The first section, the wolf is coming

A small mountain village located on the outskirts of Yuzhou City, surrounded by mountains and rivers, with clouds and winds, blooming flowers and green trees. At this moment, as noon approaches, the scorching rays of the sun cast a warm glow, and the shadows of the mountains stretch diagonally. Suddenly, a gentle breeze brushes against the face, carrying the fresh scent of the trees.

Unfathomable and profound, I have outperformed all the heroes of the world, vast and boundless, I, who am not yet dead, will return; you must wait for me

The middle-aged woman, however, was unconcerned and said: "With the talent and appearance of this young man, which girl would not feel as if she had encountered honey upon seeing him"

How can Yi Tianya not be angry? This grandson, with a wealth of knowledge and a mind that spans a hundred generations, is a rare talent of both literary and martial prowess. However, he is merely a young man of frivolity, lacking great ambitions. He regards Yi Han as the hope for restoring the Yi family's reputation and glory, yet unfortunately, things do not go as one wishes.

Initially, Yi Han took out a banknote, but Er Niuzi had a deep bond with his family's donkey. No matter how Yi Han explained that the banknote could buy dozens of donkeys, Er Niuzi stubbornly refused to exchange it. In the end, he had no choice but to take out his own jade pendant, yet Er Niuzi still refused. Just then, his father returned from working in the fields. Upon seeing this scene, he slapped Er Niuzi across the face and scolded, "You wasteful child, Young Master Yi is being kind-hearted, and you, you rascal, are not giving him any respect." He scolded and hit him, causing Er Niuzi to cry.

Finally free, I can now travel far and wide. No one I fancy will escape my grasp. There will be no more people behind me pointing fingers, saying it is wrong to touch someone’s hand, or that it is wrong to kiss someone. It is no wonder, as Yi Tianya has been watching him like a criminal for all these years; he has long been pent up.

The purple mist envelops the ghostly night, the beauty in rosy hues displays her graceful form, clad in a green silk gown, she loosens the fragrant ribbon, shedding her garments entirely, and with a single stroke, she bites down on every part of me.

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Yi Wuyá said loudly: "That granddaughter of Xi Qing is a true lady of high standing, not a rustic village girl or a courtesan to be compared with. Her perspective is certainly elevated. When I discussed this matter with Xi Qing, he appeared quite troubled, repeatedly deferring to consult his precious granddaughter's opinion. Given Xi Qing's esteemed reputation, his hesitation indicates that this young woman must possess extraordinary qualities"

The old man hesitated to speak, waved his hand, and sighed: "Forget it, forget it, we will talk when he returns"

Seeing the widow Wu gradually running away, I gently shook my head. I haven't been in this line of work for many years, yet she still recognizes me so clearly. It seems that my ethereal and otherworldly presence has deeply resonated with her.

Yi Tianya's eyes were sharp as blades, exuding an imposing presence without anger. "This matter is not your fault. As the commander of the three armies, those soldiers who have fought on the battlefield all bow to me in deference. Yet, I am unable to discipline this scoundrel. If blame is to be assigned, it can only be attributed to that scoundrel's inherent nature."

An elderly man, around seventy years old, with a head full of white hair, hurriedly walked out of the study and immediately questioned the bookkeeper who had delivered the news: "Yitong, didn't I ask you to keep a close watch on the young master? How could you let him run away again?"

Er Niuzi refused to comply: "I don't want it, I only want Xiao Hui, I don't want any other donkey." Hearing this, Er Niuzi's father became anxious, shouting, "You brat, I worked hard to finalize a profitable deal, and now you come to mess it up!" Fearing that Yi Han might change his mind, he rushed over and slapped Er Niuzi hard, scolding him as he struck, as if Er Niuzi were not his son but his enemy.

The middle-aged woman was taken aback, "He has run away. Han'er is alone outside, with no relatives or friends. Where could he possibly go? I believe that after a few days, he will definitely return. Father-in-law, please do not be angry for now"

The middle-aged woman saw Yi Wuyá in a daze, murmuring "Father-in-law, Father-in-law" in a hurry. After calling out a few times, Yi Wuyá finally came to his senses, let out a heavy sigh, and said, "I had arranged a marriage for Han'er, hoping to stabilize his temperament, but unexpectedly, it ended up allowing that rascal to slip away."

"The daughter-in-law has no way to teach, please forgive me, father-in-law," the middle-aged woman said weakly, lowering her head. Only Yi Han dares to challenge the authority of this old man in the entire Yi family.

Seeing Er Niuzi sitting on the ground with a pitiful expression, Yi Han stepped forward and comforted him, saying: "Er Niuzi, I did not deceive you; the papers I gave you can indeed be exchanged for several fine donkeys"

After a moment of deep contemplation, Yi Wuyá suddenly exclaimed, "No, I absolutely cannot miss this opportunity. Let me write a few letters to contact my old subordinates. As soon as I receive news about Han'er, I will have this brat captured."

The middle-aged woman said: "Yes, when he was still very young, he would always stare at the maids in the house, which frightened me so much that I replaced all the servants around me with old women. Father-in-law, what do you think we should do about Han'er’s marriage?"

Xi Qing is a long-time friend of mine, and I am not particularly worried about that. Moreover, Xi Qing's granddaughter is a renowned talent in the capital; it remains to be seen whether she would even take an interest in our Han'er

It has been three days since he left the mountain village, and his attire resembles that of a farmer. However, the relaxed expression on his face is vastly different from that of the genuine farmers, especially as he occasionally hums a lewd tune, which makes this young man seem quite peculiar.

A middle-aged woman hurried over from another courtyard. Upon seeing the old man with an angry expression and a book in hand, she thought to herself that her son must have angered his grandfather again. She then approached the old man and said, "Grandfather, has Han'er gone into the city again"

"The father-in-law is worried that it will be difficult to explain to General Xi Qing," the middle-aged woman asked in a low voice

Yi Han was afraid of wasting time, so the old man sent someone to find him. He comforted Er Niuzi, saying: "Rest assured, I will take good care of this donkey." The best care, of course, is to send it to reincarnation as soon as possible, to be reborn as a human in the next life

On that day, upon learning that his father had arranged a marriage for him, he made a decisive decision to run away from home. If he missed this opportunity, he would be trapped in that desolate little mountain village for the rest of his life, while the wonders of the world awaited him. How could he resign himself to dying on a single tree? Without hesitation, he left a letter behind, discarded his old identity, and went to Er Niuzi's house. He exchanged his new clothes for Er Niuzi's tattered ones, and with an additional jade pendant, he managed to trade for Er Niuzi's little donkey.

Yitong wore a troubled expression, as if he had something stuck in his throat. After hesitating for a moment, he revealed a determined look and said: "Sir, it is feared that the young master will not be back for quite some time"

On the official road, a young man rode a small donkey, dressed in simple gray peasant attire, his face covered in dust. With one hand, he lifted a willow branch to urge the donkey forward, while humming a little tune.

Yi Han shouted loudly in the direction where Widow Wu was running: "Sister Wu, there's no need to run; I haven't done this kind of thing for many years"

Unbeknownst to him, due to an oversight by Old Master Yi, Yi Han became a wanted criminal

The old man calmed his anger and spoke softly: "Not only did he enter the city, he has run away"

The swallows return: the brisk wind brushes by, asking about the cold path, who will share a drink, who dares to block the pass? The swallows' spears return, yet the person does not come back, sorrow falls into the dark dust: the wind has risen, the cicadas are chirping, the golden wind has not yet stirred, but the cicadas are already aware, silently sending off the impermanence of death.

The old man sighed heavily and said, "I estimate he won't be back anytime soon. You, my son, are a waste of your extraordinary talent. You cannot serve the country, nor can you make a name for yourself. Instead, you have inexplicably developed a penchant for lustful pursuits. Not only that, but you also cause a commotion in the neighborhood, making everyone jumpy. Go and inquire; who in the village doesn't flee at the mere mention of him?" The old man grew increasingly agitated and coughed a few times.

It is said that since ancient times, Jinling has produced beautiful women. His first destination is Jinling. Throughout his life, apart from visiting the county town, he has never traveled far. He does not feel the slightest bit of worry about the unknown world; when has the son of the Yi family ever suffered a loss

The middle-aged woman anxiously said: "Father-in-law, please do not be angry; be careful not to harm your health with your temper"

This elder is the renowned general Yi Wuyā, who spent his life in military service, fighting countless battles and commanding armies that struck fear into the hearts of enemies across the land. Not only was he exceptional in both literary and martial strategies, but he was also the soul of the nation’s military. As for why he ended up living in seclusion in a remote mountain village in his later years, it can be traced back to a particular battle. In that battle, Yi Wuyā ultimately suffered a devastating defeat, resulting in the deaths of several of his sons on the battlefield, and this once-great general was thus left with a tarnished reputation.

Yi Tianya said coldly: "The problem lies in his debauched personality; that woman would not take precautions against him at first sight."

A sudden, inappropriate shout shattered the tranquility of the afternoon, "Sir, it is not good, it is not good, the young master has gone into the city again"

Widow Wu's face was pale with fear as she ran eastward, pursued by several bullies who intended to harass her. Unfortunately, she also encountered the long-absent Young Master Yi. There he was, leisurely riding on a small donkey, a faint smile on his face, his gentle eyes fixed on her. As the corners of his tightly closed mouth lifted, Widow Wu's heart trembled, and she exclaimed, "I am finished," immediately turning back to flee.

The curious expression of looking around from side to side appeared to passersby as that of a complete bumpkin

It seems that the saying "Reading thousands of books is not as valuable as traveling thousands of miles" is indeed true. Before coming here, I was already prepared, but what I truly witnessed, the splendor of the place, still left me quite excited

A few days later, we finally arrived at the prosperous region of Jiangnan, Jinling. Upon entering the city of Jinling, a spacious stone-paved avenue appeared, wide enough for several riders to walk side by side. The streets were bustling with traffic, a continuous flow of people and vehicles, showcasing a scene of prosperity. Shops lined the streets, with art societies and brothels visible just a few steps apart, not to mention the restaurants and street vendors. The noise of the streets, the shouts and calls, was even more lively than the celebrations of the New Year in the village.

Er Niuzi's father cheerfully took the little donkey from Er Niuzi's hands and handed it to Yi Han, saying: "Young Master Yi, I am in charge of this family, I will exchange it for you." He casually accepted the banknotes and the jade pendant, and Yi Han understood that Er Niuzi's father was acting out of consideration for the banknotes and the jade pendant.

The young man named Yitong wore a troubled expression and respectfully said, "Old Master, I have done my best. You know that if the young master wishes to escape, even ten of us would be unable to stop him"

The old man questioned, "What do you mean by that? Does he not intend to return home?"

Yitong quickly took out a letter from his bosom and handed it to the old man. The old man opened the letter and, upon reading it, his aged face gradually turned pale and then flushed with anger. After finishing, he violently tore the letter into shreds and exclaimed, "Bastard, ungrateful child, unworthy descendant..."

In a mountain village, there stands a magnificent villa, exuding an impressive aura. In front of it flows a small stream, gently lapping against the stones, accompanied by the soothing sound of water. Surrounding the villa is a vast expanse of lush green grass, with willows swaying gracefully. Birds occasionally perch on the branches and playfully flutter above the treetops. This place truly serves as a tranquil retreat for seclusion and contemplation.