The escape route Carlo chose for Bai Jin and Yang Yu was the north gate away from the research institute and President Dabing Lianzi's villa.
The chief guarding the North Gate had some conflicts with the Yinlan Chamber of Commerce, and Carlo didn't have to spend much effort to convince him to agree to do this small favor.
When the envoy of Yinlan Chamber of Commerce came with a large amount of gold coins and wanted to make peace with the officer and ask him to eliminate the suspicious vehicle, the officer had already let Yang Yu run away.
After leaving Chuanyang City, Yang Yu drove the carriage all the way north along the road.
The breeze was blowing, the night had not yet faded, and the slightly brightened sky allowed one to take in the roadside scenery.
Chuanyang City completely disappeared on the horizon. Yang Yu gradually slowed down the speed of the carriage. He could already see some people who had gotten up early and were working hard in the fields on the roadside. Being too panicked would only make people think he was suspicious.
This carriage is an open carriage. Carlo said that a carriage with a canopy would be too conspicuous at this point. Using an open carriage would make one look like a poor businessman who got up early to travel, which would greatly reduce the danger.
It doesn’t matter whether what Carlo said is true or false. As long as the compensation is sufficient, Yang Yu will have no complaints.
In order to avoid the cool breeze in the early morning, Bai Jin sat close to the wooden box in the car, coughing slightly from time to time.
She is very aware of her physical condition.
After drinking the resurrection potion, the feeling of being light and fluttering with wings only lasted for a moment. Her body had not changed much from before, and every time she coughed, she would feel a sharp pain in her chest.
Thinking back carefully, it has been exactly two years since that time.
She has been traveling around with her master since she was a child, and all her skills were taught by her master.
They traveled a lot together and spent a lot of time together, and she was very happy during that time.
If she had any dissatisfaction, it was that her master's teaching method shaped her slightly weird personality.
But those ordinary days did not last forever.
Five years ago, her master suddenly developed a strange disease. The symptoms were no different from those of an ordinary cough, but it could not be cured. At first, she only coughed once every few days, but later it became several times a day. Occasionally, she would have a fever and be bedridden for several days.
Her master sought medical help everywhere, but all to no avail.
As her master continued to treat her, he gave up.
"I know my body well. There's no need to waste time on me. Instead of spending time on me, you might as well go to a few more places. Bai Jin, is there any place you want to go?"
Bai Jin could not forget that smile, pale and weak, but very warm, with a hint of regret, an expression of not fulfilling the responsibilities that a father should fulfill.
After traveling around, finally, her master brought her back to the place where he first took her away.
It was a beautiful seaside village. After returning there, her master immediately pointed to a reef that could be seen from the entrance of the village and said, "If I die, burn me into ashes and scatter them near the reef. This is the custom here. No matter how far a person has traveled in his life, as long as he can return to this reef and scatter his ashes here, he can be reunited with his loved ones forever. So, please."
Not long after that, her master died.
Bai Jin fulfilled her master's long-cherished wish and scattered his ashes near the reef.
At the same time, Bai Jin also carried the fate of her master. She left the small village and began to travel just as her master took her on a journey.
Until a year ago, she was also suffering from the same disease.
"I say, Bai Jin, are you feeling better?"
Looking at the boy's immature back, Bai Jin smiled.
"Hey, it's okay now. I never thought they would hide such a good thing in such a deep place. But thanks to you, I found it successfully. I can feel that my body is gradually recovering. The cough now is a sign of improvement. This is the result of the disease fighting hard. Don't worry, I keep my word. If you help me get the medicine, I will definitely take the risk with you!"
If he is like his master, he should have two full years left to live. Two years should be enough to accompany him through his adventure.
Bai Jin looked up at the sky where the stars were gradually disappearing, and murmured to herself in her heart.
"You lied, didn't you?"
Yang Yu's words struck at Bai Jin's heartstrings. Bai Jin tried her best not to show the pain in her heart on her face and continued to smile weirdly as always.
"How could I lie? I always keep my word and will never give up halfway. If you dare to doubt me, I will curse you."
Yang Yu sighed and drove the carriage in an orderly manner.
"After drinking the medicine, your illness is still not cured, right? I know you will definitely try to quibble, but I told you in advance that you can't fool me."
Bai Jin's eyes dropped down and looked at He Meng who was sleeping on the sack, not knowing how to answer.
Although it was only half a month, the two of them experienced a lot together. The more Bai Jin followed Yang Yu, the more incredible he seemed to her.
How could I hide such a small thing from him? Maybe he also noticed that I didn't have much time left.
Bai Jin clenched the staff in her hand and drew a small magic circle next to the box. It was also the first time she drew a magic circle. It was a magic circle for storing objects.
I wanted to complete the task given by my master after I was cured, but now it seems that I don't have that chance. Maybe it is the right choice to give it to him. He will definitely be able to handle it better than me.
Bai Jin injected some magic power into the magic circle and opened her mouth slightly, but before she could make a sound, Yang Yu spoke first.
"I say, Bai Jin, do you believe me?"
The sudden question left Bai Jin at a loss. She didn't know why Yang Yu asked this question at this time.
But the answer was already in her heart.
"Um."
Bai Jin's tone was firm.
"Then pick this up for me!"
Yang Yu threw something backwards. Bai Jin hurriedly stopped injecting magic into the magic circle and caught the thing thrown by Yang Yu.
It was a white jar that could be held in one hand and was very light. Bai Jin had never seen anything made of that material before. The things inside made a rustling sound, and there were words written on the bottle that Bai Jin did not know.
"This thing is called antibiotics. I got it by chance in an underground maze. It seems to be used to treat diseases. Trust me, just try it. Take it once in the morning, noon and night, three tablets each time."
As he spoke, Yang Yu turned his head. The rising sun cast its dazzling morning light on his profile. That confident smile seemed to have never faded from his face.
"It doesn't matter if it doesn't work. I will find a way to cure you. My adventure is longer than you think. Now that you're on my pirate ship, don't even think about running away!"
(End of this chapter)