After being reborn, all I want to do is run away.

Chapter 278 The Feathers of the White Crane

After listening to the old man's story, Shen Xu frowned, finding many suspicious points in the old man's account.

What puzzled him most was that the old man's account of the history of the Blood Central Realm did not mention the existence of the True Origin Continent.

Is it true that the Blood Central Realm never had any contact with the True Origin Continent, or is the old man lying, or is what the old man knows not the true history?

"Why are you telling me this?"

"I guess you came to me to inquire about the True Blood Battlefield, and the True Blood Palace is located within the True Blood Battlefield. I hope you can do something for me."

"You seem to have said a bit too much."

"I've only told you everything I know; consider anything beyond that a gift to you!"

After all, knowing the history of the Blood Central Realm at this time is not an easy task.

"Why are the Seven Kingdoms concealing the history of the Blood Central Realm? Yesterday I saw many ancient books that showed signs of being deliberately damaged. Was that the work of the Seven Kingdoms?"

"You shouldn't ask me about this. Wouldn't it be more direct to ask the royal family? I'm also very curious about this."

"Then how did you know I was looking for that book yesterday?"

"Because you've been looking for books from the Seven Kingdoms period, and that book is one of them. It was exchanged with me by that young man who came to me more than ten years ago. It's in such good condition that it's extremely rare!"

"Unfortunately, very few people can read the characters from that time anymore," the old man said with some emotion.

Do you remember what she exchanged with you back then?

"What I'm about to tell you."

"Oh? I am truly honored to receive so many things so effortlessly."

"People change. I'm telling you these things because I need your help. Rather than letting that book gather dust here, I'd rather give it to someone who needs it."

"Are you so sure I'll go to the True Blood Battlefield?"

"It cannot be confirmed, but it cannot be denied either."

Tell me what you want me to do! If it's not too much trouble, I can do it for you.

"I believe you should have seen the child when you arrived. I hope you can bring him into the True Blood Palace."

Shen Xu's eyes widened instantly as he looked at the old man, but the old man's expression remained calm.

"According to what you said, the True Blood Battlefield must be very dangerous. I myself might get trapped in it, so it's impossible for me to bring a child along."

The old man replied calmly, "He doesn't need your protection. If the situation is urgent, you can abandon him and run away, or even use him as bait."

"I'm a good person, I wouldn't do such a thing."

"That's why I'm entrusting him to you. The environment of the Blood Central Realm is getting worse and worse, and I have no other choice."

"What exactly do you want to do?" Shen Xu asked, frowning.

"It cannot be spoken, it cannot be spoken!" the old man murmured.

Seeing the old man's behavior, and then recalling the sentence in Huo Yan's letter.

Shen Xu suddenly felt that the Blood Central Realm had become unpredictable, and the truth of the matter was probably buried within the True Blood Palace.

"Okay, I promise I'll take him! But you have to agree to one condition."

"I have already met Miss Lin. She has great talent, and I have agreed to teach her ancient methods." Before Shen Xu could speak, the old man slowly said.

Shen Xu looked at the old man with some surprise, then solemnly said, "Thank you!"

"That child was taken to the Ancient Methods Research Association shortly after birth and has never stepped out of this building since. I hope you can take him out to tour the capital."

Shen Xu looked at the old man in shock once again, then replied, "I will!"

After getting up, he took a deep look at the old man's hunched body, who remained sitting quietly cross-legged, bowed solemnly, and then went downstairs.

And the boy who looked no more than ten years old was already waiting for him.

"What's your name?" Shen Xu asked with a gentle smile, bending down.

“Grandpa said I am Crane Feather.” Upon hearing this answer, Shen Xu was taken aback.

"My name is Shen Xu. Would you like to come with me to a very dangerous place?"

"I do!" Tsuruha answered earnestly.

"Good boy! Follow me from here!" Shen Xu took He Yu's hand and led him slowly out of the pavilion.

The old man upstairs, witnessing this scene, murmured, "Coming from the river, departing on a crane, this is all I can do."

"Brother Shen, why did you bring a child out?" Zhong Wei, who had been waiting outside, asked with some confusion when he saw the two people come out.

"I heard you were going to show me around the capital, so the guild leader asked me to bring He Yu along. He rarely goes out."

"Crane Feather? Since it's the president's order, I'll definitely serve you well today."

Kids always love a lively atmosphere. It's a day off today, so the south side of the city must be bustling. How about we go explore the south side first?

Upon hearing the words "south of the city," Shen Xu hesitated for a moment, but ultimately agreed to Zhong Wei's suggestion. He still owed Lin Qingxiang a promise he hadn't fulfilled.

As it was his first time venturing into the outside world, Tsuruha gradually became excited. He was filled with curiosity about everything around him and would ask the two questions whenever he encountered something he didn't understand.

Zhong Wei patiently explained things to him bit by bit, and He Yu listened very carefully to every word.

This made Shen Xu marvel at the old man's skill; it was truly remarkable that he could raise such a child's character in such a confined space.

Upon arriving in the south of the city, He Yu became even more excited. The place was bustling with people and vehicles, and there was a dazzling array of goods. There were so many things he had never seen before. In the end, he simply gave up asking questions and continued to weave through the crowds, carefully observing the world with his eyes.

Shen Xu and his companion also slowed down their pace appropriately, giving He Yu ample time to learn about the things that interested him.

He didn't know how dangerous the True Blood Battlefield really was. If he himself couldn't protect himself, then this would be one of the few times this child could experience the life of an ordinary person.

"Just say what you want. I may not have much money, but your brother here can buy the whole street," Shen Xu said to He Yu with a smile.

"Brother Shen, you're exaggerating. My family isn't that rich. We only own a few shops at most, but meeting your needs, Xiaoyu, is still very easy."

“Then I want that!” Tsuruha pointed to the various animals woven from green grass on the side.

Shen Xu smiled and led He Yu forward. "You have good taste! Which one do you want?"

Tsuruha stared intently at the various small animals on display, then said earnestly, "I want this butterfly!"

Upon hearing this, Shen Xu glanced at He Yu with some surprise.

"Aren't there white cranes here? Why did you choose a butterfly?" Zhong Wei asked curiously.

"As long as the child likes it!" Shen Xu replied.

"Brother Zhong, do you know where I can buy jewelry?"

"Jewelry? I didn't expect you to be so discerning, brother! It's for Miss Lin, isn't it?" Zhong Wei revealed a meaningful smile.

"Why don't you buy a couple of pieces for the princess and Miss Yin? Otherwise, they'll probably be angry if they find out you went to buy jewelry with me but didn't buy any for them!" Shen Xu said thoughtfully.

"No, please! I'll take you to the jewelry shop right now."

……

Inside the Yunyang Palace, Xiao Si felt the scrutinizing gazes directed at her from the main hall, and her heart couldn't help but feel nervous and uneasy.

"What is your relationship with Shen Xu?" A clear and steady voice came from the throne.

"Your Majesty, I have no relationship with him. We were strangers just a few days ago. It was only because my mother asked him to take care of me that we became a little closer." Xiao thought of trying her best to distance herself from Shen Xu.

"As far as I know, your mother disappeared after you were born. How could she let a stranger take care of you?"

“This…” Xiao Si hesitated.

"You only need to answer truthfully that your ancestors were meritorious officials of Yunyang Kingdom, and Yunyang Kingdom will not mistreat the descendants of meritorious officials."

“He helped me hear the words my mother left for me in the jade pendant, and it seems that he comes from the same place as my mother, and my mother trusts him a lot,” Xiao Si explained.

Do you know where this place is?

For some reason, Xiao Si felt that when the King of Yunyang asked this question, his voice seemed to have undergone a subtle change.

“My mother didn’t say, and Shen Xu never mentioned it either,” Xiao Si answered truthfully. She was also very curious about where her mother and Shen Xu came from.

"Go back!" King Yunyang's voice sounded tired.

"Is it over already?" Xiao Si looked up at the throne in confusion, but there seemed to be no one there.

“Miss Xiao, if Shen Xu comes looking for you, please tell him that the royal family truly has no ill intentions towards him, and hope that he will not harbor any resentment towards the royal family.” Eunuch Chen slowly walked to Xiao Si’s side and said with a smile.

Xiao Si suddenly felt that her current experience was a bit unreal. She originally thought that Shen Xu was going to be in big trouble, after all, he had abandoned her and run away, and she would also be in trouble.

But now it seems things aren't as she thought.