I trade in both worlds

Chapter 350 Return

"Everyone." Xu Jin said slowly: "I have thought about it carefully, and I still think that what Xuan Qing Zhenren said makes sense. Although we are here to study, we can't take risks."

"Especially the three of us." He pointed at himself, Xu Zhun, and Xu Qiwei, and continued, "It seems like something bad is about to happen."

"This feeling made me very uneasy. I decided to go back first and wait for the next opportunity to come out for study tour."

Xu Zhun nodded when he heard this, with a hint of worry in his eyes. Xu Qiwei looked confused, and seeing the serious expressions of his uncles, he also kept silent.

Li Mufeng looked at Xu Jin. Although he felt reluctant, he also understood his concerns.

He chuckled and said, "Okay, then let's go back together. The journey of studying abroad is long, so we don't care about the gains and losses of the moment. Besides, we can always find another opportunity to come out."

Xu Weihao and Chen Xingrui also expressed their agreement. They knew that safety always comes first.

Chen Xinghuan watched them discuss it from the side.

Xu Jin shook his head and said firmly, "Xiao Zhun and I will take Weiwei back first, and we will come out to study again next time. You guys continue to move forward, and you can't waste such a rare opportunity."

Li Mufeng frowned slightly when he heard this: "We are worried if only the three of you go back."

Xu Weihao also said quickly: "Yes, we came out together, so we should go back together. How can we let the three of you go back alone?"

Chen Xingrui also agreed, "Yes, let's go back together. Although studying abroad is important, brotherhood is more important. We can't let you take risks."

Xu Jin looked at their concerned eyes and felt touched. These friends really cared about them.

But he also understood that he could not drag everyone down because of his own selfishness.

So he said firmly: "Don't worry about us. We will wait for you to come back home. When you come back, tell me what you saw and heard on the road."

After that, Xu Jin turned to look at Chen Xinghuan, cupped his hands and said, "Brother Chen, please help me hire three escorts to take us back. The three of us are still young, and I'm afraid it will be inconvenient on the road."

Upon hearing this, Chen Xinghuan readily agreed: "How difficult is that? Leave it to me. But we are not far from the top of the mountain now, and we don't need to waste some time. Do you want to go up and take a look before leaving?"

Hearing this, Xu Jin hesitated for a moment. He looked up at the misty Jade Emperor Peak, his heart filled with longing.

But then, he remembered the real person's meaningful words, gritted his teeth, and prepared to refuse.

However, at this moment, Xu Weihao persuaded them, "Yes, we have come this far, it would be a pity not to go up. We have finally come to Mount Tai, how can we give up halfway?"

Li Mufeng also nodded and said, "Let's go up and take a look. I don't know when we will come back next time."

Xu Zhun looked at Xu Jin, a glimmer of hope in his eyes: "Brother, why don't we go up and take a look?"

Xu Qiwei also looked at Xu Jin with expectant eyes.

Looking at their expectant eyes, Xu Jin struggled in his heart.

He gritted his teeth, nodded and said, "Let's go, let's conquer Yuhuang Peak together, and then return home safely."

Hearing this, everyone cheered and quickened their pace. As the mountain road became steeper, their steps became more determined.

Finally, amidst the clouds and mist, the outline of Jade Emperor Peak gradually became clear.

Standing on the Jade Emperor Peak, everyone felt as if they were in a fairyland.

The mountains in the distance are looming in the clouds, like a flowing ink painting; the pines and cypresses nearby are verdant and tall, as if telling the vicissitudes of a thousand years.

Xu Jin and others stood on the observation deck, their hearts filled with shock and awe.

"It's so beautiful." Xu Qiwei couldn't help but exclaim, his eyes flashing with excitement and curiosity.

Xu Jin looked at the innocent smiles of his brother and nephew, and felt inexplicably moved.

He turned to look at Li Mufeng and others and found that their faces were filled with the same joy and satisfaction.

"This choice is worth it." Xu Jin said silently in his heart.

On the Jade Emperor Peak, everyone left many beautiful memories. Some of them cheered loudly, while others quietly admired the beautiful scenery before them.

As the sky gradually darkened, the afterglow of the setting sun sprinkled on the mountains, covering Mount Tai with a golden coat.

Everyone bid farewell to Yuhuangding reluctantly and started their journey home.

On the way down the mountain, they talked about what they had seen and heard, and shared their happiness and insights with each other.

As the night deepened and the stars twinkled, they finally returned to the foot of the mountain.

The group returned to the familiar inn again, feeling tired but also a bit satisfied and expectant.

The innkeeper welcomed them warmly and prepared a sumptuous dinner for them.

At the dinner table, everyone talked about their experiences of the day, and laughter and cheers mixed together, filling the entire room.

Xu Jin tossed and turned all night, unable to sleep, his mind full of what Xuan Qing Zhenren said, "Why bother with this path?"

At first he did not understand what Taoist Xuanqing meant, but later he realized that "Tao" referred to the imperial examination.

In recent years, Xu Ji has been studying very hard, mainly wanting to bring some modern technologies to Dayunchao to improve the lives of the people of Dayunchao.

His goal has always been clear. He wanted to build cement roads and asphalt roads in Dayunchao, to let the people of Dayunchao use electric lights, and to let people drive cars in Dayunchao.

Now Master Xuanqing told him not to be obsessed with the imperial examination. Why?

Could it be... I don’t know what Xu Jin was thinking about. He suddenly sat up, thought for a moment, and then lay down again.

Xu Zhun and Xu Qiwei, who lived next door, were sleeping soundly with peace of mind.

Xu Zhun was worried at first that something might happen at home, but when he saw that Xu Jin was not very anxious, he felt relieved.

Not to mention Xu Qiwei, his uncle said he was not worried, so he could sleep peacefully.

The next morning, when the first ray of sunlight shone into the room through the window, everyone was ready to go.

Chen Xinghuan brought Xu Jin and others to the Hongbang Escort Agency branch in Qizhou, preparing to hire an escort to escort Xu Jin, Xu Zhun and Xu Qiwei back to Guoyue County.

In the escort agency, Chen Xinghuan talked with the agency's manager and finally selected four experienced escorts.

They are Zhao Gang who is good at swordsmanship, Li Yong who is proficient in boxing and kicking, Wang She who is an excellent archer, and Liu Mou who is extremely witty.

All four of them are the best in the escort agency and are full of confidence in the escort mission.

"Xiao Jin, I have discussed with the four escort masters of the escort agency. To ensure safety, I suggest that we take the route from Cangzhou, Jinmen to Youzhou. Although there are risks along the way, it is relatively the shortest distance and can also reach Guoyue County as soon as possible." Chen Xinghuan said seriously to Xu Jin and the other two, his eyes full of concern.

Hearing this, Xu Jin thought for a moment and nodded in agreement: "Brother Chen, you have considered it carefully. We will follow your arrangements."

Xu Zhun and Xu Qiwei also nodded in agreement.