Chapter 419 Chase
Xu Qing rode very fast on the horse. For him who was prone to seasickness, the horse was a good means of transportation. Even though the horse had a strange smell of horse manure and feed mixed together, it was still more comfortable than seasickness.

And the wind blowing past your ears while riding a horse is always so refreshing.

Soon, he arrived at the next town and went into the city to take a short rest and get some feed for the horse.

Xu Qing looked around and randomly found a restaurant to eat in.

In the past, he would never eat out. He would either borrow the stove from a store or cook his own food in the wild. No matter how simple the food he cooked was, it was much more delicious than that of others.

Moreover, when eating out in a restaurant, his acute five senses would constantly disturb him and make it impossible for him to swallow his food. Eating was like eating wax, without any taste at all, and he could not feel any happiness at all.

This time, thanks to Ke Ling, Xu Qing was finally able to eat normally like a normal person.

While chewing the food in his mouth, Xu Qing couldn't help but miss Ke Ling.

Although Ke Ling has no talent in cooking, the food she makes with her passionate and sincere heart makes him feel happy and satisfied.

But the dish in my mouth not only tasted bad, the chef didn't even spend much time on it. He just casually sprinkled some salt on it and served it on the table.

It is thanks to the lack of decent restaurants in this town that customers have no choice, which has kept this small shop open.

If this store was opened in the same town as Juxialou, it would have closed down countless times.

Xu Qing sighed secretly, ate a few mouthfuls of food, filled his stomach and was done.

When he returned to the inn, he saw a familiar figure standing at the door of the inn. A girl was leading a horse and looking around anxiously.

Xu Qing walked over quickly, "Ke Ling, why are you here?"

Ke Ling was in a hurry on the road, not thinking too much. She just wanted to catch up with Xu Qing as soon as possible.

But when she really saw Xu Qing appear in front of her, Ke Ling felt a little timid. She hesitated and didn't know how to start the conversation.

Xu Qing asked, "Did the master ask you to come here? Did I forget something? Or does the master have something to tell me?"

Ke Ling nodded, then shook her head.

This made Xu Qing even more confused.

What does that mean? Why are you nodding and shaking your head?

"Ke Ling, come in first and talk."

Xu Qing brought Ke Ling into the hotel lobby, asked the waiter to bring a pot of tea, poured her some tea, and said, "Ke Ling, drink some water first, don't be in a hurry, talk slowly."

Ke Ling picked up the teacup and drank the tea in one breath.

After drinking the warm tea, she mustered up some courage and said, "I came to see you."

"I know you're here to see me."

Is there any need to say this? Who else can I look for besides him?

Ke Ling stuttered, "I... I mean, I came to find you, I... I want to go with you."

Xu Qing was still a little confused, "Go together? Where to?"

Ke Ling blushed and said, "Go... go anywhere you want to go."

Only then did Xu Qing come to his senses.

His face immediately turned cold, and he said, "Ke Ling, stop messing around and go back immediately. I'm not going there to play. Those people in the dark cuisine world often use any means necessary. Every time I fight them, I have to risk my life. I can't even take care of my own life, let alone you who know nothing?"

After hearing what Xu Qing said, Ke Ling's excitement calmed down. "I'm not kidding."

"Have you ever considered how Master feels? What will happen if something happens to Master? And there's A-Mao, and Uncle Hong Xi, and Uncle Li Shun. And, have you ever considered me? You coming here will only cause me trouble, and I will have to take care of you while I'm fighting the dark cooking world."

Xu Qing was uncharacteristically cold and unfeeling. He couldn't help being cold and unfeeling. With Mount Tai sealed and the dark cooking world, everything was unknown.

He can risk his life, challenge his life, and do whatever he wants, because this is his own life, his own destiny.

But other people’s lives are at stake. He cannot involve others in this matter, especially people he cares about.

Ke Ling should stay in the safe rear area with Master Abei and the others, away from all dangers, and live a peaceful and tranquil life.

Ke Ling whispered: "I've considered it..."

Xu Qing was surprised and said, "You have considered coming here? Ke Ling, this is unlike you. You are not such a willful person."

Ke Ling asked calmly, "You are the only one allowed to be willful, but I am not allowed to be willful?"

Xu Qing was suddenly choked.

Ke Ling said, "I won't cause you any trouble. I will take good care of my own life. You don't need to distract yourself to take care of me. During the days when you were away and when Mom was sick, I took care of myself and did a good job. Therefore, you don't need to worry too much. I am willful, but at least I won't be so willful as to gamble with my own life."

Xu Qing sighed.

This hurdle cannot be overcome.

Why is everyone so hung up on that?

Didn't he just do it once? It shouldn't be talked about forever.

Xu Qing shook his head and said, "Ke Ling, go back."

"I won't go back. My legs are on my body. I will follow you wherever you go. I will follow you as far as you go. As long as you can't get rid of me, I will always follow you."

Ke Ling said firmly.

This perseverance, which Xu Qing once admired very much, now gives him a headache.

"You... Ke Ling, why are you following me? Can you bear the hardships of sleeping in the open air along the way? Besides, I'm not going there to play, I'm going to fight against the dark culinary world. I can't predict or control what will happen in the future. This is not fun at all."

Ke Ling nodded and said, "I know. I just don't want to wait any longer. Ah Qing, don't worry, I will listen to you in everything. If you say there is danger, I won't go. I will do whatever you ask me to do and will never cause you any trouble. I want to walk this section of the road to Mount Tai with you."

Xu Qing scratched his head fiercely. He knew Ke Ling too well. Ke Ling's personality was exactly the same as Master Abei's. Once someone made up his mind, no one could change it.

No matter how much he persuaded her or how many harsh words he said, he could not shake her determination.

Xu Qing was silent for a while, then said, "Only as far as Mount Tai. After reaching Mount Tai, you can take a boat back to Sichuan."

Ke Ling nodded and said, "Okay."

Xu Qing finally relaxed, "It's a deal, no regrets."

"Don't worry. I said I won't cause you any trouble."

That's all it can do now.

Xu Qing booked a new room for Ke Ling. After resting for a night, the two set out before dawn.

"It must be hard to get up so early, right? You should go home early and sleep comfortably at home."

"No, I'm used to it. I can't fall asleep even if I'm asked to."

"Don't be so stubborn, you keep yawning and tears are coming out."

“It was blown by the wind!”

(End of this chapter)