When I looked at him, I couldn't help but feel a little emotional.
Sin and redemption in this world are often just a thought away.
"Remember, from now on, do more good deeds. This is the only way to redeem yourself." I reminded him seriously.
"I will, I will remember it." The boss nodded.
Yuan Ling and I looked at each other, said nothing, and returned to the room upstairs.
Outside, the night was still dark, but the atmosphere in the room was obviously much more relaxed.
I sat on the chair, but my thoughts couldn't calm down for a long time.
Yuan Ling sat quietly by the window, the moonlight shining on her face, making her look particularly deserted.
"We'll leave here early tomorrow morning." I broke the silence.
Yuan Ling nodded lightly, "Well, there's no point in staying any longer."
Late at night, Yuan Ling returned to her room to rest, and I gradually fell asleep, but I dreamed of the redeemed female ghost. She smiled at me in her dream, as if she was thanking me.
When I woke up, the sky was already slightly bright.
In the morning, Yuan Ling and I packed our luggage and went downstairs to leave.
When we walked to the front desk, we found that the boss was already waiting for us.
"Mr. Ma, Miss Yuan, please wait a moment!" The boss hurried over, holding a thick red envelope in his hand.
"What is this?" I asked.
"This is my little thought. Thank you for saving me and this hotel." The boss said sincerely.
I hesitated for a moment, but still took the red envelope.
“Then we won’t be polite.
Remember, be a good person in the future. "
"Absolutely!" The boss nodded repeatedly.
Yuan Ling and I walked out of the hotel. The sun shone dappledly through the leaves on the street, and the air was filled with the freshness of the morning.
We found a roadside bun shop and sat down. The shop was not big but clean and tidy.
Surrounded by bustling street scenes, people are busy starting a new day.
"This bun is good." I took a bite. It was steaming and delicious.
Yuan Ling also picked up a bun and took a bite, "Yeah, it's very good."
I looked at the people coming and going on the street, and suddenly I felt a little emotional.
"It's really hard to define good and evil in this world. Just like on this street, everyone has their own story."
Yuan Ling smiled slightly, "Yes, everyone is running for their own lives."
I nodded and took another bite of the bun.
Although I have experienced many incredible things, my ordinary life at this moment makes me feel more precious.
After breakfast, Yuan Ling and I began to buy the supplies needed to leave Bianshan City.
The market is crowded with people, vendors are shouting, and the sounds of hawking are coming and going, full of the atmosphere of life.
"We need enough dry food and some necessary medicinal materials." I said as I walked.
Yuan Ling nodded, "We also need to prepare some self-defense items. After all, the journey is far away and we don't know what we will encounter."
We first went to a grocery store and I picked out some dried meat, dried fruits and dried noodles.
Yuan Ling was selecting medicinal ingredients on the side, her movements skillful and focused.
At her suggestion, I also bought some needlework and fabric for emergencies.
Later, we came to a weapons shop. I chose a sharp dagger, and Yuan Ling chose a set of darts and some hidden weapons.
In this journey full of unknowns, self-protection is particularly important.
"We still need to buy horses." Yuan Ling reminded me.
So, we came to the horse market on the edge of the city.
After some selection, we each chose a horse.
Mine was a strong black horse, while Yuan Ling chose a white mare.
After a few test rides, we decided to buy it.
"Okay, everything is ready." I said looking at the carriage filled with supplies.
"Then let's set off." There was a hint of expectation in Yuan Ling's voice.
We mounted our horses and slowly left Bianshan City.
As the city wall gradually faded away, the surrounding scenery began to change.
There are rolling mountains on the roadside, and occasionally you can see a few villages and farmland.
The sun shines on the earth, and the golden light reflects our figures.
"The journey to Yanshan is long and we may have to walk for many days." I said.
"Well, it's okay. You can go faster by riding a horse." Yuan Ling looked into the distance with a firm light in her eyes.
As we walked farther and farther, the hustle and bustle of the city gradually disappeared, replaced by the tranquility of nature.
The sun shines on us through the gaps in the leaves, and the breeze blows gently, bringing with it the freshness of the mountains.
"Yuan Ling, how is Dujiangcheng?" I asked curiously, wanting to know more about her hometown.
Yuan Ling smiled slightly, her eyes revealing her deep attachment to her hometown.
"Dujiang City is a small but very ancient city.
As a monastic family, our Yuan family has some prestige there.
The strongest in the city is the Du family, and they have great influence in Dujiang City. "
"Dujiang City sounds very interesting." I said, full of curiosity about that ancient city.
Yuan Ling nodded, "Yes, there are many ancient legends and secrets of cultivation there."
"Then why do you want to go back this time? Are you homesick?" I asked tentatively.
Yuan Ling shook her head, with a hint of seriousness in her expression.
"Not really.
In fact, I am not a person who gets homesick easily.
I went back this time because my father sent me news that our family was in some trouble. "
"What's the trouble?" I asked.
Yuan Ling was silent for a moment, "I'm not very clear about the specific things, and my father didn't go into details.
But from between the lines of his words, I could feel the seriousness of the matter. "
I didn't ask any more questions, feeling that this was her family's private matter and I couldn't ask more questions.
The two of us continued riding along the rugged mountain road.
The surrounding scenery gradually becomes desolate, and the distant peaks are looming in the clouds and mist, adding a somewhat mysterious atmosphere to the mountains and wilderness.
I can't help feeling that this kind of environment is a breeding ground for supernatural events.
We were silent for a while. I was full of curiosity about what happened to Yuan Ling's family, but I also understood that every family has its own secrets.
"Yuan Ling, what's your family's status in the monastic world?" I tried to change the topic.
Yuan Ling smiled slightly, "In the world of monasticism, although our Yuan family is not the top family, we still have a certain status.
The Yuan family has been practicing for generations and has accumulated a lot of secret techniques and experience. "
I nodded, feeling some respect for Yuan Ling's family.
In this world full of unknowns and dangers, the existence of the monastic family is undoubtedly a stabilizing force.
The sun was gradually setting in the west and we set up camp in an open field.
Dinner is simple dry food and water. Although it is simple, in such an environment, it is very satisfying to have a meal.
As night fell, the surroundings were quiet.
Yuan Ling and I sat around the campfire, and the firelight shone on our faces, bringing a touch of warmth.
I looked up at the starry sky. The stars were dotted, beautiful and distant.
"Tomorrow, we will enter an even more desolate area." Yuan Ling looked at the fire and said calmly.
