Xuancheng Town has expanded a bit compared to before, but not much. The population is only increasing, but Ke Shi Wu Qi doesn't realize how prosperous it was compared to the past. Or maybe, he has seen too many more prosperous and noisy places, and the slight progress here seems insignificant. This does not prevent him from loving his "hometown". He said that stepping on this land again gave him an indescribable sense of security.
Just like what he said to Tang Huailan, besides Aqi, the only one who accompanied him to Xuanzhuang Town was Ling Shanhai.
On the way to Xuanzhuang Town, they didn't talk much. The Lord of Dailuan City equipped them with fast horses, hoping to leave the mountains and seas early and return early, so he didn't use them for a long time like the previous time. Occasionally, they would mention Dai Luan repeatedly and talk about the current situation of her family and who were the most suspicious. The two of them knew this quite well. Twice, they mentioned Mo Liang and Jiang Doudou respectively. It may be that the "redundancy" given by Lord Ye Yue made Gui Tan allow him to do some actions beyond the preset and still save his life. He should be safe, probably. Tang He's death in Xueyan Valley made the Xueyan Sect more famous. This was a good opportunity to expand its power, but Chi Li resolutely adhered to the wishes of his ancestors and still only accepted those true hermits and people with special backgrounds. As for Jiang Doudou's child...it would be great if she could forget all this. Originally, there were some medicines on the market that could make people forget things gradually, but after thinking about it, this was depriving the little girl of a certain right - the right to hold memories. Regarding her physical and mental problems, there is also controversy within the Xue Yan Sect. But it is safe for her to stay there for the time being. It will be up to her and Chili to decide in the future.
They made a tacit agreement not to mention a word about a former friend, as if they were avoiding it. This makes them somewhat disappointed in themselves.
Shanhai returned to the Weeping Corpse House with Shi Wuqi and Miss Qi. He followed Wu Qi and passed through the courtyard gate and corridor in a dignified manner, as if the door had been open to the street. But in fact, he knew that it was a barrier that only Shi Wuqi could master. If ordinary people want to go in, they can only lie in the coffins in the mass graves overnight. Although Xuanchuang Town has expanded, the mass graves are still the same. It's just that some of the bones have melted under the erosion of wind, rain, and soil, and some new strangers have appeared.
There is no change inside the Weeping Corpse House, even spotless. They didn't stay long, just took a look and left.
"Why don't you let Miss Qi take the medicine here?"
"She has no memory of this place." Shi Wuqi shook his head, "Sure enough, it's best to go to a place she was familiar with during her lifetime."
"But you don't remember where she was familiar with during her lifetime?"
"Indeed. But since I recovered my memory, the two of us have indeed been in some ruins."
"……shrine?"
So they headed towards the shrine. The horses were tied here, and the three of them walked over and took in the scenery along the way. The streets are wider, some storefronts have changed, some have not - Shanhai can't remember clearly. The drug store where Aluan bought medicine was still there. Shan Hai went in specially to take a look and found that the store had been replaced. The new shopkeeper is a young man, and he says he doesn’t know where the old man has gone. Shanhai is quite regretful.
The shrine has been renovated, which is surprising. But although everything looks bright and beautiful, still no one comes to worship here. The moss on the steps, the dust on the torii gate, and the rustling of small animals all show a kind of loneliness that no one cares about.
No, there is another person.
The first thing that fell into my ears was the clear and melodious ringtone. The two people except Miss Qi raised their heads and looked at the long and deep stone steps that submerged into the forest. A woman came in all directions. She was wearing a simple witch costume, but Shan Hai could tell by her soft appearance that this person was none other than the Six Paths Impermanence he had encountered before.
Qinghe Canhua·Maoyuejun.
"Why are you here?" Shi Wuqi and she were old acquaintances, "I thought someone had finally taken over this place."
"..."
Uoyue-kun didn't reply, he just raised his head and smiled softly, with a rather sad look on his face. As a result, the two of them quickly realized the reason why she was here. Obviously - she is impermanent.
"I've worked hard, but you're not here to stop me, right? Even if it's you, I won't give in."
"I know...but I'm not here to stop you. There are other people who are so unpredictable. Before that, I asked the gentleman to grant some time. Although it must be in vain, I still think it is better to say something. . I am busy with work and have only had time to meet each other. Please forgive me."
Lord Mao Yue saluted, Shan Hai returned the salute immediately, and took the opportunity to glance at Shi Wu Qi. Wu Qi didn't speak, but pursed his lips, looking a little impatient.
"You're here now? What do you want to say? Isn't it too late?"
"It's not too late. It's not too late until you take action... If it doesn't work, there's no point in saying it sooner or later. I think I should remind you of what happened at that time - your business. "
Although they were friends, Shi Wuqi was a little annoyed by his somewhat hindsight behavior. What did you do early? Wu Qi and Shan Hai looked back at Miss Qi at the same time, her eyes were lifeless. When Wu Qi thought about it carefully, he didn't think so. If those things could easily make him decide that it was not worth it, and there was no need to retrieve memories for her and them, would he really be willing to do so?
A brief moment of silence is taken as permission. Utsuki-kun shook his head unconsciously and raised the Kagura bell in his hand. Shi Wuqi instinctively wanted to reach out. Did he subconsciously misjudge the other party's action as an attack, or was he worried that what Lord Maoyue was about to do was objectively offensive? He couldn't explain it clearly, but at that moment, he felt a little strangely hesitant.
"You're not the only one here." Shi Wuqi stared at the forest heights of the shrine with his remaining eyes, "There are others."
"Jiyue Lord is here too."
Lord Uoyue didn't hide anything and admitted it generously. Shanhai also looked there. Lord Jiyue appeared without knowing when he was carrying his musical instrument. Only a small part of his body was hidden in the bamboo forest. The thin shadows of bamboo leaves swayed on his face and clothes, making the mountains and seas feel strange.
"So there is someone else who stops me, right?" Shi Wuqi was talking about Lord Jiyue, "But it's useless, none of you can stop me."
"You got something incredible from She Ji."
Lord Jiyue's eyepatch was still covering his face. He walked down the stone steps slowly, with a calm pace and a calm tone.
"indeed."
Shan Hai remembered this incident, and Wu Qi even sacrificed one of his own eyes. But Shi Wuqi never made it clear what the red crystal was used for. Now, he looked at Lord Jiyue, expecting to get an answer.
"That thing isn't on you."
Lord Jiyue said, looking at Miss Qi behind them. Shi Wuqi subconsciously turned to the side to block it. But of course it was useless. Ji Yuejun's eyes could clearly see the vermilion in the darkness, as bright as a drop of blood.
Shan Hai frowned slightly: "What exactly is that..."
"That is used to guard against the impermanence of the Six Paths." Lord Jiyue said calmly, "That was originally a bargaining chip for She Ji to be wary of Lord Gaoyue. But over the years, he has understood Lord Gaoyue's character, and this thing is also There is no need for it. Now, he has exchanged it for more useful props from Master Bai Skeleton. As long as Miss Qi wears that treasure, the Six Paths of Impermanence will not be able to hurt her at all... So, they sent you here."
"...I'm sorry. If possible, I don't want us to get to the point where we are facing each other. When you understand the cause and effect, you can decide whether to do this."
Lin Shanhai opened his mouth slightly, revealing the incredible thing. He didn't expect that Shi Wuqi had already anticipated and started preparing for this. Should he be unfamiliar with Wu Qi? No, this is who he was... who he was at the beginning.
He has never changed.
"What are you doing there?" Lord Jiyue suddenly said to Shanhai, "Come here, come here."
The warm spring breeze blew over his body, making his hair stand on end.
Was Ji Yuejun like this before? He looked at him, at the delicate and sad face, the perfectly curved corners of the lips, and the dark curtains over the clear eyes. After not seeing him for many years—even the interval was shorter than before, everything about Lord Jiyue was familiar to him. Indeed, he is indeed such a person... he should be.
Is he himself the one who has changed?
Shanhai didn't know how to answer. Not only his body, but also his heart felt deeply desolate.
Shi Wuqi looked straight at him, like a ferocious beast staring at its prey. Shan Hai felt an indescribable shudder, not fear, but something else, such as a threat.
Did he agree to go there himself?
Are you willing to go there?
Lin Shanhai shook his head.
"I know you're not like that."
"What? What do you know about me?"
"I admit that after two years, I still don't know you well enough. But... I understand everything you do."
"Understand? Understand what? Which part?"
The vague words made Shi Wuqi show a somewhat dangerous expression. He raised his eyebrows in a threatening manner, although he didn't mean to do so. Lin Shanhai forced himself to calm down and took a small step back to try to create a safe distance. But doing this seemed to make Wu Qi even more dissatisfied, and he regretted it when he noticed it.
That's not what he meant.
"I understand you... I am prepared for everything, I have considered everything, and I understand your style, your temperament, and your choices. This is also... the reason why I never blamed you."
"Why don't you blame me?"
"I believe I truly understand you. The part you are as a monster."
"Part of it?"
"Because that makes sense."
"You are not understanding!" A strange golden light suddenly burst out from the corner of Shi Wuqi's eyes, "You are understanding! A self-righteous understanding! That's why you didn't blame me for my choice, for Qi, and for your father's... right? ?Yes or no?"
Shanhai didn't speak. He himself did not expect that such unexpected fear would be inflicted by his close friends. He felt uncomfortable, but he was at a loss what to do, couldn't cope with it, and had nowhere to run.
His silence was more like acquiescence.
"You think so because I'm a demon, right?"
Before things could take a turn for the worse, Uzuki-kun suddenly shook the Kagura bell. The rushing sound brought them to a strange scene. This was not the first time Shanhai had experienced this kind of transition, and he wondered if Shi Wuqi was the same. But not important. This not-gentle ringtone is like a huge hand, using violence to drag them away and drag them to the fragments of history.
The first thing Shan Hai saw was not Shi Wuqi from more than thirty years ago, but the back of a girl.
Although it was easy to be confused based on the length of her hair, Shanhai knew that it must be a girl because she was wearing a red and white witch costume. The style of the clothes is no different from Uoyuki-kun.
With those broken and flickering fragments, Shanhai understood that she was the shrine maiden of this shrine. It is her duty to listen to the trivial matters of the townspeople, play with the children, pray for blessings and disasters, and provide protection for one party. However, few people visited this shrine, and she was very lonely. Because this is an unknown place - the place where "Xuan Sui" is sealed.
Shanhai could only see her back. This made the thin figure even more desolate.
She must be the granddaughter of Qi Mu, Qi Xiangling.
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