As the first person walked onto this street, then the second person also walked over, and the third person followed closely. Slowly, gradually, there began to be more pedestrians on this street, and then from the beginning From cautious to whispering, and then to loud noises, the street soon became lively again.
The atmosphere in the town was unprecedentedly cheerful. They saw a group of immortals. One or two immortals might not make them feel at ease, but a group of immortals really made them feel that the town could rest easy.
A group of immortal masters can help a small town when something goes wrong. This is all thanks to the person who once walked out of Qingmu Town. This is the pride that they in Qingmu Town know well but keep secret. It is the foundation for them to live and work in peace and contentment in this place. .
The moon hung high, and night fell again.
Qingyangzi walked onto the street again and blended into the crowd. There seemed to be nothing unusual. He stopped at the door of the inn and saw Gu Chen sitting in the corner.
Gu Chen was wearing the coat Zhang Dashan gave him and wrapped in the blanket Yang Chan brought him. He looked a bit nondescript. Although he was in a dark corner, he was particularly eye-catching.
But Gu Chen didn't care about this. He knew that no matter how special he looked, no one would come forward to care about him, because everyone was afraid that their kindness would harm others, so they simply refused to give him the initial warmth. , with the exception of Zhang Dashan and Yang Chan.
But now there is an exception.
Qingyangzi just stood in front of Gu Chen and said almost immediately: "Shall I take you in?"
It was a questioning tone, because while he wanted to do this, he also wanted to respect Gu Chen's opinion.
The voice sounded familiar, but he couldn't remember who it was. Gu Chen raised his head in confusion and recognized Qing Yangzi. He didn't answer but asked: "Why?"
The words of the two were equally simple and direct. Qingyangzi felt very happy and said with a smile: "Because I don't care."
His tone was confident and even conceited, and his meaning couldn't be clearer. He didn't care about people's concerns, or whether Gu Chen would be killed tonight. It wasn't because he didn't care about Gu Chen's safety, but because he didn't think he was there. , Gu Chen can still get into trouble.
It’s just that it’s difficult for ordinary people to understand the underlying meaning of his words, and they will only think that the other person does not take their own life and death seriously. There is indeed such a kind of person in the world. They just want to be a good person, but they never consciously do it. Good people sometimes have to pay a price.
But Gu Chen understood. Under Qingyangzi's expectant eyes, he said that he understood some of the complicated meanings in Qingyangzi's simple words. He just touched the blanket on his body and the coat he was wearing. The warmth that the two items brought to him could not be exchanged for a place that could shelter him from the wind and rain. There was already a trace of bondage in this small corner, a bond that he could not bear to part with now, so he shook his head.
Qingyangzi was a little disappointed, not only because Gu Chen didn't accept his help, but there was another layer of meaning hidden in his words, which was very obscure and could even be said to be traceless. But for some reason, he felt that Gu Chen Chen could hear it, but Gu Chen refused, which made him feel a little melancholy, but he still had a faint expectation. Some things have to be left to chance, but some fates also have to be fought for.
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There was a knock on the door, and Yang Chan opened the door at Yunzhi's signal, and made way for Qingyangzi to come in. Then she did not go out, but consciously stood by the door.
Qingyangzi was a little surprised. After seeing Yang Chan's qualifications, he vaguely understood something. When he looked at Yun Zhi, his eyes were complicated, because he knew that she had not given up yet and could not give up.
After sitting down, he finally couldn't help but interjected, saying: "A melon that is forced is not sweet. Only a good beginning leads to a good end. Fate comes reluctantly..."
"Isn't Qingyangmen practicing Taoism? When did it change to Buddhism?"
Yun Zhi interrupted Qing Yangzi's words coldly, and then seemed to have thought of something, and said with a smile: "But a thousand years ago, the battle with the Wu Clan devastated all life in the world, and the Buddha Sect prided itself on helping those in need when it was critical. Once you have ascended to heaven, there will be no inheritance left. Is the Buddha you cultivate a real Buddha or a false one?"
That was a secret. He never expected that Yun Zhi would open his mouth like this. Qingyangzi was startled and shouted: "Yun Zhi!"
Yun Zhi was slightly startled, but only for a moment, and then she sneered and said in a cold voice: "Yun Zhi? In what capacity did you call me by my name? The elder of Qingyang Sect? The former quasi-headmaster? Qing Yangzi from Xianyun Yehe? Or Zhang Jiuxiao?"
Qingyangzi was stunned for a moment, then smiled bitterly and said: "Zhang Jiuxiao... everyone who knows this name is no longer here."
"But you know it, and I know it too."
Yun Zhi's emotions became excited, her eyes were full of expectation, she couldn't forget that period of time in the past, but her voice was full of sentimentality.
Yang Chan looked at her blankly, not expecting that this powerful woman who was as cold as ice actually had such a side.
Qingyangzi's eyes were slightly moist, but he still said sadly: "It's over..."
"Are you doing okay?"
Qingyangzi shook his head and said: "Elder Yun, I don't want to talk about this."
"Oh, it's Elder Yun again." Yun Zhi's expression became increasingly cold, she glared at Qingyangzi, and suddenly said to Yang Chan, "Get out."
"Huh?"
Yang Chan was stunned and thought, didn't you want me to go out? Yun Zhi's expression turned colder.
Yang Chan responded repeatedly and hurriedly opened the door and went out. She was frightened on the outside, but happy in her heart. As soon as she closed the door, she walked out of the inn without hesitation.
After Yang Chan went out, Yun Zhifang stared at Qingyangzi coldly and said, "Where are the people from Xuanmumen? Why are they missing if I'm not begging you to seek justice?"
Qingyangzi smiled bitterly and said: "The guest in Qingyi was severely injured by you, spit out a mouthful of heart essence and blood, and went into emergency retreat as soon as he returned. How can he follow me?"
After a pause, he said again: "You were too cruel. With such a big mouthful of heart essence and blood, do you want to kill him?"
"Hmph." Yun Zhi was obviously extremely dissatisfied with Xuanmumen and said coldly, "Isn't he still dead?"
It’s almost as if she’s not dead. Qingyangzi looked at this woman whose temperament was completely different from the past, and wondered if she had some reasons for this. Then she heard Yunzhi ask: “Didn’t you go to find out the news? ? But what was found?"
"I just couldn't find anything, so I came to find you."
Qingyangzi sighed, and then told Yunzhi everything he found out.
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Gu Chen counted the number of people coming and going with some boredom. Looking at the fewer people on the street, he could tell that the night was getting darker.
Then he saw the girl he had always wanted to see running out of the inn, waving to him and running towards him with a smile. Gu Chen also smiled, thinking that he was right to stay here.
Under the moonlight, outside the crowd, two children, a boy and a girl, were sitting in the corner. One was disheveled, the other was well-dressed, but both had the same warm smile on their faces.
As he spoke, time passed quietly. As there were fewer and fewer pedestrians on the road, Yang Chan vaguely felt that he had forgotten something. He suddenly stood up with an "ah" sound and was about to run to the inn.
"I forgot to bring you the chicken legs!"
Gu Chen suddenly grabbed her. Yang Chan was caught off guard and was pulled off her feet, falling backward. Gu Chen quickly hugged her tightly, but felt a throbbing pain in his body and turned pale.
Yang Chan didn't have time to react. She noticed that Gu Chen was not in good health and quickly turned around to support him.
Gu Chen smiled and said, "I've eaten it."
Yang Chan nodded blankly and looked at him worriedly.
"I am okay."
Yang Chan nodded, but still looked at him.
"Let me take you away."
"ah?"
Yang Chan opened her mouth in surprise, and then her face turned red, wondering what Gu Chen was talking about. Is this a confession? Does it mean elopement?
Gu Chen grew up on the Kunlun Mountains and naturally didn’t know as much about mortal affairs and mortal thoughts as Yang Chan, so he didn’t think too much. Instead, he looked up at the inn and said, “While they are talking about things, Let's leave, as long as she doesn't find her, we will be free in the future."
Yang Chan's heart was beating fast, and she was also moved. As Gu Chen said, now is an opportunity. The two of them must have a lot of important things to talk about, otherwise Yun Zhi's personality would not drive her out. But then she hesitated.
"Actually, I think Master is not such a bad person..."
