It was just a small incident, and after all, it was not a big deal. In the next few days, at Xu Huaigu's request, Ruyu and Chen Qi went down the mountain to bury the dead person, and then supervised the other two people to fulfill their responsibilities and take care of the dead person's mother.
Although the two gangsters were evil-hearted, they saw that no one took their lives when they went up the mountain, and only gave them some punishment. Therefore, they were grateful. At least in the past few days, they behaved in a decent manner. As for what will happen to Chen Qi and Ruyu after they go up the mountain, that is beyond the control of Xu Huaigu and others.
As the same saying goes, no matter how much advice others give, it is just advice. What you should do depends on whether they have truly understood their mistakes from the bottom of their hearts and changed them. Otherwise, they kicked the iron plate of Qingfeng Valley today and will cause other troubles in the future. It is not certain whether they will meet reasonable people by then.
In fact, with Xu Huaigu's temperament, this matter should not just punish them to go down the mountain to take care of the elderly. According to local laws, they should be sent to the official no matter what. But in today's world, the demon clan is about to attack, and the unknown town under Qingfeng Valley is not very popular. What difference does it make if it is sent to the official or not? Let them live out their last days. Xu Huaigu can help Qingfeng Gu, but he can't help everyone. There's nothing he can do about it.
However, this matter is not optional. At least after this incident, Xu Huaigu saw clearly Ruyu's position in Yu Qin's heart. He was no longer such a simple student, and he would be more attentive to Ruyu in the future. Otherwise, if he could not teach this student, he would not know how to explain it to Yu Qin.
Furthermore, after this incident, the relationship between the two children Ruyu and Chen Qi became even deeper. As the saying goes, true love never comes out of nowhere. Chen Qi's help to Ruyu was more serious than his own worries. Ruyu naturally noticed it.
This was something he had never experienced before.
The demons are indifferent to each other and follow the law of the jungle. The demons have been living alone since they were young. Whether it is suffering or happiness, they will always be borne by one person. Of course, there is much more suffering than happiness.
Now that he has arrived in the Central Region, he has experienced many different things. It was clear that he was in trouble, but Chen Qi was more anxious than he was and hurriedly asked Liu Waner for help; when he was at a loss, Sister Yu stood by his side and said she would not let him go; and that day On the night when he was kicked out of the bamboo house and he had nowhere to go, Chen Qi took his hand and said he would go to her house to rest.
In terms of cultivation, Ruyu was infinitely superior to them all, but he actually felt a sense of dependence and security on them, as if they were protecting him.
There are many more things like this.
Ruyu seems to have a better understanding of the emotions between human races, and her feelings for Chen Qi have changed somewhat.
The two of them are now working at the foot of the mountain under Xu Huaigu's order, and they happen to stay together all day. Ruyu felt she owed something to Chen Qi, and Chen Qi liked Ruyu, so the two got along very harmoniously these days.
It's a pity that there are always few happy days. Chen Qi knows very well that every time she stays with him for one more day, the day of separation will be closer.
According to the agreement, the second immortal boat transporting the people of Qingfeng Valley to Middle-earth is about to arrive.
Chen Qi remembered the days very clearly. Even if the Xianzhou was on its way, it would not affect the events of these three or four days.
The little girl couldn't help but pout when she thought about the upcoming separation, feeling very reluctant to part with her. Not only was she reluctant to let go of Ruyu, but she was also reluctant to let go of this mountain forest and this sect where she grew up. Although after moving there, Qingfeng Valley was still Qingfeng Valley and the name remained unchanged, but she knew that once the foundation of the sect changed and the surrounding landscape changed, many things would be completely different.
Thinking of this, Chen Qi sighed, placed his chopsticks flat on the edge of the bowl, and looked at Ruyu sitting opposite him, the corners of his eyes filled with sadness.
Although the food in the bowl was quite delicious, she didn't seem to be in the mood to eat.
Ruyu lowered his head and was picking up wontons with chopsticks seriously. He was not very good at using chopsticks, so he had to pay special attention.
We couldn't stay together for more than a few days, so how could he still pretend to be so idle? Chen Qi held his chin with one hand and looked at Ruyu with a frown.
Does he like himself or not? Chen Qi was troubled by this problem.
Ruyu noticed Chen Qi's gaze, raised her head and asked doubtfully: "Why don't you eat?"
Chen Qi shook his head, picked up the chopsticks again, and asked, "Why do you always eat wontons? Are wontons so delicious?"
Ruyu nodded and just said: "It's delicious."
In fact, it was because the first meal he ate in the world was wontons. At that time, he was in the inn in Xingqing City. Yu Qin got up early and went to buy it for him.
Idiot, what an idiot. You can finish a sentence without saying a word more. This is Ruyu's speaking style. Anyway, Chen Qi was used to it these days, so she didn't take it seriously.
The two continued to eat.
"Lady boss, pay the bill."
"Okay, twenty copper coins."
The two had dinner in the town and headed to the mountains of Qingfeng Valley at night.
Things at the foot of the mountain were basically settled, so the two of them had their last dinner in the town and went up the mountain to communicate. In a few days, when the fairy boat arrives, it will be time to say goodbye.
The night breeze in spring is still a bit cool, let alone in the mountains and forests.
Chen Qi shivered and pulled up the collar of his clothes. Ruyu was still wearing a single suit, as if no matter how cold the weather was, he didn't feel it at all.
Based on this, Chen Qi felt that Ruyu's realm would not be low, but which realm it was. Chen Qi had asked several times, but Ruyu kept hesitating, so Chen Qi couldn't ask anymore.
She couldn't help but think of what Liu Waner said to her that day.
Liu Waner said that it would be fine if ordinary people did those things, but Ruyu's status was special, so Xu Huaigu was so angry. But what is his identity? Which realm is it? Why do you want to hide it so much from yourself?
Although the monk's realm and origin are indeed a big secret, the two of them have such a good relationship that they shouldn't be so different. Could it be that he felt that they were not that close yet?
Chen Qi had no answers to these questions.
But she just likes him. If you ask honestly why you like him, it seems that the only reason is his pair of extremely beautiful rosy red pupils. But although Chen Qi liked his eyes, she didn't like him so much because of his pupils. There must be other reasons. But Chen Qi really couldn't think of anything else he liked about him besides this.
Could it be that you like his dullness? Do you like his corrupt manner?
Strange, really strange.
The little girl shook her head repeatedly, annoyed.
At night, the mountain road in Qingfeng Valley is cold and deserted. The cold moon hangs high, and only the sound of wind can be heard.
"In three days, the fairy boat will arrive. Will you be leaving then?"
Ruyu was the first to speak rarely, and Chen Qi was a little surprised that he actually remembered the days of Xianzhou.
Chen Qi absent-mindedly replied casually: "Well, when the fairy boat comes, I will have to leave with my senior brothers and sisters. By then, you must also have to leave with Mr. Xu, right?"
Ruyu suddenly stopped and looked at Chen Qi.
Chen Qi was startled, his heart beating a little fast for no reason, and he hurriedly asked: "Why don't you leave?"
Ruyu frowned and remained silent.
Chen Qi subconsciously felt that he seemed to have something to say to himself, but he seemed to be struggling.
The wind blew harder and harder, mixing with the chill of early spring in the mountains and biting cold.
"Just say whatever you have to say, and I'll listen."
Ruyuqian gritted her teeth, but still didn't speak.
Chen Qi took a few breaths of hot air, as if she was dissatisfied with his unwillingness to talk, and walked straight up, saying angrily: "Forget it if you don't say anything. It's so cold, so you'd better go up the mountain and go home early."
Ruyu took steps to keep up with her pace. The two of them walked all the way to Qingfeng Valley Mountain and parted at a fork in the road without saying a word. Chen Qi didn't know why she was angry, but Ruyu couldn't do anything about her anger, so she didn't know what to say.
The anger of a young girl because of her feelings is too complicated. Even Xu Huaigu, who was born and raised in the Central Territory and has quite a lot of emotional experience, is still at a loss for this. As for him, a student who has just begun to understand human relationships, let alone expect anything from him in this regard.
Chen Qi originally wanted to turn around and leave, but for some unknown reason, she still asked before leaving: "Did you have anything to say to me on the mountain road today?"
Ruyu nodded heavily.
"Then why didn't you say anything again?"
"I have to ask sir first."
Chen Qi sighed, a little unhappy, and prepared to leave.
Just when she turned around, Ruyu stopped her and said, "Actually, I'm a little afraid to tell you."
"What are you afraid of?"
"I'm afraid if I tell you, you won't care about me anymore."
"About your life experience?"
Ruyu frowned and nodded.
Chen Qi thought for a while and said: "I don't think it's the case. In fact, I am an orphan with no relatives. The sect raised me. I have lived on the mountain since I was a child and have never seen the outside world. No matter what happens to you, Mr. Xu and Sister Yu will still care about you, unlike me, I don't have anyone so close to me."
"So no matter how miserable your life experience is, I won't feel anything about it."
Ruyu looked at Chen Qi with a complicated expression and nodded.
Chen Qi asked: "So can you tell me now?"
"I promised my husband. My husband taught me how to make a promise, so I still have to ask him."
Chen Qi knew that Ruyu was such a person, and she didn't want him to violate her principles. So Chen Qi nodded and said, "Okay, let's go back and rest today."
She turned to leave, but Ruyu suddenly stretched out her hand and grabbed Chen Qi for no reason. Even he himself didn't know why.
Chen Qi was stunned and looked back, only to see Ruyu's face right in front of him. The pair of light red pupils shone slightly in the dark night, and the wind blew on his face, causing his hair to fly.
Their eyes met, and they were speechless.
"What are you holding my hand for?"
Ruyu didn't know how to answer, so he hesitated: "I think you are a little cold."
Chen Qi looked down at the hands they were holding and said, "But your hands are colder than mine."
The blood of snakes is naturally cold. He seemed to have forgotten this after being away from the Demon Realm for so long.
Ruyu was so panicked that she quickly took away her hand, subconsciously made up a reason, and said, "It's probably because the weather is too cold."
"I gotta go."
He turned around and trotted away in a hurry. Chen Qi stayed where he was, watching him disappear into the dark forest, feeling even more strange.
Ruyu rarely panics like this. Most of the time, he has the same expressionless face as his Mr. Xu. Although Mr. Xu always had a smile on his face, Chen Qi knew that the smile was just a polite smile. He did that to everyone, so she just thought it was expressionless.
Maybe I shouldn't be angry today. In any case, we have to say goodbye in two days. I don't know when we will meet again in the future, so why bother being unhappy at the last moment?
Chen Qi sighed and went home.
A little sadness of separation grew in the heart of this young girl.
People who are in love will be separated soon. The stories sung and painted in the ancient drama books actually happened to me. Maybe the authors were also experienced.
How many people have had such a childhood?
