A strong wind blew up, and yellow sand filled the sky.
The spiritual energy of heaven and earth suddenly went violent, becoming extremely difficult to absorb and even more difficult to refine. Such things are rarely seen elsewhere.
But in Xihuang, such things happen often. Because the entire Western Wilderness is like this, desolate and violent, this is what it is.
If Gu Qingyang was in the previous life, and Fifth Mountain and River had just entered the Western Wilderness, it might be difficult for the two of them to adapt to the environment here.
But this is no longer the case.
Ancient Qingyang has gone through two lives, and in this second life he enters the Western Wilderness again. His experience was a little less turbulent and a little more humane.
Gu Qingyang himself knew that in the final analysis, he had such an experience because he was stronger in this life than in his previous life.
If he didn't have the strength he has now, even if he met Fan Linlang, he wouldn't be able to change her fate.
In the same way, even if he met Liu Xinyu and made a promise to Liu Xinyu, he would not be able to fulfill his promise without the strength.
Strength, this is the foundation.
By Gu Qingyang's side, Fifth Shanhe has always been by Gu Qingyang's side. These days they stopped and went, practicing all the way.
Since leaving the oasis, the two of them dressed up as Xihuangke and started wandering in the desert.
If we say, Gu Qingyang's situation is that he has no goals in the short term.
So the situation in his fifth mountain and river is that he has no goals at all.
From the beginning to the end, he, Fifth Mountain and River, was just following the oath he made.
Follow Gu Qingyang for ten years, and then protect Gu Qingyang for ten years. In the past ten years, no matter where Gu Qingyang went, he would follow him.
This thing may seem ridiculous, but for him, a Taoist cultivator, this is a ten-year practice.
But now, it is not that he has not cultivated anything at all in the Western Wilderness.
If someone who knew him well were to see him now, that person would be amazed by it.
Because he has changed so much.
He turned out to be a taciturn person, but apart from being taciturn, he has always been extremely calm and principled in his actions.
Looking at now, ever since he followed Gu Qingyang, he has gained a crazy energy that is not afraid of anything.
If we say, it turns out that he is actually very similar to all living beings in this world.
No matter what he does, he will always follow the so-called "rules".
So now, he is very similar to Gu Qingyang next to him. His first consideration when doing things is no longer the consequences, but why he does things.
If it is for profit, it depends on whether the benefit is worth the effort. If it's for love, then there's no need to say more, just one word - do it!
"I always thought that the weather in the Western Wilderness was similar to that in the Southern Territory. At most, it would be hotter than the Southern Territory."
"Now I think I was wrong. This Western Wasteland really doesn't look like a place for ordinary people. It's extremely hot during the day, and extremely cold at night."
Walking slowly on the road full of yellow sand, watching the sky getting dark, Wu Shanhe's face couldn't help but turn a little pale.
He was indeed used to the contrasting weather in the Western Wilderness, but it was still too difficult for him to like this kind of weather.
When he was in the Southern Territory before, he always felt that the climate in the Southern Territory was good, but under normal circumstances, the Southern Territory was a bit too humid.
Now it seems that compared with the Western Wilderness, the Southern Territory is simply a paradise.
But it's too late to say anything now. Now he has followed Gu Qingyang all the way, deep into the Western Wilderness.
Therefore, he could only mention his dissatisfaction with Xihuang in his words. As for Gu Qingyang, he could naturally feel the resentment in his heart.
But after hearing what he said, Gu Qingyang just smiled slightly. After smiling, Gu Qingyang looked up and looked into the distance.
Among the yellow sand in the sky, he relied on his vision that was far beyond ordinary people to see the majestic ancient city hidden deep in the yellow sand.
Gu Qingyang smiled and said:
"The little deserted city is ahead. It's a good place. Let's find a restaurant later. It would be great to have a drink."
"Have a drink?"
Hearing this, Wu Shanhe was stunned. At this moment, he thought of what Gu Qingyang said before.
He remembered that Gu Qingyang said that the water in this small deserted city was comparable to gold in the world.
In other words, it is extremely valuable.
"What's wrong with water being as precious as gold? What are you afraid of? Fifth brother, let me tell you. In this world, even in the Western Wilderness, the most precious thing is not water."
"Water is water."
"What really makes water more expensive is people. Now there are only two of us in our team. This world is vast, so what if there are many enemies?"
"Are you planning to... rob?"
After hearing Gu Qingyang's words, Wu Shanhe frowned at first, and then relaxed.
Based on Gu Qingyang's temperament, he thought of the meaning of Gu Qingyang's words.
But when Wu Shanhe expressed his doubts, he saw that Gu Qingyang nodded to him first, and then shook his head.
"what for?"
Seeing Gu Qingyang like this, Fifth Mountain and River was also confused. But Fifth Shanhe didn't ask any more questions, he just asked symbolically.
"You'll understand when you get there."
Gu Qingyang did not give a detailed explanation. At this moment, he did not intend to answer Wushanhe's questions immediately.
He just walked and smiled.
Then he gave an ambiguous explanation.
Fifth Shanhe was not surprised by this, Gu Qingyang was like this all the way. He always says something incomprehensible at some point.
But whenever he gained some enlightenment about spiritual practice through something, he would think of what Gu Qingyang said.
By that time, he will no longer feel that those words are incomprehensible. Because it was only then that he understood the true meaning of his words.
Listen first, then act, then realize.
This process is a practice method, and Gu Qingyang has never explained this practice method to him. But unconsciously, he has mastered the practice method.
However, just when the fifth mountain and river slowly moved forward with Gu Qingyang. Gu Qingyang suddenly stopped and stretched out his hand to grab a handful of sand in the wind.
Then, Gu Qingyang said softly:
"There are thousands of things in the world, and there are countless people in the world. Like dust and sand billowing in a strong wind, when the wind blows up, it spreads all over the sky. The scene is really spectacular."
"However, sand and dust are just sand after all. If there is no wind, they will just lie quietly on the ground and become part of this desert."
“The desert has remained unchanged through the ages.”
"The desert is gradually formed by the wind and the sun."
"The desert is like the world, and the gravel is like people. When the wind blows the dust, all the dust goes away with the wind. The gold and stones in the sand are left behind."
"Fifth brother."
"What do you think I should be?"
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Hearing this, Fifth Mountain and River fell silent.
Even though his expression looked normal, in fact, many ripples were already rising in his heart and spreading in circles.
He had thought carefully about Gu Qingyang's problem, but the person he thought of was not only Gu Qingyang, but also him and others.
yes.
Things in the world are like wind, and people are like sand. Most people in this world are just dust, and those who are dust are destined to go with the wind.
Only those who are sand can survive forever by virtue of their perseverance. Among them, very few can be called gold in the sand.
That--
What position is Gu Qingyang in?
What position is he in?
What about the rest? What about everyone else?
…
Gu Qingyang only asked one question, but he started to make associations based on this question, and then began to understand.
Seeing him like this, Gu Qingyang didn't bother him with any words. Because Gu Qingyang himself also had a feeling of enlightenment.
These words were not said by Gu Qingyang deliberately, nor were they said by Gu Qingyang just to enlighten the Fifth Mountain and River.
The reason why Gu Qingyang said this was really because he also suddenly realized something.
When others look at the dust in the sky, they may just think that it is dust in the sky.
But as he watched the dust roll in and then go away with the wind, he was thinking of this world and the millions of people in this world.
"I may be just the gravel in the wind, but you should be the golden stone among the endless gravel, right? I don't know if I am right."
Finally, there was a long silence.
Fifth Shanhe gave his answer.
Hearing this, Gu Qingyang suddenly laughed, as if to express his affirmation. But after laughing, Gu Qingyang solemnly shook his head at Fifth Mountain and River.
Seeing Gu Qingyang's reaction, Wu Shanhe couldn't help but feel confused, because he didn't know where he was wrong.
But Gu Qingyang's expression suddenly became solemn.
He suddenly stretched out his hand and patted Wu Shanhe on the shoulder, then pointed to the world in front of him, and said boldly:
"you are wrong."
"If you were like gravel in the wind, then 90% of the bone cultivators in this world would not be able to survive. You should be more confident."
"Really strong people are confident. Don't be afraid of others saying you are conceited, and don't care too much about other people's opinions."
"No matter how hard the gravel is, it will eventually turn into dust. Only the gold and stone will become sharper and more radiant in the baptism of wind and sun."
"But it's true that you are Jinshi."
"but I--"
Speaking of this, Gu Qingyang couldn't help but pause. Fifth Shanhe also noticed something strange about Gu Qingyang, so he looked at him.
At this moment, Wu Shanhe was a little confused.
He didn't understand what Gu Qingyang was going to say. Isn't Jin Shi's evaluation accurate enough? But soon, Gu Qingyang gave him an answer.
That was an answer that almost made him vomit blood. Because, this answer... no matter how it sounds, it seems a bit shameless.
"I could be this gust of wind."
These were the words spoken by Gu Qingyang, but Wu Shanhe felt hesitant to speak while wanting to vomit blood.
Because he noticed it. Gu Qingyang didn't finish speaking some words.
But he could see that what Gu Qingyang didn't finish saying was that he, Gu Qingyang, could be everything.
In short, ancient Qingyang can be dust or gravel, it can be gold and stone, or it can be the "wind" that transcends everything.
But in the final analysis, Gu Qingyang can actually be the world itself. Because Gu Qingyang is indeed so powerful.
That statement sounds arrogant and ridiculous.
But if it comes from Gu Qingyang's mouth, it is completely normal. Gu Qingyang does have this qualification.
However, Wushanhe also thought of accompanying such a person to grow up and have adventures. The future life will definitely be a narrow escape from death.
Even... there is no life for ten deaths.
When Wu Shanhe came back to his senses, he found Gu Qingyang staring at him. He instantly understood that Gu Qingyang wanted him to leave.
Gu Qingyang wanted him to make a choice. He could leave now and live the life a normal bone cultivator should live.
Of course, he can also choose to stay.
But in this case, his life will become tragic, and he is destined to wander on the edge of life and death every day.
"ten years."
"Ten years can be uneventful."
"It can still be vigorous in ten years."
After saying that, Wu Shanhe suddenly looked at Gu Qingyang. Then, his eyes burst into intense light and a sense of pride.
"Please give me a vigorous ten years. Even if I am broken into pieces, I still want to see the most extreme scenery in this world."
"good."
Fifth Shanhe said what was truly in his heart, and so did Gu Qingyang. After saying that, the two of them laughed in the rolling sand.
They laughed so proudly.
From a distance, one of them looked like a fool. The other one looked like a madman, a complete madman.
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