A dark space.
The touch of the body is vague, and the unpleasant metallic texture occasionally appears in the perception. It may be that the doctor is touching himself.
Duan Feng's consciousness floated here.
This place... can probably be regarded as his consciousness space.
He actually didn't know, because he rarely came here since he grew up - after all, this was the first time he had encountered such a thing as being knocked unconscious.
Lost... It wasn't a dream. I really lost, and I lost so embarrassingly. I was knocked unconscious and there was no dignity at all.
It seemed like this was the first time since he was born.
If I had tried my best from the beginning...
Duan Feng fell into silence.
There was only silence in the darkness, and he could almost hear his own heartbeat.
After an unknown amount of time, he chuckled.
Forget it, he couldn't lie to himself.
If you can't win, you can't win. There is no need to make such excuses... He has already tried his best. The so-called full strength is just adding Aqiu. But if you put it like this, Yu Cang has never used his full strength?
You must know that in this duel, Yu Cang watched the battle for a long time with full soul energy, and the number of dragon scales on the field was abundant. Although at the beginning, he did pull Yu Cang into trouble, But since then, Yu Cang has been able to do it with ease.
Even thinking about it now, at the beginning, Yu Cang probably had a way to break the game at any time... After all, his dragon scales can activate that kind of "fusion" power.
There were already six dragon scales on the field at the beginning. Even if he didn't summon the Saint of Trap, Yu Cang would definitely have a backup plan.
What's more... In the end, he activated Critical Mass Maximum and manipulated the chaotic convection triggered by the Light and Dark Contradiction Dragon. He had already used Aqiu's power. That attack was already his full strength, but he still failed. No suspense at all.
In fact, his own deck was continuously improved by countless senior card makers, but Yu Cang's deck was made by himself... Thinking about it this way, the gap seems even bigger.
I lost completely... Just as Yu Cang said, I was beaten by him.
Duan Feng's mind recalled what Duan Zhang once said to him.
"Feng'er, don't always think about comparing yourself with your peers."
"You are the one who is going to join the mythology. Sooner or later they will be stepped on by you. You can be friends, but remember not to get close to each other."
"Have you finished reading "The Legend of Emperor Chang'an"?"
“That’s who you become.”
…
"Ha." Duan Feng chuckled.
Just now, you must have been watching too, seeing that I lost.
Now, are you still dreaming about what kind of myth I will become?
...That’s right, you don’t care about this kind of thing.
You don't care about anything except your family and your "career".
So what if I lose?
The next day, what he heard outside must still be the news that he had won. Duan Zhang's plan would still proceed in an orderly manner. Every step forward for him had been planned in advance. He couldn't choose what he wanted. anything.
…
Duan Feng couldn't help clenching his fists.
myth? Bullshit!
Just because of the same talent, do you have to follow the same path and become the same person?
He wants to become a myth, but that is his, Duan Feng, his own future, not the dream you gave me!
Why do you all think that I can only become a myth by relying on this accompanying soul?
If you really think so, why didn't you just drown Duan Feng to death and let Aqiu be someone else's shadow? !
…
"peak?"
Duan Feng's heart trembled.
A familiar voice came from behind, and he recognized it. It was Aqiu's voice, and it was also his own voice.
"Feng, is this why you have been unwilling to fight alongside me?"
"..."
"Turn around."
Duan Feng took a deep breath and did not turn around, but opened his eyes.
There was darkness in front of him, but there was a faint light coming from behind, which was the light of the soul.
He remembered that when he was a child, before he had read "The Biography of Emperor Chang'an" and before he knew so many things, he often came to play in the consciousness space.
Because then, only here could he see his only friend.
In a daze, some pictures seemed to flash before his eyes.
…
"Who are you?"
"I'm Duan Feng."
"You are talking nonsense, I am Duan Feng!"
The young Duan Feng looked at the soul floating in front of him, his eyes full of curiosity.
This guy... looks like those man-eating ghosts mentioned in the book.
But it's strange why I'm not afraid of him.
I was obviously scared to death when I read those stories.
"I'm not a ghost!" Aqiu said angrily, "I am you! How can anyone be afraid of himself?"
"Eh? Can you hear what I'm thinking?"
"This is our inner world, of course I can hear it."
"Hmm... okay." Duan Feng scratched his head.
I don't know why, but when Aqiu said "I am you", he easily believed it in his heart.
"But I can't call you Duan Feng...it's so weird."
"Then what do you want to call me?"
"Well, let me think about it... By the way, dad said that there are many small hills near every mountain peak. How about I call you Duanqiu?"
"No." Aqiu curled his lips.
"Then I'll call you Aqiu. This will make you appear closer~" Duan Feng naturally knew what Aqiu was thinking.
"Hmm...Okay, then I'll call you Feng."
"Okay!" Duan Feng smiled.
This is his first friend.
…
A long time passed without realizing it.
Aqiu didn't know when he could come out of the consciousness space and move around freely.
I don't know since when, Duan Feng has never returned to this consciousness space.
"No." Duan Feng denied, "I simply feel that the opponents I encounter do not need your help."
"...I can hear what you're thinking now."
Duan Feng curled his lips secretly: "Then you still ask me."
"For such a childish reason?" Aqiu seemed very angry, "Do you know how long I have been in this stupid place? Do you know how much I hope there can be another battle? You are getting your wish, you are not bound Now, free, what about me? You can go anywhere in the world, but I only have this dark space to stay! Do you know how I have lived these past few years?"
Duan Feng was silent.
His eyes seemed to flicker, his lips trembled slightly, and he didn't say a word for a while.
In the end, he could only speak softly in a very small voice:
"I'm sorry...but I said, there will be a day, it will..."
"Duan Feng, I can hear what you are thinking now."
"..."
Aqiu walked around to Duan Feng, but Duan Feng just lowered his head silently and did not look at Aqiu.
"Duan Feng, I am you. If you are not willing to look directly at yourself, how can you talk about rising to the level of Shinhwa on your own?"
"That's someone else's way..."
"Why, does Emperor Chang'an also have Aqiu in his mind?"
"..."
"Have you been calling this name Aqiu for so long that you have forgotten it?" Aqiu came closer and said, "My name is also Duan Feng?"
Duan Feng was speechless. His lips moved for a long time before he said calmly: "Give me a little more time...I will definitely find the right way..."
"..."
This time, Aqiu was silent.
After a while, he chuckled.
"Forget it." Aqiu took a few steps back, "Feng, I have to leave for a while."
"Leave?" Duan Feng's eyes widened suddenly. He raised his head, as if in disbelief, "But you are my accompanying soul... Where can you go?"
"Didn't you hear it already?" Aqiu's face calmed down, "I'm going to Jieying Campus, there is what I want there... I can't just do nothing while waiting for you. "
"But you are my companion soul, where can you go..."
"Don't worry." Aqiu said, "Jieying Campus is a place where sights gather. There is no concept of distance in the usual sense here. As long as I enter Jieying Campus in the ancient capital, you will not be affected no matter where you go."
"cocoa……"
"Anyway, you don't need me."
Seeing Duan Feng's sudden helplessness, Aqiu felt a little funny.
What Yu Cang said was indeed correct.
Feng has never realized the feeling of losing himself.
"Yu Cang? Why are you thinking about him?" Duan Feng was completely panicked now, "Wait a minute, please explain clearly, what do you mean I will lose you?"
"I never said that." Aqiu calmed down his expression and thoughts.
"I can hear what you're thinking!!"
"You heard wrong." Aqiu said expressionlessly.
Jieying campus is indeed a good place.
If there, it should be possible.
Huh, I should have done this a long time ago... Yu Cang is indeed much better than Feng.
Aqiu thought this in his heart, and Duan Feng was completely panicked after hearing this.
Wait, what do you mean? !
What does it mean that Yu Cang is much better than me... Damn it, he just beat me once. What do you mean by thinking that?
When it comes to card making... it's bad. It seems that I can't compare to him in card making, not to mention that my card making skills actually come from Aqiu.
Thinking of it this way, it seems that apart from his family background, he is not as good as Yu Cang at all... With Duan Feng's pride, he naturally disdained to rely on his background to crush Yu Cang, but this made him even more panicked.
He looked at Aqiu who was sneering and didn't know what to say.
You won't abandon yourself and go to Yu Cang... It's impossible, you are my companion soul! You can't live without me!
Duan Feng was heartbroken.
Wait, he just said that Jieying Campus should be able to do it... Damn it, you should make it clear what it can do!
For a moment, Duan Feng was thinking wildly, and for the first time, he felt a sense of fear.
Aqiu is his only friend!
Since he was a child, Duan Zhang has had strict requirements for his social circle. He can have friends, but those friends have to go through layers of screening before they can be contacted by him.
What they want is just the status of "friend", not to be his Duan Feng's friend.
It's okay to talk and play together, but whenever he wants to have a deep friendship, wants to play better, wants to have some "brothers"... those so-called friends will immediately keep secrets and nothing more will be said.
Duan Zhang has plenty of ideas
Besides Aqiu, who else would be willing to talk to Duan Feng about their inner feelings.
Aqiu has always been by his side since childhood, making him accustomed to Aqiu's existence. He never thought that he would lose Aqiu...except today, except now.
Therefore, he could no longer maintain his usual calmness and confidence. He took a few steps forward and was about to question Aqiu when he saw Aqiu trembling and disappearing from the spot.
In an instant, the words on his lips had no one to confide in. Duan Feng froze on the spot for a moment. The space of his consciousness was dark and empty, turning into an indelible emptiness that surrounded him.
"Ah...Aqiu?" Duan Feng asked tentatively.
"Aqiu?...Aqiu!"
…
In the ward.
open eyes!
Duan Feng opened his eyes in an instant and stood up from the bed.
"Aqiu——"
Duan Feng suddenly paused.
He looked to the side. Duan Ao and a doctor were standing next to him. Behind him, there were many people from the Duan family, including some young-looking nurses.
Seeing this scene, although Duan Feng was already covered in cold sweat, he calmed down quickly and regained his composure.
It's not that he wants to show off.
But he knows that...as a "future myth", once he makes a fool of himself in front of outsiders and shows himself as inappropriate as he is now...then those who see this scene will not end well.
Forget it if it were elsewhere, Duan Zhang's control was not so deep and the situation was not that serious, but now, his second uncle was present.
He knew very well that despite Duan Ao's amiable appearance, he was ruthless and paranoid secretly.
He wasn't sure whether Duan Ao would take action against those unfamiliar doctors because his scandal was revealed, and he didn't have the heart to gamble.
"How are you, Feng'er?" Duan Ao came up with a concerned expression on his face. Anyone would think that he was just a kind elder.
"...I'm fine, everyone, please go out."
"That's good, that's good...you guys, I have nothing to do with you here, just get out."
Those members of the Duan family nodded and walked out together. The doctor was also very sensible. He put away his things and left.
Duan Feng raised his eyes and looked at Duan Ao: "And you, get out too."
"...Hahaha, Feng'er is really good at joking." Duan Ao laughed a few times and sat down next to the hospital bed, "You just called... Aqiu? What, you are having a conflict?"
"No."
"Speaking of which, at the end of the duel." Duan Ao's eyes narrowed slightly, and there was an inexplicable coldness in his smile, "Aqiu...didn't heed your order?"
"It's nothing." Duan Feng frowned slightly, "Did you use the shield again?"
Duan Ao's face was still full of smile: "Of course...but it's for the doctor's examination, and there's nothing I can do about it."
"...Okay." Duan Feng breathed a sigh of relief.
Fortunately... Aqiu was temporarily disconnected because of the shield. He thought it was really Aqiu who didn't want to pay attention to him.
"But... Feng'er." The smile on Duan Ao's face faded slightly, "It's time for you to make a choice... Emperor Changan has been reluctant to show up and accept you as his disciple. This in itself can already explain the problem. How about direct……"
"I said, there is no need." Duan Feng's expression remained unchanged, as if he already knew what Duan Ao was going to say, "Aqiu is just my companion."
He knew that there had always been concerns in the family about his talent.
It is said that when he was born, a mysterious man appeared and said that he would have the rare talent of accompanying souls in a thousand years, and wanted to accept him as his disciple.
But how could Duan Zhang easily trust such a person, so he did not agree.
Who knew that it would actually be like this after he was born, and when Duan Zhang went back to look for him, that person had already disappeared.
So there has always been a thorn in Duan Zhang's heart.
That companion soul, Aqiu... could it be a trap set by that mysterious man, who wanted to use Duan Feng's body to do some ulterior things?
After all, no one except Di Changan knew what the companion soul talent should be like, and no one dared to confirm that Aqiu was really Duan Feng's companion soul.
Gathering forces in the name of Duan Feng and laying out the plans at every level also meant to fight against the mysterious man.
After all, if Duan Feng's talent is fake, then the Duan family has invested resources all the way, and if the mysterious man picks the peaches, they will completely lose money. But if forces are gathered in the name of Duan Feng, even if the mysterious man triggers the plan, the Duan family will There will also be this force, so we won’t suffer a total loss.
When the general trend is achieved, Duan Feng's name will no longer be important - the real vested interests are still the Duan family.
When Duan Feng was just born, Duan Zhang applied to meet Emperor Changan and inquired about the soul companion talent, but was rejected. However, as long as the alliance of the four major families gathers momentum, he may not be able to take advantage of the opportunity to meet Emperor Changan. Everything is knowable.
Furthermore, the mysterious man may not be afraid of the Duan family, but now that the four major families are united, the mysterious man will definitely have to think carefully if he wants to pick peaches - after all, this is equivalent to touching everyone's cake.
This was Duan Zhang's decision, which he believed would benefit the family the most. If not, he would not have wanted his children to be involved in so many troubles.
As for this shield... it is a method that can temporarily block the companion soul's perception.
"Feng'er." Duan Ao said, "Don't lie to my second uncle. At the end, Aqiu was clearly disobeying your order... Why don't we choose a safer way and directly refine this so-called companion soul... …”
"I said it." Duan Feng said without any hesitation, "I will not agree to this plan."
"...Okay. It doesn't matter. If you change your mind, you can always tell your second uncle."
"You don't have to worry anymore."
"Okay." Duan Ao sighed, "By the way, Feng'er, when you are in good condition, remember to tell me that I will arrange for you to meet Yu Cang."
Duan Feng was stunned for a moment, but he soon understood.
One battle to clear up grudges... The duel is over, and now it's time to "let go of grudges."
Just in time... He would like to ask Yu Cang what nonsense he told Aqiu!
Looking at Duan Feng whose expression changed slightly, Duan Ao sighed.
"Feng'er." He said, "It doesn't matter if you lose this time. I will ask the card maker to study Yu Cang's duel video. Next time, your deck will definitely beat him!"
"Uh-huh?"
Duan Feng was stunned.
He looked at Duan Ao and said with some uncertainty: "I...lost?"
"Yes." Duan Ao seemed to have difficulty speaking, "Feng'er... Well, this competition between you has attracted a lot of attention, and Yu Cang's status is also very special. We can't directly declare that you won... …Don’t feel any pressure,”
The weight of the Flame Emperor Medal was too heavy. Even if Ye Laidu had already struck the imperial capital with one sword, Duan Zhang would still have to pinch his nose and swallow.
I can't afford to provoke him.
Hearing this, Duan Feng was already stunned on the spot.
This time... did I really lose?
Ha...haha...hahahahaha!
In Duan Ao's baffled eyes, Duan Feng suddenly laughed, and the sound became louder and more cheerful!
Okay, okay... It turns out that winning or losing this time is not meaningless.
Duan Zhang, I finally met someone who makes you feel embarrassed!
For the first time, he finally felt that he had taken a step in his life. Although he lost and might have embarrassed himself in some circles, he was very happy.
From his unchanging future, he finally saw a trace of fluctuation.
Yu Cang... It seems that you are more powerful than imagined.
He suddenly felt a sense of gratitude towards Cang, but immediately he felt even more aggrieved.
No, I'm grateful for what he did!
He wants to take away his Aqiu! Why, you still have to let me thank you?
dream!
Duan Feng gritted his teeth silently in his heart, but on the surface, his smile only softened slightly.
"Ah?" Looking at Duan Feng with this expression, Duan Ao blinked, somewhat confused.
But...it's okay, there's no pressure.
So he stood up: "Okay Feng'er, then I won't disturb your rest."
"Remove the jammer."
"Don't worry, it will happen."
Duan Ao left the room.
quite a while.
The air was distorted, and Aqiu's figure appeared beside the bed.
"...What are you talking about again?" Aqiu had no expression on his face.
"Still the same, normal physical examination." Duan Feng exposed the problem and asked eagerly, "Aqiu, tell me, what exactly did Yu Cang say to you?"
"..." Aqiu seemed to sigh, "Feng, Yu Cang has card-making technology that transcends the times. I want to learn it."
Duan Feng said quickly: "Then you won't..."
"Can't do anything?"
"No, no." Duan Feng seemed to find it difficult to say. He clenched his teeth and hesitated for a long time before saying, "You won't leave me, will you?"
"……Ah."
Duan Feng was anxious: "You... you can't do this, you are my only friend!"
"Stop being childish." Aqiu snorted.
He pressed Duan Feng back on the hospital bed: "You are also my only friend."
Hearing this, Duan Feng was stunned for a moment, and then he looked overjoyed. Just as he was about to say something, he heard Aqiu say again:
"However, you haven't considered my feelings for so long, so this time, you can't expect me to care about you - I will stay at Jieying Campus and come to me when you truly understand yourself. "
"Then I will stay in the ancient capital..."
"I won't see you if you stay here." Aqiu said, "If you continue like this, you will always be so childish."
"...What are you doing?" Duan Feng's eyes widened slightly. Looking at Aqiu's tone, an unfounded grievance gradually accumulated in his heart.
He refrained from showing it, "How can you say I'm naive..."
"Haha." Aqiu laughed.
(End of chapter)
