The two of them went invisible to the roof and sat on the ridge.
There is no curfew on summer nights here. Even though it is already Haishi, there are still pedestrians walking up and down the street carrying lanterns, and the lights are like tiny stars in the night sky. The quiet and melodious sound of the flute floated from a distance, and paired with the bright and soft moonlight like water at this moment, it was quiet and beautiful.
In this environment, Yunzhi's nerves, which had been tense recently, gradually relaxed.
Perhaps the atmosphere at the moment was too comfortable, or perhaps the deity beside him did not feel superior, but seemed like a friend he had reunited after a long absence. Yunzhi wanted to say something, but she didn't know what to say. She kept He's not a eloquent person. What's even more uncomfortable is that once you realize that there is someone next to you but you have nothing to say, the silence at this time will become awkward and deafening, making Yunzhi feel a little uncomfortable.
Finally, Fucang spoke first. He looked at Yunzhi, his voice was cold and gentle, "How are you doing lately?"
Yunzhi couldn't hold back and glanced at him. She didn't expect that the legendary Feng Liu Shen Zun would find such a blunt topic when facing a woman. She had to reply, "Back to Shen Zun, it's acceptable."
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There was another long silence.
Yunzhi decisively gave up communication and seriously prepared to enter meditation, but with such a stranger beside her, it was difficult for her to focus on one thing.
At this time, Fucang said again, "I see that you are restless and may find it difficult to enter samadhi. There is no need to force it. If you don't mind, I can take you to a place that may help you practice."
Yunzhi did not refuse. Fu Cang stood up, and then tapped Yunzhi's shoulder. Yunzhi suddenly felt light all over, as if the world was spinning. In a moment, the two of them came to a seaside.
The boundless ocean is hidden in the night, the moonlight pours down, and the waves are sparkling, like countless gems spread on the sea. The sea water laps at the shore, rolling out thick waves.
This was Yunzhi's first time seeing the sea. The sea breeze gently lifted her hair, and she felt like she was being wrapped gently.
Something seemed to be calling her in her heart.
Yunzhi stood aside regardless of Fucang. She took off her shoes and socks and slowly walked into the sea. The cold sea water kissed her ankles, and the sand under her feet was fine and soft when she stepped on it. Yunzhi quickly adapted to the temperature of the ocean and walked deeper step by step until the water completely submerged her calves.
Yunzhi felt the sea, and her body and mind felt unprecedented peace.
Fucang looked at Yunzhi's back and smiled softly. He knew that Yunzhi liked the sea at night very much, now and before.
He thought to himself, "Yunzhi, although I don't know what you are going to experience when you come to earth this time, I only hope that this feeling and this scene can enter your heart. When you go through all kinds of hardships and pains, this sea tonight can comfort you a little bit." .”
Later, Yunzhi simply started practicing on the sea, and Fucang stayed with her silently until the red sun gradually rose on the sea.
The first ray of sunlight fell on Yunzhi, and Fucang felt that her whole body was glowing. Yunzhi turned back from the morning light and smiled brightly at him, "Sir, let's go."
This is the most beautiful scenery he has seen since he came to earth.
The two of them did not return to the inn. After sorting themselves out, they continued on the road following the guidance of Sinan Dog, riding against the wind.
After just one day of walking, Fucang called Yunzhi to stop, and the two stopped above a certain place together.
He stretched out his hand to explore downwards for a moment, and then said to Yunzhi, "Master Yun, there is something wrong with the atmosphere somewhere below. It seems that there are monsters raging, which may endanger people's lives. Let's go down and check first, the spirit-seeking beast. It doesn’t hurt to put things on hold.”
Yunzhi nodded, naturally she would listen to whatever the deity said, but she was a little surprised. It turned out that the gods in the heaven would also care about the lives and deaths of ordinary people in the mortal world.
The two of them followed the demon's breath to the gate of a city.
The avenue outside the city is wide and straight, eight horses wide, and stretches out from the city gate. The city wall is tall and majestic. On the plaque at the city gate are the three characters "Xuanyin City" and four guards. Next to the city gate, an old couple set up a simple tea shop. Their daughter was sitting in the shop holding a white cat. On the tea table outside, a handsome young monk was resting and sipping tea.
Everything looked normal and there was nothing demonic about it.
The only difference is that although this city is in an excellent location and looks very prosperous, there is not a single pedestrian or carriage on the road.
At this time, the two elderly people at the tea stall saw Yunzhi and Fucang and greeted them enthusiastically, "Oh my dear guests, you have had a hard time traveling. Come and have a cup of tea and take a rest."
Before, Yunzhi and Fucang were facing the tea stall sideways. After hearing the old man's words, Yunzhi turned around and looked at them.
He happened to be eye-to-eye with the young monk at the tea stall.
Seeing Yunzhi notice him, the ears of the young man who had just been staring at Yunzhi turned red. He quickly turned his head and pretended that nothing happened. The slightly trembling tea in his hand revealed his inner feelings.
The corners of Yunzhi's mouth raised slightly. Fucang also saw this scene. He glanced at the young man and said to Yunzhi, "Let's go into the city."
Yunzhi nodded, and just as the two of them were about to walk in, the little girl sitting on the stall petting the cat stopped them.
"Hey, are you going to Xuanyin City?"
Yunzhi stopped and said, "Exactly, what's the matter?"
The little girl touched the cat with one hand and raised her hand upright to cover her mouth, as if she was whispering to them. Her expression was serious and exaggerated, "Let me tell you, the city has been very weird recently, and there seems to be evil spirits at work. Many people go in and then They haven’t come out either, so I advise you not to go.”
The young man next to him suddenly became nervous after hearing this, "Do you really mean what you said?"
"Absolutely true."
He decisively picked up the sword beside him, put down the silver and prepared to walk in the opposite direction to the city gate.
Yunzhi laughed in his heart, this man really listens to advice. She smiled slightly at the little girl and said softly, "Thank you for reminding me, little sister, but we have important things to do when we go to Xuanyin City, so we have to go."
After that, the two of them continued walking towards the city gate.
After entering the city smoothly, Yunzhi couldn't help but sigh, looking at the bustling and peaceful residents in the city, "If it hadn't been for the reminder from the god, I really wouldn't have noticed anything strange here. It seems that there are demon cultivators hidden here. It’s very deep. But she’s quite nice.”
Fucang nodded, "Indeed, I didn't expect that she would stop us at the city gate and not let us in."
"And they are very cute," Yunzhi added, "This is the first time I have seen two cats with different eye colors in my life."
The two looked at each other and smiled.
They all saw that the monster that controlled the entire Xuanyin City was the cat in the little girl's arms.
