The south of the city has always been the most populated area in Suzaku City.
As the sun rises higher and higher, the breath of life becomes more and more vivid in the streets and alleys in the south of the city. Some people have just returned from outside the city and are almost determined to start a new life again, while others have already found a place to stay and are starting to look for a new way to survive.
Along the way, Mu Qing passed through these tired ordinary people. What he felt most was a desire to survive that seemed fragile but was actually extremely tough. When Suzaku City gradually stabilized and began to accept them, these people placed their trust in The expectations on the land beneath our feet are so strong and natural.
People like Murong Xing, who stand much higher and have a much higher perspective, may lament that the world is difficult and that all living beings are suffering, but I am afraid that for the vast majority of living beings who are in hardship, they will not think of this at all, because they are just living It consumes too much energy and luck.
"what's on your mind?"
A soft voice awakened Mu Qing from his thoughts. He turned to look at the woman beside him and sighed softly: "I didn't expect it to be so lively and even full of life."
Murong Jing glanced at the scene around her, nodded and said, "Those businessmen move quickly when they see a profit. This is a good thing. At least it can provide a lot of livelihood for these people. But you don't seem satisfied?"
The street was in full swing, and the two of them walked openly on the street. People around them passed by them, but they didn't notice them at all.
Mu Qing thought seriously for a moment before replying: "It's not that he's dissatisfied. Those businessmen can be so active. At least why we said so much yesterday is effective. I'm just thinking that although we can practice and master more than these People are a hundred times stronger and a thousand times more powerful, but in essence, we are the same as these people. But the reality clearly tells us that although there are huge differences between us and them."
"At least... we never seem to think about being hungry now, but even today, the vast majority of people in front of us are just trying not to be hungry. This is a status quo that makes people feel very powerless. "
Murong Jing fell silent. She moved closer to Mu Qing, looked at Mu Qing's side face and said softly: "This is actually the difference between you and us. You have always been an alternative."
"Alternative?" Mu Qing gently held Murong Jing's hand. It was rare for him to hear such a statement from the people closest to him. He felt a little moved in his heart and said with a smile, "Who are you?"
Murong Jing's eyes moved slightly and she said slowly: "Before you entered our field of vision, both me and people like Qinglong focused more on the pursuit of realm and power. This is what we practice. Things that people care about, or only things that they care about.”
Mu Qing somewhat understood what Murong Jing said, and nodded: "It is common for people like Murong Yun to go into seclusion for more than ten years, right? Perhaps he is a representative image among the group of practitioners."
Murong Jing's eyes moved slightly, looking at the road ahead, and said calmly while strolling: "You have always given a very clear impression to the outside world, and the same is true. You have too many weaknesses in their eyes."
"And in my opinion, you have too many emotions, or you have a sense of responsibility that you haven't discovered yourself. This kind of thing makes you blind to the many ups and downs in this world."
"But in the eyes of most people in the spiritual world, these sufferings are just the experiences of all sentient beings, and they are causes and effects that they will not take the initiative to contaminate. Just like climbing a mountain, those of us who practice may never be able to climb to the top of the mountain. , but once you’ve walked on the mountainside, you rarely set your sights on the foot of the mountain again.”
Mu Qing's eyes were filled with deep thought. After experiencing so much, he had embarked on a new path of spiritual practice. Murong Jing had probably seen this before providing him with such a novel perspective to help him verify himself. of practice.
Seeing Mu Qing's eyes were deep and silent, Murong Jing quietly stayed with him and walked together on the crowded street.
After a long time, Mu Qing's eyes regained their aura. He looked at the different street scene in front of him and laughed at himself: "Although I can feel the gap between me and these people that is difficult to eliminate, even though I will feel that... I feel deeply powerless, but I cannot empathize with people like him."
"But I think you're right about one thing. I really don't want to see some bad pictures, which will make me want to do my best to change."
Murong Jing listened patiently to Mu Qing's words, and finally smiled and said, "This will make you feel better, right?"
"Yeah." Mu Qing nodded heavily and smiled.
Murong Jing was able to understand him so well, which gave Mu Qing a mellow warmth in his heart.
Murong Jing looked at Mu Qing's side face and said with a hint of pity in her tone: "The reason why you are like this may be related to the few years you have lived in Nijiuzi Lane. Although you have not been exposed to spiritual practice there, you have been exposed to it. The power that can continue to grow stronger has created a warm and tough heart.”
Mu Qing stopped, turned Murong Jing to face him, and asked helplessly: "What did that girl Shaoyao tell you? Why do both you and Wei Rui think that I am living a miserable life?" ?”
Murong Jing's eyes moved slightly between Mu Qing's eyebrows, and after a while she replied softly: "Shaoyao just talked about how you lived when you were young. When she talked about those things, she was just like you now, with a smile on her face. And with a hint of a smile.”
Mu Qing's eyes moved slightly, and he narrowed his eyes and said: "It's all over. From our point of view, this is already a lucky enough thing."
Murong Jing pursed her lips and forced a smile. Perhaps in the eyes of the two parties involved, Mu Qing and Zhang Shaoyao, the past events were only good memories that they could look back on, and that was because they were relieved.
But for those who have heard about that past event, such as her or Liu Weirui, they feel even more pity for Mu Qing who has overcome the suffering.
After all, the so-called relief, or letting go, is just an answer that cannot be traced back in time. The scars may be restored to smoothness, but the changes caused by suffering have already become irreversible over time and become a reality.
Mu Qing looked at the pity that kept emerging in Murong Jing's eyes, gently held Murong Jing in his arms, patted her back, and said: "Don't make it so heavy, I don't even feel it. What, on the contrary, you all feel sad for me."
"What about you? When something happens to me, won't you feel sad for me?" Murong Jing raised her face and looked at Mu Qing with her beautiful eyes.
Mu Qing thought of everything that happened during this period, and felt aches in her heart. She kissed Murong Jing's forehead gently, "Okay, okay, I can't tell you, but my current condition is very good. If you think so, it's just right." Because of those experiences, I became such an alternative person that you all like."
"Who likes you?" Murong Jing's slightly silent expression was immediately revealed. She broke away from Mu Qing's arms and emphasized with a straight face: "I find that you are getting thicker and thicker now."
Mu Qing chuckled: "I think this is my advantage."
Murong Jing glanced at Mu Qing fiercely, and then she couldn't help it anymore and burst out laughing. Seeing this, Mu Qing quickly hugged her in his arms again.
Murong Jing felt Mu Qing's broad chest, raised her face and said, "Also, when I said you were different just now, you were just substituting my previous thinking."
Mu Qing asked with a smile: "What about now? Shameless person?"
"Huh!" Murong Jing rolled her eyes fiercely, "It's good that you know it yourself, you don't need to say it in front of me."
Murong Jing lowered her head, resting her forehead lightly on Mu Qing's shoulder, and still said: "Actually, when you insisted on contending with the monster, I didn't understand it that way. Although the monster has some connection with Bai Hao, you have already done it It’s enough, no one can accuse you of anything, even many people who escaped from the inner city don’t even know you exist.”
Mu Qing comforted: "But hasn't this matter been publicized? Looking at it this way, it's actually a good thing."
Murong Jing raised her head and looked at Mu Qing intently. It wasn't until Mu Qing was defeated and took the lead to look away that she said quietly: "If you really think this way when facing the devil, I will be relieved, but you Ask yourself, did you think so much at that time?”
"You are my man. I don't want to be a fool in the eyes of others. I just hope that in the future, no matter what decision you make, you will never put yourself in a life-threatening situation."
Mu Qing finally understood what a sweet burden was, and nodded helplessly. Suddenly, his brows furrowed, as if he had realized something, and he looked at Murong Jing with bright eyes.
Murong Jing was frightened by his appearance, and she raised her eyebrows and asked, "What's wrong with you?"
Mu Qing looked intently at Murong Jing's beautiful face and suddenly burst into laughter: "Haha, what did you just say? So 'I am your man' is the answer in your mind, right?"
Said: "What did you just say? So I am your man, am I the answer in your heart?"
"Snapped--"
"Ouch--"
Murong Jing put her elbow on Mu Qing's waist, broke away from his embrace in an instant, turned around and walked forward.
Mu Qing held her waist and followed him with a playful smile, "Hey, I was wrong. Please forgive me this time. I will never joke again."
Murong Jing stopped and turned around to glare at Mu Qing: "Is this a joke?"
"Ah? This is not a joke... Oh, yes, this is not a joke." Mu Qing was gradually getting used to Murong Jing's emotional reaction.
She is actually a woman with even thinner skin than Liu Weirui.
Mu Qing had a sincere smile on his face that he didn't hide at all. He didn't care about Murong Jing's "intense" reaction and forcefully held her hand, "You are the woman who understands me best in this world. I understand what you mean." Just as you understand my thoughts."
"..."
"Then you still tease me like this!"
Mu Qing looked at Murong Jing's pursed lips and slightly raised eyebrows, and couldn't help but come up to her and kiss her, "Because I want to make you happy. The way you looked just now made me feel Heartbroken."
Murong Jing glared at Mu Qing pretending to be fierce, but almost the moment she made eye contact with Mu Qing, she became gentle. She turned her head and looked at the lively scene on the street without any thoughts, and the corners of her mouth curled up quietly. got up.
Mu Qing smiled knowingly, holding Murong Jing's hand and walking towards the Pharmacy Merchant Guild Hall.
Mu Qing didn't say another word until he stepped onto the street where the Pharmacy Guild Hall was located. Murong Jing was satisfied with the tranquility that belonged to the two of them alone in the crowd.
She turned her head and glanced at Mu Qing, but hesitated to speak.
Mu Qing's mind had been on her, and he asked curiously: "What's wrong?"
Murong Jing asked with a sullen face: "Aren't you curious at all about what Uncle Liu and I talked about?"
Mu Qing looked into Murong Jing's eyes and answered truthfully: "I'm curious. But I enjoyed the feeling of walking on the street with you just now, and I don't want other things to affect the time that belongs to the two of us."
Murong Jing's heart beat faster, but she still pretended to be nonchalant, and even retorted: "This is just self-deception, you are just a shameless bastard, there is no time left for me alone. "
Murong Jing's subsequent words were inaudible, but Mu Qing could still hear them clearly, and he accepted Murong Jing's complaints calmly.
Just like Liu Weirui would suddenly feel sad when facing Liu Chaoge, Murong Jing would complain or even get awkward in front of him. In Mu Qing's eyes, it was a good thing that he was lucky enough. When he was most afraid of the situation, they were all like strangers. Facing him calmly was an outcome he could not accept.
"What's wrong? Do you think I'm wrong?"
Murong Jing pinched Mu Qing again.
Mu Qing raised his eyebrows. In some aspects, Murong Jing was actually more like a little girl than Liu Weirui, and she was also quite violent...
Mu Qing's heart moved slightly. He held Murong Jing's face, leaned over and kissed Murong Jing's lips.
"Um?"
Murong Jing stared, her whole body stiffened for a moment, and then she resisted fiercely. One hand slapped Mu Qing's chest crazily, and the other hand pinched the soft flesh of Mu Qing's waist crazily.
The contact between the two did not use any defense to protect the body, so Murong Jing's rain-like attack was really painful, but Mu Qing refused to let go, and the harder Murong Jing pinched him, the harder he kissed him. deep.
"Uh-aha-"
Finally, the breath in their chests was exhausted in a fierce contact, and Mu Qing let go of Murong Jing's lips.
Murong Jing's chest was heaving, and she took a few steps back with a look of shame and anger, pointing at Mu Qing's face, "You..."
She called Mu Qing "you" several times, but didn't say anything.
Mu Qing approached her, and as soon as he took half a step, she whispered like a frightened bird: "Don't come here!"
Mu Qing was obedient and stood there honestly. He lowered his gaze slightly. The morning sunlight was clear and light. Murong Jing's two red lips were slightly swollen, with a trace of unusually eye-catching crystals, like full petals filled with dew. .
Mu Qing was a little intoxicated.
Murong Jing felt Mu Qing's fiery gaze and pursed her lips subconsciously. Then she suddenly realized that her lips were covered with saliva. She was so angry that she rushed towards Mu Qing and wanted to take action again.
With quick eyes and quick hands, Mu Qing directly held Murong Jing's wrist, put his other hand around Murong Jing's waist, lowered his head and asked with a half-smile: "Are you coming again?"
Murong Jing twisted her body and was about to take action, but suddenly realized that Mu Qing's eyes had been staring at her, and she froze immediately.
Mu Qing raised his hand, Murong Jing's neck shrank, and she closed her eyes subconsciously. Mu Qing, with a smile on her face, twirled a few hairs that fell on her face with her fingers, and gently tucked them behind her ears. "alright."
Murong Jing opened her eyes and looked at Mu Qing strangely.
Mu Qing lowered his head and pretended to be a fierce threat: "This is the lesson I will teach you. If you dare to touch me again in the future, I will retaliate even more severely!"
Murong Jing blinked, reached out and pinched Mu Qing hard.
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