"I seem to be a little lost. Pen, fun, pavilion www. biquge。 info" Jiukong Xun, who had a black knife tied to his waist, picked up the wine jug and poured it depressedly: "Recently, I can't remember the road more and more...... Although I can't remember it clearly. ”

It is still a strange-shaped giant tree all the way, and all the big trees that appear in front of Jiukong Xun are basically more than 1,000 years old.

There has never been anything that can live that long, but the trees in front of you are an exception.

"There is a 'strange spirit' to protect you." Thinking like this, Jiukong Xun respectfully bowed deeply to the natural miracle in front of him: "Trees, it's really disturbing. ”

I don't know if it's an illusion, but Jiukong Xun always feels that these trees can understand what he says. This time, Jiukong Xun withdrew the black knife from its scabbard to avoid harming these spirit trees.

Although they do not speak, they are ancient witnesses in their own right.

In the astonished gaze of the Nine Sky Smoke, an old face appeared on the mottled bark, and then the trees pulled out their feet buried deep in the dirt and made a way for themselves.

After being stunned for a while, Jiukong Xun looked at the big trees walking away and couldn't help laughing: "Hahaha! This kind of thing happens all the time! ”

Yes, the age of the yokai.

No matter what it is, even a grain of rice may be inhabited by the gods, and maintaining a certain sense of reverence is the right way to survive.

As he spoke, Jiukong Xun looked at the path that the big trees had given way, and a rock crack on the rock wall that only allowed one person to pass through was clearly presented in front of his eyes, if it weren't for the awe just now, it would be impossible for Jiukong Xun to find this rock crack blocked by the big tree alone.

"Go in and have a look?" Jiukong Xun happily tied the wine gourd behind his back and carefully climbed sideways into the rock crevice.

It's a very narrow passage, indeed, but it's clear that it leads somewhere.

"There is a sense of 'the kind old man in the mountains has been gifted by the kind gods'." Jiukong said with a smile, but his mentality was inevitably corrected.

As I said before, this is the age of monsters.

Unfortunately, most of the demons are not very friendly.

Even Jiukong Xun, who is already the leader in this group, will wake up twelve points of vigilance in normal times. In this era, whoever has the biggest fist and the sharpest knife is the survivor, and this time there will be no exception.

Nine Sky Smoke crawled for a long, long time.

One day? Three days? Or a month? In short, between the dark stone walls on both sides, it seems that even the concept of time does not exist.

The only option is to move forward, keep moving forward. But the insignificant loneliness does not affect the will of the ghost man, who has been tempered into steel, he is a strong man.

Finally, Jiukong Xun saw the light, and the dazzling light bloomed at the other end.

"Where is this again?" Jiukong Xun looked around in amazement: "I crawled to a terrible place." ”

If it was just a doubt before, now there is only one thought left in Jiukong Xun.

【Miracle】

A sea of flowers that spreads beyond the horizon, and you can't see the edge of the sunflower at a glance.

The rocks behind him disappeared without a trace for some reason, and Jiukong Xun stood in the shocking sea of flowers, unable to help himself.

The breeze blows, the sea of sun flowers is blown wave after wave, and the petals in the sky are scattered in the clear sky.

The golden sun, the golden sunflowers, the golden everything

"Oh my God......" Jiukong Smoke muttered, it has experienced infinite killing and strife through the vicissitudes of life, and is deeply mired in the quagmire of blood and flesh and cannot extricate itself, but when will it see such a scene?

Innocent, innocent, the purest form of life.

The sea of sun flowers reflected in the golden pupils of the ghosts, and the emotions called "friendliness" and "happiness" continue to arise from the [sunflowers].

It is completely a fairyland that only exists in dreams, the last pure land of the world that has not been tainted by "rage".

No, if you say "berserk", there should be only one left here.

Nine empty smoke itself.

"You don't need to look at yourself that way, you're not berserk. Guests. ”

A gentle female voice sounded from behind, and Jiukong Xun slowly turned around and bowed: "You are the master of this sea of sun flowers, it's really a beautiful sight." I can't put it into words. Jiukong Xun scratched his head and said embarrassedly: "I'm stupid." ”

Jiukong Xun's words made the beautiful woman gently cover her mouth and smile: "Poof, you are really an interesting [person]!" ”

At this time, Jiukong Xun was able to understand the owner of this place.

Her eyes are as red as rubies, and her hair is dark green.

The owner of the sea of flowers is not charming, but he gives Jiukong Smoke an indescribable pure beauty. This is unmatched by youkai from the outside world.

The owner of the sea of flowers, dressed as a flower farmer, gently put the hat on her head, although it was a vulgar peasant costume, but she wore a strange beauty.

"To be honest, I was really shocked." The owner of the sea of flowers tilted his head and smiled: "Generally speaking, there will never be guests here, and it is no surprise that you can come in." ”

"If I have to say it, it should be an invitation."

Jiukong Xun took off his hood, revealing the appearance of a slightly majestic ghost man, and wondered: "I'm just a martial artist who can't even be considered a human, why did you invite me?" ”

The owner of the sea of flowers was not surprised by the appearance of Jiukong Xun, but smiled faintly: "Because Mr. is a friend of nature, I should also be regarded as a part of nature, isn't it a matter of course to invite friends to come to the house?" ”

"What's more, sir, you also like sunflowers." The master of the sea of flowers suddenly hugged Jiukong Xun and smiled happily: "Sir, you can also read their words, right?" ”

"If you have to say it, you should be able to read it." Jiukong Xun was taken aback by the sudden intimacy of the owner of the sea of flowers, but then reacted and replied embarrassedly.

"Ah...... Sorry, sorry, a bit rude. The owner of the sea of flowers, who felt that he was not very polite, was also a little embarrassed, but more of the joy of finding a soulmate: "I've been wondering if there will be people who understand me, and now it seems that there is." ”

"I'm a part of nature, but I'm very fond of sunflowers." The owner of the sea of flowers looked up at the dazzling sun, folded his hands and praised: "Although they are so weak, they still have hope and grow tenaciously towards the sun." ”

"The sun in our hearts, like the sun in the sky, is unattainable, but it is the fundamental motivation for us to be able to live strong even after suffering - hope." The owner of the sea of flowers half-knelt on the ground, sincerely caressing the golden sunflowers, although the flowers are gorgeous but not squeamish, like a butterfly that has broken out of the cocoon and is reborn.

"Yes, hope is important." Jiukong Xun nodded and praised: "But I will never be able to catch it." ”

The master of the sea of flowers paused.

"Sir, your mind is as pure as flowing water, but it is also as hard as a diamond." The owner of the sea of flowers turned around, as if regretting something: "The most important thing is that you don't have [the sun] in your heart. ”

Sun?

"What is the sun? Is it hope? Jiukong smiled bitterly, "In this bastard world, where is there any hope?" There was a smell of blood. ”

"yes...... A disgusting world. The owner of the sea of flowers said thoughtfully: "However, even so, there should be something worth nostalgic." Existence is reasonable, and although this world is cruel, there is another side. ”

"The other side?" Jiukong Xun was stunned, then shook his head and laughed at himself: "Anyway, it has nothing to do with me." ”

"Sir." The gentle face of the owner of the sea of flowers was almost on Jiukong Xun's face, and she said seriously word by word: "I firmly believe that you will definitely find the sun in your heart, you will." ”

"I try, I try." Jiukong Xun's body leaned back and replied perfunctorily.

The owner of the sea of flowers was silent.

After a long time, the master of the sea of flowers turned around and spoke: "Sir, you have a lot of power, but it's not enough. ”

"What do you say...... What is the meaning? Jiukong Xun wondered.

"I mean, if- one day, you're old enough to change the world with your power, will you end this hell with your own hands?"

This time, it was difficult to hide the consternation on his face.

The master of the sea of flowers smiled shyly: "I know it's a little unrealistic for me to say this, but how can I know if I don't try?" ”

Jiukong Xun shook his head and said, "I'm sorry, I'm a realist. These things will be said when the time comes, if there is a time. What's more, this kind of thing is not so simple. ”

Jiukong Xun tapped his head with his sharp claws, and said helplessly: "Suppose, suppose I end this world, then what about after that?" Creating a new order? Or is it a hegemony? With all due respect, I'm not interested. ”

"A harmonious world where humans and monsters coexist in harmony, without strife and without blood." The owner of the sea of flowers still turned his back, but there was a hint of indescribable emotion in his words: "It's ridiculous, right? ”

“…… It's ridiculous to be honest. Jiukong Xun said regretfully: "You may not know that the contradiction between humans and monsters outside has reached the point of irreconcilability, and not only the death of one party cannot be ended. The world you are talking about is simply not possible. ”

"Originally, I thought so, until I saw you, sir." The owner of the sea of flowers came to Jiukong Xun's side, as if he wanted to take a closer look at the ghost in front of him.

"Me?"

"Yes, sir, you are obviously a ghost with only a spirit, but you have a human heart." The master of the sea of flowers smiled, and smiled very gently: "I also feel all kinds of bonds from you-both human and all kinds of monsters. Sir, aren't you yourself an example of a youkai living in harmony with humans? ”

Jiukong Xun was silent.

"So, I've always believed in hope, even if it's just a few bits." The owner of the sea of flowers hoped: "Hehe, it's ridiculous." I'm not a sunflower monster, but I yearn for the sun just as much as the sunflower. ”

“…… Dare to ask the name? Jiukong Xun smiled: "You are also a very interesting monster." ”

The master of the sea of flowers frowned and said suspiciously: "Name...... Words? I haven't figured it out yet, so I'll tell you next time we meet. ”

"Will we see each other again?" Jiukong sneered, "You plan to wait until that kind of world appears before you come out, right?" ”

"There will be." The owner of the sea of flowers smiled, but there was undoubted confidence in his words: "Definitely." ”

"Thank you for listening to me say so much, and it's almost time to send you out." The master of the sea of flowers waved goodbye to Jiukong Xun and said, "Goodbye, Mr. Xun." ”

In a trance, Jiukong Xun had returned to the side of the stone wall. Looking at the stone wall again, the previous stone crevice that only allowed one person to pass through disappeared without a trace.

"You know my name." Jiukong sneered.

But......

...... world where humans and yokai coexist?

Is it really possible?

Jiukong Xun shook his head.

Who knows? 】