Volume 1: Huangquan December Chapter 303: Seven Abandoned Corpses
Xuanzhen Town is a little bigger than before, but not much bigger. The population has only increased, not decreased, but it has not been felt that it is more prosperous than it used to be. Or maybe he's seen more bustling and noisy places, where the slightest progress seems insignificant. This does not prevent him from liking "home". He said that stepping on this land again gave him an indescribable sense of security.
Just like he said to Tang Huailan, in addition to Ah Qi, the only person who accompanied him to Xuanzhen Town was Rin Shanhai.
On the way to Xuanzhen Town, they didn't say much. The city lord of Dailuan equipped them with fast horses, and he wanted the mountains and seas to go early and return early, so he didn't use it for as long as before. Occasionally, they would repeatedly mention Dai Luan, saying what the current situation of her family was and who were the most suspicious. The two of them still know these in their hearts. On two occasions, they mentioned Mo Liang and Jiang Doudou respectively. It may be that the "redundancy" given by Ye Yuejun made Ghost sigh allow him to do some behaviors that exceed the preset and save his life. He should be safe, probably. Tang He's death in the Snow Yan Valley made the Snow Yan Sect somewhat famous, and this was a good opportunity to expand its power, but Chi Li resolutely adhered to the wishes of his ancestors, and still only accepted those who were true hermits and those with special backgrounds. As for Jiang Doudou's child...... If only she could forget all this. Originally, there were some medicines on the rivers and lakes that could make people gradually forget things, but after thinking about it, this can be regarded as depriving the little girl of some kind of power - the right to hold memories. Regarding her physical and mental problems, there is also controversy within the Xue Yan Sect. But it's safe for her to stay there for the time being, and it's up to her to decide between herself and Ikeri in the future.
To a former friend, they tacitly did not say a word, as if to escape. This somewhat disappointed them in themselves.
Shanhai returned to the weeping corpse house with Shi Wuqi and Miss Qi. He followed without abandonment, and walked through the courtyard gate and corridor in a dignified manner, as if the gate had been open to the street. But in fact, he knew that it was an enchantment that only Shi Wuqi could master. If ordinary people want to go in, they can only lie in the coffin of the mass grave for the night. Although Xuanzhen Town has expanded a bit, the mass grave is still the same. It's just that some of the bones have melted away under the erosion of the wind and rain, and some strange guests have been added.
Nothing has changed inside the Wailing House, not even spotless. They didn't stay long, just glanced at it and left.
"Aren't you here to let Miss Qi take medicine?"
"She doesn't remember much of this place." Shi Wuqi shook his head, "Sure enough, it's best to go to a place she was familiar with before her death." ”
"But you don't remember what she knew when she was alive?"
"Definitely. But since I regained my memory, the two of us were indeed in some ruins. ”
“…… Shrine? ”
So they went to the shrine. The horses were tethered here, and the three of them walked over to see the scenery along the way. The streets are wider, some of the storefronts have changed, some have not—the mountains and seas are not very clear. The pharmacy that had bought medicine for Ah Luan was still there, and Shanhai deliberately went in to take a look, but it had already been replaced. The new shopkeeper is a young man, and he says he doesn't know where the old man is. Shanhai has some regrets.
The shrine was renovated, which was a surprise. But despite all the glamour, there are still no people who come to worship here. The moss on the steps, the dust on the torii gate, and the rustling of the small animals all show a kind of loneliness that no one cares about.
No, there is one more person.
The first thing that catches my ears is the crisp and melodious ringtone. The two of them, except for Miss Qi, raised their heads and looked at the long and deep stone steps that had sunk into the forest. A woman came with a lot of money. She was dressed in a simple shrine maiden costume, but Shan Hai could tell from her soft appearance that this person was the one he had encountered in the Six Realms of Impermanence.
Qinghe Remnant Flower Utsuki-kun.
"Why are you here?" Shi Wuqi and her are old acquaintances, "I thought that someone had finally taken over this place." ”
“……”
Mao Yuejun didn't reply, just raised his head and smiled lightly, his expression was a little sad. So, the two soon realized what the reason she was here was. Obviously—she's impermanent.
"I've worked so hard, don't you come to stop me, right? Even if it's you, I'm not going to back down. ”
"I know...... But I'm not here to stop you. There are other people who are so impermanent. Until then, I'll ask the Lord for some time. Although, presumably, it was futile, but I thought it would be better to say something. I am busy with work, so I have only time to meet so far, so please forgive me. ”
Mao Yuejun made a salute, and Shanhai followed in return, and took the opportunity to take a look at Shi Wuqi. Wu Qi didn't speak, just pursed his lips, and his expression was a little impatient.
"Only now? What do you want to say? Isn't it all late? ”
"It's not too late. It's never too late until you make a move...... If it doesn't work, there's no point in saying it sooner or later. I think I should remind you of what happened at that time—your business. ”
Although they are friends, they are now quite an afterthought, which makes Shi Wuqi a little annoyed. What did you do earlier? Wu Qi and Shanhai glanced back at Miss Qi at the same time, and there was no look in her eyes. If you think about it, you don't think so. If those things can easily make him decide that they are not worth it, there is no need to retrieve memories for her and them, is he really willing?
A brief silence is considered permission. Utsuki-kun shook his head unconsciously, and raised the Kagura bell in his hand. Shi Wuqi instinctively wanted to reach out, did he subconsciously misjudge the other party's actions as an attack, or was he worried that what Mao Yuejun was going to do was objectively aggressive? He couldn't say it himself, but for a moment, he hesitated a little.
"You're not the only one here." Shi Wuqi stared at the high woodland of the shrine with his only remaining eyes, "There are still people." ”
"Jiyue-kun is also here."
Mao Yuejun did not hide it and generously admitted it. Shan Hai also looked there, and Jiyuejun didn't know when the negative qin appeared, and only a small part of his body was hidden in the bamboo forest. The shadows of the bamboo leaves swayed on his face and clothes, making the mountains and seas a little unfamiliar.
"So someone else is stopping me, right?" Shi Wuqi was talking to Jiyue Jun, "But it's useless, none of you can stop me." ”
"You got something incredible from She Jiu."
Jiyue-kun's blindfold was still covering his face. He walked slowly down the stone steps, his steps calm, his tone calm.
"Indeed."
Shanhai remembered this incident, and he didn't give up even at the cost of one of his own eyes. But what the use of the red crystals was, Shi Wuqi never made it clear. Now, he looked at Jiyue-kun, expecting an answer.
"That thing isn't on you."
Jiyuejun said, looking at the Qi girl behind them. Shi Wuqi subconsciously turned sideways and blocked it. But of course it was useless, Jiyuejun's eyes could clearly see the scarlet in the darkness, the light like blood droplets.
Shanhai frowned slightly: "What is that ......?"
"That's to prevent the six impermanences." Jiyuejun said indifferently, "That was originally a bargaining chip for She Jiu to be wary of Gaoyuejun. But after so many years, he has already understood Gao Yuejun's personality, and this thing is no longer needed. Now, he'd traded it for a more useful item from the Lord of the Hundred Bones. As long as Miss Qi wears that treasure, the six realms of impermanence can't hurt her in the slightest...... So, they sent you. ”
“…… I'm sorry. If we could, I wouldn't want us to get to the point where we were swords facing each other. Once you've figured out the cause and effect, decide whether to do it or not. ”
Rin Shanhai opened his mouth slightly, exposing the unbelievable. He didn't expect that Shi Wuqi had already expected and started to prepare for this step. Should he have been a stranger to Wu Qi? No, that's what he ...... It was him at the beginning.
He has never changed.
"What are you doing there?" Jiyue-kun suddenly said to Shanhai, "Come here, come here." ”
The warm breeze of spring business blows through his body, making him creepy.
Was Jiyue-kun like this before? He looked at him, at the delicate and gloomy face, at the corners of the lips with just the right curvature, and at the dark curtains on the clear eyes. He hadn't seen him for years—and even shorter intervals than before—everything about Jiyue-kun was familiar to him. Indeed, he was such a man...... It should be.
Is it himself who has changed?
Shan Hai didn't know how to answer. Not only the shell, but also his heart felt a deep desolation.
Shi Wuqi looked at him directly, like a fierce beast staring at its prey. Shanhai felt an indescribable tremble, not fear, but something else, something like threat.
Does he agree with his own past?
Are you willing to go over on your own?
Rin shook his head.
"I know you're not that kind of person."
"Which one? What do you know about me? ”
"I'll admit that I still don't know you well enough for two years. But...... I understand everything you do. ”
"Understand? Understand what? Which part? ”
The words were unknown, so Shi Wuqi showed a somewhat dangerous expression. He raised an eyebrow with a hint of intimidation, though not intended. Rin Yamakai forced himself to calm down, taking a small step back and trying to keep a safe distance. But doing so seemed to make Wu Qi even more dissatisfied, and he regretted it when he realized it.
That's not what he meant.
"Understand you...... Be prepared, think well, understand your style, your temperament, your choices. This too, yes...... I have not reproached you for the cause. ”
"Why don't you blame me?"
"I believe I truly understand you. You are part of the youkai. ”
"Part of it?"
"Because that's how it makes sense."
"You don't understand!" The corners of Shi Wuqi's eyes suddenly burst out with a strange golden light, "You are understanding!" Self-righteous understanding! That's why you didn't blame me for your choice, for Qi, and your father's ...... Is it? Isn't it? ”
Shanhai did not speak. He himself did not expect that such an unexpected fear would be inflicted by his best friend. He felt very unwell, but he was at a loss, unable to cope, and had nowhere to run.
His silence was more of a tacit acquiescence.
"Because I'm a demon, you think so, don't you!"
Before things could go in a worse direction, Utsuki-kun suddenly shook the Kagura bell. The hurried sound led them to a bizarre picture. It wasn't the first time Shanhai had experienced this kind of transition, and he didn't know if Shi Wuqi was the same. But it doesn't matter. This not gentle bell is like a huge hand, using violence to forcibly drag them away, to the fragments of history.
The first thing Shanhai saw was not Shi Wuqi more than 30 years ago, but the back of a girl.
Although it is easy to be confused by the length of her hair alone, Yamakai knows that it must be a girl, because she is wearing a red and white shrine maiden costume. The style of the dress is no different from that of Utsuki-kun.
With those broken and flickering fragments, Yamakai understood that she was the shrine maiden of this shrine. It is her duty to listen to the trivial matters of the townspeople, play with the children, pray for blessings and disasters, and protect the party. It's just that few people visit this shrine, and she is very lonely. Because this is an ominous place—the place where the "Xuanzhen" is sealed.
Shanhai can only see her back. This made the thin figure even more desolate.
She must be the granddaughter of the Seventh Twilight, the Seventh Xiangling.
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