Volume 1: Huangquan December Chapter 243: Repaying Grievances with Virtue
At night, Mu Wan hid on the rooftop alone, and did not let people look for her.
Although Dai Luan repeatedly called her down to go back to rest, she also turned a deaf ear. Not to mention the mountains and seas and the absence of abandonment, they can't persuade anything. The reason for the current embarrassing situation is naturally inseparable from the events of the day.
First, it was Gao Yuejun who said that Xie Hualing did not have Gu poison in his body, which was a joke by She Jiu. And when she said this, the audience showed an unprecedented anger, which was stranger than the real Gu poison, and Gao Yuejun said that she could not understand. Whether this was really the case, they could hardly say for sure, and even if they asked her repeatedly, they flatly denied it. Mu Wan even wanted She Jiu to show up for a confrontation, but Gao Yuejun said that he was not there, but she could guarantee it as a real pavilion master.
When the thought of this calamity sprouted in the hearts of men, something more terrible than poison or plague had already begun to spread.
It is said that the words of the people. And the words are terrible.
The second is that Mu Wan did not ask Gao Yuejun for the antidote to the tengu.
This doesn't seem to be explained by the argument of self-esteem alone. Mu Wan seemed to have made up his mind from the beginning, even if he came to the Shadow Pavilion, he didn't say a word about the Shi Gods. I don't know if it's a psychological effect, she felt Gao Yuejun's gaze sweep over her several times, with a hint of inquiry—asking her if she had any other questions to say. But the Lord of the Shadow Pavilion is very cunning, if you don't say it, she doesn't ask, just hang each other like that, and no one will let go.
When she was about to leave, Shanhai kindly reminded Mu Wan, but she didn't speak. Mu Wan hesitated at first, but Gao Yuejun didn't even urge, just looked at her with interest. Rin Shanhai was not stupid, knowing that she had already made up her mind, Shi Wuqi didn't say anything in front of Gao Yuejun. Dai Luan felt strange and was about to say something, but was persuaded to go back by a look from Wu Qi, and gave up.
According to Shi Wuqi's position on Gao Yuejun, he can be regarded as giving Mu Wan enough face. But as soon as he left the Shadow Pavilion, he asked faster than the mountains and seas:
"Why didn't you say anything about the tengu?"
"She knows everything. When Ah Luan mentioned the ghost sigh, her eyes were also meaningful, and there was nothing she didn't know. I don't need to say it, it's just self-inflicted humiliation. ”
"Since she knows everything, why don't you just ask?" Shi Wuqi frowned, "Are you going to give up your Shishen and your identity as an onmyoji?" ”
It is not easy to say that Shi Wuqi has been holding back for a long time, and it is not easy to have the consciousness not to quarrel in front of "outsiders". But on this topic, Mu Wan does not appreciate it.
"Tengu is different!" She shouted loudly, not caring if Satsuki-kun could hear it, "It's not an ordinary Shikami, it's good if it's that simple." You know what? I've been dreaming a lot lately. In my dream, the tengu chased after me, opening his bloody mouth, accusing me of being unworthy of being a good master and not qualified to be a demon envoy. I wake up and have to face your accusations, am I not tired? ”
"But you're running away from the problem." He hit the nail on the head, "I heard what happened when you returned to Xueyan Valley, I thought that you had grown up, and you could better distinguish between black and white, and be more decisive." But no—I don't see your growth at all from this thing. ”
"What does it have to do with you whether I grow up or not? Are you my father or my mother? If you were really my brother, I would be able to fight you now. I can't afford to gamble, you know? I can't afford to gamble! My life is worthless, really, worthless. But I don't want to die like that! How do I explain to my mother and my brother? When I get to Jiuquan, what face do I have to see my father? What do you know? You weren't there when we needed you, you weren't involved in our past...... You don't understand anything. ”
The master and apprentice who tried to persuade them were also silent. Her words were not wrong, but they were by no means deliberate. This is a bit poignant, and it can be seen from Mu Wan's expression that she regretted it after she finished speaking.
It shouldn't be. Obviously I think I have grown up a little, how can I make such a naïve mistake?
Shi Wuqi did not speak. The evening breeze blew across his face, lifting strands of long hair. Speaking of which, his hair has grown a lot, and I don't know how long he has been with Miss Qi in that dark world. If no one could speak, ordinary people would soon go crazy, right? Isn't he the only living man, also fighting all day long for survival, for freedom?
His face was a little tired.
"Well, I don't understand." He took a deep breath, "I don't have any memory of the past, and I don't have any impression of my family, I only remember Qi, and I forgot that she was a human or a demon." Indeed, the joys and sorrows of the world are not in line with my heart. Sorry, shouldn't have said that. ”
He didn't mention the part of Mu Wan's words that really hurt him, and skillfully bypassed the forced parting. Even, he didn't show a trace of blame, and bluntly admitted his unwarranted mistakes. This made Mu Wan's heart even more blocked, maybe Shi Wuqi and her quarreled directly, and the two of them could be more relieved. But they didn't, and the one surnamed Shi didn't give her this opportunity.
Even Shanhai and Ah Luan couldn't see whether all this was the seamless acting skills of the Lord of the Hundred Bones, or the heartfelt voice.
After that, several people were silent, and they returned to the inn without a word. It was late when they returned, and they didn't realize that they had spent so much time in the Shadow Pavilion. Ordering cold dishes casually was considered dinner, but Mu Wan didn't eat it and went upstairs. Ah Luan went to call, but she didn't see her in the house. Listening to the miscellaneous people, she ran to the roof of the building and didn't let people go up to disturb her.
Ah Luan ran down to report, Shanhai hated iron and steel. He sighed and said that whatever she is, you eat yours. Actually, none of them ate much.
The night was getting deeper. There is no moon tonight, and the clouds obscure all the light sources of the firmament. A few drizzles spilled down and fell on her face, cold and stinging. In the end, this faint numbness covered the entire face, making Mu Wan feel as if he was wearing a mask, and his hands were as if he was wearing gloves, which was extremely stiff. She wasn't cold, she just kept sitting on the eaves with her knees crossed, sitting for too long.
After a while, the cold touch was completely gone. Mu Wan thought that he was finally frozen, but he was not. When she raised her sore neck, she saw Miss Qi stretch out her clothes and build a small shed with her arms to cover them. I don't know when I came, but I didn't even notice it. Is it too lax, or is it too reassuring?
She could have borrowed an umbrella from the shopkeeper, but she didn't—he didn't.
“…… Are you going to sit here? ”
Mu Wan opened her mouth, and the long silence made her throat ache slightly. So Miss Qi sat down and put her clothes on her head. Speaking of which, as long as Mu Wan gets closer, he can smell a faint fragrance on Ah Qi's body. It's not an ordinary demonic aura, it's just a simple incense, and it may be used for antiseptic measures and the like. It smells a bit like damp wood, like dirt after rain, and is a fresh and natural scent.
"I shouldn't have said that." Mu Wan said, "At least...... I didn't mean that. ”
Ah Qi just stared blankly ahead, nodding slightly at her speech. Mu Wan wasn't sure if Shi Wuqi could really hear it word for word when he spoke in this place. But she didn't want to hold it any longer, so she continued:
"I know it's not convincing, but in a hurry, it can feel like it's true. But...... Actually, no, really. I'm a little complaining, if he is there when I go back to Xueyan Valley, I can solve a lot of unnecessary troubles. But I figured it out, that's fine, I can't always let them help me solve the problem. In this case, it is not possible to lack those necessary experiences and always rely on the strength of your peers to take shortcuts. ”
Ah Qi nodded again, as if he could really understand.
Mu Wan also looked ahead, just like her, staring blankly at the scenery in the middle of the night. The houses of the inhabitants of Qinglize are scattered, and there is no need to build them that high. This inn is the tallest building, and as far as the eye can see, the outline of the building in the smoke and rain is a little illusory, and the border cannot be seen clearly, almost half blending into this night.
They all stopped talking, just next to each other, waiting for the time to flow slowly. After a long time, Mu Wan felt a little sleepy and yawned. She secretly wondered if she would find Shi Wuqi and those two people hiding next to her when she went downstairs, and what should Miss Qi do, would she come down with her?
Just as she was thinking with her sleepy head, a different shadow flew towards her in the dark landscape.
Mu Wan narrowed his eyes, trying to take a closer look. The shadows were close enough before she could see them. For some reason, flocks of wild geese flew by in the middle of the night. Just as she was holding her head high, someone suddenly fell from the flock of geese. She was shocked and most of her spirits were gone.
The man landed in front of her, his steps as light as a bird, and only the faint grinding sound of the two tiles was imperceptible.
"Ye Yue-kun!" Mu Wan's sleepiness was swept away, "Why are you here?" ”
Seeing her again, Ye Yuejun's expression was a little complicated, but he was generally happy. She was both comforted and sad.
"I didn't expect you to be awake." She said, "I'm here to see you, just for a look." ”
"Hmm, you're ...... Come, do you want to deal with that incident of the ghost girl Thousand Faces? ”
Now that he was in good spirits, reason told Mu Wan that this was the only thing worthy of Ye Yuejun's visit.
“…… Well, sort of, but just along the way. I also know about Shui Wujun. The weapon has been recovered by black and white impermanence, so there is no need to worry. I was hoping to find the remnants of the Blue Oni's mask at the scene, but the fragments seemed to have completely melted into the lava. It's okay, it's not a big deal. I still have urgent things to do, so I'm just here to say hello. Say hello to them for me. ”
"Was it so rushed?" Mu Wan said incredulously, "Meeting you again is like a dream." Since you're in a hurry, I won't keep you either. Alas...... Luan must be eager to meet you. ”
"Haha...... I miss her too. But it's more important to see you. ”
Mu Wan didn't understand the meaning of the words yet. As he spoke, Ye Yuejun raised his head and whistled, and the hovering group of wild geese dropped something again. A sturdy cloth bag that was wrapped fell into Ye Yuejun's hand. She held it in front of Mu Wan and said quickly:
"I'm from the Snow Inkstone Valley. Chi Li, they are doing well, don't worry. It's just your mother...... Ah, don't panic, your mother is also healthy. You take this thing, it was Chi Li who asked me to hand it to you, and there is their letter in it. I wanted to quietly leave by your window, but I didn't expect you to be awake......"
Ye Yuejun traveled thousands of miles, and she made a special trip to see her to deliver the letter from her hometown, which moved Mu Wan very much. She looked at the package, it was not heavy, it was wrapped in many layers, it was not boxy, but a little narrow.
What could it be?
Mu Wan raised her head, and before she could express her gratitude to Ye Yuejun, she called a wild goose to say goodbye in a hurry.
Ran away.
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