Chapter 52: A Paradise in the Dark
Lu Yan once asked, what is on the other side of the stone wall?
When the stone wall was destroyed and several people walked in, they found that there was nothing behind the stone wall, and if there had to be anything, it was only despair, endless despair.
The most fragile and secret places in the heart will be magnified dozens of times here, all the things you want to see, what you don't want to see, what you forget, everything you remember is staged here, they are pervasive and impossible to prevent.
Xiang Qingwu watched coldly as Lu Yan, Bai Ke and Kong Yan gradually fell into their own fantasies.
Heartbreaking, his eyes were full of hatred Lu Yan, his gritted teeth seemed to be complaining about all the unfairness, he knelt on the ground and begged for even a little alms, this is Lu Yan that Xiang Qingwu has never seen, it is Lu Yan that no one has ever touched under the skin of that hanger.
Some people's hatred is so blatant, and some people's forbearance and confusion are silent, Bai Ke stood aside in a trance, looking ahead with his eyes scattered, he sometimes frowned, sometimes smiled, sometimes muttered, sometimes silent, what he was thinking, no one knew, what he was asking for, no one knew. In Xiang Qingwu's opinion, he was the most normal group of people in the contractor, but he came to Qiju Island, a place that seemed to be incompatible with him.
There is no doubt that all contractors come with a request, but what about Kong Yan? What is he asking for? And what is the sin he has committed?
Xiang Qingwu has always known that Kong Yan is a person with a deep city, and often the person with a deep city is also the smartest person, just like now.
"Miss Xiang seems disappointed." Kong Yan lowered his eyebrows and smiled, obviously in such a cold environment, but his forehead was covered with fine sweat.
Xiang Qingwu sat cross-legged, she looked up at Kong Yan, she was indeed a little curious, "How did you do it?" ”
Kong Yanfeng replied lightly, "It's just a matter of getting some chances, but what does Miss Xiang mean by this?" If the two of them die, it won't do us any good. ”
Xiang Qingwu sneered, "In that case, why didn't you remind them before you came in?" At the end of the day, you're no different from me. ”
Kong Yan admits that he is at a loss, he does have the same thoughts as Xiang Qingwu, and it is a common human disease to want to find out the secrets of the same kind, and he is no exception, but it is a pity that neither of them is stupid, and no one has calculated anyone.
In the endless darkness, Kong Yan's weak voice was accompanied by a faint cough, "Miss Xiang, is Xu Lin by your side?" ”
After coming in, everyone fell into hallucinations one after another, only Xiang Qingwu and Xu Lin were not confused, so Xu Lin was naturally by Xiang Qingwu's side, and Xiang Qingwu responded, "Do you have a way?" ”
Kong Yan chuckled, "I'm not sure, I'm only eighty percent sure." "It's annoying when some arrogant people are humble, such as Kong Yan.
Xu Lin was woken up by Xiang Qingwu's slap, the hot pain on his face made his brain not come back to his senses for a long time, he looked around in a daze, it was dark all around, his eyes widened in fear, his lips trembled, and he was frightened, "Could it be... Am I already dead? Am I lying in a coffin now? ”
Just as Xu Lin finished speaking, a low laugh came, and he trembled, "Who?" Who's laughing? ”
Kong Yan coughed lightly and said softly, "It's me, Kong Yan." ”
"You're dead too? Are you buried with me? Xu Lin said, secretly relieved.
The corners of Kong Yan's mouth twitched, and he said helplessly, "No, we are not dead, how do you feel now?" ”
Xu Lin's eyes were suddenly pleasantly surprised, he reached out and stroked his body, there was no missing arms or legs, and he immediately said excitedly, "I'm really not dead!" ”
Xiang Qingwu listened to Xu Lin's voice and said that it was impossible to have no resentment, since Kong Yan did not die at the beginning, then he who had already known the secret of Xu Lin must have looked for Xu Lin, and it was even very likely that Xu Lin had already known Kong Yan's plan, but he acquiesced in all Kong Yan's calculations for himself, and even watched himself fall off the cliff, and now everything she has suffered is inseparable from these two people.
Perhaps sensing Xiang Qingwu's faint hatred, Kong Yan said again, "Miss Xiang is not dead, she is next to you." ”
Xu Lin's excited voice stopped abruptly, he turned around with a complicated expression, he was like a child who had done something wrong, tangled grasping the corners of his clothes, wanting to apologize but didn't know how to speak, he was a monk, monks don't speak, although Kong Yan never let him tell a lie, but Kong Yan let him watch Xiang Qingwu fall into the cliff, he thought she was dead, so he left Kong Yan, he wanted to atone for his sins alone, at the moment when he was devoured by a big fish, he even had a trace of comfort, Maybe then he would be able to lighten his sins a little.
But in the end, his Buddha didn't want him, and he was destined to atone for his sins all the time.
"Miss Xiang, I did all of this, and it has nothing to do with Master Xulin." Kong Yan exonerated Xulin.
Xiang Qingwu only felt hypocritical, he had reached this point, what was he still calculating, Xiang Qingwu asked sarcastically, "Take one step and plan a hundred steps, Kong Yan, don't you feel tired?" ”
Kong Yan was slightly stunned, and then returned to his usual modesty and politeness," Miss Xiang said with a smile. ”
“...... Master Xiang, little monk-" The words that had been brewing for a long time were interrupted before they could be spoken, Kong Yan said, "Is the wooden fish of Little Master Xulin still on his body?" ”
Xu Lin let out a lost "um", and the courage he had just mustered up was like a popping balloon, and it dried up in an instant.
Kong Yan clenched the things in his palm tightly, and said affirmatively, "Bai Ke and Lu Yan have both fallen into an illusion, and they can't see their five fingers in this place, so they can only let the little master try to pull the two of them back from the illusion with scriptures and the sound of wooden fish." ”
Xiang Qingwu's phoenix eyes tightened, she thought that she had guessed what the thing that Kong Yan picked up before was, it was a Buddha bead, a Buddha bead that had been slightly burned.
Xu Lin hadn't figured out the current situation yet, but since Kong Yan said so, he didn't dare to delay, and took out the wooden fish from the cloth bag he was carrying, and he asked later, "Can the little monk recite the heart mantra?" ”
"It couldn't be better." Kong Yan nodded in agreement.
Xu Lin sat cross-legged, put the wooden fish in front of him, his eyes were lightly closed, accompanied by the rhythmic percussion sound of the wooden fish, his voice was like gurgling water, and said slowly, "Contemplating the Bodhisattva of Freedom, walking deep Prajnaparamita..... Relics, the color is not different from the empty, the empty is not different from the color, the color is empty, and the empty is the color...... Therefore, Prajnaparamita is a great mantra, a great mantra, a supreme mantra, a supreme mantra, and an unequal mantra......"
It is rumored that the Pure Heart Mantra is the only mantra created by later generations in addition to the ancient Buddhist scriptures, and only those who have good thoughts in their hearts can clear their minds and calm their minds to stop evil.
Xu Lin has killed countless lives, but he does not deny that he is still a kind person with compassion in his heart.
As time passed, the darkness around me dissipated little by little like mist, and the world gradually became clear in everyone's eyes.
Shichieshima is like an island made of human bones, it is a giant beast, constantly playing with these sinners abandoned by the gods, you never know what you will encounter in the next second, it will be hell or heaven.
The wind with the scent of flowers, the slapstick of laughter, and the sunshine that is almost forgotten.
Xiang Qingwu and the others were on a huge high platform, and under the high platform were countless men and women looking up to them, including men in the prime of life, young girls at the prime of life, old people with gray temples and babbling babies.
They all looked excitedly at the people on the high platform, as if they were worshipping their own gods.
Lu Yan and Bai Ke also came to their senses, and the two looked at each other as if they were stealing the day, and their faces were shocked.
Xiang Qingwu once thought that the place beyond the stone wall was cruel and dangerous, but he never thought that under the darkness was a paradise.
The towering mountains in the distance, such as the green and quiet lake inlaid with jade, the smoke curling in the village not far away, and the faint sight of chickens and ducks leisurely foraging under the peach tree in front of the door, all of which are like a well-depicted pastoral landscape painting, which makes people unconsciously relax all their guards, and makes people feel happy from the bottom of their hearts.
"God bless my generation, or Ji Tailai!" The leader suddenly opened his arms and shouted loudly.
"God bless my generation, or Ji Tailai!" A deafening shout arose, and they reverently worshipped the people who had descended from heaven on the high platform, their eyes full of excitement and admiration, and they all knelt on their knees, bowing three times and bowing nine times.
"Well, I'm not dreaming, am I?" Lu Yan was startled, but there was crazy excitement hidden in those black eyes.
No one in the world wants to be a god.
Kong Yan glanced at Lu Yan, and the regret in his eyes flashed, greed, the inferior nature that human beings can't eradicate.
"Miss Xiang, something is wrong with this." Kong Yan stepped forward and whispered to Xiang Qingwu's side.
Xu Lin's dark pupils suddenly constricted, and he looked at the skinless "monster" in shock, his lips trembled uncontrollably, "... Is that...... Donor? ”
Xiang Qingwu glanced at him indifferently, that glance was too light, it was like inadvertently sweeping a fallen leaf, a passerby, such an unfamiliar look made Xu Lin feel the pain that the senior brothers said for the first time, bitter, unexpected, he couldn't find the wound, but it hurt more than the master chopping his finger.
After bowing, the old man skillfully commanded four sturdy men to carry a ladder covered with red paint and placed it next to the high platform, and he led everyone to stand neatly on both sides, rubbing his hands and saying excitedly, "Congratulations to the Chosen One coming to Yan Village, I think you are already very tired, we have prepared a good banquet for you, and I am bothering you to go with the old man." ”
Kong Yan's narrow eyes were full of inquiry, and he looked at the old man who was dying and smiled humbly and politely, "I don't know what to call this old man?" ”
"The Chosen One is old, you just need to call me Yan Lao, the wine and food are ready, you come with me." Yan Lao humbly bent over and said kindly.
"It doesn't matter what he is Yan Cun Yan, let's go and see it." Bai Ke raised his eyebrows and was a little excited.
Xiang Qingwu took the lead in getting off the high platform, it stands to reason that no matter who sees her like this, they will be horrified, even Kong Yan at the beginning can't help but feel a beat in his heart, but this group of people in Yan Village regard Xiang Qingwu as the same as others, and even more respectful.
The so-called good wine and good dishes are just two steamed fish, a stack of braised pork, and a few plates of stir-fried side dishes, and the wine is also a general sweet glutinous rice wine. In the past, Xiang Qingwu and Lu Yan were just daily side dishes. For Kong Yan and Bai Ke, they are simply a little stingy.
But it is undeniable that this time is different, and even a stack of small stir-fried fried products has long been better than all the delicious food in the world for them who were once suffering from hunger.