Jun Nuochen couldn't help but recall the time when he first met An Tiankuo. At that time, although An Tiankuo was a teenager, he already had a place in the demon world, coupled with his high mana, he did not lose the style of a leader, and there were many followers around. Later, at a martial arts competition in the Demon World, An Tiankuo defeated all the contestants in a row, and no one dared to challenge him again.

Just when everyone thought that An Tiankuo would win the championship in this competition, a young man with an elegant atmosphere came to the stage and said that he wanted to compete with him. That's right, that young man is Jun Nuochen. At that time, Jun Nuochen had already practiced superb spells under Ye Qian's guidance, and there were few opponents. It's just that he is low-key and introverted, and few people in the demon world know his identity.

An Tiankuo was also young and vigorous at that time, and when he first saw him, he was disdainful of the person in front of him, only when this young man was the same as the defeated generals in front of him. However, after a few rounds of fighting, he realized that this teenager was by no means human.

An Tiankuo is used to seeing those sharp moves on weekdays, but he has never seen such a move as Jun Nuochen. The mana emitted by this man was as warm as his own, but when he looked closely, he showed murderous intent. So, he didn't dare to be careless, and concentrated on dealing with the people in front of him with all his strength.

"You won." After dozens of rounds between the two, An Tiankuo said to him indifferently. At that time, the onlookers didn't understand how these two people seemed to be on equal footing, and they didn't distinguish between winners and losers, so they suddenly admitted defeat. But only he himself understands that when he punched Jun Nuochen just now, that person had unconsciously dissolved his strength, so although his punch still hit Jun Nuochen, he no longer had half of his strength.

Jun Nuochen took a step forward with a smile and said, "Not really, if it weren't for the fact that you have fought several times, I wouldn't have had a chance to eliminate your internal strength." There was not half a triumphant pride in his words, but a total of modesty.

"Defeat is defeat, and there is no reason for it." An Tiankuo said, "I haven't met a master like you here for a long time, so even if I lose, I am willing." What is your name? ”

"Jun Nuochen."

"I remember you." An Tiankuo said and continued, "My name is An Tiankuo, I believe we will meet, and I am willing to fight with you again." So saying, he departed.

Later, not long after, at the dinner party of the demon king Yue Xuan, the two really met again. Since then, they have grown to know each other and become friends. And this friendship has existed for decades.

After listening to these stories, An Lengyao was silent for a while and did not speak.

"I'm sorry that even though I'm a friend of his, I didn't notice it when he was in danger. So, he was not saved. Jun Nuochen said. He has been gone for so many years, and he has always been unable to let go of himself because of this incident.

"No, Brother Nuochen, it's not your fault." An Lengyao said, "Thank you for telling me about my father. For so long, I wanted to find traces of him, but I couldn't do it. Today, from your mouth, I finally have a chance to know him a little more. ”

"I'm glad you think so. It's just that I couldn't help him back then, otherwise everything might have taken a turn for the better. Jun Nuochen couldn't help but sigh.

"If you want to blame, you should blame the man who killed my father and left me homeless." An Lengyao said coldly, "Today, I swore at my father's grave that I would avenge him in this life and in this life. Otherwise, you will not be a human being in this life! For more than a decade, he had tasted the taste of loneliness and the contempt of others, and he sometimes wondered if his father was still around. However, his father, the only person in the world who doted on him, was killed. Every time he thought about it, he couldn't help but feel a wave of hatred in his heart.

"Xiao Yao, I brought you here today to tell you everything about Tiankuo, not to make you determined to avenge him." Jun Nuochen paused, "On the contrary, I want you to let go of your hatred." ”

"How is that possible? The person who was killed was my father, how can I let go? An Lengyao said.

"There are some things that you don't fully understand. Back then, he adopted you and treated you as his own child, and I saw him give you infinite love, and my heart had to be moved. I think that's how fatherly love is in the world. He was in a high position at the time, and he was afraid that you would be calculated by someone with a heart in the demon world and protect you impenetrable, and even I didn't really see you a few times. Why does he just want you to have a good life? Now, if there is a spirit in heaven and you know that you live in revenge all day because of him, will he be happy? Jun Nuochen said to him.

An Lengyao was speechless, not knowing what to say. He had to admit that Jun Nuochen's words seeped into his heart. Yes, he thought, his father would never want to see him fall into hatred, and therefore unhappy. But should he really give up everything because of this? For many years, if it weren't for the fact that avenging his father could not be erased in his heart, he believed that he would not have been able to hold on for a long time.

Now, Jun Nuochen has asked him to let go, how can he let go?

After a long time, An Lengyao slowly spoke: "Brother Nuochen, I know that neither you nor my father want to see me unhappy because of revenge. However, in life, there are always some things that cannot be let go. I was born without relatives, and it was my father who willingly took me in and made me his own child. He never wanted to hide my identity. As early as when I was so young, he told me that although I was an orphan, as long as he was there, I was his most beloved son, and this love was worthy of the love of countless relatives. So, in my eyes, he is closer than my biological father. He was killed, and from my father's point of view, he naturally did not want me to avenge him, because it would make me unhappy. However, from the perspective of a son, am I indifferent to the murder of my father? In that case, I would not be as good as a brute. Once upon a time, I didn't know anything about my father's past, so I couldn't do anything about it. But now that I've learned a little bit about the past, it's time for me to really get to where I want to go. His words were cold and resolute, unquestionable.

Jun Nuochen sighed lightly, listening to the young man's words, he couldn't help but be a little moved. At a young age, it is really rare to have this filial piety. After so many years, he could hardly have imagined that this thirteen-year-old child had carried these past on his own for so long. He suddenly felt that he really didn't know whether it was right or wrong for him to bring An Lengyao here today. originally wanted An Lengyao to see his father, but although he did, it completely aroused the determination that had been sealed in his heart for a long time.

Jun Nuochen hesitated for a while, but finally spoke: "Xiaoyao, I am touched by your filial piety. I don't think I'm qualified to stop you at this moment, but you have to remember what I said, don't lose yourself because of hate. ”

"Brother Nuochen, I understand." An Lengyao replied, "I think you have been away from the Demon Realm for so long, and you have a lot to say to my father, I won't bother you, I have to go back and continue to prepare for the sacrifice in a few days." He quickly hid his emotions again and regained his composure.

"Well, you go first." Jun Nuochen said softly.

Jun Nuochen looked at the young man's thin back, and couldn't help but ask silently in his heart: An Tiankuo, will you blame me for bringing him to your grave today and telling you about it?

It wasn't until the boy faded out of his sight that Jun Nuochen withdrew his gaze. He looked up at the woods, where there were lush trees growing all around, blocking out the sunlight and allowing only a faint light to shine through the treetops. After all these years, the place has not changed in the slightest, and it is still deserted. After An Tiankuo died that year, he still went to Yue Xuan to leave a whole body for An Tiankuo and buried it in this hidden forest where few people came.

Back then, An Tiankuo became famous in the Demon Realm, but when what he did was exposed, those who followed him were either equally unable to escape death or were exiled from the Demon Realm, and the people and things related to him were erased. Now that the dust has dissipated, how many people in the world will remember An Tiankuo?

"Tiankuo, today I brought your son and told him what happened between us, but please forgive me for not telling him everything." Jun Nuochen touched the stone tablet in front of him.

"Do you think you didn't tell An Lengyao enough today?" A deep voice came.

Jun Nuochen looked back and found that Ye Qian had appeared not far away at some point.

"Elder, why are you here?" Jun Nuochen was a little surprised.

Ye Qian walked step by step with the crutches in his hand: "I heard a few demon soldiers say today that you interceded for Xiao Yao in the ancient palace and left with him, I guess you must have brought him here, so come and have a look." ”

Jun Nuochen didn't say anything more, he faintly saw a trace of anger in Ye Qian's gaze. He understood that Ye Qian didn't want An Lengyao to know too much after all, at least not now.

"Nuochen, you have always taken the overall situation into account, why are you so confused this time? There are some things that he knows more than he knows, and we can't take that risk. Ye Qian said in a deep voice.

"Elder, I know you are going to rebuke me today. But......" Jun Nuochen paused, "I also can't bear it." When I talked to Xiao Yao for the first time today, I could understand his pain and helplessness over the years. His love and longing for the sky can be learned from heaven and earth. Elder, from the standpoint of the Demon Realm, I am well aware of your concerns. But from the perspective of human nature, although we can't let him know everything back then, we should at least tell him a little bit about his father's past to relieve the longing of a son for many years, right? ”

Ye Qian had to admit that Jun Nuochen's words really made some sense. However, there are always some things that cannot be judged by feelings alone.

Seeing Ye Qian thoughtful, Jun Nuochen continued: "Actually, I also know that you cherish An Lengyao as much as I do. Therefore, despite the opposition of the Demon Queen, you should keep him by your side and teach him carefully. Although my approach is different from yours, my purpose is the same, out of pity for him. Today, I told him a lot, and I admit that it was a bit radical and made him want to avenge his father. But this also shows that he is a man of affection and righteousness. If we teach him to face these things correctly, wouldn't it be a good thing? ”

Ye Qian pondered for a while, and finally sighed: "You have been able to speak well since you were a child, and I was unwilling to back down on this matter, but you did convince me." Well, I'm not going to blame you for now. But you have to remember to be measured, and there are things that you should never tell him that you should never tell. ”

Jun Nuochen smiled faintly and replied gently, "Elder, aren't you still worried about me?" Now that I have told him, I am sure that he will not go back to the same path. I was negligent and caused Tiankuo to go astray, and now I will not be half negligent about his son. His words were still gentle, but they were firm.

Ye Qian looked at this child he had brought up since he was a child, and finally smiled: "I believe you, and I believe that I will not be wrong about Xiao Yao." Of course, there is also the friendship between him and Yue Ming, and for so long, I have rarely seen such a sincere friendship in the demon world. Yue Ming and An Lengyao, on the surface, their identities and statuses are very different, but they have become confidants in the world. I think that a beautiful and sincere friendship can resolve all grievances. ”

"yes." Jun Nuochen seemed to recall something, "Of course, this friendship exists precisely because the two of them don't know about the past. Grievances and grievances are inseparable, so why bother to pursue them? It's something I've only learned after years of wandering. It's not worth giving up the friendship of the present for the sake of the past. ”

Ye Qian didn't answer, but nodded approvingly.

Yes, there is some past, let it dissipate with the dream and become a permanent secret. In this way, it is not bad......