Chapter 102: The Road Ahead is Unclear
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Dugu Yi handed the Vermilion Bird egg to Dongfang Yuzhu, Dugu Yi didn't explain too much, after all, Dongfang Yuzhu was also present when Qin Qin explained to him, so there was no need for him to repeat those words.
After yesterday's pranayama, I learned about what happened from Dongfang Yuzhu, and there is no regret about the transfer of Suzaku to Dongfang Yuzhu, the only emotion is that he just sent away a hungry wolf and ushered in a tiger, but he still didn't feel that there were other 'people' in his body at all.
Of course, after losing Suzaku, Dugu Yi's recovery from his injuries was much slower, and after a night of healing, he was barely able to move freely, and even a small move was accompanied by a strong stinging pain. Naturally, in such a state, it is impossible to continue on the road.
I don't know what the reason is, Dongfang Yuzhu didn't tell Dugu Yi that there was also Qin Qin's reason for his appearance, and he didn't even say that all those people had been killed.
"I'm always embarrassed. "Dongfang Yuzhu didn't go to pick up the Vermilion Bird eggs.
"Nothing. Dugu Yi smiled faintly, for this girl who can say that she lives and dies together, even if she doesn't know what kind of feelings she has in her heart, at least she is grateful. Whether it was because of the same illness or some other reason, at least she didn't leave him after knowing the curse he was carrying, so Dugu Yi's attitude towards her was also a lot softer.
"There are indeed many benefits to the possession of Colored Feathers, however, as a cultivator, it is better not to rely too much on it. ā
"I know this myself. Dongfang Yuzhu also smiled slightly, and only then did she take the Vermilion Bird egg from Dugu Yi, who had not taken it back. Holding the colorful egg, Dongfang Yuzhu thought of herself being pierced by a sharp sword again.
"The legend that the holy beast Suzaku can be reborn even if it dies seems to be really true now!"
Dugu Yi shook his head slightly. "I don't know very well, and Qin Qin didn't say much. ā
"Do you think Qin Qin knows?" As soon as this question came out, Dongfang Yuzhu smiled bitterly, really asking an idiot-level question. Qin Qin knows very well about many unknown secrets from the mythological era to the present, and she also told Dugu Yi what to do to get the Vermilion Bird out of her body, if she didn't know about the Vermilion Bird, how would she know that method.
"I haven't asked you, who is Qin Qin?"
"I don't know. ā
"Really?" Dongfang Yuzhu saw the wry smile on Dugu Yi's face, and also understood that it was not a perfunctory word, so she turned to ask: "Then who are you, why did you come together with her?"
Dugu Yi looked up at the pretty face of Dongfang Yuzhu who was close in front of him, and was silent for a while, and then briefly told the story of his encounter with Qin Qin three years ago. The narration even included what he learned from Dugu Yan that his father Dugu Hong was expelled from the Dugu clan, although he didn't take the initiative to tell it, but he didn't think to hide it when he was asked.
"Although I guessed that you have been through a lot, I didn't expect your past to be like this...... Miserable?" Dongfang Yuzhu's face was a little more gentle, but it was not out of sympathy, she knew very well that Dugu Yi didn't need her sympathy, what he needed was someone who could support or advance and retreat together. If he really doesn't feel connected to the world, then it's up to her to do it for him.
"My past is indeed more difficult than others, but I don't feel miserable, before I met Qin Qin, I also felt that I might have to be bullied like that for the rest of my life, that kind of feeling, I can't tell what it is, whether to take it for granted, or have no real feelings......"
Dongfang Yuzhu looked at Dugu Yi and took a step back. "Do you know the reason why Qin Qin didn't take you with him? I seem to be able to understand it now. ā
"What's that?"
Dongfang Yuzhu smiled. "I shouldn't have to say that. ā
Dugu Yi didn't ask, according to his understanding, Qin Qin hoped that he could hone more in the outside world, which was not something that needed to be said.
"Next, do you want to go to Suzaku Academy with me?"
Originally, Dugu Yi's purpose in going to the Vermilion Bird Academy was to get the Vermilion Bird out of his body, but now although it has been transferred to Dongfang Yuzhu, he can't just leave it alone, and the meaning in Qin Qin's words is not just for the sake of the Vermilion Bird that he asked him to go to the academy, so it is still very necessary for him to go.
"Of course. Dongfang Yuzhu replied without hesitation.
"Whatever you want. Dugu Yi shook his head a little weakly. Speaking from the bottom of his heart, he didn't want to drag this girl down, but in the situation last night, she still said that she would live and die with him, even if she didn't ask, she knew that she wouldn't leave just now.
"I don't know what's going on outside, so let's recuperate in this woods first. Dongfang Yuzhu said as if seeking advice.
"Yes. ā
Dugu Yi nodded immediately. Now that the Cursed Child has been exposed, appearing rashly will inevitably lead to death.
Three days passed quickly.
For Dugu Yi, who has lived in the forest for two years, these three days have a feeling of returning to his original life, but for Dongfang Yuzhu, it is a little difficult.
Although she also slept in the wild when she was in a hurry, but this time the situation was different, what worried her the most was Dugu Yi's injury and the possibility of chasing and killing the assassins who needed to be guarded from time to time, and they had not had time to purchase supplies after going to Gejin City, and there were no reserves in the storage rings of the two, and the food could only be picked on the spot.
Fortunately, Dugu Yi's recovery from his injuries was not slow, and he was already able to move freely in just three days, and this does not mean that he was able to fight with others and use martial arts.
"Let's keep going. ā
Dugu Yi threw out a fruit core and turned to look at Dongfang Yuzhu. Needless to say, the work of collecting food for the past three days was done by this young lady, although she had no complaints, but Dugu Yi couldn't accept it with peace of mind. And they haven't found a place to shelter from the wind and rain in the past three days, this kind of life of eating and sleeping in the open is really not suitable for Oriental Yuzhu.
"Now, but your injuries ......" Dongfang Yuzhu raised her eyebrows slightly, and her beautiful cheeks were full of worry.
"It's no big deal anymore, and we can't just keep hiding. Dugu Yi said as he looked at the southern sky. "The longer we stay here, the more word spreads that I'm the Child of the Damned, and we need to get to the next city before the rumors spread. ā
"That's right......" Dongfang Yuzhu's slightly hesitant tone obviously didn't want to agree, but after a few hesitations, she decided to reserve her opinion. "Then do as you say. ā
"Yes. Dugu Yi nodded, stood up and prepared to leave the woods.
Seeing this, Dongfang Yuzhu also stood up, but did not take a step immediately, but looked at Dugu Yi worriedly, ready to help her before he fell, however, what she was worried about did not happen, although the speed was not fast, but Dugu Yi walked forward steadily.
Dongfang Yuzhu looked at Dugu Yi's back and smiled slightly, and quickly caught up.
"If I hadn't seen it with my own eyes, I would never have believed that human resilience is so unbelievable. ā
"It's the effect of the drug, it's Qin Qin's stay. Dugu Yi said lightly.
"That's right. Dongfang Yuzhu accepted it calmly when she heard the second half of the sentence.
The two continued their journey north as they walked and chatted.
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"It's been three days, why haven't you found anyone yet?"
Duguke asked the servant kneeling below with a displeased expression. Although the mysterious 'First Piano Maker' made him have some worries in his heart, it was not enough to give up chasing and killing the Cursed Son, so in the past three days, he sent all the subordinates of Gejin City out to find Dugu Yi's whereabouts.
"The subordinates are incompetent. The subordinate bowed his head tremblingly and replied.
"Hmph!" Dugu shook his sleeves angrily and turned to Dugu Yan who was sitting next to him. "Are you sure he's going to the Imperial Capital?"
"Yes. Duguyan replied expressionlessly. Since seeing Dugu Yi's right eye, she has completely changed as a person, the former bold and laughing woman has disappeared, replaced by a powerless person with a heavy heart and a haggard and pale face, who seems to be a few years older in just three days.
Duguke touched his chin and thought about it, and then said to Duguyan: "You go home immediately and tell your mother about this word for word." ā
"I see. Dugu Yan left the chair and walked out of the door, but stopped when she got out of the door, and said without looking back: "If you really plan to kill him, it's best for you to do it yourself, and don't give him a chance to fight back, none of these people under your command can kill him." ā
Listening to his daughter's disrespectful words, the anger on Duguke's face became a little thicker. "A little martial artist is also worth my own hands, have you been completely deceived by him?"
"As your daughter, I must give you advice, and it's up to you to decide whether to listen or not. ā
After leaving these words, Dugu Yan walked around again.
Duguke's eyes narrowed into a line and watched Dugu Yan leave, and then he instructed the servants who had not yet gotten up: "You immediately search to the north, and report as soon as you find his whereabouts, and I will also leave for the imperial capital." ā