"I... have become... an immortal..."
Ying Gou's final answer made Zhou Ze feel a little...
It is hard to describe that feeling specifically. It is a bit melancholy, a bit helpless, a bit funny, but more of it is a feeling of loneliness.
Friends can often influence each other emotionally, confide in each other, and share each other's concerns;
Zhou Ze and Ying Gou are not friends.
Because there are no friends with such a huge difference in "status", it is far greater than the status gap between American slave owners and black slaves in the past.
But if you say that the two of them have been together for several years beyond the distance of close lovers,
If you really don't have any feelings,
That is also impossible.
The wooden toilet racks in the countryside have been used for a long time, and the elderly still have feelings for them.
Ying Gou is a very self-centered person. In fact, if you put aside the halo around him, Boss Zhou feels that Ying Gou's essence is quite similar to his own.
He once cleared the way for Huangdi, killed Chiyou, helped Huangdi to ascend the throne of the ruler, and opened up a new era, an era centered on "people".
At that time, the lower-level soldiers might not know what Huangdi’s real purpose was, but if you say that Lian Ying Gou didn’t know, then you are really joking.
Moreover, given Ying Gou's personality, he was willing to "follow the lead for the king" at that time, probably because he was even more annoyed with the group of "immortals" in the sky.
Later, in hell, Ying Gou, the master of the Nether Sea, stood up in the face of the trend of "Resurrection of the Immortals" and abruptly interrupted this "revival".
He said that he was the master of hell at that time, and since he was sitting in that position, he naturally had to react accordingly.
Since I'm sitting here, do you want to sit on top of me
Of course, there may be another reason, that is, I also contributed a lot in killing you immortals back then. If you say you will come back, then wouldn’t I have worked in vain before
During the trip to hell a year ago, Ying Gou found various reasons to ignore the great changes in hell.
But the real reason is probably that he has realized something.
I realized that,
I have lived from ancient times to the present day,
actually,
I have become an immortal.
This is a kind of ironic self-denial.
The most glorious years of my life were dedicated to the cause of "no immortals in heaven and earth".
result,
But I gradually replaced them and became them.
The knight killed the demon, but he himself was contaminated by the dragon's blood and eventually became a new demon.
It seems that everything is a circle, but the knotted end is full of irony.
Zhou Ze lay on the river for a long time.
On weekdays,
He always likes to lie on the sofa and bask in the sun, but occasionally blowing the river breeze is also a nice experience.
Not far away, a cargo ship was passing by, bringing layers of waves, which also made the sound of water in my ears more vivid.
Open your eyes and look up to the sky.
Unconsciously,
It's already dusk.
Zhou Ze slowly stood up and patted his clothes. They were not wet, but the water vapor on the river was heavy and felt a little greasy.
Then, Zhou Ze stepped on the river and started walking back.
Yingying took the initiative to greet him on the shore and brought him a bottle of mineral water.
Zhou Ze took a sip.
No rush to get in the car,
Instead, he put his arm around Yingying's shoulders.
Face the river and the sunset with him.
"Yingying."
"Um, boss?"
Zhou Ze was silent.
This damn idiot,
I suddenly felt a little depressed.
This feeling, and this mood, are in perfect harmony with the atmosphere. As the sun sets, it seems as if everything and everyone are beginning to fade into the dusk.
“Huh…”
Zhou Ze exhaled.
Lick your lips,
road:
"Call twice and let's hear it."
“Oh my!”
"Hey."
It's bright and spacious.
… … …
Three beds,
Actually, it can't be considered three beds.
Just like a hard sleeper on a train, with three floors.
And there were no pillows, no bedding, not even sheets, just barbed wire.
The bookstore's chief steward, Lao Dao, was responsible for helping to arrange it. He actually followed his boss's guidance and actually got this kind of bed.
However, if we ignore the identities of the three of Qing and simply look at their body sizes, this "upper, middle and lower" bed is actually sufficient.
In addition, the three of them had stayed in a ward for a year before, and that ward was also very crowded and the conditions were not necessarily better than here, which shows that they are not picky people.
The Taoist priest left them 5,000 yuan in cash so that they could buy bedding, clothes and other daily necessities.
But it was obvious that Qing and the other two had no plans to buy anything.
Liang and You looked at Qing.
Qing nodded.
road:
"You guys continue to sleep. I'll be in charge outside."
Liang hesitated and asked, "Is it appropriate?"
“It’s not appropriate for us to be too active. Besides, there is no room for us to be active in the current environment.
He meant for us to be watchdogs and gatekeepers, and we just need to do our job honestly.”
Their identities cannot be seen in public, and they cannot go to hell. In the mortal world, the Nine Eunuchs have increased grassroots control, so once their behavior becomes exaggerated, they will be easily caught. At that time, they will face strangulation from the underworld and become the targets of "law enforcement."
Liang Heyou nodded.
Liang went up to the upper bunk.
You went to the middle bunk.
The lower bunk was reserved for Qing who needed to be active.
immediately,
Liang and You lay down together.
Slowly,
Breathing began to disappear, heartbeat gradually stopped, and he entered a state of "suspended death".
In this state,
They don't need to eat or drink water, and their hibernation is much more thorough than that of ordinary animals.
Naturally, there is no need to buy any daily necessities, since you don’t need them to live anyway.
Once there is any disturbance, they will wake up after being stimulated.
This kind of life seems boring, but for them who have been banned before, it is just a drizzle. They have long been accustomed to loneliness and this kind of solitude.
Seeing that his two companions had "fallen asleep", Qing opened the door and walked out of the room.
Liu Chuyu from the next room happened to come out.
Liu Chuyu, who had just become the head of the police, looked radiant. He walked with a breeze, as if he wanted to sway.
But when he saw Qing standing in front of him, he stammered. He wanted to salute but didn't know how to do it, and seemed a little embarrassed.
Qing looked at him.
He is sweating.
"I need some daily necessities."
Liu Chuyu patted his chest and said hurriedly:
"Leave it to me, you just take a rest."
Qing hesitated for a moment, nodded, and then handed over the money given by the Taoist priest.
Five thousand dollars,
A small stack.
"Hmm?" Liu Chuyu took a sip and immediately pushed the money back, saying, "How can I use your money? I have some here, I have some here."
"good."
Qing took back the money.
There was a pause.
Seems to want to say something.
Liu Chuyu stood nearby, waiting for Qing to speak.
Qing raised his head and glanced at Liu Chuyu again, and saw that he was still not leaving;
Liu Chuyu looked at Qing and waited for him to speak.
Qing took a deep breath. Why aren’t you leaving yet
at last,
Qing said helplessly:
"Thanks."
Liu Chuyu was shocked.
I immediately bent down to buy something.
I just felt cold sweat on my back, soaking my clothes.
Qing continued to stand where he was, trying to calm himself down.
At this moment, she suddenly felt a little regretful, and also a little envious of her two friends who could still continue to sleep.
… …
It was already night when Zhou Ze and Yingying came back.
Xu Qinglang hasn't fully recovered from his injuries yet, but that little sea snake is still quite interesting. It was so cowardly when the accident happened, but it has shown a lot of vitality during its recovery recently.
My chest still hurts a bit, but cooking is no problem now.
dinner,
Seven dishes and one soup,
They are all in pots.
Those who know, understand that Xu Qinglang is cooking for others,
I don't know.
I guess I thought he was feeding pigs every day.
After taking a shower, Zhou Ze sat down at the table to prepare for eating. There were many ghosts, humans, and monsters sitting at the big round table.
There was no opening remarks, just eat and drink well, and no one gave a speech.
When Zhou Ze picked up the chopsticks and put a piece of tofu into the bowl,
Everyone picked up their chopsticks and started eating.
Just started.
A familiar figure appeared at the door.
"What a coincidence! I'm eating now."
Everyone continued to eat and no one paid any attention to him.
You say Lao Zhang is thick-skinned. Every time he pretends to be very clever to get a free meal.
If you say that Lao Zhang is thin-skinned, it is really impossible for most people to use such a "coincidental" excuse to eat for free for years.
Lao Zhang sat down, picked up the dishes and chopsticks that had been prepared long ago, and started eating together.
They can eat and have good appetites. It is no exaggeration to say that they are a group of animals.
Xu Qinglang still remembers cooking for Zhou Ze in the past. It was really an easy job. No matter how well-cooked the food was, all he had to do was give him some sour plum juice or aged vinegar and watch him wolf it down.
But since the supply of the Bianhua oral liquid industry chain,
These guys are becoming more and more picky.
Eat and eat,
A figure suddenly appeared at the door.
In the movie,
The family was having a cozy meal inside.
Suddenly, a ghostly figure appeared outside.
It is enough for the director to create the sense of gap and impact he wants.
However,
But it's useless in the bookstore.
Everyone breathed a sigh of relief.
There was even a relieved smile on his face.
The Taoist priest stood up and started spraying the colored paper sticks he had prepared in advance, and the banner that had been prepared earlier also fell down.
Warm congratulations to the bookstore for reopening after a year!
At the dinner table,
Everyone congratulated each other:
Business is booming;
Congratulations on making a fortune!
Good luck!
I'll lend you my good words;
Everyone at the table was so excited and having a great time that the "ghost" who had just pushed the door in was confused.
The ghost even took two steps back.
Look up at the plaque.
I wonder if I've come to the wrong place.
The old Taoist came over with rice wine.
Waving to the hesitant ghost standing at the door,
Laughing:
"Come on, let's have three drinks first. It's a big opening promotion. Drinks are free tonight!"