After the spring solstice, it is rain.
The boundless silk rain was as fine as sorrow, and it fell continuously in Changjin City. Although it was not big, it was enough to disturb people. Gu Xuanyan went to the study early in the morning, Zhong Yan was a little bored alone, so he practiced swords in the courtyard.
His practice is a thousand miles away, and there is a vague trend of breaking the boundary.
After waiting for a set of swordsmanship to come down, Zhong Yan raised his eyes and saw Gu Xuanyan standing in front of the corridor, not knowing how long he had been standing there.
Seeing him look over, the other party smiled and said, "Senior brother has grown a lot in cultivation."
Zhong Yan raised his hand to block the rain and ran straight into the corridor. After waiting in front of Gu Xuanyan, he said rather proudly: "Of course." Then he asked: "What happened?"
If it's all right, Gu Xuanyan won't go to the study early in the morning, besides, Zhong Yan also heard the voice of the Northern Desolate Eagle Falcon last night.
Gu Xuanyan faded his smile and said, "Senior brother, we are going back."
Zhong Yan was startled, and immediately understood.
"Are they here?"
Gu Xuanyan said: "Senior brother, are you afraid?"
Zhong Yan glanced at him when he heard the words, and said deliberately, "I'm afraid you won't let me go?"
Gu Xuanyan laughed softly: "No, Senior Brother must be with me."
"That's enough." Zhong Yan's tone was as usual, "Then let's go, what if the four repairs join forces? Those who are afraid or not, should always make a foray."
He said this indifferently, as if he didn't think there was anything wrong. On the way back to the room, the system's tone was full of worry: "Why are you talking more and more like Gu Xuanyan?"
"Is there?" Zhong Yan recalled carefully and had to admit. "It seems to be a little bit."
"You have to remember your mission, don't lead Gu Xuanyan back to the right path, but you will be led astray."
Zhong Yan: "...Didn't I already be bent?"
System: "...not funny!"
Zhong Yan finished teasing the system, and then reassured: "Okay, I have my senses."
The system was worried and did not speak.
When Zhong Yan and Gu Xuanyan came to Changjin from Beihuang, they felt like traveling in the mountains and water, so they felt very comfortable. Now that he is back in Beihuang, facing a big issue, Zhong Yan thought that his mood would be at least a little heavy, but when it came to this moment, there was no turbulence in his heart, only a little feeling of "finally here".
Zhong Yan tilted his head to look, Gu Xuanyan's expression on the side was still indifferent, and he didn't seem to think that this incident was a big deal.
In the mid-air of the ice field, Yu Jian and his group marched towards the depths of the Northern Wasteland.
This scene is very familiar, but the last time Gu Xuanyan was a companion, he was revered by many disciples. Now he has become the target of this group of people, and some people even want to get rid of him.
Ji Changyun thought of this and frowned slightly. Liang Zheng, who was beside him, glanced at him and said cautiously, "Junior Brother, what's the matter?"
"I don't understand." Ji Changyun said. "Gu Xuanyan is extremely talented. As long as he concentrates on cultivation, he may be able to become the fastest person in Dao cultivation. I even had a battle with him here. I didn't expect him to fall into the devil."
He looked solemn: "Dao Xiu was born to uphold justice and eliminate evil spirits. He is accustomed to the right way, and he should understand these truths, but why did he go astray?"
After listening to Liang Zheng, he said in a daze: "Junior brother actually said such a long speech today..."
Seeing Ji Changyun glanced at him, Liang Zheng shrank his neck and said, "Maybe it's for Qin Ming's sake of fellow Daoist Qin."
After seeing Ji Changyun's "who is this" expression, he quickly added: "It was the last time on the icefield... Gu Xuanyan's Taoist companion."
"..." Ji Changyun obviously remembered what happened last time, paused for a moment, and then said, "What does this have to do with him?"
Liang Zheng didn't expect this to be known to the entire cultivation world, but Ji Changyun didn't know it at all. On second thought, Ji Changyun had always only had the Great Way in his heart, he practiced swordsmanship in the mountains every day, never heard anything outside the window, and naturally he had never heard of these rumors.
"According to the disciples of Qingyan, Daoyou Qin was captured by Cang Luan last time, and he made a blood oath for him. The younger brother also knows that the blood oath can only be solved by a demon cultivator with a higher level of cultivation except the original owner voluntarily. There's a reason for that."
Of course, Ji Changyun knew what the bloody oath was. He frowned and said after a long silence, "Although it is excusable, for this kind of thing, to betray the Great Dao, or even fall into the devil, is a little bit of a big mistake."
The kind of thing he said did not mean that Zhong Yan was given a blood oath, but a matter of love. Liang Zheng understood, showed a little smile, and spoke softly.
"Junior brother, everyone values something different. You were born to eliminate demons and protect the Tao, and the Tao of Heaven is the most important thing in your heart, but perhaps for Gu Xuanyan, fellow Taoist Qin is the most important thing in his heart."
"For the most cherished people, all other things are dust and smoke, not worth mentioning."
Ji Changyun stopped talking.
Liang Zheng glanced at him, and then carefully said: "Actually, there are also many cultivators who think that Gu Xuanyan's infatuation is understandable, and it is more sinful than death—"
"Senior brother, I hope that if I really do something, I can release the water?"
Liang Zheng didn't expect Ji Changyun to see through his intentions immediately, and immediately blushed. Ji Changyun continued: "If it is true as the senior brother said, Gu Xuanyan is to protect the most important thing in his heart, then he should go all out with me."
... Liang Zheng was speechless, blushing and bowing his head, looking at the sword under his feet. Ji Changyun raised his eyes and looked into the depths of the Northern Wilderness.
Stepping into Theravada, the five senses are now at a higher level, and he can already faintly see the shadow of the palace.
In the same way, Gu Xuanyan in the palace can also feel the breath of the group.
When Zhong Yan first knew that the Four Cultivators were coming to Beihuang, he had thought very seriously about whether to hide in Changjin to avoid the limelight. But on second thought, if the conflict is not resolved one day, there will always be such a day.
There is no way to avoid it, so he can only lift his sword and go up.
He sighed, raised his eyes and said to Gu Xuanyan, "What would you do without me?"
Gu Xuanyan retracted his consciousness, laughed softly, and said, "Yes."
The two were joking, and the atmosphere was very relaxed. In fact, if it is true that the Dana in the four cultivations really join forces to attack Gu Xuanyan, the probability that Gu Xuanyan can win is not high.
Just like Cang Luan in the heyday of that year, his vitality was severely damaged just by the cooperation of the elders of the Taoist cultivation world, and he could only heal his injuries and continue his life in the extreme cold of the northern desert.
But then again, it is still unknown whether the four repairs will attack Gu Xuanyan together as promised.
Gu Xuanyan abolished the cultivation of Li Shan's disciples at the beginning. Li Shan has a deep hatred with him and will definitely kill, but it is only a sect that cannot be ranked. The Buddhist practitioners in Bukong Chanyuan have always been compassionate, but Gu Xuanyan boldly stole other people's relics. The demon cultivator has no grievances or enmity, not to mention the child spirit, so he should not do it.
As for Taoism...
Zhong Yan's mind turned fast, and Gu Xuanyan suddenly said, "Ji Changyun is here too."
Seeing Zhong Yan turn his head to look at him, Gu Xuanyan smiled lightly: "He has entered the Hinayana realm, and he has the potential to break the mirror. I can feel his consciousness."
Zhong Yan was startled and suddenly remembered that when Gu Xuanyan died at the end of the original book, Ji Changyun was at the end of Theravada. He broke through in the decisive battle with Gu Xuanyan and finally defeated Gu Xuanyan.
In the book, everyone went to Beihuang to eliminate demons, and found that Gu Xuanyan was the culprit behind the scenes, killing Gu Xuanyan in Beihuang.
Zhong Yan came with the task of changing Gu Xuanyan's life style. Although the journey was difficult and dangerous, the important life style still coincided with the book exactly - killing Chunqin, beheading Cang Luan, and cultivating magic.
So what about this time
Zhong Yan also remembered that in Qingyan, Gu Xuanyan came to see him one night and talked to him about the way of heaven.
At that time, Gu Xuanyan had a cold expression on his face, and his tone was full of mockery and unwillingness. Today's Zhong Yan finally felt the meaning of being fooled by the so-called fate.
Zhong Yan couldn't help but wonder, can he really accomplish his task? Can he really help Gu Xuanyan change his fate
After thinking about it for a while, his heart sank, and his face was a little pale. Gu Xuanyan restrained his smile and said warmly: "Senior brother, what's wrong?"
After speaking, as if he felt something, he took Zhong Yan's hand and slowed down his voice.
"Brother, don't be afraid."
Gu Xuanyan's fingers are slender, and the warmth of his palm is continuously transmitted to Zhong Yan's hands through his skin, pulling him back from his complicated thoughts.
Zhong Yan stopped thinking about it, he took a deep breath, held Gu Xuanyan instead, and told himself that this time was different.
Gu Xuanyan used to be alone, but now that he has himself, the two share the burden.
Fortunately it was two people.
No matter how difficult it is, we can go hand in hand.
[edited a typo]