"Xiao Ke?"
"Yes, it's me. Brother Cui, why do you..."
Hu Ke was at a loss, standing a few meters away, staring blankly at the young man in front of him.
If it wasn't for the person in front of him stopping and looking back after he called out his name, he would have thought he had misunderstood the person.
Although he was also dressed in black clothes, although the young man's face was still handsome and flawless, his temperament had changed drastically, so that Cui Hai stood in front of him for a long time, but Hu Ke still couldn't confirm it.
The youth seems to have been polished by being thrown into the wind, frost, rain and snow.
If ten years ago, he was an elegant and handsome young man, every strand of his hair was full of luxury, and the corners of his mouth curled up perfectly when he smiled, today's Cui Hai is like being blurred out of beautiful jade. A layer of wax is applied, and the glossy gel will suppress all the bright luster, leaving only an imperceptible shimmer.
Dust was stained on his usually spotless cheeks, and he was wiped off with his fingers nonchalantly, leaving faint finger marks at this moment, which was a little funny, and was incompatible with Cui Hai's appearance and temperament.
But for some reason, when Hu Ke looked at the down-and-out young man, he suddenly felt much more pleasing to the eye.
It seems that... the person in front of him came alive for the first time, there was no longer a faint and eerie aura around him, and his eyes were no longer as deep as the sea, but instead lit up with an eager, strong, vigorous fire like the morning sun.
It is the unique gaze of those who have found the true meaning of life and understand why they live.
Hu Ke's heart suddenly felt hot.
Afterwards, he heard some apology from the person in front of him, nodded slightly and said: "Xiao Ke, I used you back then... I'm sorry, I was wrong."
Hu Ke shook his head violently.
"It's okay." He paused, then repeated, "It's okay, I'm fine."
The boy did not remember the youth.
He just feels disappointed.
But now it seems that everything is changing in a good direction.
It's just that Hu Ke was curious in his heart. After hesitating for a long time, he finally couldn't help but took a step forward, and said with concern: "Brother Cui, how did you become like this?"
Cui Hai followed his gaze and landed on the dusty long sleeves and thick calluses on his hands. His eyes froze slightly, and he suddenly smiled lightly.
"These things," the young man clapped his hands, swept away the floating dust, and said calmly, "Small things, not worth mentioning. But you, where have you been all these years?"
Hu Ke said honestly: "Brother Xu and I are traveling abroad to treat little demons and common people, and learn about the distribution of sect forces on the mainland by the way."
Cui Hai was stunned for a moment, and his eyes suddenly lit up.
"So, you haven't been to Taoyuan?"
"I've been here a few times, but they came and went in a hurry and didn't stay long."
Hu Ke was also helpless.
Although he was attracted by the peaceful life in Taoyuan, Xu He's dream is to cure difficult and miscellaneous diseases all over the world, and people in Taoyuan generally practice cultivation, and they are all physically strong, and the number of illnesses in a year can be counted on the fingers.
Although such a place is good, Xu He can't sit still.
Hu Ke was worried, or rather unwilling, to let Xu He go out wandering alone, so he followed him all the way and helped him do some odd jobs.
Over the years, they have measured the mainland with their footsteps, been to high mountains and snowy fields, and have gone boating on the river. The people they rescued were some demons—this was the first time Hu Ke saw the whole world, and his life was gradually no longer just pretending to be deep mountains. , brother Heng and younger sister, but is filled with more heavy things day by day.
What exactly it is, Hu Ke can't tell.
But when he was free, vivid images would emerge in his mind.
There are thousands of miles of rivers and towering mountains. At dusk, the stars are dotted with smoke, and smoke rises from the well-arranged villages.
The newborn cubs were sleeping soundly in the mother demon's arms, their faces were pink and smooth, softer than the finest cotton.
The blue sky cleared, and the county town that had defeated the plague was revived again. Officials wearing python robes and executives brought thousands of people who had just recovered from serious illnesses, and knelt down devoutly in front of the city gate.
Every picture made Hu Ke's heart tremble, which could not be calmed down for a long time.
—At this time, the boy also admired the white-clothed figure standing in front of him.
That person can always face everything in the world with an indifferent look, no matter rich or poor, high or low, blood race, all are treated equally in front of him, and the great achievements in his mouth are just a plain sentence "It's okay." ".
If something really happened, he brushed off his clothes and hid his achievements and fame.
This is probably... the heart of a doctor
While Hu Ke was thinking, Cui Hai had been carefully observing the young man's expression. Seeing that his eyes were different, he immediately asked, "What about this time? Are you still leaving?"
The scattered thoughts were pulled back to the square, Hu Ke blinked and hesitated for a moment: "This time... maybe I will stay for a long time."
After ten years, even a cultivator like Xu He is a little tired.
They will rest in Taoyuan for several months, maybe longer.
"Very good."
Hearing Hu Ke's response, Cui Hai's slender brows immediately stretched out, and the corners of his mouth raised, revealing a hearty smile.
Although the appearance is a little messy, but his fox spirit is still there. At this moment, the eyes are moving, the handsome features are soft, and the thin lips are as bright as the sunset red. It is the handsome young man who is like a shooting star. .
"You don't have a house here yet, do you want me to build one for you?" He said briskly, "It's not that I'm boasting. In terms of bricklaying skills, no one here can compare to me. The house design is also the same. I promise to build it for you." A best place to stay…”
When talking about building walls and building houses, Cui Hai suddenly seemed to have opened up the conversation and became eloquent.
Hu Ke listened silently, her eyes fell on the young man's energetic cheeks, and she couldn't help but raise the corners of her lips slightly.
It's different.
It's completely different.
The boy suddenly opened his mouth and said softly: "Brother Cui, you have become more beautiful than before."
Cui Hai's voice stagnated, and he was slightly taken aback.
There was a tinge of red on his face, and he raised his hand to brush his long hair that was blown by the wind behind his ears, and smiled unnaturally.
"Don't be polite to me, I know what I look like now. I'm embarrassed to say, I just rushed from the construction site, I haven't had time to wash my face..."
"No." Hu Ke shook his head and said firmly, "Brother Cui, what I said is true."
Compared with the luxurious, leisurely and gloomy young man at the foot of Tiangangzong Mountain, he really felt that at this moment, Cui Hai, who was in messy clothes, was more amiable and respectable...cute.
It is a kind of good-looking that comes from the heart and goes beyond the appearance.
The night was clear, and the breeze swayed, bringing with it a little scent of medicine left on the young man's body.
It's slightly bitter, but when you smell it carefully, it seems to have a little bit of sweetness.
Cui Hai's nose suddenly felt hot.
An inexplicable impulse surged into his heart, the young man took a step forward, and suddenly called out: "Xiao Ke."
"Um?"
"Can I... pursue you?"
The corners of Hu Ke's eyes trembled slightly, and they widened in astonishment.
His chest was pounding and his blood was boiling in his limbs and bones. For the first time, Cui Hai understood what nervousness was in his emotions—but as always, he hid it very well.
At this moment, the young man stared at Hu Ke closely, and said sincerely and earnestly, "I know that I did something wrong to you in the past, but I have already regretted it sincerely. Xiao Ke, please, give us a new life." A chance to get to know each other, okay?"
"This, this..." The young man was dizzy, lowered his voice, and squeezed out a few words in distress, "But, I already have someone I admire..."
"Is that Xu He?"
Hu Ke lowered his eyes, although he did not admit it, but his lips were pursed, and his cheeks were faintly red.
But how can this stump the fox clan who are familiar with the art of charm
With his mind spinning rapidly, Cui Hai grasped the key point of the matter in an instant, stepped forward again, and said loudly: "You are not together yet, he has not accepted you, right?"
Hu Ke panicked and took half a step back, bowing his head and saying nothing.
At the same time, the boy's heart trembled slightly.
Indeed, although he admired Xu He, he never said it out loud.
For the past ten years, he had followed Xu He closely, so he could see clearly—Senior Brother Xu had nothing but medical skills and patients in his eyes.
Those eyes, as clear as a bright moon, would only light up brilliantly when they saw a patient.
Thinking of this, Hu Ke couldn't help drooping his brows, showing a little fatigue, and sighed helplessly.
His embarrassment fell into Cui Hai's eyes, and he was immediately interpreted to understand the truth. The young man struck while the iron was hot, and took another step forward lightly, with a soft voice, like mellow fine wine, and said slowly: "Xiao Ke, why bother to chase the doomed man?" What about Qingfengmingyue who can't reach? You still have to focus on the people around you, you see, you and I are of the same race, we know each other well, and we are in the same family, why not..."
Hu Ke looked confused and didn't pay attention. The young man in front of him was slowly approaching, and he raised his hand to stroke the hair on the top of his head—
"Brother Hu."
Suddenly, a clear voice came from behind the two, the voice was like Qinyu, cold and unparalleled.
Hu Ke's ears trembled, she broke free from Cui Hai's hand, and turned her head in a panic.
Under the bright starry sky, a figure slowly approaching dressed in moonlight, as if walking from above the Milky Way, white clothes and black hair fluttering in the wind, bright eyes, skin whiter than the snow clothes, faintly flowing glass like light.
Xu He stood still a few meters away, and said calmly, "Junior Brother Hu, take the medicine box and follow me."
"… good!"
Hu Ke hurriedly responded, turned around and gave Cui Hai an apologetic look, pulled out the corner of his clothes nervously, said "Sorry" in a low voice, then turned around, and trotted towards Xu He.
Cui Hai stood still, his slightly cold eyes swept over Xu He's face, and a faint smile appeared on the corner of his mouth.
"Xiao Ke, slow down." He yelled loudly, "You are busy first, let's make an appointment another day, and I will go back and help you design the house—"
Hu Ke smiled wryly and said yes again and again, his feet flustered and he almost fell down.
He was gently picked up by Xu He.
Obviously Xu He didn't say much, but Hu Ke felt inexplicably nervous. It didn't take long before a fine layer of sweat appeared on his forehead.
The two turned the corner.
Hu Ke followed quickly while feeling puzzled.
He always felt that Senior Brother Xu next to him was a little weird, his face was more serious than before, and his pace was faster than usual...
— No, Senior Brother Xu has always been so calm and composed, and he still looks so calm now, so how can there be any changes
The young man felt apprehensive and couldn't help but ask, "Senior Brother Xu, where are we going?"
"Go to the City Lord's Mansion."
"Ah?" Hu Ke was taken aback for a moment, and her delicate little thoughts were immediately thrown away, and she said anxiously, "Who is sick? Brother Heng, or brother-in-law? There is not much medicine left in our medicine box. Do you want to find a way to buy some first?"
"The mayor's wife has a little problem, but don't worry." Xu He said lightly, "He doesn't need the medicine box, the medicine box is for me."
"...Ah?! Brother Xu, are you sick?"
"Well, I seem to have a strange disease. When that man approached you just now, I suddenly felt tightness in my chest, and it's still not good. I'm going to check my pulse and see if it's my cultivation. You made a mistake, you went mad, or you got infected with some kind of disease."
"..."
Hu Ke carried the medicine box on her back, and looked up dumbfounded.
Overhead is a quiet night sky, the blue sky is like practice, the light shakes the Big Dipper, and there is a faint glimmer across the sky, like waves splashing, jumping over the bright Milky Way.
The young man thought wistfully, although everything is changing for the better...
But still, there is a long way to go.
The author has something to say: Who will Hu Ke be with? Let’s leave it as a suspense, and leave it to time to decide XD