A dark blue vortex suddenly appeared in the quiet void.
The surveillance camera captured this scene in an instant, but the next moment the screen was filled with snow.
Several slender figures shuttled out from the vortex.
"Is this... Baihu Ridge?" Jiang Lin stood on the ground, with pleasant scenery in front of him, lush flowers and trees, and antique small buildings nestled among the flowers and trees, looking very exquisite.
It's also very empty.
Qingluo followed behind him, trying to search for familiar things in her memory, but she was also confused: "Dad, it doesn't look like him at all."
Huaiyin had never been here before and was a little curious: "Is this the world you visited before? It's quite beautiful."
After Zong Yu found Jiang Lin, their souls were connected and he understood what had happened to Jiang Lin almost instantly.
Jiang Lin apologized to him and told him that he probably wouldn't be able to accompany him for much longer, but Zong Yu smiled and said, "You forgot that you and I made a soul contract."
"We have become soul mates under the witness of heaven and earth. You and I share life and life span." Zong Yu winked at Jiang Lin, "So, no one will go ahead of the other."
Because of the loss of power, the sealed emerald space was opened.
At this point, everything had settled, and Jiang Lin could finally tell the monsters some things.
Qingluo enthusiastically took the monsters to travel around this world that she was relatively familiar with. After living on Earth for some time, Jiang Lin decided to visit the places he had been to before.
"I still owe something." Jiang Lin said.
The first stop is naturally Baihuling.
However, the Baihu Ridge in front of me seems to be different from what I remember.
"Hey! Where are you from? There is construction going on at Baihu Ridge recently and we are not welcoming tourists!" A rough voice came from behind.
Jiang Lin turned around and saw a middle-aged man dressed as a security guard, frowning and sizing him up. As he approached, he asked, "The gate is closed. How did you get in?"
Security guard? Tourist
Jiang Lin suddenly realized, yes, two thousand years had passed when Zong Yu came.
If things continue as normal, it would not be surprising if the world developed into modern society.
But, scenic spot
He asked: "White Tiger Ridge has become a scenic spot, so where do you live now?"
The security guard was stunned for a moment, then replied: "Of course we live in the staff dormitory..."
He paused and stared at Jiang Lin suspiciously, feeling that this man seemed to have something else to say.
Looking at this group of people again, their looks are simply amazing, even better than the top traffic stars in the entertainment industry today. They look strange no matter how you look at them.
He warily drove people away: "The scenic area is under construction, no one else, please leave quickly, leave quickly."
Jiang Lin smiled and said, "The scenic spot has nothing to do with me, but this White Tiger Ridge has a lot to do with me."
He looked at the security guard: "What is your relationship with Doghead?"
The security guard was completely shocked this time, his eyes suddenly became sharp, and his ordinary eyes suddenly turned dark yellow and stared at him coldly.
"Who are you?"
Jiang Lin said: "My last name is Jiang. A long time ago I had a title called the King of Bones."
The security guard suddenly opened his mouth and stared at Jiang Lin in shock: "White-bone king?"
Jiang Lin nodded.
The security guard stared at Jiang Lin blankly, then suddenly turned around and ran away. His figure quickly turned into a shadow and disappeared in an instant.
Jiang Lin:
Other monsters:
Qingluo asked doubtfully: "Dad, is this dog demon a little stupid?"
Yes, the security guard's true form was a dog demon; Jiang Lin and the others could tell it at a glance.
On the contrary, Jiang Lin and the others were at a very high level, and the dog demon was completely unaware that they were not human either.
The dog head left quickly and came back even faster.
But when he came back, he was following behind a few people.
Several young men and women walked over here quickly. Jiang Lin glanced over and saw only an acquaintance.
The pale and tired young man looked the same as before, but he looked even more listless.
When he was almost there, the young man suddenly stopped, looked at Jiang Lin, then looked at Zong Yu beside him, opened his mouth, and said excitedly: "King! Little King Zong!"
"You guys are finally back?"
His words undoubtedly confirmed Jiang Lin's identity, and the young monsters beside him all looked at Jiang Lin curiously.
Jiang Lin just smiled at him: "Qinghuan, long time no see."
This pale and tired-looking young man was none other than Qinghuan, the snake from Baihu Ridge back then.
Qing Huan was obviously very excited and said, "This is not the place to talk, my king, please follow me."
He led Jiang Lin around an artificial rockery, and with his hands forming seals, an entrance that was invisible to mortals appeared in front of Jiang Lin, which was flashing with a hazy green light.
Once you enter the barrier, the view becomes clear.
Jiang Lin was stunned by the familiar look coming towards him.
He looked at the meadow and the valley. Even the swing that he had built for the little monsters to play with when he was still there was still there exactly as it was.
There were a few little monsters whose transformation was not yet complete, chasing and playing on the grass, as if the thousands of years had never passed.
"This..." He turned his head to look at Qinghuan.
As if knowing his doubts, Qing Huan sighed, "It was the civet cats and the others who refused to change the appearance of White Tiger Ridge, saying that it would be bad if you, the Great King, came back one day and couldn't recognize it. What a pity..."
Unfortunately, they were just ordinary little monsters with limited lifespans. They waited until they died of old age but never saw their king return.
He was lucky enough to have obtained a trace of true dragon blood, and he practiced well, which is why he has been able to hold on until now.
Jiang Lin was silent for a moment, then asked softly, "Where are the civet cats buried?"
Qing Huan took Jiang Lin to a valley with beautiful scenery: "No matter where the monsters in Baihu Ridge are, they will return here when their life span is about to end."
"The raccoon cats were buried in the same place." Qinghuan whispered, "They said that if the king came back, he would definitely come to see them. It's better for them to be together, so the king won't have to look for them everywhere."
They were always thinking about Jiang Lin, and even after their death, they were afraid that they would cause trouble for the king.
Jiang Lin felt sad, raised his head, and cursed softly, "A bunch of idiots."
Qing Huan suddenly coughed and asked, "Will the king stay here after he comes back this time?"
Jiang Lin turned his head and looked at him, asking, "What's wrong?"
Qing Huan coughed several times and said in a weak voice: "If the king still wants to leave, can you wait for a few years?"
He smiled and said, "Qinghuan is already an old man, and he doesn't have many years left to live. When people get old, they tend to be a little selfish. If the king dies, I will never see you again."
Jiang Lin couldn't help but said: "You..."
Knowing what he wanted to say, Qing Huan shook his head: "I have lived long enough. Baihu Ridge is doing well now, and I have no regrets. Just let nature take its course."
Jiang Lin agreed to his request. Besides, he had been planning to stay here for some time.
Just as he expected, now that humans have entered modern society, the existence of the demon race has long been gradually weakened.
Baihuling was built into a scenic spot because of many ancient myths and legends, as well as beautiful scenery. The monsters that originally lived here built a barrier that humans could not enter and lived inside it.
However, the human high-level officials are aware of their existence, and the staff of Baihu Ridge are all the original inhabitants of Baihu Ridge, the demon tribe.
Qing Huan told him many things, saying that Baihu Ridge had never failed the king's expectations, that this place was like a fairyland for all the monsters, and that in the past thousands of years, the monsters had experienced several upheavals, and Baihu Ridge had always provided shelter to those weak monsters...
Finally, he brought a box.
The box was shrouded in demonic power, and contained a formation that was very famous among the demon race, and was usually used to preserve important items.
"This is?"
Qing Huan said: "This is what the raccoon cats left for the king."
Jiang Lin took it with both hands, returned to his yard, and opened it gently.
It’s faith.
A thick stack of letters with familiar signatures on them: Civet Cat, Pheasant, Dog Head, and even Han Dong.
The monsters who couldn't even cook food at first even learned to read and write in order to leave something for their king.
The civet cat said: "My king, I have been waiting for you for three hundred years. I was still very young when you left, but now I am a grandmother. Baihu Ridge is great, and civet cats are also great. I have learned a lot of new dishes. When you come back, I will cook for you."
The pheasant said: "My king, the civet cat passed away a few years ago, and Doghead and I have grown old. The monkey elder is actually healthier than us. If you suddenly come back tomorrow, you will definitely not recognize us."
Han Dong's handwriting was crooked: My King, now all the monsters in Baihu Ridge call me King. If you don't come back, I will really take away your title!
…
Jiang Lin spent several days carefully reading the letters word by word.
He said to Huaiyin, "You are right. I was wrong. I shouldn't have made up a lie that I thought was white and made them wait in vain."
Huaiyin only felt that Jiang Lin had changed a lot, but she didn't know the inside story. She only said, "But sir, you have done well enough. Whether it is the monsters in Baihu Ridge or the monsters in Black Mountain, we all remember your kindness."
Flower-Fruit Mountain.
This place has now become a well-known scenic spot.
A young couple took their young daughter to see the scenery along the way and saw a tall and beautiful monkey squatting on a branch.
"Mom, he's so handsome and cool!" the little girl shouted, pointing at the monkey.
There are many wild monkeys in Huaguo Mountain. Tourists can often see them in the mountains, and some tourists even bring some food to feed them, but the scenic spot generally does not recommend tourists to do so.
The little girl's parents looked over and saw that the monkey was much bigger than the other monkeys. Its hair was particularly beautiful, and each strand was golden red like a flame.
The pair of eyes were actually golden and very dazzling.
The little girl's mother said in surprise: "I know, this is the Monkey King of Huaguo Mountain. He has been mentioned on TV. The monkeys in Huaguo Mountain all listen to him. But he rarely comes out. We are so lucky!"
When the little girl heard this, her eyes lit up: "The Monkey King of Huaguo Mountain, is he the Great Sage Equaling Heaven?"
Her father smiled and touched his daughter's head: "The Monkey King is all myths and legends, they are all fake."
The little girl pouted in disbelief, broke free from her father's hand and ran under the tree, looking up and shouting, "Are you the Monkey King?"
Just as her father was about to run over to pull his daughter back, he saw the monkey king on the tree suddenly jump down.
The monkey king was tall, and even when he was squatting on the ground, he was taller than the little girl. The man and the monkey were so close that the little girl's parents were shocked.
But the little girl was not afraid. She looked at the Monkey King with her bright black and white eyes, and even reached out her hand to touch him.
The Monkey King reached out his hand and shook hers, then with his other hand he took out a big peach from behind and handed it to her.
"Is it for me?" the little girl asked in surprise.
The Monkey King nodded.
The little girl looked back at her mother.
Her parents were frightened and surprised by this. Seeing that the Monkey King didn't seem to have any ill intentions, her mother breathed a sigh of relief and said, "Since it's given to you by the Monkey King, just take it."
The little girl happily took the peach, then lowered her head and rummaged in her bag for a long time, took out a lollipop, and said in a baby voice: "Thank you for the gift, this is for you."
She still remembered what her kindergarten teacher taught her: she should give something in return when she receives a gift.
The monkey king took it and touched her head with his furry hand. Under the worried gazes of the little girl's parents, he suddenly jumped up, grabbed a branch with one hand, and leaped with the momentum. In a few leaps, he disappeared from their sight.
Not to mention the surprise of the family of three, when the Monkey King was walking across a cliff with a lollipop in his mouth and came to a hidden cave entrance, his body suddenly stopped.
"Great Sage, you have so much free time." A clear voice came from the side.
The Monkey King turned around and looked at the thin and familiar figure. He slowly stood up and turned into the heroic Monkey King.
The family of three would never know that the person they met was actually the legendary Monkey King.
There was a firelight flashing in his golden pupils, and he said affirmatively: "Bai Gu, you are back."
Even though Jiang Lin's appearance had changed, some people could still recognize him. Qing Huan relied on his familiarity with the Great King and his instincts, while the Great Sage relied on his eyes that could see through everything.
Jiang Lin looked at the Monkey King, who still had a lollipop in his mouth. He still looked the same as he did back then, but his aura was much more peaceful and casual than before.
It is obvious that he has lived a comfortable and happy life over the years.
Jiang Lin smiled and asked, "How have you been these years, Great Sage?"
"Very good." The Great Sage was obviously very happy to see Jiang Lin again.
He didn't even ask why Jiang Lin had disappeared for so long, and directly threw a jar of wine over: "I promised to have a drink with you when I have the chance, and I think today is a good opportunity!"
The two of them didn't prepare any banquet, but just sat on the edge of the cliff of Huaguo Mountain, each holding a jar of wine, facing the vast sea of clouds, drinking and chatting aimlessly.
The Monkey King said that his life was very interesting now. In the early years, he had lived in the human world for hundreds of years, experiencing the life of mortals in different identities. In recent years, his hobby has become to transform into his original form to entertain tourists who come to the Flower-Fruit Mountain, without any burden of being the Monkey King.
"The Great Sage Equaling Heaven?" The Great Sage raised his eyebrows. "Am I only a Great Sage if I sit on the throne every day? If I change into my original form and squat on a tree, I am no longer the Great Sage Equaling Heaven?"
"Who cares what others think? I'm happy."
"How are you now?"
"Me?" It was rare for Jiang Lin to have so much fun. He was a little drunk. He smiled and said, "I'm fine too. I'm like the Great Sage. I just need to make myself happy from now on."
He remembered something and took another sip of wine. With a pair of clear eyes brewing with drunkenness, he said, "Oh, I am better than the Great Sage."
"oh?"
Jiang Lin said slowly with a slightly proud and boastful tone: "I have a Taoist partner, so the Great Sage is still alone, right?"
Great Sage: “…”
He watched helplessly as the man fell drunk. The man in black appeared from nowhere and gently embraced his falling body. When he turned back to look at him, he became polite and distant: "Jiang Lin is drunk, Great Sage, I will take him back first."
The Great Sage looked at Jiang Lin being taken away drunkenly with a depressed look on his face. He scratched his head, took a sip of wine, shook his head and muttered in confusion: "What's there to brag about?"
Jiang Lin has lived in Baihu Ridge for seven years. The monsters in Baihu Ridge are curious and in awe of the legendary master of Baihu Ridge, and they dare not act presumptuously in front of him.
Qinghuan couldn't hold on any longer.
He said to Jiang Lin: "I am luckier than them. I have lived so many more years and waited for you, the king. Now Qinghuan is going to accompany his old friend."
He walked into the valley alone and lay in the cemetery he had chosen for himself long ago.
Beside him were his old friends from Baihu Ridge.
Qinghuan closed his eyes and his consciousness gradually sank into a dream.
In the dream, civet cats, pheasants and others came to see him.
He said, "The king is back. Have you seen him?"
They said, “Yes.”
Qing Huan said: "Then wait for me, I'm lonely."
He closed his eyes and his breathing gradually became quiet.