Huaiyin was in a very complicated mood.
She was somewhat excited to see what happened next, but at the same time she was worried that she was overthinking it.
She didn't like Qin Ling, but if the target was Lord Xiaozong, Huaiyin would feel that there was nothing wrong with it.
The demon tribe admires the strong. Lord Xiaozong is handsome and powerful, and he is a perfect match for you, sir.
What’s rare is that Lord Xiaozong, by some unknown means, was able to cross the void world and find the master.
If the gentleman must find a partner, Lord Xiaozong is simply the best candidate Huaiyin can think of.
Of course, if Mr. doesn't want to...
Then there's nothing to worry about.
According to Huaiyin's observation, the gentleman probably has no idea about this.
The cold beauty with fair and smooth skin held her chin and sighed softly.
"Sister Huaiyin, why are you sighing?" Qingluo, who had transformed into her original form and squatted in the flowerpot, looked at Huaiyin and asked in confusion.
She has a very good relationship with Huaiyin now.
Huaiyin looked at her and said, "You little kid, you don't understand."
The emerald green ivy branches swayed, and the clear voice of the ivy came out: "Is this the only thing you adults say every time you have a little secret?"
Huaiyin asked curiously: "Has anyone else told you about this?"
Huaiyin snorted: "If I don't tell you, don't you adults know everything?"
Huaiyin laughed. Looking at the lively and spirited Qingluo, she probably understood why her master loved her so much.
Qingluo is indeed a lovable thing.
She occasionally reflected on her time as a tree demon. Although she was famous and had many ghosts under her, when she thought about it carefully, all her subordinates were respectful and timid towards her, and there was not even one who could tell her the truth.
She used to think that was the style of a great demon and that was what glory was all about.
Now that I've been with my husband for a long time, I actually feel that having a small yard to grow some flowers, plants, vegetables, and fruits, and brewing some wine in my spare time would not be a bad life.
She drank a little wine in the evening, and sitting in the night breeze, she felt a little tipsy, so she simply transformed into her original form, found a fertile place, took root, and fell asleep.
Mrs. Jiang, who couldn't sleep and went out for a walk: "..."
She stared with wide eyes as she watched the beauty turn into a tree. After a long while, she finally breathed a sigh of relief.
It's no big deal, it's just a ghost turning into a tree. She comforted herself randomly, forgetting what she originally wanted to do, and turned around and walked back to her room with her hands and feet trembling.
The half-asleep Huaiyin didn't notice it, but the sober Qingluo wanted to save the situation, but she was afraid that if she made another sound, Mrs. Jiang would be more upset.
Jiang obviously didn't sleep well and looked a little haggard the next day.
Jiang Lin said a few words of concern, and Jiang looked at Huaiyin, seeming to want to say something but hesitated, and finally said nothing.
A few ghosts, a few monsters, and two people.
This strange group lived a bizarre life on this campus, and ten years passed in the blink of an eye.
Jiang has aged a little, but the change is not that big. She has been eating the spiritual fruits grown by Jiang Jin for the past ten years, which is very beneficial to her body. In terms of health, she is in better shape than she was ten years ago.
Jiang Jin no longer looks like a ghost.
All her enemies had already died, but she had tortured them for several years even after their death. Two years ago, Jiang Jin had returned those soul-gathering beads to Jiang Lin.
He had three meals a day, lived with his close family, and went out to see lanterns and stroll the streets during festivals like ordinary people. Although he was a ghost, Jiang Jin's life was no different from when he was a human.
You don’t even have to worry about aging or being tortured by illness.
She has let go of everything in the past.
The only thing that surprised Jiang Lin was Qin Ling. After ten years of getting along with him, even if he was slow, he could sense that this Taoist priest seemed to have some different thoughts about him.
But since the other party didn't say anything, Jiang Lin couldn't take the initiative to expose it. He had already decided to find a time to leave, so there was no need to add to the embarrassment.
Because of Huaiyin’s reminder, Jiang Lin also reflected on his previous behavior and decided to listen to Huaiyin.
"Brother is leaving? Where are you going?" When Jiang Jin heard this, he didn't show any surprise.
Jiang Lin replied: "It's a very far place, you probably can't go there."
"Will my brother come back again?"
Jiang Lin was silent for a while, and finally shook his head: "Basically... impossible."
Jiang Jin looked a little sad, but still smiled and said, "As long as it's a place that brother wants to go, Ajin will definitely support you."
"Brother, can you give Ah Jin a hug?"
Jiang Lin opened his arms, and Ah Jin leaned into his arms and closed his eyes: "Brother, thank you."
"Ajin actually knows that my brother is not my brother."
Jiang Lin revealed too many flaws in front of her, and it was hard for Jiang Jin not to notice.
She was selfish and greedy for the warmth, so she pretended not to know.
Jiang Jin took a deep breath and came out of Jiang Lin's arms: "Brother has given me so much. If I continue to monopolize brother, I feel that I am going too far."
Jiang Lin smiled and said, "What's wrong with that? I think of you as my sister. Isn't it normal for a brother to take care of his sister?"
The brother and sister sat in the yard and talked for a long time.
Finally, when Jiang Lin returned to his room, Jiang Jin couldn't help but ask, "Brother, he...?"
She didn't know what to ask.
Ask if my brother is okay? Or ask where my brother has gone? Or...
Jiang Lin understood what he meant. He turned around and reached out to touch the top of her head. "He went to reincarnate, and should have been reborn as a human being now. He couldn't let you go before he left. Please let me take good care of you."
He lied, but if Jiang Lin had really met him, he would definitely say the same thing.
When he was leaving, he couldn't let go of his sister.
Jiang Jin got the answer and finally laughed. As he laughed, tears flowed from his eyes.
Now her tears were no longer blood; the clear tears fell to the ground, leaving no trace.
She wiped away her tears and said with a smile: "Then brother can rest assured, brother Jiang Lin takes good care of me, Ajin will be fine."
She didn't understand it before, but now she understands that living a good life is the only expectation of those who truly care about her.
Whether it is her brother, Brother Jiang Lin, or her aunt, she will never let them down again.
Qin Ling heard that Jiang Lin was leaving, so he came to find him.
He asked him where he was going.
Jiang Lin said it was a very far place.
"Can I go with you?" He looked hopeful.
Jiang Lin shook his head.
The light in Qin Ling's eyes dimmed.
Jiang Lin asked him: "As friends, I might be able to help you get rid of the monster sealed in your body."
Qin Ling did not agree.
He said: "For so many years, I no longer know what normal life is like. He is in my body and we can still talk occasionally."
Ever since he was old enough to understand, the old Taoist priest had entrusted him with a mission to seal the monster for more than two hundred years. He had never expected any future.
Jiang Lin frowned, not quite understanding his thoughts: "But you also know that you can't keep him locked up for long. When the time comes..."
Qin Ling casually plucked a piece of grass and put it in his mouth. He smiled as cheerfully as when they first met: "Then we'll talk about it when the time comes."
At that time, before he loses control, he might find a good feng shui spot to bury himself and die together with the monster.
I've lived for so many years and it's enough, so it's not bad.
Qin Ling is an adult with independent thinking, and Jiang Lin and he are just ordinary friends. Since he has made a decision, Jiang Lin does not want to interfere.
He said, "Then you can do whatever you want."
Qin Ling also said: "I wish you a smooth journey."
Jiang Lin turned and left. Qin Ling looked at his back. The man in his body suddenly spoke: "Aren't you going to tell him?"
Qin Ling smiled in relief: "He has no interest in me, and now he is leaving, why bother to say it and add to the sadness."
The man said sarcastically, "You underestimated him. Do you think he can't see that you like him? He is not a man who would be sad about such things. But if you don't say it, you will remember this, remember him, and remember this regret for the rest of your life."
The Qinling Mountains were silent.
Seeing him like this, the man sneered and said, "You little coward, you dare not. Let me help you."
Qin Ling was stunned and said hurriedly: "Don't—"
But he had lost control of his body.
At that moment, the cheerfulness in the man's eyes was replaced by deepness. He smiled, stood up straight, and shouted to Jiang Lin who was not far away: "Jiang Lin, do you know that Qin Ling has admired you for a long time?"
Huaiyin paused, Qingluo widened her eyes, and Lord Xiaozong was so angry that his hair stood on end.
They were all waiting for Jiang Lin's reaction.
Jiang Lin didn't look back. He waved behind him and said in a faint voice, "Thank you for your kindness. We are far apart, but we will meet again."
The man suddenly laughed and said maliciously:
"Did you hear that? I've seen people like this before. They look gentle and easy to talk to, but they actually have no heart at all."
Qin Ling retorted: "How can he be heartless? If he was heartless, he wouldn't have avenged the Jiang brothers and sisters, nor would he have helped Jiang Jin eliminate his resentment. You can't see that he is not Jiang Lin at all, right?"
"As for me..."
He smiled and said nothing more: "Thank you very much, you are right, it is always regrettable to be rejected clearly if you don't speak out. Now, I feel much better."
Before the monster in his body could speak, his tone became stern again: "Let's be honest. If you control my body again, I will never let you off even if I have to suffer a little!"
The man teased, "Little Taoist priest, I have no grudge against you, why are you so old-fashioned?"
Qin Ling said coldly: "The evil and crooked ways are punishable by all, so don't try to deceive people."
The man suddenly sighed softly: "Evil ways? I can't remember anything anymore. Maybe others are lying to you."
Qin Ling had put a talisman on himself and could not hear what he said.
Jiang Lin and Huai Yin all left, leaving only Jiang Jin and Mrs. Jiang in the courtyard.
Jiang Lin once asked Jiang Jin if she was willing to reincarnate, and he could help her cheat and choose a good time.
Jiang Jin shook his head: "I'll wait for my aunt to go together."
Chen Huan and Chen Ying visited them regularly. When they first saw Jiang Jin, they were both scared and their faces turned pale. Later, they found that Jiang Jin seemed to be no different from ordinary people except for many people, so they gradually let go.
Mrs. Jiang was in good health and lived to be over eighty years old without any illness.
That night, after dinner, she had some premonitions and held Jiang Jin's hand: "Ah Jin, am I..."
Jiang Jin held her hand and said with a smile: "Don't be afraid, Auntie, Ajin will always be with you."
Jiang smiled and nodded, then passed away in her sleep.