When the hunched old man saw Grandma Li, he acted like a child, tears came down in a flash, and he couldn't help nodding.
"It's me, it's me... I'm sorry, I'm so sorry."
"So that's it, it's fine if it's you. It's really not easy." Grandma Li's eyes were also a little moist.
In this situation, even I, who was standing aside, couldn't help being a little moved. But Wen Jiubai seemed to have no interest in these tender dramas, and turned his head instead.
From the narration of the two old people, I gradually understood what was going on.
It turns out that the mountain god Grandma Li met back then is the old man standing in front of us now. There are no mountain gods and no immortals.
"At that time, I just liked you too much. So I lied to you that I was an omnipotent mountain god. In fact, I just wanted to see you more. When I was a child, my family was a hunter, so I often appeared on the mountain. There is no one who can play with me, so I came up with such an excuse." The old man said regretfully, "I have been looking for you for the past few years, and I really want to know how you are doing. But I... I have no ability to save patients, and I can't save your daughter."
"I know." Grandma Li gently put her hand on the back of the old man's hand, comforting, "I've thought of this kind of thing a long time ago. Even if it's like this, it doesn't matter. After so many years, I can finally see you again. I'm quite satisfied. Do you remember when I was wearing a flowery skirt and tore the skirt when I was running up the mountain?"
"Remember, later you said that you lied to your mother after you got home because you were bullied by boys. I just said that I didn't bully you, only you bullied me. "
"That's right." Grandma Li also let out a hearty laugh, "At that time I bullied you every day, and you, like a little crying bag, followed me every day."
The two old people talked about the time when they were childhood sweethearts, and I couldn't help but feel happy for Grandma Li. Turning his head to look at Wen Jiubai, this guy always looked like he was not interested.
"Hey, how did you find this grandpa? It was said before that you were looking for a needle in a haystack. Could it be that you have some unique skill in finding people?" I bumped Wen Jiubai with my shoulder and asked in a low voice.
"It's not so much that I found it, it's better to say that he found me." Wen Jiubai glanced at me and said.
"Find you? Did he take the initiative to find you?" I was a little surprised.
Wen Jiubai nodded, and said lightly, "Probably he has finally come to his senses."
I didn't understand Wen Jiubai's words, but I didn't ask.
In the afternoon, the two old people decided to go to a nearby temple to pray for Grandma Li's seriously ill daughter. I boldly suggested that the two of us go together, but Wen Jiubai was silent and did not refute.
The two old men walked in front, and Wen Jiubai and I followed behind them. Watching the two old people meet again across the long river of time, talking and laughing with each other, I can't help feeling a kind of quiet time.
They bowed in front of a golden Buddha, burned incense and worshiped the Buddha. I heard Grandma Li talking in front of her.
"Please Buddha bless my daughter Jin Ling to recover from her serious illness and live a long life. She is such an excellent girl, she should not die, her life should not die. If it is destiny that I send a white-haired person to a black-haired person, please also send me a message." Show mercy and let her go easy..."
Then I saw the old man on the side showing a somewhat unbearable expression, but he smiled.
"Don't worry, your daughter's illness will definitely get better. I heard that the golden Buddha here is rejuvenated, and it will definitely bless your daughter with a long life."
Although she knew it was comforting words, Grandma Li still smiled.
Finally, Grandma Li broke up with us in front of the old house. Before leaving, Grandma Li still looked at the old man with some reluctance.
"Aren't you really going to stay at my house for one night? There is no one in my house now, and the house is deserted."
But the old man still shook his head and refused, "No, I won't bother you. Besides, I hope to see you tomorrow."
A gleam of light flashed in Grandma Li's eyes, "Can we see you tomorrow?"
The old man smiled, "Yes, we will definitely meet again."
Hearing this answer, Grandma Li seemed slightly relieved, and turned to look at Wen Jiubai again.
"Thank you so much." Grandma Li bowed to Wen Jiubai to thank, "Although I still haven't found a way to save Jin Ling, I am very happy that you helped me find my childhood playmate. Then the agreed reward... "
Wen Jiubai interrupted Grandma Li before she finished speaking, "No need. I have already received the reward."
"Have you received it?" Grandma Li looked at Wen Jiubai with some surprise, but the latter just nodded without explaining anything.
Finally, Grandma Li waved goodbye to us, and then walked slowly down the path. The evening sunset sprinkled on her, gradually leaving our sight together with her.
"It's really great." I couldn't help but sigh, "It's not easy to meet my playmates from decades ago again."
"They won't meet again." At this moment, Wen Jiubai said coldly.
I was taken aback, "What?"
"It seems that you really haven't noticed it all this time." Wen Jiubai shook his head, "Should I praise you for being innocent or stupid."
I was just about to ask Wen Jiubai what was going on, suddenly, a blinding white light flashed behind me, and I turned my head subconsciously. I don't know when, the old man was suddenly surrounded by white light, and my eyes were hurt by the light.
"Is it time already..."
After a while, the light gradually dimmed. The old man disappeared, replaced by a young man in white, exactly the same as the one I saw in my dream. I stood there speechless in amazement.
"This, what's going on, it wasn't—"
Wen Jiubai glanced at the young man, and said calmly, "He is indeed not a god, but he is not human either. This guy is a monster, but because of his lack of cultivation, he can only transform into a young man."
I was a little surprised, "Then why do you have to become an old man to meet her? Isn't it good to be like this?"
The boy was silent for a while before he said, "She can't see me like this."
"What?"
"Now she can't see me anymore." The boy in white lowered his head and said slowly, "My cultivation level is not enough. Only children and people with strong spiritual power can discover my existence. When she grows up, , I have been to that mountain several times, calling my name while looking for it. But I was standing beside her, but she couldn't see it anyway. So, now, she thinks that what happened back then was just a lie , the childhood playmates at that time are still living very well, so this is the best ending."