Chapter 339 When did she owe me?
"If you learn this, you can defeat the man in black back then?" Ye Hongyu's calm eyes revealed an indelible heaviness.
Zhou Ji sighed, "I'm afraid it won't work."
Ye Hongyu was not polite either, staring straight at Zhou Ji, and said seriously, "I want to learn the sword technique you used at the Demon Sect's mountain gate."
Although Sword Saint Liu Bai's Dahe Sword Intent is very strong, Zhou Ji's Qionghua mentality obtained from the Immortal Sword World is also derived from the inheritance of the Nine Heavens Xuannv from the God Realm. Ye Hongyu's aptitude to master all dharmas may not be unable to comprehend his own way from it.
"No problem, as long as you don't look at my (big treasure) sword, you can do anything." Zhou Ji smiled and agreed without hesitation.
Now it was getting late, so Zhou Ji made an appointment with Ye Hongyu to teach her the Qionghua Immortal Technique from tomorrow. The two returned to the water pavilion from the lakeside. The night was as cool as water, and only a row of flickering candle lights illuminated the dark courtyard.
Zhou Ji pushed open the courtyard door, yawned and was about to walk towards the main hall on the other side of the corridor, but the footsteps behind him suddenly stopped, and he turned around to look back, the bright red figure changed from bright to bright in the shadows. She became a little dull red, lowered her head slightly, and was no longer as glamorous and arrogant as she used to be. Her slender and thin body stood rustling in the night wind, her voice was very soft, as if she would be blown away by the wind of Yanming Lake at any time.
"Thanks."
Before Zhou Ji could respond, Ye Hongyu turned around and walked towards the wing on the other side. His steps were fast, and he passed through the shadow under the eaves and disappeared at the corner of the corridor in a blink of an eye.
Looking at Ye Hongyu's fleeing back, Zhou Ji only sighed softly when there was a soft babble from the door in the distance, turned his back on Ye Hongyu, and returned to his room.
Early the next morning, Zhou Ji heard a knock on the door outside the house as soon as the sky was getting bright. Zhou Ji got up slowly and opened the door, yawned and looked at the red figure standing quietly outside the door.
At this time, she has returned to her usual appearance, once again shutting her weak and slender self under the cold arrogance.
Zhou Ji yawned again, covered his mouth and said, "Didn't you need to sleep for most of the night last night?"
"Meditation is enough to replenish energy, sleep will delay more time." Ye Hongyu said seriously.
Zhou Ji smiled wryly, "Meditation is meditation, sleep is sleep, don't treat yourself as an emotionless training machine, sleep is a human instinct, and people who lose their instinct will also lose their humanity a little bit without knowing it."
Based on Zhou Ji's cultivation base and Master's realm, they actually don't need to eat, sleep and rest. As long as they have mana and true energy, they can stop eating, drinking and sleeping until their mana is exhausted and their lifespan is exhausted.
But they still retain the habit of being a "human being". Zhou Ji is not a gourmet like the master, but he is far more lazy than the master. This kind of inertia reminds himself all the time that being born as a human should not be superior and annihilate human nature.
Ye Hongyu didn't have Zhou Ji's cultivation level, nor did he have a thousand years of experience. He was silent for a moment, and said in a flat tone, "I haven't really slept in a long time. Every time I fall asleep, I dream of my childhood, even though I can't do anything. You can know everything, you can enter your fate at any time, but in the dream, you are still so desperate and helpless."
At the end of the speech, Ye Hongyu's voice was extremely deep, and she lowered her slightly closed eyes to look down at the imitation sword in her hand, and clenched it tightly, as if grasping the only light in her heart.
Zhou Ji opened his mouth, a look of pity flashed in his eyes, and subconsciously stretched out his hand to caress the top of her head. His broad and warm palm was attached to the icy and cool hair, which drove away the coldness of the frozen lake before sunrise, and melted the Frost that crystallizes hair.
"These years, have you been living very hard?"
Ye Hongyu didn't avoid Zhou Ji's palm, felt the warmth from his palm, pursed his lips slightly, and said nothing.
She never told anyone about what happened ten years ago. Even though Chen Pipi knew that someone sneaked into Zhishou Temple to covet the heavenly book ten years ago, she didn't know that that person had broken into her room when he was snatching the heavenly book. defile her
If it wasn't for the sword light falling from the sky, Ye Hongyu wouldn't have dared to imagine what would happen next, and what happened that night had truly become her nightmare, accumulating more and more in her heart, and no one could tell.
Maybe for a moment, maybe for a long time.
Feeling that the warm palm was about to be removed, and the sense of security that made people completely let go of their guard was about to go away, Ye Hongyu subconsciously raised his hand and pressed it on the back of Zhou Ji's hand, and put his palm back on top of his head again.
Zhou Ji spent some time with Mo Shanshan, and understood that she looks delicate and quiet on the surface, but she is soft on the outside and strong on the inside.
And looking at Ye Hongyu's slightly trembling eyelashes and the palms she was holding firmly, Zhou Ji seemed to be able to feel the delicate and fragile heart she was protecting under her cold and arrogant shell.
Zhou Ji is a sensitive and gentle person. Facing Ye Hongyu like this, he couldn't help feeling compassionate, allowing Ye Hongyu to greedily enjoy the warmth that made her feel at ease, until she heard the faint The sound of footsteps came from the waterside promenade, just now his eyes flickered, and he subconsciously pulled out his palm.
Ye Hongyu only came to his senses at this time, quickly let go of his palm, and took two steps back.
"I don't know what's wrong, but it suddenly became very strange." Ye Hongyu stretched out his hand to caress his chest, his beating heart seemed to be about to burst out of his chest, subconsciously adjusted his breath, and brought this unprecedented feeling to life. The chaotic mood from before calmed down, but the lingering warmth on the top of his head still lingered like a gangrene, lingering in his heart for a long time.
Zhou Ji shook his head and said with a smile, "Some things have been held in my heart for too long, and there will definitely be problems. Although I can't solve the problem after speaking out, at least I can feel a little better. It is normal to lose control of emotions."
While talking, a white and pure white velvet cloak caught Ye Hongyu's eyes, and the thin ice on the water reflected colorful colors under the sunlight. Mo Shanshan came from the promenade of the water pavilion, bowed to Ye Hongyu, and learned that Ye Hongyu planned to ask Zhou Ji for advice on how to practice, but was surprised and quickly apologized to her, and prepared to leave.
Although Ye Hongyu also wanted to learn the Qionghua School's Five Spirits swordsmanship as soon as possible, but she also knew that this matter could not be completed overnight. If she was in the past, she would definitely let Mo Shanshan go, and never let go of any time to practice, but After what happened just now, when he looked at Mo Shanshan again, he subconsciously stopped her.
"Lord Mo Shan finally came to the capital, let him accompany you around more."
Mo Shanshan looked at Ye Hongyu in disbelief. He couldn't believe that such words came from the mouth of one of the three idiots in the world.
Many things often need a reason, no matter how clumsy it is, as long as there is a reason, you can fool yourself.
Following behind the two of them, Ye Hongyu looked back at the lonely water pavilion beside Yanming Lake.
Turning around, Mo Shanshan didn't know when he took two steps back and walked to his side. Ye Hongyu heard a "thank you" in his ear, his expression remained unchanged, he was as cold and arrogant as before, and looked at him calmly. Looking at him from the side, he said, "You don't need to thank me, I just don't want to owe others."
"Owing?" Mo Shanshan stood on the spot, brushing his wind-blown hair back to his ears, looking at the bright red figure walking in front, showing a hint of doubt, "Did she ever owe me? Doesn't she seem to?"
From Yanming Lake to Chang'an City, the mountains in front of the academy in the distance are covered with ice and snow, and the mountains behind are covered with clouds and mist. Zhou Ji withdrew his gaze and didn't dare to bring up the idea of taking the two of them to the academy again. The three walked along a tributary of Yanming Lake, Came to Chengdong Street Market, walked through the street where Ning Que and Dao Shi fought.
Dao Shi was Qu Ni's proud disciple of Baita Temple before he was alive, and the next national teacher recognized by Moonlun Kingdom, but after his death, he did not cause too much disturbance in Chang'an City. The blood stains on the ground were also swept away by the thawing ice and snow.
On the way, Ye Hongyu saw Mo Shanshan hesitating to speak a few times, so she knew that she must have something to say to Zhou Ji alone, so she stopped at the place where she first met yesterday to go to the Courtyard to deal with the Xiling Mission After she left, Zhou Ji, under the guidance of Mo Shanshan, unknowingly came to the gate of Mochi Garden.
Speaking of it, since the last time they held hands when they climbed the front mountain of the academy, the relationship between the two of them seems to have not changed at all, it is still so peaceful and casual, the only difference is probably the girl's occasional shyness when shoulders touch. Attention, and when the four eyes meet, the watery eyes flow.
It is precisely this touch of shame that is most provocative.
These days, Zhou Ji took Shanshan through the streets and alleys of Chang'an City, stepping through the thawing pine snow under the shadow of winter trees, and now returning to the gate of the other courtyard, Mo Shanshan stopped in front of the steps.
"I gotta go."
Mo Shanshan's voice was full of reluctance.
She is the owner of the Mochi Garden. For the Dahe Kingdom, the Mochi Garden is equivalent to the Academy of the Tang Dynasty. Unfortunately, the Mochi Garden does not have thirteen gentlemen, nor does it have masters like the master.
If she doesn't go back, it will be difficult for the Dahe Kingdom to cope with the pressure from Jin and Xiling with its weak national strength. This is not what she wants, and there is nothing she can do about it.
Turning around to look at Zhou Ji, standing on two steps, she could already face Zhou Ji who was looking straight at him. After saying this, Mo Shanshan didn't say anything, but looked at Zhou Ji quietly, and gave the choice to the other party.
Stay. Just like Ye Hongyu, 'forced' to stay by his side.
This is not what Mo Shanshan wanted Zhou Ji to say. She didn’t ask Zhou Ji if she could go with her, because she knew that Zhou Ji still had nostalgia for certain things in this place.
"When are you leaving?" Zhou Ji was silent for a moment, and said softly. "When the matter here is over, I will go find you."
Zhou Ji didn't say whether he would stay there after finding her, but for Mo Shanshan, this answer was enough.
In her eyes, Zhou Ji is like a wind, standing in front of her, but unable to keep it, and she herself is like her name, Mo Shanshan, is a mountain, no matter whether the wind comes or not, the mountain will always be there There, do not move.
"tomorrow."
"Tomorrow." Zhou Ji turned his head to look at the market in the distance, and said with a smile, "It's a pity that Ning Que will be imprisoned in Siguoya today. With his abilities, he probably won't be able to see you off tomorrow."
Mo Shanshan already knew what happened at the back of the academy through the small talk just now, and said with a slight smile, "He and Miss Sangsang have lived together since childhood. If you threaten him with Sangsang, he must be blaming you in his heart."
"It's better to live and complain about me than to die at the hands of others. Xiling and Yuelun have joined forces with various forces to lay out layers of calculations. The master and I did this just to let him gain the power to protect himself as soon as possible. With his cleverness , calm down after complaining, and you will figure it out." Zhou Ji sighed softly and said quietly.
Academy behind the mountain, in front of the waterside pavilion.
A demure and dignified figure sat quietly in front of the pavilion and wrote. Ning Que took Sangsang's hand and walked towards that person. When he got close, he seemed to see Lord Mo Shan of Mochi Garden. Both of them liked to practice so much. It's just that Mo Shanzhu writes because he is obsessed with writing, while the third senior sister writes to cultivate his mind.
"Third Senior Sister."
Ning Que pulled Sang Sang and bowed to Yu Lian respectfully. After Yu Lian finished the last stroke, he looked at Ning Que and the little maid beside him, looked at the big and small bags on their bodies, and said softly, " Now that you are here, take your maid to the back mountain to think about the cliff, the teacher and senior brother are already waiting for you on the cliff."
Ning Que hesitated for a moment, and tentatively said, "Third Senior Sister, I already understand that the six-month period Mr. Zhou mentioned is intended to motivate, but if the deadline is up, I still can't leave Siguoya, can you help me persuade Mr. Zhou?" ?"
Yu Lian raised her eyes to look at Ning Que, her tone was stern, with a hint of reprimand, "If you have this mentality, you won't be able to get out of the cliff of thinking for another ten years."
After a pause, Yu Lian glanced over Sangsang, who was close to Ning Que, and landed on Ning Que's cuff she was holding. His eyes softened a little, and he shook his head and said, "Since the teacher has approved Zhou Ji's suggestion, this matter will be resolved." There is no room for redemption, and Zhou Ji and I are no more than acquaintances, how can we persuade you?"
The meeting between the two of you nodding, I think it is the meeting where you nod three times, right?
Ning Que categorically didn't believe Third Senior Sister's nonsense, murmured in his heart, but didn't dare to reveal half of it on the surface, Yu Lian's words broke his last luck, grabbed Sangsang's little hand, held it in the palm, and said firmly, "Sangsang, let's go!"
(Master Mo Shan is not offline, and will appear later, but the perspective will temporarily shift to Ye Hongyu to fill in the role.)
(It was said before that the original plan was to write the feeling of red roses and white roses. It happened that one of them was as bright red as fire and the other was as white as snow. I just didn’t expect that the role of the third senior sister was a bit too heavy, which caused the plot to be out of balance. It took some time to balance return.)
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