Tang Yu had gone to many dog-blood novels to act as cannon fodder, originally thinking he could successfully retreat after completing his mission. Unexpectedly, his next task was to return to those...
Tang Yu was indeed prepared to live in a world of two, but because he still had a naughty little ghost who had never hurt anyone, Tang Yu planned to go to the sect where he had been in his previous life and hand the little ghost over to his junior brother.
Although Huaiyu has been reincarnated, the small world still rotates according to the original order and rules, so everything that happened in the past has not been erased. The junior brother is still there, and the sect is still there.
I just don’t know what his unfortunate master is doing now.
Tang Yu was still somewhat fortunate that his unlucky master did not mix with the group of people from Qi Ling Mountain, otherwise, he would probably have been wiped out.
"Huaiyu, let's go back to the sect first. After we hand that brat over to my junior brother, we'll leave." Tang Yu tilted his head to look at the jade-like figure standing side by side. The setting sun fell on Huaiyu, dotted with stars, and Huaiyu seemed to be surrounded by a hazy and dreamy soft light.
The jade pendant on her waist jingled, Huaiyu moved slightly, looked at Tang Yu and nodded quietly.
"I'll do whatever you say." The breeze from the mountains lifted Huaiyu's ink-black long hair, and the three thousand strands of black hair slowly fell in front of her like smooth silk.
Tang Yu covered his pounding chest and sighed silently—
“It’s worth it!”
Points can be earned back, but once a person is gone, there is really no place to find him.
Fortunately, he made a wise choice at that time.
It had been two days since they left Huai Mansion. Tang Yu was a little worried that Huaiyu would not be able to cope with the journey, but he did not expect that Huaiyu had adapted so well.
Even compared to Huaiyu, he seemed pampered.
Tang Yu frowned and secretly swore in his heart that he must not lose his dignity as the No. 1!
"In that case, we have to go through the ghost realm tonight." Tang Yu looked at the sky and estimated their current location before explaining the subsequent arrangements.
As the name suggests, the Ghost Realm is a gathering place for ghosts of all kinds. Some remain in the world, clinging to their past lives, while others, fearing they won't be reborn as human beings due to their past sins, seek refuge in the world. Thus, these spirits gradually establish a secluded haven. Few pass through this area, and those who do must abide by its rules, even serious ghost hunters.
As for how Tang Yu knew this place, it was all thanks to his half-baked master.
Because the sect was built near the ghost realm, it was inevitable to deal with these ghosts. Taoist Qingshan usually loved to collect various magical tools. He didn't care whether they were obtained through legitimate means or collected in the ghost realm, so later they all became familiar with the ghosts here.
There were even ghost hunters who hated evil and proposed to wipe out the ghost domain, but Taoist Qingshan was the first to stand up and express his disagreement.
Although Tang Yu more or less understood what his unfortunate master was doing, he still agreed with this point.
As the saying goes, everything will turn into its opposite when it reaches its extreme. I am afraid that if you push it too far, you will only suffer the consequences.
Huaiyu had been a ghost after all, so he was somewhat familiar with the "ghost realm" that Tang Yu mentioned. So he was not afraid at all, and even nodded occasionally to show that he understood.
Tang Yu retracted his disappointed look and lamented that his desire to protect others, which had nowhere to go, would probably have to be put on hold.
What Tang Yu didn't expect was that Huaiyu, who had a calm expression, would be defeated because a female ghost threw a handkerchief at him.
The darkness gradually swallowed up the light, leaving only a few lonely stars in the sky to illuminate the desolate ground. Tang Yu and Huaiyu had just entered the ghost realm when the charming and beautiful female ghost deliberately threw her handkerchief into Tang Yu's arms. Even when Tang Yu looked at her in confusion, the female ghost complained angrily:
"Oh, you finally decided to come back?"
The tone was just like that of a wife who was resentful because her husband had not been home for a long time. Upon hearing this, Huaiyu's face instantly darkened.
It should be said that Huaiyu, the legitimate "wife", was a little overwhelmed.
He stretched out his hand to protect Tang Yu behind him, and threw the handkerchief that exuded a lingering fragrance aside. Then he lazily raised his eyes to look at the female ghost in the tree:
"Please respect yourself."
A voice as clear as jade echoed in the night. The female ghost laughed in surprise and said, "It seems that the handsome ghost hunter has a partner?"
Tang Yu: "Yes."
But next time, there's no need to add qualifiers.
Didn’t you see that Huaiyu’s face was so dark that it looked like ink was soaking through it?
Tang Yu lowered his head thoughtfully, gently hooked Huaiyu's fingers, and rubbed them with his fingertips from time to time.
Huaiyu was angry at first, but was finally disturbed by Tang Yu's "little trick". It was not until Tang Yu came over and whispered a few words to her that Huaiyu's expression became better, and there was even a slight smile on the corner of her mouth.
Female ghost: Tang Yu’s coaxing mouth is still as powerful as ever!
The female ghost, knowing that there was no fun to watch, raised her red sleeves, and when she looked again, there was no trace of the female ghost on the tree.
"Okay, are you tired? I know there is a hot spring here, which is perfect for relieving fatigue." Tang Yu breathed a sigh of relief after coaxing the other person. He couldn't help but sigh that the title of "wife" was so useful, or maybe it was because Huaiyu was easily influenced?
Tang Yu was not sure, but what he was sure of was——
He said there were hot springs here just because he was worried that Huaiyu was tired and wanted to help him relax. It was definitely not a deliberate code word.
Unfortunately, as soon as he said this, Huaiyu gave him a meaningful look.
With just one glance, Tang Yu knew Huaiyu had misunderstood.
Tang Yu frowned and pulled the person to explain, but Huaiyu nodded in understanding and said to himself:
"You did endure it a little longer."
Tang Yu: "..." I don't have one! But wait a minute! This is also considered a benefit! Why wouldn't he want it?
Don't be a fool.
Tang Yu, who changed his mindset very quickly, grinned, covered his face with his hands and coughed twice, then said in a deep voice: "Not bad."
Huaiyu was extremely satisfied with Tang Yu's answer. It seemed as if her lover's desire for him wasn't a demand, but rather proof of his importance. Now that Tang Yu's resounding response was undoubtedly an affirmation of his existence, he couldn't help but feel even more pity in his eyes, and even felt guilty for his absence over the years.
"I have to treat Tang Yu well later." Huaiyu made a secret decision.
Tang Yu, who didn't know that he was about to have a "good meal", happily led his people to the hot spring. The quiet trees along the way cast shadows in the moonlight, but Tang Yu and Huaiyu's shadows were always closely together.
As the view in front of me widened, the misty hot springs came into view.
The clothes fell to the ground, and the paper man was guarding a pile of clothes not far away, doing his job as well as before. The Pisces pendant placed on the top of the clothes was emitting a soft, crystal-clear light under the moonlight, just like Huaiyu herself soaking in the hot spring water.
"What should you call me?"
Tang Yu's harsh questioning echoed in his ears, and Huaiyu's eyes were blank. His hand, grasping at nothing, accidentally scooped up a handful of water. Finally, he stammered and uttered the name hidden in his heart:
"Husband..."