The wine in the glass exudes a faint fruity aroma.

The fragrance passed by the tip of the nose, followed by a faint smell of decay, accompanied by the smell of charcoal after burning, intertwined together, stirring the sourness hidden in the heart.

Yan Huailiu chewed over those words over and over again, still not knowing how to continue the topic.

After living here for so many years, when it is mentioned now, it is just described as "the place I used to stay".

For a moment, he seemed to see the little Gu Xi who was stumbling and struggling to survive in the long river of time.

The scenery here is really beautiful, with rolling green hills, gurgling water, and the afterglow of the setting sun pouring down, with floating light and golden sparkle, which is not like the human world.

He picked up the wine glass and took a sip. The mellow fruity flavor now had a bit of bitterness.

"Once upon a time..."

He hesitated and spoke.

A small piece of meat was placed in the bowl: "Master, try it."

The already hesitant beginning was interrupted, but fortunately Gu Xingyun did not remain silent.

"When I was little, I could only eat a table full of food like this in my dreams."

Gu Xingyun smiled gently, gently took off the mask that was in the way, tilted his head to look at the food on the table for a while, and added another sentence.

"But I can't imagine such a rich and exquisite meal. The most I can imagine in my dreams is a big pork elbow."

I've never seen it, how can I dare to think about it?

Yan Huailiu felt inexplicably uncomfortable and helped to pick up several pieces of food with his chopsticks: "Eat more and make up for what you didn't eat before."

Gu Xingyun responded with a smile: "I have already made up for it a long time ago."

He looked into the distance, as if recalling: "I made up for it on the first day I entered the sect."

He ate the amount of food that ten adults had by himself, and felt uncomfortable at night due to indigestion. His master was so distressed that he took care of him all night and gave him good advice.

But I couldn't persuade him to stop. He kept stuffing food into his mouth as if he hadn't eaten for several lifetimes.

If he hadn't bumped into his master that day, been taught a lesson, and then been sent to learn the rules, his stomach would have burst in less than three months.

"Where did you live before?"

Yan Huailiu asked cautiously.

Gu Xingyun raised his finger and pointed around: "I've lived everywhere. There used to be a bell here, placed very low and unattended. You can hide in it and sleep for a few nights without being discovered. It's still very safe."

Yan Huailiu couldn't imagine how big a clock would have to be for a child to sleep in, and a certain image suddenly became clear in his mind.

It was the little Gu Xi who had just been taken to the Yuxu Sect by Jade Purity Immortal. He seemed... too thin.

He suddenly placed his hand on Gu Xingyun's hand, silently comforting him.

Gu Xingyun took a glance and held it with his backhand: "Master, are you worried about me?"

"Yes." Yan Huailiu said without hiding anything: "If you feel uncomfortable, I can hug you."

Gu Xingyun laughed out loud, holding his hand and placing it on his face: "Master, I'm past the age of craving a hug."

"Nonsense, you're still holding me and refusing to let go today." Yan Huailiu decisively exposed him.

It was as if some funny switch was triggered, and Gu Xingyun laughed so hard that tears almost came out.

After a long time, he raised his hand and gently brushed the corner of his eyes, then opened his arms towards Yan Huailiu: "Then Master, please hug me, I feel very uncomfortable."

Yan Huailiu stood up, walked over and hugged him tightly: "It's okay, it's all in the past. You have grown up and become an excellent person. It's nothing."

"I won't be hungry anymore. I can live in a warm and comfortable big house and won't suffer any more grievances."

Gu Xingyun hummed and buried his face in Yan Huailiu.

"Master, it's great to meet you."

Yan Huailiu let go of him, his smile uglier than crying, fortunately the mask covered it up: "I think it's great to meet you, too."

The meal didn't taste good.

Gu Xingyun took the glass of wine, which he had only taken a sip of, and poured it into his stomach.

Yan Huailiu looked at the stream in the distance and asked casually, "Are there any of your family members here?"

"Master." Gu Xingyun adjusted the angle of his mask and said calmly, "I have never had any family here."

Unable to help himself, Yan Huailiu sat up straighter and said seriously, "How did you live before your master took you back to Yuxu Sect?"

Gu Xingyun looked towards the mountains in the distance, his eyes a little dazed: "I don't remember it clearly, it just passed like that."

He has had an amazing memory since he was a child, and can occasionally recall some scenes before he was three years old. How could he not remember them?

I just don't want to say too much at this moment.

The noise in the town, which was not very noisy to begin with, became even weaker. From a distance, the merchants had already started packing up and preparing to close.

Gu Xingyun stood up and said, "Master, let's go to the inn first. If you are late, you won't be able to get in."

Yan Huailiu followed his footsteps and watched Gu Xingyun find an inn with ease and book a room.

The innkeeper raised his eyelids slightly, his eyes passed over them, and he took the money and handed over the key without saying a word, without asking any more questions.

It avoided a lot of embarrassment.

Yan Huailiu had no intention of separating from him. After all, after so long, he had become accustomed to seeing Gu Xingyun as soon as he opened his eyes.

The room in the inn was clean, but it smelled a bit strange.

Gu Xingyun walked to the corner and lit the incense that Yan Huailiu used to use.

He then went to make the beds and called Yan Huailiu over.

In just a short while, the whole town became completely quiet.

Too much silence can also make people uncomfortable. Yan Huailiu raised his hand and set up a barrier, fearing that the two of them would make noise and disturb others.

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