Chapter 348 Seems like the same old story
The gentleman seemed to notice that she was distracted and said with a smile, "Miss Tao, do you mind if I call you Xiao Zi?"
Tao Zi regained her mind, which had been wandering for a moment, and said, "Of course I don't mind, sir, please feel free to do as you please."
"Excuse me, what was Xiao Zi thinking about just now?"
She paused and replied, "I think you are very similar to Senior Cheng, but not quite."
The gentleman laughed, as if he knew where the resemblance lay, and said, "Wu Chou's gentleness is only superficial. If you find a truly gentle person anywhere, you'll find that they're similar to me."
Tao Zi felt inexplicably relaxed and asked, "Sir, do you mean that you are really gentle?"
He said something that was equivalent to Bai's: "When it is really gentle, it is naturally really gentle."
She thought about it and understood the meaning of this sentence.
The gentleman spoke to her gently for a long time before getting to the point: "Your real name isn't Tao Zi, is it?"
Tao Zi's hairs almost stood up. She changed her relaxed attitude and said, "My name is of course Tao Zi. What do you mean, sir?"
He smiled and said soothingly, "Don't be nervous, I'm just asking casually."
She smiled and didn't respond.
The gentleman looked at the sunlight outside, smiled, and stood up, saying, "It's almost time, I'll leave first. Xiao Zi, if you need anything, feel free to let me know."
Tao Zi nodded in thanks. When the gentleman reached the door, a thought struck her mind, and she blurted out, "Does the gentleman know me?"
He turned around and looked at her, his brows softening as he said, "No, this is the first time we've met."
She looked at the gentleman intently and asked, "So, sir, do you know my past life?"
The gentleman was silent for a long time and did not answer the question, but Tao Zi had an idea in her mind.
When the sun set and only the afterglow of the setting sun remained on the horizon, he spoke softly, "It seems like the past, but it's not. Xiao Zi, everyone is unique."
Looking at the gentleman's departing back, Tao Zi understood what he meant. It was true that she was the reincarnation of that person, but in the gentleman's heart, she would never be that old friend.
She lowered her eyes, thought of the owner of the Xuyan Ruins and Cun Xuyuan's Mahayana, and suddenly became interested in her past life.
The inner demon's voice echoed in his mind: "Why, are you curious about your past life? Weren't you not interested in it before?"
Tao Zi replied in her mind, "I can't even handle my own life, how can I possibly handle the grudges of my past life? But the me in my past life is still influencing me, so how can I not be curious? You ask me this, do you know who I was in my past life?"
It said, "How should I know? I am your inner demon, not the inner demon of your past life. Hmm... if you become possessed by a demon, perhaps you will remember it?"
She twitched her lips, not bothering to pay attention to what he said, and just said sarcastically: "You are quite responsible."
Suddenly, there was another knock on the door, accompanied by the question from the gentleman: "Xiao Zi, what's wrong?"
She went to open the door and said, "Sir, I'm fine. Why are you back again?"
The master looked at her carefully, and finally said: "Xiao Zi, when you have time, go listen to the monks chanting more often, and don't be controlled by the evil thoughts in your heart."
Tao Zi looked at him in surprise and nodded in agreement.
After the gentleman left, she thought to herself, "It seems he has discovered you."
The inner demon was silent for a long time, probably because he was frightened and refused to speak.
The next morning, someone knocked on the door. Tao Zi lazily got up, quickly cleaned herself up, and said, "Come in."
Five maids came in, one holding a washcloth, one holding a washbasin, and the other two also held something in their hands, but it was covered with cloth.
The leading maid bowed and saluted: "Miss, I will assist you in washing up at your master's order."
Tao Zi:...?
Before she could refuse, the maids came forward to wash her face and comb her hair, helped her change into a gorgeous dress, and even tidied up her messy bed.
After the maids left, Tao Zi looked at her bright red dress with ruby tied on it and became even more silent.
How should I put it, apart from the initial discomfort, I actually felt very comfortable afterwards.
Not long after, someone knocked on the door again.
"Come in."
Another maid came in, and she nodded and lowered her brows, saying respectfully, "Where would you like to eat, young lady? In the house or in the hall?"
Tao Zi was silent for two or three seconds, then asked, "Where are my junior brothers and sisters?"
"Mr. Han and others went to the lobby."
She nodded and said, "Then I'll go to the lobby too."
"Yes, I am waiting outside for you, young lady."
The maid retreated to the door and closed it considerately.
Tao Zi looked around and saw that there was nothing to clean up, so she had to open the door and go out.
Led by the maid, she came to the lobby, and encountered an awkward situation - they had all finished eating and the maids were clearing the table.
Fortunately, they were quick enough and served another copy, no, two copies, one of which was placed in front of the gentleman.
Tao Zi greeted the gentleman. The gentleman looked at her, his expression dazed for a moment, then he smiled and said, "It's good for the little girl to dress like this. It makes you look more energetic."
She agreed and glanced at Xi Jing and the others. She found that they had also changed their clothes, and she felt relieved.
Tao Zi sat on the chair. Her husband started eating first, and she followed him silently.
For some reason, she always had an inexplicable respect for this gentleman.
She had just finished eating and put down her cutlery when the maid beside her immediately brought her a mouthwash cup and a face towel. She was stunned for a moment, but fortunately her husband had rinsed his mouth first, so she followed in silence and did not make any big mistake in the end.
The junior brothers and sisters watched this scene silently. Even cousin Jiao'er's sitting posture was very standard and she was very well-behaved.
After the table and other things were cleared away, the gentleman spoke, "Do you understand the purpose of Wuqiu inviting you all here?"
Tao Zi replied in a deep voice, "I have a general idea. It's probably because of Master Cheng's sister, but I don't understand the details."
The gentleman smiled and said, "The whereabouts of Wuyou have been deliberately obscured by the Heavenly Dao, so we need a few people who can break free from the Heavenly Dao's control."
She frowned and said, "To be honest, the four of us haven't completely escaped the control of Heaven. We might even still be under Heaven's control."
"No problem. We'll know if it's successful after a try." The gentleman looked at the four of them and said, "Don't worry, this trip will not have any adverse consequences, and we will provide a suitable reward."
Tao Zi nodded and said, "Thank you, sir. Then, sir, where are we going?"
The gentleman smiled gently and said, "The Dayless Forest."
Hearing this familiar place name, Tao Zi repeated it in surprise: "No Daylight Forest?"
The master probably misunderstood her meaning and said gently, "Don't be afraid, Xiao Zi. Someone will escort you in. Don't worry about those monsters."
Cheng Wuchou held back and didn't tell anyone that this man might have been into the Dayless Forest countless times before.
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