Chapter 350 Extra 3
This is destined to be an extraordinary spring.
When the Spring Festival is over, people gradually end their lazy holidays and start paying attention to the weather and major events around them.
Those who are more sensitive to touch have gradually discovered that the weather this year seems to be particularly good.
It's not that the sun is shining every day, but that the standards are as good as those in textbooks. The forgotten solar term songs and farming proverbs all correspond one by one.
It rains when it should rain, and the sun shines when it should shine. Many people are saying that this year will definitely be a bumper year with an excellent harvest.
"Is it my illusion? Why do I feel that the air is particularly fresh this year?"
Some people took a deep breath, looking intoxicated, and felt that all their fatigue of the day had been eliminated.
My companion laughed and joked, "Maybe the pollution control this year is very effective. You finally don't have to smell the exhaust gas anymore."
Yan Shixun was passing by holding Jing Xiaobao's hand. The child turned sideways and looked at the person who was talking, but Yan Shixun's slender hand pressed down and forced the child to turn his head back.
"Don't try to scare people." He said calmly.
Jing Xiaobao was suddenly a little frightened and looked up at him pitifully: "Yan Yan, I didn't..."
But when Yan Shixun glanced at him calmly, Jing Xiaobao shrank back again and dared not speak.
After a long while, when the two men had gone far away, Jing Xiaobao grumbled aggrievedly, "I just saw that he was so confused, so I wanted to help him and tell him the truth."
Yan Shixun would not be fooled by Jing Xiaobao's superficial innocence. He put on a fake smile and asked, "Are you going to tell him that the air is fresh because we just eliminated evil spirits on a large scale, or because we have changed the way?"
He snorted coldly: "Don't you know that there are no ghosts for them?"
Jing Xiaobao was still a little unconvinced: "But, there is a ghost, I didn't lie."
Passersby who heard the conversation between the two couldn't help but laugh.
"Children will behave like this after watching cartoons or hearing similar stories from others. After a while, he will realize that there is actually no such thing. As a brother, you don't need to worry."
Yan Shixun looked over and realized that the other party treated him and Jing Xiaobao as brothers. He nodded without further explanation.
Instead, Jing Xiaobao grabbed the corner of the clothes of the kind passerby while waiting for the red light, and tried to argue obediently and stubbornly: "There really is a ghost, do you want to see it..."
Before he could finish his words, Yan Shixun grabbed his overalls and held them in his hands.
The passerby who had never seen this kind of interaction was a little confused. Just as he was about to say something, Yan Shixun smiled at him politely and said, "The child is talking nonsense. Sorry."
If Jing Xiaobao really wanted to show ghosts to other people... Yan Shixun felt that Jing Xiaobao might get so excited that he would release the evil ghosts from hell to take a stroll and feel the spring.
The traffic light had just turned red, and Yan Shixun calmly carried Jing Xiaobao through the bustling commercial street.
Jing Xiaobao, who was held in his arms, hung his head and sobbed from time to time. He looked as cute and pitiful as a fat rabbit, attracting many people around to look at him. They were amused by their unique way of getting along and were also attracted by their outstanding temperament.
Yan Shixun saw that the people who were talking about the weather just now had walked into the mall chatting and laughing, but they probably didn't know that they were about to have an encounter with a ghost.
Although Jing Xiaobao was well-behaved in front of him, he was inexplicably persistent in some aspects, which often gave Yan Shixun a headache and made him deeply feel the difficulty of raising a child.
——Especially the one he raised, who is the King of Hell who controls the cycle of life and death and suppresses countless evil spirits.
If we are not careful and let Jing Xiaobao grow up in a crooked way, or have other thoughts about strangers, the consequences of this "naughty child" will be magnified a thousand times.
What is more terrifying than a child is a powerful child.
For this purpose, Yan Shixun also asked the Taoist priests of Haiyun Temple, as well as people from special departments and Binhai City officials who had daily dealings with him, wanting to know how they raised their children.
When asked this question, Taoist Master Song Yi said: “…………”
He was silent for a long while, then pointed at Lu Xingxing who was running wildly all over the mountains outside and asked Yan Shixun: "Junior Brother Yan, do you think I can raise a child?"
Yan Shixun: ...Okay, I understand. Using stars as an example is indeed very convincing.
The other Taoist priests were kind-hearted and willing to share some of their experiences in teaching disciples with Yan Shixun, but they just asked an extra question: "Fellow Daoist Yan, are you planning to accept a disciple?"
"That's right. With Fellow Daoist Yan's current status and strength, it's time for him to accept a few disciples. I'm already looking forward to seeing what kind of demeanor Fellow Daoist Yan's disciples will have."
Yan Shixun was silent for a long time before he said in a low voice amidst the laughter: "I'm not accepting a disciple."
"It's to teach the King of Hell."
Taoist Priest: “???”
Taoist Priest: “…………”
All the Taoist priests were silent.
Then they realized that it was difficult to teach an ordinary child well, and when the object was the King of Hell, the difficulty and caution would be even greater...
The slightest carelessness, even a tiny mistake, may lead to the collapse of the entire reincarnation and underworld.
This responsibility is too great.
They tactfully told Yan Shixun that they did not have the ability to teach the King of Hell and were afraid they could do nothing to help and could not give Yan Shixun any advice.
When Yan Shixun mentioned this matter to the Binhai city officials, the meeting that was originally discussing spring ploughing immediately changed direction. Many leaders opened up when talking about this topic and enthusiastically shared interesting stories about their children with Yan Shixun, making the originally serious meeting suddenly lively and cheerful.
"During spring ploughing, people are like trees, the same."
One of the short, fat and amiable leaders said cheerfully, "If we don't take good care of the seeds and seedlings in the spring, we won't be able to harvest in the fall. If we don't teach our children well when they are young, they won't be able to become talents. They are also the seedlings of the motherland. Speaking of which, this is also the theme of our meeting today."
"Mr. Yan, do you still remember the Wild Wolf Peak?"
A department head said with emotion: "After a spring rain a few days ago, I went to see the area. The vegetation there is now lush and the ecology is gradually returning to normal. It is a world of difference from before."
"I believe that it won't be long before Wild Wolf Peak will be able to restore its beautiful ecological environment. This is all thanks to Mr. Yan's financial and labor contributions, as well as his appeal."
When the department head mentioned this, he laughed and said, "To be honest, I have been in charge of ecology for so long, and I have rarely seen such a grand occasion as the Wild Wolf Peak. Volunteers come in batches, and most of them call themselves Oats, saying that this is their team-building activity."
Another leader immediately responded, "I know about this! My daughter is like this. She used to stay out all night playing outside. She often disappeared for months to chase after celebrities. This child, who is not even an adult, spends money like water, which makes her mother worry so much that her hair has turned white."
"But ever since Mr. Yan participated in the variety show, my daughter has been talking about Mr. Yan every day, saying that she is oats and will respond to Mr. Yan's call to help in the mountains and fields. She now has a normal schedule, is in good health, and looks much better than before."
The father was relieved and said: "Her mother finally doesn't have to worry about her anymore. Every weekend, our whole family goes to Wild Wolf Peak to plant trees together."
“It’s the same in our family.”
“My son’s class is the same.”
"It's not just Wild Wolf Peak. Ever since Mr. Yan made the Wild Wolf Peak famous, the volunteers there have always been saturated. There is no work to do even if you want to. So Binhai City simply released all those who need help with ecological reconstruction in the surrounding area, and everyone can also contribute their own strength to other places."
"Before, there was no grass growing on the Wild Wolf Peak. This year, the Wild Wolf Peak is already blooming."
Someone else laughed and said, "I heard from the witch at Wild Wolf Peak that a new mountain god has been born."
After the disaster caused by the ghosts spread and affected ordinary people, most official departments in Binhai City had already known about the situation.
They had already prepared for the worst, and were even prepared to sacrifice their own lives to build a human wall to protect the people.
But at that time, Yan Shixun killed the ghost in time, allowing the great way to be reborn and all the disasters to be eliminated.
This let everyone know about Yan Shixun's existence.
Whether it is the circle of ghost exorcists, officials in various regions, or other well-informed people.
They all knew that they would have lost the chance to celebrate the New Year, and it was Yan Shixun who saved everything.
Therefore, they were amazed and admired Yan Shixun, and felt grateful and fearful from the bottom of their hearts.
Yan Shixun also officially began cooperating with special departments and Binhai City officials, participating in discussions on any topics related to ghosts and gods.
The officials were too enthusiastic. If he hadn't strongly refused, he even suspected that the Binhai City officials would even hand over the annual typhoon barrier to him.
Yan Shixun: I will never work overtime! This should be the job of Taoist Ma, I will never do it!
But when the participants heard Yan Shixun say that the child he was going to raise was not an ordinary child or a disciple, but the King of Hell, everyone fell silent.
The department head who had just been showing off his daughter suddenly spat out his tea, coughed violently, and looked at Yan Shixun in shock.
Then I slowly reacted.
Yes, the current King of Hell, Jing Xiaobao.
The elder brother of the old man from the Jing family in the capital who died young was also a man possessed by an evil spirit and could not survive.
...Who dares to raise an evil spirit into his bones?
Or he has died and turned into a ghost, and even become the current King of Hell!
Everyone looked at Yan Shixun with admiration, and some even secretly gave him a thumbs up.
Yan Shixun: “…………”
At this time, Yan Shixun was standing on the street holding Jing Xiaobao, and he remembered that this child had angered Ye Li a few days ago, and the two had fought each other at home.
He couldn't help but sigh, feeling a rare headache.
——The only people who can give Dadao a headache nowadays are probably Jing Xiaobao and Ye Li.
It all started on a night in early spring.
Ye Li and Yan Shixun had already gone to bed early, but when the light and shadows flickered, they suddenly heard someone knocking on the door.
Then there was Jing Xiaobao's pitiful voice outside the door: "Yanyan, I'm afraid of ghosts. I can't sleep."
Yan Shixun: "...You can make up an excuse more carefully next time."
The King of Hell, who could scare the most terrifying ghosts to death, now said that he was afraid of ghosts? Is that reasonable?
Ye Li also snorted coldly, raised his hand and let the quilt fly over, covering the two of them, and did not intend to pay attention to the troublemakers outside.
Seeing that no one paid attention to him, Jing Xiaobao could only leave dejectedly, his slippers making a rubbing sound on the ground.
Yan Shixun didn't breathe a sigh of relief until it was completely quiet outside.
But before Ye Li could laugh again, they suddenly heard a knock on the window they were leaning against.
“Clang, clang, clang.”
Ye Li realized something and slowly turned around to look, then he saw Jing Xiaobao's fat face squeezed against the glass like a pancake, and he was trying hard to stretch his head in through the window.
Ye Li, whose world of two was repeatedly disturbed, finally couldn't stand it anymore, so he put on his clothes and went out, carrying Jing Xiaobao and starting a long confrontation. The two argued endlessly in the courtyard, but Yan Shixun felt sleepy and decided in annoyance that there were probably a hundred ducks quacking in his ears.
So, he decisively locked the door and drew the curtains, and slept contentedly until dawn.
After the quarrel, Ye Li found himself locked out of the house: "Q dish Q, Jing Xiaobao!"
It was from that day that Ye Li began to pay special attention to Jing Xiaobao and tried to send him back to the underworld.
But Jing Xiaobao managed to sneak back from the underworld every time.
——There is really no one in the underworld who can suppress or persuade him.
Whenever Jing Xiaobao ran back, he would run over and hug Yan Shixun's thighs, calling him Yanyan affectionately, occupying Yan Shixun's time, energy and attention.
Ye Li even suspected that Jing Xiaobao really wanted to snatch Yan Shixun from him?
Of course, when Ye Li seriously proposed this possibility to Yan Shixun, he was only slapped on the head by the speechless Yan Shixun.
However, Yan Shixun suspected that Jing Xiaobao had reached puberty.
——The adolescence of a centenarian.
For this reason, Yan Shixun, who did not get an answer from Haiyun Temple and Binhai City officials, had to personally visit many education experts. He also made a special trip back to Binhai University to humbly seek advice from the professor of child psychology, a top major.
But as soon as the consultation began, we hit a wall.
The professor asked Yan Shixun how old his children were and where they went to school.
Yan Shixun: "I am almost a hundred years old. I am in the underworld and I have never been to school."
professor:"???"
Oh my god, I’ve been talked to death.
After several twists and turns, Yan Shixun also realized that he might not be able to ask anyone for help.
After all, something like educating the King of Hell... I'm afraid only the Great Dao can do it.
However, the professor still gave Yan Shixun some useful advice.
"Many conflicts between parents and children start with poor communication. Misunderstandings, grievances... As long as there is grievance in the heart, the attitude will definitely not be good. Even if there is no problem on the surface, it is like an apple that starts to rot from the core."
The professor suggested: "It is better to spend more time with the child, communicate with him more, ask him about his daily life, share his likes and dislikes with him, so that there will be more understanding between each other."
Seeing Yan Shixun's thoughtful expression, the professor blinked and said mischievously: "Even your 100-year-old child, it probably applies to him - it's not bad to talk about the underworld with him."
The professor does not believe in ghosts and is a staunch scientist.
But he is willing to provide all possible help to all students, whether they are students of Binhai University or not, whether they are graduates or still young.
Yan Shixun expressed his gratitude to the professor and accepted the professor's advice. He planned to take advantage of the beautiful spring weather and go on a spring camping trip with Jing Xiaobao and Ye Li as the "family".
When Zhang Wubing learned of the plan, he immediately excitedly shouted that he wanted to participate, and also complained why Yan Shixun did not tell him.
"Brother Yan, you've forgotten your old illness because you have a new one, right? You used to call me Xiaobingbing, but now you only think about Xiaobao..."
Zhang Wubing deliberately cried in a pretentious manner on the phone, which immediately disgusted Yan Shixun. He was so annoyed that he agreed without hesitation and told Zhang Wubing to do whatever he wanted.
——You can come or not, just don’t torture his ears like this.
nausea!
Seeing that his goal had been achieved, Zhang Wubing's tears evaporated instantly. He cheered several times, then decisively asked director Li Xuetang for leave, ran home, and went to his own garage to tinker with his father's things.
As he reached middle age, Zhang's father also developed new hobbies, such as fishing and camping with his old friends.
Zhang Wubing's target was the equipment that his father regarded as treasures.
He picked out a huge eight-seater SUV from the garage, and then with the help of his family secretary, he moved all the equipment into the car.
Before driving away, he excitedly waved to his family secretary and told him that he didn't need to send it and he could do it himself.
He is going on an outing!
Seeing Zhang Wubing, who was as excited as a primary school student on a spring outing, the family secretary had only one thought in his mind: When Mr. Zhang comes back, I wonder what he will think if he knows that his precious fishing rod and tent have been taken away by his own children?
For the sake of Zhang Wubing's safety, the secretary quietly hid all the "weapons" in the house, and then called Zhang's mother and told her about it.
But the problem was that Zhang's mother and father happened to be having a candlelight lunch together outside, and Zhang's mother was old and had the volume of her cell phone turned up very loud.
Zhang's father who accidentally heard it: "…………"
Zhang's mother was slow to react: Oh no! Damn it! I accidentally let my child down.
Mr. Zhang stopped eating and rushed home.
Zhang's mother was quick to push him back to his seat and scolded him, "The child is playing with his friends outside, why are you messing with him?"
Father Zhang couldn't believe it: "Those are all the things I bought with great difficulty. I usually don't even want to use them. I have to wipe off the dust and maintain them before going to bed. My tent is so big! And the barbecue rock plate, and my high-tech kettle, my fishing rod..."
Mr. Zhang became more and more excited as he counted.
He is obviously a successful business tycoon with an extraordinary status, but in front of his wife, he started to feel aggrieved. In front of other diners in a high-end restaurant, he looked pitiful like a primary school student whose treasures were stolen, and he suddenly became a business goose.
Others: Oh wow! Who would have thought that Mr. Zhang of Zhang Corporation would have such a side to him in private?
Zhang's mother also felt a little guilty after hearing this. She knew how much her husband treasured the equipment. He was just like a little squirrel spending the winter. He would move a little home today and transport a little home tomorrow. He felt happy when he counted his equipment.
But the one who took these equipments was Zhang Wubing...
Zhang's mother coughed, then decisively thrust the check into her husband's hand and coaxed him, "Buy more, we'll buy more."
Zhang's father: "Why don't you let that brat Zhang Wubing buy it himself? Why is he thinking about his old man's stuff? QAQ"
Zhang's mother: ...If you hold back your tears, maybe you'll be more intimidating.
And in the restaurant happened to be the president of another music company. He was a friend of Lu Xingxing and knew that Lu Xingxing had a good relationship with Zhang family's son Zhang Wubing.
So he immediately asked Lu Xingxing: "Are you going camping with the young master of the Zhang family?"
Lu Xingxing, who was about to vomit after memorizing more than a hundred pages of a book in one day, said: "???"
When he heard this, he became furious.
Good job, Zhang Wubing! I thought we were in the same boat, but it turns out you went to play with Brother Yan without telling me?
Unforgivable!
Lu Xingxing immediately rolled up his sleeves, asked his friends about Zhang Wubing's destination, and went to block him in a menacing manner.
So when Taoist Song Yi finally remembered his recently diligent disciple, he felt a rare sense of pity. When he brought tea to look at Lu Xingxing, all he saw were scriptures scattered all over the floor.
And empty rooms.
Taoist Priest Song: “…………”
"Lu, Xing, Xing!!!"
Lu Xingxing didn't know about this yet. He successfully caught Zhang Wubing who was buying food in the supermarket, and angrily scolded him for being ungrateful for not taking him with him when he had fun.
Zhang Wubing was stunned by the scolding: "??? No, we are having a family dinner, why are you here to join in the fun?"
Lu Xingxing was furious when he heard this: "Brother Yan is my uncle, and my aunt! How come I am not part of this family?"
After receiving a call from Zhang Wubing and learning that there was an extra person, Yan Shixun asked: "...Are you guys playing Snake?"
There were clearly only three people at the beginning, so how come after the news spread around, it became five people?
"If there are more of them, we will drag you into the sea to reclaim land."
Yan Shixun said sincerely: "In ancient times, Jingwei filled the sea, and now Xingxing fills the sea, which is also a beautiful story - maybe a few hundred years later, Xingxing you will also be included in the Shanhaijing."
Lu Xingxing coughed guiltily and suddenly became quiet.
It looks like the Husky has been grabbed by the scruff of the neck.
Yan Shixun was worried about these two little idiots, fearing that there would be some weird chemical reaction when they met each other, so he asked Ye Li to arrest the two first, and he and Jing Xiaobao would meet up with them later.
First it was Zhang Wubing, then Lu Xingxing.
When Yan Shixun didn't want to answer the phone again, he suddenly found that the entire Haiyun Temple had followed him.
——He also didn't want to hear about the Husky tearing down the supermarket, so he went to pick up the phone call of his own Husky.
When Yan Shixun came over with Jing Xiaobao, he saw a strange scene.
Ye Li, who was tall and long-legged, sat on a chair, with his long legs crossed and his arms folded over his chest, with a cold face and a low-pressure look that made him look as if he wanted to keep strangers away. Beside him, there were two people with their heads down and shivering.
In such a sharp contrast, Ye Li looks like the head of the family.
This strange and inexplicably harmonious scene also attracted the attention of passers-by and customers.
Yan Shixun even heard some people speculating whether Ye Li was an international male model or something like that.
However, some people have already begun to recognize Zhang Wubing and Lu Xingxing.
After all, it is a national phenomenon-level variety show. Almost everyone who loves to watch live streaming platforms has watched this variety show. Naturally, they also have an impression of Zhang Wubing and Lu Xingxing who often appear on the show.
In order to avoid causing unnecessary trouble and confusion, Yan Shixun had no choice but to walk over, as if he had heard the notice to come and pick up the naughty children, and was ready to take the three away.
Yan Shixun: "...So, what trouble have you gotten yourself into again?"
The moment Ye Li saw his lover, he put on a smile and greeted her.
"Shi Xun, we've already decided where to go. The cherry blossoms in Binhai City's Yanjiang Park are already in bloom, as are the magnolias and plum blossoms. There aren't many people there, so it's perfect for camping."
As he spoke, Ye Li glanced up at the sky and said casually, "Today is a nice day, neither too hot nor too cold, no rain and no strong wind, everything is just right."
What you say must be followed by what you do.
The dark clouds that had been gathering in the sky gradually dispersed, and the violent wind softened, bringing bursts of floral fragrance when it blew on my face.
Pedestrians stopped and took out their mobile phones to take pictures on the street, wanting to capture this beautiful moment.
Only Yan Shixun knew what had just happened. He looked at Ye Li with a speechless look in his eyes: "Is this how you use the power of ghosts and gods?"
Ye Li nodded confidently: "Of course."
He simply moved the place where it rained from the riverside park to the other side of the river, and they could still enjoy the rainy scene on the other side under the magnolia flowers.
How nice.
"Shi Xun, don't you like rain but also dislike it? This is just perfect."
Ye Li had an expression that seemed to be asking for praise, and was extremely proud, totally unaware of what Yan Shixun originally wanted to say.
Yan Shixun could only sigh tiredly. He looked around and had a vague illusion that he was a kindergarten teacher. As for these kids... they were definitely no older than three years old!
When everyone was carrying the food they had bought and preparing to look for a car, they saw someone leaning against their car from a distance, doing something stealthily to the door.
"Are you picking the lock?"
Yan Shixun pondered for a moment, still feeling strangely amused, and said with a smile: "Are you stealing the King of Hell's car?"
The owners of this car include two Kings of Hell, the Lord of Fengdu and a Dadao, and the worst one is a Husky.
Someone was actually planning to pry their car open?
How desperate is this?
Jing Xiaobao, who was originally sobbing in Yan Shixun's arms, immediately raised his red eyes upon hearing the words, looked at the car thief with hatred, and used his little notebook of vengeance to prepare to let this man experience what it felt like to be chased by thousands of ghosts.
It was at this moment that the car thief finally managed to disable the car's alarm system, and heaved a sigh of relief and happily opened the car door.
But the next second, his smile froze on his face.
Screams echoed.
“Ahhhhhhhh!!! Wolf, there’s a wolf!!!”
"Wolf?"
Yan Shixun blinked in confusion, then suddenly realized: "Who brought the two wolves from home?"
"One horse, only woof."
Jing Xiaobao said honestly: "The other one will stay at home to look after the house."
His logic on this matter was very clear and simple.
No one in the family can cook, although Yanyan can, but he feels sorry for Yanyan and doesn't want her to cook, but he also doesn't want to eat burnt charcoal.
In that case, let’s bring the wolf!
They can't, but wolves can!
Plan Pass√
Jing Xiaobao raised her little feet happily, thinking that she was very clever.
The car thief, who had just opened the car door and suddenly looked face to face with a wolf, was so frightened that he ran out tumbling, his eyes wide open in fear, trying desperately to get away from the beast.
That was not a wolf in a zoo whose will and wildness had been worn away.
That was a wolf that once guarded heroic souls in the land of Jiangbei and fought against evil spirits and rotten corpses. It was a brave and combative wolf.
Just one look was enough to make hundreds of villagers who had killed people afraid to move forward.
Even Yan Shixun had never seen a beast more imposing and intimidating than the alpha wolf.
Not to mention the car thief.
He fell several times, then climbed up using his hands and feet. When he ran past Yan Shixun and the others, everyone looked at him in silence and saluted.
The car thief was still unaware and pointed behind him in fear: "There's a wolf, there really is a wolf!"
Jing Xiaobao tilted his head, his tender red lips slowly opened into a smile, and the child asked in a childish voice: "Like this?"
The car thief looked subconsciously, only to see Jing Xiaobao suddenly reveal a hideous face with cold and sinister eyes, like a man-eating evil ghost.
Car thief: “Aa ...
He completely broke down and ran away.
Yan Shixun silently brought Jing Xiaobao in his hand in front of him. Jing Xiaobao just blinked his beautiful big watery eyes with an innocent look on his face.
"Huh? What's wrong, Yanyan?"
In the off-road vehicle, the leader wolf was swinging its big fluffy tail intermittently, with its head resting on its front paws, not caring at all that it had just scared someone.
Alpha Wolf: He was the first to attack.
After seeing that Yan Shixun was not going to beat Jing Xiaobao, the wolf leader turned around lazily, rushed into the car and fell asleep.
Ever since Ye Li became angry at Jing Xiaobao for disturbing their world of two, the alpha wolf has taken on another function besides being a pet. He has become an emotionless baby-sitting machine, being harassed day and night by the overly energetic Jing Xiaobao and having no time to sleep.
Now is actually the most leisurely time for it in recent times.
Soon, the car door was opened again, and the quarreling voices of Lu Xingxing and Zhang Wubing came in first, followed by Yan Shixun's intolerable scolding and Ye Li's smiling coaxing.
When the leader wolf felt a pair of claws grabbing his tail, he sighed silently, but still shook his tail and circled Jing Xiaobao in.
Forget it, it’s still cold in spring, don’t let this kid get frozen.
When the group arrived at Yanjiang Park, it was just after lunch time. People had already set up tents on the wide lawn of the park. Pedestrians were walking by in twos and threes, leisurely and calmly. Laughter could be heard from not far away. An owl kite was struggling in the low sky with a silly look on its face.
Yan Shixun picked up all the equipment with one hand and attracted the attention of others as soon as he got off the car.
The people who came over one after another all had extraordinary temperaments and handsome faces, and it was obvious that they were not ordinary people. And at their feet, there was a beautiful and majestic husky following.
Such a combination is very eye-catching, and people who were lazily basking in the sun couldn't help but look at them.
A camping enthusiast recognized the model of the tent in Yan Shixun's hand and was stunned: "This, this is something that should be carried with one hand? This model is expensive and heavy. It has all the disadvantages except that it is easy to use. He can carry hundreds of kilograms of things by himself? Huh?"
Yan Shixun ignored the gazes from all around him and turned around to signal Zhang Wubing and Lu Xingxing to set up the tent.
"ah?"
Lu Xingxing was dumbfounded: "I can't do it."
Zhang Wubing, who was originally sighing and worried, immediately became energetic again after hearing this.
Lu Xingxing can't do it? That's great, isn't that perfect! He can defeat Lu Xingxing and avenge his previous shame!
"Oh, you don't even know how to do this?"
Zhang Wubing rolled his eyes, trying to make himself look difficult to mess with: "Stupid!"
Lu Xingxing was speechless: "You have a cramp in your eye?"
If you can't act cool, don't try to act cool! It's not for you!
Zhang Wubing: “…Damn it!”
Feeling deeply hurt, Zhang Wubing immediately ran to find his parents.
"Brother Yan, do I really not look cool at all? QAQ"
Yan Shixun: "Do you want me to tell the truth or a lie?"
Zhang Wubing: “…I understand.”
Zhang Wubing, who was devastated, lost all his momentum and walked back to set up the tent dejectedly.
But when Yan Shixun looked at Zhang Wubing's figure, he thought of the other remnant soul.
Speaking of cool... probably, there won't be a cooler soul than him.
He laughed loudly towards the sky to welcome death, and angrily rebuked the great principles of heaven and earth to protect the common people.
That cloud-crane-like existence has never lived up to the name of the King of Hell.
It’s a pity that Zhang Wubing will never know how “cool” he is.
In order to protect Zhang Wubing and separate him from the remnant soul of the King of Hell, so that he would not be implicated by the King of Hell and die under the avenue, Zhang Wubing was destined not to know about his other self. As long as he knew nothing, karma could not affect him.
Concealment is also for protection.
Yan Shixun stared at the noise over there for a long time, and a smile appeared in his eyes.
However, Zhang Wubing, who is smiling foolishly now, is better than a cold corpse. This is enough...
Long arms stretched out from behind and embraced him tightly.
When Yan Shixun looked up, he was met with a smile on Ye Li's face.
As the spring breeze blew, pure white and light pink magnolia flowers gently fell from the swaying branches and landed on Yan Shixun's shoulders and hair.
Ye Li raised her hand, plucked the petals with her slender fingers, held them in her palm, then slowly unfolded them and spread them out for Yan Shixun to see.
“This year’s plants and trees are much more spiritual than ever before.”
Ye Li's deep and magnetic voice was mixed with a smile as he handed the bunch of petals to his lover: "Look, the flowers also know to fall towards you."
Yan Shixun laughed and said indifferently: "It's just because of the wind."
"Well, even the wind favors you, fearing that it will blow away your thoughts if it is too strong."
Ye Li smiled and joked: "The expression you just had - are you thinking about those who left again?"
Yan Shixun was slightly stunned, then smiled and shook his head gently.
As long as a person exists, he will definitely leave a trace in the hearts of others. Just like a feather falls from a flying bird before it spreads its wings, how can the remaining people forget it immediately?
"These people who enjoy the spring, they will not know what happened, how many people died to protect them, and they will never see spring again."
"Those brilliant souls died in the long winter before spring."
"but."
Yan Shixun's lips slowly curled up into a smile: "This is exactly what we expect, isn't it? They don't have to know the hardships and dangers they once experienced. As long as they no longer encounter any danger and can live peacefully and happily, it will be enough to comfort those souls."
The spring that the dead people could not see with their own eyes...let them feel it for them.
There is no need to deliberately commemorate or search for it. As long as you work hard to make yourself happy, that is the future that those dead people hoped for.
The grass is green and the fragrance is floating in the air.
Yan Shixun was surrounded by all things, and suddenly he understood the thoughts of Mr. Jing Yin, Mr. Lin Ting and thousands of his colleagues.
It's not for love, it's never just about love.
It is for protection and inheritance.
——For all lives under the Tao.
Yan Shixun was stunned for a moment, then lowered his eyes with a smile, turned around and walked towards the tree where the tent was set up.
Ye Li hugged his lover's slender waist and was unwilling to let go for a moment.
They strolled leisurely, listening to the laughter coming from all around them and letting the spring breeze brush their cheeks.
Zhang Wubing was still arguing with Lu Xingxing, both claiming that their way of setting up the tent was correct and neither of them wanted to give in.
The leader wolf looked at this, then turned around to look at the cub who was pulling its tail and crying for hunger, and immediately walked over speechlessly, pushed the two men apart from the left and right, then opened his mouth and bit the iron frame of the tent, and began to set up the tent in an orderly manner.
None of these kids are reliable. They will all starve to death in the wild. I don’t know how their parents taught them to let them leave home.
The leader wolf was worried and silently blamed the parents of these cubs.
Father Zhang: “A-choo!”
Taoist Priest Song Yi: "A-choo!"
Two young men were watching and applauding on the side. Instead, the sight of the wolf setting up the tent gradually attracted the attention of many people around. They were all amazed, but also asked Lu Xingxing and Zhang Wubing with envy how this "dog" was trained and why he was so well-behaved.
"Other people's Huskies destroy the house, why does your Husky help with housework?"
“I’ve never seen such a well-behaved dog.”
"Brother, where were you sent to train? I also want to..."
Lu Xingxing said sincerely: "This is actually a wolf."
The crowd watching: "Hiss!"
Zhang Wubing reacted in time and added immediately: "Yes! My dog's name is Wolf."
"What a good name, what a good name, haha, it looks as majestic as a wolf."
But after everyone heard about the wolf, they looked at the leader again. They also had an impression in their minds that it looked like a wolf, so they were more or less scared and quickly dispersed.
So when Yan Shixun and the other person walked back to their tent, the tent under the flower tree had returned to silence, appearing peaceful and leisurely.
Although the wolf leader had never come into contact with a tent, it could be considered an expert in camping. Even the best campers among humans could not catch up with it. With just a rough thought, it knew how to assemble a tent.
Even if he encounters something he doesn't understand, the leader wolf will understand it as long as he thinks about how this thing can protect itself in the wild.
As for Lu Xingxing and Zhang Wubing, after confirming that they really could not help at all, they started to fiddle with the barbecue grill and prepare the ingredients.
——Jing Xiaobao next to him was so hungry that he became like a parrot and kept crying and saying he was hungry.
When Jing Xiaobao shouted, the wolf leader growled at the two young men.
It's not a wolf, but a sheepdog.
Jing Xiaobao is happy, but these two fools suffer.
They stared at the equipment they had never seen before, and after trying for a long time, they still had no idea how to use it. The way they fumbled to figure out how to use it even made Yan Shixun laugh.
"Are you planning to perform a comedy here?"
Yan Shixun raised his eyebrows and asked with a smile: "The name of your play is Ah Dai and Ah Gua?"
A story of two fools?
Seeing Yan Shixun coming over, Jing Xiaobao's eyes suddenly lit up.
He ran over happily and threw himself into Yan Shixun's arms. Relying on his small size and cuteness, he was the first to occupy Yan Shixun's arms. Seeing this, Ye Li next to him gritted his teeth and wished he could throw Jing Xiaobao into the river to feed the fish.
——I believe that the ghost of Jing Xiaobao alone is enough to make all the fish full and they will no longer think of touching Qu Yuan.
Kill two birds with one stone.
While the two men and the wolf were busy, Yan Shixun only needed to lie leisurely on the recliner, letting the spring breeze blow and the flower petals fall all over his body.
He trembled his eyelashes slightly, closed his eyes with a smile, and let the sleepiness pull him into sleep.
Ye Li was the first to discover that Yan Shixun had fallen asleep. He immediately picked up the ferocious Jing Xiaobao and covered his mouth with a slap to prevent him from making any sound and disturbing Yan Shixun.
Then, he walked over quietly, carefully draped the blanket on Yan Shixun, sat on the edge of the recliner, and looked at his lover's sleeping face.
The spring breeze is intoxicating.
Ye Li seemed to be bewitched. He bent down and gently kissed Yan Shixun on the forehead.
Go to sleep, my love.
There are already too many things that require your attention, and now, you can forget everything and just fall into a deep sleep.
I am by your side, continuing to watch over this world and protect you.
Ye Li hugged Yan Shixun and slept with him on the fallen flowers as a pillow, sleeping in the spring breeze, peaceful and happy.
Only Jing Xiaobao, who was thrown out, puffed up his cheeks unhappily.
You said you were going to promote my relationship with me! Why did it end up being you two promoting your relationship? Damn it!!!
When Yan Shixun had a comfortable sleep and slowly opened his eyes, the aroma of barbecue came from the side, and Jing Xiaobao's continuous exclamations of "Wow!"
He glanced sideways lazily and saw Ye Li standing in front of the grill, preparing food skillfully, while Lu Xingxing and Zhang Wubing had become little fans, standing beside them and clapping "Ooooh!" like seals with a look of amazement.
Yan Shixun was stunned at first, then he remembered that although Ye Li could not cook, as a former general, he was very good at camping and barbecue in the wild.
He immediately felt relieved and took a rare break from work, lying on the recliner and looking at Ye Li's figure lazily.
Feeling Yan Shixun's gaze, Ye Li also turned around and looked over, a hint of a smile on his lips: "Are you awake? You can eat in a while, wake up first, don't be in a hurry."
"good."
Yan Shixun, who was sleeping so soundly, lay under the blanket, rocking gently. He felt that the present world was stable and the years were peaceful, but it was just like this.
The world he tried so hard to save is so beautiful.
Yan Shixun smiled gently, his brows and eyes softened.
…
They had a great time camping in the riverside park and didn't pack up until the next day before returning slowly.
The equipment chosen by Zhang's father was indeed very professional and easy to use. With Ye Li and Alpha Wolf around, this camping trip was perfect, in stark contrast to the many busy camping families nearby.
As they walked away, some people tried to ask them about the breed of their "dog" or enviously asked how they could be so skilled and calm.
——Other people’s barbecues turned into charcoal, but the aroma of Yan Shixun’s barbecue filled the entire park.
Facing the question, Yan Shixun just smiled and patted Ye Li beside him, saying: "It's very simple. First, you have to find a lord of Fengdu who used to be a general. Then, you can wait to eat."
Everyone: “……?”
Just when Yan Shixun and others got into the car, the abbot of Haiyun Temple called and told them that Taoist Master Li, who had been in meditation, had woken up and wanted to see them.
At the same time, Taoist Song Yi also called Lu Xingxing and sternly asked him to come back immediately.
Yan Shixun frowned slightly and made some calculations. Seeing that Taoist Li was in good health, he thought that as long as he stopped spying on the secrets of heaven, he would at least live for several decades.
How is this...
Everyone was confused and drove quickly to Haiyun Temple.
…
Taoist Priest Li had an extremely long dream.
All the scenes in the dream seemed so familiar, yet so strange.
There was still the Haiyun Temple that Taoist Li was familiar with, the familiar Binhai City and the world, but the Haiyun Temple was much emptier, with even the gate collapsed, leaving a messy scene after a fierce battle.
Taoist Li walked up the mountain steps in astonishment, but he did not expect to see a person walking towards him who looked very familiar.
The man was wearing a Taoist robe and had a serious expression. He pursed his lips tightly, as if he had too many things to worry about, which almost crushed him, but he could only grit his teeth and hold on.
That was clearly Lu Xingxing's face.
But unlike the always smiling Lu Xingxing in Master Li’s memory, the Lu Xingxing in the dream even had dull eyes.
Yan Shixun is not here, and Master Chengyun died many years ago after trying to peek into the secrets of heaven.
But the Tao is declining and does not care about what people think.
At the beginning, it was just the loss of one or two lives and the failure of a few ghost exorcists.
The owner of Guishan Hotel believed that the hotel was haunted, so he invited a ghost exorcist to help exorcise the ghost. There, they found a female ghost from a hundred years ago. So the yellow talisman and the peach wood sword flew together, but unexpectedly, they angered the female ghost.
In a madness, the female ghost opened up the Ghost Mountain and the Rule Mountain before she died, causing the imbalance of yin and yang and a loophole to appear. The evil ghosts suppressed in hell were able to enter the human world through the Ghost Mountain, and the people living near the Rule Mountain died tragically one after another.
The exorcist who caused the trouble is dead, but his master is enraged and vows to kill all the evil ghosts in Guishan.
When Haiyun Temple heard the news and rushed over, it was too late.
Countless ghost exorcists were killed or injured, and their Yang energy was given to the evil ghosts in vain, making them even more powerful. They broke free from the restrictions set by the female ghost, escaped from Guishan, and entered Binhai City and the surrounding areas.
The evil god of Wild Wolf Peak succeeded in taking power silently when everyone was overwhelmed by Guishan.
It reversed yin and yang, black and white, making yin yang and black white. All the exorcists and ordinary people who wanted to enter the territory of Wild Wolf Peak died tragically here and became its puppets, making Wild Wolf Peak a complete death place.
The mountain god died, with no possibility of rebirth. The witch prepared herself for death in an attempt to stop the evil god, but failed.
In the entire ten-mile radius of the Wild Wolf Peak, all life died and not a single blade of grass grew.
Haiyun Temple also lost several Taoist priests there. When Taoist Priest Ma died, he was still in the posture of drawing talismans and roaring, and he refused to fall down even in death.
The spread of deathly aura made matters worse and the disaster of Yin God broke out.
The village party secretary invited a master, originally wanting to protect the villagers' families and prevent the ghost who died in hatred in her wedding dress from coming to hurt people. However, the master scoffed at what the female ghost said. He only guessed that the female ghost was formed from a ghost marriage and acted rashly, injuring the female ghost and causing her to bleed a little, but completely enraged her, causing her to completely explode on the extremely gloomy full moon night.
The entire valley was reduced to a ghost realm, and a female ghost became the god of the underworld.
All the corpses nearby turned into bones in an instant and became soldiers of the Yin God.
Hundreds of miles away, an old police officer named Chen died of a fever in the middle of the night. Before he died, he was clutching an old photo, mumbling Jiang Yanran's name, with tears streaming down his face.
In Binhai City, Concession Area, the dead evil ghosts hated the world to the core. The Taoist priest who entered Jing Mansion failed to realize the obsession and hatred of the little ghost in time. Instead, he was deceived by Chi Yan's one-sided words and mistakenly protected her, which caused the little ghost's hatred.
All the Taoist priests and exorcists who entered the concession area died here. They tried to stop it but failed, allowing the ghost energy to cross the river and permeate most of Binhai City.
When daybreak came, the city was dyed blood red.
The abbot also died while trying to protect ordinary citizens. Taoist Li was seriously injured and fell into a coma. Haiyun Temple lost its command, and Taoist Song Yi temporarily took over Haiyun Temple.
And only half of the Taoist priests in Haiyun Temple are left.
The eight Taoist priests who were looking for the Yin Road outside hurried back, but brought even more terrifying news.
Yin Road has entered the coastal city area.
Evil spirits were rampant, and the world was filled with rivers of blood, just like hell.
Taoist Song Yi died at the hands of a vicious ghost, and not even his body was left.
Lu Xingxing almost went crazy.
But as if things didn't get worse, the power of Nanming Mountain declared that it would become the new avenue, and all the people who died nearby, even the residents nearby, were like being poisoned. They refused help from the outside world, regarded the government and Haiyun Temple as demons, and worshipped Nanming Mountain as a god.
At the same time, the southwestern ghost path rose up and almost replaced the main road.
The Great Dao is declining, and the Taoist priests who rely on the Great Dao and the four gods for strength can only watch their power gradually weaken.
They tried desperately to save the world from hell, but corpses were everywhere and countless exorcists were killed or injured.
The view from Haiyun Temple down the mountain is just like it was a hundred years ago.
But once again... nine out of ten times they never come back.
As Haiyun Temple was about to collapse, Lu Xingxing wiped away her tears and took the initiative to take on the responsibility.
The young Taoist priest who used to smile and play in front of his teacher, grew up to be everyone's backer overnight.
When his teacher is around, he can be a carefree child. Even if others say that he is unreliable and unmotivated, even if his teacher chases him all over the mountain, he can still smile and say that he is very happy.
But now, all of Lu Xingxing’s uncles and ancestors are dead.
The Haiyun Temple, which was once a popular place, fell into ruin overnight and became so empty that it was frightening.
The only ones left in the temple were a few Taoist priests who were seriously injured and struggling on the verge of death. The rest were all young Taoist priests and little Taoist children who had not yet completed their apprenticeships.
Other sects were sighing, saying that the hundreds of years of inheritance in Haiyun Temple seemed to be cut off here.
But Lu Xingxing picked up the peach wood sword, put on a Taoist robe, held the yellow talisman compass in his hand, and imitated what his master had done before, standing in front of everyone and rushing into the pile of evil spirits.
He fought his way out of this bloody situation.
After that battle, Lu Xingxing's name finally became known to the public.
He gritted his teeth and took on the huge burden, trying his best to protect the entire Binhai City behind him. Every time he returned to Haiyun Temple, he was covered in wounds. His once handsome and strong body was now covered with layer upon layer of scars, and there was no longer the innocent light in his eyes.
Without a master, Lu Xingxing took over his master's job to teach the young Taoist priests in the temple, teaching them scriptures and spells, and teaching them how to protect themselves and others.
Lu Xingxing was like a sword that had finally been sharpened to a razor sharp edge. The day it was unsheathed, it shocked the world.
In the desperate situation of the Great Dao's decline, many ascetics died or were injured, and some were so desperate that they committed suicide to escape the reality... But Lu Xingxing gritted his teeth and moved forward, never giving up for a moment.
If you can live one more day, live one more day. If you can save one more person, save one more person.
Lu Xingxing is just as its name suggests. It is like the morning star in the sky, guiding all the strength to slowly gather into a rope, and move together in one direction with difficulty but determination.
In this nightmare that was so long that he couldn't wake up, Taoist Li watched Lu Xingxing's growth, but what he remembered was what his junior fellow apprentice once said to him.
Mr. Chengyun said that Lu Xingxing was Taoist Priest Li when he was young. He was the most unreliable and no one was optimistic about him. But in the end, it was Taoist Priest Li who turned the tide and revived the Haiyun Temple from a crisis.
At that time, Taoist Li just thought that it was because his junior fellow apprentice understood him and saw clearly his feelings for his disciple Lu Xingxing.
But what Taoist Li didn't expect was that Li Chengyun's reputation as a brilliant talent was never empty talk.
At that time, what Li Chengyun told him was clearly the secret of heaven.
Li Chengyun saw another possibility early on.
One, there is no possibility of Yan Shixun.
He knew that if they all failed and the situation slid to the bottom of the irreversible bottom, there everyone would pick up a star.
A star that is ignored but never stops shining.
Taoist Priest Li felt as if even his breathing had stopped. He looked at the dead eyes of Lu Xingxing in his dream and seemed to see his former self.
But at that time, Li Chengyun was by his side.
Lu Xingxing was alone.
He was walking towards death, but he didn't retreat at all.
At this moment, Taoist Li suddenly felt sad, but he felt proud and proud in his heart.
Look! This is his disciple from Haiyun Temple. They can die, but they will never retreat. This is his grandson, a child who is worthy of being his pride!
How long can a person last if he cannot see a future in which victory is possible?
When will that obsession fade away?
Taoist Priest Li didn’t know.
He really wanted to hold Lu Xingxing's hand and tell the child that he had done well and should not give up, but also not be too hard on himself.
If fate has determined that there is no last ray of hope between heaven and earth, Fengdu will judge that there is no hope for the human world.
If the Great Dao is destined to die at this moment, heaven and earth will collapse, and ghosts and gods will perish.
So what can ordinary mortals do?
Try your best, and then face death with a calm smile.
That’s all.
Taoist Priest Li knew that this was not just a nightmare, but a possible future.
If there was no Yan Shixun, no Ye Li, and no glance at the apple candies at the market many years ago...even Li Chengyun would not be able to bring life to the established dead end.
A good cook cannot cook without rice. Even if Li Chengyun saw and calculated it, without Yan Shixun, that hint of vitality would have no carrier and the miracle would not happen.
Now, Yan Shixun has successfully become the new avenue. The old avenue is resting, and it shows the future that it once saw in the past to Taoist Li.
Tell him that for the old avenue this is the future of death.
Taoist Priest Li stood alone in the blood-stained ground. He stood outside the dilapidated gate of Haiyun Temple, watching Lu Xingxing's figure gradually walking away and gradually out of his sight.
Finally, he closed his eyes and let out a sigh.
When I opened my eyes again, Taoist Li was still meditating in his room.
But after entering into meditation this time, he did not feel the lightness and freshness that was enough to connect heaven and earth, but only a heaviness in his heart.
Taoist Priest Li found Taoist Priest Song Yi and looked at this disciple who died in another future for a long time before waving his hand and asking him to go find Lu Xingxing and come back.
Soon, Yan Shixun and others entered Haiyun Temple.
Yan Shixun, who thought that something had happened to Taoist Li, looked serious and asked the abbot for the details, asking him to tell him the truth.
The dean was silent for a moment, then sighed and said, "Master Li...had a nightmare."
Yan Shixun was stunned.
When one practices to the level of Taoist Master Li, even dreaming is no longer a dream.
But foresee.
But now that the world has been stabilized, what kind of nightmare could it be that makes Taoist Li so anxious to find everyone back?
Could there be some disaster happening that he had not noticed?
Yan Shixun was full of doubts and went to see Taoist Li.
"Xiao Xun...Dao Dao."
Taoist Priest Li actually bowed to him and said, "Thank you, Xiaoxun, for saving this world."
Yan Shixun was shocked, and quickly stepped forward to support Taoist Li, and told him bluntly that it was not possible.
Lu Xingxing also came over with worried eyes, and looking at the appearance of her master, she felt like crying.
Taoist Priest Li held his hand and showed a rare gentle side to him: "Xingxing."
Lu Xingxing was flattered and felt like fireworks were popping in his mind.
Taoist Priest Li's eyes were full of emotion.
This young man in front of him, who is still a bit immature, will carry the lives of everyone on his still young shoulders in the future which has not been changed, and become the new pillar of Haiyun Temple.
Taoist Priest Li thought of his master and his childhood.
Generation after generation of Taoists had encountered dangers and even almost died, but in the end, they still managed to survive.
The heaven, earth and life too, stretch on for thousands and millions of years.
The inheritance continues.
Yan Shixun and Ye Li looked at each other, and gradually they understood.
"Uncle Master."
Yan Shixun acknowledged Taoist Li for the first time. He said softly, "Please rest assured."
"All living things are safe."
"Long lasting peace and joy."
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