All kinds of people
Recalling the dream from the beginning, Xu Shulou took the Xumi Ring and the nameless bracelet from the ice cave and played with them. They made a crisp collision sound in her hands. I don't know at which angle they were aligned, but the two magic weapons shone in her hands at the same time. The white light of the bracelet and the blue light of the Xumi Ring mixed together and gradually merged into a clear ice blue. When the light gradually faded, Xu Shulou found that there were several thin silver chains connecting the ring and the bracelet, which turned into a chain ring in her hand.
Xu Shulou was slightly startled. Could it be that they were originally the same magic weapon, but were accidentally divided into two parts? When she tried the bracelet in the ice cave of Yuankong Secret Realm, it seemed that it could allow her soul to leave her body and temporarily go to that dream world, while the Xumi Ring could allow her body to pass through the barrier between the three thousand worlds. So what function would the two have when combined?
Xu Shulou put it on his hand and shook his wrist. The deep blue beads glowed with a slightly mysterious light, making his white wrist look like frost and snow.
However, this matter is not urgent. The current task is to escort Master Cheng safely to his destination. I have to be loyal to the person who entrusted me with the task. Now is not the time to test this chain ring.
What's more, they are in jail now.
It was a low prison cell in a small county town, very simple, with no distinction between male and female prisons. Xu Shulou could stretch his neck and see Master Cheng and his group in the cell opposite through the bars.
In the cell next to him, a man with a fierce face and a scar on his cheek was leaning his head against the railing and licking his lips, as if he was going to squeeze through the narrow gap to teach them a lesson: "You are so delicate, I wonder how many days you can last here?"
Xu Shulou looked at Master Xiao Cheng and said, "You are so smart. Look, hiding here is not that safe."
Master Xiao Cheng looked back at her resentfully: "If you hadn't offended everyone with your words when you just came in, this place should have been very safe."
“…”
"Crack, crack." This is the sound of Bai Roushuang cracking pumpkin seeds behind Xu Shulou, accompanying the threatening voice of Scar Brother, like an accompaniment, very rhythmic.
Little Cheng pricked up his ears: "You also brought melon seeds in?"
"Yes, do you want it?" Bai Roushuang took out a small cloth bag and threw it into the opposite cell through the railing with great precision.
"Thank you." The three people on the opposite side soon started clicking.
Xu Shulou adjusted himself to a comfortable position on the hay mat: "Show your certificate and ask them to release the person. Let's continue on our journey."
"We have tried various ways to lure the immortal who was secretly guarding us to show up these past few days, but there was no response. Maybe he has already left?" The servant shook his head. "For safety reasons, let's hide here for two days."
Xu Shulou sighed, "You guys really came up with the idea of using Dongpo pork with shrimp noodles, meat pie, cherry pancake, lychee and camellia cake to seduce the monk to show up."
Bai Roushuang glanced at her and did not point out that all the above things had already entered her senior sister's stomach, so in a sense, this method was actually effective.
However, Xu Shulou did not eat their food in vain. During this period of time, he secretly helped them deal with two assassin attacks.
Master Xiao Cheng asked, "Miss Xu, are you worried about your nephew and are you afraid that he will get anxious waiting?"
"No," Xu Shulou shook his head, "He actually doesn't know the existence of an elder like me."
The three people on the opposite side were startled. Master Xiao Cheng sighed and said, "In that case, if the young lady is not happy with him, she can come to me."
"good."
The three people opposite were still sympathizing with her from the bottom of their hearts, and they did not notice that next to the cell opposite, a prisoner stretched out his arm through the fence to grab Xu Shulou, but this "poor girl with a miserable life" grabbed his arm and pulled him against the railing, knocking him unconscious.
They stayed here for a few days. Xu Shulou and the other two were able to meditate and remain calm. However, Lord Cheng and his party were becoming a little impatient.
On the morning when they were discussing whether to find a way to leave, a lot of people suddenly gathered at the prison gate, and Xu Shulou heard a flurry of footsteps.
With a creaky sound, the cell door opened wide, letting in a rare beam of light.
"Sir, please come this way." Then the jailer's attentive voice sounded.
Where did this person come from? Was it the county magistrate? Everyone in the prison was curious and leaned on the wooden fence to look out.
A pair of soft-soled soap boots stepped onto the prison floor, but the leader was not the county magistrate as they had guessed - the county magistrate was still following behind this man and showing his courtesy.
When Xiao Chengda saw the man's face clearly, he shouted in surprise: "Imperial Censor Su! I'm here!"
Without waiting for the man to answer, the jailer consciously unlocked the door for the three of them.
Little Cheng rushed out: "You came out?! Who pulled you out?"
The man smiled and nodded: "It was His Majesty who cleared my name and released me. Thanks to Lord Cheng for mediating and never giving up on Su."
"How did you know I was here?" Master Xiao Cheng asked repeatedly, "Did you come here specifically to see me?"
"Lord Cheng even demoted his only son because of me," Censor Su nodded, "I just happened to be assigned an errand outside the capital, so I naturally have to come."
"No, how come you came so quickly?"
"I came here by boat."
"How dare you? There's an ambush there," Master Xiao Cheng was puzzled. "Are they only after me and not you? You are the instigator! Why?"
"I have my own way. I'll tell you in detail later." Censor Su did not answer. "Let's leave this prison first."
"Wait, there are two poor girls in the cell opposite. We met them on the road and they were imprisoned with me."
"Poor girl?"
Master Xiao Cheng came over and explained a few words to him in a low voice.
Censor Su nodded and signaled the jailer to open the door. When the two stood in front of him, he saw Xu Shulou's face clearly and could hardly believe his eyes: "It's you?"
"Lord Su."
Her voice and appearance were just like when they first met under the moon. Censor Su felt as if he held his breath for a moment: "Why is the girl here?"
"I've been asked to do this," Xu Shulou said with a smile in his eyes, "Since you're here, I'll leave this silly boy to you."
"good."
"What do you mean?" Master Xiao Cheng hurriedly stopped them, "I agreed that I will send you to Qushan County. Even if Master Su comes, don't be afraid of him. He may look arrogant, but he is actually a good person and he will help you!"
"I know. I've met Lord Su before," Xu Shulou smiled as he looked at Censor Su, "but I've never seen you at this age."
He had grown a little beard and looked much more mature. He was gentle and refined, with soft features. Compared with his youth, which was accompanied by a bit of silly enthusiasm, he now looked more noble and elegant.
Censor Su was stunned for a moment, then smiled and said, "I am already over thirty years old, but Miss Xu is still as beautiful as ever."
Master Xiao Cheng looked back and forth between the two men with a horrified look: "Do you know each other?"
"We met twice." Censor Su looked at Xu Shulou. He had met him once when he was still studying hard. He was a scholar reading by lamplight at night, and a fairy with a sword as white as snow. He had met him again after passing the imperial examination. He was a top scholar going to work in his own territory, and a traveler smiling brightly under the sunshine and rainbow. They met in a hurry, and they were just passing by each other, but they were unforgettable.
To be fair, who can forget?
Master Cheng noticed his look and quickly pulled him aside by his sleeve: "Don't be foolish! If you get involved with that prostitute, the court will be full of impeachment memorials against you the next day!"
Su Yushi laughed: "What nonsense are you talking about?"
"I'm talking nonsense? Look at your eyes in the mirror! Well, I was wondering why you didn't get married? It turns out you have someone in mind."
"I……"
Xu Shulou heard this: "You are not married? Why?"
Su Yushi lowered his voice and said, "Maybe it was because I had a glimpse of her when I was young, and encountered such an unforgettable scenery."
Even Xu Shulou couldn't hear this sentence clearly, and Master Cheng couldn't hear it at the side: "What?"
Censor Su shook his head: "I mean, I'm not interested in this, so I'll start a career first and then start a family."
"You are already the Chief Censor at your age, but you still haven't established yourself?" Little Master Cheng muttered, "Please don't let my father hear you say this, otherwise I won't be able to get married."
Censor Su laughed and said, "Nonsense! Lord Cheng is eager for you to get married soon."
"Well, let's not talk about this anymore," Master Cheng thought of something and said excitedly, "By the way, now that you're out, does that mean I can go back to Beijing?"
"No," Su Yushi shook his head, "You still have to take up your post. How can His Majesty's will change overnight? Lord Cheng also wants you to temper your temper."
Lord Cheng was in so much pain that he wished he was dying.
Amid his wailing, Censor Su raised his hand to Xu Shulou and the other man: "Miss, please."
The group left the prison and said goodbye in a deserted place outside the city.
Xu Shulou did not ask to stay any longer, and Censor Su had no reason to keep him.
She just smiled at him and said, "Master Su, have you seen the apricot blossoms this year?"
Censor Su was stunned: "No."
"The flowers are in full bloom this year," Xu Shulou smiled slightly, "Master Su, goodbye."
"Are you really leaving like this?" Master Cheng asked curiously, "Then how are you going to get to Qushan County?"
"We are not going to Qushan County," Xu Shulou said goodbye to him, "Master Cheng, you are a kind-hearted person, you care for the weak and are willing to help others. You will definitely be a good official in this place."
After she finished speaking, she flicked her sleeves and slowly floated into the air. Under the clear sky and broad daylight, her figure was graceful and she drifted away.
Bai Roushuang also said goodbye and winked at them: "My name is Bai Roushuang, thank you for liking the new flavor of the Bigu Pill."
Then Yu Jian caught up with his senior sister.
Master Xiao Cheng opened his mouth wide: "She, they..."
He said "she" for a long while, but didn't utter a complete sentence.
The servant boy and the guard were also dumbfounded.
It was not until there was no trace of anything in sight in the sky, leaving only the clear blue sky, that Censor Su withdrew his gaze. Before he could feel any complicated emotions in his heart, he suddenly heard someone speak.
"These days, even fairies have to learn how to shoe horses. Is it not easy to survive in the world of cultivation?" the guard was shocked.
"What?"
Little Master Cheng was greatly shocked: "Miss Xu's flight was truly beautiful beyond measure, although she actually ate a lot of our Dongpo pork and braised pork elbows along the way."
"Um?"
"Miss Bai is actually Bai Roushuang. The new type of fasting pills come from her hands. No wonder... It turns out that they are fairies, not the brothel girls I mistakenly thought. We have been traveling with them for so long... I thought I was protecting them, but it turns out that they were protecting me. Wait, the nephew they mentioned..."
The book boy also sighed and said, "So the days we spent in jail were totally unnecessary."
“…”
There were ghostly howls outside the small town, and Censor Su moved his feet in disgust.
———
"Are you regretting it?" Bai Roushuang asked after the two flew far away.
Xu Shulou smiled but said nothing.
Any regrets?
On this journey of seeking immortality and the way to enlightenment, she will meet many, many people, men and women, good and evil people, strange and mediocre people, passers-by and people who stay there. Some of them will just pass by her, while some will stop and linger by her side.
These people of all kinds make up a part of her world.
She occasionally misses those who left and is grateful for those who stayed.
If you ask me if I have any regrets, yes I do.
Just thinking back on the past, there are always more smiles than regrets.
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