Chapter 53 The illusion is broken! I've found you!
Predictions? Xiaodie has that ability?
Seeing Jiang Yuemian's expression change slightly, Gui Ci smiled faintly, her voice like the water in a hot spring: "Xiao Die, are you from the future?"
Hearing Gui Ci say this, Jiang Yuemian wasn't alarmed. Instead, a smile appeared on her face: "Senior Gui Ci, you know this is an illusion." Her words were a statement of fact. There was no better explanation.
"An illusion? At first, I just felt that this kind of life was unreal. Shen Gui and I initially disliked each other, but when the disaster of our clan was about to be wiped out, we became each other's only companions and slowly opened our hearts to each other."
Jiang Yuemian couldn't help but think to herself, "So that's how it is. So that's how it is. So the two of them weren't interacting in the illusion at all. That makes sense. How could it be? With Shen Gui's personality, and Gui Ci's gentle exterior but strong interior, how could they fall in love at first sight?"
Therefore, the emotional changes between the two in this illusion are not right, no wonder Gui Ci recognized that she was not from this world.
After thinking it over, Jiang Yuemian said, "Senior Gui Ci, I am indeed from the future, and the person who came with me is your child with Senior Shen Gui. Would you like to meet him?"
Jiang Yuemian couldn't say for sure why she said that; she just said it because she wanted to. Although A Que hadn't explained how she and Senior Gui Ci separated, Jiang Yuemian guessed that A Que must want to meet Senior Gui Ci again.
"My child with Shen Gui?"
Gui Ci's memories only go back to the time when she and Shen Gui were in love. She really can't remember that she actually had a child. Now she can't help but wonder whether the child looks more like her or Shen Gui.
Where is he?
Jiang Yuemian: "Senior Gui Ci, please wait here for a moment. I'll be right back."
Gui Ci nodded, watching Jiang Yuemian's departing figure with anticipation in his heart. He wondered what the child looked like, but he was sure that she and Shen Gui had raised him very well.
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Shen Que had been waiting outside until the door opened. He turned around and saw Jiang Yuemian. His expression softened instantly.
He stood up, dusted himself off, cast a cleansing spell on himself, and then spoke: "Master."
Jiang Yuemian nodded, smiled at Chen Que, and then kissed Chen Que from an angle where no one could see before speaking: "I told Senior Gui Ci that you had arrived, and she said she wanted to see you."
Shen Que was slightly taken aback. He wanted to see him, of course, but what if his appearance disappointed his mother? What if he didn't grow up to be the way his mother hoped?
Shen Que's mood had already become depressed. Just then, he felt a weight on his head. It turned out that Jiang Yuemian had tiptoed and touched Shen Que's head.
Shen Que looked up and his eyes met Jiang Yuemian's gentle gaze. His beloved was smiling at him: "Ah Que, don't be nervous! Senior Gui Ci will definitely like you very, very, very much!"
His master was encouraging him, he thought, so he couldn't be so cowardly.
Having figured this out, Shen Que instantly relaxed, his tall figure standing tall and his appearance stunning, truly regaining the aura he had as a demon lord all these years.
Jiang Yuemian thought to herself, this is the A-Que she knows.
"Alright, go on your way, your mother is waiting for you."
Jiang Yuemian's eyes were encouraging, indicating that he could just go in. That was his mother, and the family he hadn't seen for many years. A-Que would definitely be nervous, but what did nervousness matter? More than nervousness, he felt joy.
Yes, it was joy, the joy of a mother and son reuniting after many years of separation. Such feelings were something that no one else could understand, and Jiang Yuemian could not empathize with them.
"good."
After that, Shen Que prepared to go inside.
Jiang Yuemian waited outside, idly drawing circles on the ground.
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Shen Que had already seen Gui Ci. He walked towards Gui Ci step by step. Gui Ci was sitting motionless in the chair, smiling at Shen Que. For some reason, Shen Que's eyes suddenly reddened, and he sniffed. He had already reached Gui Ci.
Shen Que slowly squatted down to look Gui Ci in the eye. He examined Gui Ci closely. Although he had seen Gui Ci several times during this period, it was different from the perspective of an outsider. Now, she was his mother and he was her child. There was a bond between them.
Shen Que remained silent for a long time, but Gui Ci spoke first: "You look a lot like Shen Gui." Gui Ci carefully examined Shen Que. In the past, she could only see Shen Que as A Tong, but now, since she had made things clear with Jiang Yuemian, she could see their true appearances.
Chen Que's voice was hoarse: "Mother..."
Gui Ci stopped speaking, only looking at Shen Que with gentle eyes, stroking the top of Shen Que's hair, his eyes gradually turning to heartache.
"Xiao Que, you haven't been happy these past few years."
Shen Que's expression froze. His mother was still so clever, how could she be happy? His mother was gone, his master had fallen, leaving him alone to live on.
But now everything is alright. His master has returned to his side, and he has seen his mother as she used to be. He feels that this trip was really worth it.
"Mother, I am very happy now." I am truly happy. I have a Master, I have a mother, and I live in my mother's clan, where I have enjoyed many leisurely days.
Upon seeing this, Gui Ci carefully examined Chen Que and, seeing that he was not lying, finally felt relieved.
"Alright, now let's go find your adoptive father."
Gui Ci thought to herself that Shen Gui must be an incompetent father. Although she couldn't remember anything about the future, Xiao Que's appearance didn't seem like someone who had grown up in love. Of course, she was also an incompetent father.
After saying that, the two walked out.
Hearing the noise, Jiang Yuemian quickly stood up from the ground. On the ground beneath her feet was the pig she had drawn. The pig had big eyes and a small nose, and she really didn't know what breed it was.
Shen Que spotted it at first glance, but he didn't laugh at Jiang Yuemian; he just thought his master was adorable.
Feeling the gazes of Shen Que and Gui Ci, even someone as thick-skinned as Jiang Yuemian felt a little embarrassed.
Gui Ci looked at her with loving eyes the whole time. Yes, loving eyes. Although she was not old, she was, after all, his son's Daoist partner. So he looked at her as if she were a junior. And an elder naturally looks at a junior with tolerance.
"Amian, may I call you that?" Gui Ci said softly.
"Of course! You can call Senior Gui Ci whatever you want!" Jiang Yuemian couldn't help but exclaim. Senior Gui Ci was so polite. It was just a form of address. As expected of the Holy Maiden of the Qingyin Clan and A Que's mother, she was truly a wonderful person.
Of course, Jiang Yuemian, being a sucker for good looks, would naturally favor someone like Gui Ci.
Seeing her like this, Gui Ci smiled, said a few words to Jiang Yuemian, and then the three of them headed towards Chen Gui's house.
Upon seeing Shen Gui, he was also greatly shocked by what Gui Ci said. However, who was he? He was a nine-tailed fox. In an instant, he composed himself. His eyes lingered on Shen Que with an ambiguous look. Finally, his eyes darkened again and he said, "Come in."
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Since the confrontation with Gui Ci, the entire Qingyin clan has entered a state of war preparedness, and they have all taken up their swords and wielded them with abandon every day.
They also learned that everyone was living in an illusion. In fact, neither Jiang Yuemian nor Shen Que had figured this out. They changed the original course of events, but did not return to the starting point. Later, Jiang Yuemian seemed to understand a little. Could it be that outsiders cannot do it, but natives can?
It's absurd, but that's the only explanation.
Days passed, and on the night before that day, the entire Qingyin tribe gathered together for a bonfire party.
Holding hands, they sang and danced around the bonfire in the middle, as if they were going to dance all the dances they would ever do in their lives, as if they would never dance again except today.
After the dance, everyone started to warm themselves by the fire and roast meat. A whole sheep was placed on the fire to roast, and then sprinkled with the Qingyin tribe's secret seasoning. The taste made Jiang Yuemian's mouth water, and she stuffed it into her mouth before she could even say a word.
Shen Que was not as impatient as Jiang Yuemian. He arranged the boneless mutton pieces on a plate and then placed it in front of Jiang Yuemian so that she could eat it easily. His movements were extremely smooth, as if he had done it a thousand times.
Gui Ci and Shen Gui exchanged a glance when they saw this. Then, Shen Gui followed Shen Que's example and made a plate for Gui Ci as well. However, Shen Gui was not skilled enough and the dish did not look as good as Shen Que's. This made Shen Gui's face stiffen.
Gui Ci laughed heartily and praised, "Great job!"
Alright, a smile returned to Shen Gui's face. So what if it's ugly? As long as Gui Ci says it's okay.
Then, he nodded seriously, his hands moving without stopping, until the plates in front of Gui Ci were piled up like a small mountain.
Resignation: "........."
Hahahahahahahahahahahaha.
Not only Gui Ci was helpless, but the other Qingyin clansmen, including Shen Quejiang Yuemian, also saw it and couldn't help but laugh.
Jiang Yuemian couldn't help but wonder, so this is what Ah Que's father's true personality is like? It's unbelievable. You know, when we first met, she thought this kind of fox was the arrogant type, but now that she sees him, he seems rather simple and honest, like a big-tailed dog?
Jiang Yuemian smiled and shook her head, shaking away the absurd thoughts in her mind. After everyone finished eating, they cleaned up the fire and other miscellaneous items, and went to rest early to prepare for the battle the next day.
Jiang Yuemian, however, couldn't fall asleep. She had spent the entire time in the illusion, and although they were all fake, the joy she experienced in their time together was real. The thought of them disappearing when the illusion broke tomorrow made Jiang Yuemian feel reluctant to leave.
Shen Que couldn't fall asleep either. It was the first time he had seen his parents and clansmen in their youth since he came of age, and he was in a very good mood. However, this illusion was just a mirage, and the dream would end tomorrow.
Both of them had something on their minds, and before they knew it, they were embracing each other. After that, they did nothing but hold each other like that, and gradually, as dawn approached, they fell asleep.
When I woke up, it was exactly one hour before that time period.
Shen Que and Jiang Yuemian quietly dressed and went outside. The clansmen also came out, their swords gleaming as if they had been reforged. Their expressions were serious, ready to face the upcoming battle.
Shen Que and Jiang Yuemian stood beside Gui Ci.
Gui Ci turned his head and said, "Don't be afraid. This time, we won't let the tragedy repeat itself."
Yes, it was a tragedy. In this massacre, all the Qingyin clan members except for her perished. Perhaps it was divine mercy that allowed her soul to return to her homeland. In any case, this time, she would not allow them to harm her clan members again.
Gui Ci gazed resolutely into the distance. After a quarter of an hour, she spoke: "They're here. Everyone, get ready."
The sound of rustling footsteps could be heard in the distance. There were many people, but they were not afraid. In this war where it was either you die or I live, they believed that they would be the ones to survive.
Meanwhile, the people in the distance had already shown their heads. The leader was taken aback when he saw them, but then smiled again: "Very good, they're all here. That saves us the trouble."
He raised his hand, causing the people behind him to swarm forward and begin what they perceived as a massacre.
The Qingyin Clan immediately joined the battle. Shen Que and Jiang Yuemian's combat strength in the illusion was only the same as Xiao Die and A Tong, without their original strength. But even so, they were able to kill the enemy with skill.
When the midday sun transformed into the blood moon of the evening, the group stopped fighting, and then, despite their exhaustion, they embraced their people.
"We won! We won!"
"Great! We won!"
Jiang Yuemian, dragging her exhausted body, hugged Shen Que tightly despite the blood on her body.
They ultimately won this battle, so this illusion should be broken now.
The Qingyin clansmen around them slowly turned into phantoms. Gui Ci and Shen Gui waved to the two of them. Jiang Yuemian and Shen Que couldn't help but feel a little sad, but they didn't show it. They both had smiles on their faces. Then, in the white light, the Qingyin clansmen and the entire settlement disappeared.
In the blink of an eye, she and Shen Que were standing in the cave, and in front of them was a blood-red stone that glowed red.
"I suppose this is the Phoenix Bone."
Shen Que nodded.
Jiang Yuemian cautiously stepped forward, slowly probing with her hand, and finally wrapped her hand around the phoenix bone.
In a cave in the demon realm, someone opened their eyes.
......
[Mianmian! You're finally out! I was so worried! What could I do without the wise and mighty Lord 001 by my side!] 001 swayed back and forth in front of Jiang Yuemian.
After entering the cave, Jiang Yuemian disappeared in a flash of white light, which made 001 extremely anxious. It was genuinely worried that Jiang Yuemian had encountered some danger again. Thinking about this, it was almost reluctant to let Jiang Yuemian take any more risks. At worst, they could all die together, which would be better than her always being so strong.
Okay, okay, it's alright now, I'm perfectly fine.
Jiang Yuemian quickly comforted 001, after all, the little guy looked like he had been living in fear for a long time.
Once Jiang Yuemian had finally calmed 001 down, they left the cave and walked in the opposite direction from the cave.
Behind a tree not far away, a young man was watching them, his gaze fixed on Jiang Yuemian in a daze.
Just then, a clear voice came from behind him: "Found you!"
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Author's Note: This is the last chapter today. From now on, I will update every night at 9 PM. If I am late, I will post an announcement to let everyone know. I will also ask for leave if there are any other matters. [cat emoji]
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