The noise outside startled Huiyue. Even though she had taken a tranquilizer, her mind was still in a mess. At this moment, the door rang, and she rushed to see. Fortunately, it was Xia Xiao and Shu Shuang who came in.

The light was dim and Huiyue couldn't see Xia Xiao's face clearly, but he sat down beside the bed and handed her a bowl of porridge.

“Yes.”

Xia Xiao's palm trembled slightly as he reminded Hui Yue. The latter quickly took over and asked:

"What's going on out there?"

Her voice was weak, her eyes were sore, and her mind was still a little fuzzy. She didn't even notice that Xia Xiao had some more injuries on his body.

Xia Xiao, who had treated his injuries in the next room, chose to see Huiyue first, even though he was in a state of confusion. Compared to himself, her current situation was the worst. After rubbing his throat and drinking a sip of water, Xia Xiao said:

"Nothing happened. It might be hallucination."

"Really?"

"Um!"

Shu Shuang stood beside Xia Xiao and tried hard to force a smile.

"Sister Huiyue, drink it while it's hot."

Huiyue nodded, and suddenly a sweet taste came into her mouth. This sweet taste went straight to her heart, warming her injured and tired body.

Huiyue is an expert in food, and she knew it was an old pumpkin after taking one bite. The pumpkins in this season are from previous years, and they are well preserved. They are sweet and soft, as if they were dipped in a sugar bowl.

"Drink and take a nap. We'll go to the imperial capital tomorrow."

"Uh-huh."

Huiyue nodded, determined not to mention her own affairs. She didn't want to look back, just treat it as a dream, and when she woke up, everything would be over. If she knew that Xia Xiao had just fought for her, she would definitely burst into tears, but he didn't say it now, it was not the right time.

The injuries on his body were aching slightly, but Xia Xiao endured it, wanting to see Huiyue finish the bowl of porridge.

"What's wrong?"

Huiyue discovered something. Xia Xiao, who was holding on, wiped the cold sweat from his forehead, and his arms were shaking violently.

"It's okay, it's just the wound left in the valley."

"Then you should go back and rest. I'm fine, really!"

Huiyue signaled to Shushuang, who hesitated but still supported Xia Xiao and walked out the door. If it was an ordinary injury, Xia Xiao would definitely not say a word, but now it was like this, you can imagine the pain.

Behind him, Huiyue sat in the bedroom, lowering her head, drinking porridge from her bowl alone. Xia Xiao glanced at her and closed the door with his throbbing hand.

The moment he left the house, Xia Xiao collapsed, slammed his back against the wall, raised his chin high, and let out a heavy roar from his chest. He felt a burning pain all over his body, as if he was being burned by fire, and it was worse than death. He felt like there were 10,000 burning ants on his body, crawling on every part of his body, and biting him from time to time.

"Xia Xiao, Xia Xiao."

Shu Shuang's voice became blurred and Xia Xiao could hardly hear it, but he clenched his fists and walked along the wall back to his room.

"Master?"

Shu Shuang sensed a familiar breath and turned her head.

Qing Xunzi came riding the wind, his sleeves fluttering, with a little admiration in his eyes. If it were an ordinary person, he would have fainted after experiencing the pain of internal burning, but Xia Xiao had persisted from before until now, which showed his determination.

Xia Xiao waved his sleeves and fell down, but he did not fall to the ground. Instead, he floated back into the room.

"Master, what happened to Xia Xiao?"

"The Fire Element has awakened."

“Why is there such a big difference?”

From the appearance to the transformation of Ju Mang, Xia Xiao did not change at all.

"Fire is destructive, and its power is infinite. But Xia Xiao's previous behavior was probably caused by the fire beast."

"Will it be like this in the future?"

In front of the wide-open door, Qing Xunzi handed the machete to Shu Shuang.

"Tell Xia Xiao not to lose it."

When Qing Xunzi was about to go in when she reminded him, he stopped and said with a strange smile:

"It's been so long since we last met, and you only know how to ask Xia Xiao, why don't you ask your teacher?"

Shu Shuang was very well behaved and said with a smile:

"Master is in such good health, why should I worry about it?"

"You little girl, you are just bewitched by Xia Xiao, and you are led astray by him. You are so smooth-talking."

Shu Shuang smiled and followed Qing Xunzi like a little follower.

"Master, Xia Xiaoming and I have engraved the Wild Pattern of Day and Night, and I feel like... I have fallen in love with him."

Qing Xunzi didn't stop, but his eyes suddenly dimmed. Shu Shuang will disappear from this world one day, but she and Xia Xiao have such feelings, I don't know whether it is good or bad!

"Tell me, what is love?"

Qing Xunzi waved his wide sleeves, and Xia Xiao's body lying on the ground immediately floated up, with his hands forming a "He" seal.

"It's just a wonderful feeling. No one can bully him or hurt him."

“That makes sense.”

The master's answer was somewhat careless, causing Shu Shuang to pout and say unhappily:

"Master, why don't you teach me a lesson? You said I was in love at such a young age?"

"You are not a child anymore. Besides, I should be happy about this. From now on, there will be one more person in this world who cares about you."

Shu Shuang was moved. Rather than saying that the honorable Emperor was his master, he was more like a father. He sat on the bed and crossed his legs out of habit.

"Master, I have a lot of things I want to share with you. We haven't talked together for a long time."

When they were in the Zuoshou Church before, Shu Shuang told Qing Xunzi everything, and it is the same now.

"I have nothing to do tonight, let's chat."

Shu Shuang nodded obediently, sat in front of Qing Xunzi, and spoke very quietly about what happened after her master left Longgang.

Xuelong Road Crossing, Rongcheng, and Wanling City at her feet, each city was full of crises, and many things happened that moved her. Whenever she talked about something exciting, Shu Shuang danced with joy, and she was more lively and active than before.

Qingxunzi listened for a long time, then said:

"It seems that I was right to ask you to follow Xia Xiao."

"Yeah, otherwise I definitely wouldn't be able to experience this feeling."

Shu Shuang felt her throat was dry and immediately remembered the pumpkin porridge she had cooked before.

"Master, I'll serve you some porridge."

"good."

Under the candlelight, Shu Shuang's figure was playful, and she even jumped a few steps. Qing Xunzi looked at her with some reluctance in his eyes, wondering if Shu Shuang would still be alive at this time next year?

Qing Xunzi has always felt that he has not taught Shu Shuang anything. Whether it is cultivation or medical skills, Shu Shuang is self-taught, but her life does come from herself. Therefore, he cherishes this cute little guy even more.

The pumpkin porridge was a little cold, but Qing Xunzi took it in his hands, blew his beard, drank it with a smile, and did not forget to praise it repeatedly.

"Not bad, not bad. Xia Xiao is really lucky. He has Shu Shuang to take care of him every day. I envy him so much. I've eaten thousands of years of cooking, but your cooking is still the best."

Seeing the master wolfing down the food, Shu Shuang had no time to be happy, and said proudly:

"Master, please go slower. There is more... Also, when cooking porridge or soup, let Uncle Bo spend more time on it. Don't eat it right after it's cooked. It won't taste good!"

Licking a grain of rice from his beard, Qingxunzi stretched out his hand and said:

"Another bowl."

After living for so many years, as long as Qing Xunzi wanted to hide his true emotions, no one could see his true emotions, not even Shu Shuang.

When drinking the second bowl of pumpkin porridge, Qingxunzi slowed down. He drank a bowl of porridge this time, and he didn't know when he would meet again, especially after Shu Shuang went to Ningshen Academy, he probably wouldn't see her again. Although the final selection hadn't started yet, Qingxunzi knew that Xia Xiao and Shu Shuang would definitely pass.

"Master, if I marry Xia Xiao one day, will you agree?"

Shu Shuang lowered her head and looked at her master, as if testing him. The latter almost spit out a mouthful of porridge, which made Shu Shuang shy.

"Why did you suddenly think of this?"

"Because I really want to be with him forever."

"Oh~ Then I will definitely agree, as long as you are willing."

It was late at night and Shu Shuang was tired. She clasped her hands to her chest as if praying.

“I’m really looking forward to that day.”

Seeing the light in her eyes, Qing Xunzi stood up and put the bowl on the table. The moment the bottom of the bowl landed on the table, the inside of the bowl regained its former smoothness, as if it had just been washed.

“I’m looking forward to it too.”

Shu Shuang's smile was a little tired, Qing Xunzi slapped his thigh and said:

"Let's go, he'll be fine after a good sleep. You can't help him with what's happening here, he has to solve it himself!"

Shu Shuang nodded, and when she walked out of the room, she could hardly open her eyes.

"Master, will you be here tomorrow?"

"You know."

After touching Shu Shuang's head, she pushed open the door with a sweet smile.

"Good night, Master!"

"Good night."

The door was closed, and Shu Shuang went back to rest, as she had to pack up and go to the imperial capital tomorrow morning.

Qing Xunzi saw it, he sighed deeply, and rose to the foggy sky, standing in front of the moon. Behind him was a round moon like a disk, but it was also lonely. Even though the stars were shining, it had nothing to do with it.

After a long time, Qingxunzi turned into a wisp of clear air and disappeared in the air under the moon.