One day at noon, Xia Xiao and Azhu were playing chess again, which became one of their main forms of entertainment. The ending was the same as usual, Xia Xiao was going to win again, and Azhu was doomed. It wasn't that Xia Xiao didn't give in, he had given in many times. Every time he made a move, he would think about how Azhu could beat him, as if he was helping himself to fight against himself. Sometimes Azhu always had some novel ideas, but he would regret it for a long time after each move.

When he saw the four chess pieces connected, Ah Zhu frowned and said angrily:

"No, you won't let me go!"

Xia Xiao was about to go and coax him, but he saw a figure flashing by not far away. If he used his strength, Xia Xiao would indeed be no match for Azhu, but if he didn't use it, Xia Xiao, who had enough experience, would definitely be stronger than Azhu. His silence at this time really made Azhu angry, but he looked outside the house, then he put away his temper and asked what was wrong.

"I just saw Shangshan."

In winter, she was the only one wearing revealing clothes. The scarlet light was too bright, so Xia Xiao would definitely not be mistaken. When talking about Shangshan, Ah Zhu did not get too radical, but just said:

"He disappeared for such a long time, why did he suddenly come back?"

"I don't know, go check it out?"

"Walk!"

Although Xia Xiao and Azhu did not use their vital energy, they moved as lightly as knights. They jumped onto the roof in an instant and headed towards the Skylark Pavilion not far from the Xia Mansion.

This is the intelligence center of Zhenxun, which is guarded by many practitioners. Seeing that the people coming are Xia Xiao and Azhu, he was about to take action but then retracted the sharp knife in the sheath and let them step on the Skylark Pavilion disrespectfully. This must be a person with power and strength, who dares to go anywhere and he can't stop it.

Seeing that figure stopped, wearing a red chest wrap and black trousers, it was indeed Shangshan. Xia Xiao saw his back, his feet on the green tiles, his hands holding the eaves, and after jumping, he turned in the air and landed steadily on the roof of the pavilion with Azhu. While secretly admiring his own good skills, Xia Xiao asked:

"Where have you been?"

"None of your business."

Shangshan started to retort, causing Ah Zhu to say angrily:

"We don't need to care what you're doing hanging around outside the Xia Mansion. Seriously, we saved your life, don't be ungrateful!"

Shangshan turned his head, his eyes full of anger. Xia Xiao didn't want to cause any unpleasantness, so he stood in front of Ah Zhu and said to Shangshan:

"Tell me, what's the matter."

"I want to talk to you alone."

Xia Xiao felt embarrassed. He was a married man now, so this was obviously not a good idea. Therefore, he looked at Ah Zhu, waiting for the latter to agree or refuse. Ah Zhu subconsciously did not want to agree, and even wanted to beat Shang Shan up, but in order to show his magnanimity, he said calmly:

"Go ahead!"

Ah Zhu trusted Xia Xiao very much, but she wanted to know what Shang Shan could say to Xia Xiao. She stood not far away, watching Xia Xiao walk towards her along the eaves, and when he came in front of her, he gestured to her. A Zhu aside, Xia Xiao was also very curious, what was Shang Shan doing back at this time?

Since Shangshan was resurrected, he and Xia Xiao had no contact, as if they were strangers. But she shouldn't have quarreled with Ah Zhu, because Ah Zhu was right after all.

Shangshan's attitude changed, and he said sincerely:

"Thank you, you changed my life."

This kind of gratitude was a bit abrupt, making Xia Xiao a little overwhelmed, but Shangshan had made up her mind and was ready to leave. She had discussed this matter with the old man Qingxunzi, but when it came to actually doing it, she didn't know why she had a lot more to say, and she kept talking nonstop.

"You know, I was just a Taoist talisman, responsible for attacking. Even after I turned into a human, I still had a lot of resentment in my heart. It was you who took the risk to help me solve those resentful spirits, and it was you who encouraged me to see the world. At that time, I felt that everything was very new. With my cruelty to Shu Shuang and the injustice of fate, I couldn't wait to see what the world was like and what kind of creatures humans were. So, when you had clearly done a lot for me and even rejected her, I left without knowing what was good for me."

"Sometimes I regret what I did at that time, and I also wonder if I hadn't left, would I be the one by your side. When you and Ah Zhu got married, I was in Zhenxun, but in a fit of anger I went to Longgang, where you and I met. But in order to see you get married, I secretly ran back and missed those few minutes. To be honest, I regret it, but now I am ready to start a new life."

"What's the meaning?"

Shangshan's words were too sudden, which made Xia Xiao very confused. Why did he say these things all of a sudden? He even put his finger between his lips, signaling her to shut up. He felt that Ah Zhu didn't like the history of being rejected by him, but Shangshan's tone was very strange. He didn't have the usual stubbornness, but had a lot of inexplicable emotions. At this time, he explained:

"I just regretted it and don't want to be a human anymore. I want to turn into a Pudao again."

"ah?"

Xia Xiao didn't expect that Shangshan came here just for this matter, but this was a little too unbelievable, so Xia Xiao asked with a smile:

"Is your brain okay? Why did you suddenly think of these things? Isn't it good to be a good person? Do you have to make yourself into a knife?"

Shangshan shook his head slightly, as if what he said was not right.

"Humans are complex creatures. Being a human is too difficult. We have joy, anger, sorrow, and happiness. We have unrequited love, regret, and resignation. But being a sword only has two emotions: the desire to fight, and satisfaction. So I am going to return to you and become a broadsword again, no longer interfering with worldly affairs. I have discussed this with Qing Xunzi, and it is useless for you to object."

"this……"

Xia Xiao was about to retort, but Shangshan's words made him speechless. Did he have to accept her again? It's not impossible, it's just too sudden. Shangshan didn't leave any message when he left, and now he came back so hastily? Xia Xiao didn't have any chance to prepare, so he said:

"If that's the case, I need Ah Zhu's permission."

"Go ask!"

Shangshan walked back, and every few steps he looked back at Shangshan and asked:

"What did the Great Wilderness Consciousness show you?"

The reason why Xia Xiao asked this question was because when he entered the Dao, he would have a dialogue with the Great Wilderness Consciousness. Shangshan was already close to the Dao and comparable to the Dao. Now that his strength has been improved, could it be that he has gained so much insight because of the Great Wilderness Consciousness? When he thought that was possible, Shangshan answered sincerely:

"Nothing."

Raising their eyes, Shangshan and Xia Xiao looked into each other's eyes.

"Life is too tiring. I have seen enough of the beauty of the world: the peach trees and flowers in the academy, the bustling human markets, the remote and lonely villages, the dense tropical rainforests, the endless snow-capped mountains and wastelands..."

Those scenes flashed through Shangshan's mind one by one, and then she seemed to be standing in a sea of ​​flowers, watching peach blossoms falling from the mountains and passing through her body. She also stood in a bustling market, watching the endless stream of people ignoring her. She had been to countless places and seen beautiful scenery that many people had never seen in their lives, but the more places she saw, the emptier her heart became.

Perhaps it was because she was too expectant. She had been paranoid and jealous of Shu Shuang for thousands of years. When she finally became an adult, she couldn't wait to experience everything Shu Shuang had experienced. Unexpectedly, the world was different from what she imagined. This made her depressed and she finally chose to go back to the long road of becoming a sword again. But in Shangshan's opinion, this was the best choice.

After sighing, Shangshan was tired. She reached out to Xia Xiao and placed her hand on Xia Xiao's chest. Xia Xiao respected Shangshan's decision, but still asked:

"Are you sure you want to do this? Can you change back to your original form in the future?"

"Yes, but I don't think I'll ever be human again."

After saying that, Shangshan was filled with sadness. Xia Xiao didn't understand where those sadness and melancholy came from. Perhaps his fate was rough enough, so he felt that his current life was extremely happy. He could sleep and wake up naturally every day, and wake up in the place he loved. As for his daily life, he would accompany Ah Zhu to play chess or go out for a walk. Although such days were not grand and exciting, they made people feel warm in their hearts.

But Shangshan didn't think so. She leaned forward, and the sadness on her face made Xia Xiaoru feel distressed when she saw Shu Shuang like this. But when she wanted to touch Xia Xiao's body, before her fingers touched her, it turned into a scarlet light, tearing the clothes on Xia Xiao's chest, causing a vertical crack to appear on the flesh below.

This decision was difficult for Xia Xiao to accept and refuse. This would improve his own strength. However, when he turned around, he said to Ah Zhu with concern:

"She turned into a knife again."

Ah Zhu stepped forward, saw the lines on Xia Xiao's chest, and said angrily:

"She just wants to be with you forever. It piss me off!"

"Silly girl, what have I done to deserve this? But it's good for her to do this. At least the Great Wilderness has one less strong person, and it solves the urgent problem. I was anxious before when I couldn't find her. I just don't know why Master agreed to this."

Ah Zhu didn't care about that. She was just angry and walked towards Xia's house with a pout. Seeing her jump down from the Skylark Pavilion, Xia Xiao followed her, apologizing all the way and coaxing the sulking girl. She couldn't figure it out and kept complaining in a low voice.

"Really? If I don't want to be a human being, I don't have to come to you! Can't I just end it myself or find someone else? You're not the only one who's strong!"

Ah Zhu muttered to himself for a long time, which made Xia Xiao laugh. But he didn't dare to show it. He just looked back at the Skylark Pavilion and the place where Shangshan had stood before. He didn't know what kind of despair she had experienced. But he was married now, so he couldn't ask too much about other people's affairs.

Xia Xiao came forward and hugged Ah Zhu, refusing to let go no matter how she struggled. Then, Xia Xiao picked her up and rocked her like a child.

"Azhu, be good and don't be angry. If you are angry, just hit me."

"Humph! You knew I wouldn't hit you, but you did it on purpose. She did it on purpose too!"

"Then you can ask her to come out, or let her be on top of you."

Ah Zhu was eager to try, but said with disdain:

"I don't want it. It's troublesome and has no benefit at all!"

The main reason was that Ah Zhu was a little scared. She hadn't yet controlled the divine power in her body. If she got another bad temper from Shang Shan, wouldn't she be exhausted to death? But even if she was angry, Xia Xiao just went along with her and coaxed her. Ah Zhu finally lost her temper, so Xia Xiao was naturally very patient.