Chapter 92
Suisui got up late today.
In fact, Jiang Mingyan poked the little guy's soft cheek to wake him up this morning.
However, yesterday was a day of many experiences and running around. Although Suisui didn't feel anything at the time, those things still left traces, and they consumed her mind. When Suisui fell into a deep sleep, the physical and mental fatigue naturally broke out.
For practitioners, cultivation is the best way to recover, but sleep is also not bad.
So, Suisui slept very soundly.
When Jiang Mingyan called Sui Sui to get up, the little guy hadn't slept enough. He responded vaguely in a half-asleep state and then fell into a deep sleep again.
Jiang Mingyan felt sorry for his son and thought it was just a small matter, so he didn't force it.
Therefore, when Suisui had slept enough and opened his eyes drowsily, they were already in Shanhe City.
Tang Jiu said goodbye with a smile to the little guy who had just woken up and was looking around in confusion in Jiang Mingyan's arms. After hearing the little guy's soft response in a baby voice, he left gracefully, waving his jade fan - he was going home to visit his relatives.
As for the cub that is still a little confused, let its older brother explain.
I believe the cub’s brother will be very happy.
Tang Jiu walked briskly, and his back revealed a hint of undisguised gloating.
Jiang Mingyan glanced at the black-robed young man who had entered Shanhe City and was dawdling until Sui Sui woke up and said hello before leaving. His eyebrows twitched, but he had no intention of stopping him.
"We're in Shanhe City now." Jiang Mingyan calmly withdrew his gaze and looked at the little guy in his arms, who was pouting and thinking hard. "Is there anything Sui Sui wanted to bring to Uncle Chen?"
Sui Sui already remembered what she had done while still half asleep. She felt a little annoyed, but she couldn't help but think along the lines of her brother's words: "We can buy some cakes and spiritual fruits that Uncle Chen likes..."
"Oh, and clothes too!" As he spoke, the little guy calmed down and completely shifted his focus. He thought seriously for a moment: "We haven't visited Uncle Chen in a long time. This time, I need to buy some more things to send him over."
"Sui Sui is right." Jiang Mingyan smiled and lifted up the soft little body in his arms: "Let's go to the pastry shop now."
Sui Sui nodded.
Then, he arched his little body a few times and looked curiously at the bustling street they were on and the noisy crowd around them, and accidentally met the gaze of a boy.
The boy looked at the cute little girl being held in the arms of the handsome swordsman, his eyes lit up, and he immediately turned his head to look at the tall man beside him: "Dad, hold me too."
The tall man frowned and said, "How old are you? Just go ahead and act like a spoiled brat with your mother. I'm not your mother. I won't spoil you. Just go on your own."
"But my father..." The boy's eyes swept over Jiang Mingyan's handsome and cold face, his voice paused slightly, and he changed the subject: "It's my brother. Don't brothers also hug their younger brothers? So it's normal for my father to hug me too."
The tall man followed his gaze and was first startled by the frosty and cold demeanor of the young swordsman, who was as cold as pine and bamboo. Then, seeing the soft and delicate little ball in the young swordsman's arms, he couldn't help but sigh at the outstanding demeanor of the two brothers.
After nodding to Jiang Mingyan and Suisui, he slapped his son on the head. It wasn't heavy, but it made the boy look back in shock.
"Father!"
The man said coldly, "The child is still young, and you are almost a head taller than him. Why are you hugging him?"
The boy was furious: "Dad, you bullied me! I'm going to complain to Mom when I get home!"
"I'm telling the truth. I'm not afraid of you complaining..."
The father and son walked away, leaving behind Sui Sui, who had been accidentally injured, with his eyes wide open like a kitten.
A hint of smile flashed across Jiang Mingyan's eyes. He stroked Sui Sui's soft and thin back and explained, "I cast a spell to reduce our presence. That boy is a special case. His perception is very sharp. Sui Sui just happened to meet his gaze, so he noticed us. Don't worry, Sui Sui, not many people will notice us."
The little guy puffed up his cheeks like a sulking kitten.
Suisui got used to the cool smell of ice and snow on his brother's body, and got used to his brother's steady and reliable arms. The trust and sense of security that were deeply rooted in his heart during infancy made Suisui always feel the greatest sense of security in his brother's arms.
Therefore, Suisui stayed in her brother's arms all the way, not realizing that anything was wrong.
Now, the little guy was reminded by the conversation between the father and son, and he suddenly realized that something was wrong and felt a little embarrassed.
Sui Sui should be about the same age as that boy...
"Brother, why don't you put Sui Sui down? Sui Sui can walk on her own!"
Jiang Mingyan raised his eyebrows, lowered his eyes and saw the determination on the little guy's face, so he did not refuse. He leaned over and put down the kid who only cared about face.
Sui Sui stood firm, and the big black dog that had been following Jiang Mingyan steadily came over immediately.
The little guy stroked his big black hairy head and started thinking as he followed his brother forward.
The weather is great today.
The sky was clear and blue, like a flawless sapphire. The golden wheel hung high in the sky, and the sun shone brightly, gently casting a warm halo.
Suisui held his brother's hand, his little face grumbling seriously. Dahei, following behind his little master, had already transformed into the size of a normal large dog, his tail wagging gently, and his fur-covered face even hinted at the same seriousness as Suisui.
Jiang Mingyan swept his spiritual sense over them, taking in the expressions of the cub and the dog, and couldn't help feeling a bit amused and helpless.
"What's wrong?" He reached out and rubbed Sui Sui's soft hair, and asked with a smile, "What are you thinking about? You have a sullen little face and don't say anything. Are you still angry?"
"No." The child looked at his brother with a serious expression: "I'm just wondering when I can grow taller."
Although Sui Sui felt a little embarrassed by what the boy said just now, after walking for a distance holding his brother's hand, he figured it out and even felt justified: This is his brother!
The best brother in the world!
What's wrong with holding Sui Sui?!
However, the tall man's casual remark "almost a head taller than her" really touched Sui Sui's sore spot.
Why isn't it longer?!
The little guy touched the beautiful gilded spiritual pattern on his forehead and felt a little worried.
My father and mother are both tall, and so is my brother. It’s impossible that there is a dwarf in the whole family every year.
Jiang Mingyan laughed, and the ice in his dark eyes unconsciously turned into soft spring water: "Sui Sui is still young, and the future is still unknown. It's a bit early to worry now."
Having said that, Suisui does look much younger than his peers, and his friends are all taller than him, so it is understandable that the little guy is worried.
The young swordsman's eyes softened. "If Suisui is still worried, you can go ask Tang Jiu for divination."
Sui Sui's thoughts suddenly became clear: "That's right!"
Tang Jiu!
The little guy's dark round eyes sparkled: "Why didn't I think of that?"
"It must be because I just woke up and my mind is not clear." Sui Sui decisively passed the blame.
Jiang Mingyan shook his head slightly when he heard that, a smile flickering in his phoenix eyes.
The little fellow, delighted with the secret, thought about paying respects to Uncle Chen and then going to Tang Jiu for help, but he did not forget to thank his brother in a baby voice: "Brother is awesome!"
The sweet voice of a little baby, like one covered in honey, lingered in his ears. Jiang Mingyan lowered his eyes gently to glance at Sui Sui, then raised his eyes to look at the pastry shop which was only a few steps away. "We're here, Sui Sui, go and pick some."
Sui Sui: “Okay.”
Cakes, spiritual fruits, packed meals...
After buying everything, Jiang Mingyan took Sui Sui and the big black dog out of Shanhe City and flew to Quyuan Manor on his sword.
Uncle Chen's resting place is not far from Xizhuang, a cemetery for the villagers of Xizhuang, where large and small tombs intersect, creating a solemn and desolate scene.
There aren't many weeds around Uncle Chen's grave. The people of Xizhuang, who long ago moved away, come to pay their respects to their ancestors during festivals. They're all neighbors, and they often remove weeds from the unattended graves.
Moreover, because the time for cultivators to go into seclusion or enter secret realms is often uncertain, Jiang Mingyan once asked Tang Jiu to help him pay tribute to Uncle Chen.
Before Tang Jiu left Wuzhou for Tianyu Gate, he also instructed his servants to come and sweep the graves on time.
Suisui and his brother pulled out the scattered weeds and arranged the cakes, fruits, etc.
The big black dog lay quietly beside the grave, and my brother sat on the ground.
Suisui leaned in her brother's arms and slowly told him what had happened over the years.
A gentle breeze blew by, and the rustling sound of leaves colliding with each other came from the tall and lush trees not far away. Time seemed to freeze at this moment, and the sadness dissipated in the soft voice of the child, and the dust settled.
It was not until the sun was setting and Dahei entered the spirit beast bag that Suisui left with his brother.
The road from Wu'an City to Quyuan Village was very long, so long that Suisui and his brother walked for a very long time. So long that even with his brother's best efforts to take care of him, Suisui became a dirty cub.
However, this road can also be very close, so close that Suisui has not yet taken in all the scenery on the road, so close that it seems only a few breaths later, they are standing in the deep jungle outside Wu'an City.
The walls of Wu'an City are as majestic and heavy as ever. In the darkening sky, they look like a silent and ferocious beast lying in wait.
Sui Sui's impression of this city has become very vague. Apart from the small courtyard that carries the warmth and laughter, the rest has almost become a dull background.
But Jiang Mingyan is different.
He had spent a carefree and happy childhood in this towering city under the protection of his parents.
He was the most dazzling son of destiny, but it was also in this city that he fell from the clouds to the dust and became a miserable and pitiful loser.
Jiang Mingyan looked at Wu'an City quietly, his eyes deep and unfathomable.
She is always as quiet as ever, just like when she accompanied the young boy whose spiritual roots were completely destroyed. She is well-behaved and full of stars, lighting up the dark night sky silently.
After an unknown amount of time, Jiang Mingyan sighed softly, "Years and years."
Suisui held her brother's slender fingers, raised her little face when she heard the voice, and looked at her brother purely and dependently.
Thus, Jiang Mingyan's troubled and complicated mood suddenly calmed down.
"Let's go in." He said softly.
Go and dig out the rotten flesh and let the wound heal.
It's been delayed long enough.
As dusk fell, Suisui held her brother's hand and walked step by step into this once bright and splendid city.
The young boy who left in a panic with the baby has grown up.
The little child he carefully held in his arms also grew from a small, soft ball into a slightly larger ball with fluffy feathers.
They support each other, are each other's indestructible shield and unstoppable blade.
They finally walked back to the starting point of everything step by step.
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