Chapter 106: Sharing the same boat in Yuzhou (Part 2) Sharing the same boat, suffering the same disease. ...
Shi Hong ushered everyone to a beautifully decorated room on the second floor. The cashier sat next to him. Although he knew they had lost their memories, he couldn't help but speak. "A lot has happened in Yingzhou since you left. Yu Zhi, the receptionist you sent me to, has also left, following Ah Ping, also known as General Ping, in the uprising. The city is in such chaos now that many of my followers have left, leaving only Xiao Yuan willing to stay."
The cashier, Xiao Yuan, smiled. He looked ordinary, unrecognizable in a crowd, but his demeanor was gentle, unlike someone who worked at a brothel. He said, "I don't have a home anyway, and I'm not familiar with the Qiang people."
Shi Hong had no choice but to introduce Xiao Yuan's life story to them again: "When he was eight years old, Xiao Yuan was a meat Qiang. We met by chance and had a lot of fun playing together. My father bought him and gave him to me. Later, we grew up together, and he has always worked with me."
Chi Xiaoxia took Xiao Mi out of the backpack. Xiao Mi got off the ground and curiously inspected everything here. Shi Hong looked at it and asked, "Is this your kitten?"
Zhang Deng didn't expect that Shi Hong even knew this, so the relationship between them must be very close.
Shi Hong said, "Where's Xiao Ai?"
Zhang Deng: “…”
Chi Xiaoxia said, "Why do you always show off your lousy cactus wherever you go?"
"No," Shi Hong said, "I see you didn't bring it."
"I left in a hurry this time," Zhang Deng said, "You really understand me."
Shi Hongdao: "We used to be very good friends."
This was a somewhat sad remark. Zhang Deng said, "After all, we meet again."
Memories are not more important than people. As long as we meet, it is a good thing.
Zhang Deng had been hearing the word "Qiang" repeatedly since then, and his mind had been feeling uncomfortable. Finally, he suddenly felt as if he was being split apart, and said, "Qiang people!"
"I know," Zhang Deng said, "It's a human sacrifice!"
Shi Hong found it incredible and looked at Chi Xiaoxia: "Have you forgotten even these things?"
Chi Xiaoxia said, "To be precise, I've forgotten everything about this world. But it looks like I'm almost back to normal."
Shi Hong showed a very helpless expression. For some reason, Zhang Deng always felt that Shi Hong looked lonely and isolated.
Zhang Deng asked, "What did you go through?"
Shi Hong was a little surprised. He felt the familiar Zhang Deng returning and said, "The world is actually worse than before."
"After returning from Kunlun Mountain, the cultivators were severely damaged and found their own caves to practice in seclusion," Shi Hong said. "In this world, the Qiang and the people are mixed together. At first, it was not so bad, but then I heard that the Qiang in other states also rose up in rebellion. Many Qiang and nobles were killed or injured, and many ordinary people's homes were smashed and looted. The Qiang people have always hated us. Ah Ping was fair at first. He issued a notice saying that he would not take in those who killed innocent Qiang people and that they would not belong to him. But then his heart gradually changed. People who have been in power for a long time are difficult to be clear-minded. He actually recalled all the Qiang people who were working and announced that they would march into the imperial city. They have now occupied Yingzhou, and many people have left. Now I am the only friend left in Yingzhou."
Zhang Deng said: "Why are you..."
He suddenly realized: "Are you waiting for us?"
Shi Hong smiled bleakly and said, "Yes and no. Although the world is big, I actually have nowhere to go."
"I returned empty-handed from Kunlun Mountain that time, and a lot of thoughts faded. I made a few friends like you, but they all dispersed, and I'm really unhappy. After this happened, Ah Ping came to me several times, asking if I was going to go against him if I stayed," Shi Hong said. "People's hearts are fickle, and I see he always has a lot of feelings. I stayed here, one, to wait for you, and another, to wait for Ah Ping."
Wei Yuanye asked: "What are you waiting for him for?"
Shi Hongdao: "If you float too high for too long, you will eventually fall down."
Chi Xiaoxia asked, "From what I hear, do you think he will definitely fail?"
"I can't say for sure," Shi Hong said calmly, "If he really loses, I'll just have a drink with him here."
Zhang Deng had a very strange feeling towards Shi Hong. He had an urge to get close to him and talk to him, as if their relationship was really good. Even though they were sitting like this, the atmosphere between them was not cramped at all.
Shi Hong looked at Yu Xing and said, "I didn't expect you two to get together."
"What do you mean?" Yu Xing said, "Just now your little brother called me Lin Yuzhou."
Shi Hong looked at Zhang Deng and the others in confusion and asked, "What's going on with him?"
Zhang Deng wondered how to explain this, it was too complicated. He himself didn't know what was going on with Yu Xing, and there was no way to explain it to Shi Hong. Besides, there were some things he couldn't say.
Chi Xiaoxia was an outsider and was quite aware of the situation. She asked, "Were you all friends before?"
Shi Hong nodded and said, "To be precise, Yu Zhou and I have been good friends for many years, but he ascended to heaven on Kunlun Mountain."
Zhang Deng: “!”
The truth is coming!
Yu Xing said, "You must have recognized the wrong person."
"Most likely they just look alike," Yu Xing said without taking it too seriously. "With so many time and space, it's not surprising to have one or two that look alike."
Shi Hong stared at him carefully for a long time and came to a conclusion: "You are indeed different from him."
Zhang Deng: “…”
That's true. This is probably the reality. Many people get close to the answer, and then because the answer is too outrageous, they will avoid that option and find other reasonable explanations for the bizarre things.
In fact, there is no need to make up overly elaborate lies for humans, because humans are best at deceiving themselves.
Zhang Deng sighed inwardly as he listened to Shi Hong say, "Yuzhou's thoughts are deeper, but you seem quite honest."
Yu Xing said: "Yes, I am a very honest person."
Chi Xiaoxia thought for a moment and said, "I think the beneficiary of your last mission was A Ping."
"Then this time it's probably related to him," Chi Xiaoxia said, "but according to the saying that the young dragon slayer will eventually become a dragon, maybe he will become the villain this time."
Shi Hong had heard of their mission system and asked, "Who are you looking for this time?"
Chi Xiaoxia said, "A cultivator in hiding, a noble, is unlikely. It could be an ordinary person, or it could be you. Didn't you return empty-handed last time? Maybe it's you this time. After all, we were guided to find you."
"Me?" Shi Hong denied flatly, "It can't be me."
Wei Yuanye asked: "Why?"
Shi Hongdao said, "Last time, you all thought it might be one of us, but in the end it was Ah Ping. I... have given up those thoughts. Now I just want to..."
Just as he said this, there was a knock on the door. Everyone looked and saw a woman with very beautiful skin and charming appearance, half-covered breasts, coming in with a wine cup in hand.
Seeing everyone stunned, Shi Hong said, "Let me introduce you again. This is——"
He chose his words, paused for a moment, and then said, "This is my woman, Hongzhu."
Hongzhu looked indifferent as she poured wine for everyone. When she got closer, Zhang Deng saw Wei Yuanye wrinkled his nose imperceptibly.
Shi Hong said bluntly: "She is a ghost."
"You all knew about our affairs before, but now it's really a long story."
When Yuxing saw Hongzhu, his expression was also unnatural. Zhang Deng felt that Yuxing seemed to have realized that Hongzhu was not human.
Only Zhang Deng didn't notice anything. He just felt that the woman was extremely beautiful, as beautiful as a ripe tomato, exuding a feeling of having been soaked in desire for a long time.
Zhang Deng realized that his gaze was very rude. He turned around and saw Chi Xiaoxia staring at the woman in amazement.
Zhang Deng pushed him, and Chi Xiaoxia turned around.
In fact, Shi Hong still had a lot to say to them, but seeing that they were really confused, Zhang Deng showed obvious physical discomfort. He had a headache, nausea, and felt like he had heatstroke.
Even after taking two sips of wine, he still felt a little nauseous.
Shi Hong had to put aside his thoughts of reminiscing about the past and arranged a few rooms for them to rest first.
Zhang Deng returned to the room and vomited for a long time, until bile was about to come out. He felt that his vomit was smelly and didn't want Wei Yuanye to take care of him. However, Wei Yuanye didn't listen to him. He vomited for as long as Wei Yuanye took pictures of him.
Zhang Deng finally stopped caring about his image and collapsed, asking, "Why aren't you feeling bad?"
Wei Yuanye said: "There's no comparison between our physical qualities."
Zhang Deng had to admit that this was indeed true.
Wei Yuanye exercises every day and maintains a healthy lifestyle, which is indeed useful.
Zhang Deng asked, "Do you feel anything?"
"Not bad," Wei Yuanye said, "They all look familiar."
Zhang Deng remembered something: "Why did you wrinkle your nose at that woman just now?"
"It stinks." Wei Yuanye said.
Zhang Deng thought it smelled really good.
Wei Yuanye said: "She was trying to cover up the stench of corpses on her body."
"Is it okay for Shi Hong to be with her?"
"There's no problem in the short term," Wei Yuanye said. "Humans and ghosts have different paths, so there will be problems over time. But this ghost is at the end of his rope, and he stinks. I don't think he'll live much longer."
Just as he said this, Hongzhu pulled open the curtain and walked in. She seemed not to have heard the conversation just now, and brought in some clean bedding at ease.
Hongzhu said, "If you have anything to say, tell me."
Hongzhu seemed to have a calm personality, which was very different from her strong appearance and dress. Because he had just said bad things about her behind her back, he didn't feel comfortable talking to her. He watched Hongzhu put away her luggage and turned to go out. When they passed by each other, Zhang Deng still felt that Hongzhu smelled so good.
Hongzhu walked to the door, but suddenly stopped and said, "There is something I don't know whether I should say it or not."
"You are capable people." Hongzhu looked at the door without turning back. It seemed that she had also struggled for a while before deciding to speak out. "Shi Hong seems to have something on his mind."
"Thoughts?"
Hongzhu's slender, porcelain-white fingers rested on the doorframe. Her shoulders and neck, like the smooth lines of a stream flowing across a riverbank, held a noble and awe-inspiring beauty in the darkness. Her red lips moved slightly as she spoke, "He's been waking up from his sleep often lately, mumbling words like 'kill' and 'die.' I asked him, but he wouldn't say anything."
"As you said, I don't have much time left," Hongzhu said. "I had no intention of returning. I just wanted to spend the rest of my life with him in peace. But that day, he suddenly became excited and said he had found a way to prolong my life."
Hongzhu finally turned around and looked at them. Her gaze fell on Wei Yuanye. Perhaps sensing the powerful energy within him, she said, "I didn't want to do that. I also didn't intend for him to take risks for me."
Zhang Deng asked, "What's the solution?"
"He didn't say anything," Hongzhu said, "That's what I'm afraid of. He refuses to tell me anything, and I always feel that he is going to do something. Although Shi Hong is brave and resourceful, his talent is mediocre. He is not someone who can accomplish great things. I am always worried-"
It’s so heartbreaking, Zhang Deng thought.
If Shi Hong knew that his sweetheart commented on him like this, he would probably be depressed to death.
But perhaps this is also the truth: some people, even if they are very capable and smart, always lack that one little bit. Shi Hong is probably one of those people.
"How do you want us to help you?"
Zhang Deng originally thought Hongzhu would say something like stop Shi Hong from doing something dangerous, but unexpectedly Hongzhu asked Wei Yuanye: "Can you kill me?"
Wei Yuanye and Zhang Deng were both stunned.
Hongzhu said, "My sins are too deep to end by myself. It would be great if you could kill me."
"I can't." Wei Yuanye refused.
Hongzhu's eyes dimmed, and Zhang Deng said, "Don't be like this. What if we have other options?"
Zhang Deng can really empathize with Hongzhu. He also struggled to be with Wei Yuanye and did so many things that went against his nature.
But when he thought about it again, it was easy for him to think of what method Shi Hong had come up with.
That was Hu Ningning's, or Bufa's, best tactic - using love to blackmail others into doing things for him.
Hu Ningning must have also told Shi Hong that if the barrier could be broken through, the red bead would be able to absorb power, and there must be many ways to prolong the life of the red bead.
Shi Hong is a man who values friendship and loyalty, and he will risk his life to save Hongzhu.
From this we can see that all lovers in the world have the same goal.
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