Chapter 96 Obsession He liked the moon, and he liked her too.
If Shen Cangyu's rebirth was intentional, she now understands why she was born into the mortal world and spent her life wandering in Little Kunlun.
In her first life, she was a transmigrator born with memories. The longer she cultivated, the more indifferent her emotions became. She was like a willow catkin floating in the air, unable to take root in this world.
Shen Cangyu couldn't recall why he didn't leave this world after completing his mission but instead chose to ignite his own soul.
But if she had the chance to live her life again, she would rather walk the path that mortals have walked. From the mortal realm to Kunlun, from Houtu to Huangtian, from Kun to Qian, from Yin to Yang, from nothing to something, from zero to one, she would walk step by step through her life and return to her former place.
Cultivation is a cyclical path, and fortunately, she was able to give up everything and start anew, creating a more complete version of herself.
The incense burned out completely, turning into cold ash that fell into the incense burner. The white ash looked just like clay.
【Happy birthday. 】
Shen Cangyu recognized the author amidst the barrage of comments.
The blessing was hidden in the crowd, but Shen Cangyu still recognized it.
Her gaze remained fixed on the comments for a long time, and then she suddenly thought to herself.
"Admit it, your words still love me."
"Shen Cangyu said. The reader was confused, but she knew that the person had seen it."
She was always like this. When she wanted to say nice things to Shen Cangyu or defend her, she would only dare to blend into the crowd, as if afraid of being seen. But when she argued with Shen Cangyu, she would deliberately choose a time when there were no readers and argue with her recklessly, as if she wanted everyone to see it.
She always acted aggressively in front of Shen Cangyu, expressing dissatisfaction with many of her actions and preemptively criticizing her.
Shen Cangyu saw through her words to the unease in her heart. She was like a mother who thought that by pointing out her child's shortcomings first, she could lower the readers' expectations and make their criticisms of the child less harsh.
She gave Shen Cangyu the identity of a villain, but couldn't bear to let her do evil. Instead, she portrayed herself as the villainous mastermind behind the world, wanting to use her existence to deflect all the criticism.
However, Shen Cangyu was no longer afraid of everyone's gaze and criticism; the person she was afraid of was clearly the author.
Shen Cangyu formed a hand seal, and a red light enveloped her. A red thread flew out from her right wrist, pointing into the distance like a rope. But she ignored the red thread. She clenched her fist, and the red light surrounding her became even more intense. A nearly transparent red thread slowly emerged from her body and extended in another direction.
Pei Wenjing frowned as he looked at the second red line that had appeared on Shen Cangyu's body.
Okay, the second red line isn't for him either.
But this red thread was different from ordinary red threads; although it was tangible, it was almost invisible. This was the first time Pei Wenjing had encountered such a red thread, and there were only two possible scenarios for its appearance.
Either the person the red thread leads to has almost no karmic connection with Shen Cangyu, and the red thread was forced upon her by Shen Cangyu, but their fate is too shallow, hence the red thread is very light in color.
Either the person the red line points to hasn't been born yet, or has already died and is no longer in this world.
After Shen Cangyu lit incense and bowed, her aura suddenly changed. The first thing she did was to release a red thread to find someone. Pei Wenjing, with trepidation and a sliver of hope, asked, "Who are you looking for?"
“Someone who is very important to me,” Shen Cangyu said.
The sound of a heart breaking filled my ears.
Shen Cangyu tugged at the red thread and thought to himself, "If you're so capable, then stop hiding and come out to have a proper talk with me."
The author did not respond, but the red thread in Shen Cangyu's hand did not disappear.
"Are you going to find her now?" Pei Wenjing asked.
Shen Cangyu, however, grasped another red thread belonging to Wan Qianzhong and said, "No, I still need to continue searching for Wan Qianzhong."
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Yingxiakou at Bailongtan was a den of iniquity, a veritable gold mine. Even as the morning light touched the rocks at the beachhead, cargo ships of all kinds crowded the waterways, their masts forming a forest. The air was thick with the salty sea breeze and the scent of spices, and merchants in fine silks and satins mingled shoulder to shoulder with boatmen in coarse linen.
Yingxia Pass is a gathering place for all kinds of rare treasures from all over the world. Many people come here to search for treasures, but newcomers are always skinned alive, and even seasoned veterans often suffer setbacks. Yet, no one dares to cause trouble.
Yingxia Pass is chaotic, yet it forms its own system. Those who can survive in Yingxia Pass are either extremely shrewd or highly capable. Legend has it that everyone living in Yingxia Pass, whether old or young, is a wandering cultivator, each with extraordinary skills. Therefore, people who come here never dare to cause trouble easily.
The rumor also mentions that everyone at Yingxia Pass is extraordinary, and even a dog eating scraps on the shore might be a cultivator.
Yingxiakou is quite famous, but few people would believe that this organization, established just over ten years ago, has reached such a scale today.
In her previous life, Shen Cangyu had visited Yingxiakou several times, but she was tired of scheming against these people, so she rarely came back. She would only come here to ask for her goods when she encountered a task she couldn't complete.
The Broken Gold Pavilion at Yingxia Pass is a magical place. Legend has it that as long as you have a wish, no matter what it is, as long as you pay the price, the Broken Gold Pavilion can solve it for you. Therefore, many people come here to see for themselves.
In her previous life, Shen Cangyu visited the Broken Gold Pavilion several times to buy rare goods. As long as she provided a list and a payment, the Broken Gold Pavilion could solve her problem.
The Broken Gold Pavilion was built by Wan Qianchong, something Shen Cangyu didn't know before. Shen Cangyu came here holding the red thread, and Pei Wenjing told her about it.
“Wan Qianzhong gathers her coin-eyed followers here; this place is full of her spies, but she rarely stays here.”
Shen Cangyu walked through the dense market and crowds, looking at the tall buildings on the Bailongtan reefs, their upturned eaves reaching into the clouds, while the red thread in her hand pointed in the direction of the Broken Gold Building. Wan Qianzhong rarely returned to the Broken Gold Building, but now she appeared there.
Shen Cangyu has the copper coin marks left by Wan Qianzhong on her body. Wan Qianzhong can observe her movements through the copper coin marks. If nothing unexpected happens, Wan Qianzhong also knows that Shen Cangyu is looking for him.
Shen Cangyu stepped onto the reef and looked at the shimmering, gold-plated building, in front of which hung a pair of ebony couplets.
Broken jade can mend the flaws in the sky.
Golden Scales Dare to Defy the Dragon Gate
It was unclear who had written the couplet. Shen Cangyu's gaze lingered on the couplet for a moment before turning to the main entrance. The doorman standing beside the Broken Gold Pavilion looked at Shen Cangyu with eyes full of curiosity, neither respectful nor disdainful, only curious. As Shen Cangyu entered the Broken Gold Pavilion, they exchanged a glance and said in unison, "Please follow us, sir."
The Broken Gold Tower was extremely magnificent, but the people inside remained calm and took everything for granted.
If I lived in a golden mansion, I would wake up laughing every day.
Who are you insulting?
[Who understands? I just finished reading the comments and then saw the official commentary, it's hilarious!]
To be honest, my family was very strict when I was a child. They wouldn't let me touch my phone when I was in school, but all the top students in my class had phones. When I told my mom, she just told me, "They have self-control. Do you have it?"... After I grew up and finally got a phone, I became heavily addicted to it. I feel that it's inseparable from not having a phone when I was a child...
Really? But I feel like I have very low material desires; it seems like there's nothing I really want.
Congratulations! That means you're very happy.
Shen Cangyu suddenly turned around and looked at Pei Wenjing, who was following behind him.
The candlelight of the nine-branched lantern flickered, falling on Pei Wenjing's face. He followed behind her, watching her quietly.
Shen Cangyu recalled that Pei Wenjing's obsession was with the opinions and attention of others. He had always sought attention, and therefore he always wanted to do better and gain people's praise in order to prove his worth. Public opinion can be devastating, and what can kill him is precisely what he values most.
"Why do you like me?" Shen Cangyu asked.
Was it just because she spared Pei Wenjing's life? Is Pei Wenjing a masochist? She beat him for so long; if she hadn't retaliated, would he have fallen in love with her?
Or was his affection for Shen Cangyu a gradual, unspoken love that blossomed over time? But there are so many people who grew up in Kunlun, why her of all people?
From beginning to end, Pei Wenjing had an undisguised love for Shen Cangyu, but Shen Cangyu never believed in his feelings. She thought that it was just his infatuation that made him obsessed.
But now, she was beginning to understand why Pei Wenjing had fallen in love with her. Pei Wenjing's obsession was to be noticed, and Shen Cangyu was the center of attention in Kunlun, the moon surrounded by stars, which became the embodiment of Pei Wenjing's obsession.
She tried every reason she could think of for why he loved her.
Pei Wenjing replied, "I like you because you are you. There is no other reason. I am not affected by my obsession, nor do I need your response. You don't need to feel pressured or worry about me. I will follow you on my own."
Just like countless times in the past when he looked up and saw the moon. But now he is no longer young, and no longer longs for the moon to set for him.
Because the moon never sets, and the moon doesn't change for anyone.
Throughout countless lifetimes, everything in the world has changed, from people to events; the only constant is the moon in the sky.
Just like Shen Cangyu, she will never change herself for others. No matter where she was born or where she came from, she will eventually become the same person.
Everyone is affected by external things, except her.
He loves the moon, and he loves her too.
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