A soft female voice came from the second floor. Everyone looked up, but they could only hear the voice and not see the person.
The soft, gentle voice said, "Your music is so beautiful and moving. If it's convenient, would you please come upstairs and play a piece for my daughter?"
The voice was like a clear spring, flowing gently through the heart, creating ripples.
The people downstairs were so captivated by the sound that they all stopped making noise.
The innkeeper was a shrewd man. Seeing that there was money to be made, he immediately pulled the girl who was playing music upstairs.
As soon as he entered the private room, he saw the girl sitting by the window drinking tea. She was dressed in light pink clothes and her face was covered with a thin veil, which concealed her peerless beauty. Just looking at her bright, clear eyes made him feel numb all over, as if he were looking at an immortal.
"Hey! What are you looking at? Look again and I'll gouge your eyes out!"
The shopkeeper was startled, but quickly came to his senses and smiled as he pushed the girl playing the music forward, saying, "Since you wanted to hear some music, I brought her up."
The girl in pink ignored him and slowly scrutinized the girl playing the music.
The maid beside her held a sword in her arms. She had an ordinary appearance, but she exuded a powerful sword aura and had sharp eyes. It was she who had just reprimanded the boss.
"The person has arrived, you may leave now," the maid said, glancing at him disdainfully.
The shopkeeper chuckled awkwardly and said, "Please enjoy your tea, young lady. Please feel free to ask if you need anything." Then he turned and went downstairs.
Only after the shopkeeper's footsteps disappeared did the woman in pink say to the girl playing the music, "Don't be afraid, young lady. May I ask your name?"
"This humble woman is Hongxi."
"I just heard your music, so melancholic and poignant, so moving. Is something troubling you?"
Hongxi was a little nervous, but when she heard the woman in pink ask her question, she couldn't help but feel sad. She said with a sigh, "Miss, you don't know. My family was poor when I was young. My parents died early and I depended on my brother for survival. My brother has spiritual roots and has cultivated spiritual energy. He has reached the Foundation Establishment stage and attained the Dao. Unfortunately, he is not talented and no matter how hard he tries, he can't advance."
She hugged her pipa tightly, which was her only possession, and continued, "Three years ago, he heard that Tianqi Academy was recruiting students, so he wanted to give it a try. After leaving, he never came back. I missed him and wanted to go find him, but I had no money. So I could only sing and perform on the go to save money to go to Tianqi Academy to find him."
“Apocalypse Academy…” The woman in pink smiled and said softly to her, “It’s quite a coincidence that we are here. To be honest, I’m also on my way to Apocalypse Academy. Why don’t you come with me? It’ll be good to have someone to look after you on the way.”
Upon hearing this, Hongxi said gratefully, "Thank you, young lady."
The maid seemed unwilling, but seeing that her mistress insisted, she said nothing more.
...
As dusk fell, Qing was strolling aimlessly down the street when suddenly a flash of red light appeared before her eyes, and a little boy appeared in front of her.
The little boy was wearing an ill-fitting red shirt; the oversized hem hung on the ground, making him look sloppy.
"I'm embarrassed by your sudden appearance."
Tong stood with his hands behind his back, head held high, exuding arrogance. "This great man is so noble, how dare they visit me at will?"
Qinghe looked around and saw that the passing crowd had indeed not noticed him.
The two strolled casually down the street. After a moment, Qinghe asked, "What are you doing out here?"
Tong glanced at the stalls and snack shops, then casually replied, "I'm bored in Linghai, can't I come out for a walk?"
Qinghe said helplessly, "Fine, you're the young master, you can do whatever you want."
After walking for a while, she remembered something and looked at Tong, "By the way, I haven't asked you yet, what's the deal with that sword?"
Tong: "The sword is naturally something I transformed into. Didn't you say last time that you didn't have a weapon and complained about my double-feathered armor? So I had no choice but to turn myself into a sword for you to use."
What you said is true, but why do you sound so aggrieved?
Qinghe walked to his side and put her hand on his shoulder. "Then thank you very much. I must say, a divine artifact is a divine artifact. That Phoenix Sword is really useful."
Tong glanced at him. "That's right."
Seeing him staring longingly at the snacks in the shop, Qinghe smiled and said, "If you want some, I'll treat you."
Tong's eyes lit up. "Okay, okay!" she said, and pulled her into the shop.
Qinghe thought to himself: "Childish mentality."
On the way back, Tong happily ate a bunch of snacks.
Qinghe was eating a box of pastries as she walked by. She passed by the Sifang Inn and saw that it was being cleaned and tidied up.
She paused, then stepped inside.
"Why are you closing so early? Is something wrong?"
When the scholar saw Qinghe arrive, he immediately invited her to sit down.
After pouring her a cup of tea, the scholar said, "We're leaving now."
Qinghe paused, her hand holding the cup still. "Go? Where to?"
The scholar sighed, “Let’s go somewhere safe and peaceful.” He looked around. “It’s too dangerous here. If you hadn’t protected us, those villains wouldn’t have let us go. Last night, the boss and I discussed it all night and decided to leave this place.”
"So, it's because of me that I've dragged you into this."
The scholar quickly said, "Miss, please don't say that. You protected us and are our savior. If anyone is to blame, it's the hypocrites in this world who wear human skin but do heinous things."
Qinghe lowered her eyes, paused, and asked, "Where are you planning to go?"
"I haven't decided yet. Fate is unpredictable. We might be killed by them before we even leave Yunya Town," he said with a wry smile.
Seeing his reaction, Qinghe said, "Don't worry, I told you I wouldn't let anything happen to you."
Inside the side room.
"Go to Chu Hua Mountain?" Boss Jia asked, looking at the woman in front of him.
The scholar chimed in, "That's right, boss. Qinghe said that Chuhua Mountain is a sacred mountain, with the Qingyun Sect stationed there. They are all righteous and kind people, and the residents of the town are very easy to get along with. We can go there."
"But……"
Seeing his hesitation, Qinghe said, "Are you worried about being ambushed during this process?"
Boss A sighed and nodded.
"Don't worry, I'll help you."
She took out a brocade pouch from her sleeve, which contained several pills. "These are Huaqing Pills. Ordinary people can change their appearance and voice by taking them. We have enough time to travel more than three thousand miles to Chu Hua Mountain."
Boss Jia took the pill, looked at the white pill, and said worriedly, "But what if those people see through it?"
Qinghe raised an eyebrow and smiled, "With their limited skills and intelligence, they're not qualified."
After thinking for a long time, Boss Jia finally said, "Alright, let's go to Mount Chuhua."
The next day, a beautiful early morning.
In an inconspicuous alley, Qinghe leaned against the wall, watching the group of people walk away, her face expressionless.
"You helped them, you should be happy."
Qinghe: "Happy? You know why they left for distant lands. Do you think I should be happy?"
Tong sat on a pile of broken furniture, swinging his legs, his overly long clothes swaying with his movements.
"We should always look forward. Once they reach Chu Hua Mountain and settle down, everything will be alright. As for those scum and villains, I wouldn't mind killing them all."
Hearing his nonchalant tone, Qinghe smiled, but the next second she gave him a sharp rap on the head, "Little brat, you're not learning anything good at such a young age."
Tong covered his forehead, revealing a fierce expression, "Ignorant mortal, you dare to hit me? Behold my raging phoenix claws!"
The two were playfully bickering and didn't see the grateful glances cast back at the departing group as they walked into the alley.
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