Chapter 56

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Xie Tingyun frowned and wanted to say something Ning Chen would like to hear, but Ning Chen covered his mouth tightly, so Xie Tingyun couldn't open his mouth and could only gesture with his hands: I can't.

I won't agree to it no matter who it is.

Don't be angry.

Ning Chen stared at him for a long while, then he snorted coldly and let go of his hand, gritting his teeth and saying, "Don't let me catch you, Senior Brother."

Not to mention that Xie Tingyun really wouldn't do that, even if he did, how could Ning Chen catch him?

Xie Tingyun pursed his lips, feeling the remaining warmth left by Ning Chen's hot palm, smiled softly, and said, "I'm still not used to you calling me Senior Brother."

Ning Chen had a blank expression on his face: "If I don't call you Senior Brother, what should I call you, Xie Tingyun? Tingyun?"

Xie Tingyun's eyes lit up slightly, and he asked, "Is it okay?"

Ning Chen: “…”

He was totally out of ideas.

Xie Tingyun seemed to like Ning Chen saying his name, and said softly: "I thought you didn't know my name, so let's leave it at that, okay? I like it very much."

Ning Chen really couldn't stand Xie Tingyun like this.

Ning Chen sighed, pinched Xie Tingyun's face in revenge, and then let go.

No one said how to call people, but it has become like this anyway.

Ning Chen's pinch didn't hurt much, but this action inexplicably made Xie Tingyun feel somewhat familiar.

Xie Tingyun didn't think too much. He looked into Ning's eyes, thought for a moment, and said, "You left without saying a word at that time. I didn't even know your name. How can I know it now?"

Xie Tingyun looked at him intently. His pupils were not pitch black like Ning Chen's, but had a hint of brown, making them look particularly lively and clear.

When looking at a person so intently and waiting for his next words, Ning Chen always has a feeling that he is cherishing her.

Ning Chen was simply sour and awkward, and said unnaturally: "Ning Chen."

Xie Tingyun finally smiled.

tranquility.

Before, Ning Chen always called him like a child and never asked his name.

Ning Chen never told Xie Tingyun his name. Xie Tingyun didn't like to talk at that time and didn't think of asking. It was only later when he accidentally secretly looked at Ning Chen's ID that he found out.

Xie Tingyun said, "It's getting late. Are you going back? Can you let me know where your cave is? I can come to see you tomorrow."

Ning Chen was stumped by this question.

Even Ning Chen himself didn't know where the cave where he was in seclusion was, let alone tell Xie Tingyun.

Ning Chen pinched his brows and said, "You should go back first. Didn't you just escape punishment? Won't your master scold you when you go back?"

Of course he would scold, but it was the kind of thing that was meant to be a disappointment, so Xie Tingyun didn't have much to say.

Moreover, compared to being entangled with Demon Lord Tian Xiao, Master would probably be more happy to see him and Ning Chen together.

Xie Tingyun's brows relaxed and he said, "It's okay, I'll take care of it at my master's place, you can go back first."

Xie Tingyun was waiting for Ning Chen to come back. He wanted to know where Ning Chen lived so that he could go find him tomorrow.

However, Ning Chen was waiting for Xie Tingyun to go back first, and then he would find a place to stay for a while, so as to prevent Xie Tingyun from knowing something he shouldn't know.

So for a long time after the words were spoken, the two people stood facing each other staring at each other, neither of them moving.

Ning Chen felt that an awkward mood was spreading.

He made a prompt decision and said, "You go first, I have something to do..."

At the same time, Xie Tingyun was stunned for a moment, as if he had thought of something, and asked in surprise: "Are you also a road idiot?"

Ning Chen: “?”

Ning Chen said unhappily, "You are the fool. Your whole family is foolish."

Also, what do you mean you are also an idiot?

He is probably the only one who is lost from the beginning to the end!

Xie Tingyun couldn't help laughing: "I'm sorry, I just didn't think of it... I'll take you back."

Xie Tingyun was a little surprised.

Isn't it a bit too likely that there will be people with a road idiot in this world? Tian Xiao doesn't know the way, and Ning Chen doesn't know the way either.

What a coincidence! If there is a chance for them to meet each other someday, I really wonder what the scene would be like.

Ning Chen was still secretly furious.

He couldn't hide his true self in front of Xie Tingyun, and he even had to bear the name of a road idiot under his pseudonym. It was really unreasonable.

Ning Chen heard Xie Tingyun say this and said expressionlessly: "If I knew the way back, would you still scold me?"

Xie Tingyun laughed: "...I didn't scold you, I was just telling the truth."

Ning Chen didn't care about that. Calling him a fool was a naked humiliation to him!

Not only did Ning Chen's true self get laughed at by Xie Tingyun, but even when he changed his identity, Xie Tingyun still laughed at him.

How can this be possible?!

Xie Tingyun suddenly thought of something: "If you don't mind, why don't you go back to Yunfeng Pavilion with me first, and then move there when you find a new place to live."

He was afraid that Ning Chen would not agree, so he directly grabbed Ning Chen and walked towards his residence, saying, "Anyway, you can't find the way back now, and you have no place to rest, so just agree."

Ning Chen was half dragged and half pulled forward, wavering between being moved and rejecting, while saying: "...I haven't said anything yet."

Xie Tingyun said: "I agreed for you."

014 was obviously delighted by this and said excitedly, "Host, go with him, Host. You can earn points if you stay closer to the hero."

Ning Chen didn't want to go, but whoever let Ning Chen go would earn points.

Anyway, up to now, most of Ning Chen's points have been used on Xie Tingyun. Now that he goes back to Yunfeng Pavilion with him, he can earn back the points he used before. It's not too much, right?

Not too much.

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Ning Chen had actually seen Yunfeng Pavilion where Xie Tingyun lived in a fantasy. It was the courtyard where Xie Tingyun and Xie Wan lived at that time.

So many years have passed, but Ning Chen could still recognize it at a glance.

The decoration here has not changed much. It is still the quiet little courtyard. Only this pavilion is built on the hillside. You can go directly to the village at the foot of the mountain by climbing over the wall behind Yunfeng Pavilion. It is late today, and Ning Shen can even hear the voices of people packing up their things and leaving the street.

Ning Chen followed Xie Tingyun into Yunfeng Pavilion and couldn't help but look around.

The interior of Yunfeng Pavilion should have been renovated. Ning Chen remembered that when he was in the illusion, there was an empty ground as soon as he entered the door. Inside was Xie Wan's living room, and to the right was Xie Tingyun's own room.

However, at that time, Xie Tingyun lived with Xie Wan in order to take care of and accompany his mother more conveniently.

Now there are many flowers and plants planted beside the open space, and a small pavilion has been built on the spot. Sitting in the pavilion, you can just see the moonlight and stars.

There was even a half-built swing next to the pavilion. It was probably because the owner had left it unfinished because he had to go out for something.

When night falls, the glazed lanterns on the eaves will light up by themselves, and fireflies will quietly wander among the trees. When they see Xie Tingyun coming back, they will swim over and surround him.

The guest Ning Chen also received corresponding treatment. However, Ning Chen was obviously a little unromantic. He saw fireflies surrounding him, so he reached out and grabbed one and held it in his palm, feeling his palm itchy from being crawled on.

Xie Tingyun noticed it and smiled quietly.

Xie Tingyun led the people into the main hall where he lived. The surrounding fireflies scattered after the two of them entered, leaving only the one in Ning Chen's hand, which was still trapped in his palm.

Seeing this, Xie Tingyun had no choice but to pry open Ning Chen's slender knuckles and release the firefly. He said helplessly in a gentle voice, "If you want to play with it, change another one. If you keep it in a coop, it will suffocate to death."

Ning Shen uttered an "oh". He was too lazy to go out and catch another one, so he calmly put down his hand and asked, "Do you usually live here?"

The main hall is clean and spacious, with the bedding on the bed neatly folded. You can see traces of life in it, but it is still very clean and tidy.

Xie Tingyun nodded, and after sending Ning Chen to take a bath, he tidied the bed in the main hall and replaced all the beds with new bedding and pillows.

It didn't take much time to do all this. After Xie Tingyun finished, he turned around and saw Ning Chen leaning against the railing of the bed with his arms folded behind him. Most of his expression was hidden in the shadows, making it difficult to make out.

Xie Tingyun was stunned for a moment, then suddenly realized, "Didn't you bring any clothes with you?"

Ning Chen was probably in a trance, and only reacted after Xie Tingyun finished speaking, and asked, "What?"

Xie Tingyun then repeated it again.

This was a bit of a problem. Ning Chen was tall, with long arms and legs. Although Xie Tingyun's clothes were not too big for him to wear, they were tight in some places, so they probably weren't very comfortable to wear.

But it's too late now, and it's definitely too late to order new vestments.

Ning Chen then remembered that this vest was completely empty, meaning it contained nothing.

He stopped Xie Tingyun and said, "Forget it, it's okay. It can be solved by casting a cleansing spell. There's no need to make such a fuss."

Xie Tingyun said: "Okay."

Xie Tingyun was more accustomed to the living habits of ordinary people. Unless he was out and had no time, Xie Tingyun would usually bathe before using the cleansing spell.

But since Ning Chen doesn't care, then it doesn't matter.

Xie Tingyun said, "Then you can stay here. The bedding and pillows are clean, so don't worry."

Ning Chen couldn't help but frown and asked, "You're not here? Where are you going? Isn't this where you usually live?"

Xie Tingyun blinked and smiled: "Next to it is the pavilion where my mother once lived. It may not be suitable for guests, so I will go next door and you can sleep here."

Ning Chen hated to make things more complicated. He reached out and grabbed Xie Tingyun, saying, "Stop making trouble. Sleep here."

Xie Tingyun was slightly startled, then said, "Okay."

So they both went to take a bath.

After Ning Chen came out, the ends of her long hair were still dripping with water, so Ning Chen found a cushion in the hall to sit on and wipe her hair with a cloth.

The Chengfeng Sword happened to be placed on the table by Xie Tingyun. Ning Chen was bored for a moment and started to tinker with the Chengfeng Sword.

Chengfeng Sword did not reject Ning Chen's touch, so Ning Chen hooked Chengfeng's sword tassel openly, and then took advantage of Xie Tingyun's absence and used the sword tassel to set himself several hearts in one breath.

Chengfeng: “…”

Chengfeng: “?”

Chengfeng Sword was a little confused, but his master had a very high liking for this man, so Chengfeng Sword did not refuse and just let Ning Chen play.

After a while, Ning Chen stared at the hearts of his men for a moment, and then angrily dispersed them all.

Chengfeng slowly retracted the sword tassel, and then gestured to Ning Chen: ?

Ning Chen looked up and saw that Xie Tingyun had not come out yet. The sound of water was still there, so he lowered his voice and said expressionlessly: "Your master is very stupid. If anyone dares to approach, cut him. Do you understand?"

Ning Chen pinched his brows and said, "If you understand, give me a 1."

The Chengfeng Sword separated out a tassel as if it understood something and stretched it in front of Ning Chen.

Ning Chen was satisfied.

Xie Tingyun also moved quickly and came out in a short while.

He was only wearing a white inner garment, having taken off his complicated silver outer garment and hair crown, looking exceptionally soft.

Xie Tingyun walked over and found Ning Chen playing with Chengfeng. Her half-dried long hair soaked the clothes on her back.

Xie Tingyun said helplessly: "So boring? Have you already started playing with the sword? What are you talking about?"

Ning Chen said: "Let your sword find an opportunity to cut people."

Xie Tingyun laughed.

He knew that Ning Chen was still upset about what happened during the day, so he said, "Don't worry, there won't be any more exceptions."

Ning Chen responded with a half-believing sound, and when the Chengfeng Sword wasn't paying attention, he ruffled its silver-white tassel.

The Chengfeng Sword was stunned for a while, as if it had not expected Ning Chen to do such a thing to it. It made countless "?" signs to Ning Chen in disbelief, and used the remaining tassels to drag Xie Tingyun in front of Ning Chen, as if it was complaining to its master because his master was by its side.

Ning Chen knew that this stupid sword was unreliable and as stupid as his master.

Xie Tingyun was both angry and amused, and asked, "What are you doing?"

Then, while Xie Tingyun was holding the tassel of the sword for Chengfeng, he whispered, "Okay, don't be angry, don't bother with him, I'll keep you away next time and don't let him get close to me."

The Chengfeng Sword pointed at Ning Chen pitifully. Xie Tingyun could sense the emotions coming from the other end of the Ming Sword:

Why don't you scold him? Why why why why!

You even scolded the Demon Lord!

Xie Tingyun pretended to be calm and took Chengfeng away, hanging it on the sword rack in the distance. He coughed lightly and said, "He...he is a little different."

Afterwards, Xie Tingyun said to Ning Chen, "Have fun, but don't be immoral. If you feel like it again, you will be the one to coax him."

Although it is hypocritical and immoral, Ning Chen has to admit that it is still quite satisfying.

His brows relaxed and he said lazily, "Okay, I'll coax it. I won't be responsible whether it calms down or gets angrier."

Chengfeng: “…”

The sword was buzzing in the wind and the whole sword frame was shaking.

Xie Tingyun's scalp tingled, so he had to go over and coax the sword for a long time before it calmed down.

When he came back, Xie Tingyun looked at Ning Chen with a hint of annoyance, but still talked to him in a gentle voice: "If you continue to do this, I won't be able to sleep well tonight."

Ning Chen laughed and shrugged to show that he admitted defeat: "No more, I won't owe you anymore."

Xie Tingyun finally felt relieved.

He glanced at Ning Chen's half-dried long hair and said, "How about drying your hair and going to bed early?"

Ning Shen uttered an "oh" and rubbed his head with the cloth in his hand a few times, then said, "That's about it."

Xie Tingyun groaned a few times and pressed Ning Chen back. Looking at his still damp hair, he sighed, "It's a lot worse."

He first asked politely, "Can I help you dry it?"

As expected, Ning Chen said, "No need."

Ning Chen was about to stand up after saying this, but Xie Tingyun seemed to just ask this question for the sake of procedure, and didn't care what Ning Chen said in reply. He then pushed Ning Chen back again and started to work directly.

Ning Chen: “…”

Xie Tingyun's fingers felt cool for some reason, as if he had just taken a bath.

The slightly cool fingers shuttle through the hair, occasionally touching the roots of the hair, and the cool feeling is particularly obvious.

Ning was silent for a while.

The night had fallen, and the surroundings were extremely quiet. The sound of cicadas was blocked outside by a ban that had been quietly erected at some point in time.

The hall was very quiet. Xie Tingyun was extremely focused and his technique was very gentle.

The glazed lanterns hanging in the hall burned quietly, reflected in the quiet and dark pupils.

Ning Chen suddenly said, "Thank you Tingyun."

Xie Tingyun paused and said, "Hmm?"

“…”

Ning Chen did not continue speaking. He reached out and pressed Xie Tingyun's wrist, then stood up and dragged him to wash his hands, saying, "Fuck, wash your hands and go to bed."

Xie Tingyun was dragged forward and staggered: "Wait... just a little bit more..."

Ning Chen stopped, and in front of him, used his spiritual power to blow away all the moisture in his hair, then pressed Xie Tingyun to wash his hands, and after washing, he also rolled Xie Tingyun's hands dry.

Xie Tingyun: "..."

Some of the things you learn and use now are useless. Ning Shen is not a useless person without hands.

Although manipulating spiritual power and manipulating demonic energy are slightly different, they are basically the same.

Ning Chen's demonic aura can be externalized, becoming his weapon of choice, but the same cannot be said for his spiritual power. The feel of manipulating the spiritual power is relatively light, and at most only a thin layer can be condensed.

Xie Tingyun's bed was very big and could easily accommodate two adults. The two of them did not argue about who slept inside and who slept outside, because Ning Chen pushed Xie Tingyun onto it without any explanation and lay down on the outside of the bed.

Ning Chen simply put his hands down and closed his eyes.

“…”

Xie Tingyun quietly raised his hand and turned off the lights in the hall.

He lay down. In the dark night, he lay on his side facing Ning Chen. From this angle he could see Ning Chen's almost perfect profile.

Ning Shen's sleeping posture was very regular, with his long legs crossed. The quilt that belonged to him was barely covering his lower abdomen, and the main purpose was to provide companionship.

Xie Tingyun looked at him silently for a long time.

He silently said good night in his heart, and then finally closed his eyes.

Ning Chen didn't open his eyes until the breathing around him gradually slowed down. After a long pause, he turned his head to look at Xie Tingyun.

Xie Tingyun curled up in the quilt, with half of his face buried in the soft pillow, like a curled-up snow-white ball.

From this angle, Xie Tingyun no longer looked cold and distant. His long eyebrows were relaxed and his eyes were quietly closed. He must have really fallen asleep. His sleeping face was peaceful and his breathing was regular and shallow, as if after going through many things, he finally had a rare and relaxing sleep.

They were clearly innocent brothers, but now they were sleeping on the same bed, which was more charming than any other Taoist couple.

The next day.

Ning Chen could not remember when he fell asleep. When he regained memory, it was already dawn.

Or perhaps, Ning Chen hasn't had a good night's sleep for a long time.

Since coming here, Ning Chen discovered that the immortal cultivators seemed to have evolved sleep. Even he did not feel sleepy after working for several days.

Until now, in Xie Tingyun's Yunfeng Pavilion, he listened to the ethereal cicada chirping and Xie Tingyun's shallow breathing, and fell asleep without realizing it.

After Ning Shen regained consciousness, the first thing he noticed was that the breathing sounds in his ears had disappeared.

He suddenly opened his eyes, and as expected, he saw that there was no one around him. Xie Tingyun had gone somewhere and did not even wake him up when he passed by him.

Ning Chen was about to turn over and get out of bed, but he was tripped by the quilt on his body. He looked down in confusion and realized that his quilt had been covering his chest at some point, as if he was sealed in the bed by the whole quilt.

“…”

Ning Chen maintained this posture the whole time, without moving at all. One could tell who the author of this meticulous and careful work was at a glance.

Ning was silent for a moment, then he threw off the quilt and got out of bed.

There was no trace of Xie Tingyun, but the Chengfeng Sword was still hanging on the sword rack. There was a food box on the table, and an open letter was pressed on the corner of the box. On it was written in a casual handwriting: "Breakfast is on the table, remember to eat. I'm going out to see my master, and I will be back in about an hour."

"I made the swing before I left. You can test it for me to see if it is strong. It should be strong. There is a spiritual power formation underneath. People can sit on it and it will swing by itself."

"I've left Chengfeng to you. You can play with it if you want, but if it gets angry, you should comfort it yourself. If you start a fight with it, don't damage my mother's room or the flowers and plants in the yard. Everything else is fine."

"If you feel bored and want to go out to play, can you leave me a message? I'm afraid I won't be able to find you when I come back."

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Xiao Xie, who is about to go out: (Pour out cat food) (Put away cat toys) (Write out instructions) (Remind repeatedly) (Go out quickly) (Go home quickly)