Chapter 39 The Bird of Happiness We are in a lifelong, secret relationship
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In the end, Chen Jinshi failed to retrieve the gift, and Miaojue simply curled up in the grass and fell asleep.
Overusing the spirit bone is like running 800 meters; you're not completely unable to move, but you feel sore all over and dizzy.
Her almond-shaped eyes blinked sleepily, and the white-clad youth in front of her blinked in response.
If I could rewind time for myself, could I use it indefinitely? Before falling into a deep sleep, Miaojue's last thought was, could the duration of the rewind time also be accumulated?
She didn't even think about whether it was safe to fall asleep like that; it was as if subconsciously, she was already safe the moment the sun rose at night.
The girl, dressed in a light green dress, was curled up in a small ball.
Chen Jinshi was stunned for a long time.
Finally, he squatted down and looked down at her.
Exhausted to this extent, he used his last bit of strength to save himself.
What does this mean?
What does that mean?
Chen Jinshi reached out and grasped the wrist bone beneath the red rope, instinctively wanting to cut some blood to nourish her.
Then I remembered that her spirit bones were unparalleled in the world and that her blood from the underworld could not be contaminated, and I felt a little anxious.
Ash probed along the delicate skin of her wrist; her meridians were fine, but she was just so tired.
Despite being a human girl, she felt everything that happened to the Underworld Clan.
Then do everything in your power for them.
What does she mean by that?
Chen Jinshi stopped laughing and began to think seriously with his peach blossom eyes.
The wound on his back, where the flesh had healed, seemed very itchy, the itch spreading from his back and waist to his chest. His breathing rose and fell several times, but he still couldn't suppress the itchy feeling.
Countless branches and leaves sprouted in his chest as he gazed at the sleeping face of the girl before him, his serious expression slowly changing.
Finally, he whispered in her ear, "Even though you've forgotten, you'll remember sooner or later..."
"In the past, we were considered to be in a lifelong relationship."
Although the secret technique was completely inaudible and impossible to react to, Chen Jinshi did not give her a chance to object.
After saying that, he fully woke up, a slight smile playing on his lips.
Once a bird spreads its wings, it can never take them back.
After waiting for a long time without any movement from the two, the members of the Underworld looked at each other in bewilderment and sent Ling Qi back to check the situation.
The little horse came galloping along with its hooves clattering.
The young man in white sat down next to the girl lying on her side with a smile, one arm around her and the other holding up a fingertip, "Shh."
Soft, ash-like wings covered the ground, and her green dress was adorned with many small wildflowers.
Ling Qi was completely confused: "What are you doing?"
Chen Jinshi had a "what do you know?" look on his face, his eyes and brows full of smugness, which reminded Xiao Ma of the male bird that uses its colorful feathers to attract mates.
Dust settled, a smile playing on her lips, a hint of wickedness in her eyes.
Spring has just passed through.
He wanted to protect a little insect.
…
When Miaojue woke up, she was surrounded by many familiar faces.
Everyone breathed a sigh of relief when they saw that she had woken up unharmed.
Miaojue blinked blankly.
The charming and alluring Eighth Sister with fox-like eyes, the burly Ninth Uncle with dark circles under his eyes, and the Sixth Brother with blue hair and round black eyes blowing bubbles.
The handsome and lively Xiao Qi leaned close to her head and asked, "Miao Miao, are you still sleepy?"
If it weren't for the fact that she was in an abandoned coastal city, Miaojue would have momentarily lost her senses and felt as if she had returned to that small mountain valley many years ago.
After a good night's sleep, everyone was fine, except for a few who didn't go home.
Gui Liu shook his head and complained, "Miao Miao can't sleep well here either. If Jin Shi hadn't destroyed the whole city, at least we could have found a bed."
The young man in white, arms crossed and leaning against the corner: "..."
It has clearly been criticized by all the parents.
Miaojue looked at his dejected expression and almost laughed.
The powerful and influential Sang Biao is just a nobody at home.
Even the most wicked and ruthless villain is still the youngest boy here.
Chen Jinshi caught a glimpse of the smile in her eyes and chuckled inwardly. Radiant, he sidled up to her, took her hand, and stood up. "Are you still tired?"
Miao Jue sensed her spiritual bones and spiritual power; the feeling of fatigue had faded, and her body felt very light.
She shook her head. "There's nothing wrong anyway—let's continue."
She has already tried it out, and she can heal injuries from the last forty years!
The power of rewinding is truly versatile and has many wonderful uses.
However, the older siblings around the child quietly moved away, not wanting to tire the child out at all.
Chen Jinshi held her hand tightly without letting go, his eyes filled with a spring-like smile, and whispered in her ear, "I can do it too, save your energy."
Miaojue couldn't shake off his hand, so she could only grapple with him expressionlessly, wondering if her second brother would agree to his method of bloodletting to nourish people.
Chen Jinshi quietly raised an eyebrow and said happily, "You touched me too hard."
Ling Qi barged between them: "What are you whispering about?"
Chen Jinshi's hand, which she was holding, was knocked away. She glanced at him unhappily and said, "If you can't hear me, then it's not for you."
Ling Qi stomped her foot: "I don't care!"
I have a feeling that after the Golden Crow appeared, the little bird was... very spring-like? How should I describe it? It's kind of flirtatious.
The dilapidated house, now crumbling from the reef, was filled with lively sounds.
Miaojue walked to the wall with three sides open to the wind, where Fuji stood quietly, looking wistfully towards the other side of the sea.
Hearing footsteps, she turned around and smiled: "Are you feeling better? Miaomiao saved me again."
The expert shook his head.
When she was a child, Fuji picked her up with a medicine basket on his back. The herbs he picked up were unusable by anyone else, but they could save human children who were often sick.
She pointed to the sea, "Soon, the chosen ones will set off."
Fuji nodded, not asking her how she knew, the golden light in his eyes seeming to have seen through many mysteries.
"The Dragon Transformation Formation at Chenshi (7-9 AM), a sliver of sky after the mist clears... Take this."
Miaojue had a coral stone carving stuffed into her hand. She looked up, and her gentle expression was unusually shy: "When we were underwater, we only had one claw to use. It was carved crookedly, but it'll do."
The Fire Qilin's talisman... such a colossal beast, as large as a sea wall, carved words on a coral stone no bigger than a palm. The runes were even extremely complex and dense, forming the shape of a cluster of fire.
It's simply unimaginable how they did it.
"It was a lifesaver in a critical moment, but unfortunately I was too late to move, and this is the only one I have."
The others had no objections.
Once inside the sea fog, everything facing Langhuan is extremely dangerous. Even though Second Brother carved ten more talismans, he gave them all to Miaomiao.
I felt a warmth in my heart when I received the wonderful advice.
Actually, she possesses the power of reversal, so she won't be in any real danger.
The man in white swayed over, took the item from her hand, examined it closely for a long time, and looked at it with disgust.
"Do you want me to carve talismans out of your bones too?" he asked with a wicked smirk.
Miao Jue snatched the Qilin stone talisman back from him, her eyes filled with suspicion. It seemed that the man's sinister aura had changed after he woke up.
A feeling that is both wicked and alluring.
He picked up the dust, put his hands behind his back, and lowered his eyes to let her look him over.
Those peach blossom eyes were truly deep, and an inexplicable atmosphere climbed up like spring vines, just like the red ribbon of marriage swaying on her branches.
The system suddenly appeared: "Attention, a painful moment has occurred."
Miao Jue quickly looked away to listen carefully, "They're starting the torture now? Isn't it after entering the fog?"
System: "After being reminded by the villain, the male and female protagonists realized that the Nether Blood in their bodies came from the Nether Ten. At the same time, the Nether Bone Blade appeared and pointed towards the thick fog. Neither of them wanted the other to be in danger, but they couldn't express their feelings! So they fought fiercely when the Nether Blood was activated."
Miao Jue looked at the innocent-looking man in front of her: "?"
Miaojue asked expressionlessly, "What did you do while I was sleeping?"
A startled figure emerged as the dust settled.
Had he been discovered secretly writing the character for "double happiness" and placing a red flower on her palm? So he put his hands behind his back and walked away as if nothing had happened.
Walking to the wall, I saw the male and female protagonists chasing each other with swords and shouting.
"Why don't you believe that I alone am enough? If I can't find Ming Shi in this life, I will use my flesh and blood to serve you until you die!" Dongfang Yaotian roared furiously.
Ming Shi, resting his chin on his hand, leaned against the wall, watching the two of them with an air of seriousness.
Gong Yuqiu shook her head and wept as she looked toward the end of the thick fog.
The sea fog appeared motionless, yet it was as ever-changing as drifting clouds.
There is no specific time when this fog formed; it is only known that since the existence of the Langhuan Immortal Court, this fog has always existed, forming the high walls of the Immortal Court.
It seems that all the answers lie within that mysterious, centuries-old celestial court.
But how could she let Dongfang Yaotian face his fate alone?
The secret lies in the fact that half an eye peeks out from behind the dust.
She was very experienced in reading the female protagonist's expression—she was prepared to face it alone and sacrifice herself.
Gong Yuqiu took one last deep look at Dongfang Yaotian, then suddenly plunged into the sea. The Water Spirit Bone immediately dissipated and disappeared, and he swam alone into the sea mist.
"No!!!" Dongfang Yaotian collapsed to his knees on the beach, futilely pounding the water with his hands, sending waves splashing everywhere.
Miao Jue quickly pointed, "We still have to follow her—" The female lead will definitely encounter a guiding opportunity.
Her fingertips were grabbed and held, the man's fingertips, still bearing red marks, pinching her soft knuckles, and he said casually, "What's the panic? My blood won't run away."
Moreover, Gui Liu was much faster than Gong Yuqiu, so he had to wait for her underwater. After a while, the blue-haired man returned, soaking wet and looking displeased.
“That old turtle told her to wait until the fog cleared at Chenshi (7-9 AM) before going in—” Gui Liu twisted his hair, his round black eyes looking aggrieved. “Why didn’t he tell me? Yesterday he only told me about the fishermen disappearing.”
Chen Jinshi remained calm and composed, saying, "Not only will he not tell you, he'll also tell that idiot outside."
After suffering for half a day, Dongfang Yaotian paced along the shore, trying to comprehend the Dao. The bright sun overhead was dazzling, and he vaguely saw a giant sea turtle appear at the end of the sea.
The sea turtle entered, wearing Gong Yuqiu's jade ring around its neck, and spoke in human language to give directions.
Dongfang Yaotian's spirits lifted, and he immediately chased after the other side of the sea.
Gui Liu: "??"
Miaojue slowly stood up.
The hour of Chen (7-9 AM) is approaching.
The people inside the dilapidated house exchanged glances, and the atmosphere suddenly became somewhat unusual.
Back to Langhuan...
They knew all too well what this meant.
I had been waiting for this day for a long time, but as it was getting closer, I felt a sense of fear.
Time never stops, and as the light of the sky shifted to a certain moment, Fuji straightened up from the wall.
"Follow me, once you enter the fog, there's only one thing left."
"...Don't hurt the fog."
Miao Jue's expression froze for a moment.
Everyone else seemed to sense something as well, and nodded solemnly.
As the sea turtle was slowly crossing the beach, it was suddenly flung into the sea by a flying fish tail.
"?" The giant sea turtle opened its mouth wide, tilted its head back to look at the sky, but there was nothing around it.
Who will stand up for him?!
...
The secret lies in the fact that, in the heroine's later monologue, this thick fog over the endless sea will transform into a phantom world.
Once someone from outside Langhuan enters, it becomes the most unfamiliar environment for the intruder, connecting with and reflecting their thoughts.
The strangest thing is that the changes in the illusory realm are controlled by the most powerful outsider, so it can switch at any time.
At that time, the male and female protagonists entered the endless sea fog separately. Initially, because Dongfang Yaotian's power was stronger, they encountered a desolate and barren place waiting to be rescued after entering. It was the most unfamiliar environment for the male protagonist, who was a member of the royal family in both his past and present lives.
After Dongfang Yaotian was seriously injured in the battle against Cang San, Gong Yuqiu's power became even stronger.
The illusory world transformed into a magnificent jade palace filled with the cries of cranes—clearly, this was already a hidden agenda, designed to awaken the two chosen ones who had ventured out to undergo tribulations.
I wonder what it will look like when we enter the fog this time.
Miao Jue had a vague unease in her heart. Lang Huan must know that Ming Shi had appeared in the world and that the Underworld Clan had gathered. How could she not stop them?
She was pulled through the air by the young man in white, and as the thick, bluish-gray fog drew closer, her heart tightened inexplicably.
"Are you afraid of heights, Miss Insect?" Someone's casual voice rang out in the wind, brushing past your ear.
Miao Jue realized what was happening, but remained expressionless. "Not afraid. Bird Prince."
Chen Jinshi's arm, which was holding hers, trembled slightly, and he muttered something to himself.
The fiery shadow of the two hovered outside the fog, with several people waiting in front and behind, ready to seize the opportunity. The fog would only open for a moment, so they had to make the most of the time.
Dust settled down as he calmly tapped the jade compass with his fingertips, and then suddenly vanished from his spot in an instant.
Only a wisp of ash remained as its wings drifted into the sea.
All the surviving members of the Underworld race entered the high walls of Langhuan at the same time.
"Welcome back."
Miao Jue heard him say this.
...
Countless blasts of cold air rushed into her nostrils, like passing through a storm, with thunder and lightning crashing down, and the distant sound of a dragon's roar. Miaojue unconsciously opened her mouth, only to have it covered, replaced by the cool scent of grass and trees.
The person's cool voice was very close, as if thin lips touched the earlobe, striking clearly.
Welcome back.
The brilliant idea left him somewhat stunned. What did "come back" mean?
In the fog, the distance was obscured, but the sound of dust gathering steadily reached her ears as he introduced things to her.
"The Langhuan Immortal Court is divided into ten rings, each containing five elemental spiritual fields, suitable for true immortals of different spiritual attributes to reside in, but this is only the minimum requirement—"
"Only the first three rings are the true core; the rest of the outer ring people are just ordinary people who got lucky and became true immortals."
Miaojue blinked her eyelashes, which were damp from the mist.
He didn't need to spell out what this "lucky break" meant; the secret was obvious.
…I got to eat it.
Miao Jue reluctantly turned her head to look into his eyes, "Why do you know so much about me?"
Because he has ten years of memories, he once came here?
In the thick, bluish-gray fog, her peach blossom eyes appeared hazy and misty, her smile seemingly carrying a myriad of profound meanings, as if to say that she should also remember.
“In short,” Chen Jinshi leaned closer to her and whispered, “within the ten rings, the closer you are, the stronger the power. The zero ring is the most crucial place.”
Miao Jue's eyes widened in surprise, "That's not the same as..."
Chen Jinshi nodded with a smile, his chin touching her forehead. "Yes, don't you look a lot like us?"
The entire Langhuan was created entirely according to the Netherworld race.
But they couldn't get in.
Isn't it funny?
The ingenious solution left him stunned.
One minute after the Dragon Transformation Hour, the thick gray fog and lightning suddenly dissipated, the clouds cleared and the rain stopped, and a completely different scene appeared before everyone.
The virtual world will transform into the most powerful intruder, the most unfamiliar scene—
What they saw... was a bustling scene of shops lining the streets, gongs and drums beating, and storytelling and chanting taking place in restaurants high above the buildings.
It turned out to be... a bustling marketplace?
Miaojue blinked and looked back at the adults.
She couldn't be sure who was the strongest right now, but looking at her older brothers and sisters, she inexplicably sensed a pitiful air about them, as if they were just ordinary villagers.
Those powerful and feared beasts of the underworld were actually just a group of honest villagers who lived in a corner of the mountain and could only pick fruit and herbs on the mountain.
They had never been to a big city, and each of them had been imprisoned for a century.
Chen Jinshi stood beside Miao Jue with his hands behind his back, his peach blossom eyes half-closed, and chuckled, "This is definitely not what I wanted."
Who is so unfamiliar with a bustling metropolis? It's laughable.
Miaojue slowly raised his hand and pointed: "Look over there, there's a sugar figurine that's drawn as a caterpillar."
Chen Jinshi immediately opened his eyes with great interest, "Where? I'll buy it for you."
The secret: "
That's exactly what you're thinking.
Ling Qi rushed in with a roar, "Wow, what's this? What's this? It's all fake, is it okay if I take a couple of bites?!"
Fuji followed anxiously behind them, warning them not to be misled by illusions while secretly marveling at their appearance.
He was amazed at how fast the outside world was developing. After a hundred years of silence underwater, even a simple, fabricated incense burner or candle was completely unheard of to him.
Fuji couldn't help but feel ashamed; it seemed that the stone talisman he had carved for Miaomiao was far too rudimentary.
With her hair tossed back, she smiled smugly, her red lips parted: "I'm so ignorant. I saw these things decades ago."
She was confined to the Crimson Cloud Sect, where she witnessed the elegant attire and glamorous presence of various sects at banquets, and naturally saw all sorts of things.
Fuji snapped out of his daze, sighed, and patted her shoulder.
The secret is at the end.
What was supposed to be the most ordinary scene was so precious to them.
An argument broke out not far ahead.
"Who gave you this money? Tell me!" Dongfang Yaotian asked the vendor urgently. "Did a woman buy something from you before?!"
The vendor in the virtual realm didn't answer him, but only gave a mysterious smile, which drove Dongfang Yaotian to the brink of madness.
According to Miao Jue, the male and female protagonists should have encountered Cang San shortly after entering the fog. The male protagonist was seriously injured in a fierce battle with Cang San, and the scene changed.
But she did not see any trace of Cang San.
My impression of the third brother is that he was very calm and serious, and was the most reliable adult in the whole village.
He doesn't talk much, but when he does something, it's always something big—for example, he was the one who named those dilapidated thatched huts in the village; he built a separate house for Miaojue in the years after he grew up; he determined who was right and who was wrong when Miaojue and Jinshi had a conflict; or he somehow got his younger siblings tattered storybooks from somewhere...
Where could he be?
The surrounding area was bustling with people, and the street was packed with people, making the scene seem incredibly real.
Even with a simple flick of the fingertip, one can still feel the presence of mist.
After a moment's thought, she tried to condense the rings of time into the invisible mist at her fingertips.
She pushed the bud back to the bottom, but nothing changed—her decades of life were not enough to go back and see the original appearance of the mist.
But just as he finished using the ingenious technique, he suddenly noticed a light flash at his fingertips.
A tiny speck of bluish-gray powder on her skin emitted a dim, faint glow.
Miaojue was slightly lost in thought when suddenly someone pulled her to the side, saying, "Watch where you're going, you're about to bump into someone."
Chen Jinshi glanced at her with his eyes lowered.
Miao Jue was about to tell him her discovery when she said, "This is..."
Suddenly, the joyous sounds of gongs and drums broke through the long street, and the bustling crowd dispersed to both sides.
A procession of honor, with red flowers on horses, red sedan chairs, and umbrellas, walked in from afar, creating a festive and red-themed scene. It turned out to be a wedding procession.
Miaojue looked at him with a puzzled expression.
He turned to look at Chen Jinshi, who seemed completely unconcerned.
The man was tall and elegant, with an otherworldly air about him.
But he was the strongest person in this illusion; all the scenes were reflections in his mind, and the unfamiliar things were things he had never seen before but were interested in.
The clever trick: "Why are you interested in this?"
Dust settled: "
They looked at the sky and the ground without saying a word.
Miaojue looked at him innocently and asked, "You want to get married?"
Dust settled, his back stiffened, and he lowered his head in embarrassment.
The girl, however, had no intention of letting him go.
Miaojue suddenly remembered something: "You said before that you have a spouse, where is she?"
Suddenly, a surge of ash filled her vision, like wings, obscuring her clear, captivating almond-shaped eyes.
She heard his voice tense and dry amidst the festive suona music.
"you--"
Suddenly, the protagonist's sword flashed in the distance. Perhaps provoked, the scattered members of the Netherworld Clan exchanged glances and charged forward instantly.
The key is to see clearly through eyes that have gathered dust and ashes.
She grabbed his ear: "What? What did I say?"
"nothing!"
He took a deep breath, laughed, and then hugged her. "I hate you."
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