"Senior sister, come with me."

Ji Xiao's voice had never been so urgent. He even couldn't help but reach out and grab Gu Yangyang's wrist. The urgent demands in his heart almost overflowed.

Sizzle...

[Ding! Two-thirds of the mission has been completed, host, please keep working hard...]

The system's voice just happened to appear, as if a reminder, bringing the stunned Gu Yangyang back to his senses.

In fact, Gu Yangyang was just surprised that Ji Xiao would say such a thing. Even without the system's reminder, she still would not agree to the other party...

Under Ji Xiao's gaze, she slowly shook her head: "I'm sorry Ji Xiao...I can't go with you."

Regardless of the limitations of the mission or the confusion and fear of this unknown world, she would not choose to leave with Ji Xiao at this time...

Because she couldn't predict what would happen after she left with Ji Xiao, and whether the person who had been chasing them would find them again...

Even if they can avoid being found, what happens next? What happens after they leave successfully?

Gu Yangyang couldn't imagine it.

In places where no one can see, her petite body actually hides a lot of stubbornness and stubbornness.

Because of her answer, the room suddenly became silent.

In the quiet air, the two of them had completely different thoughts and ideas.

Having been taken care of by Ji Xiao all the way, Gu Yangyang didn't even dare to look into his eyes after she refused.

She whispered "sorry" again, then struggled slightly and pulled her hand away from the other person's palm...

Ji Xiao's grip on her was not very strong. To be more precise, the moment he heard her refusal, the strength he used to hold her wrist became much weaker...

When the hand in his palm was pulled away, his eyes became visibly dim.

He took two steps back and returned to his usual calm and reserved state. The anxiety and expectation on his face disappeared, and he returned to calmness, as if the excitement before was all an illusion...

"Yes, I understand."

After he said this, he took a few steps back.

He did not leave, but just stood by the door with his eyes lowered, his gloom and forbearance clearly visible.

Gu Yangyang calmed down completely at this moment. She looked at the Soul Gathering Fairy Lamp and the Golden Seal Silkworm Cocoon placed safely in the Xuan Ring, and began to plan a way to get the third treasure...

"Ji Xiao." She thought again and again, and finally spoke. "Ji Xiao, leave by yourself..."

Ji Xiao paused, his black eyes flickered, and he looked up at her.

"Senior Sister, are you...chasing me away?"

When everyone else could have her, he was the only one who was desperately trying to get back to her...

When they finally got rid of those people's pursuit and had a brief chance to stay with her, she actually drove him away...? !

[Ding! Ji Xiao is dissatisfied +800]

[Ding! Ji Xiao's Jealousy +800]

[Ding! Ji Xiao's disgust +800]

[Ding! Ji Xiao darkens +800]

【......】

"Of course not!" Gu Yangyang immediately denied it and explained, "I just think it's better for me to go on the road alone..."

"You have improved your cultivation a lot now, so you shouldn't waste your time on me. If you already have a place you want to go, I wish you a safe journey..."

As she spoke, she looked at Ji Xiao with firm eyes.

Perhaps it was because her expression at this moment was too firm and sincere, Ji Xiao loosened his clenched fists, and could not find any words to refute.

The reason why he couldn't do something reckless like the others was because he could never ignore the feelings of the person in front of him, even a little bit...

After a long silence, he closed his eyes, his chest rose and fell slightly a few times, and when he opened his eyes again, the dark color in his eyes was calm and bright.

"I see."

"Since Senior Sister has made up her mind, I will also wish you all the best..."

After saying this, he looked straight at Gu Yangyang with his bright black eyes. When Gu Yangyang looked at him, he retracted his gaze and turned away without any reluctance.

【......】

Gu Yangyang did not try to persuade him to stay. She knew in her heart that what she said today might have hurt Ji Xiao, but in order to prevent Ji Xiao from getting hurt because of her again, she had no choice but to do this.

......

Ji Xiao left on the third day.

Perhaps because he didn't want to cause trouble to Gu Yangyang, he chose to leave very early.

When he left, he only spoke a few simple words to Gu Yangyang, without even trying to persuade her again, and just left in a neat and tidy manner.

After Ji Xiao left, Gu Yangyang sat in the inn thinking for the whole morning and finally decided to go out and take a look.

......

Outside the inn, there was a lot of traffic and it was very prosperous. Unlike the Qingshui Town they had visited before, the customs and people here were more open and welcoming.

Gu Yangyang walked on the street, her ears filled with the lively sounds of hawking and greetings, and an unprecedented sense of ease and freedom came over her.

"Hey! The storytelling has started! Hurry up!"

"Wait for me! Leave me a good spot...!"

Several figures ran past Gu Yangyang, attracting her attention.

storytelling?

She couldn't help but feel a little interested.

My feet involuntarily followed and walked towards that direction.

Downstairs of a restaurant.

The shed made of bamboo poles was crowded with people.

Standing on the outskirts of the crowd, Gu Yangyang stood on tiptoe, but couldn't see what was happening inside.

Until a loud sound of slamming a stick was heard from the innermost part of the crowd, and a thin, middle-aged man in a gray and white coat stood up from the front of the crowd.

The noisy crowd suddenly became quiet.

"Today I will tell you something new in the Imperial City!"

The storyteller stroked his beard and spoke in a long tone.

Although the people below did not say anything, they all looked curious and excited.

They have been waiting for this "new thing" for a long time!

After the audience's interest was whetted enough, the storyteller gave a long groan, revealed a mysterious smile, and slowly said:

"A few days ago, there was a lot of noise about several bodies being transported out of the imperial city. The palace issued a notice saying that these bodies were just palace maids and eunuchs who died of illness. But is this really the case?"

"No!"

"That's simply not the case!"

Gu Yangyang stood outside the crowd. Relying on the excellent five senses of a monk, she could clearly see the vivid expression on the storyteller's face. Combined with the very contagious tone of voice, she couldn't help but be drawn in...

She couldn't help but ask: "What is the truth? Is there any unknown secret here...?"