Chapter 123 Yin Peach Blossom (53) [Everyone: What? You guys are the ones who...]
The fog wasn't cool; in fact, it was rather scorching.
Before Xie Tan could react, the fog dissipated, and the next second, the nailed sedan curtain was lifted by the wind.
Xie Tan couldn't see anything through the red veil, but he could feel the mist rushing in, filling every inch of the bridal sedan chair, embracing him.
His fear, which had been climbing up with the passage of time, was forcefully dispelled by the fog, and his heart was instantly at peace, which truly startled him.
Xie Tan wanted to lift the veil, but the evening breeze dispersed the black mist, lifting his red veil first, while his suspended hand was grasped by another large hand.
Suddenly, in his clear vision, Lu Jinzhao leaned out from under the sedan chair and embraced him.
"Ah Tan, I've found you."
"do not be afraid."
Lu Jinzhao's slightly disheveled hair brushed against Xie Tan's ear. Xie Tan thought to himself, he hadn't expected him to arrive so quickly. His pheromones were covered by the Hundred Flowers Sedan Chair, so not only could the ghosts not find him, but Lu Jinzhao certainly couldn't either.
But Lu Jinchao still came and hugged him.
So Xie Tan hugged him back and gently hummed in response.
"You've found me."
This was the game of hide-and-seek where he lost the fastest but was also the happiest.
On the way back, Lu Jinzhao held his hand even tighter. After getting lost this time, the good neighbor had completely gained the "right" position, and Xie Tan completely complied because he also wanted to hold his hand.
As they approached Building 9, the fog completely dissipated, and the lights in the newly revealed residential area reappeared. Xie Tan turned his gaze away from the darkened fog, only to find Lu Jinzhao staring at him without him noticing, and asking, "What are you looking at, A-Tan?"
The ending sound was somewhat soft, like the distant fog.
Xie Tan and Lu Jinzhao looked at each other for a moment, then Xie Tan smiled slightly and said, "Isn't this what I'm looking at?"
"Then you have to keep watching me."
“…I’ve been watching how you go upstairs. Okay, I’ll go behind you. Hurry up.” Xie Tan pushed his back.
“Then I can turn around and watch Ah Tan walk away, and I will always watch Ah Tan.”
"Are you performing acrobatics? If you fall, we can all roll back down to the first floor together."
"I won't let Atan get hurt."
"...Is this the point? Walk properly, or I'll disable your magic for three days."
"Oh." This was finally a more obedient response.
The next day, after the exchange of horoscopes between him and Xia Wujin was resolved, the burial objects were finally returned to their rightful place, specifically to the Cultural Relics Bureau. It is said that the worried leader was greeted by five layers of terracotta figurines as soon as he opened the door, and he was so happy that he almost fainted on the spot.
He guessed that it was the help of the kind-hearted observers that made Miss Xia Wujin, who aspired to become a true heiress, unrestrain herself after gaining power, revealing a rather ruthless and wicked sense of humor.
Black goats are indeed harmful.
If the god in the mirror had not been born... this world would probably not be much better off. After all, the power of the Smoke Mirror would still be there, and the Black Goat would take whatever he wanted. In the end, he would use that power to control ghosts and monsters, manipulate everything in the inner world, and act recklessly.
Now, the Black Sun has mocked them all, taking them to extremes and allowing evil and savagery to grow freely. Anyone can have their wishes fulfilled, and anyone can use His power to go mad. So the power spread out from the Black Goat's palm, letting them witness true fear.
No matter which path he takes, life is a mess and not good. If it weren't for the popular character development system keeping him alive until the very end, he would have simply said goodbye to this broken-down ghost world.
But that's the situation now. Given Xie Tan's personal likes and dislikes, he'd rather see the black goat suffer a setback.
The days passed uneventfully until he got bored and decided to browse the forum to see if there were any discussions that would guide his future character development. He then saw Cat Number 7 looking hesitant and with a somewhat serious expression.
"What's wrong?" Xie Tan stroked the cat's head, leaned lazily against Lu Jinzhao's sofa, picked up the juice her boyfriend had made, bit the straw, and took two sips.
"It's best not to drink anything yet, meow?" After saying this irresponsible thing, the cat ran away.
Xie Tan was confused. When he saw that the comic had been updated, he switched to the forum to take a look, and then his phone froze.
Xie Tan: ?
If you travel to an era without the internet, you can still use apps, so how can this thing lag?
Then he looked at the frozen interface, where posts even more enthusiastic and explicit than the last time he stole a kiss dominated the forum homepage, scrolling back and forth, and this time not a single plot post could make it up.
[The confession is finally here!!!!]
Who understands the true value of Ah Tan's voluntary apology?
Who understands the true value of Ah Tan's apology for not taking care of himself? Cat, do you know you're not taking good care of yourself? Dog is really worried about you [crying]
[Cat's indulgence made me as nervous as Angel Dog, thinking that Atan would be angry or avoid the situation, but he apologized first! When you made eye contact with Lulu in the tomb, you were already feeling guilty, Atan. I love you so much!]
[Who understands? It was the cat who brought it up first; this is the most proactive episode of yours, Tan Shen's career.]
[Ah Tan regretted it as soon as he said it, hahaha. It also made me see through Tan Shen's unfathomable thoughts. Who would have thought that the scheming Ah Tan would be so flustered? Ah Tan really gave all his recklessness to Lu Lu.]
[Then the straightforward dog caught it perfectly! There was no perfect confession, and Lu Lu seemed even more regretful! You love it too!]
Then, Ah Tan gave me a kiss, and all the unexpected surprises from the angel dog were given to Ah Tan...
[Boyfriend!! Ahhhhh, Ah Tan's got it all figured out!!!]
[I'm totally overwhelmed! The Lunar New Year's Eve is over, and now it's the Lunar New Year again. All the mathematicians are out in force, constantly indulging in sweet treats, eating, and participating in raffles... I want to be your teammate again in the next life...]
[Ah Tan is so awkward, even a kiss feels like he's been made dizzy.]
[The person upstairs is being very explicit; I like you.]
[Given Lu Lu's physical abilities, capable of saving ten lives in a single day, it's guaranteed.]
After all, our Ah Tan is the mastermind behind it all. He opened WeChat and saw the step count was 0, meaning he'd won the battle from afar.
[I can't even imagine what it would be like if they actually did it; these two would have to sleep on the ground, working from morning till night, squeezing out every last drop of water.]
Of course! If the Sun and Moon Group didn't start from the sun and work on the moon, what kind of Sun and Moon Group would it be?
So this is what the sun and moon look like! [Delicious]
[Ah Tan will faint before halfway through the game]
[My physical stamina isn't that good]
It's okay, Lulu can eat at the buffet. She can continue when she wakes up. [Delicious][Delicious]
[Practice makes perfect, and I support LuLu in taking extra lessons with Atan every day.]
[Do more, Leopard Cat is born!]
[As everyone knows, black smoke glasses = jaguar, and A-Tan = cat. This is a real jaguar cat, awesome!]
[They're all a bit cheesy, but the key magic scene was so pure and innocent!! The electric scooter scene too, a young man falling in love! The family fortune is just so sweet and sassy.]
[Ah-Tan was in Mommy's room; perhaps the sight of the room triggered some memories. Sigh, thankfully Lu-Lu was there to keep him company.]
[The cats and dogs are so peaceful together, Dao Shen, please promise me you'll draw a couple on a Disney date, okay? I'll wait for you forever...]
Xie Tan realized he had mastered it.
He calmly browsed the posts, calmly turned off his phone, and after a while, he turned it back on and saved a few nice fan art images of the couple. If he could see them but not post them, he would have added another post wishing for their Disney date.
Returning to the comics, Xie Tan has to agree with what the forum said: Dao Shen is unbeatable when it comes to drawing romance scenes.
Rather than feeling shy, he used the comic strip as an opportunity to depict Lu Jinzhao's anxious and surprised expression again, thus confirming her feelings once more.
Like a piece of candy that won't melt, yet still allows him to taste its sweetness.
After reading it carefully, the next part describes his journey to the library to keep his appointment.
The atmosphere of this conversation, just like the people themselves, was quiet, calm, and tinged with a detached indifference towards the world. Especially under the terrifying color scheme that the Sword God was most adept at, their seemingly ordinary chatter seemed to be filled with undercurrents.
[Director Jiang, it's you!]
A teacher? They're very authoritative.
[Wow, this is so well hidden. I scrolled back, and it's not just this series; from its very first appearance, the director's every appearance was perfectly timed. It's terrifying to think about.]
[So the last time Rui Rui submitted her paper was in Professor Jiang's class, right? I can't do it anymore, hahaha]
[What a strange atmosphere, it's chilly.]
[I hereby declare that the character who most resembles Ah Tan in my mind has appeared. Such a pure stock manipulator vibe. I am an intellectual homosexual.]
[You could also call it the boss style, haha. Lao Qi's family has two types: the indifferent type and the crazy type. The library faculty and students group is clearly the authoritative representative of the former.]
[Cult Leader, Mirror God: Keep insulting me]
What is the head of the White Octopus family?
It's a combination move, which has been transformed into a smiling tiger.
[Picking up a mother and kitten set, Mommy even looked through dictionaries and rare ancient books to find the perfect name, sob sob, the best big cat and little cat ever!]
[These two are terrifying; they can talk about everyday studies and the terrifying nature of the world so casually and smoothly.]
[I knew Ah Tan couldn't just sit around doing nothing!!]
[So that's how the track was set? We absolutely have to get Mommy out of this cage!]
[My God, Tan completely disregards the world's fate, didn't stop the birth of the Mirror God, and doesn't care that the enemy will be strengthened... He'll handle it; he just wants to give her freedom.]
In the comic, when Jiang Linji asks him, "Are you really sure?" the scene shifts to Xie Tan's face, which is completely lifeless.
He doesn't care about the world, or the people living in it. The dead can't stop him, and the concerns of the living are kept from him, unaware of his true nature at this moment.
He sat there, barely showing any sense of self-destruction; he was like a ghost that had already died, crawling back to offer only a warning.
He laid his bottom line out a long time ago.
To avenge her and repay his kindness.
Nothing else matters... including himself.
[Director Jiang's words sound ominous. It seems Mommy almost ruined Black Goat. How exactly did it die? Is Ah Tan going to do it again? I won't allow it! No abandoning dogs!]
[No way! Is this confession in these last few chapters a death sentence?! I'm going to tell LuLu, this bad cat is courting death!]
[It turns out the cult's philosophy is to become the only reality; their ambition is quite grand.]
Wow, Lu Lu really is a consciousness born from the mirror!
[Definitely! A-Tan's medicine and Lu Lu's eye color match perfectly. You're the cure for me!]
Wow, this is truly a concentrated essence! So, is French kissing a cure? [heart emoji]
[Wait, don't get all worked up. If the cult pieces together the mirror, won't Lu Lu be doomed??]
[Definitely. If we compare the Smoke Mirror to Hell, then Lu Lu and the Mirror God are Lucifer and Lucifer, the Bright Star and the Lord of Hell. If the mirror can only retain one consciousness, then of course it is...]
[No way! This couple just got together, are they competing to see who dies first?!]
[Mirror God, please step back for my sake, okay? I'm begging you, I'm just a shipper.]
Don't make a wish to Him, the demon dog will misinterpret your wish.
Then I'm out of ideas.
[In this timeline, there's only LuLu right now. Maybe the Mirror God has already died in this timeline.]
[No, did you guys miss it? Ah Tan's state when he woke up was clearly off; he was thinking, "Was I dreaming...? I can't remember." Look up again at the title of this story segment!]
[Oh my god, is that you, Mirror God? Are you still here?]
[Hey, let's see the new blind box! That seat has a special meaning!]
Upon seeing the term "yin peach blossom" again, Xie Tan's mind wandered.
The first thing that came to his mind wasn't the Mirror God, but Lu Jinzhao's words, "No Yin Peach Blossom can get close to you."
He found this part in the comic, and looking at Lu Jinzhao's smile, which was no different from usual, he felt a little uneasy, but also a little...familiar.
After staring at Lu Jinzhao's smile in the image for a while, Xie Tan remained calm and scrolled back to the bottom.
This story segment has ended, and there are two everyday blind boxes.
One was their group's dinner yesterday. Xue Hong was calm and collected, drinking his health tea and watching them have fun. Xu Jinbo was unusually reserved, initially adopting the demeanor of a leader when facing each child, but he gradually relaxed as Lu Jinzhao and Xi Rui warmed up the atmosphere. Xi Rui even toasted Sun Enze and Sun Enyou. During this busy period, the school's news and club activities all depended on the two of them.
Chang Mingai and Xia Wujin had endless topics to talk about. They were sitting face to face, and Chang Mingai asked, "Haven't you been dreaming lately?"
"Yes, it was fake all along. Zhang Chengxiao was also a victim. His illness was caused by being possessed by ghosts and was fabricated. We just finished discussing compensation for the victims yesterday."
Chang Mingai knew this because the cult also pretended to be good people and gave compensation, after all, Xia Mianfeng was a member of the cult.
"It's good I wasn't entangled with her. Thank goodness it was fake. Yin Peach Blossom is really a bit scary..."
Xie Tan sat next to Xia Wujin.
In terms of composition, when Chang Mingai was saying these things, she was in the middle of the picture. When she turned to the opposite side, she did not focus on Xia Wujin, but included both Xia Wujin and him in the picture, each occupying half of the picture.
The chat boxes surrounded him, but he ate quietly the whole time, unmoved. Only when Chang Mingai finished speaking did a chat box appear next to him, indicating his inner thoughts.
[...]
[This reaction? Ah Tan must have sensed something.]
[It seems like the question is directed at the young lady, but in reality, someone else has fallen victim to the scheme...]
Halfway through the meal, they played rock-paper-scissors, with the loser either having to drink a glass of wine or tell a secret. After Xi Rui and Chang Mingai each gave their turn, it was the turn of the lively and cheerful Lu Jinzhao.
Lu Jinzhao didn't even glance at his wine glass. Suddenly, he turned to the side, kissed Xie Tan, and solemnly announced, "We're together now."
"..."
The table fell silent for a moment, but quickly returned to normal, with people cheering and offering their blessings. Lu Jinzhao, like a groom, stood up and cheerfully toasted everyone at the table.
Xie Tan: "?"
Xie Tan: Aren't you all surprised?
The table fell silent again, until the young lady said calmly, "It's even more surprising that you two are only now officially together."
Everyone nodded in unison, including Lu Jinzhao, who nodded the most enthusiastically, as if regretting not confessing his feelings sooner.
Xie Tan: "..."
Are they usually that clingy?
Mr. Xie, the mastermind behind the scenes who was considered to have a perfect plan, was rendered speechless by his friends' teasing. He pretended not to have asked and went to eat in silence.
[So cute! Everyone: What, you two just got together?]
[I also want to ask, haha, everyone: what about the dog food they usually eat?]
Consider this a free gift from the restaurant, so eat up, kid, don't be shy!
[Hahaha, Ah Tan is being teased, so he's pretending to be busy again.]
[LuLu throughout: Welcome everyone to our wedding!]
Hahahaha
The other blind box was much shorter; it was made by Chang Ming's lover.
She was awakened in the middle of the night by a chaotic dream. The disaster, collapse, death and wailing under the solar eclipse swept across her eyes like countless snowflakes, leaving her unable to grasp them, unable to see them clearly, and feeling a deep fear.
It was as if her consciousness had been stretched into the dimension of time, witnessing a fleeting glimpse.
She sat up halfway, panting, and looked out the window. Her left eye met the clock hanging on the glass, its hands ticking away.
What she didn't notice was that the cutouts in the pointer pattern squeezed out a mouth that perfectly matched the shape of an oval.
As the mouth opened and closed, it left behind a silent message.
"Oh, it's my nephew..."
It's laughing.
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