On this day, Li Yijie stood in front of everyone and said, "Everyone, you've worked hard these past few days. I think that after less than three months of hard work, everyone's kung fu will advance to the next level. "I've seen everyone's skills, and I've also given you some general pointers. Although the sect's martial arts are very diverse, one thing that makes me happy is that your internal energy was cultivated bit by bit, and no one slacked off or took shortcuts. In addition, perhaps this one's opinion is different from the previous generation's. Practicing martial arts is not just about putting your life on the line. Knowing how to strike a balance between work and rest is also very important. Therefore, I think that everyone should not practice martial arts today. Let's go to Jianghu, eat and play well, and walk around the streets and alleys of the capital. Let's enjoy ourselves to the fullest. Just … remember what I said just now, 'everything has its limits'. Don't be too tired, so as not to affect tomorrow's decisive battle. "
Regarding this decision, some people were elated. They only felt that after working hard for so long, if they could relax for once, they would not let themselves down. There were also people who said that tomorrow was the decisive battle. Today was very important, so they should work harder. As the saying goes, sharpening one's spear before the battle, even if it wasn't fast, it would still shine. How could they relax early? If they relaxed, perhaps even the spirit of the soldiers would be relaxed.
A disciple sighed and said, "That's not right! If we don't play today, when will we? I'm afraid that this will be the last time in our lives. We should all play to our heart's content. Later on, when we die, we won't regret it too much. "
This crow's mouth immediately attracted a lot of cursing, but it was quickly suppressed by the opposing voices. It was because everyone had a knot in their hearts and had similar concerns. They were just desperately trying to deceive themselves. With his words, it seemed that this ominous thing had become true. However, this statement was not based on any evidence. If there was misfortune, it could not be completely avoided by making him shut his mouth.
The mood of this day's sightseeing was covered with a layer of shadow because of this ominous prophecy. The sky was just like everyone's mood. For months, it was always covered with dark clouds. Even the sun did not show its face. This made everyone even more anxious.
When they reached the main street, Li Yijie said, "It's rare for us to come out and relax. I think it's not fun to squeeze together in a group. Why don't we group up and go shopping in twos and threes? It's not a big deal to go alone, but … it's better to have one more person with you. If something unexpected happens, we can take care of each other. "
Xuan Shuang smiled and said, "I know. Alliance Head Li is thin-skinned, so I'll speak on his behalf. Let's all be sensible and disperse quickly. Don't disturb Alliance Head Li's date with his wife. "
Everyone burst into laughter, barely managing to dilute the initial displeasure by a bit. But Xuan Shuang was a mature and somewhat gloomy child. Moreover, he was a former Vice Hierarch of the Devil Cult, so no one could say that he was a 'little devil'.
Yuan Yi patted his shoulder and said, "I heard that Brother Ling had a fortuitous encounter recently and learned a new set of skills. How about I ask you to teach me a few moves? " Xuan Shuang glanced at him and said, "Ordinary people aren't worthy of being my opponent. As for you, you're barely qualified."
Tang Yuancheng walked to Cheng Jiaxuan's side and said in a low voice, "I'll walk with you. Today is a day to enjoy ourselves to the fullest. It's best if you don't cause any unhappiness. "As he said this, he took her hand.
Cheng Jiaxuan stared at him in a daze, his heart turning upside down. He wondered if Tang Yuancheng already knew that he had poisoned the soup. When he thought of the strange look Tang Yuancheng gave him when he took the bowl of soup from him on the first day, he felt that something was fishy. But why did Tang Yuancheng force himself to drink that bowl of soup if he knew that he had bad intentions? Why didn't he expose him? Could it be that she still had some leeway to fight for him?
After confirming Xuan Shuang's words, the crowd quickly dispersed in twos and threes. Half of them were anxious, and the other half were happy to help the couple. In the end, only Li Yijie and Nangong Xue were left behind.
Li Yijie extended his hand in front of Nangong Xue and said, "Xueer, ever since we were young, we've always been burdened by training and missions. We've known each other for almost twenty years, but I've never accompanied you to the market. I wonder if you'll give me the chance this time? Ahem, Wife, this young man is very polite. "
Nangong Xue's face blushed slightly and she said with a smile, "A dignified Wulin Alliance Head still needs to act like a courtesan. Aren't you afraid of being seen as a joke by others?" Although she said this, she still put her hand in his and said with a red face, "Shixiong, you know me. As long as I can be with you, I don't ask you to buy me any expensive jewelry. I just want to be able to walk shoulder to shoulder with you quietly and look at the scenery around us. Even if we don't talk to each other, it's still very beautiful. "
Li Yijie's heart ached. He suddenly raised his hand and snapped his fingers, saying, "That's right. Last time I was impulsive and broke the bracelet you treasured. Today, I'll go and choose an authentic jadeite bracelet for you. "
The two of them strolled through all the stalls. Nangong Xue revealed an envious expression, but if Li Yijie wanted to buy something, he would immediately decline. Along the way, who knew how many stalls enthusiastically recommended him were angered to death.
Li Yijie knew that she didn't want him to spend too much money. Although he felt her deep affection, he still earnestly explained to her, "Money is just a worldly possession. I'm not a miser. Occasionally looking at money and touching it won't bring me happiness. But if I can use money to exchange for something that the woman I love most wants and make her happy, then that's my greatest happiness. "
Nangong Xue couldn't persuade him, so she could only let him buy her a few bracelets and a hairpin. Li Yijie smiled as he looked at her and inserted the hairpin into her hair. Nangong Xue's heart trembled as a sense of foreboding flashed through her mind. This sense of happiness was so unreal, as if it was fleeting. Immediately after, a dark cloud enveloped the two of them. Perhaps their fates would change after the battle with the Seven Evil Spirits.
That day, Li Yijie took Nangong Xue to stroll through the streets and alleys of the capital. They ate a bellyful of snacks and bought a bunch of cheap and exquisite items from small stalls. It really did fulfill their original plan of "eating and playing". Almost every nook and cranny of the city, including many places where people rarely went, had recorded the two of them laughing and chatting happily. They had also recorded the two of them loving each other.
That day was so novel. It was the first time they were able to let go of their burdens without any worries. It was the first time they felt that there was such a way to live their lives. For a long time, they had been pressured by missions and the heavy rules of Jianghu to the point that they couldn't breathe. This was the only time that they could completely control.
However, this peace was fragile. The two of them were extremely cautious and avoided talking about the decisive battle. But in their free time, they couldn't help but think about it. Every time he saw her frown, he knew why she was upset, but he still pretended to be indifferent and changed the topic, hoping to win back her relieved smile.
Girls were always more melancholy. When the sun set in the west, Nangong Xue felt sad and her worries became heavier and heavier. No matter how much Li Yijie tried to make her happy, even if it was just an obligatory smile, she could no longer casually smile.
Li Yijie didn't know what tomorrow's fate would be. He just wanted this one and only day to end satisfactorily. He tried his best to joke, but it didn't work. Nangong Xue suddenly said, "Shixiong, my eyelids keep twitching. It seems like …" Li Yijie covered her mouth. The two of them looked at each other in silence. He sighed and said, "Xueer, can you not say it? Let us both have a little bit of hope. Once the beautiful dream is shattered, all that's left is despair. "
Nangong Xue's tears lingered in her eyes, but she forced them not to fall. She softly said, "I wish I could give you hope. But right now, even I can't stand firm in my beliefs. How can I …" The next words that came out of her mouth were the taboo words that she tried her best to avoid.
An invisible haze floated in the air. Suddenly a shout came from afar, calling out, "Zi Wei's divinations are good and bad, good and bad, good and bad, erudite and knowledgeable, will grant any request; the theory of fate is minute, the changes are endless. If there is a difference of a millimeter, it will lead to a deviation of a thousand li. Oftentimes people's eight characters are the same, but the rich and the poor are different. It's all because of the unknown. "
An old fortune teller was walking back and forth on the street. He wore a shabby moon-white robe, wore a cloth hat, had a long beard, and held a cloth banner in his hand. He looked like a travel-worn old fortune teller, walking back and forth on the street. Many people had gathered around him. Most of them came out of curiosity to see what was going on, but no one actually went forward to ask for the fortune teller.
Nangong Xue suddenly acted like a person who fell into the water and saw a piece of driftwood. She pulled Li Yijie's sleeve and said, "Shixiong, shall we also go and ask?"
Li Yijie didn't know whether to laugh or cry. He said, "What's wrong with you? Haven't you always been disgusted by these supernatural things? This kind of person usually swindles people's money. If he really has the ability, why can't he predict that he will be rich and powerful first? "Nangong Xue's face was deathly pale. She said," Right now we have to treat a dead horse as a living horse. I'd rather lose money to avoid disaster. Hearing a few good words from him will make me feel more at ease. "
Li Yijie helplessly said, "Xueer, why are you so nervous? I am the one who will face the calamity, even I can't sit still … "Seeing Nangong Xue looking at him with tears in her eyes, his heart suddenly softened. He thought about how he couldn't give her any comfort in this time of crisis. If he could use this to calm her down, it could be considered killing two birds with one stone. He didn't object anymore.
As soon as Nangong Xue received his permission, she immediately pulled his hand and ran in front of the fortune-teller. She respectfully bowed and said, "Sir, would you please tell … tell the fortune of us husband and wife?" As she said that, she stuffed a silver ingot into the fortune-teller's hand.
The fortune-teller took the silver ingot and without even looking at it, he casually placed it on the table next to him. He smiled and said, "In this matter of seeking the fortune of the deity, the most important thing is the sincerity of the heart. As the saying goes, if the heart is sincere, the fortune will come. As for money, it's just a worldly possession." Li Yijie coldly humphed. His heart was full of disdain. He secretly said, "You make it sound nice. If money isn't important, what do you rely on to make a living?"
Nangong Xue lowered her head and said, "Sir, I beg you." The fortune-teller chuckled and said, "Well said, well said. I wonder what Miss wants to ask? "Nangong Xue said," Future, destiny. Tell me and him. " While speaking, her eyes were still somewhat gloomy. She glanced at Li Yijie and pulled his sleeve, pulling him a bit closer to her.
The fortune-teller said, "Destiny is determined by the heavens. Although mortals can predict it, it's difficult to reverse it. Miss, please draw a stick. "
Nangong Xue looked at the bamboo stick in the tube. She gently lifted the tube, closed her eyes, and silently prayed. Following the fortune-teller's instructions, she shook the bamboo tube with both hands. She heard a series of crackling sounds. Suddenly, with a 'pa' sound, a stick fell out. She opened her eyes and looked at the stick on the table. For a moment, she was incomparably frightened and didn't dare to reach out to pick it up. It was as if if she did, fortune or misfortune would become a foregone conclusion that would be difficult to change.
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