The night in Ying Tianchuan is always filled with a hint of tide, with the undercurrent of water vapor rushing towards the face, and it seems that there is always a layer of translucent fog between the heaven and the earth.

Zhou Beinan swims like a fish out of the shadows of the sky and water.

He shook the water droplets off his head, then stretched out his hand and threw a fat fish with white scales in the air to the shore, then lay down on a rock near the beach, looking up at the crouching rabbit-like moon.

He was just about to take a breath when he heard a warm inquiry from behind: "Bei Nan, why did you come here?"

Zhou Beinan was thinking about his own thoughts, but he was startled when he heard the sound, slipped into the water again because he missed his elbow.

He turned his head and saw Qu Chi standing on the shore.

After stepping on the water twice, Zhou Beinan floated up from the sea and swam towards the shore: "Come out for a walk alone."

"I see that you are always absent-minded, is it because you are in a bad mood?" Qu Chi said, "Today is your birthday, you are always absent, and the disciples are not enjoying themselves."

"I'm only happy if I'm not with them." Zhou Beinan walked out of the sea nonchalantly, wearing only a pair of wet brown leggings, and his muscles glowed thinly under the moonlight.

He twisted his wet long hair and said, "Leave me alone. You go."

Qu Chi has an easy-going personality, Zhou Beinan said that he has nothing to do and doesn't need to be with him, but he doesn't force him to stay here, making Zhou Beinan feel uncomfortable.

Before leaving, he looked thoughtfully at the fat fish that was thrown ashore by Zhou Beinan, still slapping its tail.

Zhou Beinan picked up a strand of aquatic weed washed ashore by the evening tide, twisted it into a strand, and pierced the fish lip.

But after doing all this, he didn't know what to do next.

Staring at each other with those white fish eyes for a while, Zhou Beinan didn't know who he was sulking with, and murmured, "...that's really stupid."

As soon as the words fell, he felt that the shadows under his feet were stretched by a glare, as if a star was suddenly shattered and fell down.

Zhou Beinan turned his head away, only to hear the muffled sound of gunpowder explosion in a small town on the mainland hundreds of meters away.

The voice was not loud, but the Flying Bead Star Flower blooming in the low sky was so familiar that Zhou Beinan's eyes lit up.

The second firework spun into the sky, but the landing point was much lower. There were thousands of knots in the low sky, the glazed fire burned in the Weiyang sky, and the colorful clouds were scattered, which was very subtle.

Before the third firework went into the sky, Zhou Beinan picked up the fish, put on a piece of clothes that had been taken off on the shore hastily, and before the water dripped from his hair had time to drain, he hurriedly called for a spear, crossed the sea, and went straight Ben the small town called "Linjin".

He had a premonition today that Xu Xingzhi would not fail to come for his birthday.

Seeing Yuan Kong's familiar fireworks now, what else does Zhou Beinan not understand?

Lingang in Linjin Township is a place that reaches all directions, and there are many inns where you can stay. If you search for them one by one, you may find them similar.Fortunately, today is not a New Year's Day or a holiday, so you only need to ask a few merchants to know at a glance which one has lighted the firecrackers and let off the fireworks.

Zhou Beinan inquired all the way, walked to an inn, asked the owner, and sure enough, he learned that there were two rich young masters who took over the entire inn.Just now after they went to the roof to set off three fireworks, one of the young masters came downstairs and said that if there are any fair-clothed immortal young masters looking for them, they should first go to a random room upstairs and wait for a while, and then they arrive.

Zhou Beinan didn't suspect him, so he casually threw the fish in his hand to the boss: "Go make a pot of soup."

Seeing the white-scaled perch that was still alive in his hand, the boss was quite surprised: "Master, this sea perch is not uncommon, but this white-scaled perch is really rare, one can be sold for fifty gold. I'm afraid the cook in our small inn can't handle it well..."

Zhou Beinan was in a hurry to meet Xu Xingzhi, so he couldn't care less to chat with him: "The easiest way to do it is to boil the soup."

After finishing speaking, he flicked up his robe and rushed upstairs.

When passing through the stairs, Zhou Beinan felt as if his body had passed through a soft barrier.

There is a transparent spiritual wall here, which mortals cannot penetrate.and

As soon as he stepped through this pass, Zhou Beinan heard a slight murmur from the top of the building, mouth sucking and tongue sucking.

Although Zhou Beinan was not a human being, he also knew what the news was, and immediately blushed, and was so ashamed and angry that he almost stepped on the air and fell down the stairs.

Since there are only Xu Xingzhi and Meng Chongguang in this inn, it is self-evident who made the voice.

Zhou Beinan randomly found a bedroom with lights on and locked himself in it, but the sound of yin and yang was really loud. Hearing the faint sound, Zhou Beinan blushed, and his buttocks felt as if they had been poked with a mallet. fidgeting.After suffering for an unknown amount of time, he saw the door was pushed open from the outside.

Xu Xingzhi's temple hair was disheveled, and he walked ahead with his front slightly open. When he saw Zhou Beinan, he yelled, "Beinan, why are you here so fast?"

Zhou Beinan felt ashamed to beat Xu Xingzhi to death before he had ever slapped him, but when he saw that face, before he could speak, Zhou Beinan's heart softened by seven points, and the remaining three points were still watching. By the time he put on his right hand, which had a thin glove, it had completely melted.

However, Zhou Beinan's tone was as firm as ever: "Are you still alive?"

Xu Xingzhi replied with a smile: "Not dead."

With this smile, Zhou Beinan saw something different.

If in the past, Xu Xingzhi would have laughed and hooked his shoulders, and asked affectionately, "Are you willing to die?", he would never let go of any chance to mock himself, the appearance of the cheap leather is amazing Want to hit him.

...he is different after all.

Thinking of this, Zhou Beinan's heart softened even more.

When Xu Xingzhi walked to the table and wanted to sit down, his arms on the table stiffened slightly, and the corners of his lips curled into an uncomfortable arc.

Meng Zhongguang had quick eyesight and quick hands, handed him a cushion, put his hand on his arm, and let him sit down safely.

Seeing the interaction between the two, Zhou Beinan couldn't see any clues, staring at Xu Xingzhi and swallowing hard.

Xu Xingzhi asked him: "Why are you here alone?"

Zhou Beinan rolled his eyes and said, "Oh, I called all the disciples from the four sects to come and see what happened between you and Meng Chongguang?"

Xu Xingzhi was naturally thick-skinned, and he smiled without shame: "Chongguang, you go down, and I will have a chat with Beinan alone."

Meng Chongguang glanced at Zhou Beinan, pursed his lips, his expression was not very happy, but he obediently obeyed his orders, got up and went downstairs.

As soon as he left, Zhou Beinan said with a different nose and face: "I said, you let me come over after letting go of the fireworks, why are you two still..."

Xu Xingzhi couldn't help but laugh.

Recently, Meng Chongguang has finally tasted the sweetness of doing such a good thing. He knows the taste by eating the marrow, and always clings to him like a little milk dog, asking for it two or three times a day.As for Xu Xingzhi, after the first couple of times of unhappiness, he has realized the benefits of doing this thing more and more recently, so he half-pushed and followed Meng Chongguang and let him mess around.

After setting off the fireworks just now, Meng Chongguang saw the sky full of flames, which was very beautiful, so he became interested again, coaxing Xu Xingzhi over and over again, saying that he wanted to try something different, and while pulling Xu Xingzhi's clothes, he reasoned She said coquettishly, "Senior Brother Zhou, he saw the fireworks, changed his clothes, came from Ying Tianchuan, and asked every family to come here, the speed will definitely not be fast..."

Xu Xingzhi was entangled by him so softly and warmly, he pinched his waist backwards and said, "Why are you so smart at this time?"

Meng Chongguang kissed his hair and promised: "Brother, I will try to hurry up."

Xu Xingzhi only felt that this little bastard was born to restrain himself, and he was always hard-hearted towards him, and this time he was easily persuaded, and the two of them were lying down and pushing deep again, so uncomfortable.

Under the blue sky and silver moon, everything is clean and clean, and the roof here is no different from the height of the nearby buildings. As long as someone opens the window on the opposite side, you can see the spring scene here, so Xu Xingzhi could only swallow his exclamation He swallowed again, his eyes blushing abruptly.

With the bright moon in the sky, he looked at these two young people who were carnival in the end of the world with compassion and tenderness.

Sitting back in the room, Xu Xingzhi held the pot in his left hand and poured hot tea into the bowl.

Zhou Beinan knew that even if he asked this question, he would not be able to get a decent answer, so he simply waved his hand and gave up.

Xu Xingzhi pushed the tea bowl over: "Just call Xuechen and Qu Chi."

"I came in a hurry." Zhou Beinan took the tea bowl and held it in the palm of his hand, "Besides, Qu Chi is probably with Xuechen now. If I want to call Qu Chi, Xuechen must be involved. You know Xuechen's character, If he comes to see you, there must be no problem. But..."

Xu Xingzhi saw that he hesitated, so he answered for him: "I know, I know, Chong Guang is a sky demon, so it's not very convenient."

Wen Xuechen has always been honest with people who are not Taoists, and now Chongguang is clinging to him. I am afraid that there will be quarrels between the two when they meet, so it is better not to meet each other.

Zhou Beinan frowned lightly, unconsciously kneading the corners of his clothes with his fingers.

The fact that he didn't call Wen Xuechen here is actually because until today, Wen Xuechen still firmly believes that the death of Lord Qingjing is inseparable from Meng Chongguang, and he has privately ordered the disciples of Qingliang Valley that if he finds Meng Chongguang's trace, he will report back. There must be no mercy.

He wanted to tell the truth, but the words turned around: "No. He is with Xiao Xian'er. Xiao Xian'er...she has it."

Xu Xingzhi was both surprised and delighted: "Really?"

Zhou Beinan rubbed the tip of his nose and said proudly, "It's been two months. I only found out yesterday. Xiao Xian'er said it was a birthday present from her."

Xu Xingzhi was also overjoyed. He took out an extremely clear dragon-shaped turquoise from his waist, played with his fingertips, and handed it to Zhou Beinan: "Here."

"This is?"

"It was originally a gift for you." Xu Xingzhi said, "I found this in an antique shop when Chongguang and I came here. It is an old jade that has been warmed up for more than ten years. Now that Xiao Xian'er has a body, Just give it to her, how about it?"

Zhou Beinan took the jade, squeezed it a few times, and knew that the jade was of high quality and must be very expensive. He felt a little grateful, but when the words of gratitude reached his lips, they turned them upside down and changed their taste completely: "Then my birthday What about congratulations?"

Xu Xingzhi didn't panic: "I'll give you this."

He spread his hand again, and in the palm lay a handmade cinnabar-colored sachet, which was very delicate.

Zhou Beinan said disgustedly: "Women are effeminate, where can I buy them?"

Xu Xingzhi replied: "I did."

Zhou Beinan: "..."

Xu Xingzhi is indeed not like ordinary men, he is ashamed of threading needles, and said neatly: "It contains sandalwood and mahogany branches, which are rounded and made into beads. I grind them one by one. I originally wanted to make this thing well. In order to give it to Chongguang, we each have one. No, we just made one."

Zhou Beinan blurted out and asked, "Your hand—"

He knew he had made a slip of the tongue, but Xu Xingzhi didn't mind, and shook his only remaining palm generously.

"It's okay." Xu Xingzhi said, "With one hand left, I can do a lot of things.... I can even wrestle with you."

After Zhou Beinan grinned, his throat felt congested again, so he simply kicked him under the table.

Xu Xingzhi stretched out his hand, exerted a little strength, and clenched the cinnabar sachet together with Zhou Beinan's right hand: "Bei Nan, happy birthday."

He had listened to the words for a whole day, but now they fell into his ears very softly and comfortably, which made Zhou Beinan feel a little hot: "...It's so numb."

"Got to make a wish."

Zhou Beinan touched his chin uncomfortably: "Where are you going from now on?"

"Flying all over the world, after all, there must be a place to go." Xu Xingzhi smiled, "...I will go wherever Chongguang is. The two of us already have a small courtyard, where we have planted grapes, flowers and plants, and wait for the spring next year , and maybe get another dog."

Zhou Beinan looked at him, knowing that Xu Xingzhi no longer wanted to be involved with the world, his heart felt sour and warm at the same time, so he said softly: "I hope we will see each other often."

Zhou Beinan chatted with Xu Xingzhi again, it was nothing more than some trifles he encountered recently.

As for the order to chase and kill Xu Xing issued by the Lord of Guangfu who stepped across the four thresholds, Xu Xingzhi must be very clear in his heart, so Zhou Beinan needn't say anything;

As for the real cause of Lord Qing Jing's death, Xu Xingzhi would tell him when he wanted to, so Zhou Beinan didn't have to ask.

Zhou Beinan always believed in Xu Xingzhi.

He only wished that when Xu Xingzhi was with him, he would be at ease, and he would still be able to show his unrestrained and bright smile.

After talking for half an hour, Zhou Beinan pinched his fingers and made the calculations, knowing that if he disappeared for too long, it would be bad to arouse suspicion, so he got up and planned to respond to Tianchuan.

Xu Xingzhi did not leave him behind, and sent him to the door of the inn. Seeing his figure blending into the night, he turned back and saw Meng Chongguang coming from the back kitchen with a pot of hot and fragrant food. The smell is simply eye-watering.

Xu Xingzhi only felt that the fragrance was very familiar: "This is..."

The innkeeper said earnestly: "This white scale perch was brought by the young master who visited just now. When he came, he told us to stew it. This thousand-rolled tofu and ten thousand-rolled fish have not been stewed until now..."

Before he finished speaking, he flinched under Meng Zhongguang's piercingly cold gaze, and retreated to the backyard in embarrassment.

Hearing this, Xu Xingzhi couldn't help but slightly frowned.

——Last year on Zhou Beinan’s birthday, as usual, he brought presents to Ying Tianchuan for a banquet. After tasting the food at the banquet, he pointed to one of the white-scale perch soups and said with a smile: “This one is still a bit tasty. .I'm tired of eating everything else."

At that time, Zhou Beinan's attitude was very clear, he liked to eat or not, Ying Tianchuan was not used to your mouth.

Seeing Xu Xingzhi looking at the fish soup, his eyebrows and eyes full of nostalgia, Meng Chongguang felt even more depressed, scooped up a piece of fresh and white fish, bit it into his mouth as if venting his anger, and picked up another piece with his chopsticks with jealousy, Pass it in the direction of Xu Xingzhi: "Brother, the wear and tear is too much today, let's make up more."

Xu Xingzhi walked slowly, but he didn't pick up the caught piece of fish, he just leaned over and bit off the fish in Meng Chongguang's mouth.

As soon as Meng Chongguang let go of his chopsticks, the piece of fish that was at least worth the price of a room fell to the ground.

After coaxing the little guy with a temper, Xu Xingzhi sat down at the table, stuffed two pieces of fish and a spoonful of soup into his mouth, then raised his wrist to wipe his left eye, took a vague breath, Said: "...too hot."

Meng Chongguang moved closer, kissed his ear tenderly, and described the shape of his delicate ear bones with his teeth.

Meng Chongguang didn't speak, but hugged Xu Xingzhi patiently, so that he could finish the dinner sent by his best friend with peace of mind.

After leaving the gate of the inn, Zhou Beinan played with the cinnabar sachet all the way, muttering dissatisfiedly: "It's a woman's thing."

He just lowered his head and rustled, and when a pair of slender legs and two wheelchair wheels were reflected in his drooping eyelids, Zhou Beinan couldn't avoid it.

He raised his head quickly, and countless reasons for running away from the banquet flashed through his mind for a moment, but Wen Xuechen tore all his prepared belly manuscripts to pieces with only an understatement: "I have seen those low-altitude fireworks. Qu Chi has seen it too."

Zhou Beinan clicked his tongue, scratched his scalp, and wanted to stop Wen Xuechen from heading towards the inn, so he had to clumsily try to change the topic: "Where's Xiao Xianer?"

Wen Xuechen responded quickly: "I took Xianmei back to the room and saw that she and the child were settled early, so I came with Qu Chi."

Zhou Beinan: "..."

Before Zhou Beinan could come up with some ideas, Wen Xuechen asked, "Is he alright?"

Zhou Beinan could only nod his head: "The spirit is much better. Fortunately, Meng Chongguang is by his side."

When Zhou Beinan mentioned Meng Chongguang, he paid special attention to the changes in Wen Xuechen's expression, and only hoped that he would not embarrass the two of them now, and if there was a real fight, he would not even know who to help.

After a while, Wen Xuechen took out a volume from his sleeve, flipped out a few pages, and said slowly: "According to the almanac, today is the ecliptic day of the golden chamber. It is suitable for marriage and not for the army. I just came to see and know what to do." Fortunately, I will be able to... what are you doing!?"

Qu Chi laughed from behind him and said, "Let me see if today is the golden chamber and eclipse."

Wen Xuechen hid the scroll with the words "birth certificate" clearly written on the top of the volume, and unconsciously aggravated his tone: "...of course it is."

Qu Chi didn't argue with him, and asked softly: "Are we really not going to see him?"

"As long as everything is fine, why should we bother him?" Wen Xuechen slowly twisted the yin and yang ring on his wrist with his fingertips, "Besides, Meng Chongguang is with him. It’s not that it’s hard for him to do.”

Zhou Beinan breathed a sigh of relief: "Then... shall we go back?"

While speaking, Qu Chi carefully noticed a pendant on the end of Zhou Beinan's steel-smelting long spear, and asked curiously, "Bei Nan, haven't you never loved such small pendants?"

Zhou Beinan gave a dry cough and turned his face away: "I think it looks good, so I just bought it."

Seeing his expression, Qu Chi guessed something, and asked, "...Really?"

Zhou Beinan said decisively: "...Of course it is."

Qu Chi smiled.

He was never used to debunking others, so the figures of the three walked quietly under the moonlight, walking slowly all the way to Ying Tianchuan.

And on the roof of the inn, Xu Xingzhi, who was holding the bowls and chopsticks, watched the three of them from a distance. He was under the same moon hook with them, and listening to the sound of the tide, he felt soft in his heart, as if all his troubles were gone. no longer exists.

The author has something to say: ——Brother Xu handed the sachet to Zhou Beinan, which was the last physical contact between the two of them.

Send a poem to Brother Xu:

——I have also been wandering for a long time. In the past ten years, I have exhausted my deep gratitude and lived and died as a teacher and friend.

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