Inseparable from the Ancient Sword

It's the annual Shennong Sacrifice again. According to the usual practice, the Shennong Sacrifice takes a total of two days.

On the first day, Priest Ziwei first burned incense and prayed in the inner room, bathed and changed clothes, and then led all the temple priests to the altar.The low-level priests knelt under the altar, the middle-level priests knelt on the lower level of the altar, the high-ranking priests stood in the middle of the altar according to their positions, and the Ziwei priests slowly greeted by everyone. Go to the top of the altar.During the period, the bells and drums rang together, and the qin and zither joined together. The big bronze bell had to ring nine times, and the quaint bells echoed throughout Liuyue City.Priest Ziwei prayed to the god at this time, looking forward to the early return of the god.

The activities on the second day were much more fun.On that day, all the priests of the temple will come to the outer city, take off their priestly robes that symbolize their status, and become one with the people.The high-level priests will organize an event, or perform spells, or sing and dance. When lucky, the high priest will also perform dances in person, which is really fun with the people!At that time, there will be a steady supply of good wine brought out of the temple.It is a kind of fruit wine, made from a plant that only grows around Jumu. The fruit tastes sour and astringent, but the wine produced is sweet and sour.It's just that the output is too low, and it can only be drunk once a year.

There was a carnival in the outer city, and in the inner city, the city lord would set up a banquet for all the old families.It's just that Cangming, the city lord of this generation, is seriously ill, so the matter of banquets falls on the shoulders of Ziwei Priest Shen Ye.

Shen Ye flipped through the arrangements for the sacrificial banquet, while talking to Hua Yue, the priest of Lianzhen.Huayue has a beautiful appearance and is agile in handling things. She has been by Shen Ye's side since she was a child and has always been Shen Ye's right-hand man. The banquet arrangement this time was also prepared by Huayue.

Shen Ye took a few casual glances, then put it down: "It's like this every year, and there is nothing new this year. It's just that the wine brewed this year is good, and the people of the tribe will be happy."

Hua Yue said with a smile: "I also have a piece of good news for the High Priest. I think the High Priest will be very happy to hear it."

Shen Ye said, "Oh? What news?"

Huayue smiled and saluted: "Congratulations to the high priest, today I came to report that I found an island in the East China Sea and called it 'Longbingyu'. The vegetation is lush and the climate is warm. Not only is there a lot of land suitable for farming, There are also many rare and exotic beasts."

Shen Ye finally showed a smile: "So, my Lieshan tribe finally has a shelter."

Huayue nodded, and said with a smile, "Naturally." Sighing, she added, "In this way, Ah Ye, your hard work has finally paid off."

Huayue has been by Shen Ye's side since she was a child, and she has deep feelings for her. In private, she would call Shen Ye "A Ye" like a pupil.Finding Longbingyu this time is really a great blessing for the Lieshan tribe.Huayue thought of Shen Ye's devotion to this matter for many years, thought of Shen Ye's going against Xie Yi for this matter, and thought of all the bloody storms in the past, she couldn't help but feel a sense of relief.

Hua Yue said again: "It's just that, I still have to go to Longbing Valley to investigate in person. I'm afraid I won't be able to participate in this sacrificial banquet."

"That's not a problem, the left and right are just entertaining the children of the aristocratic clan and talking about the scene. The matter of Longbingyu is more important." Shen Ye paused, and solemnly said: "I have to leave Yue'er for this matter."

Huayue's eye circles were slightly red: "Aye, don't worry."

The two talked for a while, then Hua Yue took her leave and left, and Shen Ye also stood up and began to arrange her clothes.He changed into another more gorgeous inner shirt, fastened the cuffs, and habitually raised his arms and called out: "Chu Qi." But no one responded in the empty high priest's inner room.

Shen Ye was so sad that he was silent for a moment, and finally admitted the fact that Chu Qi was not by his side.My heart was [-]% sad, and [-]% angry.This seventh day, I was really spoiled by myself!

At this moment, Chu Qi, who was helping Tong to take care of Gu worms, suddenly sneezed.The Xinyan next to him immediately turned around, and asked with concern if he was sick.Chu Qi waved his hand and said, "It's nothing, it's just a sudden..."

But Xinyan laughed: "Since it's not sick, then someone misses you!" Xinyan blinked lively: "I really envy Chu Qi, there is a high priest who cares about you all the time."

"No, I don't...Master...Master..." Chu Qi looked sad, and said, "The person Master cares about, how could it be me?"

It turned out that a long time ago, Chu Qi had doubts about her life experience.It's not because of curiosity, but the owner's hot and cold attitude really makes him sad.The master was always silent and would not say anything to himself, so Chu Qi secretly guessed that this might have something to do with his own background.Chu Qi wants to know what dissatisfaction the master has with him, and he must correct it to make the master satisfied!

In Wuyan Jialan, the title "Broken Army Priest" came into Chu Qi's sight, and after looking through the classics of Liuyue City in the Hall of Life and Death, he found the name "Xie Yi" - the name of the high priest Shen Ye. Personal disciples, the talented young Yanshi, and the priest who broke the army without a word—these words wove a big net like silk threads, binding Chu Qi firmly and making him unable to move.

Those doubts and worries were like gunpowder, buried in Chu Qi's heart all the time, and the slip of the tongue last time ignited the final fuse.Since then, Chu Qi has been upset.He didn't even dare to see Shen Ye again, because he was afraid that his only master would say what he was most afraid of - the person I was thinking of was Xie Yi from the beginning to the end, and Chu Qi was just a substitute.

So, Chu Qi found an excuse to come to Tong's place and stayed here for more than ten days, always dragging and dragging, but refused to go back.

For some reason, Shen Ye never asked.

"Chu Qi, what's on your mind?" Although Xinyan is lively, her mind is extremely delicate, looking at Chu Qi's dejected appearance these days, she is very worried about him: "Are you still sad about the matter of the high priest? "

"No! Master, he..." Chu Qi retorted immediately, but every time he thought of how the master treated him, his heart would feel sore again: those kindnesses were never for him... Chu Qi thought to himself, who am I? , Whose identity is it to stay by the master's side?

Xinyan's eyeballs rolled around, and he said again: "It was a very cold winter when Master Tong and I met for the first time. At that time, I was still a child, probably...only this tall." Xinyan compared his knees, and said with a smile: "I have already suffered from a serious disease when I was still so peeing, my parents passed away, and I couldn't see my eyes. When I was about to die, Hitomi-sama found out, brought me back, and healed my eyes. Actually, now that I think about it, Hitomi-sama was just curious, just using me as an experiment, because After Hitomi-sama cured me, he will not care about me anymore..." Xinyan's voice gradually dropped, as if a little sad.

"But, it doesn't matter!" Xinyan raised his head and showed a bright smile: "As long as I like Master Tong! As long as I can stay with Master Tong! I will never forget that Master Tong is here He held my hand in the cold winter, that hand was so big and warm; Master Hitomi also healed my eyes and gave me the hope of living. Although Master Hitomi may not need me, as long as I Staying by Hitomi-sama's side, I always have a chance to help him. Although Hitomi-sama may not care about me, as long as I can keep looking at him, I will feel very happy."

"Chu Qi, what do you think?"

Xinyan's eyes sparkled, and that kind of happiness almost blinded Chu Qi's eyes.He turned his head, not daring to look at him at all, but the words in his heart echoed repeatedly.

As long as I can stay by his side, as long as I can always look at him... I will be very happy.

A delicate Yanjia bird flew out from the inner room and landed flexibly on Chu Qi's shoulder.The cute little mouth opened and closed, but what came out was Hitomi's deep and indifferent voice: "Chu Qi, come in."

"Yes, Hitomi-sama."

The Yanjia bird jumped on Chu Qi's shoulder a few more times, then spread its wings and flew back.

When Chu Qi came to the inner room, Hitomi was already sitting behind the desk.This is a very strange thing.Tong has always been obsessed with Gu art. He is either raising Gu insects or doing experiments on weekdays. If he needs any information, he will take it to the Gu room from Xinyan. This serious desk study is rarely used. arrive.

If there is anomaly, there must be a demon.Although Chu Qi has no understanding of the world, she is extremely sensitive to changes in the external environment. This may be due to her identity as a hidden guard killer.In short, Chu Qi calmed down and stood in front of the desk, listening attentively.

"Sit down." Hitomi pointed to the chair in front of the desk: "I'll only say this once, you have to listen carefully. This may be your last chance and the only chance."

Chuqi: "..."

Tong slowly said: "You should know that a living puppet is a living person before becoming a puppet, so it must have an identity. And you are no exception."

Chu Qi's body shook violently, but she pursed her lips tightly and said nothing.

Seeing Chu Qi's stubborn appearance, even creating his pupils with his own hands, he couldn't help feeling in a daze, as if he saw that green-clothed youth again—clear eyes, bright teeth, gentle and amiable, yet utterly stubborn and obstinate .

Tong still remembers that when Xie Yi was young, he was not interested in spells, but he had a special liking for hagana, and cried and clamored to learn hagana from him.But Xie Yi is Shen Ye's only disciple, the heir carefully cultivated by Shen Ye, how can he neglect the "right way" of spells and learn some "wrong ways"?Shen Ye naturally refused, but Xie Yi persevered - if he couldn't be hard, he would be soft, if he couldn't cry, he would act coquettishly, sticking to Shen Ye's back all day like a follower, even sleeping with a big pillow Climb onto Shen Ye's bed.

Shen Ye suffered great changes when he was young, he was cold-hearted towards everyone, only when facing his younger sister would he show rare tenderness.Little Xie Yi had guessed Shen Ye's temper, and kept lying low and being petty, coquettish and cute, showing a pitiful expression like a kitten.So Shen Ye had no choice but to give in, and allowed Xie Yi to learn Yan Shu, but he was not allowed to miss the homework of the spell.

At that time, looking at Xiao Xie Yi's cheering back, Tong said: "Your disciple, you are really very similar to you."

Shen Ye frowned, and flicked his wide sleeves: "Nonsense. I have never been so nonsense like him!"

Shen Ye's anger made people sweat and tremble, but Tong was never afraid of him.He looked Shen Ye up and down a few times, and dismissed Shen Ye's gesture very much: "Oh, then who the hell is arguing not to learn spells, and almost set fire to the study?"

Shen Ye: "..."

Forget the past.

Tong Tong said again: "Both of you master and apprentice are so persistent, you will never give up until you reach your goal - I don't know whether it is luck or misfortune. If there is a disagreement between you two one day, I don't know what the ending will be... ..."

Looking at Chu Qi's appearance now, Tong felt that his crow's mouth was a bit scary for the first time.But now is not the time to talk about these things, Hitomi collected herself and put a red crystal and a wooden box side by side on the desk.

Tong Tong said: "I called you here this time to give you a break. If you choose to stay, take the crystal and return to A Ye's side. If you want to know your life experience, then take the wooden box , it contains everything you want to know. However, once you understand what happened, you can no longer stay in Liuyue City. I will arrange for you to go to the lower realm."

Chu Qi was silent for a while, and slowly said: "This wooden box contains everything?" Chu Qi spoke very slowly, as if every word he uttered would consume all his strength. "...I can know who I am, why I became a puppet, who... turned me into a puppet..."

"Yes."

Hitomi sighed.Xie Yi is Xie Yi after all, even if he lost his memory and turned into a puppet, he is still a stubborn person who doesn't know what to give up.

"...Then, I will be able to go to the lower realm and never return to Liuyue City?"

"...Never return to Liuyue City again."

Chu Qi thought for a while, then slowly stretched out her hand.

After all, Hitomi couldn't help but uttered: "Think carefully! This is the only chance. Once you make a wrong choice, you will never go back." At the end, Hitomi's tone even took on a stern tone.He was really a little scared: afraid of seeing the tragedy repeat itself, afraid of seeing Shen Ye lose his soul again.

Chu Qi said: "No. I will never regret it."

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