Xu Deng thought, luckily he came out today, otherwise the blind man would be dead.
Xu Deng asked with concern: "Do you need me to accompany you?"
Yin Xun was slightly silent: "No need, my... friend asked for leave and won't be here today."
Seeing that the crisis was over and the blind man was found, Xu Deng and Yin Xun returned home.
The two had dinner as usual, and Xu Deng went to bed to rest.
But this time Yin Xun didn't rest. He waited until late at night before quietly opening the door and going out.
The black cat was at Yin Xun's feet, licking its paws and saying lazily: "Lies will always be exposed one day."
Why doesn't Yin Xun understand this truth?
But that's not the most important thing. The most important thing is that he and the boy are not the same person after all.
A young man will eventually have his own life. He will go to a university, meet his own friends, or have someone he likes... He cannot stay with a person like him forever.
Moreover, how long can I maintain the status quo? All this is unknown.
The young man should live in the sunshine, but he was already in the darkness.
They were destined to go nowhere.
If you continue to stay and indulge your inner desires, sooner or later, you will hurt the people around the young man.
Even hurting the boy himself.
Since the young man can maintain his original intention and will not let himself be controlled by instinct, then he should relax and let this matter come to an end.
Besides, there is a seal on the young man, right?
He had taken too long.
Maybe it's time to leave.
Yin Xun paused, turned around and opened the door.
Yuan Simiao and others were anxious as they watched the evil spirit break through their blockade. Fortunately, they soon received news from Yin Xun that the evil spirit had been dealt with.
Yuan Simiao finally breathed a sigh of relief.
He had just returned home, but when he opened the door, he saw Yin Xun sitting in the room waiting for him.
Yuan Simiao: "..." After so many years, I still am not used to this guy's style.
Yuan Simiao said worriedly: "Hasn't the Li Gui been solved?"
Yin Xun said hoarsely: "I'm not here because of this matter."
Yuan Simiao breathed a sigh of relief. He thought something had happened.
Yin Xun said: "That medicine is no longer effective enough."
Before Yuan Simiao could take a breath, he raised it again. This was a very serious problem. It was much more troublesome than the devil trying to get out of trouble! He immediately asked cautiously: "What should I say?"
Yin Xun was silent for a moment: "I can't suppress it anymore."
Yuan Simiao paced anxiously. After so many years of painstaking research, he finally formulated the medicine to help Yin Xun suppress the evil spirit in his body. If the effect of the medicine has become worse, it can only mean that Yin Xun The phoenix itself was severely eroded, so the efficacy of the medicine could not meet expectations.
If this continues, it's still unclear which of the two dangerous factors, Yin Xun or Xu Deng, will cause problems first.
Yuan Simiao said worriedly: "I will think of another way."
Yin Xun nodded, stood up and said, "I will go back to the mountain tomorrow. If you have any news, please contact me."
Yuan Simiao was startled: "Are you leaving?"
Although it was a surprise that Yin Xun could stay for so long, and logically he should have left long ago... But during this period, Yin Xun and Xu Deng got along so well that Yuan Simiao actually had the illusion that Yin Xun would stay forever.
Yin Xun was silent for a long time before speaking hoarsely: "It's not good if I continue to stay."
Yuan Simiao immediately understood what Yin Xun meant.
Yin Xun has shown signs of losing control and is indeed very dangerous. In fact, it is best to leave... Anyway, he will improve the prescription as soon as possible.
Yin Xun turned and left.
In the night, the black cat appeared at his feet, his eyes flickering: "Are you really ready to leave this time?"
Yin Xun said calmly: "What else?"
The black cat was a little unhappy. It actually didn't want to leave, but it couldn't leave Yin Xun too far, so it could only leave with Yin Xun. It muttered dissatisfiedly: "Isn't it that before, it seemed like it was staying here and not leaving, but now it's You are so moody when you just want to leave...Tsk, tsk, I have let you eat soft food for so long in vain, Deng Deng has suffered a big loss."
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The college entrance examination is getting closer and closer. In the classroom, the students are studying hard.
At the end of get out of class, the teacher announced that there would be a day off tomorrow.
There was originally a three-day holiday for Qingming Festival, but they were hard-working senior high school students. It would be nice to have one day, He Xiaosong sighed.
Xu Deng lowered his eyes slightly, and no one noticed his emotions.
Ching Ming Festival......
The anniversary of his mother's death is also his birthday.
Yes, he has been so unlucky since he was born, so his father has never given him a birthday.
No one would even bring this up, this topic.
When he was young and ignorant, he would ask his father and brother for his birthday, but every time his father and brother were indifferent and unwilling to answer, as if he was making trouble unreasonably, which made him sad at the time.
Later, when he grew up, he understood that it was not an auspicious and festive day. He began to know not to make others unhappy, and gradually he even forgot that he actually had a birthday.
He was used to missing birthdays.
Therefore, when I received the invitation from "Ji Ziyang" in the original book, even though I knew it might be a trap, I still went without hesitation, because I still had extravagant hopes in my heart, hoping that someone would remember his birthday.
But it turns out that extravagant hope will only push him into the abyss.
Even if there are still people who remember it, they will only feel disgust and ridicule.
He Xiaosong asked Xu Deng: "Speaking of which, it's not long before the college entrance examination. Have you thought about which university to take the exam, or study abroad? Your dad is so rich, you can also study abroad like Ji Ziyang."
Xu Deng came to his senses in a daze and paused: "C is big."
This was his previous thought.
Because University C is relatively close to home, even though he is not loved, he still does not want to leave his hometown and has never thought about being away from his family. Now it seems that it is too humble.
But that's all in the past.
Tomorrow is Qingming Festival, his birthday, and the day of his death in the original book.
Although the system gave the same answer every time, and fate could not be violated, Xu Deng couldn't help but wonder if he would have another ending.
Every day before, he was waiting for his death.
But when this day really comes, I still think about what the future will be like if I don't die...
Xu Deng was startled and laughed.
Human nature is like this, and it seems that I am not exempt from it.
Xu Deng came home from school.
The blind man did not go out today and was waiting for him quietly at home.
Xu Deng looked at the blind man and suddenly thought, if he would not die, could he be with the blind man forever? I don't have any other ideas, and after being alone for a long time, I think it would be nice to have someone to keep me company.
If you go to college by then, you can also ask the blind man if you want to continue to be with him.
But we can talk about these later.
tomorrow......
Xu Deng hesitated for a moment and then said, "I have something to go out tomorrow and can't accompany you."
Yin Xun looked gentle: "Okay."
Xu Deng bent his eyes and smiled.
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When Xu Deng went downstairs the next day, he saw his father and brother sitting in the car, waiting for him at the gate of the community.
Xu Huai's face was still a little pale. He didn't drive the car himself this time. The driver was the driver. The driver diligently opened the door for Xu Deng, and Xu Deng sat in without saying a word.
This is probably a rare day for their family to reunite every year. Every year on this day, my father and brother will not be absent. They will go to visit their mother's grave together.
At this time, they will not forget Xu Deng.
I will take Xu Deng with me.
They just wouldn't celebrate his birthday.
So sometimes Xu Deng thinks that at least his mother is loved, but he is ominous.
Xu Huai took a careful look at Xu Deng. On this day, Xu Deng seemed to be willing to be with them as usual, but Xu Huai knew that this was only temporary.
Today is not only the anniversary of their mother's death, but also Xu Deng's birthday. But on this day every year, they were immersed in their own grief, but they never thought that there was another child who needed their care.
Rather than endless neglect and indifference.
Xu Huai's hands slowly clenched.
In fact, he had been thinking about it as soon as he was discharged from the hospital. He wanted to celebrate Xu Deng's birthday this year. Maybe the past could not be made up for, but he would have to celebrate every one in the future.
Ignoring Xu Deng was definitely not what my mother wanted to see.
Xu Wenbai sat silently. He asked his assistant to prepare a gift for Xu Deng early. He wanted to give Xu Deng a surprise, but when he really faced this child, he felt guilty and uneasy, and he didn't even know how to talk to him. .
For so many years before, this child had suffered silently, not making any noise, and being obedient, so he thought it didn't matter and was fine, but in fact, did he really not know in his heart?
Those actions were hurtful, but if Xu Deng didn't say anything, they just pretended they didn't know.
The driver was at the front concentrating on driving.
The atmosphere in this family was so solemn that the driver subconsciously breathed softly, as if he was afraid of disturbing the peace.
Not long after, the car stopped in front of the cemetery.
Xu Wenbai walked in front, Xu Huai and Xu Deng were two steps behind. They walked up the stone steps and finally stopped in front of a tombstone.
Xu Huai placed the flowers he was holding in front of the tombstone.
The father and son were silent.
This is their wife and mother.
But her death was never Xu Deng's fault, but she selfishly let Xu Deng endure all this. The child was innocent, and it was them who were at fault.
Sorry for realizing this so late.
Xu Wenbai's eyes were a little sour.
Xu Huai lowered his head in shame.
Xu Deng looked calm.
He placed the flowers in his arms in front of his mother's grave. He always believed that he was also loved, but that person was guarding him in another world.
But it doesn't matter, his life has changed now.
No matter how the future goes, he will no longer be afraid.
Hesitate again.
Xu Deng turned around and left.
Xu Wenbai suddenly spoke, his voice a little old: "Go home tonight."
They arranged cakes and gifts for Xu Deng.
I want to spend a good time with this child and celebrate his birthday.
But Xu Deng's steps only paused for a moment, and then he walked on without looking back.
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Xu Deng returned home and found that the blind man was not at home.
He originally wanted to have dinner with the blind man. Wouldn't the blind man go to find his friends again? Xu Deng sat there feeling a little disappointed. He didn't even know a friend of the blind man.
By the way, where is the gold?
Why aren't you at home today?
Xu Deng took a nap in the afternoon and found that his house was still empty.
Xu Deng called the blind man. The phone was connected, but no one answered.
Just when he was hesitating whether to call again, a call from He Xiaosong suddenly came in.
He Xiaosong's hearty laughter came: "Xu Deng, it's a rare day off today, come out and play together!"
People come out to play during the Qingming Festival, which is really unique...
Xu Deng spent Qingming Festival every year in a deserted way. This was the first time in so many years that a friend asked him out. He thought about it and said, "Okay."
He Xiaosong was very happy. He gave his address and said, "I'll wait for you here!"
Xu Deng hung up the phone, left a voice message for Yin Xun, and then went out.
He Xiaosong asked him to meet at a Chinese restaurant by the lake. The environment here was elegant, and Xu Deng was a little surprised. He didn't expect He Xiaosong to be quite good at finding a place, but it seemed like he was spending a lot of money... Why don't you treat him yourself later?
Xu Deng asked the waiter about the location of the private room. This private room was halfway on the lake. He walked along the wooden plank bridge. As soon as he opened the door, he heard a loud noise, and then saw colorful ribbons falling down from the sky.
He Xiaosong suddenly jumped out from the side, still holding the fireworks tube in his hand, making an exaggerated expression and said: "Happy birthday! Suprise!"
Xu Deng stood there in a daze.
Somewhat overwhelmed.
Ribbons fell on his hair, and there was a huge two-layer birthday cake on the table in front of him.
This was the first time someone celebrated his birthday and the first time he received a birthday surprise.
So much so that it feels unreal...
In the end, He Xiaosong pulled him in, sat down in front of the cake, and said with a smile: "Are you crazy about the surprise?"
Xu Deng's eyes were a little sour.
He was just so unfamiliar with this feeling.
By the way, how did He Xiaosong know his birthday?
Xu Deng showed doubts in his eyes, and when he was about to ask, he glanced around and found Ji Ziyang standing quietly with his hands in his pockets, watching him. He couldn't see the door from this corner, so he didn't notice it just now.
Ji Ziyang looked at Xu Deng steadily.
He knew that Xu Deng's birthday was an accident.
I don't remember how long ago it was, Zhao Yuanfeng peeked at his father's file information, and when he came back, he shared the gossip he saw with Jiang Yue.
He said do you know? Xu Deng's birthday is Qingming Festival.
What a bad luck hahaha.
Who will have a birthday on this day?
No wonder he looks lifeless all day long.
Ji Ziyang was on the side at the time and overheard this. He frowned and did not participate in the discussion. He just thought to himself that it was indeed an unlucky day.
Now that he thought about it again, his heart was full of pity and distress.
Ji Ziyang once asked his father about the Xu family. He knew that Xu Deng's mother died because of him. The Xu family had never brought him out before, as if the child did not exist. Xu Deng was in the Xu family. Maybe his family would not Celebrate his birthday.
Xu Deng clearly has a good background, but he has no sense of presence in school. He treats others cautiously and tries hard to be liked by others.
But no one saw it at that time.
Xu Deng doesn't even have a friend.
No one can understand the pain of others, including him, but he will be sad for Xu Deng.
Ji Ziyang didn't know what he could do for Xu Deng, but he wanted to at least allow Xu Deng to spend his birthday with his friends on such a day.
No longer alone.
So he told He Xiaosong his plan. He Xiaosong was surprised when he found out, and then he readily expressed his intention to participate.
Just got such a birthday surprise.
Ji Ziyang smiled at Xu Deng, with bright sunshine in his gentle black eyes: "Happy birthday."
Xu Deng was a little distracted.
It's all like a dream, so unreal.
After a long while, Xu Deng said quietly: "Thank you."
He Xiaosong patted Xu Deng on the shoulder and said with a smile: "Why are you so polite? You have saved me before. Come on, the birthday girl has blown out the candles and made a wish."
Ji Ziyang also smiled: "Yes, make a wish."
Xu Deng closed his eyes.
He remembered everything in the book.
In the book, I was deceived by Jiang Yue without knowing anything, and fell down the stairs while running away in panic.
His birthday stayed on that dark night forever. No one really celebrated his birthday. The last words he remembered were just ruthless ridicule and ridicule.
But now everything is different.
Although it doesn't seem like it would be okay to die, it would actually not be bad if it could continue like this.
Xu Deng opened his eyes and blew out the candle.
He Xiaosong grabbed a handful of cream and touched Xu Deng's face, laughing.
Xu Deng was stunned for a moment and wiped it back without any politeness.
The two immediately got into a fight.
Ji Ziyang was not spared either.
The handsome face was stained with cream and looked a little embarrassed.
He saw the bright smile on the young man's face, and he was sincerely happy for him.
In fact, before asking He Xiaosong out, Ji Ziyang was still very uneasy. He felt sorry for what Xu Deng had experienced, but he was also afraid that he would not do well and make Xu Deng unhappy.
When you like someone, you are so worried about gains and losses. Because you are affected by the other person's expression or words, you are cautious even when you get close.
But he was very happy that he had done nothing wrong this time.
Ji Ziyang's heart beat a little fast and his face felt a little hot.
Looking at the boy in front of me, I wanted to tell him that I liked him.
But he still didn't speak.
He finally got a little closer. If he was too reckless, he would definitely alienate the young man again. He still had a lot of time to slowly melt the young man's heart.
He heard from He Xiaosong that Xu Deng wanted to go to C University and Ji Ziyang also wanted to go to C University. He could become Xu Deng's friend, accompany him and take care of him.
After a long time.
Xu Deng smiled and said to He Xiaosong: "Stop making trouble and eat cake."
He Xiaosong chuckled and said, "Okay."
Although there are not many people today, He Xiaosong is also very happy. In the future, they can have more friends to celebrate Xu Deng's birthday together. It will definitely be more lively than today!
He Xiaosong thought of this and looked at Ji Ziyang quietly again.
The school girl sat quietly aside with a smile on her face.
He Xiaosong couldn't help but think that Ji Ziyang should really like Xu Deng, otherwise why would he bother so much just to celebrate Xu Deng's birthday? And because he was afraid that Xu Deng would feel uncomfortable, he even called himself out.
It's so considerate.
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Yin Xun stood downstairs in the house where he and Xu Deng lived.
Even if he didn't go up, he knew that no one was home.
The young man should be with Ji Ziyang and He Xiaosong now.
They celebrate his birthday.
Yin Xun's fingers hanging by his side moved slightly, and his breath was cold, but he restrained himself in the end. Xu Deng would not have good results if he was with him.
In this case, there is nothing to hesitate or be reluctant to give up.
This encounter was an accident.
Eventually we have to separate.
The black cat squatted at Yin Xun's feet. It knew that Yin Xun had made up his mind, so he stopped trying to persuade him and just said, "You don't even want to say goodbye to him."
What a pity. I thought I could suck Deng Deng every day. It really likes the scent of Deng Deng, which makes it feel comfortable from the depths of its soul...
If he hadn't been inseparable from the old guy Yin Xun, he would have left it alone.
Yin Xun was silent for a long time.
Then, take one last look before you leave.
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Xu Deng and the others stayed here until after nine o'clock.
It was already dark.
He Xiaosong said: "I have to go back, otherwise my parents will have to call me. Hey, I only have one day of vacation, and I still have unfinished homework. I am really miserable."
He Xiaosong: "So, you two don't have to do your homework?"
Xu Deng: "..."
Ji Ziyang: "I finished it yesterday."
He Xiaosong gave a thumbs up, he is still a cool school boy.
He Xiaosong hurriedly took a taxi back.
Only Xu Deng and Ji Ziyang were left.
Ji Ziyang coughed lightly and said, "Shall I go for a walk with you?"
Xu Deng rarely refused.
The blind man hasn't replied to the message. He probably hasn't gone back yet, right? It doesn't seem to make any difference if you go back early or later.
Ji Ziyang and Xu Deng strolled by the lake.
The night was quiet and the bright moon hung high.
Xu Deng walked in silence. For some reason, the birthmark on his collarbone felt a little itchy and slightly warm, but Xu Deng didn't pay attention. Instead, his thoughts drifted away... He was about to be eighteen years old. Will everything really happen again?
Ji Ziyang tilted his head slightly and looked at the boy beside him.
The young man's beautiful profile looked even more hazy in the night, a little less cold and a little more peaceful than usual.
Ji Ziyang clenched his hands in his pockets and almost wanted to hold Xu Deng's hand, but took a deep breath and held back.
He told himself that he must be patient and take his time.
In this way, it was a rare time for the two of them to be together...
The calm lake surface is sparkling, and the gentle breeze is blowing, refreshing.
Surround yourself with people you like.
If only this moment could stay forever.
Ji Ziyang's eyes were gentle and caring. He pursed his lips and wanted to chat with the boy, but before he could speak, something suddenly happened!
The originally calm lake surface stirred up turbulent waves, and a huge monster rushed out of the water, revealing its ferocious fangs in the direction of Xu Deng!
This monster looks like a scorpion, but it is several meters long. Its whole body is covered with dark hard scales. Its two pincers are extremely sharp, and its small red eyes look at Xu Deng greedily.
It has been sleeping in this lake for a long time, until today, an unprecedented alluring scent appeared.
It woke up from its slumber, and the extremely pure and strong Yin Qi made its greedy and violent nature explode. What a pure Yin Qi, as long as it eats this person, it can become stronger!
Ji Ziyang was stunned by this scene. His face turned pale, but no one ran away. He still managed to maintain his composure and anxiously said to Xu Deng: "Let's go quickly!"
Xu Deng did not move. He raised his hand and pressed his collarbone, his expression darkening.
Just now, the red birthmark on his collarbone suddenly started to feel hot. He had had this birthmark since he was born. He had never paid attention to it before, but at this moment, the birthmark seemed to be burning.
It made him very uncomfortable.
Everything happened so quickly, there was no time to think about it.
Xu Deng twisted a purification charm on his finger and waited for the monster to appear in front of him, but the next moment Xu Deng's pupils shrank -
Countless densely packed scorpions crawled out of the lake, each one the size of a forearm, and rushed towards him waving their ferocious pincers——
The monster's small red eyes stared at Xu Deng, the delicious prey. Although it was already eager for it, it decided to test it first.
After it eats Xu Deng, it will not let go of any of the living people here, whether it is the annoying guy with a pure Yang body or the people in the Chinese restaurant far away. It woke up very hungry after sleeping for so long. I'm very hungry, so hungry that I can't stand it anymore.
Xu Deng's expression finally changed.
Endless scorpions crawled towards them very quickly, but what was worse was that some of them went towards the restaurant and the road.
He held the purification talisman in his hand, but he was alone.
And although Ji Ziyang has a pure Yang body and is not afraid of ordinary ghosts, this ghost is obviously extraordinary. It has no regard for Ji Ziyang's existence.
Xu Deng threw the purification talisman behind him, his eyes narrowed, he turned and pulled Ji Ziyang and ran away.
Ji Ziyang was very shocked that Xu Deng could use such methods, and there were too many monsters...
Can they really escape?
Xu Deng gritted his teeth.
He's still not strong enough.
He thought he could protect himself and others, but in fact it was not enough, far from enough. He was just relying on the system's cheats, and after all, he did not belong to him.
He is not yet able to solve all the problems he faces.
There is not enough absolute power to scare the ghosts.
At this moment, a thought flashed through Xu Deng's mind.
If he dies.
Does it have such power?
Can it make those ghosts tremble and surrender like in the book? Never fear anything again.
The birthmark on the collarbone was getting hotter and hotter. Xu Deng frowned, showing a painful expression, as if something was crumbling.
He has thrown down many purification charms, but the scorpions are still endless, and this is not an option at all.
Maybe he can escape alone, but he can't save Ji Ziyang, nor can he save those people far away...
He can't save anyone.
unless......
A trace of determination appeared in Xu Deng's eyes. If this is what he must face, even if he escapes this time, what about next time, and the next time?
Do you run away every time?
Will you bring disaster to those around you?
He didn't want to escape anymore.
He could have had another choice.
The red eyes of the huge scorpion monster in the lake flashed. It had almost figured out Xu Deng's method. However, it suddenly waved its pliers, and one of the pliers fell to the ground and turned into a big scorpion. Heading towards Xu Deng——
Ji Ziyang's eyes became more and more desperate. How could there be such a terrifying monster? Seeing the big scorpion chasing after him, he raised his pincers high towards them.
Ji Ziyang pushed Xu Deng away without thinking, but Xu Deng moved faster than him!
The young man's dark eyes were dark and deep, and his expression was firm and determined. Before Ji Ziyang could react, he was pushed away by Xu Deng. The next moment - he saw Xu Deng's chest being penetrated by a black pliers!
Blood seeped down the young man's clothes, and Ji Ziyang's eyes were about to burst.
But Xu Deng just pursed his lips tightly, his body trembled slightly, and the birthmark on his collarbone suddenly became hot, as if something was tearing open, trying to tear his whole body into pieces——
"No--"
Ji Ziyang rushed over like crazy, but was suddenly knocked away and fell to the ground unknown to anyone.
The monster in the distance seemed very excited. It finally came out of the lake and swam quickly towards Xu Deng. Its food, delicious food...
Apart from the rustling sounds, there was nothing else by the lake, and it was as quiet as every night.
Yin Xun originally just wanted to say goodbye and see the boy one last time before leaving.
But he happened to see the young man push Ji Ziyang away, and his body was penetrated——
At this moment, Yin Xun's aura became cold and chilling, with mixed emotions such as regret, anger, and cruelty.
If he had not left, if he had stayed by the boy's side, none of this would have happened.
It had been a long, long time since he had felt such emotions, and he wanted to destroy everything in front of him.
The black cat trembled and did not dare to speak.
A trace of ferocious pain appeared on Yin Xun's usually indifferent face. He raised his hand and was about to take action without hesitation——
Suddenly, an extremely terrifying aura came.