out of time

Chapter 26

The eastern part of Nanhuangzhou.

The season has entered summer, and with the gradual increase of rain, the weather is gradually becoming hotter.

"It's May." This day, Xu Qing, who finished the course and left Master Bai's tent, looked up at the blue sky and the dazzling sun, and murmured.

Before he knew it, two months had passed since he came to the camp.

Recalling my experience in Blood Rain City two months ago, it seems that a long time has passed, but in Xu Qing's heart, it is still vivid.

But compared with when he lived in the slums more than two months ago, the changes in him have been enormous.

Whether it is the improvement of cultivation base or the harvest of vegetation knowledge, Xu Qing feels that he is constantly growing.

And he also ate a lot of meat under Team Lei's generous meals during this period, so his body became slightly leaner from its original thinness.

It is also because of practicing the Sea Mountain Jue that his masculinity and blood are extremely strong, and the aura emitted from his whole body instinctively gives people a sharp meaning.

Perhaps it was also due to copying the sword in the temple, Xu Qing's eyes were much brighter than others, and the more he copied, the more so.

Especially after taking classes with Master Bai, the accumulation of knowledge also added a layer of scholarly temperament to him.

All this made Xu Qing's hands used to being clean, even though the dirt on his face hadn't been washed off, it was no longer able to cover up the delicate features of his eyebrows.

This point can be seen from the seductive women in the tents with feathers in the camp, who often call him with beautiful eyes and longing.

But for these, Xu Qing didn't pay attention to them, and his mood has been a little depressed these days.

On the one hand, the Destiny Flower was not found, and on the other hand, Team Lei's age and weakness became more and more obvious.

Therefore, Xu Qing went less and less to the jungle in the restricted area. Every day after Master Bai’s class was over, he would instinctively go to his residence. Even if he practiced alone most of the time, Xu Qing would feel at ease when he felt the thunder team next door. a lot of.

He cherishes the meal time every night.

It was the same today, Xu Qing, who walked silently in the camp, ignored the scavengers around, and went to the grocery store first.

After seeing his figure, the busy little girl ran behind the counter without saying a word, took out a jug of wine from it, and handed it directly to Xu Qing.

She is used to these days, Xu Qing buys wine at this time every day.

"Thank you." Xu Qing said softly, looking at the scar on the little girl's face.

Although there were hideous scars, the little girl was very optimistic. She smiled at Xu Qing, and when she was about to say something, she was called over by other scavengers.

Xu Qing didn't mind, and was about to leave with the jug, but his back fell into the corner of the little girl's eyes. She hurriedly said a few words to the scavengers, ran to the gate, looked at Xu Qing who was about to go away, and suddenly called out With a sound.

"Big brother."

Xu Qing paused, and when he looked back, the little girl ran over quickly.

After approaching Xu Qing, she stretched out her right hand towards Xu Qing, and there was a piece of candy inside.

"I don't know why you are depressed recently, but every time I am unhappy, my mother will give me candy, and I will be happy after eating."

"This is my last piece of candy, for you."

The little girl said, afraid that Xu Qing would refuse, she put it directly in his hand, and ran towards the shop quickly until she reached the door of the shop, she looked back at Xu Qing, and shouted loudly.

"Big brother, be happy!"

Xu Qing stood there in a daze, watching the figure of the little girl walk into the shop, he looked down at the candy in his hand, for a long time...he put the candy away carefully.

On the way back, there was noise in the camp. From a distance, Xu Qing saw two convoys coming outside the camp, one in front of the other.

The convoy in front, whether it is the newness of the carriage or the robustness of the horses, is far beyond the convoys Xu Qing has seen before. There are not only guards, but also three to five middle-aged people, and the fluctuations in the psychic energy emitted from their bodies are obvious tough.

And they are obviously not the core of the team.

With the arrival of the convoy, a group of teenagers and men and women walked out from the inside. They were all about sixteen or seventeen years old, striding forward, dressed in bright clothes, fair-skinned, handsome men and beautiful women.

Obviously, their identities and backgrounds are very extraordinary. At the moment, they seem to dislike the mess in the camp, so camping outside the camp, the sense of being bossy is very obvious.

And each of them seems to have followers around them, about a hundred of them serve these fifteen or six young men and women.

As for the second team behind them, although it is also good, it is obviously humble compared with the former.

And obviously they knew the identities of those boys and girls, so the second convoy was unwilling to contact the former ones along the way, avoided them and entered the camp, and most of the people who got off were very low-key.

Xu Qing ignored it.

The convoys in the camp would show up every three to five times, and they would either issue missions or enter the restricted area alone, and there were all kinds of people in it.

This is also the basis for the existence of the scavenger camp, Xu Qing is used to it.

When he returned to his residence, he saw Lei Dui moving his body in the yard. Under the sun, Lei Dui's body had a twilight look, which made Xu Qing's heart sink even deeper.

"Bought me wine again, it's not bad." Noticing the flagon in Xu Qing's hand, Team Lei smiled and said.

"Okay, you go to clean up the kitchen, I'll go for a stroll outside and buy some ingredients." Team Lei said, and left with his hands behind his back.

This was an agreement between him and Xu Qing, and he had to buy the ingredients. Xu Qing didn't refuse, but he paid more rent.

Seems like that's how he gets along with Team Thunder.

On this day, Team Lei came back earlier than usual. Xu Qing had just finished cleaning up the kitchen when he came back with some meat, smiled at Xu Qing, and started cooking.

Xu Qing was sitting by the side studying as usual, but looking at it, he felt that something was wrong... According to this, the time for eating today will be advanced, and it will no longer be in the evening.

Realizing this, Xu Qing understood something in his heart, watching the busy Lei team hesitate to speak, and finally fell silent.

Team Lei was talking as usual while cooking.

The parents were short-sighted, and the meal had already been cooked before dusk.After placing it on the table, Team Lei looked at the silent Xu Qing and patted his head.

"Child, I have already purchased the qualification to enter Songtao City. I will pack my luggage later, and I will leave early tomorrow morning." Team Lei picked up the wine that Jiu Jiu bought for him, and took a big sip.

Xu Qing's movements were stalemate, and after a long silence, he lowered his head and said softly.

"Is it so fast?"

Team Lei didn't speak, and laughed for a long time.

"In fact, I bought it a long time ago, and I haven't told you. You don't have to be reluctant. There is no banquet in this world that lasts forever." Team Lei said, taking another big gulp of wine.

"Come on, eat."

Xu Qing looked at the vicissitudes of the Lei team, silently picked up the chopsticks, and ate silently. The food for this day should be delicious, but in Xu Qing's mouth, the taste was gone.

Looking at all this, Team Lei sighed softly in his heart, but still had a smile on his face, talking about trivial matters in the camp, until Xu Qing suddenly opened his mouth after burning incense.

"Don't wait for the cross and luanya, they should be back soon."

"Don't wait, I'm probably the same as you when I come back. It will only add to the sadness. Besides, if you have time in the future, just come and see me."

Team Lei took out the chimney from his pocket and took a puff. The smoke he exhaled covered his expression and made him a little hazy.

Team Lei ate this meal very quickly.

Until he left to pack his luggage, Xu Qing still sat there silently, looking at the food on the table, unable to eat any more, he stood up after a while, and for the first time, he did not go to clean the dishes, but came to Team Lei’s Room.

"Are you really going?" Xu Qing asked softly.

"Don't be so sad, I'm going to live in the city, you should be happy for me."

Team Lei laughed and called Xu Qing over to help him fold his clothes.

Xu Qing walked over silently, first washed his hands carefully, and then folded them neatly.

With his help, Team Lei's luggage was quickly sorted out, most of which he didn't want and left to Xu Qing.

"This house is also given to you."

"I'll pay the rent." Xu Qing said seriously.

Team Lei smiled and didn't talk about this topic, but took Xu Qing to sit there, and as time passed, he talked to him about the character of the scavengers in the camp, especially the camp owner.

"The camp owner is not a simple person, his background is Vajra Sect."

"The Vajra Sect is the number one force in this large area. Dozens of cities and camps are all under their control. Their ancestor is even a strong foundation builder. When you are here in the future, you must deal with him. Be vigilant at all times."

Speaking of which, it was already very late outside, Xu Qing noticed the tiredness on Team Lei's face, stood up silently and left.

Looking at his figure for a long time, Team Lei sighed softly.

And this night was also Xu Qing's first night without practice in this period of time.

He sat there staring blankly at the dark night outside, until he saw the sky turn white, until he saw the rays of the early sun.

"It's gone so fast." Xu Qing murmured, feeling melancholy in his heart, he didn't leave the room at this time as usual, but waited for the sound of Team Lei to open the door before he walked out slowly.

In the early sun, the morning sun was falling, and the old and the young in the yard stared at each other.

"Child, I'm leaving." After a long time, Team Lei showed a smile on his face.

"I send you."

"No, you go to class quickly."

"I send you."

"you……"

"I'll see you off." Xu Qing looked at Team Lei and spoke again.

Lei Dui looked at Xu Qing, showed helplessness after a while, and nodded.

Just like that, the old and the young, in the early morning camp, while most of the other scavengers hadn't woken up, walked forward and left. When they passed Master Bai's tent, Xu Qing ran over.

Master Bai hasn't arrived yet, and the young Chen Feiyuan is also absent, only Tingyu is there carrying the pharmacopoeia.

"Please, please help me ask for a day off." After seeing Tingyu, Xu Qing quickly opened his mouth, bowed to her, turned and left.

Tingyu was a little surprised, and when she walked out, she saw Xu Qing and Team Lei going away.

The light of the early sun, falling on the ground, reflected in front of Xu Qing and Team Lei, and also enveloped their figures, getting farther and farther away.

Along the way, Xu Qing took the package from Team Lei and carried it on his back, silently.

Team Lei felt complicated. Looking at the stubborn boy, he wanted to talk about the trivial matters of the neighbors in the camp as usual, but after a few words, he couldn't continue.

In silence, the two of them walked into the mountain where they had come and the place where they used to rest. At that time, it was the same two of them, Team Lei standing tall and straight, and Xu Qing cautiously behind.

The former is as deep as a sword, while the latter is as withdrawn as a wolf.

Today, Xu Qing is in the front and Team Lei is behind.

The former is as tall and straight as a peak, while the latter is staggering.

Here, under Xu Qing's insistence, he carried the old Thunder Team on his back, just like when he was in the jungle.

Team Lei sighed softly in his heart, looking at the profile of the boy in front of him, he spoke softly after silence.

"In the camp later, you have to pay more attention to those scavengers."

"I know that you are very powerful now, but you can't underestimate them, scavengers, they are outlaws, and it is common for them to use any means..."

"At night, don't forget to feed the dogs, these little guys are the most believable ones in the camp."

"And you have to remember to eat, don't eat cold, don't think it's troublesome, eat it after it's hot... You're still growing, so don't be careless."

"Otherwise, when you get older, you will know that it is hard. By the way, don't sleep on the bed in the future, and don't be afraid of getting the bedding dirty. Remember to dry it in the sun after washing."

"and also……"

Lei Dui spoke softly, his words were small and broken, and contained deep concern.

With Team Lei on his back, Xu Qing nodded slightly, remembering the other party's words in his heart.

Until Team Lei was talking, falling into a deep sleep due to his weakness, Xu Qing's footsteps also softened when he heard the snoring behind him.

Try to keep yourself from jumping as much as possible, and stay steady even if you make a detour.

In this way, he carried Lei Team on his back through the wilderness, around the basin, until dusk appeared, as the sky became dark, their silhouettes were elongated from the corner of the eye, and a city was reflected in Xu Qing's eyes.

It was also at this time that Team Lei woke up. He looked at the city and the gate, and said softly after a while.

"Here it is."

Xu Qing hummed lightly, feeling a constriction in his chest, at the request of Captain Lei, he gently put it down.

Taking the package from Xu Qing, Team Lei looked at the city gate, then at Xu Qing, smiled after a moment of silence, raised his hand and stroked Xu Qing's head, messing up his hair a bit.

"Children, go back. You will miss me as an old man in the future. Come here anytime. I live in No. C, Shuiqing Road, in the south of the city." Said, Team Lei took his luggage and walked towards the city gate.

Xu Qing stood there, looking at Lei Team who was going further and further away, with a thousand words in his heart but didn't know how to speak, so he could only stare blankly.

After reaching the city gate and submitting the qualifications to enter the city, Team Lei suddenly turned around.

He took a deep look at Xu Qing, raised his hand and waved it. Under the urging of the city gate guards, he walked into the city and disappeared.

Xu Qing looked lonely, and waited for a long time... When dusk fell and the city gate closed, his heart suddenly became empty.

"Take care..." After a while, Xu Qing murmured, turning around bitterly, the feeling of loneliness once again filled his whole body.

As the night fell, his lonely figure was gradually covered.

One goes to the wilderness, one goes to the basin, and one goes to the mountains.

further and further.

(End of this chapter)