I heard that I became the villain Bai Yueguang after I died

"You jump into the sea when you have a disagreement. Do you want to die?"

The sky gradually brightened, and the horizon was dyed orange-red.

On the soft, white beach, Sang Nian brushed off the sand on his body and glared at Xie Chenzhou.

Xie Chenzhou sat on the reef, looking up at the rising sun, and said softly:

"Just consider me dead."

He turned to look at Sang Nian. The anger that had been lingering between his brows for years had completely disappeared, and he looked as calm as spring water.

"Xie Chenzhou from Shura Palace died yesterday."

Sang Nian was stunned.

He put his fingertips on the position of his heart and said slowly:

"From now on, I am just Xie Chenzhou to Sang Nian."

"..."

Sang Nian looked at him for a while, then suddenly leaned over, pressed his shoulders, and kissed him fiercely.

The corner of the boy's lip was bitten, and a few drops of bright red blood oozed out.

She let him go, patted his face, and said with a smile:

"Stamped."

Xie Chenzhou wiped away the blood with his fingertips, his eyes slightly red, and leaned forward again with a raised corner of his mouth:

"Only one?"

Sang Nian put a finger against his forehead, pushed him away, and pretended to be serious:

"Young man, don't be greedy."

Xie Chenzhou still looked at her with sparkling eyes:

“Are you really only going to build one?”

Just like a puppy.

Sang Nian couldn't bear it anymore and could only sigh and kiss his forehead again.

He added:

"Only two?"

Sang Nian: "...You'd better stop now."

Xie Chenzhou then stood up dejectedly, walked to her side and held her hand.

The waves came from time to time, so Sang Nian simply took off his shoes and walked barefoot on the beach.

Looking back, I saw two neat rows of footprints.

She curled her eyes and shook Xie Chenzhou's hand:

"Will you really leave Shura Palace for me?"

Xie Chenzhou said firmly:

"meeting."

Sang Nian was a little worried: "What is the price to pay?"

Xie Chenzhou looked calm: "No need."

Sang Nian: "Impossible, your organization is so big, how can you just leave like that?"

Xie Chenzhou laughed: "Sure enough, I can't fool you."

Sang Nian asked stubbornly:

"What is the price?"

Xie Chenzhou said calmly:

"unimportant."

Sang Nian retorted eagerly:

"How is this not important?"

"I won't die." Xie Chenzhou said, "You just need to know that I will come back alive to see you, that's enough."

Sang Nian: "But..."

Xie Chenzhou suddenly said:

"I killed Luo Ping'an, Nian Nian."

Sang Nian's voice stopped abruptly.

"He, Aoki, and I, the three of us used to be best friends."

"One day, the Lord told us that the person who survived was the young master of Shura Palace."

So, the three best friends drew their swords and faced each other.

Every move is intended to kill the opponent, yet every move shows mercy.

Xie Chenzhou's tone was light, but his eyes were filled with sadness:

"Later, the Lord said that as long as I killed one of them, the other could live."

"Otherwise, they will all die."

Hearing this, Sang Nian subconsciously slowed down his breathing.

"I killed Luo Ping'an." he said.

Sang Nian's heart sank.

That's why he saw Luo Ping'an in that bamboo forest...

For Xie Chenzhou, what scares him most in the world is not monsters or demons.

It was a friend that he killed with his own hands.

This is the inner demon that he can never forget day and night, forever and ever.

Xie Chenzhou said:

"I want to break away from this past, no matter how much it costs, I have to bear it."

Sang Nian: "...I understand."

Xie Chenzhou rubbed her hair:

"Don't worry about me."

Sang Nian: "I won't worry about you."

She slapped his hand away, feeling that the atmosphere was a little too heavy, and bent down to pick up a small stone, hoping to take the opportunity to change the subject.

"Can you skip stones?" she asked.

Xie Chenzhou said nothing, took the stone and flicked it lightly with his fingertips.

The stone jumped on the water surface dozens of times and flew a very long distance before sinking into the water.

He crossed his arms and raised an eyebrow at her, his gaze speaking volumes.

Sang Nian's competitive spirit was immediately aroused, and he immediately rolled up his sleeves:

"Look, I'm definitely better than you."

After saying that, she carefully picked up a flat stone and threw it out with all her strength.

“Boom——

As soon as the stone took off, it hit the water not far away and sank straight to the bottom without even a wave.

It was like being sucked in by some force.

Sang Nian: “?”

Does this defy physics?

She carefully threw another stone.

This time, a small whirlpool appeared in the water, as if something was about to appear.

Xie Chenzhou stepped forward to protect Sang Nian, frowning slightly.

Sang Nian felt something strange inexplicably flashed through his mind, and when he looked down, he saw the storage bag flashing with light.

She untied it and pulled out the shiny object.

A rusty key.

Isn’t this the one that the little puffer gave me?

She looked puzzled.

Xie Chenzhou suddenly said:

"Something's coming out."

She leaned over and saw that in just a few breaths, the whirlpool grew larger and larger, almost covering the entire sea.

In the very center, the space twisted slightly, and a door wrapped in green vines slowly emerged from the water.

The door continued to make low humming sounds, which gradually became the same frequency as the vibration of the key in her hand.

Sang Nian asked, "What is this?"

Xie Chenzhou narrowed his eyes slightly, and saw the words written on the door through the vines, and read them word by word:

"The country of Guixu."

Sang Nian was shocked:

"Behind this door is Guixu?!"

What the little pufferfish gave was actually the key to Guixu.

So, did the monk who took the other key also go in?

In an instant, she was filled with thoughts.

Xie Chenzhou asked: "Do you want to go in?"

Sang Nian hesitated:

"Elder Bi Ke said earlier that all her deceased relatives are in there. I want to go and help her look for them. It would be best if I could say something for her."

Besides, being able to enter Guixu is also a great opportunity.

You never know what unexpected things you might get in there.

Xie Chenzhou said: "Then go in."

Sang Nian: "But...if there is any danger...I don't want to implicate you."

Xie Chenzhou grabbed her sleeve, as stubborn as ever:

"I want to join you."

If they wait any longer, the Guixu Gate will disappear. Sang Nian couldn't persuade him, so he had to compromise:

"Then let's go. If we encounter danger, we will run together."

Only then did he let go of her hand with satisfaction, tiptoed, and flew towards the door side by side with her.

Sang Nian let go of the vibrating key and let it fly up.

As the vibration amplitude grew larger, the rust on the surface of the key peeled off bit by bit, revealing the unique cold light of metal.

It fits perfectly into the small hole in the door.

The vines slowly shrank to the sides, revealing the complete gate.

Sang Nian left a message for Chu Yao and the others, without hesitation, took a deep breath, and reached out to push it open.

The soft white light engulfed the two figures, and a feeling of weightlessness suddenly came over them.

When I opened my eyes again, there was soft grass under my feet.

The wind mixed with the fragrance of flowers brushed past my nose.

The warm sunlight shines among the branches and leaves, and a few spots of light leak through the gaps.

Flocks of white birds with long tails flew across the blue sky, their chirping sounds melodiously.

In the distance, mushroom-like elves emerged from the grass and chased and played with each other.

Everything is so peaceful and tranquil.

Sang Nian was a little stunned.

Is this Guixu?

She pulled Xie Chenzhou and sighed:

"Guixu is so beautiful. I thought it was just like the underworld described in the books, gloomy and spooky everywhere."

Xie Chenzhou said:

"The country of Guixu was founded by ancient gods. Every plant and tree in it imitates the layout of the gods' realm, and the natural scenery is beautiful."

Sang Nian exclaimed "Wow" and said excitedly:

"Which book did you read this in? I'll go to the library and borrow it when I get back."

Just as Xie Chenzhou was about to tell her, he paused for two seconds and said:

"I forgot which one it was."

Sang Nian was a little disappointed:

"alright."

Xie Chenzhou glanced at her out of the corner of his eye and said:

"However, I remember the contents very well and can tell you about them."

Sang Nian: "Will this be too much trouble for you?"

Xie Chenzhou shook his head reservedly:

"Just a general nuisance."

Sang Nian grinned and said happily:

"Thank you for your hard work, Master. Please tell me a story every day from now on."

Xie Chenzhou lowered his mouth:

"it is good."