nonexistent garden

"From then on, there is no Song Zhi in the world, only my Ah Zhi." The memory ended with Zheng Xuan's whisper.

When I saw the pavilion by the lake again, I still couldn't get back to my senses for a long time.

Zheng Xuan asked me, "Do you believe that I really like Ah Zhi?"

"I believe."

"Do you believe that Ah Zhi also likes me?"

"Also believe"

"Why can't we still be fully together?"

I thought for a while and answered seriously, "When what you want conflicts with Song Zhi's request, you should consider yourself first. Even if you want to save the relationship between the two of you, you should also consider Song Zhi's feelings. Song Zhi said a clean break, Let’s forget about it, my liking for you still hasn’t changed, it’s just because of reality.”

Zheng Xuan was thoughtful, but Song Zhi listened and laughed, "The analysis is clear and sound. It's a pity that it's not all right."

I was a little unconvinced, and boldly replied, "What's wrong."

Song Zhi said, "I'm not a decisive person, I can't let go of the past, otherwise I shouldn't have come to see Ah Xuan for the last time, pretending to say goodbye resolutely."

"If you didn't come, we wouldn't be able to reunite now." Zheng Xuan interrupted

"Yes, we should have returned to ashes to ashes and dissipated in the world long ago."

Zheng Xuan shouted angrily, "You are not allowed to say that."

Song Zhi stopped in time, "I just don't say anything."

Zheng Xuan turned to me and said, "Why don't I teach you part of how to use ruby ​​now."

"Don't wait until tomorrow?"

"Are you going to learn or not?" Zheng Xuan said impatiently.

Song Zhi didn't go with us, only Zheng Xuan and I entered the main house, opened the secret compartment, and took out the box containing the red jade, "The method of use is not in it." The box was empty, "That alien took away the red jade The small box of jade, only this box is left." "It takes rubies to open the entrance."

We arrived in a dark environment as if entering a memory, and the only thing we could see was a book, "The method of using ruby ​​is in the book." I just touched the page, and a lot of information flooded into my mind, and the book is more like a medium of communication Ruby and the user himself.To put it simply, there is nothing to learn. I just need to hold the ruby ​​in my hand and think that I want to go out, and then my goal will be achieved, and the exit will naturally appear.

In addition, the content recorded in the book is concise and to the point, such as the soul division technique, the method of opening up a small space, the method of recalling memory... I can see these contents but cannot learn them, just like there are many doors in front of me but no The key to open the door can only go through the door that Zheng Xuan has arranged.

I asked Zheng Xuan, "Is it that simple?"

"Otherwise, these were all given to me by that alien back then. If it's complicated, you can't master it in a short time."

"What is the soul splitting technique?" I thought of this as something special.

"It has nothing to do with the use of the ruby. The other person taught it to solve Ah Zhi's problem. The rest is related to the ruby. If you consider staying, it's not impossible to teach you."

I said, "What are you kidding, there are my relatives and friends in the outside world, I have to go out no matter what."

Zheng Xuan's expression changed, and he held back when he wanted to say something.

After going out, Song Zhi waited outside, the lantern in his hand was emitting a faint green light, Zheng Xuan took the lantern naturally, frowned and said, "Lighting the ghost lamp consumes the life of the soul body, so it's better to use it sparingly."

"Ghost lamps can guide the way." Song Zhi seemed to be saying to me, "Did you see the green light ahead, indicating the place where the next ghost lamp will light up?" I followed my advice and saw a little green light.But then Zheng Xuan blew out the lantern, and the green light disappeared.Song Zhi said again, "Besides, Ah Xuan and I are both immortal, so when it comes to longevity, don't believe his nonsense."

I've seen this... ghost lamp, why did Song Zhi bring it up again.

Zheng Xuan said, "Do you still think that the time to transform into a demon is not short enough? I am worried that one day you will suddenly lose your mind and completely become a demon."

Then Zheng Xuan took me to the guest room, and Song Zhi and I left without knowing where we went.

I tossed and turned, couldn't fall asleep, thought about it, and finally got up and got out of bed.Pushing the door open, he didn't expect Song Zhi to be outside. "I came to say goodbye to you. You will leave tomorrow. The garden in the past was much more lively than what you see now. Your arrival has added vitality to the unchanging place. Humans and ghosts have different paths, and there will be a difference in the end. Sorry." He asked gently, "Is Hongyu with you?"

"It was taken away by Zheng Xuan."

"That's good, otherwise it won't be good for him to know that I have been here." Song Zhizheng said, "Because I promised him that I can't tell you everything. The woman who led you in was controlled by me. I'm sorry for hurting you"

"Remember the night I asked for your help? Please keep helping me, I promise you can get out of here safely."

I was a little confused, Song Zhi stopped me from asking, "Just remember, don't have to say it to let him know."

"How to bring it to you?"

"Ask him for the ruby ​​first, the ruby ​​must be in your hands. I will come when the time comes." Song Zhi comforted me again, "Don't worry, it's fine."

At the same time, Zheng Xuan appeared in the Jiuqu Corridor. The drunkard was lying down, but when he saw him, he quickly sat up, "Are you the owner of the garden?"

"Well, it's me. I haven't been able to see you a few times."

"I also had no chance to see the owner"

"I almost forgot about you. I didn't expect you to find out that you were dead. But then you will really disappear from here."

"What about my body?"

"Same, there is no trace of you in the garden anymore."

"The operation of the formation in the entire garden requires energy support, and although the consumption is small, it cannot be ignored. At first, it was supported by the bodies and souls of five warlocks in the shape of locust trees, but now it is almost exhausted. I have no choice but to invest in other resources in the garden. Soul of man, the garden dwindles, and now it is your turn"

The drunk listened dumbfounded to his announcement of his fate.

Zheng Xuan mentioned him like a chicken, the alcoholic was taller than him, and his effortless appearance made him look very strange.There was a locust tree at the closed back door and the main door, and he walked towards the back door nearby.In the middle of the night, surrounded by darkness and silence, he walked, neither fast nor slow, like a ghost wandering on the road.

The branches of the locust tree were bent like a human being, and he stuck the ruby ​​on the trunk, and the man disappeared.

Zheng Xuan whispered like a devil, "Soon there will be someone to accompany you, the effect of the soul body of a living person should be even better."