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The shadow moved and the wind moved, and the skyboat was shrouded in the quiet moonlight.Yun Shao stood facing the wind, lightly dew staining his clothes.

Not long after, Zhao Yuan climbed up the stairs and was about to salute, when he raised his eyes and saw his senior brother Zhao Qi who had not seen him for many days, he couldn't help being stunned.

Although they are brothers in the same discipline, Yun Shao rarely teaches two brothers at the same time.One is because the progress of the two people's cultivation is different, it is really difficult to take care of them at the same time, and part of the reason is because the two don't like each other.Zhao Yuan guessed that Yun Shao should have something to ask the two of them.

Sure enough, Yun Shao raised his hand to signal that he didn't need to be too polite, "As a teacher, I will go down the mountain in a few days...the return date is uncertain, so I called you two before leaving."

"Dare to ask where Master is going, do you need disciples to accompany you?" Zhao Qi asked.

Yun Shao shook his head, "It's a private matter, no need."

Zhao Qi didn't ask too many questions, and just answered yes lightly.Zhao Yuan was slightly puzzled: what kind of private affairs would a person like Master have?What's more, what a troublesome thing, let him say that the return date is uncertain.

My own master is really getting more and more confused.The piece of jade on the chest was still there, pressed warmly, a heavy reminder of its existence.

Yun Shao unfolded the enchantment, and confronted the two brothers with a sword.With a detached posture, although he doesn't take the initiative to attack, he often makes a move at a critical moment, which can force the two of them to return their swords to defend.

Zhao Yuan and the others let go, but they were all defeated by Yun Shao in the end. If it was just like this, the two of them might feel a little unwilling.However, after landing, Yun Shao accurately pointed out the loopholes between the two's moves and how to make up for them, which made the two have to be convinced.

Yun Shao glanced at Zhao Ru, who was careless, and said to Zhao Qi in a low voice, "After I leave, you will be responsible for looking after the entire Immortal Mansion, and if you have anything to do, you can ask your Uncle Yun Gui for help, and you must not make rash decisions on important matters. You have always been steady, so rest assured for the teacher."

Zhao Qi bowed his head and said yes.

Yun Shao said again, "My teacher once said that you should have a balanced mind in practice, and you should not be too hasty when you are down-to-earth, but the practice of Taoism is also important. Although you practice diligently, the progress is a bit slow. This is the reason. After the master leaves, you might as well go out and exchange ideas with fellow students more, and don’t blindly retreat. If things go on like this, not only will there be no benefit, but the obsession will be too much, and there will be signs of madness.”

"How many practitioners from ancient times can understand the word "Heavenly Way"? You don't have to force it, just be quiet and do nothing." The last few words sound a little louder.

Zhao Qi recited it silently in his heart, nodded respectfully and said, "I've made a note of it."

An inexplicable look flashed across Yun Shao's eyes, and he walked back and forth in front of the big apprentice, "Forget it, you have knots in your heart, you can only solve it yourself. I can't help you as a teacher. It's a pity..."

The last half sentence was swallowed back into the throat.

The moonlight on the mirror stage is like silver, showing that it has been gone for a long time.Yun Shao turned around and found that the little apprentice Zhao Yuan had been standing where he was, staring at him, and couldn't help but be surprised, "Do you still have something to do?"

Yun Shao saw the little apprentice approaching slowly, and slowly took out something from his bosom.The bright yellow silk tassels are shiny and moist, and Yun Shao's expression froze.

"Master seems to have dropped something." Opening his palms, the jade pendant could be seen more clearly under the moonlight.

Yun Shao frowned slightly, a little hesitant.He secretly searched for this cloud-patterned deer pei for several days, but he did not expect it to be in Zhaoyuan's hands.In a daze, Zhao Yuan approached, and his tall figure cast a dark shadow under the moonlight, dragged Yun Shao's hand, put the jade pendant in, and closed Yun Shao's five fingers together.

Yun Shao took back the jade pendant, looked at the little apprentice inquiringly, and said calmly, "What do you want to ask?"

"Gaogu mutton fat white jade is a tribute, and a piece the size of a little finger is worth a thousand gold. Although my apprentice has been in Tianfang for more than ten years, he was a son of an official family after all, so he doesn't even have such vision." Zhao Yuan closed his eyes, let out a breath, as if he had made up his mind, "Why does Master have such a jade pendant?"

Every time you utter a word, you will feel closer to the truth.Zhao Yuan clenched his fists unconsciously, holding his breath and waiting for Yun Shao's answer.

"My master used to be a wealthy businessman, and he was given this jade when he saw the holy face. Since then, it has been passed down from generation to generation, and he wears it with him."

Yun Shao looked up at Zhao Yuan slightly, with a calm expression.

"Really?" Zhao Yuan responded in a low voice.I don't know if he is asking Yun Shao or talking to himself.

Yun Shao didn't want to say much, turned around and left the mirror stage, "It's getting late, let's rest."

Zhaoyuan's faint questioning came from behind, making Yunshao stagnate, "After the rich merchants, why can the word 'Huang Yu' be engraved on the jade pendant? If a real commoner dares to use this word, it is a violation of the rules. , at least they will be exiled, and at most they will be executed. Master, you are trying to cover up."

Yun Shao turned around slowly, his eyelids narrowed slightly, flickering with a frightening divine light, "You saw it." It was not a question, but an affirmation.

The mountain wind rolled up the hem of the young man's clothes, and Zhao Yuan looked at Yun Shao without dodging or avoiding, "The jade pendant that has been attached to you for many years and has never been shown to others, and the scars on the shoulders, Master, the closer I get to you, the more I understand you. The more confused you are, the more you know about me, but the apprentice knows nothing about you. This feeling makes me panic, as if I can't catch you."

"Zhaoyuan, you've overstepped the rules." Yun Shao reminded blankly, taking a step back to put distance between the two of them.

On weekdays, the little apprentice would stand aside respectfully, and he had never dared to step forward and ask questions so directly and aggressively.The jade pei that was accidentally left behind this time was like a key, completely breaking his calm surface, revealing a sharp side.

For him, seeing that line of writing was like seeing the tip of an iceberg, which gave him the basis to uncover the unknown. Therefore, the little apprentice held it tightly in his palm and refused to let it go.This is a contest, whoever persists the longest will be able to achieve his goal.

As if relying on these alone, you can find your own weaknesses.

— Indeed, indeed.

"Master, what are you hiding? What are you shouldering alone? Why can't you tell your disciples, could it be that more than ten years of mutual understanding between master and disciple is not enough to be trusted?" The shadow draws closer, and Yun Shao's delicate eyebrows and eyes seem to be still , For a moment he felt extremely alienated.

This is already a forced question.

It is impossible for anyone to have a past. After entering Tianfang, Yun Shao is free and easy, indifferent and gentle, but what he did before, in retrospect, is blank now.Zhao Yuan was surprised to find that he didn't seem to have heard anyone mention Yun Shao's past.

Such an elusive feeling is really irritating.His understanding of Yun Shao was completely different from what his master knew about him.Since Yunya said goodbye, there are actually not many such feelings.No matter how hard he tried, he couldn't get any closer.

A seemingly gentle and approachable person actually isolates everyone around him.No matter how attached he is to Master, but as long as Yun Shao is unwilling, it will be difficult to know what he thinks.

In the same place, the intimacy on the mirror stage that day was like a revolving lantern flashing past.Zhao Yuan only hated himself for understanding his own intentions too late. At that time, he was confused, terrified, at a loss, and perplexed. He didn't understand why Yun Shao, who was in awe of him, had such unbearable intentions, and he didn't notice it for such a long time. , looking at Yun Shao's face, he just turned around and fled for a moment.

As long as he is given a little more time, he will be able to sort out his emotions, and no matter if he pleads guilty or commits a crime, Yun Shao should make his mind clear.

But Yunshao didn't give him time. First, he saw the severe punishment he gave by using the thunderbolt to drive the spirit, and then today's exhortation, he had to think, whether Yunshao hated himself too much, as explained by Yilian He didn't even want to give it a chance, so he left early.

Or even worse, with Yun Shao's understanding temperament, he must not bear to hurt others, so he simply avoided it by himself, so as not to embarrass both sides... Given Zhao Yuan's understanding of his master, the latter may be more likely.

Thinking of this, although he didn't show the slightest bit on the surface, he was already twisted into one piece inside, and his breathing was difficult.It was as if someone had tightened his neck, and the other end of the rope was tied in Yun Shao's hand, as long as he exerted a little force, he could be killed.

Yun Shao sighed unobtrusively, "Stop thinking about it. Since you are so curious, I will tell you when my teacher comes back."

Zhao Yuan suddenly let go of the breath he held for a long time.It's just such a light sentence, but it has such a decisive force.Yun Shao always knows how to make him happy and how to make him sad.It's not how ingenious the words are, but the master of the words, under the infiltration of time, has already gained a lot of weight.

Like in the past, Yun Shao lightly raised his hand to stroke the top of the little apprentice's hair, "Okay, let's go."

Zhao Yuan narrowed his eyes in enjoyment, unconsciously holding Yun Shao's arm halfway, "Master, even if you want to kill me right now, I still like you."

Yun Shao was slightly taken aback, "What stupid things are you talking about?"

"Really! No matter how happy, angry, sad, or what the situation is, I just want to stay with you for a long time, and it is difficult to look away from the second person."

Yun Shao raised her eyebrows, and said with a bright smile, "Understood."

After all, he is still a teenager at heart, and his words are so innocent.At an age that doesn't know what it's like, he promises lightly.It must be that he has practiced with himself in Tianfang for many years, and he is not close to outsiders. When he knows that he likes a man and not a woman, his first reaction is to think that he likes him.

It's like when a child goes to the street and sees the sweet sesame candy, he likes it every day and is reluctant to eat it, so he thinks that he must eat it for a lifetime, but is that really his love?

Forget it, Yun Shao looked at Zhao Yuan with a sincere face, but couldn't bear to interrupt any more.After a long time, you will naturally understand.

Seeing that Yun Shao's amiable face was as usual, and Yue Xia's eyebrows and eyes were soft, Zhao Yuan couldn't help but feel a little squirming, and moved closer, but was gently pushed away by Yun Shao.

"Go home."

Zhao Yuan stayed where he was, and only then did he realize that his intentions were so easily ignored, so he said unwillingly, "Master doesn't believe it! It will prove itself after a long time!"

These words coincided with what he had just thought, Yun Shao smiled wryly, leaving only a back view.

This was the last peaceful conversation between the two. They both thought that there were still countless days and months to understand, but after that, the great changes happened overnight. Neither the master nor the apprentice thought of it, and time never gave them a chance to prove it.

Zhao Yuan never imagined that Yun Shao's promise of full notification that day was all empty talk.