Salted fish master was forced to accept disciples

If Jiuling knew his identity all along, how would Jiuling feel when he saw Nangong Zhentian and Nangongjing's father and son love each other on such a day?

Xi Tao frowned more and more, he deeply realized that he shouldn't bring Jiuling to Nangongjing's birthday banquet today.

If Jiuling hadn't witnessed the life Nangongjing lived, maybe he wouldn't be so unwilling, but today he saw Nangongjing living in pavilions, enjoying high beds and soft pillows, surrounded by crowds of servants Praise, Nangong Zhentian and Nangongjing's father are kind and filial, and Nangongjing is a high-ranking son that everyone admires.

When Jiu Ling looked at the pictures in front of him and recalled the hurt and insults he had received over the years, he would only become more indignant.

No one had ever celebrated Jiu Ling's birthday, even the day he was born was a nightmare for him. It was the day his mother passed away and the day his father killed him with his own hands.

On the same day, Nangong Zhentian was celebrating the birth of Nangongjing, and staged a scene of deep love between father and son in front of Jiuling. He seemed to have completely forgotten about that miserable woman and his shark son. The money they got in exchange for their lives was squandered and extravagant, and their deaths are not moved at all today.

The birthdays of Jiuling and Nangongjing are obviously on the same day, but this day is the bifurcation point of their lives. Some people are born with great expectations and blessings, while others are born with disgust and conspiracy.

Xitao tried her best to hold back the sourness in her eyes, and asked in a difficult tone: "Ling'er, do you envy you when you see so many people celebrating Nangongjing's birthday today?"

Fireworks are still being set off in Xishui City, and lights and festoons are everywhere, as if this is an extremely festive day, and it is worth everyone to revel in.

Just now Nangongjing was the object of everyone's favor, but Jiuling was ridiculed, ridiculed, and looked down upon by them. Even Nangong Zhentian was indifferent and contemptuous of Jiuling. All these disparities would make people feel uncomfortable. It's okay for the two people who are so different, but they are obviously brothers and have the same father, which shouldn't be the case.

Jiu Ling shook her head, her tone was flat, "I'm not envious."

"Really?"

Jiuling smiled slightly, like a child who finally got candy. He looked at Xitao and said softly, "I will have a master to celebrate my birthday in the future."

Xi Tao smiled distressedly, and said in an affirmative tone, "Master will spend your birthday with you every year from now on."

Jiu Ling squatted down in front of him, lying on his knees, and said in a low voice, "It's enough for Ling'er to have a master."

There are so many injustices in life, but it seems that as long as there is a little comfort, it is enough to soothe the unwillingness in his heart.

Xi Tao lowered her eyes gently, couldn't help but patted his head, and gave a soft 'hmm', "Master is with you."

Jiuling raised his clean eyes and stared at him for a moment, "Master, Linger is only you, and you only like Linger, okay? Everyone likes Nangongjing, you come to like Linger .”

Jiuling lay on Xitao's lap, his voice was a little fragile in the night, this was a naivety he had never had before, and it was also the first time he confessed what he wanted in front of others, he was like a naive Like a child, she persistently and arrogantly demands a unique favor.

Everyone prefers Nangongjing, just like fate also prefers Nangongjing. He hopes that at least one person can favor him. This is his selfish expectation and his smallest wish.

"...Okay." Looking at Jiu Ling's clear eyes, Xi Tao couldn't help but agree.

Nangongjing was liked by so many people, but Jiuling was the only one. If he also liked Nangongjing, Jiuling would be too pitiful.

Xi Tao hugged Jiuling, patted him on the back, and said softly, "Ling'er, you will have a master and a family in the future, and you will never be alone again."

Jiu Ling's cheeks slowly turned red, and his body froze. He was not used to being so close to other people, but he was reluctant to push Xi Tao away. Xi Tao had a faint fragrance, which smelled very good.

He hesitated for a while, then relaxed his body as if discouraged, and leaned into Xitao's arms. Xitao's embrace was warm and soft, and he couldn't help being nostalgic.

Jiu Ling closed her eyes lightly, and said in a low voice, "Master, you can never abandon me."

Xi Tao shook her head, "I won't."

Jiuling was used to being abandoned, that's why he felt so insecure. He was loving and sad, and felt that his apprentice must be the poorest little mermaid in the world.

After Jiu Ling got the answer, the coldness on his body gradually melted away, and he smiled softly.

The sound of silk and bamboo orchestras in the distance kept coming, but it was so quiet here that one could hear the beating of a heart.

Xi Tao faintly felt that his spiritual power had recovered a bit, and he blinked his eyes in surprise. He originally thought that after what happened tonight, Jiu Ling would become more blackened, but unexpectedly, it was the opposite.

Xi Tao looked at the little apprentice in her arms in surprise, and quickly hugged the little apprentice a little tighter.

It turns out that a hug can make the apprentice less black, if I knew it earlier, I would have hugged him more.

Jiu Ling let him hold her, which was rare and obedient.

Xitao's heart was soft and tender, and her voice was unconsciously gentle, "Ling'er, do you like the Nangong family? If you like it, I can repair the Tianchen Gate in the same way."

Xitao feels that she is now like a fatuous monarch in the world, who can spend a lot of money for his apprentice, just to please him.

The glory of the Nangong family was exchanged for the life of Shui Qingcheng, which originally belonged to Jiuling. Xitao felt that if she could compensate Jiuling for these things, Jiuling's unwillingness might be balanced.

Although it is useless compared to the monstrous hatred, Xi Tao hopes to at least smooth out the hatred a little bit.

Jiuling shook his head, looking at the resplendent Nangong Mansion without any envy, "I don't like it."

Compared with the prosperity here, he prefers the room where he lived with Master. Although that room used to be glittering with gold, but now under the transformation of Master, it has become elegant and comfortable, which makes him feel It's really like a home, and he feels extremely at ease every time he returns there.

Xitao nodded lightly. He actually didn’t like this place either. At first he saw it as fresh, but now after watching it for a long time, he just thinks it’s cold and gorgeous. It’s not like a place where people live. People have lived here for a long time. , I am afraid that the heart will gradually become distorted.

"Then what do you want? If there is anything you want among the gifts Nangongjing received today, Master can find a way to get it for you."

Since today is Jiuling's birthday, he will pamper his apprentice once.

Jiu Ling smiled lightly, "Master has already given me what I want."

Xitao couldn't help but smile when thinking of those bright red baby fruits, the apprentice was easily satisfied.

He had just heard about his apprentice's life experience, and his heart ached so much, his love for his apprentice overflowed, and when he saw a bunch of hair curled up on his apprentice's head, he quickly stretched out his hand to smooth it out for him.

Jiuling's hair was a little hard, but it was extra smooth. Because it felt so good, he couldn't help stroking it a few more times after smoothing it out. Finally, he patted the top of his apprentice's head like a puppy. .

"..." Jiu Ling raised his head, looked at him with black and white eyes, and opened his hand with a 'snap'.

The warmth just now dissipated in an instant.

Xitao: "..."

It seems that there is still a long way to go before the apprentice respects the teacher...

Jiuling sat up straight, raised her hand to straighten her hair, and gave him a sullen look, as if she felt a little embarrassed by her acting like a baby just now, and there was a faint embarrassment between her brows and eyes.

Xi Tao blinked her eyes, and sadly found that most of the spiritual power that had just faintly recovered was gone again.

He resisted the urge to slap his hands and wailed loudly in his heart.

Make you cheap!

Xi Tao finally calmed down, coughed lowly, and said earnestly and seriously: "Ling'er, I know that the human race in Xishui City has caused you a lot of suffering. After you have suffered these injuries, you can choose to take revenge by doubling the injuries. You are an enemy, but you can also choose to turn these injuries into compassion, and you can better understand the suffering of others and be willing to help others. This is exactly the principle of "do unto others what you would not have done to yourself."

Jiuling listened quietly, without any reaction.

Xi Tao looked at him and said softly, "You shouldn't live just for revenge, you should live to make your life more meaningful. The value of your life is yourself."

Xi Tao knew that the truths he said were too illusory. He had never experienced the hardships that Jiu Ling had suffered, so what qualifications did he have to ask Jiu Ling to forgive those people, but he hoped that Jiu Ling would be well and that Jiu Ling would not be bound by hatred. Can live freely and happily.

If Shui Qingcheng was still alive, he definitely didn't want Jiuling to live in hatred.

People who are deeply in hatred cannot feel the happiness in the world. If so, even if Jiuling can take revenge after gaining supernatural power, he will not be able to gain light again, let alone feel happiness. For him, the long years of mermaid It doesn't make any sense anymore either.

Jiu Ling paused and looked up at Xi Tao.

Xi Tao smiled gently, and said in a clear voice, "Ling'er, I hope you can turn all the hurt you have suffered into a magnanimous demeanor, and grow into a bright and upright gentleman."

His apprentice is as handsome as jade, he should be a bright young man, not a bloodthirsty and brutal merman demon king. He hopes that Jiu Ling can live frankly in the sun, be admired and worshiped by others, instead of being in the abyss Purgatory is feared and alienated by everyone.

Flying pavilions flow, stars are twinkling, the night is already deep, the whole Xishui City gradually quiets down, and the fish in the distance are constantly jumping out of the sea, shaking their heads and tails, and the fireworks in the sky gradually stop, returning the night to the tranquil starry sky .

Xitao's eyes shone brighter than the stars, persistent and clear, as if he would keep looking at him like this if he didn't agree to come down.

Jiu Ling looked away, quietly watching the stars that kept shining in the dark night with calm eyes.

After an unknown amount of time, he finally replied softly, "Okay."