Sword Spirit became Bai Yueguang after going offline

The afterglow of the setting sun passed through the fine short hair on Bai Ye's forehead, and his slightly blue pupils rarely lost their pleasant color.

At this moment, he no longer looked like the head of the clan with unfathomable strength, but just an ordinary elder brother who regretted that he did not take good care of his younger brothers, mourning and powerless.

"Shen Songyue... I'm [-] to [-]% sure that he is the New Moon Demon Lord over Moxiu now," Bai Ye looked at the teacup in his hand, clasped his knuckles on the edge of the table, and sighed, "But The source of this confidence is not that I have found any conclusive evidence, on the contrary, it is because all the demon spies I sent have returned in vain, and he hid us very closely. Unable to hold back, I personally went deep into the Demon Realm to look for him, but I still didn't even see his face."

Saying that, Bai Ye shook his head, "Although the demon race has been leaning towards the Taoist side for nearly a hundred years, the relationship with the demon cultivator is far from the same situation. There are not many demon cultivators active in the demon realm. If he hadn't been avoiding him on purpose, it's impossible for us to find out a single piece of news about his origin and nature after all these years, but he knows that we are paying attention to him, but he still avoids it, and the reason is really hard to figure out."

The more Qi Ran listened, his heart sank, and he murmured: "He should be able to guess that the second senior brother is with you, but he still couldn't resist coming to see you... What has he experienced in these years..."

In the battle between him and Gu Lingxiao more than five months ago, although Qi Ran's impression of him can only be called superficial, but according to the description in the plot, the New Moon Demon Lord came to win the Xuanyuan Sword.

At that time, under the guarantee of Xuanjing's recommendation, Gu Lingxiao passed five trials and killed six generals, and finally passed the test of the Kunlun elders in Tianshan Mountain, and successfully resonated with Xuanyuanjian, becoming the master of Xuanyuanjian. As soon as he came down the mountain, he met They captured the Crescent Demon Venerable who had set up an ambush at the foot of the mountain.

At that time, Gu Lingxiao had just advanced to the Nascent Soul stage on Tianshan Mountain, and when he met the New Moon Demon Venerable in the mid-stage of Transformation God, it was naturally a tragic bloody battle, so the plot would be——Tingxue rushed out at a critical moment to kill the guardian , Gu Lingxiao was frightened and reached the first cooperation with Xuanyuanjian, and then relied on the majesty of the ancient holy sword to innovate the Moon Demon Lord.

On the way of the protagonist Gu Lingxiao's upgrade, New Moon Demon Lord is just a tool to help Gu Lingxiao upgrade his talisman. The follow-up of the plot only explains that New Moon Demon Lord fled in a hurry, and then there is no such character anymore...

and many more!

Qi Ran suddenly realized something was wrong. According to Gu Lingxiao's fighting habits these few times, he just didn't sign a natal contract with Xuanyuanjian, and he didn't even care to touch it. Didn't Xuanyuan be used?Then how did he defeat New Moon Demon Venerable?

Qi Ran couldn't help looking at Gu Lingxiao, Gu Lingxiao looked back at him and asked him with his gaze: What's wrong?

Qi Ran hesitated and said: "...Ling Xiao, what was your impression of New Moon Demon Lord at that time?"

He didn't notice that as soon as he uttered the word "Ling Xiao", Bai Ye raised his eyebrows slightly.

Gu Lingxiao paused for a moment when he heard the words, and then said: "He is the strongest opponent I have encountered in these years. Whether it is swordsmanship, combat awareness, or strategy, they are all excellent, but his sword intent... is different from the day before yesterday. Zheyue's Zheyue is very different, killing decisively, resolutely and straightforwardly, it is a swordsmanship that kills with one hand."

As soon as Gu Lingxiao said this, Bai Shu sighed with a smile, and said: "From your description, his sword intent is somewhat similar to mine, and he is probably an old friend."

That's right, Bai Shu's sword intent is not as gentle and gentle as it used to be. These few times when Qi Ran watched him use the sword, although the faint scholarly spirit was still there, more of it was the residue left over from the cold pool battlefield in the past. He is full of killing intent and lonely courage.

There was no words in the study room full of sunset light, and after a long while, Bai Ye said: "Xiao Ran, with your performance in this world competition, the name 'Qi Ran' will spread throughout the Demon Realm in a few days, you follow me!" About returning to the Demon Realm together, I think Demon Lord Xinyue will also receive the news—you can wait for a few days, if Shen Songyue really wants to see you, she will find a way to contact me."

Qi Ran was stunned for a moment, and said: "Brother Bai Ye, you... don't you suggest that I go to him?"

"Yes," Bai Ye replied bluntly, "Let me just say it. One of the reasons is naturally the safety issue. Your current cultivation base is only in the late stage of foundation establishment. It is difficult to protect yourself if you go to the devil's realm. If you really want to go, At least I got the Jindan in the middle and late stages; the second reason is that Xuanzhen, as you must have guessed, has a lot to do with the old days, but—”

Speaking of this, Bai Ye's eyes fell on Bai Shu, with tenderness and sadness in his eyes, "Xuanzhen is just an executioner who makes knives for others, and there is another backer behind him, if the real murderer behind the scenes is only Xuanzhen, Why did I bother to hide everything from Xiaoshu?"

Bai Shu didn't respond to Bai Ye's gaze, and leaned back, holding the teacup in both hands, gently persuading Qi Ran: "No matter who is behind the scenes, Xiao Ran, you are obviously being targeted. Going to the Demon Realm at this time, while dealing with the sniper attacks from the Demon Cultivators, and at the same time guarding against the pursuit of Xuanzhen and others, is too risky, why not go to the Qingqiu Secret Realm and quickly increase your cultivation base, and then do it again. Further plans."

After hearing these words, Qi Ran's feverish mind finally calmed down a bit.He knew that Bai Ye and Bai Shu's worries were right, and the most urgent thing to do was to improve his cultivation. Now his strength is not enough to deal with those unknown dangers, but... Thinking of what kind of pain Shen Songyue is going through, Qi Burning feels unbearable.

"Okay... the middle stage of the golden core, right?" Qi Ran whispered, "I will definitely improve to this level as soon as possible. It is said that the Qingqiu secret realm is rich in aura, and there are endless treasures of heaven and earth. I will take good care of it."

Before they knew it, the sky was getting dark, and a maid outside the door came to remind them that the banquet in Xia Liyuan was ready and they could pack it up.

Naturally, Bai Ye would not participate in the activities of these juniors, so he just stopped Qi Ran: "Xiao Ran, stay here for a while."

The actions of several people stopped, Qi Ran somehow had an awkward premonition in his heart, and quickly said to Bai Shu and Gu Lingxiao: "Then you go first, I will come over after a few words with Brother Bai Ye."

After the two of them stepped out of the door, Qi Ran held Xiao Bai in his arms, and inexplicably walked up to Bai Ye with a guilty conscience: "Brother Bai Ye, what's wrong?"

Bai Ye sat up straight, put one hand on his knees, rubbed the center of his brow with the other, and asked him with a sigh, "You and that kid... have a talk?"

"...!" Qi Ran stammered immediately, "No, no, no! Not yet!"

Bai Ye raised his eyebrows and said, "Not yet? Does that mean there will be soon?"

Qi Ran shrank his shoulders, feeling like a child who was caught by his old father for adultery, and whispered: "Not right away...he hasn't been able to tell me yet...I'm thinking about it now ……Step by step……"

Bai Ye looked helpless: "Let's take a step forward. With his character, do you think you can still escape?"

Qi Ran didn't dare to look into Bai Ye's eyes, "Indeed... I also know that he is not the kind of person who will let go easily."

"I'm not trying to tear you apart. Same-sex love is everywhere in the monster clan, but," Bai Ye hesitated for a moment, but still said, "You just think I'm just worrying about it, that boy Gu Lingxiao, his thoughts are too deep , I guess, he must be very obedient in front of you, right? But that’s all based on your willingness to respond to him. It's not the way you like at all——Xiao Ran, it's okay to take a step forward, but when facing someone like Gu Lingxiao, you have to plan your own way out in advance."

Qi Ran was stunned when he heard that, he had never had any emotional experience, and when he was alone, he couldn't think about it at all, but... Maybe after more than 20 or [-] years, I will really ascend? And I still have a long way to go, just Xuanzhen is enough for me to have a headache for many years, let alone I want to revitalize our Jianzong, which is rare It’s been decades of hard work.”

Bai Ye was a little surprised when he heard the words, but based on Gu Lingxiao's various legends over the years, he really seems to be a man of great luck who is loved by Ji Tiandao.

"In the journey of cultivating the Tao, although you can live forever, it is not true eternal life. There is still no escape from separation and reunion. Even those who become Taoist couples, don't one of them suddenly die, or the lifespan is exhausted first? "Qi Ran said, raised his hand and touched the tip of his nose embarrassingly, "Brother Bai Ye, I really haven't thought about these love affairs too clearly, but what, in a hundred years of life, Gu Lingxiao and I are only together for a long time. 20 years of hard work, even if the youth is wasted, should still be able to afford to lose."

"You little brat, you can figure it out as always," Bai Ye laughed, "Okay, since that's the case, then I can rest assured."

In fact, Bai Ye didn't say the whole thing: Okay, you didn't plan to force it, and you have everyone from the teacher's school, so you really can't afford to lose——As for the one who really can't afford to lose, he doesn't need to worry about it—— That being the case, then I am relieved.

After dispelling Bai Ye's worries, Qi Ran bid farewell to him and went to Xialiyuan.

In the twilight, the brilliant sunset covered the sky, and the figure of the boy holding the puppy in his arms was stretched out.

Gu Lingxiao stood in the sparse forest, watching him gradually walk away.

Can afford to lose?That's right, he is the only one who can't afford to lose at all.If he and his Qi Ran only have a short time of 20 years in his life for a hundred years, then he will definitely make these 20 years into a lifetime.

The boy's figure finally disappeared in the twists and turns of the pavilion. Gu Lingxiao lowered his eyes to hide the shadows in his eyes.

Bai Ye's mansion is really not small, Qi Ran walked along the pavilions and pavilions for a long time before finally arriving at Xialiyuan.

It happened that the sun was sinking into the mountains, and the willow branches were above the moon. The group of people had already taken their seats neatly, and the seat reserved for Qi Ran was between Gu Lingxiao and Bai Shu.

As soon as Qi Ran sat down, Bai Shu smiled and poured the fragrant wine into the jade cup in front of him.

Xiaobai sniffed his nose, and Shangguan Ran joked with a smile: "Does Xiaobai want to drink too? I have spirit wine that spirit beasts can drink here, do you want to try it?"

Xiaobai quickly shook its little head, and muttered: "Wooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo..."

Mo Qianxun laughed: "Xiaobai Xiaobai, being drunk and stupid is only temporary, it will be fine when you sober up! And you are going to be a little fox, how can everyone make you stupid?"

Xiaobai must have heard the word nine-tailed fox several times today, and said vaguely: "Xiaobai is a dog...don't be a fox!"

Everyone at the table couldn't help laughing, Shangguan Ran smiled and gave Xiao Bai another plate of dried fish meat, as an added dish for him.

Bai Shu raised his glass, with a gentle smile on his face, he said with a smile, "Come on, it's rare to have a happy gathering in life, so Bai Shu would like to offer a toast to everyone first, thank you for coming here."

Six cups of sake and one cup of tea collided together, making a crisp "ding".

It’s late spring now, Kazuki’s pear blossoms catch up with the early cherry blossoms, pick up the spring’s tail, unfold the stamens in the moonlit night, and sometimes shake off the white petals, falling on the skirts of the group of people, adding a bit of leisure .

By the end of the drink, Murong Huan had become a chatterbox, especially when Qi Ran caught Qi Ran, he couldn't stop apologizing to him, repeatedly saying that he had caused Qi Ran a lot of trouble because of his arrogance in the past, so he must forgive him.

Qi Ran didn't take the quarrel to heart, he just smiled and said to him: "Okay, Mr. Murong, I didn't have any real quarrel at all, it's just that since the appointment has already been made, tomorrow we will hurry up and give it to you." Hit it."

Hearing Murong Huan's sorrow, he immediately lay down on the table and howled. As soon as he howled, Mo Qianxun, who was also too drunk not far away, also howled in response.

Shangguan Ran looked amused, "I'd better take Qian Xun back to the room first, she really drank too much."

Jue Chen also nodded, and took the initiative to take on the important task of transporting Murong Huan.

Bai Shu got up to lead the way for the two of them, and before leaving, he turned his head and said to Qi Ran: "Xiao Ran, I will leave it to you, Ling Xiao Zhenjun."

"Ah?" Qi Ran was actually a little drunk, after listening to Bai Shu's words, he turned his head to look, but saw Gu Lingxiao raised his hand halfway to his forehead, as if he was not feeling well.

Qi Ran raised his hand and patted him on the shoulder, "Ling Xiao? Are you drunk too?"

Gu Lingxiao shook his head lightly, stood up while supporting the table, and said, "Fortunately... let's go."

As he said so, his cheeks, which were always as cold as frost and snow in the past, were obviously flushed, and his eyes also looked a little hazy.

Seeing him like this, Qi Ran immediately sobered up most of the wine.

"...Ling Xiao?" Qi Ran waved his hand in front of his eyes and asked tentatively, "Who am I?"

Gu Lingxiao sighed, "You are Xiao Ran, I'm really not drunk, let's go, let's go back to the room first."

Qi Ran still didn't believe him, half-believing and half-doubtingly followed him on the road, the moon shadow passed, and soon arrived at Gu Lingxiao's guest room.

This room should be specially chosen by the maids for him, the location is extraordinarily quiet and secluded, as soon as the door is opened, the shadows of the windows slant horizontally, filling the room like water and moonlight.

"Aren't you drunk?" Qi Ran turned his head, ready to look at Gu Lingxiao's complexion again, "If you're fine by yourself, then I'll send you here, okay?"

However, the moment he turned his head back, a faint cold fragrance rushed over his face, enveloping his whole body.

Qi Ran only felt his waist tighten, and then a hoarse voice sounded in his ears: "I'm really not...drunk."