When Zhao Xuelin was leaving, he still wanted to say something to Zhao Shuning. But upon seeing Zhao Shuning's look, he swallowed back the words that were about to come out.
When the big ship set sail, all the people of the Zhao family stood on the shore, waving at the two on the ship.
Because of the medicine, Zhao Zheng couldn't walk. He had to sit in a wheelchair for two months before there was hope for a complete cure. Despite his great inconvenience, as his daughter was going out to seek survival for the Zhao family, he still came in a wheelchair to see Zhao Shuning off.
The group of people on the shore became smaller and smaller until they were completely out of sight. Only then did Zhao Xiangxiang enter the cabin and sit down opposite Zhao Shuning.
This big ship was very large and luxurious. But with the limited funds of the Zhao family, they could only get a lower - class cabin for them. However, the two were in a good mood and were not ashamed of it. Instead, they looked quite calm.
"Zhao Shuning, you came in so soon. Why don't you take a few more looks?"
"What's the use of taking a few more looks? I can't see them clearly anymore."
Zhao Shuning poured herself a glass of water, then took out the dry rations and broke half of it for Zhao Xiangxiang.
"By the way, Uncle asked me to tell you something after we got on the ship."
Zhao Shuning turned her head impatiently and lay down in the narrow space beside. Uncle was really persistent. But it didn't matter. They had to spend at least two months on this ship. A joking story to relieve the boredom would actually be quite good.
Seeing Zhao Shuning like this, Zhao Xiangxiang laughed.
"Zhao Shuning, have you heard of the concept of fate?"
Zhao Shuning had heard of the concept of fate, but what did it have to do with them now?
"Fate also refers to a person's destiny. Zhao Shuning, do you know that there is the most fiendish kind of fate in this world?"
Zhao Shuning's heart tightened suddenly. She knew. Once, she had heard her master mention it accidentally. Although it was just for a brief moment, Zhao Shuning still remembered it clearly and was deeply impressed.
"The Millennium Lonely and Fiendish."
The two of them almost said these four words at the same time. Zhao Xiangxiang looked at Zhao Shuning in disbelief: "So you already know?"
"I don't know."
Thinking of her master, Zhao Shuning felt a bit irritated. She casually pulled the quilt she had brought and closed her eyes, pretending to sleep. She didn't know why she felt so guilty. She just remembered that when her master said this, there was a faint sadness on his face, and that sadness vanished in a flash.
"Then you sleep first. I'll tell you tomorrow."
After Zhao Xiangxiang said that, she left the cabin. She rarely went out to sea and had never seen the sea view. Since she finally had a chance to come out, she would feel it was a waste if she didn't enjoy the sea scenery well.
After Zhao Xiangxiang left, Zhao Shuning did a sit - up and sat up again. Why? Was what Uncle wanted to tell her earlier about the Millennium Lonely and Fiendish fate? So far, was there really an entity with such a fate?
That night, the sea breeze blew on her face. Although it was a bit humid, it made people feel very comfortable. At this time, on the border south of the Huai River, a white - robed man appeared on the riverside. The slightly drooping willows swayed gently because of the man's arrival.
The man was holding a snow - white little beast in his arms.
"Baize, have you heard of the destiny of the Millennium Lonely and Fiendish?"
The extremely handsome man gently raised his head and looked at the high - hanging moon.
"Mother once said that I have the fate of the Millennium Lonely and Fiendish."
When the man said this, there was no sadness in his eyes. Or rather, after living for so many years and staying in this supreme position for so long, he had forgotten what it was to laugh and what it was to cry. As a human, he didn't know what kind of emotions he should have. He had probably forgotten what sadness was. Or rather, he had become numb and had no hope for this world.
The Baize in his arms let out a howl, as if comforting the man.
"Is it a bit uncomfortable to become so small? But Baize, this is not the Qingyun Kingdom. If you show your real body, you may cause unrest in the Dongze Great Wilderness again."
Wasn't Ye Ling killed by people's greed eight years ago? Baize leaned its head against the white - robed man, and the man still had that expression that kept people at a distance. He had searched for a long time but still hadn't found Ye Ling's trace.
Why did he take Ye Ling as his apprentice back then? Maybe it was to add a bit of excitement to his calm and dead - like life. Ye Ling was a cute and mischievous girl. Since she came, many things had changed.
In others' eyes, he was the unreachable Nine - Level Spirit Pharmacist. In the Qingyun Kingdom, he was even above the king. No matter how outstanding others' achievements were, they all became so humble in front of him. There were few people who dared to look directly into Yan Ruyu's eyes. But that little girl Zhao Shuning was an exception.
On that freezing day, she was wearing ragged clothes but still dared to show such a smile at him. She came into his world. At first, he didn't care about her at all. But later, her existence still gradually changed him.
Baize was aloof and didn't get close to anyone except him. But that little girl played with Baize day and night. Even if Baize ignored her, she could mutter to herself for half an hour. This was what made Yan Ruyu think she was special.
In her eyes, everyone was equal. He was her master and also her friend.
"Master, your name is Yan Ruyu, right? 'Within books one can find houses of gold, within books one can find a wife fair.' Master, your name is really delicate."
No one had ever dared to comment on his name. This little girl was naturally active but wouldn't cause trouble. She also knew what she should do and what she shouldn't do. Every time Ye Ling talked to him, he always just smiled.
Actually, he didn't originally have the name Yan Ruyu. But that surname would make him think of too many past things, so five hundred years ago, he stopped using the surname "Feng".
His father once said that he shouldn't have so many burdens. He also said that he would always wait for such a person who could break his fate of the Millennium Lonely and Fiendish. Ridiculously, when he saw Ye Ling in a red dress ascending to the throne of the Empress of the Dongze Great Wilderness, Yan Ruyu once thought. Maybe there would really be such a day when there would be such a woman standing beside him. He would tightly hold her hand and then take her to meet his parents. And then say: "Father, Mother, this is the woman. Your son has waited for her."
The white robe fluttered. The man under the moon seemed to think of something.
"Maybe I don't have to hide like this anymore."
As he said, he did it. Yan Ruyu smiled with a flick of his finger and suppressed his spiritual power and mental power to the sixth - yuan realm. Maybe it wouldn't cause such a big commotion. A moment later, the sharp aura on the man was completely restrained.
The ability to control one's own spiritual power freely without letting anyone notice was probably something that no one else could do.
"Okay."
In this way, he wouldn't scare away those monsters and spirit pharmacists every time he appeared, nor would he cause so much trouble.
"Little Bai, do you want to go for a walk?"