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  Under the Azure Cloud Mountain. Outside the River City Wall. Ancient Path in the Wilderness.

  Monday Xian still held the banner of the immortal pointing the way, walking on the ancient road with a swagger. Beside him was Gui Li, and behind them were Xiao Huan and Ye Gou Dao Ren.

  The four of them walked slowly away. The city walls of Heiyang were getting farther and farther behind them. Xiaohuan looked at Guiye's back, her expression a bit strange. She wanted to speak several times but stopped herself. Finally, she couldn't help it anymore. She quickened her pace and caught up to Guiye, tugging on his sleeve.

  The monkey on Gui Li's shoulder, Xiao Hui, let out a soft cry and turned around first. He smiled at Xiao Huan with his mouth open. For some reason, under the monkey's gaze, Xiao Huan's face slightly reddened. A moment later, Gui Li looked over, his expression still very melancholic, but much better than when they met in He Yang City.

  Looking at Xiaohuan, a warm smile also appeared on Gui Li's stern face. He said: "What's the matter?"

  Xiao Huan's courage, which had just been mustered up, suddenly vanished in the faint smile of the man in front of her. She became tongue-tied for a moment. Zhou Yi Xian, who was standing beside her, shook his head repeatedly. As for Ye Gou Dao Ren, who was standing behind her, his expression didn't look too good either. "Squeak, squeak, squeak" At this slightly awkward moment, it was Xiao Hui the monkey who laughed the loudest. Xiao Huan's face turned even redder. She glared at him fiercely, but Xiao Hui naturally didn't put her gaze in his eyes. On the contrary, he learned from her and opened all three of his eyes wide, staring back at Xiao Huan.

  Xiao Huan let out a cry of surprise and took a step back. As the saying goes, "two fists can't defeat four hands." It seems that eyes are also subject to this same principle. Even if you're facing just one monkey, as long as the monkey has more eyes than you do, you'll probably be staring at it in dismay.

  Xiao Hui was overjoyed. He jumped up and almost rolled off Ghostly's shoulders. As he flipped around, he also stuck out his tongue at Xiao Huan and made a silly face. Xiao Huan spat at the grey monkey, but that was it. It seemed to have dispelled the awkwardness from earlier. She coughed softly, but didn't look directly at Ghostly. Her gaze drifted around as she said in a soft voice, "You... where do you plan on going next?"

  The wild dog standing at the head of the capital looked even more ugly.

  Gui Li was taken aback for a moment. He didn't answer immediately. After a while, he turned his head and looked at Zhou Yi Xian. Zhou Yi Xian nodded and said: "Yes, I was just thinking of asking you. What are your plans from now on?"

  The demon was silent for a moment, then said: "To be honest, I don't know myself. These past few days, thanks to your guidance, senior. Although I'm still grieving the passing of my master and mistress, I've come to accept it. My only regret is that I wasn't able to show them more filial piety earlier..."

  "Monday sighed and said: 'You say so, but in your heart you still haven't let go. However, people are not like trees or wood. Sometimes even if we know the reason, our mood is hard to control. This can't be blamed on you. But the past is gone, don't grieve too much. Otherwise, your master and mistress in heaven won't be happy either. Just think more about the future.'"

  He nodded encouragingly, hesitated for a moment, and a look of perplexity flashed across his face. With a hint of bitterness, he said: "For the past ten years, I've been wandering around, trying to save just one person. But every time I had the chance, it slipped through my fingers. Now, with the whole world against me, I'm truly at a loss."

  Xian's expression changed slightly. His gaze shifted to Xiaohuan and looked at her for a moment, seeming to hesitate. Then he said calmly: "Your experience, I've also heard some rumors about it. About that Biyao girl..."

  The ghost's body shook slightly. He quickly turned around and said, "Senior, don't you have any method?" His voice seemed to tremble with excitement.

  The little ring standing beside looked somewhat astonished, and turned to look at Zhou Yixian. However, he only saw Zhou Yixian lightly coughing twice, saying: "I am also powerless."

  Xiao Huan couldn't help but ask Gui Li: "What's wrong with that Bi Yao girl of yours?"

  The ghost was silent. Before he could speak, Zhou Xian glared at Xiaohuan and said sternly, "You children don't understand anything. Don't interrupt."

  Xiao Huan was taken aback. Zhou Yixian, who usually didn't show much respect for her elders, was now speaking with a serious face and a stern tone, which was rarely seen. For a moment, she was stunned.

  The ghost let out a long sigh, full of desolate meaning.

  On Monday, a complex expression flashed in Xian's eyes. He suddenly beckoned to Gui Li and said: "Come over here for a moment, I have something to say to you."

  He said, leaving Xiao Huan and Ye Gou Dao Ren. Walking towards the distant side of the ancient road. Gui Li's face was gloomy. Slowly followed him. Xiao Huan came to her senses at this time. But saw that they were already standing in the distance. Only to see Zhou Yi Xian frowning, speaking to Gui Li in a low voice. And Gui Li, following Zhou Yi Xian's words, his expression gradually changed. First surprised, then bewildered with a hint of hope. But apparently, this hope was not very big. His expression gradually turned gloomy again. On the other hand, Zhou Yi Xian kept talking non-stop. Looking at him, it seemed like an elder seriously instructing a younger generation.

  The corner of his mouth twitched upwards. Suddenly, a surge of nameless fire rose in his heart. He kicked the stone at his feet fiercely. The stone instantly flew out and drew an arc in mid-air before hitting the stray dog's owner on the foot.

  The stray dog suddenly appeared out of nowhere, seemingly lost in thought. It didn't notice the stone and was instantly hit, its whole body twitching violently. Its brow furrowed.

  Xiao Huan looked back. Although angry, he also felt a bit embarrassed. He walked over and said softly: "Dao Zhang, are you okay?"

  The stray dog looked away under her gaze. Immediately shook his head and said in a low voice: "Nothing's wrong. I'm fine."

  Xiao Huan nodded slightly. Her gaze immediately fell on the distant Gui Li's body again. Her eyes fluttered, and her thoughts turned several times, with various emotions appearing one after another on her face.

  The stray dog stood by and watched Xiaohuan, silently lowering its head.

  Suddenly, only Xiao Huan's voice was heard saying: "Right, Daozhang. I'll ask you something."

  The stray dog raised its head and said: "What?"

  Xiao Huan furrowed her brow slightly and said, "What's going on with that Bi Yao girl? Why does she seem to be so troublesome for Gui Li Ge?"

  The wild dog hesitated for a moment. To be honest, he was not a core figure in the Gui Wang Sect. As for Bi Yao's situation, it was just something he had heard through rumors on a daily basis. However, as for the reason behind the matter, he naturally knew about it. It's just that this matter is a long story to tell. Let him not know where to start for the time being. Just as he was thinking, he said, "This matter is a long story. I heard it was ten years ago."

  Just as they were talking, he suddenly seemed to sense something. He stopped and looked back. Xiaoyuan's reaction was the same, with a hint of surprise. Turning around, they saw that behind them on the ancient path, a faint purple light had suddenly fallen from the sky. It fell gently, like a feather floating down. Several people turned around, and to their astonishment, it was Jinpinger's face, with an enchanting smile.

  Xiaohuan was startled at first, then overjoyed. She let out a soft cry: "Jing'er sister!" and ran over to her. Jinpinger saw Xiaohuan and also had a big smile on her face. Holding Xiaohuan's hand, she examined her carefully for several moments. Laughing, she said: "Good little sister, every time I see you, I feel like you've become even more beautiful. You really change your appearance every day! I don't know how many men have fallen in love with you!"

  Jin Bao'er didn't expect that as soon as she met Xiao Huan, the latter would say this. Although she had long known that her sister was not a virtuous and gentle lady of the traditional mold, she still blushed at these words. "What nonsense about mesmerizing men," she said. "Honestly, we finally meet face to face, and you're teasing me."

  Jin Bier's eyes were full of smiling intention. She stretched out her hand and gently pinched the small ring's fragile face, blowing a kiss on it. Smiling, she said: "Little girl, even I'm about to be captivated by you. You're still not being honest."

  Xiaohuan's face turned even redder. However, her relationship with Jinpinger was extremely good. It had been a long time since they last met, and she really didn't want to let go. So she held onto Jinpinger's hand and asked her questions one after another. Occasionally, she would sneak a glance at Gui Liang.

  Gui Li and Zhou Yi Xian naturally also saw Jin Ping Er's arrival early on. Both of them did not expect to suddenly meet her at this time and place. With Gui Li's cultivation, he naturally discovered Jin Ping Er's whereabouts earlier than Xiao Huan and Ye Gou Dao Ren. He even knew that Jin Ping Er had fallen from the direction of He Yang City behind them. And in the distant direction of He Yang City, there seemed to be another thread of spiritual energy. However, it was too far away, and he couldn't see clearly.

  But it's good to be with Jinpinger. I thought it wouldn't be anyone from a famous school or sect. It must be someone from the demonic cult. As soon as he thought of this, Gui Li lost his mind to investigate further. Instead, Jinpinger and Xiaohuan chatted for a while, then pulled Xiaoming's hand together and walked towards them. "Master, you're back safely?"

  Jin Bier's voice seemed to carry a hint of softness and charm. Listening to it made one's bones feel slightly numb. Xiao Huan, standing beside her, secretly raised her eyes to look at Gui Li. She saw that his face was calm and serene, as if the charming voice had no effect on him whatsoever. For some reason, Xiao Huan's mouth corners curled up into a slight smile.

  Since Jin Bao'er took the initiative to greet him, Gui Li nodded slightly and said: "What a coincidence."

  Jin Ping'er smiled slightly and said, "It's been a long time since we last met in the southern border." As she spoke, her eyes suddenly caught sight of the three-eyed spirit monkey, Xiao Hui, sitting on Gui Li's shoulder, making faces at her. Jin Ping'er had been teased by this mischievous monkey before when they were in the southern border. Her expression immediately turned cold. However, Xiao Hui seemed to be unafraid and instead appeared more excited as it continued to make faces at Jin Ping'er, baring its teeth and looking like it was provoking her.

  Jin Bier's mind was in disarray, and she immediately woke up with a start. She silently scolded herself, wondering how she could be so lacking in self-control over just a monkey. She glared fiercely at Xiaohui for a moment before shifting her gaze away, no longer paying attention to him. A smile reappeared on her face as she turned to Gui Li and said, "Speaking of which, back then you abandoned me, leaving me all alone without knowing where you were going. You really are heartless."

  The demon sneered faintly: "If I don't abandon you, I'm afraid even I myself won't be able to escape those hundred thousand great mountains."

  "Ah," said Jin Bier, covering her mouth and laughing. Obviously, she didn't mind the sarcasm in Gui Li's words at all. She said, "Young master is really good at joking."

  The demon looked at her deeply and said: "However, you can come out of that Town Demon Ancient Cave. It's also beyond my expectation."

  Jin Bier's eyes flashed with a hint of sharpness. She smiled and said: "What? Young Master, don't you want me to come out?"

  He gave a faint, cold smile. Without nodding or shaking his head, he turned to Zhou Yixian and said, "Senior, you and I also have a connection. The world is vast, but in the past decade, we've met several times. As for what you just told me, regardless of whether it's possible or not, I'll still go try." It's better than having no hope at all.

  Xian nodded on Monday. Said: "You know that's good. The method is not very reasonable, and no one has tried it. It was just an old man who heard about it when he wandered around the world in his early years. You'd better be careful yourself."

  Gui Li bowed to Zhou Yi Xian and said: "Since that's the case, I'll take my leave now. Let's meet again in the future if fate permits."

  As he spoke, he took a step forward. Just as he was about to leave, a shout came from beside him: "Wait! Wait!"

  Gui Li was taken aback. He turned around and looked at Xiao Huan. Xiao Huan was standing beside Jin Ping'er, hesitating and unsure of what to say. Zhou Yi Xian saw this and suddenly shook his head, sighed, and walked away. "What's wrong, Xiao Huan?" Gui Li seemed to have sensed something too, and his expression softened. He asked gently.

  Her small mouth trembled slightly. As if she wanted to say something. But in the end, nothing was said.

  Jin Bier stood beside her, holding her hand. At this moment, she slightly furrowed her brow. The small white and delicate hand in her palm was trembling slightly. She turned her head to look at Xiaohuan, only to see that the little girl had called out to Gui Li, but after a while, the atmosphere became somewhat awkward. However, she still didn't say anything.

  Jin Ping'er let out a soft sigh and pulled Xiao Huan behind her. She smiled sweetly at Gui Li and said, "Young master, where are you headed?"

  The demon's face was silent for a moment. His gaze swept over the slender figure blocked by Jin Ping'er's body. There seemed to be a few degrees of warmth in his eyes, but his voice turned cold. He said lightly: "I have the four seas as my home. Where is there a fixed place?"

  Jin Bier said: "What a wonderful 'four seas as home'! Truly, you have the ambition of a man. But please tell me, young master, is there still something on your mind that's troubling you?"

  Xiao Huan's body seemed to stiffen suddenly, but she didn't move. She was still hiding behind Jin Ping'er and hadn't budged. However, Jin Ping'er felt the tension emanating from her. In front of them, Gui Li's voice sounded even colder than before as he said, "No."

  He finished speaking. He took a deep look at the body that had suddenly stiffened. His mouth moved slightly, but after a moment, he covered up his unusual expression. He turned around and walked away for several steps. He paused for a moment, seemingly hesitant. But in the end, he didn't turn back. A moment later, his body transformed into a gray light beam that shot straight up into the sky.

  Western wind ancient road. Desolate wilderness quiet.

  The atmosphere here was very depressing for a while. Xiao Huan didn't say a word, nor did she come out from behind Jin Pinger's back, but held Jin Pinger's hand tightly, as if wanting to sink into the flesh.

  The wild dog's face looked ugly. He took a step forward, wanting to say something, but didn't say it in the end. Finally, Zhou Yixian coughed and walked up, dryly saying: "Xiao Huan, this... that... fate is predetermined by heaven. We should let go."

  The words were not yet out. Jin Ping'er suddenly raised her elegant eyebrows, glared at Zhou Yixian and Ye Gou Dao Ren with a fierce gaze, making them both feel as if their eyes had been scorched by fire. Unconsciously, they took a step back. Jin Ping'er snorted, her face cold: "You two are not good people either. Quickly leave."

  Xian and the wild dog stared at each other on Monday. They looked at each other in dismay.

  Jin Bier turned around and held Xiao Huan in her arms. Xiao Huan finally couldn't bear it anymore, let out a "wa" and burst into tears. Jin Bier gently patted her back and softly said: "Silly child, what's there to cry about? I'll tell you, all men in the world are no good."

  Suddenly the little ring said with a sob: "No, he isn't. He is a good man."

  Jin Bao'er was both angry and amused. She said, "Yes, yes, yes. He's a good person. Look at you, just a little while ago, your eyes are all red from crying." As she spoke, she carefully helped Xiao Huan wipe away her tears.

  Next to Zhou, Monday Xian shook his head and muttered: "Good guy. I've raised her for decades. In the end, no one speaks up for me when others say I'm not a good person. They just say that others are good people. It's really..."

  The words were left unspoken. Jin Bao'er shot a murderous glance over, and Zhou Yixian's next words got stuck in his throat.

  Into the night. Because of Xiaohuan's bad mood, they didn't go far. Jinpinger was also passing by and happened to find Xiaohuan and others here, so she came down to meet them. Originally, she just wanted to see them briefly and then hurry on her way, but now she is worried about Xiaohuan's bad mood and has stayed behind as well.

  However, at dusk, under Jin Biao's repeated guidance and teasing, Xiao Huan's face finally showed a smile again. Jin Biao whispered to him secretly, and it was unknown what he said. Anyway, in the eyes of Zhou Yi Xian and Ye Gou Dao Ren, the stunningly seductive Jin Biao made Xiao Huan's face flush red and white, which might not be a good thing.

  After talking for a while, Jinpinger stood up and stretched her waist, saying: "Alright, I should go too."

  It seems that she had expected Jin Bier to leave. Xiao Huan's face did not show any surprise, but the reluctance was obvious. Holding onto Jin Bier's hand, she said in a low voice: "Sister, when can we see each other again?"

  Jin Bier smiled slightly and said: "Don't worry. The world is big, we two sisters will eventually meet by fate."

  "Little ring" nodded and said: "Then I'll see you off."

  "Alright," said Jin Bao'er, taking her hand and walking out. Zhou Yixian and Ye Gou Daoren couldn't wait for the woman to leave quickly, so they didn't stop them.

  They walked a short distance. The two little maids chattered on for a bit more. Jin Bao'er laughed and said, "Alright, let's just see you off here. Otherwise your grandfather will scold me again."

  Xiao Huan nodded. Suddenly, as if remembering something again, she hesitated for a moment and said: "Sister, I seem to recall that you were in the same sect as him?"

  Jin Bier was taken aback and said: "Yes, what's wrong?"

  Xiao Huan said in a low voice: "That... that Bi Yao girl, what's going on with her? Can you tell me?"

  Jin Bier sighed and said, "Sister, it's not that I intentionally spoke ill of you. Although that man is somewhat different from others, even I, as his sister, look at him differently. He's not like other men. But I still want to advise you: forget about it. His life has been full of hardships. If you get involved with him, you'll only end up suffering yourself."

  Xiao Huan shook her head and said: "I... I haven't thought about what to do. I just want to know more about him."

  Jin Bier slightly shook her head, sighed, and pondered for a moment before recounting the past to Xiao Huan in simple terms. As Xiao Huan listened, her expression gradually turned unpleasant, especially when she heard about Bi Yao's soul being trapped in the He Huan bell, and Gui Li's wandering the world to find a way to release it. Her face had almost turned black by then.

  Jin Bier naturally also noticed Xiao Huan's change in expression, but she thought it was just a girl's sentiment. She spoke softly: "Alright, that's probably all there is to it. Little sister, listen to big sister's words. Don't take these things to heart. Your road ahead is still long."

  Xiao Huan seemed somewhat absent-minded. His face looked unpleasant. He nodded towards Jin Pinger and said, "I understand."

  He quickly walked away and went back. Jin Bao'er was somewhat surprised. Not long after, a quarrelsome voice suddenly came from afar. It seemed that Xiao Huan had another argument with Zhou Yixian.

  Jin Bier couldn't help but burst out laughing. Since they could argue, it seemed that little Yatou's spirit was better now. After all, she was young. She gently shook her head, feeling a bit old. But very quickly, this obviously morbid thought was kicked out of her mind.

  She transformed into a purple light. She rose up and flew with the wind. Half an hour later, she landed on the top of the quiet River City wall. But there was already someone standing here. He was tall and stood with his hands behind his back, wearing Taoist robes. It was Cang Song Dao Ren.

  Jin Bier smiled coyly at him and said: "Daozhang, I'm sorry to have kept you waiting for so long. I really owe you an apology."

  Cang Song Dao Ren slowly turned around and said faintly: "You've been delayed for a long time."

  Jinping'er's expression didn't change. She smiled and said, "After all, the sect leader has instructed us to be careful in our actions. There's no need to rush for success, right?" Her smile was charming, with a hint of unspoken meaning. Softly smiling, she asked, "Is it that you, Daozhang, have an urgent desire to return to your hometown, Qingyun Mountain, which is just before our eyes?" Cangsong Daoren let out a cold snort and didn't speak, turning his body to gaze into the distance. Jinping'er smiled slightly and walked to his side, following his line of sight as she gazed out too.

  In the distance, the majestic Qingyun Mountain stands tall, shrouded in mist and clouds, appearing and disappearing.