His wronged expression made Gu Qianying smile.
The bitterness in her heart was temporarily put aside.
Pinched Xiao Yihao's small hand, "You've been tired these days. Why don't we find a place to rest well, and when you grow up, we can look at the vast mountains and rivers again."
Xiao Yihao happily nodded, his eyes filled with joy and satisfaction, "Okay, Mother."
The mother and son were talking.
The people around them could also tell that Gu Qianying now had the intention to retire.
Everyone did not want to disturb Gu Qianying's peace, and they all waved goodbye with regret, "Go, take care of yourself."
Gu Qianying was grateful and bowed to them.
Ouyang Qinglin stood in front of Gu Qianying. He was always as gentle as a spring breeze, but Gu Qianying, looking at him today, could vaguely sense a hint of regret.
Gu Qianying said faintly, "They are all leaving, why aren't you?"
Ouyang Qinglin smiled gently, "This so-called world between heaven and earth has nothing to do with me. I only want a quiet place and do not want to do anything else."
As he said this, his eyes could not leave Gu Qianying.
His heart was filled with sorrow.
If Gu Qianying could understand his thoughts, he would not have been stuck in the same place for so many years.
Gu Qianying had not yet spoken.
Xiao Yihao, who was beside her, had something to say. He excitedly folded his elbows and sat obediently in front of Nan Shan.
"Since you want to stop, why don't you come with us? You can protect Mother. I think it's excellent."
Ouyang Qinglin glanced at Xiao Yihao's expression and saw him speaking silently.
"Only we are left by Mother's side. Now, please protect my Mother well."
Xiao Yihao's perfectly sculpted face was now full of seriousness. He grasped Ouyang Qinglin's arm with considerable strength.
His father's body had now dissipated.
As his mother's son, he had to be sensible.
Ouyang Qinglin lightly pulled at the corner of his mouth and pressed his hand onto Xiao Yihao's fluffy head, also saying silently, "You can rest assured, I will take good care of your Mother."
But it was only care.
The affection he hid, he always held onto hope.
At least one day, Gu Qianying could discover it.
Gu Qianying pretended not to see the small gestures between the two, finally relaxed her hands, and her gaze slowly moved forward.
Her red lips pursed slightly.
"Let's go!"
Under the light of the setting sun.
The three walked forward with heavy steps. In the short journey, the few of them did not walk easily.
Three years later.
Xiao Yihao was already eight years old, but during this year, something happened.
As a result, their peaceful life was completely shattered.
They could only come to a strange capital city.
That is, Xiaman Country.
It was located in a remote and cold area, precisely on the border. The customs here were even more unrefined.
Compared to the Central Plains, this place had more of a mysterious aura that was unfathomable.
A carriage slowly stopped at the city walls. Gu Qianying and the others got off the carriage and walked in a hurry.
The few of them looked anxious and quickly headed towards the wine house in the city.
The reason for their appearance here.
It was because of something concerning Xiao Yihao's life.
Gu Qianying had thought that after the demons disappeared, the evil energy in their bodies should have disappeared with them.
But the reality was not so.
The purple pupils, which had been suppressed with great difficulty, reappeared.
The demonic energy in Xiao Yihao's body began to breed again, eroding his bones and destroying the barrier that Gu Qianying had painstakingly constructed.
Poor Xiao Yihao's small body suffered torment almost every day after the purple pupils appeared.
This made Gu Qianying extremely distressed.
And Gu Qianying was no longer a demon person.
She had no solution for the demonic energy in Xiao Yihao's body.
What remained in her hands.
Was only the word "helpless."
For this reason, Gu Qianying specifically went to find Xuan Ling Nu.
But she was in seclusion at the time and had not come out.
Gu Qianying's plea was in vain.
Fortunately, Ouyang Qinglin, after several searches, finally obtained news that could save Xiao Yihao.
In Guman Country, there was a person from the Shengyu family who had extensive research on this matter and might be able to suppress the evil energy in Xiao Yihao's body.
Ouyang Qinglin felt that the matter was strange. When Gu Qianying was impatient, he asked in a deep voice, "First, the journey is long. Second, this matter came too suddenly and coincidentally. Allow me to investigate first, and then we can act!"
Gu Qianying's back felt cold.
At this moment, a suppressed groan of pain came from the room, causing Gu Qianying's inner defenses to collapse again.
She gritted her teeth, her eyes filled with determination.
"Even if it's a trap? As long as there is a sliver of hope, I will not let it go. Do not stop me."
Ouyang Qinglin's lips stiffened, and when he wanted to speak again, his throat was already blocked.
He could only sigh.
"If that's the case, then follow your wishes, but I must accompany you on this journey."
This time, he was determined. No matter how much Gu Qianying refused him, he would shamelessly follow and never compromise.
Gu Qianying did not refuse, and said gratefully, "Thank you."
"Actually, you don't need to say thank you," Ouyang Qinglin frowned.
Gu Qianying smiled and said, "Although you are my friend, it is still polite to be grateful, especially since you have helped me so much."
Ouyang Qinglin's body stooped, and he gave a self-mocking smile. As expected, he was merely a friend.
That was all.
The scene shifted, and Gu Qianying and the others had already arrived at an inn in the city.
The group sat in a tea house, cautiously inquiring of people, "Do you know if there is a family called Shengyu in this place?"
The person, originally interested because Gu Qianying was beautiful,
changed his expression upon hearing the name Shengyu. His mouth twitched, and he lowered his voice, "Be careful. This family is not to be trifled with."
"I advise you to be sensible and leave this place quickly before the people of the Shengyu family know about you. This is for your own good."
The person patted his chest.
He looked flustered.
Gu Qianying's brows furrowed tightly. What kind of family head was it that people turned pale at the mere mention of it? She then asked, "What exactly?"
The person sighed and could only say,
"The Shengyu tribe is the oldest tribe here. Its members are highly capable..."
At the same time.
In the Shengyu tribe, which made the local people turn pale, a tall and slender man, fully eight feet tall, was wearing a purple robe. Spiritual energy emanated from his fingertips.
But there was only one place.
That made him seem unlike someone who cultivated spiritual energy.
It was his eyes, narrow and filled with gloom and killing intent.
He looked down from above, his voice cold, "Have those people come yet?"
The person in charge laughed mockingly, "Master, as you predicted, those people are desperate and have come. They are now in the tea house inquiring about our tribe's affairs."