23. Drive out the darkness
In the endless darkness, there is no light, not even a trace of warmth, only fear and confusion moaning in the ears of the child.
Fear, confusion, no helplessness.
Mandrill was not far away, ready to go. I don't know why, but looking at Mandrill's nervous look at this moment, Tong Yan actually felt a little bit happy in her heart.
Another cold hand continued to climb up Tong Yan's back. The shuddering feeling broke everything, and Tong Yan was unable to make any resistance.
Soon, her shoulder seemed to be lightly tapped by that hand. Before Tong Yan could make any reaction, her neck was pinched hard by that hand.
There was no pain, no feeling of suffocation, and even the touch seemed unreal.
After a breath, Tong Yan felt a little itchy, as if there were drops of sweat rolling around.
Or maybe it's like a tiny ant crawling.
Very quickly, the fair neck of the child's face turned red in the blink of an eye, and then the color around the collar of the clothes became much darker.
A little warm, with a little moisture.
The childlike face cannot speak, let alone move.
Only a pair of black trembling eyes conveyed some information.
After the fear passed, Tong Yan's eyes were filled with calmness. She only did one thing from beginning to end, and that was to look at the mandrill.
In addition to looking at it, you can also think about the childish face.
Tong Yan now just wants to let Mandrill run away without any nostalgia.
Run regardless.
Obviously, Mandrill has no such intention.
A gust of cold wind hit the lobe of her right ear, and the black shadow's playful voice echoed softly in her ear.
"elf."
"How is that woman named An Chun doing?"
Hearing An Chun, Mandrill's mood fluctuated violently.
Even wearing a mask, Mandrill's anger can be clearly felt.
The surrounding wind elemental power also became violent.
Countless evil spirits gathered from all directions with all kinds of resentment and crazy voices, and then sank into Mandrill's body, which was not tall but concealed countless majestic powers.
The black shadow looked at Mandrill and let out a burst of arrogant laughter.
"I said I would make you regret being my enemy."
"I accept your disciple."
There was no progress, and he had to end his life in a hurry without even seeing the gate of Liyue.
Although Tong Yan was unwilling, she was helpless.
I said goodbye to Mandrill in my heart.
Tong Yan closed her eyes calmly.
It’s not that Tong Yan has no fear of death, so she can die generously.
But at the last moment, she didn't want to see any emotion like regret in Mandrill's eyes, not even a trace of it, not even Tong Yan.
She hoped that Mandrill would not be burdened.
Because no matter how many times he is reborn, Tong Yan's love for Mandrill will not diminish at all.
Mandrill is different.
Every encounter and every separation is different for him.
Immortals have countless years, which will allow them to remember many things.
Whether it's good or bad.
Thinking of this, Tong Yan felt happy in her heart, happy that she and Mandrill had only known each other for two days in this life.
Even if she becomes Mandrill's disciple, the weight of two days is still very light.
After closing her eyes, Tong Yan felt warm all over her body, as comfortable as basking in the bright and warm sun at noon in winter.
"Shocking to the heavens and the earth——"
"The heavens are moving -"
The low and gentle voice made Tong Yan's eyelashes flutter slightly, and she slowly opened her eyes.
The darkness has been dispelled, and two solid and thick stone pillars on the ground trapped the black shadow in the center.
The black shadow wanted to escape, but was pushed back by the boulder falling from the sky.
The warm and bright sunlight fell on Tong Yan's body.
The green light and shadow flashed three times in succession.
Tong Yan's field of vision suddenly broadened a lot, the wind roared in her ears, and she was held horizontally in Mandrill's arms.
The flowing clouds flew away, and the scenery below became completely new.
Tong Yan reached out and grasped Mandrill's skirt.
Tears fell silently and then drifted away in the wind.
"teacher……"
Mandrill held Tong Yan in his arms, his golden eyes always looking straight ahead, not looking at Tong Yan.
Just when Tong Yan felt aggrieved, Mandrill spoke.
It was very brief, but it made Tong Yan feel at ease.
"never mind."
"Um."
Tong Yan didn't say any more. She leaned against the mandrill and gently drilled her head towards it, like a kitten that only wanted to be spoiled by its master, so well-behaved.
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Chapter completed!