Chapter 7 — Thuong Nguyet Thanh Ca

(13) Thanh Loan and I live like any other ordinary monks - practicing meditation together, traveling together in all directions. The young man grew taller and taller each year, with a handsome yet arrogant figure, bold eyebrows, profound expression, day after day, he became more and more like the Immortal Lord on the mountain. Sometimes when I look at him, I feel bewildered, as if I'm returning to my previous life. Thanh Loan saw that I was absent-minded and smiled at me: "A Doanh, why do you keep looking at me like that?" He slightly raised his eyebrows, his smile carrying a gentleness that Co Phi Tu could never have. "A Doanh keeps looking at this face in a daze... is it because I look more and more like him?" His voice was still gentle as always, but I could hear a coldness lurking in his words. He leaned closer and kissed me, his lips just brushing the tip of my nose, carrying the familiar scent of flowers on his body, a mischievous look flashed in his eyes: "Who are you thinking about?" His hand grabbed my wrist, his palm was hot, as if it wanted to burn a layer of my skin. The wind blew gently, their hair entangled each other. I heard him sigh softly: "A Doanh, actually... I know it all." “Know what?” There are rare times when I don't see the emotions in his eyes. "The cultivators have a place called Huu Dong Thien, with a total of one hundred and eight floors. If you can pass the last floor, you will definitely get the Broken Crystal Stone." Broken Crystal?! Does that thing really exist? I once read in some strange literature: If you have the Broken Crystal Stone and dedicate all your cultivation, you will be able to turn back time. "The person who can initiate time reversal can return to the past... but must bring with them the memories of previous lives." Thanh Loan's eyes were as deep as a lake, quietly looking at me: "For you, he rushed into Huu Dong Thien, took the Broken Crystal Stone, wasted all his life and cultivation - just to return to see you again. A Doanh thinks... he just wanted to repay the favor?" I widened my eyes. We all understand these words, but when put into words like that, it leaves our mind blank and unable to digest. What is Thanh Loan saying? The person he called "he"... didn't he refer to Co Phi Tu? Before I could react, he forcefully pulled me into his arms, holding his arms tightly, not giving me any way to retreat. "Whatever he did for you, I know... Because I am a part of him, he and I share memories. From the moment you chose me - I knew you were back." “A Doanh…” His voice was choked, as if about to break: “I always didn't dare to tell you the things he did for you… I was afraid…” “Afraid you… would abandon me.” To be honest — I was really surprised. Surprised to know that this life can begin again... thanks to Tien Quan. I originally thought the chance to live again was the last illusion of my dying moment, a wild dream. But I never thought I could actually step into the past and witness everything with my own eyes. So, I try to choose a path I've never taken, try to love someone sincerely, passionately, and until this moment - I still feel happy. I gently caressed every inch of his spine, my voice as soft as a spring breeze: "In my previous life, I saved Tien Quan, so he wanted to save me." "Thanh Loan... I really like you. I won't leave you." My shoulders are wet. Thanh's tears Loan had absorbed the new moonlight white skirt of her dress, the precious silk was also tinged with a faint streak of tears. He hesitated, his lips moved but did not dare to continue speaking. "I also rushed into Huu Dong Thien, I also wanted to save her... But... I'm not as strong as him..." (14) Thanh Loan stood in front of me, her wet eyes seemed to contain hundreds of thousands of sadness, this time it seemed like she wanted to cry dry, hugging me tightly as if afraid that if I turned away I would never see her again, and would not let go if I lived or died. In my heart, Tien Quan is Tien Quan, a light as bright as the sun and moon shining. And Thanh Loan is Thanh Loan, the unique Thanh Loan that belongs to us. The floral scent on his body became stronger and stronger, I knew it clearly - that was when he couldn't hold back. So I took the initiative to kiss him. His lips were very soft, like flower petals, the color gradually dyed from bright to an enchanting red, as deep as a dream. It's just a light, fleeting kiss, more than drunk, making people ecstatic to the bottom of their hearts. That day was the day the Immortal Monarch conquered the world. Dark clouds covered several levels of the sky on top of Thanh Kiem Son, just looking at it made me feel suffocated. In order not to involve the disciples in the sect, Tien Quan alone left the mountain and went to a wild mountainous area to save lives. Depending on one's cultivation level, one should be able to ascend smoothly. I was lying on my side reading a book, turning the pages comfortably and happily, while Thanh Loan sat to the side meditating calmly. Reading the dramatic part, suddenly outside the window thunder rumbled, a hurricane arose, and rain poured down in torrents. The sky was so dark that even the glass lamps in the room could not shine clearly. I adjusted the light to the brightest setting, glanced through the window, and saw only lightning streaking across the sky and rolling thunder. Looking at it, I saw fierceness. I don't know why, it's clear that the person who is overcoming tribulation is Tien Quan - but I suddenly felt uneasy, feeling like something serious was about to happen. If Tien Quan successfully ascends... then what will happen to our Thanh Loan? Will it be forcibly taken away by heaven? The book in my hand no longer had any appeal, I felt frustrated, I kept turning the pages over and over again, not even a single word could get into my head. The sky thundered non-stop, the sound seemed to tear the sky apart, causing even Thanh Kiem Mountain to shake. In his previous life, Tien Quan had never passed through a previous life. In this life, I must have had some chance to realize the inner truth. Once you reach a certain level of cultivation, all that remains is cultivating your mind. Now that he can overcome this barrier, he will surely attain enlightenment and become an immortal. As soon as I thought of this, a bright streak of lightning suddenly tore across the horizon, just when I felt strangely uneasy, the thunder seemed to strike straight into my mind, leaving my mind blank for a while. When I was still in the Fox clan, the clan leader once told me: The higher the cultivation base, the stronger the heavenly tribulation. And Co Phi Tu is the only monk with the hope of ascending in the past hundred years. Could it be that... he will also fail? The sky outside was getting darker and darker, as if it was late at night. The dark clouds have not yet cleared, the rain is still pouring down, but the thunder and lightning have completely disappeared. At that moment - Thanh Loan, who was quietly meditating next to her, suddenly fell over, spitting out a mouthful of blood, her body wobbling as if she was about to collapse. I threw away the book in panic and quickly caught him. He obediently leaned on my shoulder, eyes closed The high upturned face is now covered in a wet red patch. I impatiently asked repeatedly: "What's wrong with you? Are you very uncomfortable?" Put your fingers on his wrist, feel the pulse - the chaotic spiritual energy seemed to be about to break, not like being possessed by a demon, but as if it had been completely broken by a huge force. I thought for a moment, quickly took out Co Nguyen Dan, and brought it to his lips. He parted his lips and swallowed, his lips were extremely soft, gently touching my fingertips. Before I could withdraw my hand, he pressed my hand back and kissed me softly - urgently yet gently. I was worried about his condition and asked a few questions. After a while, he replied in a hoarse voice: "A Doanh... he failed. His heart was damaged, lightning fell, causing his soul to disperse..." Being the same body and sharing memories, I was not surprised. It's just that I didn't expect... such a powerful Immortal Monarch... to one day die and destroy the Tao. He raised his eyes to look at me, his phoenix eyes seemed to hold a fierce thunderstorm, so deep that he couldn't see the bottom in the abyss of darkness. He seemed to want to find some emotion in my eyes... related to that other person. But I just looked at him seriously, my finger lightly brushing his wrist pulse, gently asking: "Are you uncomfortable? The spiritual energy in your body is chaotic, you have to be careful to regulate your breathing. I... am very worried about you." He hugged me tightly, as if afraid of losing a treasure that had worked so hard to keep, hugging me so hard that I could feel his heart pounding in his chest. His voice trembled like a leaf in the wind: "A Doanh... He's dead... Don't leave me alone... You can do whatever you want..." Then he suddenly let me go, his hands holding my hands, his red eyes as if tears would immediately fall in just a blink. Thanh Loan held my hand and placed it on his cheek. Her face, which was becoming more and more sharp, was now filled with softness and pleading, her words almost stuttered and choked: "A Doanh... don't leave me... You... can just consider me as him..."