Chapter 007: A Sigh from Beneath the Fence

He pondered and gave a self-deprecating smile

He felt somewhat unwell and did not wish to see the arrogant expression of the servant, so he slightly closed his eyes

Aside from being fed, no one has come to inquire about him.

After all, you were once the judicial deity of the heavenly realm, and over the past three years, many deities have come to visit you

He thought gloomily

Liu Yanchang suddenly turned around and left, walking hurriedly and quickly, until he stepped into the main hall, when he suddenly realized.

In the blazing firelight, the angry face of his mother, the stinging slap that burned on his cheek, and the hateful gaze she cast upon him—this was the final memory his mother had given him

The Three Holy Mothers did not see it, only saying: "Old Master Kang has no choice but to act this way. The injuries of the Howling Celestial Dog are severe; if you continue to exploit it, I fear you will create another calamity."

Moreover, for thousands of years, people have become accustomed to the days when the Howling Celestial Dog roams nearby

The Three Holy Mothers furrowed her brow, set down the cup of water, and gently patted his chest.

Only at such times would his gaze occasionally reveal the sharp coldness and ominousness reminiscent of the past

The Three Holy Mothers is indeed his biological sister, yet he personally kept her suppressed under the mountain for twenty years

There are rumors about this person's past that are quite disreputable, and furthermore, the masters are indifferent to him anyway, which allows them to enjoy a more convenient and leisurely life

With a single thought, he somewhat guessed the scholar's intention, and could not help but smile coldly

However, what significance does it hold for this scholar to speak of such matters today? I fear he may not even be fully aware of what he is saying.

Yang Jian had heard Yaohime's footsteps outside the door more than once

However, she has to take care of her mother-in-law, which involves many tasks and is quite complicated, making it difficult for her to free herself at the moment

She does not like the child's gaze, which has been so mature and unpredictable since a very young age

For the first time in many days, Yang Jian approached and looked at the young girl, feeling a surge of joy in his heart, followed by a wave of bittersweet sorrow

Yang Jian's past actions have indeed caused them deep wounds; although they cannot stand by and watch him suffer, they also do not wish to see him appear before them too often

He heard the Three Holy Mothers speaking: "Mother, it is late at night. You have been out for so long, be careful not to catch a cold"

Chenxiang, you are the child I watched grow up, but why do I always feel that since the day you stepped out of Liu Family Village, you have become more and more like another person

Thus, all the heartache and unbearable feelings from seven days ago faded from his thoughts, and he smiled gently, his smile filled with affection and warmth

Indeed, they are quite similar to the Three Holy Mothers, after all, they are siblings bound by blood.

Responsibility? What qualifications does he have to mention responsibility? It turns out that forgetting can also be a form of happiness

Now, he is once again using his loyalty to prolong his own life, completely disregarding the other's life or death

Liu Yanchang said with a sincere smile: "Originally, the Three Holy Mothers should have come as well, after all, you are all family."

Yao Ji whispered something softly, indicating that it was of no concern

He silently thought, "I have been tired of him for too long. Forgetting, perhaps that is his best choice"

For three years, this person has grown accustomed to being aloof and looking down from a height that has prevailed for thousands of years, coldly surveying the multitude beneath.

However, the more it was so, the more it provoked his stubborn nature

Do not use your innate magical powers

For three years, he had never once laid eyes on this person, yet he often inquired about their recent circumstances through indirect means from the servants.

Yet, even though existence has become a burden, it should not be subjected to arbitrary scrutiny and discussion. He understood what this scholar wanted to see, and despite enduring the discomfort within, he maintained a nonchalant demeanor, faintly revealing a subtle smile.

Xiaotian Dog

He has been lying in this small woodshed for seven days, surrounded by piles of waste branches and decaying leaves, with swirling dust. Apart from a servant who serves him three meals a day with harsh words, the only living creatures he can see are probably the numerous bedbugs that infest the place.

She lingered outside the small cabin several times, yet still chose to leave

That person, Yang Jian, was first seen surrounded by the divine weapons and fierce generals, clad in silver armor and a black robe, openly displaying his disdain and hatred towards me

The Three Holy Mothers helped him lie back down on the ground, using a silk handkerchief to wipe away the moisture and the cold sweat that had seeped out. After hesitating for a moment, she said: "The day after tomorrow we will be going home. You are in no condition to take care of yourself right now, so why not stay with us for a while? However, we cannot tell your mother yet. She has suffered so much, and after seeing the light of day again, she has been heartbroken by your actions. I cannot allow you to hurt her any further."

Forget about my existence as your master, Xiaotian Dog, you can finally be yourself again

Liu Yanchang walked to the bedside, lowering his head to scrutinize closely; this was also his first opportunity to view this person from this angle

In the midst of his utter boredom, he began yet another attempt to reunite his true essence

It is solely because this person, even in their most destitute moments, can still regard others with a cold and aloof gaze, rather than the kind of humility and pleading one might imagine.

The body has been so severely damaged that it cannot be restored; every time the internal energy flows through the fragmented meridians, it causes him pain that is worse than death

But another person's footsteps stopped at the door, and thus the door was gently closed again

If this were seen elsewhere, he would certainly summon the servants to reprimand them, but in this room, he had no interest in intervening

For thousands of years, he had thought he had long forgotten the taste of shedding tears

Moreover, you are also aware that your mother-in-law has always harbored reservations about your behavior

She still believes that his use of the magical power from the divine eye that time was merely a display and a whim

It is your magical power that has attracted the heavenly soldiers from the Celestial Court to pursue me

Although that person has been utterly defeated in your hands, doomed to eternal suffering and degradation, reduced to relying on the mercy of those he despises in order to barely survive

As children, it is not appropriate to go against the wishes of our elders

He took a small sip of water, feeling somewhat more comfortable. As he slowly opened his eyes, he was taken aback; the second sip of water went down the wrong way, causing him to cough violently.

The Three Holy Mothers used an excuse that Yang Jian was a minor celestial official who had been demoted, and since they had some prior acquaintance, they managed to persuade Yao Ji not to pursue the matter further, allowing Chen Xiang to carry him along the way.

Is this your idea, or is it the opinion of Chenxiang and the others

After the words left his mouth, he was momentarily stunned, unsure of the significance of saying such things to the person before him

Using ? Yang Jian felt a chill in his heart and withdrew his gaze, no longer looking at her

Having steadfastly held on for twenty years, I have gained a complete family, yet this person has gradually destroyed the bond of brotherhood and sisterhood that has lasted for thousands of years.

However, after seeing his embarrassment at the Zhao residence, I found myself even less inclined to meet him.

However, such a remarkably beautiful woman, as if she were a poem or a song, fell from a cliff onto her own cloud due to a misstep, and from that moment on, she resolutely fell in love with herself

Will such three years slightly change him?

It has been such a long time, so long that he no longer knows how to face her

And that divine gaze, when she gave birth to this child, brought her immense fear

However, this is also good

Three days later, after bidding farewell to the newlywed couple Long Ba and Zhao Da Shan Ren, who were filled with joy, the family of San Sheng Mu left the city and chose a secluded open space to perform a ritual and return to Liu Jia Village.

He thinks

Yang Jian looked at him coldly

As noon approached, Liu Yanchang had been standing in front of this door for half a cup of hot tea.

However, the mother coldly refused to look at him

The person spoke: "Yang Jian, I come today with no other intention. I have heard some recent news about you, and I could not help but come to disturb you. I hope you do not take offense."

He felt a pair of hands gently lift him up and bring a cup of water to his lips

He weakly defended himself in his heart

The Three Holy Mothers once again brought the cup to his lips, but he did not drink, allowing the water to spill over his body from the rim of the cup

Chang'e has visited twice, but he would rather she had never come.

He knew that someone had entered, standing quietly by the bed, unlike the usual servants who spoke and acted harshly

The voice is extremely familiar, yet unexpectedly so

The words of his mother echoed in his ears once again

However, the voice of the Three Holy Mothers still came through clearly: "In the past, you took advantage of his loyalty to commit evil, deceiving him into doing things that are against heaven and reason.

But the worry-free grass? He knows that it is the spiritual herb cultivated by the Antarctic Immortal, which can be used to seal away all of another's memories, erasing everything and starting anew

The voice of Yaoji reprimanded.

It has been several days since I last saw this dog, and I recall the day it fainted right in front of me, prompting a look of inquiry and concern to appear on Yang Jian's face

Her words once again pierced his heart, causing waves of hidden pain.

On the contrary, when he thought of that figure who hung their head, allowing him to caress them and cautiously speculating about their likes and dislikes, knowing that he would never see them again, he even felt a bit of joy on behalf of the howling celestial dog

A faint sweetness lingered in his throat, and a wave of metallic taste surged up. He strained to listen intently as the footsteps once again paused at the door, neither pushing the door open nor leaving.

But he is too lazy to look, since the hatred has not subsided, why must the person he hates be allowed to linger on, leaving them both to face this endless torment

I cannot watch my sister fall off the cliff

What has happened can never be forgiven again. But having done so much, if this time it truly succeeds, can I at least take one last look? Let me know that those efforts were not in vain

When she left, Yang Jian did not pay attention

However, within the Three Realms, the only person who cared for oneself has also vanished

However, he did not pay attention to these, allowing the chaotic true energy to once again severely injure his body, which had just begun to show signs of recovery

The interior is somewhat dim and also quite dusty

Liu Yanchang was still deep in thought, when a few muffled coughs came from inside the room, suddenly giving him an inexplicable surge of courage. With a renewed spirit, he finally pushed the door open and walked in

He feels a sense of anticipation, yet instinctively wishes to escape, hoping that these footsteps will never enter the house

He slowly sat down on the chair, feeling an indescribable confusion and bewilderment in his heart

Is there anything more absurd than this? Holding her child, watching her being pushed into the dark, damp depths of the mountain by her most trusted brother, it feels as if I am in a dream

But what qualifications does he have to shed tears? Wretched child

Liu Yanchang's smile froze for a moment, and after a while, he suddenly said: "I came today primarily for Chenxiang and the Three Holy Mothers"

It feels as if something has been forgotten, yet it also seems as though something has been forcefully stuffed inside.

At this moment, when their gazes met, any visitor would fall silent and involuntarily retreat.

Unlike the Three Holy Mothers, Yang Jian's character has never been to her liking

For the past three years, the servants of the Liu residence have taken turns attending to his meals, mostly in a perfunctory manner

As soon as Yang Jian opened his eyes, he regretted it; this person's gaze was still as indifferent and condescending as before

But it seems to have completely lost control. Although Liu Yanchang was filled with doubts in his heart, he continued to speak: "You know, the Three Holy Mothers are the women I have loved most in my life, and Chen Xiang is my only flesh and blood. For these two, I can spare no effort; that is also my responsibility for existence—do you understand this?"

Kang Laoda left with the Howling Celestial Dog

But you harmed the whole family

He is unwilling to think about this person or mention this name, yet he secretly hopes to observe everything about this person without drawing attention to himself

The footsteps of the two individuals gradually faded away

For the following ten years, I carefully concealed myself

The door of the shed creaked open, and sunlight streamed in directly

He spoke faster and faster, becoming so excited that his words became incoherent

Later, she felt even more that the tragic event was inextricably linked to the child's innate divine perception

Perhaps he has truly become numb to the pain? Aside from disappointment and indifference, he no longer expects her to bring anything more.

The report I received this morning is accurate

The efforts made during this period, although the accumulated magical power is but a drop in the bucket, have significantly enhanced my sensitivity compared to before

Liu Yanchang? He was taken aback for a moment, opened his eyes and glanced around, and indeed, it was not bad.

The bug found a comfortable spot on the still resilient and masculine arm, greedily sucking the fresh blood, completely unaware of why it had such good fortune

Everyone speaks in the same unaltered rhetoric, uniformly filled with accusations and mockery, along with the hypocritical so-called sermons on reform and self-improvement

However, that little house is indeed quite desolate

The Liu residence is no longer the dilapidated lantern shop it once was; it has been completely renovated, with clean windows and tiles, far surpassing the small landlord's house that Chen Xiang envied back in the day in terms of grandeur.

The deities who come to pay their respects to the Three Holy Mothers sometimes visit the small cottage, pointing and gesturing at him.

Those unknown pasts will truly remain incomprehensible to anyone from now on

After splitting open the peach mountain, he held her in his arms, as if he could once again hear the childhood filled with nursery rhymes and laughter

Moreover, Chenxiang carved out a new realm amidst his relentless pursuit and encirclement.

The internal energy suddenly surged back, and the magical power that had been painstakingly gathered over three years ran wildly within his body like a runaway wild horse. For a moment, his face turned ashen as if he were dead, and he nearly fainted from the pain

In the eyes of his mother, he is ultimately still the wretched son who caused the deaths of his father and elder brother

Yao Ji remained silent for a long time before she淡淡地 said: "I will not go in anymore. He has hurt you so deeply, I no longer wish to see this wretched child!"

This is the only feeling he has gained from his inexplicable actions on this trip

In this world, it is feared that apart from this person themselves, there will be no one else who will care for them.

Yang Jian turned his gaze slightly, quietly watching it leave leisurely after having a hearty meal in his sleeve, and smiled faintly with a sense of loneliness

The woman who entered his sight was淡雅 and elegant, with her long hair loosely tied up; she was none other than the Three Holy Mothers

The death of your father, your elder brother, and the suffering I have endured for thousands of years without seeing the light of day

Words are spoken, yet the person is lost in thought; in fact, he does not know what he wants to say, just as he is unaware of how he mysteriously ended up in this room

Yang Jian, why did you go to the Zhao residence back then? Was it a well-planned act on your part? You still refuse to let me go, refuse to spare our entire family, don't you?

Due to extreme thirst, and also because of the high fever that had not subsided since he coughed up blood that day, his lips had long since dried and cracked.

In the days that followed, the ancient well remained undisturbed, and the joys from elsewhere were forever unrelated to this small dwelling

Indeed, I am merely an ordinary scholar, neither outstanding nor possessing any distinctive character or demeanor.

How could it be that, back then, one was able to confine his most cherished younger sister at the bottom of the mountain for twenty years? Liu Yanchang couldn't help but chuckle; what of the immortals? They are still not as good as an ordinary mortal like himself

I do not remember how those days were spent walking through despair; in any case, in the end, I surprisingly won, winning decisively yet inexplicably

And Yaoji finally realized that the ailing man on the entwined bed was none other than her own wayward son

Ordinariness, that is my greatest expectation.

Suddenly, I recalled how back in the day, when I was tired from practicing, Sanmei would gently pat and massage me like this

Cautiously taking a few steps, it then paused to probe with its antennae, and carefully slipped into the sleeve along the fingers

Existence is a burden, and is not this solitude also a burden?

Yang Jian listened calmly, and upon hearing the name Yao Ji, he let out a quiet sigh

It has always been difficult to be a good person. Given your current state, those who are aware know that we took you in out of sympathy, while those who are unaware may blame the Three Holy Mothers and Chen Xiang, thinking that they did not take good care of you, disregarding familial bonds

She avoided Yang Jian's gaze and spoke somewhat unnaturally

To enter or not to enter? I remain in contemplation, unable to decide.

Death is certainly not easy, yet living on is equally arduous

The Three Holy Mothers stood outside with her for a while, and finally said: "How about I accompany you inside to see the second... to see him?"

The injuries and illnesses have worsened significantly? Yang Jian's complexion is worse than expected

The door had been pushed open a crack, he closed his eyes, yet could not conceal the anticipation on his face

A few drops of tears slowly fell from the cheeks

The entire body was still filled with indescribable pain, and Yang Jian made every effort to consolidate the chaotic vital energy, while cold sweat continuously seeped from his forehead

Therefore, Master Kang asked me to inform you that he has taken the Howling Celestial Dog and will go to the Antarctic Immortal to seek the Worry-Free Herb, to help him forget everything from the past and start anew

In the innermost courtyard, a small room was hastily prepared, and Yang Jian was settled in after a quick tidying up

He has always looked down on himself, unable to understand how his beloved younger sister, whom he cherishes like a precious treasure, could possibly take an interest in a useless scholar like him

Yet he does not spare himself, nor does he spare his younger sister's child

For thousands of years, he has never shied away from difficulties in any endeavor. It is precisely due to this tenacious and almost stubborn character that he has transformed from an inexperienced child into the formidable judicial deity who commands respect across the three realms, safeguarding the future of those he cares for and cherishes.