bookcurios Chapter 206 Xuannv 70
Chapter 206 Xuannv 70
Jiaojiao blinked her star-like eyes, her fine eyelashes trembled slightly, her brows knitted slightly, as if there was an unsolvable mystery lingering in her heart. She bit her lower lip lightly, her expression hesitant and confused, and whispered: "So, until now, I still feel like I am in a fog, full of confusion, and I can't figure it out. Are you really Brother Zitong? Why do I feel so strongly that we have never met before?"
Zi Tong looked at Jiao Jiao, and there seemed to be stars twinkling in his deep eyes, which were full of endless gentleness and sincere apology. The corners of his mouth lifted slightly, outlining a comforting smile, and his voice was like a gurgling stream, flowing gently in the air: "Hello, Jiao Jiao. I am Zi Tong. What happened today was like an unexpected storm, disturbing your peaceful heart. It's all my fault. His rash appearance frightened you and brought you many bad experiences. I am full of guilt. I just hope you won't be too scared, and don't let this bad memory bother you for a long time."
Jiaojiao took a few steps and came to Zitong. Her bright eyes were like clear lake water, reflecting Zitong's figure. The worry in her eyes was like the darkening haze of dusk, spreading. She stretched out her hand, as if wanting to touch him, but then retracted it. Her tone was as gentle as falling feathers, full of concern: "Hello, Brother Zitong. I can feel that you seem to be carrying a heavy yoke, and your whole body is shrouded in haze. You are not in a good state. There must be some unknown past between you, right? If you are willing to talk, I am here and willing to be your listener."
Zi Tong's face was filled with guilt, and the self-blame in his eyes was like a bottomless pool. He bowed deeply to Jiao Jiao, and said in a hoarse and low voice: "Jiao Jiao, I am sorry for you. His recklessness was all caused by me, and I am unforgivable. We should have met under better circumstances, but now... every time you encountered unpleasantness, it was my fault. You saw him again and again, and that was actually the side of me that lost control. His impulsiveness and rudeness were like a sharp knife stabbing you, and I was the one who handed the knife. I really can't forgive myself."
Jiaojiao's eyes were full of heartache. She gently pulled Zitong's sleeve and said, "Brother, don't say that. I don't mean to blame you. I just want to know why this happened."
A trace of pain flashed across Zi Tong's eyes, and his lips trembled slightly: "It's all my fault... There are hidden dangers in my martial arts, like a bomb that can explode at any time, affecting my mind. But the most important thing is that I am too cowardly in front of feelings and cannot control the entanglement in my heart, which led to this situation. This is my own sin, but you have been implicated as well, I..." At this point, Zi Tong's eyes turned red and tears welled up in his eyes.
Jiaojiao gently patted Zitong's shoulder, trying to comfort him: "Brother, don't worry too much. In fact, he didn't cause me any substantial harm. He just teased me occasionally. I just regarded it as a somewhat annoying joke. You really don't have to blame yourself so much."
Jiaojiao frowned, thought for a while and then said, "It's just that your current situation seems really complicated. I'm a little confused and have no idea what's going on."
Zi Tong sighed slightly, with a hint of helplessness in his eyes: "I probably know the reason, but sometimes, I don't have the ability to change it. In fact, he is me, and I am him. We are one, we are both Zi Tong."
Jiaojiao said "Hmm?" with a puzzled look on her face. This was not the first time she had heard Zi Tong say this, but every time she heard it, she felt that there was something wrong, as if there was a fog shrouding her that made her confused.
Zi Tong slowly raised her head, looked into the distance, and fell into memories: "It's like this, he should have told you something. Our Purple Fox clan needs to go through a long period of practice to purify our bloodline and eventually achieve the Purple Fox bloodline. And I was the first person in the clan to try. At that time, I was a very cowardly mixed-haired fox with no status in the clan. The clan members all disliked me, hated me, and often bullied me. Those days... I really can't bear to look back on them."
Jiaojiao's eyes instantly turned red, tears welled up in them, she couldn't help but reach out and gently hold Zitong's hands, those hands were warm and powerful, but seemed to hide countless pains. Her voice was a little choked, and she said distressedly: "Brother, you have suffered so much before?" Jiaojiao seemed to see the weak and helpless Zitong, struggling alone in the darkness. Every picture was like a sharp blade, piercing her heart fiercely, and the feeling of pity was like a flooding tide, surging in her chest.
Zi Tong lowered his head slightly, a bitter smile appeared on the corner of his mouth, that smile was full of self-mockery and helplessness. He spoke slowly, his voice carrying a hint of distant memories: "In the past, the figures of gods and demons shrouded the entire world. Their existence was like a towering mountain, leaving all living beings to look up to. In that era, the purity of blood was like an insurmountable natural barrier that divided the world's creatures into distinct groups. Everyone's requirements for blood were almost cruel, a prejudice that went deep into the bone marrow. It can be said that as long as your blood was lowly, you would be regarded as an ant in the dust, despised, and despised, without the slightest dignity."
Zi Tong took a deep breath, and a trace of determination and tenacity flashed in his eyes. The light was as bright as a meteor in the dark night: "In such a dark environment, I knew clearly that if I didn't want to be bullied, if I didn't want to spend my whole life in humiliation, I had to make myself strong, strong enough to fight against the injustice in this world. So, I began to be extremely strict with myself. I treasured every training link and every opportunity to practice, and never missed any possibility of improving myself. Even if my efforts seemed ridiculous and insignificant to others, like an ant trying to shake a tree, I never gave up, because I knew that was my only way out."
In Zitong's eyes, pain surged towards him like a surging tide, almost drowning him. His lips trembled slightly, and every word seemed to be squeezed out from the depths of his soul: "In that cold era where talent was determined by blood, without the blessing of noble blood, it was like a bird without wings and a fish out of water. No matter how much effort I put in and how much sweat I shed, in the eyes of those who were blinded by prejudice, I was always just a low-level goblin. Cultivating immortals and becoming a god was like an unattainable fantasy to me. I could only wander alone in the endless darkness, without seeing a glimmer of hope. That kind of despair was like a thousand arrows piercing my heart, and it almost made me collapse."
At this point, Zi Tong's eyes suddenly became bright, and it seemed as if there were bright stars shining in that brightness, shining brightly. His tone also became soft and warm, like a spring breeze blowing across the lake: "Later, the gears of fate began to turn, and I met my master. The master was like a bright lamp, illuminating my way forward. And Zi Ning, she was like an angel, walking into my life with warmth and kindness. It was she who patiently taught me how to practice and made me see the possibility of changing my destiny. From that moment on, my life had a direction and a goal to strive for, just like a lonely boat drifting in the dark sea saw a lighthouse. I began to practice desperately, and every step was firm and down-to-earth. I fought with myself and fought against fate for countless days and nights, purifying my bloodline bit by bit. Finally, after a long period of hard work, I became the second lucky person in the world to have the bloodline of the purple fox. At that moment, I seemed to be reborn."
Jiaojiao's eyes sparkled, and the corners of her mouth turned up, revealing a warm smile: "Then you are really lucky, Senior Brother. You know what? My life experience is actually similar to yours. Once, I also struggled in the darkness, and the people around me looked down on me and thought I was worthless. But just like you met Master and Zi Ning, I also met my benefactors, and it was they who gave me the opportunity to change my destiny. So, we are both equally lucky."
Zi Tong looked at Jiao Jiao, his eyes full of emotion and recognition. He smiled and nodded: "Yes, we are all equally lucky. This kind of luck is like a beam of light in the darkness, illuminating our way forward, allowing us to walk out of suffering and find our own direction."
Jiaojiao tilted her head slightly, her eyes wide open, like two crystal clear black gems, sparkling with a mixture of curiosity and worry. She pursed her lips and asked softly, "So, Senior Brother, you and him...what influence does he have on you?"
Zi Tong's eyes were filled with deep gratitude. He looked at Jiao Jiao, his eyes were as gentle as the warm spring sun: "Thank you Jiao Jiao for your concern. He has no bad influence on me. In fact, I can't live without him." Zi Tong paused, he looked up at the sky, as if recalling the thrilling scene in the past. After a long while, he slowly opened his mouth and continued: "Let me tell you in detail about his origins. Back then, I encountered the divine calamity, which was a terrible test that could determine my fate. Among them, the inquiry into the state of mind is the most critical link. At that time, my soul seemed to be in an illusory world. In the deepest part of my heart, I saw my deepest hidden emotions - I fell in love with Master Zi Ning. Master is to me. Words are like the bright moon hanging high in the sky, brilliant and holy, yet out of reach. And what about me? I am just a mixed-haired fox who was once despised by others. My blood is lowly, and in the eyes of everyone, I am as small as dust. This huge gap makes me feel inferior. I feel like a sparrow trying to cling to a phoenix, which is so presumptuous. This complex and contradictory emotion is entangled and torn in my heart like thorns, stinging my soul, and thus breeding inner demons. And he appeared after I went through untold hardships to eliminate my inner demons. He is like a concrete manifestation of the long-suppressed emotions in the depths of my soul, carrying the sides of me that I dare not show in front of the world, and is another reflection of my inner world. ”
Zi Tong looked at Jiao Jiao sincerely, his eyes flashing with complex light, with gratitude, expectation, and a little imperceptible worry. He spoke slowly, his voice low and gentle: "Jiao Jiao, you should have seen what happened before. In the moment of crisis, he stepped forward to protect me. Can you imagine? The situation was so dangerous at that time. Bai Zhi's power swept towards me like a surging tide, and I was almost in despair. If it weren't for him, I would have been crushed by that powerful force and disappeared from this world. It is precisely because of his protection that I can stand here unscathed and continue to talk to you after being trapped by Bai Zhi for so long. So, Jiao Jiao, I really hope that you can live in peace. He looks fierce on the surface and always says things that make people feel uncomfortable, but in fact, he is a kind-hearted guy, just like what people often say, a sharp tongue but a soft heart."
Jiaojiao nodded slightly, with understanding and tenderness in her eyes, and said softly: "Brother, I understand." After listening to Zitong's words, Jiaojiao already had the answer in her heart. She understood why Zitong's behavior was so contradictory sometimes, as if he was two completely different people. This is actually a manifestation of split personality, with two different consciousnesses and personalities in one body. However, Jiaojiao did not feel afraid or disgusted because of this. On the contrary, she was full of sympathy for Zitong's experience and completely understood his current special situation.
At this moment, a magical scene appeared. A purple light flashed out from Zitong's body, and then a palm-sized purple fox flew out. Its hair was as smooth and shiny as the finest purple silk, and it sparkled with a mysterious light in the sun. The little purple fox landed lightly on Zitong's head, scratched Zitong's hair with its small claws, and said to Jiaojiao in a proud and slightly dissatisfied tone: "Hey, what do you know, who wants to live in peace with her?" That look was like a child who was forced to do something he didn't like, cute and proud, making people laugh.
Jiaojiao looked at the small and adorable purple fox with excitement in her eyes. She stretched out her hand, grabbed it and said with a smile: "I want to get along well with you, what can you do to me?" The little fox was already cute, and in Jiaojiao's eyes it looked like a furry little ball, making her love it hard to let go.
The little fox was caught in Jiaojiao's hand, and immediately jumped up and down in a hurry. It waved its little paws and shouted angrily: "How dare you catch me! Do you know that I am your senior brother?" Its anxious and angry look made it look like an offended little adult, funny and cute.
Jiaojiao blinked mischievously, shook the little fox in her hand, and said with a smile: "I don't know. My senior brother is right in front of me, and you still want to pretend to be him, huh." The corners of her mouth raised slightly, revealing two cute dimples. Her eyes were full of cunning, and she didn't care about the little fox's anger at all.
"Hmph." The little fox snorted and turned into a wisp of green smoke and returned to Zi Tong's body.