Just like that, Gou Liang brought the bronze sword back to the shop and placed it on the table on the second floor.
After burning the best and most expensive incense and candles in the shop, Gou Liang placed a number of melons and fruits, two cups of fragrant tea, and a pot of good wine. He bowed to the bronze sword and said, "Big Brother Bi Xia, you probably haven't eaten for a long time. If you don't mind these things, please kindly accept them."
"Thank you."
A wisp of green smoke floated out of the bronze sword, and a figure landed on the ground. It slowly solidified, and then took an apple from the table and put it into its mouth to take a bite.
A crisp sound was heard, and the sweet fruit entered its mouth. Bi Xia did not remember that he liked sweets, but he had an instinctive liking for sweet fruits. He narrowed his eyes in satisfaction.
Gou Liang, "…"
Huh???
After eating the apple, Bi Xia smiled and looked at Gou Liang, who was still looking at him with wide eyes and did not realize that he was rude. He said, "Little brother, why are you looking at me like that? Was there anything wrong with my behavior just now? "
"No, no."
Gou Liang waved his hand and glanced at the ground. There was no shadow.
Gou Liang thought to himself, "As expected of a malicious spirit that has not disappeared for three thousand years. His cultivation is so profound that he can condense into a physical body." This was a legendary old ghost. However, this was the best for them. However, not having a shadow was also a big problem. He thought about how to let Bi Xia stand in broad daylight and said with a smile, "Don't call me little brother. My surname is Meng, and my name is Qi Ning. Big brother, you can call me A 'Ning. "
"A 'Ning."
Bi Xia tried to call him, but it seemed that he was not used to this kind of intimate address. He said, "I see that A 'Ning is already 20 years old. Why don't you tell me your courtesy name? We can call each other as equals."
Gou Liang smiled and said, "Nowadays, we don't use courtesy names. We call each other by their names."
Bi Xia was startled and sighed, "I see."
After expressing her gratitude to Gou Liang again, Bi Xia asked about the current era.
It had only been a few hours since he came out of the scabbard, but he had already noticed the difference in Gou Liang's attire and the way he spoke. However, it was not as obvious as the fact that these people did not use a courtesy name.
A name, a name. When a person was born, he would have a name. When he was born, he would have a name. This was a gift from a teacher or an elder. It was a sign that a young man had become a man.
Such traditions had been abandoned. When Bi Xia asked this question, he was already prepared for the world to be turned upside down. However, when he learned that the dynasty had been destroyed and that there was no longer a royal family and nobles that had been passed down for generations, even someone as calm as him was shocked.
Fortunately, he was a person who went with the flow. His soul had been imprisoned for a thousand years, so his emotions didn't fluctuate much. After calming down a little, he sighed and said, "Things change, and the world changes. Now that I'm here, I'm as ignorant as a baby. I'll have to trouble Qi Ning to explain it to me. "
"No problem."
Gou Liang told him everything he knew.
Just as they were talking, Bi Xia's body suddenly became transparent. Gou Liang was shocked. "What's wrong with you?"
"It's okay." Bi Xia didn't care about his body's condition. "My soul is damaged. This happens when I leave the bronze sword for too long. Can you tell me more about the firearms that Ah Ning mentioned just now? "
"Oh, okay. Wait a moment. I'll find some information for you."
Bi Xia was a studious student. He frowned as he looked at the information on the tablet. Perhaps his worldview had been turned upside down. He repeatedly watched the video of the nuclear bomb explosion many times. His lips were tightly pursed. Fortunately, he had a strong personality. Although his heart was in turmoil, his face was as calm as a mountain. He quickly calmed down and continued to discuss with Gou Liang. "This weapon is so powerful. If the two countries go to war, how will the people live?"
Gou Liang answered his questions one by one until the alarm clock rang to remind him to get off work.
He looked at the time. Unknowingly, it was already eight o 'clock in the evening.
Gou Liang asked him, "I live not far from here. Do you want to stay here or go home with me?"
Bi Xia's mind was in a mess. He was startled for a moment before he realized what he was talking about. He smiled and said, "Didn't Ah Ning say that he would take me home? Since this is not your home, I'll naturally go with you."
Gou Liang smiled and said, "It's not easy for me to carry the bronze sword. You can continue to look at the information. I'll find you something good and take you with me."
Bi Xia shook his head and laughed when he saw him in such a hurry. But when his gaze fell back to the military science lesson in the video, his smile froze and gradually disappeared. "Three thousand years have passed … It's no longer the era of Bi Wuzhan."
The secret room on the second floor contained Father Meng's collection. There were countless artifacts and antiques, each of which was worth a lot.
However, Gou Liang had been the Son of Heaven for many years. He had been in charge of the Wen Tian Order for many years. His eyes were very picky, and he couldn't find a good piece of jade even after searching for a long time. Seeing this, Gou Liang simply spent 1999 points to buy a piece of Soul Nourishing Jade from the system. He personally engraved it into a talisman and asked Bi Xia to move inside.
Wearing the necklace, Gou Liang pressed his hand to his heart and smiled.
I'll place you in my heart. This distance, do you like it?
*
Father Meng left two houses for the original owner of the body. One was in the city center and the other was near the antique street. Because it was close to work, the original owner of the body had been living here since he graduated from school.
"I forgot to eat dinner. I'm going to make a midnight snack. Do you want to eat with me?"
As soon as he entered the house, Gou Liang let Bi Xia out and gave him a pair of slippers as if he was an ordinary guest. Bi Xia was a baby learning to walk. He imitated Gou Liang's behavior and followed him into the living room.
Hearing this, Bi Xia bowed. "Thank you for your trouble, A 'Ning."
Gou Liang raised his hand to stop him from bowing. He took the opportunity to hold his hand as if he couldn't feel his cold body temperature. He smiled and revealed his beautiful dimples. "You're too polite, Bi Xia."
Bi Xia then remembered that he said that modern people didn't need these kinds of etiquette. His behavior was strange in the eyes of others.
Gou Liang saw the disappointment in his eyes, but he needed to adapt to these changes, so he didn't say anything. He just asked him to sit on the sofa and continue reading while he went to the kitchen to get busy.
They only had breakfast today. Gou Liang was starving, so he didn't make anything complicated. Instead, he cooked two bowls of noodles.
When the fragrance wafted out of the kitchen, Bi Xia, who was originally reading the encyclopedia, was distracted and frequently looked in the direction of the kitchen.
This bowl of noodles seemed ordinary, but not only was the fragrance enticing, but the taste was also superb.
After finishing the soup and noodles, Bi Xia put down his chopsticks and praised, "Even the palace's imperial chef is not as good as A 'Ning. Thank you for your hospitality."
"Of course. Who do you think I am?"
Gou Liang praised himself without any modesty. When he saw Bi Xia smile, he asked casually, "I can see that Bi Xia is from a rich family. I didn't expect you to be able to eat the palace's imperial food. You're not a prince, are you?"
"Prince?" Bi Xia pondered for a moment and said, "When I was born, I didn't have the title of emperor. We called the king's son Gongzi. I was born in the He Ye family, which has been passed down for generations. But the past has been extinguished with me. I can't remember everything. "
"Then … do you still remember how you died?"
Gou Liang bit his chopsticks and looked at him nervously.
Bi Xia didn't feel that this question was offensive. But when he thought of his own death, Bi Xia, who had always liked cleanliness, frowned and said, "I should have died on the battlefield. But the cause and effect, and why I joined the army, I have forgotten all of it. I can't remember. "
Gou Liang secretly breathed a sigh of relief.
Those unpleasant experiences were engraved in his soul. Maybe he would remember them tomorrow, or maybe he wouldn't remember them for the rest of his life.
But no matter what, Gou Liang hoped that he wouldn't be disturbed by the painful past.
Bi Xia's IQ was very high, as long as Gou Liang said something once, he would never forget it.
Ghosts didn't need to sleep. In the next few days, Bi Xia didn't sleep or rest to learn about the modern world. Of course, the first thing he needed to master was the history of the five thousand years of Huaxia civilization. Fortunately, he could understand modern people's language. Gou Liang bought a history teaching video online for him, so Gou Liang didn't have to waste any effort to explain.
Gou Liang accompanied Bi Xia attentively and patiently answered all of Bi Xia's questions. If Bi Xia didn't take the initiative to ask, he wouldn't say anything. He was busy embroidering on the embroidery rack.
The first time he saw him pick up a needle and thread, Bi Xia was so shocked that he asked rudely, "A Ning, what are you doing?"
Gou Liang said, "I'm making you a Daoist robe. So when you wear it, you can move like a normal person. It has a shadow and weight."
Bi Xia was inexplicably moved. "It's my honor to meet A Ning who treats me like this."
Gou Liang: … However, I'm not very happy.
Looking at Bi Xia who was focused on reading the information, Gou Liang racked his brains for the target's basic information while sewing the clothes. ↓
Name: Bi Xia, courtesy name: Wu Zhan
Gender: Male
Age: 3132 years old, died at the age of 29
Height: 192cm
Appearance Coefficient: ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Intelligence Coefficient: ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Physical Coefficient: ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Health Coefficient: ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Potential: S Level
Current Favorability: 60.
Bi Xia was sincere when he said that he was grateful. After he took him home from Sun Zhuozhuo, the target's favorability rose from 0 to 60. Gou Liang was secretly happy for a long time because of this.
However, it turned out that if it wasn't for the fact that bitterness was followed by sweetness, then the twists and turns of the world would rise first and then subside later. Gou Liang was happy too early. No matter what he did after that, he couldn't touch the favorability at all.
Ten days later, facing the fact that the favorability didn't change at all, Gou Liang finally had to stop his plan of farming favorability.
*
The Qizang Pavilion was just an inconspicuous shop on the antique street. Its business was cold and cheerless.
The Meng family's shop, which had been closed for ten days, had a distinguished guest today.
The tea in the reception room on the second floor was rising in spirals. The young man's movements were smooth and every movement was pleasing to the eye. The aroma of the tea filled the air. The rusty red tea was poured into a purple clay cup and placed in front of the guest. Gou Liang smiled and said, "Uncle Zhang, please."
As he spoke, he poured a cup of tea for Bi Xia, who was sitting next to him, and then for himself.
Master Zhang smelled the tea and took a sip. He immediately praised, "Although I'm a rough man who doesn't know much about tea, I've had the honor of drinking the tea made by Brother Meng. Nephew, you've really surpassed your master."
"You flatter me."
Gou Liang said modestly.
"The tea is ruddy, fragrant, and mellow. Although it's not a famous tea in Pu 'er, it deserves to be called a good tea."
Bi Xia was a real tea expert. Seeing Gou Liang's skillful skills, he knew that it must be a good tea. It didn't let him down.
Gou Liang smiled. "I'm glad you like it."
Master Zhang looked at the young man who was drinking the tea elegantly. He had long hair and a white shirt buttoned to the highest button. The smile on his face was so polite that it made people feel cold. He was obviously a young man under 30 years old, but standing in front of him, even Master Zhang, who boasted that he had experienced great storms and had a successful career, couldn't help but feel ashamed.
Touching the jade ring on his finger, Master Zhang said, "That day in the Sun family, I was blind and didn't recognize you."
"My father has always disliked me interfering in his work and didn't allow me to inherit his legacy. So, Uncle Zhang and I don't know each other. I was rude that day, so I'm embarrassed by what you said. "
Gou Liang poured him a cup of tea and said it was an apology tea.
Master Zhang drank it with a smile and then sighed. "I'm ashamed. That day, it was all thanks to your reminder. Otherwise, this time I really … Destroying the reputation is a small matter, but harming innocent people's lives is a big sin."
Gou Liang said, "Uncle Zhang, don't say that. Even if I didn't say much, you would be able to see the clues very quickly. Besides, you had good intentions. It's just that their luck is limited and they can't afford it. "
Although he said that, Master Zhang felt that he owed him a favor. If he really had a problem and Gou Liang saw it, his reputation would be ruined.
Who didn't cherish their reputation in this field?
Especially when it was such a low-level mistake. He was too negligent.
Seeing that Gou Liang didn't want to take the credit, Master Zhang couldn't not express his gratitude. He took out a red envelope and said, "This is a small token of appreciation. Please don't refuse it."
Gou Liang refused again and again. Seeing that he insisted, he could only accept it. Master Zhang said with emotion, "If you could inherit Old Brother Meng's legacy, with your talent, I'm sure you would have some achievements by now. It's a pity … "
Gou Liang touched his right hand. Although this hand looked no different from an ordinary person's, it had become an ornament since he was three years old. It could not do anything delicate, nor could it lift heavy objects.
Bi Xia glanced at him. The dimness in her eyes made him stop drinking his tea.
Master Zhang was busy and couldn't stay for long. Gou Liang walked him downstairs. Master Zhang said, "Old Brother Meng left this shop to you. I'm sure you have the same taste as him. If you get anything good in the future, remember to contact me."
Gou Liang said yes.
Before getting into the car, Master Zhang hesitated and said, "I don't want to show off my slight skill in front of an expert, but since I'm your elder, I'd like to remind you. Your friend's face is very strange. I can't see through it, but it seems like he has lost his soul … It seems that you don't know that a person's three spiritual and seven physical souls are indispensable. If you have the ability, you might as well take a look at him. Don't wait until there's nothing you can do. "
Seeing Gou Liang's shocked face, Master Zhang patted him on the shoulder and got into the car.
Gou Liang quickly ran back upstairs.
"What's wrong?"
Seeing Gou Liang gasping for breath, Bi Xia frowned and stood up. "You have a heart disease. You should be patient."
Gou Liang grabbed his hand and opened his palm. Following the lines on his palm, his expression changed.
"A 'Ning, why are you so panicked?"
"You … Do you know you're missing a spiritual and physical soul?"
"I know."
"Where did you lose it?!"
"… I forgot."
Forgot?
How could he forget such an important thing?!
Seeing his breathing become heavy and his lips begin to turn purple, Bi Xia was startled. He helped him sit down and said, "That one soul and one spirit are just serene essence and non-poisonous. It doesn't matter even if they don't exist."
"How can it not matter?!"
Gou Liang dared to glare at him angrily.
It was fine if it was non-poisonous. The spiritual poison was the source of anger. It could be said that all negative emotions were condensed here. Without it, his personality would be incomplete and he would not be angry at anything, but it would not hinder him from living.
But that spiritual soul was the soul of a spiritual being!
Spiritual being was the earth soul of the three souls of heaven, earth, and human. It was the only soul of the three souls that belonged to the yin. It was in charge of the sexual desire of yin and yang. Once the soul left, although it did not affect a person's lifespan and intelligence, it would deprive a person of their sexual desire! To put it bluntly, without the earth soul, the person would have sexual apathy.
It did not matter whether it was psychological or physiological.
He looked at Bi Xia, who was full of abstinence, and tears were about to come out of his eyes.
He finally understood why the favorability rating stopped at 60. It was because his dear target was too upright. He did not have any thoughts of physical contact with him at all!
Damn God, don't play with me like this. Abstinence is fun, no desire is murder!
"Ah Ning, why are you crying?"
"Bi Xia, I will definitely find your soul for you."
"Don't cry. It doesn't matter."
"No, I will definitely find it for you. You're not complete. Isn't it too pitiful? "
"How can it be?"
"Sob sob sob, I must find it for you!"
"Three thousand years have passed. It's easier said than done."
"Three thousand years is nothing. Thirty thousand years, thirty million years, I will find it for you!"
"… What if the soul has already dissipated? A soul that has left the body, without a soul, it can't exist in the world. "
"…"
Gou Liang cried out loud.