Even Tao Wu didn't see it. Was the appearance of the silver-eyed person really just a dream?
I heaved a sigh of relief. I hadn't seen him for more than half a year and had just met him. It wouldn't be good for me to do anything else in front of Tao Wu, so I could only put the matter of the silver-eyed man aside. I smiled at Tao Wu and said, "I was supposed to come over a while ago, but I ran into some trouble and delayed it until now …"
Tao Wu looked at me quietly and smiled. She shook her head and said, "This is my home and also my husband's home. It doesn't make much of a difference to come back a few days earlier or later."
She was still so considerate. I couldn't forget the guilt of not keeping my promise. I said apologetically, "It doesn't make much of a difference, but I still made you wait for so many days in vain."
Tao Wu shook her head again. "It's fine. I've lived in seclusion in this cave for a thousand years. Half a year has passed in a flash and it's not much different from one day. Husband, you don't have to blame yourself."
Hearing her say that, I couldn't take it to heart and couldn't help but feel sorry for her.
Living in seclusion for a thousand years … It didn't sound like much, but in reality, it was such a cruel word. I would go crazy if I stayed here alone for three to five days in such a cold and empty cave. I couldn't imagine how sad and helpless Tao Wu must have been to live alone for a thousand years.
However, why did she want to live here alone for a thousand years?
Previously, I had asked Tao Wu about her identity and why she was staying here, but she had rejected me, saying that it wasn't the right time to tell me yet.
This time, even the silver-eyed person said that it was the right time. Was it time to tell me about Tao Wu's background?
Thinking of this, I hurriedly asked what was on my mind.
Tao Wu was stunned and didn't directly answer my question. Instead, she stared at me in a daze. After a while, she asked in a probing tone, "Husband … Do you still not know my identity?"
I was confused by her question and shook my head. "You haven't told me … How would I know?"
Tao Wu didn't seem surprised by my answer, but her expression showed a hint of disappointment. She turned her head to the side and sighed.
"Since husband hasn't remembered my identity, it proves that the time hasn't come."
Hearing her words, I patted my head in annoyance.
Nangong was like this, Silver Eye was like this, even Lao Ai was like this. They all knew something about me, but I didn't. Furthermore, they didn't want to tell me, they just had to wait for the right time …
We are all cultivators, so of course, I know there are many taboos in many things, and I understand them very well. However, I still feel uncomfortable.
I don't care who I am, and I don't care what mission they're carrying. Isn't it better to be honest and open about everything?
Like now, he was solving a riddle step by step. It was too tiring.
I didn't say these words directly, but my face revealed a bit of displeasure. Perhaps Lao Ai sensed it, and her voice suddenly became apologetic. She hesitantly said, "Husband, I didn't mean to deceive you, it's really … Heaven's will is hard to defy. There are some words that should not be spoken before the time is right. Once spoken, it will be a disaster for both you and me.
So I … "
I smiled wryly and interrupted her. I nodded and said, "You don't need to apologize. I understand … Although the Five Flaws and Three Imperfections are taboo for people of the unorthodox path, it's also a warning for true cultivators like us.
The stronger you are, the greater the restriction of the rules of the Heavenly Path. Why would I blame you?
I'm just a bit impatient. It's fine as long as you don't mind. "
Bi 'an smiled gently. "Of course I don't mind."
After not seeing each other for half a year, I vaguely felt that Lao Ai and I were somewhat estranged. However, she didn't seem to feel that way. Instead, she behaved more naturally and familiarly in front of me. Her smile, which was rarely seen in the past, now hung on her face all the time. Her gaze towards me was also filled with enthusiasm.
Under her lead, the slight estrangement in my heart immediately vanished. As I spoke, I followed her to the stone bench in the room and sat down.
While we were chatting, Lao Ai suddenly asked about Tong Tong, asking me if Tong Tong was feeling better.
Only then did I remember that Tong Tong had admired Red Shadow for a long time. She had been nagging me to ask her to come out and talk to Sister Red Shadow the next time I came.
As I thought of this, I hastily took out the jade bracelet.
After a few seconds, Tong Tong's figure flashed and directly appeared in front of me.
After glancing at me, she turned her head and fixed her gaze on Red Shadow.
"Sister … Are you the Sister Red Shadow that Brother mentioned?" Tong Tong blinked her big eyes and asked.
Lao Ai was obviously stunned, but she quickly reacted. She first glanced at me before nodding at Tong Tong. "That's right. Are you Tong Tong?"
Tong Tong quickly nodded and jumped to Lao Ai's side. She pulled her arm and happily said, "Brother said that it was all thanks to Sister's help that I was able to wake up this time."
Lao Ai shook her head. "It was my husband who asked me to save you. You should thank him."
I didn't know why, but Lao Ai's voice was somewhat cold and the smile on her face had disappeared. As she spoke, she turned her head and glanced at me.
I couldn't help but feel a bit embarrassed. Although there wasn't anything between me and Tong Tong, I had bad thoughts about her last night. Looking at Lao Ai's cold expression, I had a feeling that I had been caught in the act.
Tong Tong was a simple-minded person and didn't notice Lao Ai's expression. She still clung to her and said with a smile, "Of course I have to thank Brother, but I also have to thank Sister. You didn't just save me last time. You also saved me once when I had just moved into the jade bracelet."
Lao Ai slightly frowned. She seemed to find it strange. She asked, "Previously?"
Tong Tong nodded. "Yes, but Sister didn't wear red clothes at that time. You wore white clothes."
Lao Ai's expression suddenly changed. She turned her head and stared at Tong Tong. She didn't speak for a long time.
Tong Tong was puzzled by her gaze. She finally stopped talking and avoided Lao Ai's gaze in fear. She turned her head and timidly glanced at me.
At this time, I also remembered that Tong Tong and I had almost lost our lives in Professor Deng's hands. I was puzzled and asked Lao Ai, "Yes, that was six or seven years ago. At that time, I was fighting with a ghost owner and almost lost my life. A figure suddenly came out of the jade bracelet and drove away that person. She saved Tong Tong and my lives.
At that time, my eyes were injured and I couldn't see anything. I heard from Tong Tong that the figure was also a woman wearing white clothes … Was it you? "
Hearing my question, Lao Ai finally spoke.
She shook her head. "It wasn't me."
Sure enough, it wasn't Lao Ai. I was surprised and asked, "Was there someone else in the jade bracelet?"
Lao Ai shook her head again. "There was no one else in the jade bracelet."
I was stunned. There was no one else in the jade bracelet, and the figure that appeared last time wasn't Lao Ai … What was going on?
I looked at Lao Ai suspiciously as I didn't understand what she meant. At this time, Lao Ai also looked at me with a trace of sadness in her eyes.
I was even more puzzled. What was going on?
After a long moment of silence, Lao Ai finally moved her eyes away from my face and said softly, "Husband, can you lend me the jade bracelet for a while?"
I nodded and handed the jade bracelet to her. "This jade bracelet is yours. If you want to use it, you can take it. You don't need to ask me."
Lao Ai took the jade bracelet and didn't say anything. She just stared at the jade bracelet for a long time. Finally, she lifted her head and asked me, "Husband, how long will you stay this time?"
Hearing her question, I smiled. "This time, I can stay longer. I won't leave for a while."
I thought that Lao Ai would be happy to hear this news, but she didn't smile. Instead, she sighed.
Before I could ask, Bi 'an said, "I have something to do … If my husband can stay here for a long time, why don't you wait for me here for a few days? After I finish that thing, I'll come back and reunite with my husband."