Chapter 580 Abandoning Everything for Love
"For the sake of the one he loves, he can completely abandon all his worries and constraints and move forward courageously. In his heart, he may think that as long as he can revive his mother, any price is worth it, even if it means sacrificing himself, even if it means plunging the whole world into chaos."
Although Shen He's voice was as gentle as the breeze, without a single ripple, it contained a kind of indifference and detachment from the world that had been through many hardships. The past that had once made her heartbroken seemed to have gradually faded away with the passage of time, just like the clouds that drifted across the sky, disappearing without a trace in an instant. She had already learned to let go, no longer letting the pain of the past bind her soul, but chose to face it calmly and move on.
Mingjun couldn't help but sigh after hearing what Shenhe said, and asked softly, "So... do you still hate him today?" His eyes were full of concern, as if he wanted to see through Shenhe's calm appearance and see her true thoughts deep in her heart. He knew that this question was not easy for Shenhe to answer, and no matter what the answer was, it would bring back her painful memories.
As soon as Mingjun finished speaking, Shen He shook her head gently again. Her tone was still as calm as water, without the slightest ups and downs.
"To be honest, I really don't know. Back then, I was born with the fate of being alone and doomed to be lonely and doomed to bad luck. Fortunately, my teacher was kind and gave me a red rope to bind my soul. The red rope is as red as blood, and it flashes a mysterious and dazzling light under the sunlight. It not only helps me effectively suppress the manic emotions that often emerge in my heart, so that I will not be swallowed by negative emotions, but also makes my emotions gradually become indifferent, as if I am an immortal who is out of this world and is not moved by worldly emotions.
Now recalling those long forgotten years, I no longer feel any hatred or resentment towards the person who brought me endless pain. So many years have passed, I have experienced too many things, witnessed too many deaths and separations, and the pain has gradually been diluted in the long river of time. I no longer dwell on the past, but focus on the present, work hard to practice, improve my strength, and hope that one day I can protect those I cherish and guard this land I love. "
After hearing these words, Mingjun's heart was like a raging sea, and thousands of words came to his mind. However, when he wanted to speak, those words seemed to be restrained by an invisible force, and finally turned into a sentence when he came to his mouth: "You have indeed worked hard these years..." This simple sentence seemed to carry too many unspeakable emotions and pasts. He knew that Shen He had experienced countless hardships in these years, from being cursed by fate to losing relatives, from wandering alone to practicing hard, every step was full of hardships and difficulties. The root of all this was related to the incident that year. His heart was full of guilt and self-blame. This simple sentence was the only emotion he could express at this moment.
After the words fell, time seemed to freeze. The two stood there quietly, no one spoke again. The silence was so depressing that even the sound of each other's breathing could be heard clearly. The air around them seemed to become heavy, filled with a faint sadness, and people seemed to be able to touch the unspeakable pain and helplessness.
At this time, only the breeze blew gently, and the gentle sound of the wind was like a melodious melody, quietly telling every bit of what had happened. The breeze carried the fragrance of soil and flowers, which was the breath of the earth, as if awakening those dormant memories. The leaves rustled in the breeze, as if sighing for the sad past, and as if telling those forgotten stories.
Paimeng had been paying attention to the surroundings. When she saw that she was close enough to Shen He, she opened her throat and shouted: "Shen He - we are back!" The clear and loud voice broke the silence and echoed in the air, like the sound of birds, bringing a touch of vitality to the depressing atmosphere. Paimeng's face was filled with an excited smile, and her eyes were shining with joy. She couldn't wait to tell Shen He the good news of finding the clue.
As Paimon's shouts rang out, Shen He came over from a distance, with a faint smile on her face. That smile was like the warm sun in winter, although not warm, it could bring a touch of warmth to people. Mingjun silently looked at Shen He, with a complicated expression in his eyes. There was both relief in his eyes, relief that Shen He could now face life strongly and was not defeated by the hardships of the past; and reluctance, unwilling to part with her again, not knowing when they would meet next time; and a hint of worry, worrying that she would encounter more dangers and challenges in the future, and fearing that she would be hurt again.
After a moment, he said to Shen He softly, "Then I'll take my leave first. Knowing that you are safe and sound, I feel better. If I have a chance next time, I will come to you again and tell you about those long-forgotten past events." After that, Mingjun turned around and walked slowly towards the distance. His steps seemed a little heavy, and every step seemed to be stepping on his heart, carrying endless memories and guilt.
Paimeng looked at Mingjun's receding figure. Although the distance between them was not too far at the moment, for some reason, Paimeng felt that figure looked so lonely and desolate. His back was a little hunched, and his steps were slow and dragging, as if he had lost all his strength and hope. So, she quickly raised her voice and shouted in the direction where Mingjun left: "Thank you, old man, we found a clue!" Her voice floated in the wind, with a hint of childishness and sincerity, hoping that it could reach Mingjun's ears and bring him a little comfort.
After saying this, Paimon blinked his bright eyes, looked at Shen He with excitement, then carefully handed over the "Miscellaneous Talks on Mountains and Stones" he had just found in his hand, and began to speak.
"Shen He, look quickly. This book records the specific whereabouts of the Secret Stone! It is said that you can find it as long as you go to the center of the lake over there!" Paimon's eyes were shining with anticipation. She hoped that Shen He would be happy about the good news, and hoped that their efforts would not be in vain, and that they could successfully find the Secret Stone and solve the problems they were facing.