Taking the opportunity of traveling through books

Leave the waves and return to the ordinary

The golden light eventually faded, and Hao Shuang, Wei Qing, and Wei Xue fled in panic, leaving only a lingering darkness in the air. I breathed a sigh of relief, my frayed nerves finally relaxing. Beside me, Hao Yang also put away his fighting stance and gave me a bright smile: "Wife, we won."

"Yeah, we won." I smiled back, but a faint sense of unease welled up in my heart. Although we'd won the battle, the looks in Wei Qing's and the others' eyes told me this wasn't the end.

In the days that followed, we deliberately returned to our ordinary lives. Every morning, Hao Yang and I would go to the market to buy groceries, bargain, chat with the neighbors, and experience the long-lost atmosphere of everyday life. Hao Yang seemed to enjoy this life; he always enthusiastically helped me carry the groceries. The sunlight on his face reflected the tenderness in his eyes.

"How about having braised pork for lunch today?" Hao Yang asked me while picking fresh pork belly.

"Okay," I nodded with a smile, "I haven't eaten the braised pork you made for a long time."

Back home, Hao Yang donned an apron and bustled about in the kitchen. I sat on the balcony, basking in the sun, flipping through an ancient tome I'd found at a used bookstall. The sun warmed my body, and a gentle breeze caressed my cheeks, bringing a hint of fresh floral fragrance. Everything seemed so peaceful and beautiful, as if the previous battle had been but a nightmare.

However, I knew this was just the calm before the storm. Wei Qing and the others would not give up, and they must be secretly plotting something new.

This feeling grew stronger and stronger, like a tiny thorn in my heart, preventing me from truly relaxing. I often felt that someone was watching me from behind, but whenever I turned around, I could see nothing.

One afternoon, I went shopping alone, hoping to buy Hao Yang a new shirt. As I walked through the bustling crowd, the feeling of being watched hit me again. I looked around warily but still didn't see anyone suspicious. Was it just my imagination?

I shook my head, trying to dispel the uneasiness. Just then, I saw a familiar figure flash by the corner of the street. It flashed by so fast that I couldn't see clearly. But in that instant, I clearly felt a chilling presence.

Was it Wei Qing? Or Wei Xue? Or… Hao Shuang?

My heart sank, and a sense of foreboding washed over me. I quickened my pace, wanting to catch up and see what was going on. However, when I reached the corner, there was no one there.

I stood there, my heart racing, cold sweat trickling down my forehead. I knew they hadn't given up; they were still lurking in the shadows, watching me intently, waiting for the next opportunity to strike...

"Wei Yao!" A deep voice suddenly sounded behind me.

I turned around suddenly and saw Hao Yang standing behind me, frowning and looking at me with concern.

"What's wrong? You don't look well." He walked up to me and touched my forehead. "Are you feeling unwell?"

I shook my head and tried to force a smile: "It's okay, maybe I haven't slept well recently." I didn't want to make him worry, but the lingering feeling of uneasiness prevented me from completely relaxing.

"You've been absent-minded lately," Hao Yang was not deceived by my smile, "Did something happen? Tell me, okay?" His eyes were full of concern, which made me unable to refuse.

I hesitated for a moment, then told him my recent feelings: "I always feel like someone is following me, but every time I look back, I can't see anyone. Maybe it's just my imagination."

Hao Yang's expression turned serious. "It's not an illusion. I also feel something unusual." He looked around, his eyes scanning the pedestrians on the street sharply. "It seems they haven't given up."

"What should we do?" I asked anxiously.

"Don't worry," Hao Yang held my hand and gave me strength, "I will protect you. Let's go home first."

On the way home, we all remained vigilant, constantly paying attention to our surroundings. Although the streets seemed calm and bustling with people, I could sense an undercurrent of danger approaching.

After returning home, Hao Yang immediately strengthened the home's defenses. He checked all the doors and windows to make sure they were locked, and set up some simple formations in the yard. Although we are trying to live an ordinary life now, we all know in our hearts that this is only temporary.

Over the next few days, we tried to minimize going out, and even when we had to go out, we would go out together. Hao Yang stayed by my side every step of the way, and his presence made me feel at ease.

However, this peace did not last long. One evening, while we were having dinner, we heard a rapid knock on the door.

"Who is it?" Hao Yang asked vigilantly.

"It's me, the neighbor aunt!" A familiar voice came from outside the door.

I breathed a sigh of relief and said to Hao Yang, "It's the neighbor lady. I'll go open the door."

I opened the door and saw the neighbor lady standing outside with a basket filled with some fresh fruits.

"Wei Yao," the neighbor lady greeted enthusiastically, "I just picked some fresh fruit and thought I'd bring some over to you."

"Thank you, Auntie." I took the basket and was about to invite her into the house to sit down, but suddenly I saw a dark shadow flash behind her.

I was startled and instinctively tried to close the door, but it was too late. A figure quickly rushed into the room and pushed me away.

"Wei Yao!" Hao Yang exclaimed and rushed forward.

I fell to the ground, and the fruit basket in my hand also fell to the ground. The bright red apples rolled all over the ground, which was particularly dazzling under the light. I looked up and saw a familiar figure standing in front of Hao Yang, holding a dagger that flashed with cold light.

It’s Hao Shuang!

He smiled coldly, his eyes filled with murderous intent: "Long time no see, Hao Yang."

Hao Yang stood in front of me, staring at Hao Shuang with cold eyes: "What do you want to do?"

"What for?" Hao Shuang sneered, "Of course I'm here to take your lives!" He raised his dagger and stabbed at Hao Yang fiercely...

I widened my eyes in horror and tried to stop him, but I couldn't move. At the critical moment, Hao Yang dodged Hao Shuang's attack and quickly counterattacked, hitting Hao Shuang in the chest with a palm.

Hao Shuang groaned, staggered back a few steps, and dropped the dagger in his hand. He covered his chest and glared at Hao Yang fiercely: "You...you just wait!"

After saying that, he turned and ran out the door, disappearing into the night.

I got up from the ground and looked at Hao Yang in shock: "Are you okay?"

Hao Yang shook his head, his face solemn: "I'm fine. It seems that they really want to kill us."

He walked to the door, picked up the dagger on the ground, and a cold light flashed in his eyes: "This battle has just begun..." He suddenly turned to look at me with a complicated look, and he hesitated to speak. In the end, he only said one sentence: "I'll go see the neighbor lady..."

After Hao Yang left, I hurried over to the neighbor's aunt. She seemed terrified by what had just happened. Her face was pale, her lips trembling, and she couldn't speak. I lifted the fruit basket from the ground, picked up the scattered apples, and asked anxiously, "Auntie, are you okay? Are you hurt?"

The old lady shook her head, her eyes still filled with fear. It took her a long time to recover. She tightly grasped my hand and said in a trembling voice, "Child, what just happened was..."

I patted the back of her hand soothingly: "It's okay, it's gone, it's okay..." I didn't know how to explain it to her, so I could only repeat this sentence over and over again.

Hao Yang came back soon, with a serious look on his face. He said to me, "Auntie is fine, she was just frightened. I have used my spiritual power to help her calm down."

I nodded and asked Hao Yang to take the neighbor's aunt home. After watching them leave, I leaned weakly against the door frame. The scene just now was still vivid in my mind. Hao Shuang's eyes and fierce movements were all imprinted in my mind like a knife, lingering.

After Hao Yang returned, we increased security at home and set up a more powerful defensive formation in the yard. I knew that if Hao Shuang failed this time, she would definitely retaliate even more fiercely next time, so we had to be fully prepared.

For the next few days, we barely left the house, spending every day practicing and cultivating our formations. Hao Yang protected me, teaching me various spells and self-defense techniques, and repeatedly admonishing me to remain vigilant at all times.

I understand his worries, and I understand the situation we're in. Although we appear to be living an ordinary life, danger is like an invisible net, surrounding us tightly, and we never know when it will strike again.

To ease the tension, I started learning to cook, studying various recipes and trying to make some dishes that Hao Yang liked. Every morning, I would get up early, make breakfast, and then practice magic with Hao Yang in the yard.

In the evening, we would take a walk in the sunset, chat about some light topics, try to forget the dangers and anxieties, and enjoy a moment of tranquility and warmth.

The days go by one by one, and life seems calm, but I know that this is just the calm before the storm.

"Let's go for a walk in the park." One evening, Hao Yang suddenly suggested.

I looked up at him. He hadn't smiled so easily in a long time. I nodded, changed into some light clothes, and went out with him.

As the sun sets, people come and go in the park. Children are chasing and playing on the grass, and old people are sitting on benches chatting and resting. It is a peaceful and tranquil scene.

I took a deep breath, tried to put all the worries and anxieties behind me, and a long-lost smile appeared on my face.

However, this tranquility did not last long, as a shrill sound broke the peace of the park.

"Hey, isn't this our Miss Wei? How come you have time to take a walk in the park?"

I turned around and saw Wei Qing, her follower Wei Xue, and Hao Shuang standing not far away, with undisguised mockery and malice on their faces...