Outside of Time

The eastern part of Nanhuangzhou.

The season has entered summer, and as the rain gradually increases, the weather gradually becomes hotter.

"It's May." After playing three poles a day and finishing the course, Xu Qing, who left Master Bai's tent, looked up at the blue sky and the dazzling sun and murmured.

Before he knew it, two months had passed since he arrived at the camp.

Recalling his experience in Blood Rain City two months ago, it seemed like a long time had passed, but it was still vivid in Xu Qing's mind.

But compared with when he lived in the slums more than two months ago, he has changed a lot.

Whether it was the improvement of his cultivation or the gain of knowledge about plants and trees, Xu Qing felt that he was constantly growing.

And during this time, he also ate a lot of meat under the rich meals of the Thunder Team, so his body became slightly more refined from the original thin one.

Moreover, due to his practice of Haishan Jue, his masculine energy and blood are extremely strong, and the aura that he instinctively exudes from all over his body gives people a sharp feeling.

Perhaps it was because he was copying the sword in the temple. Xu Qing's eyes were much brighter than others, and the more he copied, the more so he became.

Especially with taking classes from Master Bai, the accumulation of knowledge also gave him a scholar's temperament.

All of this made Xu Qing, whose hands were used to cleanliness, even though the dirt on his face was still not washed away, it was no longer able to cover up his delicate features.

This can be seen from the way the prostitutes in the tents with feathers in the camp often call him with their beautiful eyes.

But Xu Qing didn't pay attention to these. His mood has been a little low these days.

On the one hand, the Destiny Flower was not found, and on the other hand, Team Lei's age and weakness became increasingly obvious.

Therefore, Xu Qing went to the forbidden jungle less and less. After Master Bai's class ended every day, he would instinctively walk to his residence. Even if he practiced alone most of the time, Xu Qing would feel at ease when he felt the Thunder Team next door. a lot of.

He cherishes the meal time every night even more.

It was the same today. Xu Qing, who walked silently in the camp, ignored the scavengers around him and went to the grocery store first.

After seeing his figure, the busy little girl ran behind the counter without saying a word, took out a bottle of wine and handed it directly to Xu Qing.

She has become accustomed to this period of time. Xu Qing buys wine at this time every day.

"Thank you." Xu Qing said softly, looking at the scars on the little girl's face.

Although there were hideous scars, the little girl was very optimistic. She smiled at Xu Qing, and when she was about to say something, she was called over by other scavengers.

Xu Qing didn't mind, and was about to leave with the wine bottle, but his back fell into the little girl's peripheral vision. She hurriedly said a few words to the scavenger, ran to the gate, looked at Xu Qing who was about to leave, and suddenly shouted There was a sound.

"Little brother."

Xu Qing paused, and when he looked back, the little girl ran over quickly.

After approaching Xu Qing, she stretched out her right hand and opened it towards Xu Qing. There was a piece of candy inside.

"I don't know why you are depressed recently, but every time I am unhappy, my mother will give me candy, and I will feel happy as I eat it."

"This is my last piece of candy for you."

The little girl said, fearing that Xu Qing would refuse, she put it directly in his hand and ran towards the shop quickly until she reached the door of the shop. She turned back to look at Xu Qing and shouted loudly.

"Little brother, be happy!"

Xu Qing stood there in a daze, watching the little girl walk into the shop. He looked down at the candy in his hand, and for a long time...he carefully put the piece of candy away.

On the way back, there was a noise in the camp. From a distance, Xu Qing saw two convoys outside the camp, arriving one behind the other.

The convoy in front of them was much better than any convoy Xu Qing had ever seen, both in terms of the newness of the carriage and the strength of the horses. There were not only guards but also three to five middle-aged people inside, and the psychic energy emanating from their bodies was obviously fluctuating. Strong.

And they are obviously not the core of the team.

As the motorcade arrived, a group of young men and women stepped out. They were all around sixteen or seventeen years old. They were tall, well-dressed, and fair-skinned. The men were handsome and the women were beautiful.

Obviously, their status and background are extraordinary. At this moment, they seem to dislike the mess in the camp, so they camp outside the camp, and the feeling of bossing them around is very obvious.

And each of them seems to have followers around him, about a hundred people serving these fifteen or sixteen young men and women.

Although the second convoy behind them was also good, it clearly felt inferior compared to the former.

And obviously knowing the identities of those young men and women, the second convoy did not want to contact the former along the way, avoiding them and entering the camp. Most of the people who left were very low-key.

Xu Qing brushed it off.

The convoys in the camp will appear every now and then, either issuing missions or entering the restricted area alone, with everyone in them.

This is also the basis for the existence of the scavenger camp, and Xu Qing is accustomed to it.

When he returned to his residence, he saw Captain Lei moving around in the yard. Under the sun, Captain Lei's body had a hint of twilight, which made Xu Qing feel even deeper.

"You bought me some wine again, not bad." Lei Dui noticed the wine bottle in Xu Qing's hand and said with a smile.

"Okay, you go clean up the kitchen, and I'll go for a walk outside and buy some ingredients." Captain Lei said and left with his hands behind his back.

This was an agreement between him and Xu Qing. He had to buy the ingredients. Xu Qing did not refuse, but gave him more rent.

It seems like that's how he gets along with the Rays.

On this day, Team Lei came back earlier than usual. Xu Qing had almost finished cleaning up the kitchen when he came back with some meat, smiled at Xu Qing, and started cooking.

Xu Qing was sitting next to him studying as usual, but as he watched, he felt something was wrong... If this continues, today's meal time will be earlier, no longer in the evening.

Realizing this, Xu Qing understood something in his heart. He looked at the busy Lei team and hesitated to speak, and finally fell silent.

Team Lei was cooking and talking as usual.

The parents have a short life, and the food has already been cooked before dusk arrives. After placing it on the table, Captain Lei looked at the silent Xu Qing and touched his head.

"Kid, I have bought the qualification to enter Songtao City. I will pack my luggage later and I will leave early tomorrow morning." Captain Lei picked up the wine he had bought for a long time and took a sip.

Xu Qing's movements were stagnant. After being silent for a while, he lowered his head and spoke softly.

"So fast?"

Team Lei didn't say anything, and laughter could be heard for a long time.

"Actually, I bought it a long time ago and I never told you. You don't have to be reluctant to part with it. There is no such thing as a banquet in this world." Captain Lei said, taking another sip of wine.

"Come, eat."

Xu Qing looked at the vicissitudes of the Lei team, silently picked up the chopsticks, and ate silently. The food for this day should be delicious, but in Xu Qing's mouth, there was no taste.

Captain Lei watched all this and sighed softly in his heart, but still had a smile on his face and talked about trivial matters in the camp until Xu Qing suddenly spoke after burning incense.

"Why don't you wait a moment for Shizi and Luanyang? They should be back soon."

"No wait, I'm probably just as sad as you when I come back. Besides, if you have time in the future, just come and see me."

Captain Lei took out the pipe from his arms and took a puff. The smoke he exhaled covered his expression, making him a little hazy.

Team Lei ate this meal very quickly.

Until he left to pack his luggage, Xu Qing still sat there silently, looking at the food on the table. He couldn't eat anymore. After a while, he stood up. For the first time, he didn't wash the dishes and chopsticks, but came to Lei Dui's table. Room.

"Do you really want to leave?" Xu Qing asked softly.

"Don't be so sad. I'm going to live in the city. You have to be happy for me."

Captain Lei laughed and called Xu Qing to come over and help him fold his clothes.

Xu Qing walked over silently, first washed his hands carefully, and then folded them neatly.

With his help, Captain Lei's luggage was quickly packed, and he didn't want most of it, leaving it with Xu Qing.

"This house is also given to you."

"I'll pay the rent." Xu Qing said seriously.

Captain Lei smiled when he heard this and did not talk about the topic. Instead, he took Xu Qing and sat there. As time passed, he told him about the character of the scavengers in the camp, focusing on the camp owner.

"The owner of the camp is not a simple person. His background is from the Vajra Sect."

"The King Kong Sect is the number one force in this large area. Dozens of cities and camps are under their control. Their ancestor is a strong foundation builder. If you are here in the future, you have to deal with him. Always be vigilant.”

At this point, it was getting very late outside. Xu Qing noticed the fatigue on Captain Lei's face and silently stood up and left.

After looking at his figure for a long time, Captain Lei sighed.

And this night was also the first night Xu Qing had not practiced in this period of time.

He sat there and stared blankly at the dark night outside, until he saw the sky turn white, until he saw the light of the early sun.

"It went by so fast." Xu Qing murmured, feeling melancholy in his heart. He did not leave the room at this time as before, but waited until the sound of Lei Dui opening the door, and then slowly walked out.

In the early morning sun, the morning light was shining, and an old man and a young man were staring at each other in the yard.

"Kid, I'm leaving." After a while, Captain Lei showed a smile on his face.

"I send you."

"No, you go to class quickly."

"I send you."

"you……"

"I'll see you off." Xu Qing looked at Captain Lei and spoke again.

Captain Lei looked at Xu Qing, showed helplessness after a while, and nodded.

In this way, two people, an old man and a young man, walked away in this early morning camp while most of the other scavengers had not woken up. When passing Master Bai's tent, Xu Qing ran over.

Master Bai hasn't arrived yet, and the young man Chen Feiyuan is not here either. Only Tingyu is there carrying the pharmacopoeia.

"Please, please help me take a day off." After seeing Tingyu, Xu Qing spoke quickly, bowed to her, and turned to leave.

Tingyu was a little surprised. When she walked out, she saw Xu Qing and Lei Dui walking away.

The light of the early sun fell on the earth, reflecting in front of Xu Qing and Lei Dui, and shrouding their figures farther and farther away.

Along the way, Xu Qing took the package from Captain Lei and carried it on his back, silently.

Captain Lei felt complicated. Looking at the stubborn young man, he wanted to talk about trivial matters about the camp and neighbors as usual, but after a few words, he couldn't continue.

In silence, the two walked into the mountain where they came from, and walked to the place where they had rested. At that time, it was the same two of them, with Lei Tui standing tall in front and Xu Qing cautiously behind.

The former is as profound as a sword, while the latter is as lonely as a wolf.

Today, Xu Qing is in front and Lei Dui is behind.

The former is as tall and straight as a peak, while the latter is staggering and falling into the dusk.

Here, at Xu Qing's insistence, he carried the old Lei team on his back, just like when he was in the jungle.

Captain Lei sighed in his heart, looking at the profile of the young man in front of him, he spoke softly after being silent.

"You should pay more attention to the scavengers in the camp from now on."

"I know you are very powerful now, but you can't underestimate them. Scavengers, they are desperadoes. For them, it is commonplace to do whatever it takes..."

"Don't forget to feed the dogs at night. These little guys are the most trustworthy in the camp."

"Also, you must remember to eat. Don't eat cold food. Don't be too troublesome. Warm it up before eating... You are still growing, so you can't be careless."

"Otherwise, when you get older, you will know how hard it is. By the way, don't sleep on the bed board in the future. Don't be afraid of getting the bedding dirty. Remember to dry it in the sun after washing."

"besides……"

Lei Dui spoke softly, his words were fine and contained deep concern.

Xu Qing carried Captain Lei on his back, nodded slightly, and remembered what the other party said.

Until Lei Dui was talking and fell asleep due to his physical weakness, Xu Qing's steps became softer as he listened to the snoring behind him.

Try not to jump as much as possible, and stay steady even if you take a detour.

In this way, he carried the Lei team through the wilderness and around the basin until dusk appeared. As the sky became darker, their silhouettes were lengthened in the afterglow, and a city came into Xu Qing's eyes.

It was also at this time that Lei Dui woke up. He looked at the city and the city gate, and said softly after a while.

"We're here."

Xu Qing hummed slightly, feeling a stuffy feeling in his chest. At Lei Dui's request, he gently put it down.

Taking the package from Xu Qing's hand, Captain Lei looked at the city gate and then at Xu Qing. After a moment of silence, he smiled, raised his hand and touched Xu Qing's head, messing up his hair.

"Child, go back. If you miss me as an old man, come over anytime. I live at No. C, Shuiqing Road, south of the city." With that, Captain Lei took his luggage and walked towards the city gate.

Xu Qing stood there, watching the Lei team walking further and further away. He had a thousand words in his heart but didn't know how to speak, so he could only stare blankly.

It wasn't until they reached the city gate and submitted their qualifications to enter the city that the Lei team suddenly turned back.

He took a deep look at Xu Qing, raised his hand and waved, and at the urging of the city gate guards, he walked into the city and disappeared.

Xu Qing looked lonely, waiting for a long time... When dusk fell and the city gate closed, his heart suddenly felt empty.

"Take care..." After a while, Xu Qing murmured and turned around bitterly. The feeling of loneliness once again permeated his body.

As the night falls, his lonely figure is gradually obscured.

One person goes to the wilderness, one person goes to the basin, and one person goes to the mountains.

further and further.