The protagonist committed numerous evil deeds.

Chapter 163 Song Qinghuan 4

Ten years later, Song Nan, did you never love me at all? —Song Qinghuan

"The boy you bought is wonderful; he's so young yet already knows how to be filial to you."

"That's right. Even people from the Great Jin Dynasty came to us to ask him to come and capture demons. He charges this much for each trip."

With an exaggerated expression, Song's father boasted to others that with this son, he no longer needed to travel far with the caravan.

"Song Nan is indeed capable, but these two kids are already seventeen, aren't they? Why aren't they married yet? Song Nan is always out and about. What if he sees too many pretty women and then doesn't like your little girl anymore?"

"Get out! You bastard, what are you saying! My girl is just as good-looking! I think you're just jealous that I have such a good son-in-law."

"Hey buddy, it's not that I look down on our little girl, but with Song Nan's abilities and looks, it wouldn't be surprising if she caught the eye of a high-ranking official's daughter. I'm just reminding you to be careful."

His father became a little uneasy after being reminded of this.

When he was fifteen, he had already started proposing that the two children get married. What did that kid say again? Oh, right, he said that someone had asked him to catch a demon and he had to go overnight, otherwise someone would die.

Thinking about it this way, it seems like every time he mentions this matter, the kid has something to do and wants to run away.

Even outside, this guy always says that he and Xiaoya are like siblings at home and have never overstepped any boundaries.

Mr. Song returned home with a heavy heart, looking left and right but not seeing his two children anywhere.

"Honey, where are Qinghuan and Song Nan?"

As Song's mother was mending Song Nan's clothes, she saw Song's father return and said to him with a pained tone, "Song Nan went out again, and Qing Huan just chased after her. Song Nan's injuries have only just healed, and she's already run off with some demon hunters from the county."

"Running away again?"

Mr. Song's tone was somewhat harsh, but Mrs. Song said softly, "Oh dear, why are you being so fierce? The children are doing all this for us. This time they gave us fifty taels of silver; who in this valley doesn't envy us? Later, we'll build a bigger house next to our home, and when the two children get married, and we have a few more children, our family will be lively and bustling again..."

"Marriage? I'm afraid our family can't keep this golden phoenix. But the money this kid has earned over the years is enough for our daughter to recruit ten more sons-in-law."

Thinking about it this way, Song's father felt it wasn't a bad deal, but Song's mother shook her head repeatedly, "How can that be? Qinghuan likes him."

"Tch, well, who told her she couldn't keep him? Sigh, anyway, everyone knows he doesn't like her. Even if he leaves, our girl will still be innocent."

Thinking about it this way, Mr. Song decided that if the child wanted to leave, then so be it, since the child wasn't really his own.

……

As soon as Song Qinghuan heard that someone had seen Song Nan leave the valley, she immediately dropped the firewood and ran home. When she found that Song Nan was not there, she hurried back to the valley exit.

Song Qinghuan kept running forward, her breathing became heavier, her throat was dry and sore, and her eyes gradually filled with tears.

Song Nan is lying again! Song Nan is lying again!

We agreed not to go out for the next few months, that's what we agreed on!

She ran farther and farther, faster and faster, and she lost count of how many times she had chased Song Nan out of the valley.

When Mingming was a child, she was most afraid of leaving the valley.

Suddenly, a little demon appeared behind her and pounced on her.

"what!"

Song Qinghuan fell to the ground. When she looked up and saw the little demon in front of her, all she could think about was that if she delayed any longer, she would not be able to catch up with Song Nan!

The little demon pounced on her, but Song Qinghuan dodged it, picked up a wooden stick from the ground, and rushed forward to fight the little demon.

This was her first time killing a demon, and it was much easier than she had imagined.

The wooden stick pierced deeply, blood spurted out, and the little demon vanished.

Song Qinghuan touched the blood on her face, trembling uncontrollably. So, the blood of demons isn't that different from that of humans.

"Wow! When did our Qinghuan become so amazing? It's no wonder I've spent so many days and nights with her..."

Before Song Nan could finish speaking, she suddenly rushed into his arms.

The girl's body was very soft, but the boy's body was stiff.

"Waaaaah...waaaah..."

Tears soaked his shoulder. Song Nan's hand, which had been hovering in the air, slowly moved to her back, and he gently comforted her, "Weren't you afraid to go out? Why did you come out again? I told Mother to tell you that I'll be back soon this time."

"Waaaaah... You're lying! You're lying! Mother doesn't know where the South China Sea is, and do you think I don't know either? The South China Sea is so far away, it would take you at least several months to get there!"

Song Qinghuan looked up and hurriedly grabbed Song Nan's shoulder, causing Song Nan to gasp in pain.

Song Qinghuan immediately let go, anxiously saying, "Are you... are you alright? I... I didn't mean to."

"It's nothing, it doesn't hurt. It's just a small injury, it'll be fine in a few days."

Song Qinghuan felt very sorry for him when she saw him trying to be brave.

"Please don't go out, okay? Your injury hasn't healed yet, it's dangerous."

"Song Nan, I beg you, please don't go."

Song Nan avoided her eyes and explained, "I've inquired. Those human traffickers picked me up from the Great Jin Dynasty, but they've forgotten exactly where. There are fewer demon hunters here, but more in the Great Jin. And you know what? The cities in the South China Sea are all by the sea!"

“I’ve told you before, I often dream about the sea, and I feel that my home must be by the sea. There are a few demon hunters in town who are going to study at the Jiang family in the South China Sea this time, and they can go with me. If I miss this opportunity, it will be more dangerous for me to go alone in the future.”

"Qinghuan, listen to me, the outside world is really big. It's not just about the boundless sea, but also about towering mountains that reach into the clouds, dreamlike scenery, and all sorts of outstanding people..."

Song Nan spoke with great enthusiasm, gesturing wildly as he tried his best to describe the outside world to her.

"Jinyou Valley is really too small, you have no idea what's outside..."

"enough!"

Song Qinghuan slammed down his raised hand, shouting hoarsely, "I'm not interested in the outside world! I don't want to see those mountains and seas at all!"

"All I know is that it's dangerous outside! There are far more demons and bad people outside than in the valley. Song Nan, don't run so far, it's very dangerous, very dangerous!"

"You won't be coming back..."

Song Qinghuan lowered her head and wept, her sobs making Song Nan feel distressed.

"Qinghuan, I want to find my home and my family."

Song Qinghuan grasped Song Nan's hand and whispered, "But this is your home too, and I... I'm your family too."

"Isn't there anything about this place that you'd like to stay for?"

Song Nan took the sword from his waist and hung it on Song Qinghuan's waist.

"I am a demon hunter. In this world of demons and monsters, demon hunters cannot retreat to the mountains. Otherwise, what would happen to mortals without spiritual roots? Qinghuan, a demon hunter must go out and hunt demons."

Song Nan recalled the little girl who used to peek at him practicing swordsmanship a few years ago, and who would run out in the middle of the night with a wooden stick and practice randomly on her own.

"Qinghuan, you have great talent. Remember the sword techniques and spells I taught you, practice them well, and I'll be checking up on you when you get back."

"Don't worry, whether I find my way home or not, I will return to the valley. You should go back; it's not safe outside."

After finishing speaking, Song Nan turned and left.

Song Qinghuan squatted helplessly on the ground, tears streaming down her face, watching his departing figure once again.

Time and time again! It's always the same. Why, why does Song Nan have to leave?

She didn't want to break up with him...

Although they spent far less time together than they were apart during those years, in Song Qinghuan's memory, waiting always took up more time.

This time the wait was especially long; if it weren't for the letters he sent intermittently, she would have almost thought he would never come back.