Outside of Time

As Li Zimei's soft voice echoed, Xu Xiaohui in the private room involuntarily opened her eyes and looked at Xu Qing.

No wonder she couldn't recognize him, it was Xu Qing in her memory who looked dirty and dirty.

But now, the person standing at the door of the private room has a slender figure as tall as a pine, and his long black hair is shawled casually, showing an indescribable elegance, especially the face that makes people addicted.

Extremely handsome.

A face like a sculpture, with clear features, and a pair of slender ice eyes under a pair of sword-shaped eyebrows, which are dark and deep. The light revealed inadvertently and the spiritual power on his body make people dare not underestimate him.

"It's me." Xu Qing nodded.

Xu Xiaohui's pretty face turned red, she picked up the wine glass and drank to hide her inner fluctuations.

Zhou Qingpeng on the side laughed and stepped forward to greet him.

"Junior brother Xu Qing, come and take a seat."

Looking at them, Xu Qing politely clasped his fists and sat aside. He also glanced at the three of them. Compared with the indifference and cruelty contained in the sect, these three disciples who started in the same batch as him obviously still have some kindness left. .

But obviously the sect's environment has also changed for them. For example, Zhou Qingpeng seemed to be full of spring breeze, but Xu Qing could still see the fatigue hidden in his expression.

Especially on him, there are some more vicissitudes of life, which is the growth gained after experiencing some things.

As for Xu Xiaohui, Xu Qing couldn't quite describe her changes. He just felt that she seemed more and more like the woman in the feather tent in the scavenger camp.

Only Li Zimei has not changed much, but in her inferiority and restraint, her eyes have become more vigilant and cautious. It seems that for her, anyone who appears around her makes her wary.

Time passed slowly, and as everyone briefly communicated, although Xu Qing was mostly silent, the atmosphere in the room became lively with each other's emotions. After all, for them, the time to enter the sect was still too short.

It's just that Zhou Qingpeng and Xu Xiaohui were mostly laughing and chatting. Li Zimei, like Xu Qing, also chose to remain silent. Occasionally when she looked at Xu Qing, she looked obviously embarrassed and inferior.

Soon, Zhou Qingpeng, who had had a few more drinks, spoke with emotion.

"Actually, before I entered the sect, I knew some things about the sect, but when I actually came in, I realized that there is a difference between what I heard and what I experienced personally. In Qixuetong... it is too difficult to live a better life. If you are not careful, you will die."

"You should have similar feelings... Junior Brother Xu Qing, I still don't know which department you went to work in? I went to the Coastal Defense Department. Xiaohui is also very capable. He redeemed the Dharma Ark in a short time and was assigned to the Dispatch Department. "

Xu Xiaohui on the side had a complicated smile when she heard this and nodded.

"I'm in the Crime Hunting Department." Xu Qing was a little uncomfortable with the atmosphere here, which made him feel that it was contrary to the indifference and cruelty of everyone outside, so he spoke softly.

"Crime Catcher?" Xu Xiaohui's eyes lit up again.

Li Zimei on the side showed some envy in her eyes. Compared to Xu Xiaohui, although she is no longer dressed as a dirty scavenger, she is still very ordinary, so she lowers her head more often.

For her, three of the four people at the same time had magic boats, but she was the only one who was ordinary. This made her sit here with a lot of pressure.

"Junior Brother Xu Qing, you actually went to the Murder Division. Your Murder Division did a big thing a few days ago. Thousands of Yejiu's heads were hung on the city walls. Everyone has been discussing these days. By the way, your In this operation, with your Qi and Blood Transformation strength during the entrance test, are you also participating?”

Zhou Qingpeng's expression changed slightly when he heard this. He had seen Xu Qing once before and felt the spiritual energy fluctuations in Xu Qing's body. He just found that it seemed to be stronger, so he tested it again.

"However, such a large-scale mission is actually extremely risky. Although Junior Brother Xu Qing, you are good at physical training, after all, your magic is the sharpest. As newcomers, we have just entered the sect. The key is to work hard to survive and practice. There will be many in the future Opportunities allow us to express ourselves.”

Xu Qing glanced at Zhou Qingpeng and saw the other party's temptation. In fact, he felt that the three people at the same time were all very good in character and did not have too many bad intentions. This was also the reason why he was willing to come here, except for the ghosts and horses. Another reason.

So he nodded and said nothing.

"The Crime Catching Department of the Seventh Peak is the same as our Coastal Defense Department. There are many fierce people in it. By the way, Junior Brother Xu Qing, I heard that this time your Crime Catching Division produced a remarkable figure."

"It seems that there is a fierce man in the Xuanbu of your Murder Division. I don't know his name, but I heard that this man actually killed the enemy chief of Qi Condensation Dzogchen. He was the only non-captain level in this operation. Those who kill enemy chiefs can only do it when they have reached the peak of the sea. It is said that they will be promoted for such achievements. "

Zhou Qingpeng sighed with emotion, his eyes full of admiration. These words were no longer a temptation, but true envy.

In his opinion, this matter cannot be related to Xu Qing. Although Xu Qing is very strong in physical training and can turn his energy and blood into shadows, after practicing the Sea Transformation Sutra, Zhou Qingpeng has realized that the techniques of the Sea Transformation Sutra are sharp. It is easy to kill and refine the body, especially in the place where the murderer is arrested, there are many strong people.

Even though he had noticed that Xu Qing's Sea Transformation Sutra's spiritual energy was very powerful in the medicine shop before, he still didn't associate it with being able to stand out from the powerful murderers and kill the enemy chieftain of Qi Condensation Dzogchen.

"I've also heard about this. It's been rumored a lot these days. It seems to be from Xuanbu Team 6." Xu Xiaohui was at the side, picking up dishes for Xu Qing and Zhou Qingpeng, and said with a smile.

In the past few days, disciples from various departments of the Seventh Peak were all talking about the operation of the Criminal Division to capture Yejiu, especially the leaders in this operation. Most of them were discussed.

Xu Qing was a little surprised. In the past few days, he had focused on finding the opportunity to kill the mermaid boy and did not pay attention to these things. At this moment, it was the first time he knew about the rumors from the outside world and the first time he heard that he was going to be promoted.

"It has nothing to do with us anymore. For us...survival is the key."

Zhou Qingpeng sighed and touched his leg, where there was a scar that had not completely healed. Then he looked up and saw Xu Qing had been silent and spoke seriously.

"Junior brother Xu Qing, you can't be too withdrawn all the time. You need to change your character. You need to learn to be flexible and give gifts to your bosses. Only in this way can you have a chance to be protected and survive better. "

Xu Qing nodded when he heard the words. He was not good at words and didn't know what to say, so he spent most of the meal listening. Zhou Qingpeng also slowly regained his energy before entering the sect, and sometimes laughed. A toast changed the atmosphere.

During this period, Zhou Qingpeng obviously drank too much and showed off his achievements.

For example, how harmonious was his relationship with his current boss in the Coastal Defense Department? How many friends did he make in the Coastal Defense Department? What kind of conveniences did he get? He even offered to improve Xu Xiaohui's network of contacts.

Of course, he did not forget to persuade Xu Qing to change his behavior many times. He also told Li Zimei to ask the Coastal Defense Department if they needed any handymen and wanted to recommend them.

"My boss promised me that as long as my performance in the assessment this time is better, he will introduce me to senior brother Ding Xiaohai. As you guys know, senior brother Ding is known as the first person to practice Qi in our Seventh Peak." Zhou Qingpeng She was very proud in her heart, and Xu Xiaohui on the side even smiled and flattered her, making the atmosphere in the private room more harmonious.

Xu Qing also smiled and raised a glass of congratulations.

He doesn't hate Zhou Qingpeng. Everyone has their own way of living. Xu Xiaohui was able to obtain the Dharma Ark so quickly, presumably because of his abilities. As for Li Zimei, Xu Qing was not good at communication, but he felt that he could recognize her at first sight. The observation ability of oneself and the other party must be extremely keen.

This meal took almost an hour to eat.

After three rounds of drinking, it was already late at night outside, Zhou Qingpeng was even more drunk, and everyone was over. During this period, Zhou Qingpeng gave Gui Yu Limu to Xu Qing, but before Xu Qing could give him the money, Zhou Qingpeng waved his hand.

"My family is fine. These things are just gifts between friends."

Xu Qing glanced at the bag containing Gui Yu Lim, and noticed the sincerity in Zhou Qingpeng's expression. He really planned to give it to him, so he thought about it and did not force the money to be given to him. He cupped his fists to say thank you.

At this moment, the four of them walked out of the private room and arrived at the door of the restaurant. Zhou Qingpeng looked at Xu Qing and spoke with a smile.

"Junior Brother Xu Qing, I am from the Kun Department of the Coast Defense Department. I don't know which department you are from the Murder Division. From now on, we will interact more often. I will also go to you to catch up with the past in my free time. We are in the same period and must move around more. In this indifferent place In our sect, we can trust each other the most, so we should move forward together. "

Xu Qing nodded when he heard this.

"I'm from Xuanbu."

"Xuanbu? You are in the same department as that fierce man. He is from the sixth team. Brother Xu Qing, which team are you from?" Zhou Qingpeng sobered up a bit after hearing this. Xu Xiaohui on the side was also surprised.

Xu Qing looked at Zhou Qingpeng, Xu Xiaohui, and Li Zimei, whose eyes were focused on him, and hesitated.

"I'm also from Team 6..."

Zhou Qingpeng's eyes widened and he was stunned for a moment.

Xu Xiaohui's face showed disbelief and she said something in surprise.

"Being in the same department and team with that tough guy? It seems like that tough guy is also named Xu..."

Before she finished speaking, even if Xu Xiaohui reacted slowly, she still thought of something and was momentarily stunned.

"It seems that there are only about twenty people in a team..." Zhou Qingpeng said in a low voice, now completely sober from the wine.

Only Li Zimei looked at Xu Qing with a look of shock and surprise. In fact, when she saw Xu Qing for the first time, she was keenly aware that the smell of blood on him had not dissipated.

The surrounding atmosphere was silent for a while. After a while, Zhou Qingpeng laughed and clasped his fists towards Xu Qing to hide the horror in his heart.

As for Xu Xiaohui, she looked in a daze, looking at Xu Qing and hesitated to speak, but in the end she still didn't ask.

Soon everyone dispersed in a hurry with their thoughts on their minds.

However, after Zhou Qingpeng left, his body trembled, with disbelief and a hint of expectation in his eyes. He immediately took out his identity token and asked people. He wanted to know how many people named Xu Zhi were in the Sixth Team of Xuanbu. people……

Xu Qing glanced at the figures that had dispersed at the same time, turned around and left in the night, but after walking a few steps, he seemed to have checked something, and turned back to look towards the restaurant.

There was a thin figure standing at the door of the restaurant, discussing something with the waiter, and the waiter seemed a little impatient.

"You are a disciple of the sect after all. Don't embarrass me. What you just ate has been collected. If you want to pack it up, you should have told me earlier."

This thin figure was none other than Li Zimei. She had left and returned, and now she looked a little bitter as she listened to the waiter's words.

Xu Qing looked at this scene and walked over in silence. As she got closer, Li Zimei immediately noticed it. When she turned around and saw Xu Qing, her face turned red for an instant, and turned pale again the next moment. She stayed there, her pride making her body faint. Trembling.

"It shouldn't be accepted so soon." Xu Qing walked closer, looked at the man, and spoke calmly.

The store clerk glanced at Xu Qing. He had seen many disciples in the restaurant and felt that the one in front of him was a bit difficult to deal with, so his attitude became respectful.

"It should be confiscated." As he said that, he quickly went in and came out a short time later, holding the packed box in his hand and handing it to Li Zimei.

Li Zimei thanked her in a low voice and stood there very reservedly. The reason why she left and came back was because she didn't want to be seen. Her pride made her bite her lip until it bled.

"It's okay. Meals shouldn't be wasted. When I was a kid, I ate too much leftover food from other people's homes. Sometimes we had to grab it together to get something to eat." Xu Qing said calmly.

Li Zimei raised her head and looked at Xu Qing. She opened her mouth and was speechless. Under the moonlight, the wind blew up and blew up Li Zimei's hair, revealing a deep slit on her neck that was usually covered up. of scars.

Looking at Li Zimei, Xu Qing thought of the little girl in the scavenger camp for some reason, and even felt the strong foreign aura of Li Zimei.

The disciples who did not exchange for the Fa Zhou may not have much income, but that is compared with the Fa Zhou disciples.

Compared with ordinary people, it is still quite acceptable, so Li Zimei's state should not be like this, unless she is using all her income to exchange contribution points in order to purchase a Dharma Ark, which means she is extremely frugal in her daily life.

So after Xu Qing was silent, he took out a few white pills he had refined from his leather bag and put them in Li Zimei's hands.

"Come on, I want to see the day you redeem the Dharma Ark."

After saying that, Xu Qing turned and left.

Everyone has their own way of living, and there is not much they can do to help. Everything is their own choice.

Li Zimei stared blankly at Xu Qing's back. She looked down at the white pill in her hand for a long time. An indescribable warmth emerged deep in her heart. In this cold world, in this cruel sect, such warmth was her first time. emerge.

So she was silent for a long time, and when she looked up again, her eyes were filled with gratitude.

She was grateful for the white pills given by the other party, and even more grateful for the words of encouragement.

Her self-esteem prevents her from needing sympathy and rejects any pity, but she needs encouragement.

"Thank you, I will definitely exchange it for the Dharma Ark!"——

Two more chapters with more than 8,000 words. Compared with the number of updates in my previous books in the same period, this book broke the record... It took 27 days since the book was published and almost 260,000 words were updated.

But I had fun writing it