The scene changed again, and the location was still a mystery, but it was already dawn.
At this time, Lao Luo was already an elderly Lao Luo. He turned his back to himself and stood in front of the window. Xiaolan turned around and looked around. This seemed to be Lao Luo's bedroom.
It was the first time I saw Lao Luo's bedroom. The decoration in the bedroom was simple, but clean and tidy. The bed was covered with light gray sheets. There were two photo frames on the bedside table. One of them was a photo of Lao Luo holding Luo Jiutian's shoulders.
The man is standing on a green field, with his back to the distant mountains and the rising sun, smiling brightly. The other picture is a photo of young Lao Luo and a woman, both holding a baby in their arms.
Luo Jiutian, this woman should be Lao Luo's deceased wife. The woman's face is soft and elegant, and her smile is weak but warm.
Xiaolan looked at Lao Luo's tall and straight back and sighed.
All along, Lao Luo was just a "kind-hearted boss" in their eyes. They only knew that Lao Luo's strength was unfathomable, but they ignored that he was actually a lonely middle-aged man.
Even Luo Jiutian himself might not think of this often.
Xiaolan approached Lao Luo and found that what he was looking at was not the scenery outside the window, but his mobile phone.
Lao Luo was holding the window edge with one hand and holding the mobile phone with the other hand, staring at the screen of the mobile phone.
Xiaolan stood on tiptoes and looked at the phone screen, and immediately saw the familiar WeChat avatar.
It's Wu Ren.
The conversation between the two stopped at Wu Ren's words, "Lao Luo, my baby and I have something to talk to you about."
Xiaolan looked up again.
"President, there seems to be signs of spiritual awakening in Jiutian."
These were Lao Luo's last words.
God wakes up.
Xiaolan searched everywhere for clues to the time when this conversation occurred, and finally found a desk calendar standing on the long wooden table nearby.
It was two years ago.
Two years ago, Luo Jiutian showed signs of awakening.
At this time, Lao Luo sighed slightly, put down his cell phone immediately, and looked out the window, as if he was looking for something.
Within a few seconds, he found his target, turned away from the window, and walked towards the door.
Xiaolan followed him out of the bedroom, and happened to see two figures walking in from the front door.
It's Wu Ren and Baobao again.
It turns out they are already here.
"President," Lao Luo walked up to the two of them with a worried look on his face, "Jiutian, he..."
"We know about Jiutian," Wu Ren reached out and interrupted Lao Luo, "Lao Luo, you don't have to worry about Jiutian. In fact, we have something to tell you."
Lao Luo shut his mouth.
Wu Ren and Bao Bao exchanged heavy looks, and in the next few minutes, they explained the rules of God's decree word for word.
"Although it is cruel, but destiny is like this, there is nothing we can do about it," Bao Bao said slowly, "It has never happened before that God's destiny befalls a biological father and son. Lao Luo, I understand your feelings, but..."
"That is to say, if I want to live for nine days, I have to die." Lao Luo interrupted the baby, his eyes burning.
"That's the theory, but it's not that simple. Lao Luo, I know what you are thinking. You should put down that idea as soon as possible," Wu Ren said quickly, "Which god can take over as the human god is not for any of us to say.
After all, if you really do something stupid, you will only... you will only be punished by God."
"God's fault..." Lao Luo's pupils remained motionless and his eyelids did not blink, "Is this God's fault that has befallen me? As long as my son is fine, then..."
"God's punishment, neither of you can escape," the baby's voice suddenly became a little deeper, "This is the rule."
Wu Ren's eyes dropped for a moment, then raised again, "Lao Luo, we have high hopes for you. You should know clearly which is more important. Aren't all living beings as important as your son?"
Lao Luo slowly shook his head, then nodded with a wry smile.
"In the past, I might have thought so..."
"But now, to me, nothing is as important as my nine days."
Bao Bao and Wu Ren were silent and looked at Lao Luo, whose eyes were filled with determination.
"We expected you to be like this," Wu Ren said softly, "but the awakening of the gods has already appeared in you, and Jiutian has only appeared now. If you want to change everything before Tian makes a decision, you can only
Do you think it is possible for Jiutian to catch up with your strength as soon as possible?"
Lao Luo's figure swayed, "I will... I will train him, and my son will be better than me."
"Then you go ahead," Wu Ren shook his head in disappointment, "if it's still too late."
"It's enough time."
"I hope so."
"It's enough time..."
"I will never...never leave Jiutian..."
In Lao Luo's old voice, the scene gradually blurred. When the next scene appeared, Xiaolan was surprised to see herself.
Lao Luo stood in the corridor of the Mystery Bureau, turned the phone screen to the palm of his hand, turned his head, and smiled at Xiaolan in the scene.
It was that night!
When Xiao Lan was sleepwalking that night, she saw Lao Luo standing at the door of Luo Jiutian's room. He was holding his cell phone and chatting with someone. Only later did he remember that the person he was chatting with at that time was Wu Ren.
After passing Xiao Lan, Lao Luo suppressed his smile, glanced at his son's room, took heavy steps, and left.
The next scene is finally no longer a mystery.
It's the Nine Detective Station.
Xiaolan saw Jasmine.
Healthy, whole jasmine.
Xiaolan's nose felt sore and she almost cried.
After Lao Luo and Jasmine explained something, they turned around, hurriedly got into the car, and drove away without looking back.
Jasmine watched the car drive away, her slender brows furrowed slightly and then spread out.
"Master, why does Director Luo have to leave at this time?" someone next to him asked Jasmine.
Jasmine shook her head, "I don't know, it must be an emergency, but don't worry, Uncle Luo has arranged everything, everything will be fine."
"But I always feel..."
"Don't think so," Jasmine cheered up and smiled at the young boy behind her, "Even if something happens, won't I still be there?"
"Is it okay with Director Luo?"
"Uncle Luo...he has his own ideas. Uncle Luo is so powerful, his decision must be right, don't worry."
Xiao Lan stood on the long road in front of the Jiutan Station, looking at the back of Jasmine who was walking towards the main building, and then at the car that was gradually disappearing into the horizon carrying Lao Luo to the end.
She seemed to hear the cry of fate.
The picture disappeared little by little, and the crying became louder.
It was Luo Jiutian's cry.
Lao Mu and Wu Ren put down their hands and looked down at Luo Jiutian, who was kneeling on the ground.
Such a cry that tears at the heart and lungs.
Luo Jiutian curled up on the ground in pain. He hugged his body tightly and banged his head against the ground.
Lao Mu stopped Qu Lianfan and Shen Fu who wanted to stop them. With the index finger of his left hand, the ground under Luo Jiutian was no longer so hard.
Luo Jiutian's sadness reflected in their hearts through his desperate cries and through every inch of his tightly twitching body.
Wu Ren and Bao Bao looked at him quietly for a long time. Bao Bao raised his head and glanced at Wu Ren, while Wu Ren's eyes drifted to Xiao Lan, but only stayed on her for half a second and quickly moved away.
Qin Yin and Wen Ling both shed tears, and Mr. Shen's eyes also turned red.
Baomu wanted to step forward, but the Taoist Master held his arm.
"Taoist Master..." Baomu also cried.
"He has to accept it," the Taoist priest said in a hoarse voice, "He has to grow up."
growing up.
Xiaolan smiled bitterly unconsciously.
Is this growth?
After an unknown amount of time, Luo Jiutian was almost too mute to cry. He crouched limply on the ground, and it seemed that it was becoming difficult to even breathe.
Xiao Lan was just about to step forward, but Lao Mu walked over.
He took Luo Jiutian's left arm, put his other hand around his shoulder, and easily lifted Luo Jiutian up and onto the chair.
Luo Jiutian's body was still a little unstable, and others quickly gathered around him and hurriedly comforted him.
Wu Ren returned to Lao Mu's desk, resumed his posture with his arms folded, and asked, "Jiutian, you already know everything, and you should accept it all."
Bao Bao walked directly in front of Luo Jiutian. She squatted down and looked directly into Luo Jiutian's red and swollen eyes, "Jiutian, it's time for you to make a decision."
Luo Jiutian's body was still shaking, and his tears had dried up. He looked at the baby and opened his mouth. Although he made no sound, they still understood what he said, "What decision?..."
"The responsibilities of humans and gods," Wu Ren said calmly, "do you choose to bear the responsibility that is about to fall on you?"
Qin Yin held Luo Jiutian's hand distressedly, and while crying, she looked back at Wu Ren, "Can't you ask again in a few days? At least give me a few days to slow down..."
"Slow down..." Wu Ren smiled self-deprecatingly, "I also wanted to slow down, but at the beginning... Oh, forget it, let's not talk about it. I want to hear your answer for nine days, right now."
Jiutian sobbed and looked into Wu Ren's firm eyes.
The young boy, the boy who had been doted on for twenty years, faced a fate that was coming like a tsunami.
He nodded.
"I accept."
Everyone was a little surprised.
Xiaolan didn't expect that Luo Jiutian would agree like this.
This answer seemed to be beyond Wu Ren's expectation. She put down her arms and her pupils were bright, "Really?"
"I accept it," Luo Jiutian forced himself to sit up straight, with two fires burning in his eyes, "I will become a new god, and I will accomplish what my father wants me to accomplish."
Lao Mu stared at Luo Jiutian approvingly, nodded slightly, and smiled at the corner of his mouth.
"Jiutian..." Wu Ren didn't know what to say, "You are stronger than I thought."
"What Lao Luo said is right," Baobao patted Luo Jiutian's knee and stood up, "Jiutian is an amazing kid, little god, it seems we have all underestimated him."
Wu Ren nodded silently a few times.
The atmosphere gradually stabilized. Lao Mu glanced at everyone. He adjusted his frame, cleared his throat and said, "Lord Human God, since your successor has confirmed the mission, now... I can introduce us to you. Is the new recruit in the court gone wrong?"
Wu Ren seemed to be in a good mood. She glanced at Lao Mu sideways and snorted, "That's almost it."
"New Ghost Cha?" Xiaolan asked, "Isn't it Mr. Shen?"
Mr. Shen was stunned for a moment, "I have been made a regular employee a long time ago, so I am not considered a new employee."
"Are there any other new ghosts?" Qin Yin asked with a face.
Wen Ling rubbed her eyes. She looked at Lao Mu and her eyes lit up.
"It's him!" she shouted in surprise.
"Who?" Fool and Baomu were confused, "Who did Wen Ling see?"
Luo Jiutian's eyes were attracted.
"Okay, let's not hold back any more," Wu Ren walked up to Luo Jiutian and patted his shoulder, "Jiutian, go meet Master Tianshen's new ghost."
Luo Jiutian stood up blankly and looked at Lao Mu, who had a mysterious face.
Lao Mu took out the pen from his pocket and pointed it behind him. Not long after, a figure slowly appeared in that position.
The outline gradually becomes clearer.
Xiaolan's eyes widened.
"Nine days."
Tall and thin figure, dark face.
Lao Luo stood there calmly, with his hands behind his back, smiling towards Luo Jiutian in front of him.
Luo Jiutian stood there in disbelief, motionless.
"Jiutian," Lao Luo took the initiative to extend his hand and said with a smile, "Why, don't you miss dad?"
Luo Jiutian's chin trembled, and two rows of crystal droplets fell to the ground.
"father!"
Luo Jiutian flew toward Lao Luo. When he was about to rush to Lao Luo, he suddenly stopped. He looked at Lao Luo's body hesitantly, "Dad...I...I can...I can Touch you?..."
Lao Luo smiled helplessly, grabbed his son's hand, and hugged him hard into his arms.
"Dad!...Dad...wuwu...Dad...*%**&((&..."
They couldn't understand the rest of the words. They could only see the father and son hugging each other tightly. Luo Jiutian cried bitterly. Lao Luo's eyes became more and more red and swollen. His throat trembled and he was also speechless. .
Xiaolan also laughed and cried, and everyone seemed to feel that they had never experienced such a beautiful thing.
The feeling of being lost and found again.
"So... So Lao Luo became a ghost, right?" Qin Yin wiped her tears and said, "Old Mu... Lao Mu, you are such a good death god. Not only are you handsome, you are also kind... You will be blessed. of……"
Although it was inappropriate to say this about a god, the others nodded with great sincerity.
In order to maintain his cold persona, Lao Mu only waved his hand modestly, "It has nothing to do with me, Lao Luo is already qualified to be a ghost."
Qu Lianfan said, "We, Lao Mu, have always been soft-hearted..."
"Don't talk nonsense," Lao Mu glared at Qu Lianfan, "It is true that Lao Luo himself has outstanding abilities, and it is an honor for me to have such a subordinate."
"Uncle Luo..." Jasmine's trembling voice sounded from the corner.
Lao Luo and Luo Jiutian looked at Jasmine's position together.
"Uncle Luo..." Jasmine walked over little by little with the help of Wenling, "Uncle Luo...is that you?..."
"Jasmine?" Lao Luo looked at Jasmine in this state dumbly, "What's wrong with your eyes?"
By the way, Lao Luo doesn't even know what happened to Jiu Tan.
"Uncle Luo..." Jasmine burst into tears, "It's all my fault...I'm sorry for you...if it wasn't me..."
"Moli, don't worry, Jasmine is good..." Lao Luo immediately stepped forward and grabbed Jasmine's arm and asked urgently, "Uncle Luo is here, what happened? Could it be a coincidence..."
Everyone told Lao Luo about the massacre in a heavy tone. The joy on Lao Luo's face disappeared little by little, and the sorrow appeared little by little.
"Jasmine, your eyes..."
"Jasmine can no longer be seen," Xiao Lan lowered her head, "Nine detectives suffered heavy casualties, and Ba Liang Shui also lost many people."
"It's all my fault for not protecting them well..." Jasmine said, "It's all my fault..."
"Moli, didn't I tell you, this is not your fault at all," Luo Jiutian said, "Someone is setting us up."
us?
The Taoist priest spoke, "You mean, you think those people are targeting more than just Jiu Tan?"
"Actually, I should have thought of it a long time ago, but just because of my father's matter... I forgot about it all of a sudden," Luo Jiutian stuck to Lao Luo again and said, "Suppose that Xu Ye was not really involved in the Ruozhai matter.
, then their group not only wants to deal with one Jiu Tan, they also attack the three factions of San Yan, Jiu Tan and Ba Liang Shui. I suspect that their targets may even be all the aliens, all of them.
Nine factions.”
All aliens.
Xiaolan was stunned. She blinked and reacted for a while, then she ran up to Lao Luo, tugged on his sleeves, and asked, "Uncle Luo, why did you leave for the fifth watch on the day before the wedding ceremony?"
ah?"
Lao Luo stroked Xiaolan's hair lovingly, "I'm here to find Jiutian."
"Jiutian?" the fool said in surprise, "Jiutian is not on the fifth watch day. Jiutian is always with us."
Xiaolan nodded, "We were always on Fire Lotus Mountain at that time."
"How could it be?" Lao Luo frowned, "It was Jiutian who called me and told me that he was at the Wu Gengtian station in Wangluan City...Jiutian?"
He looked at his son.
"There is no such thing," Luo Jiutian denied loudly, "We were all on Huolian Mountain at that time. There was no signal on the mountain, and we couldn't contact the outside world at all. Dad, if you don't believe me, ask the Taoist, I have been with the Taoist the whole time.
.”
The Taoist Master agreed, "What Jiutian said is correct."
"So..." Lao Luo's eyes turned dark, "Someone actually deceived me with your identity, and he actually deceived me..."
"Is the voice on the phone exactly the same as mine?" Luo Jiutian asked.
"The voice, tone, and tone are all exactly the same," Lao Luo sighed, "and it was such a big deal, otherwise I wouldn't be so panicked..."
"What's the big deal?"
"What else can there be?" Wu Ren replied, "The man told Lao Luo on the phone that you need him to help you wake up."
"Dad, how could you still be deceived by this reason?" Luo Jiutian said, "How did I know what spiritual awakening was at that time?"
"You know," Wu Ren took out a piece of coconut candy from somewhere and said while eating it, "didn't you see the candlelight?"
"Candlelight?..." Luo Jiutian murmured, "It turns out that the strange light I often saw during that time was..."
Wu Ren nodded and swallowed the candy, "Lao Luo's initial awakening process was very smooth, but you fainted almost every time you saw the light. He has always been worried and troubled by this matter.
I, so as soon as he received your call, he rushed over immediately, because he was afraid that you would not be able to achieve divine awakening on your own, but would instead be taken away from your divine destiny and die directly."
"father……"
Luo Jiutian was so moved that he tried to hug his father again, but was cruelly slapped away by Lao Luo.
"This is so strange. Why did that person ask me to go on the fifth night?" Lao Luo asked.
"Maybe it's because Wangluan City is the farthest away from Fuxuan. If you go there, you won't be able to come back in a short time," Jasmine guessed. "This... will make it easier for them to attack my Nine Detectives."
"One more thing," Xiaolan said, "Uncle Luo, the thunder that took your divine life just happened to help Grandpa Qiao on the fifth watch day to cross the natural chasm. He is now Yutian."
"It was precisely because Grandpa Mo Qin took action that Jiu Tan and Ba Liang Shui breathed a sigh of relief and saved some of their lives," Jasmine sighed, "So, speaking of it, I still owe it to you, Uncle Luo."
"You can't calculate it like that. Since it was Laoqiao who helped, it is Laoqiao's credit," Uncle Luo waved his hand freely, "I didn't know there was such a story, but it is a good thing that Laoqiao broke through the natural chasm, so...
Even if the force behind it targets all nine of our sects, it’s not that easy now. Yutian is as close to a demigod as there is almost no power in the world that can match it."
"Don't worry, there are two real bodies behind us. If we count, we have two and a half gods..." Qin Yin said.
"Gods and gods cannot interfere with the affairs of the human world," Lao Luo explained with a smile. "As long as the disputes in the human world do not touch the rules of life and death, they have no need to interfere. Otherwise, how can we talk about fairness?"
"Lao Luo is right," Wu Ren nodded heavily, "Jiutian, you also have to remember this. This is the basic quality of being a human and god. I won't care about anything that shouldn't be my business."
"Then can I take care of it now?"
"You should take care of yourself first," Wu Ren said, "You are just awakening now, and you are still far from divine enlightenment. Just work hard slowly."
The two gods had almost finished explaining what they wanted to explain. Lao Mu looked at everyone and said, "Okay, since that's all I have to say, please go back. You are all living people. In my court,
It’s not good to stay too long…”
Luo Jiutian hugged Lao Luo, "Then can I take my father away?"
"What are you talking about, you stupid boy? I am a ghost, where are you going to take me?"
"Didn't you say you wouldn't leave me?"
"Am I back now?"
"This doesn't count!" Luo Jiutian shouted shamelessly.
Xiaolan has a black streak on her head.
When I think about this man who is about to become a god in this world, I feel...
but……
She looked at Wu Ren, who was eating a persimmon cake while watching the excitement.
However, the current gods are not much better. From this point of view, Jiutian is very close to the standard of becoming a human god.
"Well, Lao Luo, you can go with them," Lao Mu said, turning over the booklet in his hand, "We haven't seen the hundreds of people you mentioned who died suddenly here in Ming Ting. This is very strange.
You go and deal with this matter, this is the first job that Ting Ting gives you, go ahead."