Volume 11: Devil's Island Chapter 13: You Only Understand When You Lose
The night on Alcatraz Island is beautiful, the universe is vast and deep, and the full moon hangs high in the sky, shining its bright brilliance on this otherworldly wonderland.
The bonfire is roaring, the fresh sea breeze blows in your face, and the smell of barbecue grilled on the wood makes people salivate.
It is also a comfortable and wonderful life to live in an isolated place, away from worldly disputes and intrigues, and completely open your mind to enjoy nature.
But Gu Yao's mood was very heavy. He sat quietly on the beach, looking at the sparkling ocean under the moonlight, not knowing what he was thinking.
After arriving at Alcatraz Island, more than half a month passed in the blink of an eye. The group was still unable to find any trace of anyone on the island, and naturally they did not see Duanmu Qing.
After walking around the coast of Alcatraz Island separately that day, neither party found any ships. At that time, Gu Yao's heart was half cold, but he still did not give up and searched the island with the last hope he had left.
For more than ten days, everyone was able to search the island seven or eight times based on their abilities, but found nothing.
In the end, Gu Yao had to accept the fact dejectedly. After all, they could not stay on the island forever. The original return date was scheduled for the day before yesterday, but after repeated delays, it was already three days later.
Gu Yao's reason was that maybe Duanmu Qing would arrive later.
Unfortunately, even he himself understands that this is just an excuse, pitifully comforting himself with false hope.
Xuanyuan Sanguang and others understood his mood at the moment and did not rush him. Besides, the scenery of Alcatraz Island was not bad, and he would not get bored even if he played for a long time.
The fragrance hit her face, and Dongfang Lu didn't know when she came to sit next to her and handed over a piece of barbecue: "Eat some."
Gu Yao didn't look back: "Thank you, I'm not hungry."
In fact, since practicing the Heavenly Demon Art, his appetite has been comparable to Xia Houjin's, but now he has no appetite at all.
Dongfang Lu naturally understood what he was thinking, and sighed: "But you haven't eaten much for several days, otherwise why not have some fruit? The fruit on Alcatraz Island is very sweet!"
Gu Yao couldn't bear to refuse her kindness, so he took the green fruit, put it in his mouth and chewed it, but it felt bitter.
In fact, it is not the fruit that is bitter, but his mood. When a person's mood is extremely bad, nothing he eats will be sweet.
"Hey, you rascal. Where did you go after you left the academy? I've never heard anything about you."
Gu Yao forced the fruit down his throat and said expressionlessly: "To do something that I thought was the most important thing in my life at that time."
Dongfang Lu couldn't help but said: "Is it more important than Xiaoqing?"
Gu Yao threw a stone into the sea and watched the ripples spread: "I thought so at the time. But now, I don't know!"
Dongfang Lu seemed to have remembered something: "By the way, did you know each other before? I remember you had a brief meeting when you first arrived at the academy! Dongfang Lu was referring to the first encounter between the two after they left Lance County,
Dongfang Lu still remembers Duanmu Qing's actions at that time.
Gu Yao hesitated for a moment: "No, I don't know him!"
He never revealed the ugly past of raping Duanmu Qing and the identity of the thief.
"Is this fate?" Dongfang Lu didn't doubt it and sighed: "No matter what, I can see that you like Xiaoqing very much. Why did you reject her? Do you know? In the four years in the academy,
She is always so attached to you, always paying attention to everything about you silently and in an invisible place, and she never stops."
When Gu Yao heard this, the muscles on his face jumped suddenly.
Dongfang Lu continued: "In fact, I was extremely opposed to her decision at that time. She is such an excellent girl, why would she fall in love with a gangster?"
Glancing at Gu Yao, she coughed again and said: "But now my opinion has changed. You are a gangster, but you are still a good gangster."
Gu Yao smiled slightly and said, "Thank you for the compliment!"
Dongfang Lu rolled her eyes at him: "Do you think this is a compliment?"
"No matter what, it's always a good thing to be recognized by the third lady."
Dongfang Lu said angrily: "Can't you stop calling me the third lady and the third lady all the time?"
Gu Yao nodded and said, "Okay, Miss Dongfang Lu."
"Miss! Miss!"
"Okay, classmate Dongfang Lu. She has never been a match for Gu Yao when it comes to talking nonsense. She said helplessly, "Just do whatever you like."
Gu Yao smiled and said: "I also want to ask, since you hated shaking hands so much at the beginning, why did you want to bring me and Duanmu Qing together later?"
Dongfang Lu raised her shoulders and said, "I can't help it. Xiaoqing is a stubborn person. Even though she looks weak, she will never change what she has determined. I watched her become increasingly haggard. I had no choice but to leave it alone."
"Yes. She is the kind of person who is soft on the outside but strong on the inside. She is really stupid. This stupid girl!" Gu Yao's face darkened again and he stopped talking.
In fact, Dongfang Lu was also in a bad mood. Duanmu Qing was her best friend: "Are you sure that Xiao Qing really went to sea?"
Gu Yao nodded heavily and said: "Yes, I have investigated. One of the ship dealers at the Aegean port said that a single girl did buy a ship from him. No matter her age, appearance, or other characteristics, she was no different from Duanmu Qing.
Different, and the time matches."
If he hadn't checked it out in advance, Gu Yao wouldn't have done such a crazy move. But he would rather he made a mistake, or the ship dealer made a mistake.
If Duanmuqing has really gone to sea but has not reached Alcatraz Island, this means that on the way she has...
Gu Yao didn't dare to think any further.
"Xiaoqing is a lucky girl. She will be fine. Maybe she encountered something unexpected on the way and had to turn back!"
Even so, Dongfang Lu felt that she was deceiving herself. She knew Duanmuqing's personality very well, and no matter what happened, nothing could stop her.
"Maybe that's the case?" Gu Yao also murmured, no matter how ridiculous Dongfang Lu's conjecture was, what else could he do except agree with it.
The two talked for a while and then returned to the campfire.
"Brother, you came just in time, this fish is ready!" Lingyun said and handed over the iron fork.
"Thanks, Lingyun." Gu Yao took the grilled fish. Even if he had no appetite, he had to force himself to eat something because he had already decided on one thing.
After taking two bites, he said to everyone: "Tomorrow, we will go back."
"Go back?" Everyone was surprised.
Gu Yao repeated: "Yes, we have spent a lot of time on the island, it's time to leave."
He has figured out that no matter what the outcome is, he has to accept reality.
But this does not mean that Duanmu Qing has been given up.
Perhaps, we can get information about Duanmu Qing's life and death from another person's name. That person's name is Wan Shitong, a fortune-teller who knows everything about heaven and earth.
"Brother, there's no need to be in such a hurry. This island is really fun. I want to stay a few more days!" Lingyun knew that the person Gu Yao was looking for was very important, so she was reluctant to leave and delayed her return again and again. She
She is a considerate girl, and she said this deliberately to prevent Gu Yao from leaving the island because of them.
Of course Gu Yao knew what she was thinking and said with a smile: "Young gambler, it's not good to be too playful. After being away for so long, the uncles and aunties in the Aegean Port may all miss you."
Lingyun fell silent after hearing the words, and Xuanyuan Sanguang was silent for a while: "Have you really decided?"
"Yes!"
It could be seen from Gu Yao's firm tone that he was determined to leave, and Xuanyuan Sanguang stopped trying to persuade him: "Okay, then let's set off tomorrow morning."
In order to prepare for the return trip, everyone went to bed early to recharge their batteries.
Alcatraz is a peaceful place. You can just camp and rest by the beach, and there is no need for people to keep watch.
Gu Yao was lying in the tent, but couldn't fall asleep. He tossed and turned and saw Duanmu Qing's voice and smile in front of him. Every memory detail of being with her was replayed repeatedly in his mind, and at the same time, it was cutting his heart like a knife.
, the pain was so painful that I couldn’t speak.
Han Dan or Duanmu Qing, who is more important?
When Han Dan disappeared, Gu Yao felt that she was greater than everything in the world. When he got the news that Duanmu Qing was going to Alcatraz Island, the image of the gentle guest girl gradually became clearer in his mind, surpassing Han Dan.
This question troubled him and he still has no answer.
Or, no matter what, do you only know how to cherish it after you lose it?
This continued until midnight. In a daze, Gu Yao suddenly heard a strange sound. He rushed out of the tent and happened to meet Xuanyuan Sanguang, as well as Zhan Tian and Dongfang Lu who were walking out of the tent one after another.
Everyone is a strong man on the mainland with keen spiritual senses. Even on Alcatraz Island, they will not relax their vigilance.
Lingyun appeared last, she has the lowest power and less experience than everyone else.
The strange sound came from the Devil's Sea in the distance. Although the tsunami there never calmed down, everyone could still tell the difference between the sound and the tsunami.
Since it was at night and too far apart, I didn't know what was going on over there.
Gu Yao turned his head to Xuanyuan Sanguang: "Gambler, what is it?"