On the way out of Xiangyun Inn, Gu Yao kept thinking about the two passages that Wan Shitong said.
The first sentence is naturally a riddle related to Dongfang Lu's whereabouts: "The abyss of evil water hides secrets; penetrate the black hole, and you will find the other side of the sky!"
"Evil Water Abyss", the first four words should refer to a certain place, and they are also the key to the riddle.
Without any complicated consideration, Gu Yao first guessed Alcatraz Island.
Under other circumstances, Gu Yao might have guessed from other places on the mainland, but he had just returned from Alcatraz Island.
It also has an evil word, and the backwaters in the Devil's Sea are extremely dangerous.
"Hidden secrets", could it refer to the mysterious disappearances in the Devil's Sea? This has always been a secret unknown to the world.
The part "Penetrating the black hole and reaching the other side of the sky" is more difficult to understand.
Gu Yao pondered for a long time, and then an idea flashed through him.
Does the black cave refer to the crack in space?
To go to the underground city from the main plane of Kadi continent, you have to go through the dark cave-like space cracks.
The exit of a space rift is usually another dimension world. Could that world be the other side of the sky? Because it is in a completely different universe from the Kadi continent. They are on opposite sides of the world. It is not an exaggeration to say that it is the other side.
Looking at the whole passage, if connected, it can be understood that the people and ships that disappeared mysteriously in the demonic sea were not really annihilated, but were sucked into the space cracks and went to another world!
Like the dungeon, the Devil's Sea is likely to be on the edge of a space rift!
There are usually weird phenomena near space rifts. No wonder the climate in the Devil's Sea is so abnormal that even the most experienced fishermen and navigators cannot accurately predict it!
The more Gu Yao thought about it, the more likely he felt that his inference was true. The artistic conception of Wan Shitong's words was very consistent with Alcatraz Island.
Perhaps, Duanmu Qing did enter the Demonic Sea, but before being buried in the sea, she was sucked into the space crack and became a member of the mysterious disappearance case.
And she was not dead. The moment the Qi machines of the two parties were connected, Gu Yao strongly felt that she was still alive, but probably in another plane.
Even though she is in a different world, she has not encountered misfortune after all.
There is another saying from Know-It-All: "Young man, you don't have to be too sad, because there are many forks in the road in a person's life, but sometimes they lead to the same destination!"
Gu Yao has never understood this sentence. Could it be that after choosing Duanmu Qing's path, Han Dan did not lose the opportunity. Maybe they can get news about the lost continent from the Thieves Guild.
This idea seemed a bit forced, but Gu Yao felt a faint sense of hope and his energy returned to him.
Furthermore, Gu Yao always felt that Know-It-All looked like a certain person. This person was by no means the kind of person he passed by in the vast sea of people. He looked familiar, especially his eyes. Eyes are the window to a person's soul. Between him and this person,
We had communicated spiritually before, so I have never forgotten them since ancient times.
However, who could it be?
Gu Yao thought hard and suddenly clapped his hands.
That’s right, Les!
The old man who sweeps the floor on the ninth floor of the Holy Academy Library is the librarian.
When it comes to Les's appearance, voice, and figure, everything is different from Know-It-All. Even if a person's appearance, voice, and figure can be changed through miraculous skills, he doesn't give people the feeling that he can't.
Totally different.
But Les and Know-It-All have one biggest thing in common, their eyes. Les’s eyes are not sharp, but like All-Shit, they have the wisdom to see everything in the world and have endless wisdom like the ocean.
I remembered that when I discussed certain issues with Les in the past, he could always come up with very fresh and profound philosophical insights. When we talked with each other, Les and the know-it-all were actually quite similar.
Could such an awe-inspiring wise man be a minor sweeper of the library?
However, Les did work for the Sacred College for decades and dedicated his life to the library. This can be confirmed by many people in the college.
Therefore, he cannot be a jack of all trades.
Perhaps it was the classics in the library that enriched his mind, and over time, the old man sweeping the floor became a wise man.
When passing through the Holy Land on the way home, Gu Yao entered the Holy Academy. Since graduation, he has never returned to his alma mater.
The Holy Academy still maintains its original appearance. It has stood for thousands of years and will not grow old due to the wind and frost in just one year.
Looking at the students walking on the school road, their faces are proud of being members of a famous school through the ages, their chests are straightened, and their eyes are full of longing and yearning for the future.
Seeing the energetic juniors and girls, Gu Yao couldn't help but reminisce about the struggling life in the college, the brotherhood between Xia Houjin and Carlo, and the closeness with Duanmu Qing... all came to mind.
When he entered the academy, it was because of Duanmu Qing that this extravagant wish that was considered impossible at the time later had the opportunity to become a reality. However, he gave up because he had a more important goal.
Gu Yao sighed, things in the world are always so unexpected.
Gu Yao was no longer the sentimental person he used to be. After a brief sigh of relief, he returned to normal and hurried to the library.
I haven't seen Lus for a long time, and Gu Yao wants to visit him. And regarding the riddle of Know-It-All, the wise elder may be able to provide fresh insights for once.
People outside the school are usually not allowed to enter the college library. Gu Yao has graduated, so he is considered an outsider.
However, since there is "usual", there are also "exceptions".
Gu Yao graduated in the top five overall and had only left school for a year. The administrator at the entrance to the first floor of the college library still remembered him. Plus, after Gu Yao gave him dozens of crystal coins, he also
Accommodated.
Les is a man who is dedicated to his duties. At this time, he is usually cleaning the floor on the ninth floor or wiping the books on the bookcase to be spotless. He can't stop his hands.
But when Gu Yao arrived on the ninth floor, he didn't see the diligent Les. Instead, he saw a mistress who was half lying on a chair, with her legs crossed and licking melon seeds.
Gu Yao looked around the ninth floor and found no trace of Les.
The floor of the library is very dirty, and the classics have a thick layer of dust. It seems that they have not been cleaned for some time.
"Auntie, where is Uncle Les?"
The teacher's wife threw another melon seed into her mouth, making a crackling sound. She completely ignored the fact that this was a quiet library. Her lazy look was in sharp contrast to Les: "Les? Which Les?"
Gu Yao touched his nose: "If I remember correctly, he should be the administrator of the ninth floor."
The teacher spit out the melon seed shells in her mouth: "Oh, you said she was the former administrator?"
Gu Yao said in surprise: "Predecessor?"
"Of course, I am the current administrator, so he is naturally the predecessor!"
Gu Yao frowned and said, "Uncle Les, why did he leave?"
"Why, if you die, someone will naturally take over!"
Gu Yao was shocked: "Dead!?"
"If you're dead, you're dead. What's so weird about it?"
Gu Yao couldn't accept this fact for a while: "How did he die? Well, I remember that he was in very good spirits a year ago!"
"So what if you are in good spirits? When you get older, half of your feet have already stepped into the loess. You can die at any time!" The teacher became impatient: "Are you here to find information? I am very busy.
, I don’t have time to chat with you!” After saying that, she took out a handful of melon seeds and started cracking them. This was what she had to be busy with.
Gu Yao left the library a little confused, and then asked some students to confirm what the lazy teacher said.
Les was indeed dead. While cleaning last month, he suddenly fell to the ground. The students who were looking for information on the ninth floor immediately found the priest of the college. It was diagnosed that this man had worked diligently for the college for several times.
Ten years later, the lonely old man died of exhaustion. Although the reason was somewhat unclear, the priest could only attribute it to death of old age.
Gu Yao couldn't help but feel a little sad that the unknown wise man Les passed away so suddenly.
Gu Yao had previously discussed the issue of life and death with Les, and Les's words particularly impressed Gu Yao.
He said this: A person's life course is like a meteor crossing the sky, extremely short, but the brilliance emitted at that moment is unparalleled. As long as you have lived and lived wonderfully, then this life will last forever.
No regrets.
Not everyone will become a hero, and living a vigorous life is wonderful. Perhaps for Les, his peaceful life in the library is wonderful. His glory at least shines on Gu Yao.
Gu Yao matured mentally in just a few years, and Les's influence was of far-reaching significance. From then on, he was no longer the young man with only passionate impulses, but also knew how to think about the same problem from multiple angles and make decisions.
The smartest choice.
However, Gu Yao always felt that Les's death was a bit bizarre.