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Chapter 468: Twin Shadows of Zhaoxing: The Secret Tapestry of Space and Time
In this mysterious vortex of time and space, Zhaoxing Pavilion in Fenghua City stands quietly, but it hides unknown secrets.

At this time, Zhaoxingguan has split into two unique existences, like the two sides of a coin, each telling a different but closely connected story.

They are like overlapping phantoms, existing in different "layers", each performing their own...

In the quiet courtyard of Zhaoxing Pavilion, Cheng Mu and A Jing waited quietly, as if waiting for a wonderful encounter that was destined to happen. The breeze blew gently, bringing up a few fallen leaves on the ground, swirling in the air, as if they were also curious about what story would unfold next.

Ah Jing raised his head slightly and looked at Cheng Mu, his eyes full of doubts, and asked softly: "What's the matter today?"

Cheng Mu looked into the distance with deep eyes, as if recalling something, and said slowly: "You have to come today."

Ah Jing couldn't help but be startled, frowning slightly: "I want to come?"

"Well, it's Ajing who's stepping into this space and time for the first time." Cheng Mu explained.

Ah Jing was stunned for a moment, then reacted and muttered to himself: "Oh, yes, I am indeed from the future. But can there be two of me in the same time and space? This is too strange."

Cheng Mu nodded slightly and said seriously: "It doesn't make sense, so now Zhaoxing Pavilion has two layers, do you understand?"

Ah Jing blinked, thought for a moment, and replied softly, "I understand a little bit, it feels quite strange. But..." She paused, and then continued, "In that other layer, I remember that Tao Sheng and I saw you together."

"Yes," Cheng Mu responded, "Ye Xing is in that layer now."

Ah Jing sighed softly and said with emotion: "Yes, that's it. The two of you are in two different layers, just like two sides of the same coin. You seem close, but there is something between you. It's really hard to figure out. I don't know what kind of story this situation will lead to later."

Cheng Mu followed her words, with a hint of worry in his eyes: "No one can be sure. The things in these two layers are like two undercurrents. They seem to flow independently, but there is no guarantee that they will converge and stir up waves. We can only take it one step at a time and see how fate will arrange it."

After hearing this, Ah Jing bit his lip slightly, with a hint of determination in his eyes: "No matter what, since we are already in it, let's deal with it together. Maybe in the end, we can solve all the hidden secrets."

In the bright and warm room of Zhaoxing Pavilion, the sunlight shines through the carved window lattices, casting fine and dazzling light and shadows, as if covering the space with a layer of golden gauze.

Ajing's face was filled with curiosity and exploration. She blinked her bright eyes and stared at Cheng Mu closely. There was a lively light in her eyes. She asked with a hint of expectation: "So actually the Cheng Mu I saw first was not Cheng Mu, but Ye Xing, right?" Her voice was crisp and pleasant, echoing softly in this warm room, as if playing a relaxing and joyful piece of knowledge-seeking music.

Cheng Mu looked calm, nodded slightly, and replied: "Yes, it was Ye Xing who saved Tao Chang and extended his life."

Ah Jing nodded slightly, as if sorting out the clues of past memories, and then said: "So Ye Xing did disappear later, that is, he died once, and then Xiang Zhu appeared, right?"

"That's right." Cheng Mu replied briefly, with a hint of helplessness in his voice. Ah Jing seemed to have suddenly realized something, his eyes suddenly widened, and he said, "Then actually this is the first time I saw you, Cheng Mu. After I followed Xiang Zhu from the future to here, the first time I saw you was the first time I saw you, right?"

Cheng Mu nodded again, with a complicated look in his eyes.

"Oh, I see. So when I came here for the first time, the person I could always see was Ye Xing, and it was Ye Xing who extended your life. So Ye Xing disappeared, but you have been fine, right?" There was a hint of realization and emotion in Ajing's tone.

Cheng Mu still nodded and said slowly: "Before all this, it was Ye Xing who saved Tao Sheng, and it was Ye Xing who paid the price."

Ah Jing sighed softly and said quietly, "It's true that the stars are there to pay with their lives for others." As soon as she said this, she seemed to realize something and quickly covered her mouth.

Cheng Mu smiled faintly and waved his hand gently, his movements were as graceful and comfortable as the breeze blowing over the willows. His voice was like the gurgling stream in the mountains, gentle and soothing, saying: "It's okay, it's okay, this is the predetermined trajectory of the stars, just like the flowers bloom and fall at their own time, don't mind it."

After saying this, they both fell into a moment of silence, like a quiet lake, without waves but with undercurrents surging, that was the thoughts dancing in their hearts.

At this time, the warm sunlight shines through the carved window lattices, turning into strands of golden silk, gently draping over them, as if they were covered with a layer of glittering brocade. The light and shadow interweave and sway on the ground, as if outlining mysterious runes, reflecting their slightly contemplative faces, just like sculptures standing still under the moonlight, silent but flowing with charm. In their focused expressions, there is no haze of loneliness and confusion, only prudent speculation about the unknown road ahead, just like the gaze of the voyagers on the vast smoke before setting sail, their hearts are full of desire and perseverance for the journey they are about to embark on, as if the stars are about to rush to their own bright night sky to write their own magnificent poems.

The sunlight shines through the window lattices of Zhaoxing Pavilion, casting mottled shadows, as if drawing mysterious patterns on the ground.

Ah Jing moved lightly and followed Cheng Mu quietly to the door of an ancient room. Her posture was light, as if she was afraid of disturbing the tranquility of the room. Her cautious appearance was just like a smart little deer pacing in the deep woods.

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Ajing slightly leaned closer to Cheng Mu, lowered her voice, and asked softly like the breeze blowing over the strings of a guitar: "You mean, Ajing, Tao Sheng, Ye Xing and others are in this room now, right? I remember it was here." Her eyes were sparkling with curiosity and anticipation, just like the twinkling stars in the night sky, shining brightly.

Cheng Mu had a gentle expression and nodded his chin lightly. His calm look seemed to give Ajing a reassurance.

Seeing this, Ajing raised her lips slightly, revealing a playful smile. She slowly squatted down, her movements as light as an elegant cat, and gently put her ears against the door, as if she wanted to catch those familiar sounds and breaths from another time and space through this door.

At this moment, everything around seemed to have stopped, only the sunlight shining through the window was still moving slowly, as if curiously waiting for the story behind the door to unfold.

The sunlight shines through the window lattices of Zhaoxing Pavilion, casting mottled shadows, as if drawing mysterious patterns on the ground.

Ah Jing moved lightly and followed Cheng Mu quietly to the door of an ancient room. Her posture was light, as if she was afraid of disturbing the tranquility of the room. Her cautious appearance was just like a smart little deer pacing in the deep woods.

Ajing slightly leaned closer to Cheng Mu, lowered her voice, and asked softly like the breeze blowing over the strings of a guitar: "You mean, Ajing, Tao Sheng, Ye Xing and others are in this room now, right? I remember it was here." Her eyes were sparkling with curiosity and anticipation, just like the twinkling stars in the night sky, shining brightly.