What is human emotion, this is almost an immense question without an answer.

Beside this long bridge, Su Yu'er paused and said again, "Is it really as good as they say? So good?"

This is very much like a child occasionally asking the question "Who am I?" Wei Yuan looked at Su Yu'er, thought for a moment, and could only say, "This question is very complicated, but overall, it's not as bad as you say, nor as good as your sisters think."

Su Yu'er muttered dissatisfiedly, "So it's just ordinary?"

Wei Yuan, the Chief of the Sili School, smiled and said, "You got it right."

He said, "Humans are inherently ordinary, yet somewhat extraordinary beings."

"Most of them are like this, not as good as you think, but if you think about it, not as bad either."

...............

A night of hurried escape came to an end.

Wei Yuan handed over the evil path to the Qingqiu Clan, a force with a good relationship with the human race. The leader of the Tushan branch of the Qingqiu Clan, who was once a subordinate of Yao, Shun, and Yu, was trustworthy.

Moreover, the Qingqiu foxes' supernatural powers are suitable for gathering intelligence.

There was no discussion of the clues in the dream for a night, and the black cat seemed to attach great importance to the evil path with the yellow talisman.

Without mentioning the clues in the dream for a short period of time, it would occasionally look curious and leave a sentence before slipping away to find the Qingqiu fox clan to inquire about the situation. It has a cultivation of over five hundred years, although it is limited by being a cat demon, it doesn't need to worry about safety.

Wei Yuan hadn't seen the Tian Nu who came here together for more than a day and was planning to go out.

But as soon as he opened the door, three fox girls appeared outside.

Su Yu'er was wearing white clothes, another girl was wearing red clothes, and the last one was wearing yellow clothes.

Their appearances were considered rare and beautiful among the fox clan, either cold and aloof, or charming and innocent, or full of vitality.

Su Yu'er held a book and sighed helplessly, looking at Wei Yuan. "I consulted the ancestors to find out what happened last night. The ancestors said that both my view and theirs were wrong. We don't understand the emotions of the human race and need to consult them."

Wei Yuan said blankly, "So..."

Su Yu'er said, "You are the only outsider from the Qingqiu Clan."

"Also, this is what the elder who came with you said, that you should be able to help us."

Wei Yuan: "........"

He could only sigh and say, "Okay."

"Although I am just an ordinary person, I know a little bit about the outside world. If you don't mind, I can tell you something."

Wei Yuan's voice paused, "Have you ever been outside of Qingqiu?"

The three fox girls shook their heads one after another.

Although there were humans in Qingqiu in the past.

But over the long years, it was inevitable for the human race to intermarry with the demons living here. Now, most of them are half-demons. Moreover, the customs here are different from the outside world, and the culture is not circulated. It can almost be considered a different lineage.

After pondering for a long time, Wei Yuan didn't have a good solution and didn't know what to say. This kind of question was too immense for him, and he was headache-inducing. Suddenly, he heard a transmission from the black cat, which surprised him at first, but then he pondered for a moment and said to the three fox girls:

"If that's the case, how can you know the emotions of the human world without going outside?"

"It's better to go out and take a look. Maybe you will gain some insights."

Hu Mei, one of the girls, said in surprise, "But the rules of Qingqiu are very strict. We can't sneak out."

Wei Yuan said, "Wait a moment," and went out to get a few feathers from the class that appeared and disappeared like ghosts.

Undoubtedly, they were feathers from an unknown bird that had been harmed by the black cat.

He sighed in his heart and took the incense burner from the wooden cabinet in the guest room. He lit a stick of sandalwood incense and the faint fragrance spread, making people unable to help but relax. The three fox girls followed Wei Yuan's instructions and sat on the cushions, falling into a dream.

Then he picked up the feathers and walked in the dream realm.

Slowly walked out of Qingqiu.

...............

The oldest place in Qingqiu.

The girl in white clothes looked at Wei Yuan and the three fox girls who had fallen asleep in the distance, then withdrew her gaze and looked at the Tian Nu beside her, who was wearing loose white clothes. The girl in white clothes was already quite old, with white hair hanging down, while the Tian Nu still looked like she was seventeen or eighteen years old.

White clothes, black hair, quietly sipping tea.

The girl in white clothes smiled and said, "Are you trying to find a fox girl for him?"

"Yes."

"The title of Wohu is enough to be the son-in-law of our Qingqiu, but in this era, we don't want to force it. Let's see which one of these three children he likes. If Wohu can marry one of them, it would be a beautiful thing. In the Han Dynasty, he would be qualified to receive the tiger talisman and lead the three armies to the war of extermination."

"Thank you, senior."

The girl in white clothes shook her head, smiled kindly, and said, "Don't rush to thank me. What if he doesn't like any of them?"

The Tian Nu thought for a moment and said, "That's impossible."

"Oh, why?""He is not a lecherous person, nor is he a greedy person, nor is he a heartless person."

"What do you mean?"

"Because he is not a lecherous person, he will never be satisfied with such beauty; because he is not a greedy person, he will never desire more; and because he is not a heartless person, as long as they spend time together and go through some hardships, they will develop a bond."

Jue exclaimed, "Not a lecherous person, not greedy, and not heartless."

The heavenly maiden said confidently, "As long as he meets a fox fairy every day, experiences life and death together, feelings will naturally arise."

Jue suddenly smiled, surprising the heavenly maiden.

And this woman, who had been gazing at Shen Zhou for a long time, just playfully pushed the teacup.

"Come, Jue, have some tea."

"If the tea is cold, it won't taste good."

"Hmm? Yes, thank you, senior."

…………………

Wei Yuan led the three girls with different appearances out of Qingqiu Country in their dreams.

He said he wanted to teach them about human emotions, but he himself didn't understand these things. However, what the black cat said did have some value, so he had no choice but to wander aimlessly on the streets with them. The three girls were amazed to learn that they could leave Qingqiu in this way.

The three fox girls belonged to Su, Hu, and there were two with the surname Su.

Along the way, they chattered incessantly, and Wei Yuan roughly understood their views on the mortal world. Su Yu'er was always convinced that men were fickle, while the other two had a natural fondness, especially when it came to Hu Mei's story, which had spread a bit, making them yearn and envy.

Hu Mei, with her heroic spirit, looked curiously around with her brown eyes.

Then she asked, "Wei Gongzi, where are you taking us?"

Wei Yuan pondered in silence, calculated the time, and just happened to hear the sound of a bicycle bell. He took a step to the side, turned around, and saw a boy riding a bike at a fast pace. He wore a loose school uniform with a white shirt, and the uniform was blown up by the wind, making it look like he had pure white wings on his back.

He rushed to this road, panting heavily, looked at the time, and hurriedly turned into an alley.

But the school was still further ahead.

The black cat communicated telepathically.

Wei Yuan stood next to the three fox girls, and after a while, he saw a girl riding a bicycle passing by this road that was a must-pass. She was the kind of girl that most teenagers secretly liked, with a neat and delicate ponytail, exuding an air of studiousness.

After she passed the alley, the boy hiding in the alley took several deep breaths before cautiously riding his bike to catch up.

"What a coincidence."

The boy scratched his head and struck up a conversation with a smile.

The girl looked at him in surprise and smiled back, "What a coincidence."

The boy slung his backpack over his shoulder, and the scent of sunshine emanated from his messy hair. He followed the girl in front of him carefully, controlling the handlebars, not wanting to be too far away or too close. He spoke loudly about what he thought was interesting trivia, gradually moving away.

Wei Yuan watched the two high school students ride away on their bikes and looked at the fox girls beside him. He asked thoughtfully, "What do you think of this kind of relationship?"

Hu Mei smiled and replied, "It's very good. The feeling of wanting to get close but not daring to is probably the kind of feeling I like. If these feelings are all fake, then there is nothing real."

Su Yu'er, on the other hand, said, "It's just a fleeting encounter."

"The fate between men and women, at first beautiful, but how many end up separated? Only a few young relationships can bear fruit, one in a hundred."

Wei Yuan didn't comment, but he found it interesting to hear these words from the fox spirits.

Afterward, he continued to lead them forward.

In the dream realm of this street, he saw young couples deeply in love, making vows of eternal love, wanting to be together all day long. Then the man knelt down, stuttering as he proposed, and the woman covered her mouth, her eyes shining.

"It's so nice."

Su Yan'er, the other fox girl with the surname Su, sighed with envy in her eyes.

"To be able to go through hardships with the person you love and live together, is there anything better than this?"

Wei Yuan nodded, and the black cat appeared lazily, lying on his shoulder. He didn't know where it was sleeping in reality, but it entered the dream and continued walking forward. They arrived at another building and heard intense arguments and the sound of dishes being smashed. Then came the sharp voice of a woman and the angry roar of a man.

Su Yan'er was startled.

Wei Yuan approached. This was a dream, and the people in the dream couldn't perceive those outside.

Through the window, he saw shattered glass and ceramics all over the floor, a woman sitting on the sofa wiping away tears, and a man smoking silently. The child was lying on the bed in the inner room, looking blankly at the scene outside, the overall picture oppressive and broken, giving a sense of oppression.

Wei Yuan looked at the three fox girls and asked, "What do you think of this family?"

Su Yan'er stuck out her tongue and said, "It's so scary.""They must not have had any feelings for each other at first, they got married just for the sake of getting married."

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Hu Mei nodded heavily in agreement.

In response, Su Yu'er appeared calm and composed, slightly smirking:

"This is what they call 'feelings' in the mortal world. Love can also turn into indifference."

"That's why those stories often end at the wedding."

Su Yan'er was about to argue, but she saw the young man in black clothes smile and walk away from the building. He was wearing a black jacket, carrying a sword on his back, and a mysterious black cat lazily licking its paws on his shoulder. For some reason, there was a sense of ancient familiarity. After a moment of daze, they quickly followed.

Next, they saw another family.

This family encountered great troubles and owed a large debt, which weighed them down and made it hard for them to breathe. In order to solve this debt, the man woke up before dawn every day to work tirelessly, and the woman also took odd jobs. Their fingers gradually became rough, and there was no relaxed topic at the dinner table for the family.

But they never gave up and always supported each other.

Hu Mei opened his mouth, feeling embarrassed, and said, "I admit that this is very touching."

"But, Wei Gongzi, isn't this what they call 'family love'? It's not like the beautiful love in the stories... If Hu Yue marries that man and has a grand wedding, she definitely wouldn't live such a suppressed life and would be very happy."

Su Yu'er also hesitated, realizing that it was different from what she knew.

In the end, she said, "This is just life."

Wei Yuan nodded and walked down slowly with the black cat. They entered another dream, where the sunlight was good. In the park, two old people held hands and walked together. They walked slowly, but it gave people a sense of tranquility.

This time, not only Su Yan'er and Hu Mei's eyes brightened, but Su Yu'er was also moved.

"To be able to walk hand in hand like this for a lifetime is the true human sentiment."

"Is this what you wanted to say, Wei Gongzi?"

Wei Yuan shook his head, and even the black cat couldn't help but laugh.

They watched the two old people walking hand in hand, and slowly, the old woman disappeared, leaving only the old man hunched over, taking slow steps forward. Su Yu'er was surprised, and the black cat licked its paws, saying:

"Haven't you noticed? Aren't foxes supposed to be clever?"

The three fox women were puzzled.

Wei Yuan turned his head back, and Su Yu'er looked in the direction he was looking. She saw many people following their path, people who faced the heavy burden of life, men with bent backs and white hair, men who argued with their wives and smoked silently with guilt, people who couldn't speak when proposing, and the young ones from the beginning.

And when these people stood together, their faces had a resemblance.

Su Yu'er remembered the talisman that Wei Yuan had ignited at the beginning, and her face was filled with surprise.

Wei Yuan said, "What you see are all the dreams of one person."

Su Yan'er exclaimed, "That's impossible. They are clearly in different dreams."

Wei Yuan said, "Past experiences and unresolved attachments turn into dreams. Some people even lose these memories and lose themselves. Modern medicine calls this symptom Parkinson's disease."

It was the black cat who asked the monsters living in the gaps between dreams about this matter yesterday and informed Wei Yuan today.

Wei Yuan walked forward, walking side by side with the confused old man, lowering his head and gently saying, "Don't you want to go back? Your wife is still waiting for you to return."

The old man stomped his foot and muttered, "I won't go back!"

"Why?"

"Why?!" Why are you asking me why? I just put a little too much salt in the food, and she got angry. I won't go back!"

Wei Yuan smiled slightly and reached out his hand, pressing it lightly on the old man's shoulder, then gently pushing him forward.

The old man instinctively started walking forward, and Su Yu'er and the others saw that the men of different ages who had been following them had disappeared. The old man's steps gradually became vigorous, his waist straightened, from an old man who needed a cane, to a middle-aged man who abandoned the cane, to a young man with strong steps.

Finally, it was a young boy wearing an old-fashioned school uniform with bright eyes.

He entered the body.

Everything turned white.

In fact, there is such a question—When you are bored and return to your youth, what would you do when you meet the girl you like? Will you miss the chance?

He opened his eyes, with tall trees on both sides, casting mottled shadows.

Ding dong, ding dong.

A girl in a white shirt and school uniform, with a ponytail, rode by on a bicycle.

So he gathered his courage.

With a strong push on the pedal, the bicycle flew out with the boy's courage, passing through the mottled shadows and the fluttering school uniform, like wings spreading. He looked at the surprised girl, scratched his head, and there was a hint of sunlight in his hair. Summoning all his courage, he said:

"What a coincidence."

She smiled: "What a coincidence."

Such memories are vividly excessive, almost able to smell the tearful past.

The old man on the sickbed slowly opened his eyes and saw his wife sleeping beside the bed.

He wiped the tears from the corners of his eyes and muttered that even though he was such a big person, he didn't know how to take care of himself. If he caught a cold, he still had to take care of himself. Then he reached out, pulled the blanket on his body, and covered his wife. He held her thin body tightly. Wei Yuan and the three fox women saw this scene through the hazy dream realm and the wall between dreams and reality.

Su Yu'er, Su Yan'er, and Hu Mei were speechless and felt a sense of shock.

Wei Yuan asked the black cat to come back, took a step and left, saying:

"Alright, everything I know about human emotions has been told."

The dream ended.

Back to Qingqiu Country.

The three fox women slowly opened their eyes, each with a sense of melancholy, but remained silent.

The Chief Commandant got up.

And the incense on the table had not burned out yet.

PS: The word count is a bit long, a full five thousand words. Although it can be considered as a transitional chapter, I hope it is written in an interesting way.

As for how to start the next chapter, you can guess if you are interested.