Xiao Liu was ecstatic and wanting to hug and kiss Shi QiWinny Aye:
This sentences from chapter 2 says it all on what's ongoing <3 Thx Winny and Peng!!
The laughter in Shi Qi’s eyes never disappeared as his body collapsed softly. Xiao Liu anxiously gave him the antidote and yelled “You idiot!” while his heart felt this indescribable feeling.
Symbolika1:
(Loding pics mostly for Xiao and Jing, but ...uh when someone have been through physical violences in his life, this is very difficult for me to re watch / so the minimum will do :
Interesting : there is no way to feel a romance could emerge , even with time , from there...
I applause her brave attitude will cover this , because she is outstanding<3
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((same timeline events)
This was for me painful to read in the novel. The visual took this pain to another level. The scene where XL is stepping on WXL back oooh my, I felt it as if it on on me he was stepping. I cannot rewatch this and rereading was not nice as well.
peng-peng:@Symbolika1
In summary, fertility in Xiao Liu's world transcends its biological implications to become a rich symbol of hope, resilience, rebuilding, and empowerment. It serves as a transformative force, offering solace and strength to those navigating the intricate tapestry of life itself and all families, including her, in the face of past losses and the fear of abandonment. She ROCKS!!!!OMG she rocks! <3
(it's late here bb later yesyes hopefully having cath you up...or not :D) *friendly cheers
Your analysises are makes the context more understanding ..colorful.. agree she ROCKS! Despite all those trauma, even she had fear, she has this soul of giving life to others and herself. .
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Fertility as a Symbol of Hope
Hope for New Beginning
Rebuilding What Was Lost
Antidote to the Specter of Abandonment
...and others. ..
OMG!! i can't wait to read more analysis from U...
But no rush. .please take your time♥
:D Okay...first things first come the copy-paste time to get the raw big picture on our Xiao Jing Ch.2 Novel and Drama exploration.
first things first come the copy-paste time
(raw form starts pg321)
Chapter 2: The Road Ahead is Unknown
Quig Shui Town
Qing Shui Town wasn’t big but it was a very unique place in the vast wilderness. From North to South it was tightly bordered by mountain ranges that were treacherous, creating natural barriers. After the Sheng Nong Kingdom was destroyed, the Sheng Nong Kingdom’s General Gong Gong refused to surrender. He controlled tens of thousands of soldiers stationed in the area to the East of Qing Shui Town and from there he continued to battle the Yellow Emperor.
In addition to having the General Gong Gong army to the East, Qing Shui Town was West of the Xuan Yuan Kingdom and North of the Gao Xing Kingdom. It wasn’t under the control of the Grand Emperor of the Gao Xing Kingdom nor the Yellow Emperor of the Xuan Yuan Kingdom. Gradually Qing Shui Town became an area muddled with all three influences but neither of the three powers could control it.
Inside Qing Shui Town, there was no royal power, no influential families, no rich or poor, and definitely no distinction between gods and demons.
If a person had a skill, whether he be god or demon, previously an official or a bandit, the person could openly seek a living and no one cared about the past. Gradually all sorts of people gathered here.
Due to the nonstop warfare for the past few hundred years, the blood, corpses, and reborn lives forged a lot of blacksmiths and healers. The weapons and medical skills of Qing Shui Town was relatively famous.
If there were blacksmiths and healers, then people would come to buy weapons and seek medical help. When there were men, then there were brothels. When there were women, then there were milliners. If there were men and women, then came the restaurants and tea shops….
Not sure if the chicken or the egg came first, but now Qing Shui Town was bustling with people and it didn’t even seem like a location at the front line of an ongoing war.
My Analysis
In here, we learn that Quig Shui town did not really belong to all three God tribes. All residence, whether they be god or demon, etc, are equal here. And it said that whether chicken or egg come first is known but it is a civilised busy area. For me it represents that how it exists is not important as much as it really exists. It was burstling.
We learn that Shengnong had lost the battle but the general of Shengnong, Gong Gong, was not giving up, he had his troops stationed at the east of Quig Shui. (Shengnong no longer had royal family right?
Yep all in all Quig Shui had no control from Three God Tribes although it is situated between them, and all the living here are equal.
will start on when Xiao Liu started to go to find precious herbs near Shengnong army station and Shi Qi followed her. I will color my thoughts in orange.
Xiao Liu was worried about Ma Zi and Chuan Zi’s stopping him so he prepared and left before sunrise. Humming a small tune and gnawing on a chicken feet, Xiao Liu walked and felt something was off. He turned around and Shi Qi was silently behind him. Xiao Liu waved “Why did you follow me? I’m off to the mountains to gather herbs. You hurry home.”
Xiao Liu kept walking but so did Shi Qi kept following. Xiao Liu put his hands on his hips and raised his voice “Hey! I told you to go home. Didn’t you hear me?”
Shi Qi quietly stood still with his eyes lowered and his silence conveying his determination. Maybe it was that their destiny started with pity so Xiao Liu was quick to soften towards him. He asked “Are you a Shen Nong deserter?” Shi Qi shook his head. “Are you a Xuan Yuan soldier?” Shi Qi shook his head. “Are you a Gao Xing spy?” Shi Qi shook his head. Xiao Liu smiled “Then you can head into the mountains. Follow me.”
Shi Qi took the basket from Xiao Liu’s back and his little bag of snacks. Xiao Liu finished gnawing on the chicken feet and Shi Qi passed him the bag and he grabbed a duck neck. He finished the duck neck and was about to wipe his hands on his robe when a clean cloth was handed to him. Xiao Liu giggled and wiped his hands clean. Shi Qi handed him a jug and Xiao Liu took a swig of plum wine and burped. He felt these days life was sure sweet! The two of them walked the entire day and it was dusk when they entered the mountains.
The word "sweet" is often used to say Xiao Yao/Xiao Liu feelings toward Shi Qi/Jing quite often. Yep, just two of them is serene.
Xiao Liu found an area near a water supply and used herb powder to sprinkle a circle around them. “There are lots of beasts in the mountains. Don’t step outside the circle at night. I’ll go fetch water and you get some wood. Hurry back before dark.”
Xiao Liu brought the water back along with some wild vegetables. Shi Qi wasn’t back yet and Xiao Liu was about to go find him when Shi Qi returned with wood on his back and a wild chicken in his hand. Xiao Liu was so happy “You start the fire, I’ll cook something delicious for you.”
Xiao Liu cleaned the chicken cleanly then stuffed some mushrooms inside the cavity, salted the outside, splashed it with plum wine, wrapped it around some large leaves, and buried it under the yellow dirt next to the fire. He then made a simple stone top and used it to stew the vegetables with the chicken guts.
Shi Qi quietly watched Xiao Liu busy at work. Xiao Liu stirred the stew and said with a laugh “I lived in the mountains for many years. What is edible and not edible, I’ve eaten it all. Having me around in the mountains, you’re sure to get something tasty.”
=> Opening XiaoLiu dialogue from the drama + red flower both eating while tchating together...
When the time was up, Xiao Liu dug out the hard dirt lump and cracked it open. A fragrant smell came wafting out. Xiao Liu split the chicken in thirds, one part went into the food bag, he gave Shi Qi the bigger remaining portion “You must finish, you are too skinny.” Xiao Liu ate his portion and watched Shi Qi. He was still the same, every gesture was elegant and refined, as if he was seated at the most lofty banquet eating the most incredible food. Xiao Liu sighed “Shi Qi, you’ll leave sooner or late.”
Shi Qi glanced at him “I. Won’t.”
Xiao Liu smiled and finished the mushroom stew and went to the creek to wash up.
She tells him:
Jing/Shi Qi had never abandoned his elegant manners. Xiao Liu always had a feeling that Shi Qi might leave one day. Because she's enjoying time with him. One thing is because he looked different and higher than normal individuals living in Quig Shui. Another thing is her not being able to give into believe if someone will stay with her forever because of her abandoned issue. Anyway she was happy he assured her to not leaving.
Xiao Liu woke up in the morning to find Shi Qi had started a fire and boiled hot water. Xiao Liu took the remaining chicken and diced it up and tossed it in the water to make soup. He took a biscuit from the bag and split it with Shi Qi. Once they were done with the soup and put out the fire, they continued up the mountain.
Xiao Liu took Shi Qi and collected only the more precious herbs along the way. After three days of walking, they entered the deepest parts of the mountain. Xiao Liu squatted down and stared at a pile of animal droppings. His brow was furrowed as if deciding something. Shi Qi carried all their belongings and silently watched him.
Xiao Liu stood up and said “You stay here, I need to go find something alone.” Shi Qi didn’t nod, where Xiao Liu went, he also went. Xiao Liu glared “You said you would listen to me. If you don’t listen, I don’t want you anymore.” Shi Qi silently looked at him and the sliver of sunlight through the trees shone on his scar along the hair line and the light sorrow in his eyes.
=> Sun light on YeshiQi (recuring)
It's a bit different than from drama. In drama of course we fully see Deng Wei's handsome face but in novel he had scar along his hair line. Not really that important. Just pointing out. Nevertheless, Jing is described to be refine, elegant, sophisticated gentlemen.
Xiao Liu softened and stepped forward wanting to grab his arm but remembering that he didn’t like to be touched so he grabbed his sleeve “Shi Qi is the best and most obedient and most capable, I won’t discard you. Not taking you is because its dangerous.(I need to remark here a bit because in my Thai version, it is written "Not taking you is NOT because it's dangerous") That thing is too clever and if it smells something it’ll be scared off and run thousands of miles in an instant. The only way to get close is to smear its poop on the body but there isn’t enough poop here so only I can go. If I can’t catch it I’ll come right back so wait for me here.”
Xiao Liu tilted his head and smiled and finally Shi Qi nodded.
Xiao Liu picked up the poop and stepped away to smear it on his arm “Isn’t it gross? You probably never saw this where you grew up. It’s not really that dirty. A lot of medicine is made with animal poop you know.” Xiao Liu turned and Shi Qi was right next to him already and he paused. Shi Qi fixed his sleeve and said “Be careful.”
Xiao Liu laughed “I lived alone in the mountain for years. When I was hungry, I even stole the egg from under a Thousand Year Snake Demon. Even the most vicious beasts aren’t dangerous to me. To be honest, there are no beasts or animals scarier than people……..” Xiao Liu fixed his waistband and waved “I’m off.”
“I. Wait for you.” Shi Qi stood underneath the tree.
There is no person who will wait for another for an entire lifetime. Xiao Liu smiled and with a hop and a skip disappeared into the trees.
Koala writing is actually very good but she sometimes needs editing. For me in red highlighted sentence including "not" is different than what she wrote. Because what she wrote lead to think She's not taking Shi Qi because it's dangerous but "not dangerous" meaning, she assured Shi Qi that he did not have to worry her if it will be dangerous for her.. She can handle it, and also not dangerous but the thing she is going catch maybe difficult for her if two of them go together. And in this part of the story, Xiao Liu and Shi Qi get to spend more time together. They were happy. With their conversation, I can see that Xiao Liu's life must have been quite rough. The way she explained about how she once wandered and how life was hard and rough for her. So Xiao Liu is chatty and she's also revealing a little of herself to Shi Qi.
And the part include about how diligent and intellgent Jing is. So this is before the part I shared above.
Two years had passed and Shi Qi still looked thin and weak. But his strength was stronger than anyone suspected. Carrying water pails, cutting wood, brewing medicine, grinding herbs, he could do it all. He had an especially keen memory.
Ma Zi and Chuan Zi followed Xiao Liu for over ten years and still couldn’t remember some of the herbs. Shi Qi was different, whatever the herb if he heard it once from Xiao Liu he would remember it.
Gradually Xiao Liu started taking him everywhere, he was strong, had a good memory, very reticent, did anything he was told, he was literally the perfect person to ask to do bad things like murder and mayhem.
And yep Jing got to spend a lot of time with Xiao Liu. ♡
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Xiao Liu sang a sad to lure Jiu Jiu out. Just to remark the lyrics are changed when she sang for Jing. And also to remark Koala did not put the song the red highlight is what i translated from thai book , not in koala version..lets read the scene..
Xiao Liu wanted to catch a Jiu Jiu, a small animal resembling a civet cat. It had a long white tail and can take away people’s sorrow. It was popular with the nobles and could be sold for a pretty penny. It didn’t have any attack power but it was very very clever yet easy to frighten so quick to run away. It was very hard to catch. But Xiao Liu had a way of dealing with it. Jiu Jiu loved listening to a young woman sing. Jiu Jiu would be attracted to the young woman’s sorrowful song and its body would inch closer to help the girl forget her sorrows. Xiao Liu found a suitable spot to set the trap.
He jumped into the water to wash off the poop first, then crawled on a rock and sat down. The rock was warmed by the sun and Xiao Liu sat there fixing his hair and singing. The song was carried by the wind. Xiao Liu sang a song about missing someone forever and never being able to forget.
"If beloved is wind above the water
I will be the lily in the wind
To see and to miss
To see and to miss
If beloved is the cloud in the sky
I will be the moon in the cloud
To love and to cherish
To love and to cherish
If beloved was the tree in the forest
I would be the vines on the tree
Together and connected
Together and connected
If beloved is the bird on the sky
I would be the fish in the lake
Not forgeting, Missing Forever"
The voice was melodic and the song sorrowful so the Jiu Jiu was lured out by the song. Initially it was scared so hid in the dark. When it sensed no danger, it could not overcome its natural instinct to help people forget sorrow so it stepped out and started chirping.
Xiao Liu fixed his hair and stared at it. It had large round saucer eyes and was super adorable. It would chirp and shake its large white tail, doing little flips or kicking its legs or thumping its chest. It did all sorts of adorable things to make him laugh.
Xiao Liu sighed loudly and undid the trap “You silly thing, you run off now, I won’t catch you to sell for money.”
We can all see Xiao Liu is such a softie when deal with such creature as jiu jiu.
ABOUT THE SONG :
"If beloved is wind above the water
I will be the lily in the wind
To see and to miss
To see and to miss
If beloved is the cloud in the sky
I will be the moon in the cloud
To love and to cherish
To love and to cherish
If beloved was the tree in the forest
I would be the vines on the tree
Together and connected
Together and connected
If beloved is the bird on the sky
I would be the fish in the lake
Not forgeting, Missing Forever"
i may put the whole scene ...
And for jing ...in chapter 20..Jing sat with his head lowered looking a bit cloddish. Xiao Yao drank another cup of wine and smiled before standing up and twirling in a circle “I’ll sing a mountain ballad for you guys!”
Before they could answer Xiao Yao start singing.
"If beloved is wind above the water
I will be the lily in the wind
To see and to miss
To see and to miss
If beloved is the cloud in the sky
I will be the moon in the cloud
To love and to cherish
To love and to cherish
If beloved was the tree in the forest
I would be the vines on the tree
Together and connected
Together and connected
Why does the world has sadness
Why do lives have gathering and parting
Only wish with beloved
Together and forever, never apart"
Xiao Yao sang a song about a woman who was missing her beloved and longing for him and wanting only to be together for all of eternity.
The final verse she sang three times: together forever, never apart.
It was a clear night with few clouds, the moon bright and the stars dim. Within the evergreen forest, the flowers and trees were glittering and the fragrance wafted over them. Xiao Yao sang and danced as lithe as the willow and as light as the spring water. She moved along with the moon and when she sang the final verse three times, she put all her heart into it and her voice was as lingering as silk in the air.
For a moment all three listening were in a daze.
Xiao Yao sat back down and felt her face was burning hot and her heart was beating fast. Xiao Yao put her head in her hand and laughed “My head is so dizzy, this whole table is wobbly.”
Xing Yue sighed “It really is like what Gege said, drinking is really more fun after getting drunk.” She raised a cup “Xiao Yao, a toast to you.”
Xiao Yao drunkenly picked up her cup and gulped down her wine.
Xiao Yao had a high tolerance and even when she was drunk physically her mind remained clear. But today even her mind was addled. Xing Yue started step dancing and called Xiao Yao to join her.
Xiao Yao stood up to go when her knees buckled and she pitched backward into Jing’s arms. Xiao Yao smiled at Jing and there was laughter in his eyes. Xiao Yao wanted to reach out to touch his brows but her eyes closed and she fell asleep....so all in all...she changed the lyrics to get her happy end for eternity with her man..of course is no other than Jing. 
..so all in all...she changed the lyrics to get her happy end for eternity with her man..of course is no other than Jing.
(Raw Part1)
(raw- to be continued just puting together :)
I would like to share XL and Xiao Liu first meeting in chapter 2. I think it is very important to the plot. I am skipping Furball eating poor Jiu Jiu. My thoughts will be in blue color.
Xiao Liu opened his eyes and from his vantage point could only see the man’s waist. “I’ve lived in Qing Shui Town for over twenty years, a quick check will confirm it.”
The man ignored him as he changed his robe and sat down at his desk to review documents. It was then that Xiao Liu finally saw his face clearly. White hair like the clouds that wasn’t tied into a bun but instead a jade-colored rope was used to tie it neatly back to let it fall behind his head. His face was so beautifully handsome it bordered on surreal. His entire body was so spotlessly clean it was eerie.
At this time he was holding a document in one hand as his eyes were lifted in scorn. He sensed Xiao Liu looking at him and smiled towards Xiao Liu who shivered and immediately shut his eyes. That look he’s only seen once when he was small, it was the way a world renowned giant demon looked at her, it was the look that only someone who had stepped on countless corpses could give off.
Xiao Liu guessed who he was, that legendary handsome beyond compare murdering evil devil the Nine-headed Demon – the one with nine-lives Xiang Liu.
Xiao Liu’s arms and legs were tied and he couldn’t move so after some time he was so sore. At night the soldiers brought food and Xiang Liu casually ate. Xiao Liu was thirsty and hungry and seeing that Xiang Liu wasn’t going to feed him then he tried to think of something else.
He thought that Shi Qi must’ve come to look for him but there was no way he could find this place. He probably went back to town. Xiang Liu finished the meal and lazily laid down on the pallet to leisurely read a book.
A soldier came to deliver a document and quickly left. Xiang Liu read it and then stared at Xiao Liu while thinking. Xiao Liu guessed it was a report about him and tried to smile very sincerely “My lord, everything this servant said is true. I have family waiting for me to go home.”
Xiang Liu coldly said “I only trust my own instinct. Who are you?” Xiao Liu rolled his eyes “I am Wen Xiao Liu, a healer at the Hui Chun Clinic.”
Xiang Liu stared at him and tapped his fingers. Xiao Liu started shaking, the primitive instinct of a living being to fear death. Xiao Liu knew that Xiang Liu had no patience to figure out why he seemed suspicious and would used the most efficient and effective way to solve the problem which was to the same fate as the Jiu Jiu.
When the aura of death came hurtling over Xiao Liu tumbled and tried to avoid it while saying “My lord, I really am Wen Xiao Liu. Maybe I’m not ONLY Wen Xiao Liu, but I have no intention to harm the resistance army under General Gong Gong. I don’t belong to the Kingdom of Xuan Yuan, or the Kingdom of Gao Xing, and not to the Kingdom of Sheng Nong. I am just….”
Xiao Liu paused and thought “Who am I?”
He raised his head and allowed his entire expression to be seen by Xiang Liu “I am just someone who has been discarded. I have no ability to protect myself, I have no one to rely on, I have nowhere to go, so that is why I chose to be Wen Xiao Liu in Qing Shui Town. If my lord will allow, I wish that I could be Wen Xiao Liu for the rest of my life.”
Xiang Liu stared at him and Xiao Liu didn’t dare to move but the beads of cold sweat came down and there where unshed tears in his eyes because the hard protective shell placed in the last tens of years got forcibly peeled open.
After some time, Xiang Liu calmly said “If you want to live, work for me!”
Xiao Liu said nothing. Xiang Liu blew out the lamps “You have a night to think on it.” Xiao Liu’s eyes were open and he stared straight ahead.
Dawn arrived and Xiang Liu dressed and asked “Have you decided?” Xiao Liu lazily said “Still thinking. I’m so thirsty, I want some water first.” Xiang Liu laughed coldly and said “Take him outside.”
Two soldiers dragged Xiao Liu out and Xiang Liu calmly said “Whip him, twenty lashes.”
The army’s whipping can make the most devious demon soldier capitulate that was how painful it was. And the man Nine-lives Xiang Liu sent to whip him had a shockingly strong arm. Once with just one hundred and twenty lashes he killed a demon soldier who was over a thousand years old. The whip was as thick as an oxtail and it came down in snaps as Xiao Liu yelled “I’m done thinking, done thinking…..”After the twenty lashes was done, Xiang Liu looked at Xiao Liu and asked “What’s your decision?” Xiao Liu gasped “I just have three conditions.”
“Whip him, twenty lashes.”
The whip came down and Xiao Liu yelped “Two conditions, one condition……”
Another twenty lashes was delivered and Xiao Liu’s entire back was covered in blood and he was in excruciating pain. Xiang Liu coldly looked at him and asked “Anymore conditions?”
Xiao Liu was covered in sweat and his mouth was bleeding so he couldn’t say a full sentence “You…….can kill me, but I……..still…….have one condition.” Xiang Liu smiled with a corner of his mouth and said “Say it!”
“I….I won’t leave Qing Shui Town.” Xiao Liu understood that Xiang Liu was interested in his ability to make poison and as long as he didn’t leave Qing Shui Town then Xiang Liu couldn’t send him to kill the Xuan Yuan generals and officers. Nor could he send him to kill Gao Xing nobles and royals. Xiang Liu seemed to understand Xiao Liu’s thinking and just stared at him without any expression.
Xiao Liu had been acting a coward this entire time but this time he didn’t back down and looked at Xiang Liu straight back. The meaning was clear, if he didn’t agree then kill him now. After a moment, Xiang Liu said “Fine!”
Xiao Liu breathed a sigh of relief and then collapsed.
Xiao Liu was dragged by the soldiers into the room and the army doctor removed his clothes and put medicine on his back. Xiang Liu stood at the door of the tent and coldly observed. Xiao Liu laid on a wooden board and docilely allowed the army doctor to minister to him. When the medicine was applied and everyone left, Xiang Liu said to Xiao Liu “Make whatever concoction I ask of you. All other times you can continue being your healer in Qing Shui Town. But when I summon you then you must obey immediately.”
“Fine, but it’s like not I will be able to make whatever my lord asks.”
“If you can’t, then you can exchange with your body.”
“Huh?” Xiao Liu never imagined Xiang Liu would like guys and carefully said “My lord is handsome beyond compare. It’s not that I don’t want to service you but……..”
Xiang Liu smirked and lifted his foot and stepped on Xiao Liu’s wound slowly until blood started to seep out “One time you can’t make it, then use a part of your body in exchange. The first time, your ears. The second time, your nose. Without your nose, it is……”
Xiang Liu upped the pressure “Don’t worry, I won’t cut off your hands, you need it to make the concoctions.” Xiao Liu was in so much pain he writhed “I….I understand.”
My Thoughts
You can see that Xiang Liu is described as ethereal beautiful creature(demon). Xiao Liu saw it that way. Nevertheless, I can sensed that she was so scared in this scene even if she acted coward. But then her determination in not leaving Quig Shui town is so determined. For my taking, it means she did not want involved in any of the political wars going on. We can also sense, apart from beauty, Xiang Liu has rough (very), ruthless, non-nonsense and controlling nature with Xiao Liu. (Lol it stays like that till end). I mean he would not give in to any of Xiao Liu plead. After reading the whole scene, I can confirm that it is his controlling and rough nature and not about trepassing as some fans had mentioned before because they already made a deal on Xiao Liu working for XL. Underneath his controlling nature, he seemed to care about what Xiao Liu had said, "I am just someone who has been discarded. I have no ability to protect myself, I have no one to rely on, I have nowhere to go"
And I also want to mentioned this. About this soldier from Shengnong camp, how he said he had family waiting for him, and that he's going home. That lead me to think about how everyone need comfort place, somewhere to belong, family, and war can bring them tragedy.
And yep after this we get all comforting scene with XiaoQi and how Shi Qi marched into Shengnong army was cool. And the protective and possessive nature of Xiao Liu Towards Shi Qi ♡.
A soldier’s voice called out “Sir, someone has stormed the barracks.”
Xiang Liu took off and the noise stopped. Xiao Liu heard a soldier ask “Who are you and why have you stormed the Sheng Nong army base?” A scratchy voice replied “Ye Shi Qi. Xiao Liu.”
It’s Shi Qi! He came? Xiao Liu crawled outside and yelled “My lord Xiang Liu, please don’t harm him. He’s my servant and came to find me.”
Shi Qi ran towards Xiao Liu and his spiritual energy was stronger than expected because he deflected all the soldiers trying to stop him. But these were trained soldiers and if he took down two then four more would step up so Xiao Liu yelled “Shi Qi, stop! My orders.”
Shi Qi stopped and the soldiers encircled him and glared but Shi Qi didn’t even look at him and only stared at Xiang Liu “I. Am taking Xiao Liu.”
Xiao Liu tried to look alluring and yelled “My lord! I am already your person!” Those words…….caused all the soldiers at the base to grimace.
Xiang Liu furrowed his brow but lowered his hand and the soldiers parted. Shi Qi flew to Xiao Liu’s side and half carried half propped him up. His hand gently passed over his back. Perhaps it was mental comfort but Xiao Liu actually felt some pain lessen. Shi Qi knelt down “Let’s go home.”
Xiao Liu crawled on his back and smiled cheekily at Xiang Liu “My lord, I’m going home now.”
Xiang Liu kept staring at Shi Qi and Xiao Liu got nervous and actually grabbed Shi Qi’s face like a child would and yelled “Don’t you get any ideas about him. He’s mine.”
Xiang Liu was startled and was about to smile but stopped himself. He coughed a few times “After investigating and confirming you are a citizen of Qing Shui Town and not a threat to the Sheng Nong army, you are free to leave.”
Xiao Liu continued the charade and said “Thank you my lord, after I return I will be sure to spread word of my lord’s vast kindness.”
The soldiers left and Shi Qi carried Xiao Liu on his back and rushed off. It was only after there was no sound behind them that Xiao Liu wearily said “Shi Qi, I’m thirsty.”
Shi Qi gently put him down and took out a flask for him. Xiao Liu drank a few gulps and let out a long sigh “Let’s hurry before that Xiang Liu changes his mind.”
Shi Qi slowed down and turned to look at Xiao Liu and his lips touched Xiao Liu’s forehead. His hot breath brushed over Xiao Liu’s face and Shi Qi stiffly turned “Don’t be……scared.”
Perhaps it was because he was just tormented by Xiang Liu. Or because his hard shell that was forcibly opened wasn’t fully shut yet. Xiao Liu really craved this feeling of reliance and he closed his eyes and rested his head on Shi Qi’s shoulder and his head was pressed to Shi Qi’s neck. He was like a cat curled up against him... The word home makes me feel something. Is it like Shi Qi is representing her home? But surely ..i feel her getting more attached Shi Qi.
Chapter 2 Wrap Up and Last Part for full posts , check out links
Quig Shui Town
In here, we learn that Quig Shui town did not really belong to all three God tribes. All residence, whether they be god or demon, etc, are equal here. And it said that whether chicken or egg come first is known but it is a civilised busy area. For me it represents that how it exists is not important as much as it really exists. It was burstling.
We learn that Shengnong had lost the battle but the general of Shengnong, Gong Gong, was not giving up, he had his troops stationed at the east of Quig Shui. (Shengnong no longer had royal family right?
Yep all in all Quig Shui had no control from Three God Tribes although it is situated between them, and all the living here are equal.
https://mydramalist.com/discussions/lost-you-forever-season-2/119991-tushan-jing-and-xiao-yao-here-s-to-a-happily-ever-after?pid=2873329&page=321#p2873329
XiaoQi moments
The word "sweet" is often used to say Xiao Yao/Xiao Liu feelings toward Shi Qi/Jing quite often. Yep, just two of them is serene.
Jing/Shi Qi had never abandoned his elegant manners. Xiao Liu always had a feeling that Shi Qi might leave one day. Because she's enjoying time with him. One thing is because he looked different and higher than normal individuals living in Quig Shui. Another thing is her not being able to give into believe if someone will stay with her forever because of her abandoned issue. Anyway she was happy he assured her to not leaving.
It's a bit different than from drama. In drama of course we fully see Deng Wei's handsome face but in novel he had scar along his hair line. Not really that important. Just pointing out. Nevertheless, Jing is described to be refine, elegant, sophisticated gentlemen.
And in this part of the story, Xiao Liu and Shi Qi get to spend more time together. They were happy. With their conversation, I can see that Xiao Liu's life must have been quite rough. The way she explained about how she once wandered and how life was hard and rough for her. So Xiao Liu is chatty and she's also revealing a little of herself to Shi Qi.
And yep Jing got to spend a lot of time with Xiao Liu. ♡
https://mydramalist.com/discussions/lost-you-forever-season-2/119991-tushan-jing-and-xiao-yao-here-s-to-a-happily-ever-after?pid=2874691&page=323#p2874691
Song to lure Jiu Jiu/fei fei
Xiao Liu was still a softie when she actually dealed with a healing cute creature like Jiu Jiu.
Xiao Liu Met XL
You can see that Xiang Liu is described as ethereal beautiful creature(demon). Xiao Liu saw it that way. Nevertheless, I can sensed that she was so scared in this scene even if she acted coward. But then her determination in not leaving Quig Shui town is so determined. For my taking, it means she did not want involved in any of the political wars going on. We can also sense, apart from beauty, Xiang Liu has rough (very), ruthless, non-nonsense and controlling nature with Xiao Liu. (Lol it stays like that till end). I mean he would not give in to any of Xiao Liu plead. After reading the whole scene, I can confirm that it is his controlling and rough nature and not about trepassing as some fans had mentioned before. Underneath his controlling nature, he seemed to care about what Xiao Liu had said, "I am just someone who has been discarded. I have no ability to protect myself, I have no one to rely on, I have nowhere to go"
And I also want to mentioned this. About this soldier from Shengnong camp, how he said he had family waiting for him, and that he's going home. That lead me to think about how everyone need comfort place, somewhere to belong, family, and war can bring them tragedy.
And yep after this we get all comforting scene with XiaoQi and how Shi Qi marched into Shengnong army was cool. And the protective and possessive nature of Xiao Liu Towards Shi Qi ♡.
The word home makes me feel something. Is it like Shi Qi is representing her home? But surely ..i feel her getting more attached Shi Qi.
Now the alast portion of chapter 2...abstract and overall thought ...
Xiao Liu was as happy as a mouse stealing oil and he felt her back pain lessen. Sprawled on Shi Qi’s back, he gradually fell asleep.
..here I think I she was still not...and think Shi Qi can leave her anytime. As long as he was with her, he was hers.
Shi Qi tried to make Xiao Liu the most comfortable grass bed and turned the cave into their temporary home. The two of them seemed to be living the hunter’s life in the mountain. Everyday, Shi Qi went out and hunted small game. When he came back, Xiao Liu directed and Shi Qi did and together they cooked dinner. Shi Qi clearly never did this before and he was clumsy and constantly made mistakes. Xiao Liu would guffaw happily, but Shi Qi was too smart and in a few tries he mastered it and that lessened some of the mirth in Xiao Liu.
The days and nights in the mountains were very desolate and those who couldn’t move was even lonelier. Xiao Liu grabbed Shi Qi to talk with him – everything under the sky they talked about. A delicious dish, a spectacular sunset…….Shi Qi quietly listened to it all.
And he finally cooked for her.
....
And then finally Shi Qi got precious herbs for her.
When Xiao Liu was collecting the herbs, he found two very rare plants and asked if Shi Qi collected it? Shi Qi nodded “Saw it while hunting. You mentioned before.” During this time, Shi Qi spent with Xiao Liu and his speech was getting better. Xiao Liu was ecstatic and wanting to hug and kiss Shi Qi “That’s great! Ma Zhi and Chuan Zi can get a wives now.”
And then one of my fav scene of all time has come.
Xiao Liu said in an angry huff to Shi Qi “One day I’ll find his weakness. If I can’t poison him then I’ll walk backwards.”
Shi Qi had laughter in his eyes and Xiao Liu couldn’t stand the way he always seemed to float above everything so poured him a glass of wine “Drink it!” Shi Qi took it and gulped it down.
Xiao Liu startled “It’s poisoned.”
The laughter in Shi Qi’s eyes never disappeared as his body collapsed softly. Xiao Liu anxiously gave him the antidote and yelled “You idiot!” while his heart felt this indescribable feeling.
And yep XL had come into Xiao Liu 's life. WXL is so pissed because of XL mocking and controlling nature.
After Ma Zi’s wedding, Nine Lives Xiang Liu would occasionally come and sit in the clinic courtyard and drink a few cups of Xiao Liu’s wine and nibble on a few of Xiao Liu’s snacks. When he left his face never even changed expressions and his heartbeat never once skipped a beat. Xiang Liu’s very attitude of not taking Xiao Liu seriously is exactly what pissed Xiao Liu off.
When Xiao Liu entered the medical profession, it all began with the wrong intentions. He wanted to learn to kill someone and not to learn to save someone. Yet here was Xiang Liu eating his poison like candy! Xiao Liu thought and thought and decided to keep on learning, learning how to kill someone. He vowed to keep walking down the wrong path with the goal of poisoning this big demon sooner or later!
To summarized the thoughts, Xiao Liu and Shi Qi had been growing string of attachment. After getting provoke of of her, I think she was even more clingy towards him. I felt after the torment feeling, she got from XL, her attachment to Shi Qi grew.Xiao Liu definetly saw XL as handsome but had she really fascinated with him yet. Well it's not clear. But what is obvious is that he definetly provoke her fear and torment. And she is pissed that she could won over him. So yep XL entering her life is what the title said a road ahead is unknown.
*******Have to add all reaction - and re arrange images ...rawwww :p (bb later to continue and re paste images/first reaction+ Peng Peng ! :))******
=>(@Symb.note:"At this time he was holding a document //when we first meet YeShiqi he holds a red flower."//death not life...in comparaison to some points we've been talking about from ch1 :)*
Adjectives of Xiao Liu reaction: shaking, didn’t dare ,beads of cold sweat ,he was in excruciating pain ...
- Xiao Liu was covered in sweat and his mouth was bleeding so he couldn’t say a full sentence “You…….can kill me, but I……..still…….have one condition.” Xiang Liu smiled with a corner of his mouth and said “Say it!”
=> Motives “I….I won’t leave Qing Shui Town.” // Xiao Liu understood that Xiang Liu was interested in his ability to make poison and as long as he didn’t leave Qing Shui Town then Xiang Liu couldn’t send him to kill the Xuan Yuan generals and officers. // "I chose to be Wen Xiao Liu in Qing Shui Town".
- “Make whatever concoction I ask of you. All other times you can continue being your healer in Qing Shui Town. But when I summon you then you must obey immediately.”
-> Xiang Liu stared at him and Xiao Liu didn’t dare to move but the beads of cold sweat came down and there where unshed tears in his eyes because the hard protective shell placed in the last tens of years got forcibly peeled open. )
@PengPeng:
I agree with your presentation of XL.
What touched me the most is this chapter regarding their meeting is this :
"Who am I?”
He raised his head and allowed his entire expression to be seen by Xiang Liu “I am just someone who has been discarded. I have no ability to protect myself, I have no one to rely on, I have nowhere to go, so that is why I chose to be Wen Xiao Liu in Qing Shui Town. If my lord will allow, I wish that I could be Wen Xiao Liu for the rest of my life.”
Xiang Liu stared at him and Xiao Liu didn’t dare to move but the beads of cold sweat came down and there where unshed tears in his eyes because the hard protective shell placed in the last tens of years got forcibly peeled open.
in comparison to chapter 1 her meeting with 9 head demon is full of hurt not just the physical hurt - 40 lashes with the whip- but emotional hurt.
then we have also this
"Xiang Liu kept staring at Shi Qi and Xiao Liu got nervous and actually grabbed Shi Qi’s face like a child would and yelled “Don’t you get any ideas about him. He’s mine.”
Xiang Liu was startled and was about to smile but stopped himself. He coughed a few times"
I like that we can see that he has a soft side as well and wants to smile this us not a wicked smile but a fun smile due to what WXL said. Maybe just maybe this is a 1 st time someone who should fear him, brought this sudden reaction out of him? I do not know of course.
@Winny:
yes..its like her trauma in the past is coming back...
with its the opposite side of Xiao Liu that these two men open her up...one has provoke her feminity&caring and the other past trauma
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=> => Xiao Liu tried to look alluring to Yeshiqi.
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pics mostly for Xiao and Jing, but ...uh when someone have been through physical violences in his life, this is very difficult for me to re watch / so the minimum will do : 
I applause her brave attitude will cover this , because she is outstanding<3 
=> The violence Vs this in same timelime is quite something...
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TSJ/Yeshiqi- Rescue pics from drama: 
yeshiqi : Healing the profound excrutiating painfull wounds (not mine adjectives)
Xiao Liu: protecting Yeshiqi 
Her face finally relaxed - and happy!
On the way back:
=> (the passage in the book: Shi Qi slowed down and turned to look at Xiao Liu and his lips touched Xiao Liu’s forehead. His hot breath brushed over Xiao Liu’s face and Shi Qi stiffly turned “Don’t be……scared.”
Perhaps it was because he was just tormented by Xiang Liu. Or because his hard shell that was forcibly opened wasn’t fully shut yet. Xiao Liu really craved this feeling of reliance and he closed his eyes and rested his head on Shi Qi’s shoulder and his head was pressed to Shi Qi’s neck. He was like a cat curled up against him...
Yeshiqi tells her as she is to compress pain, speacking a lot, and asking him does he like pigs? so she can be seen as a pig he is carrying (ep4-5:56) : 
*********And he closes his eyes releaved , as she (please notice and look at the brighness in her eyes (there are tears) 
Simple. Profound.And beautiful / According to context, i think xiao liu felt weak ...so she wanted to rely , depend on Shi qi...yes beautiful
@Peng added: Chapter 2. XY and Jing and a little XL
There are a lot of moment between them but I will focus on those:
-"A fragrant smell came wafting out. XiaoLiu split the chicken in thirds, one part went into the food bag, he gave Shi Qithe bigger remaining portion "You must finish, you are too skinny." Xiao Liu atehis portion and watched Shi Qi. He WaS still the same, every gesture waselegant and refined, as if he was seated at the most lofty banquet eating themost incredible food. Xiao Liu sigthed.
"Shi Qi, you'lleave sooner or late."Shi Qi glanced at him "I. Won't."
-" Xiao Liu stood up and said You stay here, I need to go find something alone."
Shi Qi didn't nod, where Xiao Liu went he also went. Xiao Liu glared "You said you would listen to me. If you don't listen, I don't want you anymore." Shi Qi silently looked at him and the sliver of sunlight through the trees shone on his scar along the hair line and the light sorrow in his eyes.Xiao Liu softened and stepped forward wanting to grab his arm butremembering that he didn't like to be touched so he grabbed his sleeve "ShiQi is the best and most obedient and
most capable, I won't discard you"
"Xiao Liu fixed his waistband and waved "I'm off."
"I. Wait for you." Shi Qi stoodunderneath the tree. There is no person who will wait for
another for an entire lifetime. Xiao Liusmiled and with a hop and a skip underneath a tree.
-"Xiao Liu was dragged by the soldiers into the room and the army doctor removed his clothes and put medicineon his back. Xiang Liu stood at the door of the tent and coldly observed. Xiao Liulaid on a wooden board and docilely allowed the army doctor to minister tohim. When the medicine was applied and everyone left, Xiang Liu said to XiaoLiu "Make whatever concoction I ask of you. All other times you can continue being your healer in Qing Shui Town.
But when I summon you then you mustobey immediately."..."Fine but it's like ..."
-" half carried half propped him up. Hishand gently passed over his back.
Perhaps it was mental comfort but XiaoLiu actually felt some pain lessen. ShiQi knelt down "Let's go home."
-"Shi Qi knelt down and Xiao Liuremembered that he didn't like to be touched but right now there was noother way so Xiao Liu carefully climbedon his back "I'm sorry, I know you don't want to carry someone. You can imagine that I'm a rock and rocks don't make any noise.......r you can imagined that I am a pig, a pig whospeaks. Oh, but do you dislike pigs?Then you can imagine I'm a......"Shi Qi's voice was low "I will think thatit's you. I am willing to carry....you."
Xiao Liu paused and murmured "Fine,then you think that lI'm me." After saying that he realized what he said andlaughed a few times and stopped. "ShiQi, my back hurts, can you talk withme?" "Yes." -"Shi Qi's footsteps slowed and Xiao Liu gave his chest a few comforting slaps "I
know, you're Shi Qi. I wish you stayed Shi Qi for the rest of your life. But Iknow that isn't possible. But for each day you don't leave, then you are Shi Qifor an additional day, and you have to listen to me......" "Mmmm hmmmm."
"Mmmm hmmmm.Xiao Liu was as happy as a mouse stealing oil and he felt her back pain lessen. Sprawled on Shi Qi's back, "
-"The days and nights in the mountains were very desolate and those who couldn't move was even lonelier. XiaoLiu grabbed Shi Qi to talk with him :
Everything under the sky they talked about. A delicious dish, a spectacular sunse......Shi Qi quietly listened to it all.Xiao Liu sometimes felt a twinge of guilt "Am I talking too much? 1 lived alone for twenty some years and during that time - developed a strange quirk.was afraid to see people and wandered alone. In the beginning I never spoke but as the days passed one day in the mountains I forgot the name of a fruit. "
+ " Xiang Liu kept staring at Shi Qi and Xiao Liu got nervous and actually grabbed Shi Qi’s face like a child would and yelled “Don’t you get any ideas about him. He’s mine.”
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From all those extracts we can see that WXY is kind of worried that SQ will leave But SQ keeps saying that he won't . Again WXL WANT him to keep his word that he WILL listen to her. She keeps threatening him that she will disregard him if he does not. She them soften when she see his reaction to that and say that she will not disregard him. SWL does not believe him when he said will wait for her. Here SQ just said that he will wait till sje comes back from fonding what she wants but WXL is thinking about waiting for someone for an entire LIFE TIME. This scenes have a sad note in them.
After SQ has taken her back with him we see that she is more relaxed more happy. She is enjoying her time with him. She is chatty, extremly chatty. She also open up to him about her without him asking her about it. She talked about everything understand to sun . Its like SQ has proven himself, his reliability by coming to her rescue unexpectedly. WXL still reiterating her condition " you have to listen to me" This is so important to her .
Xl is imposing himself with what he wants. He is not giving WXL a choice. He wants him to do what he ask and when he ask. No bargain here. A pact is made with WXY but WXL is not control aka she is not the one setting the conditions more or less.
Before leaving WXY Xiao Liu tried to look alluring and yelled
'My lord! I am already your person!"
Those words......caused all the soldiers at the base to grimace . WXL remind XL that he cannot harm her anymore since their agreement. She belongs to him in a way. Then further down "
"Xiang Liu kept staring at Shi Qi and Xiao Liu got nervous and actually grabbed Shi Qi’s face like a child would and yelled “Don’t you get any ideas about him. He’s mine.”
XL seems to recognise YSQ. WXL does not realise this. She them Clain YSQ as her own.
@I agree , the FORCIBLY PEELED,tells it's not only the physical pain / but a deep emotional distress too. Excruicating: https://www.dictionary.com/browse/excruciatingly
extremely painful; causing intense suffering; unbearably distressing; torturing.
from Oxford : https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/american_english/excruciating
Excruciating can describe extreme painfull feelings, treatments, or death related ones.
-What I actually get of what obviously amuses him :
Is not only Xiao Liu saying Shi qi is hers/his. But both of them. Is it his first time seeng a merging couple ? The couple he sees is what makes him :
peng-peng:was about to smile but stopped himself. He coughed a few times"
You usualy cough-cough... when something is embarrassing you, while being intrigued.//Now that you mentioned it yes. It is 2 men Sqand wXL 1 trying to be alluring. That scene itself is strange. +>The contrast are quite black and white regarding the 2 male characters - feels realy day and night...many symbols to cover too. And the ongoing XiaoJing evolution in their relationship .
*Raw-part 2 -Please all re read before I analyse and put together *cheers!
Xiao Liu was ecstatic and wanting to hug and kiss Shi Qi -chpt.2
Yeshiqi tells her as she is to compress pain, speacking a lot, and asking him does he like pigs? so she can be seen as a pig he is carrying (ep4-5:56) :
And he closes his eyes releaved , as she (please notice and look at the brighness in her eyes (there are tears)
Simple. Profound.
And beautiful lol
Romans_Revenge:
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