"When we were drinking together, didn't we chat about your future?" Zhang Shih-hao said, "I got a backlash."
"That powerful? You didn't say anything about it." Ye Xingchen was surprised. Zhang Shihao's mother was a fox spirit who had awakened the inextinguishable heart lamp of the celestial fox.
They possess the ability to see into the future, though they cannot see it clearly, their predictions are extremely accurate.
He only hinted at it indirectly when the two of them were drinking, never expecting that it would cause a backlash from Heaven.
"What do you think?" Zhang Shih-hao sighed. "The Heavenly Fox Heart Lamp that I awakened is practically useless. Sometimes I know exactly what a person's fate is, but I can't say anything to remind them. It's exhausting."
"Why don't you just not use your ability to spy?" Ye Xingchen said.
“No, I couldn’t resist. Just like with you, the first time we met, I couldn’t help but use my inner light to glimpse your future,” Zhang Shih-hao said with a smile. “And I was shocked by what I found.”
"You risked being devoured by the Heavenly Dao just to have a few words with me, what was your purpose?" Ye Xingchen stared at Zhang Shihao.
“I… need your help.” Zhang Shih-hao hesitated for a moment.
"Your master is a successor of the Celestial Masters sect, a very powerful figure, the Purple-Robed Celestial Master, probably the strongest in Taoism. You need something from me?" Ye Xingchen was speechless: "Is there anything he can't solve?"
“He can solve it, but he won’t solve it,” Zhang Shih-hao said. “My mother was locked under the Dragon Tiger Pagoda. It was my master who personally sent her in.”
"You want to rescue her?" Ye Xingchen understood.
“Yes,” Zhang Shih-hao said.
"Is it possible that your master took notice of her in order to save her?" Ye Xingchen asked.
"We must save her. Once the Heavenly Fox Clan's identity is revealed, they will be hunted down by countless cultivators," Zhang Shih-hao said. "For no other reason than for her demon core."
"Then you still want her to leave the tower?" Ye Xingchen asked.
“Everyone has their own destiny. Maybe she will be hunted down after she is free, but she has to make her own choices, not for others to make those choices for her,” Zhang Shih-hao said earnestly.
"Some things, even though you know they're impossible, you still have to do them, just like you..."
Ye Xingchen fell silent, and couldn't help but think of his father, whose remains had been hanging outside the city for twenty years.
He knew that Jinluo City was fraught with danger, but he still had to go and welcome his father home, for no other reason than that his father was his father.
"I understand. If I have the ability in the future, I will definitely lend you a hand." Ye Xingchen nodded slowly.
"Thanks." Zhang Shih-hao smiled. "In return, if the three leaders of Yinshan cause trouble, I can lend you a hand as well. If necessary, I can even use the power of my sect."
"It's good to help each other." Ye Xingchen nodded, and the two smiled at each other.
When I arrived at Xia Hanyue's company, I happened to run into Tang Yixue there.
Ye Xingchen was somewhat surprised. Hadn't the two women broken up? How come they're together again now?
However, this time the two were dressed neatly, and none of the things Ye Xingchen had imagined happened.
"How about I excuse myself?" Ye Xingchen said with an awkward smile.
"What are you thinking, kid? We have a normal relationship." Xia Hanyue couldn't help but tap Ye Xingchen on the head.
"No, it's just that when the two of you are together, I start to think about certain things," Ye Xingchen said, both amused and exasperated.
"Alright, your nephew is here, so I'll head back now." Tang Yixue stood up with a smile. "Then it's settled. We'll finalize the details later."
“Okay, I’ll have someone send it to you.” Xia Hanyue nodded.
"What are you discussing?" Ye Xingchen asked curiously.
"Don't pry into women's business." Xia Hanyue glanced at Ye Xingchen: "Asking too much won't do you any good."
"Alright, alright, I won't ask." Ye Xingchen raised his hand in surrender. He sat down and said, "The Three Heroes of Yinshan may be making a comeback. Be careful."
“I’ve heard of these bastards.” Xia Hanyue frowned. “Moreover, they use evil magic, making them very difficult to guard against.”
"I'll have someone get some lightning-struck wood, reinforced with divine runes and arrays, so that wearing it will protect you from evil spells," Ye Xingchen said. "It'll be ready in the next few days."
"Alright, you need to be careful too. Those bastards are capable of anything."
Xia Hanyue nodded: "You let Yin Laosan go before?"
"Letting him go is actually a warning," Ye Xingchen said. "I don't want to offend them to the death. After all, we're not mortal enemies. If I kill Yin Laosan, it will make the other two really fight me to the death."
“What you’re doing is right, but I’m afraid the three Yin brothers are arrogant and won’t appreciate your kindness,” Xia Hanyue said.
"I'll urge Boss Wu to get some lightning-struck wood over as soon as possible." Ye Xingchen frowned; the lightning-struck wood they had previously obtained had run out.
This thing is really hard to come by. He had already asked Boss Wu to get it for him, but there's still no news.
Just then, Xia Hanyue received a phone call. The caller only said a few words, but she immediately stood up and said, "I'll be right there."
"What's wrong?" Ye Xingchen's heart tightened when he saw her tense expression.
"Your mother suddenly fainted and has been taken to the hospital. Hurry!" Xia Hanyue said urgently.
Ye Xingchen was taken aback and, not daring to delay, quickly went out with Xia Hanyue.
In a private hospital in the west, Xia Jingyi has regained consciousness.
Xia Xueming and her grandmother rushed over. Xia Jingyi smiled and comforted everyone, "It's nothing. I just felt weak while working. I'll be fine after a rest. Don't be so nervous."
“You’re usually in good health, and you had a check-up three months ago, so there shouldn’t be any major problems with your health,” Xia Xueming said with a puzzled look.
"Ms. Xia, the test results are in. There's nothing seriously wrong. You can have an MRI scan tomorrow to confirm." A doctor walked over and said.
"Okay, Mom and Dad, don't worry about me, I'm fine." Xia Jingyi said, "Go back and rest, Xingchen and Hanyue will be here soon."
"Mom, what's wrong?" As soon as she finished speaking, Ye Xingchen and Xia Hanyue rushed over.
He grabbed Xia Jingyi's wrist to check her condition and took her pulse, but found nothing unusual.
"I told you I'm fine, I'm just temporarily exhausted," Xia Jingyi said. "Look how worried you are."
"Are you tired? Then take leave and rest at home. Don't go to work. I'll go ask for leave for you right now." Xia Hanyue.
"What's the rush for you to come back?" Xia Jingyi glared at her.
"Xingchen, what's wrong with your mother? Tell me!" Xia Hanyue asked anxiously.
"She's fine." Ye Xingchen frowned slightly, a chill creeping into his eyes, because he sensed a bone-chilling aura emanating from Xia Hanyue.
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