Shian...
Ren Xuan's brows were furrowed, his expression cold.
This kind of contract is simply a pure unfair clause.
Such evil magic, however, takes advantage of the powerlessness between life and death, and the hysterical desire to transcend life and death, to play with people's hearts time and time again.
Ren Xuan frowned, and finally asked, "Can you read Fu Yuan's name?"
Fang Cun shook his head: "To break this kind of spell, we can only reverse it. But the name is too unique."
He paused, his brows calm. "Ordinary spells often begin with 'borrow the wind, forest, fire, and volcano' or 'induce the five elements and eight trigrams,' and they can all be traced back to their origins. But if someone wrote 'borrow Zhang San' or 'induce Li Si' in the spell, how would you break it? Unless you know the person, there's no way to deduce it."
Ren Xuan lowered his brows in deep thought. After a while, he said slowly, "Commander Fang, I'd like to speculate... Could it be that your junior uncle has already been possessed?"
As soon as these words came out, Yuan Feng immediately refuted: "How could that be? Junior Master's life depends on his Yuan core, how could he be possessed by someone else?"
Fang Xingfei glanced at him coldly, his voice cold, "That's even easier. The Yuan core can be replaced, but if the core is no longer the same, is the person beneath that iron-clad skin still the same person?"
After he finished speaking, Fang Cun lowered his eyes, his brows as frosty as ice. After a moment, he slowly raised his head and said calmly, "This is the most reasonable explanation so far."
Ren Xuan went further: "You also said that 'Fuyuan' is just a name. Does that mean that everyone touched by this technique is a descendant of the same source?"
Yuan Feng still hesitated: "But how can one person possess several people at the same time?"
Fang Cun calmly said, "Of course I can."
His tone was dull, as if he was stating the simplest principle: "Just tear the soul consciousness apart, divide the soul into several parts, and implant them into multiple bodies, and you can do it."
He turned and looked at Fang Xingfei: "Isn't that right?"
Fang Xingfei nodded, his tone cold. "Yes, there are many such techniques. But if the soul is too fragmented, one day, it will no longer recognize itself. If such techniques are used too frequently, one will lose oneself."
Ren Xuan looked at him, his tone sinking: "Commander Fang, how about following me into the capital? If it is really a possession, the person behind Xiao Jingyuan might be the one you are looking for. In this way, there may be a way to save your junior uncle."
Fang Cun heard this, his eyes were indifferent, and his tone was cold: "No."
Fang Cun knew the solution. If he was an ordinary person like Xiao Jingyuan - with all five spirits intact, the five mists intact, and the five senses intact, he could indeed break this technique.
But Junior Master Uncle is not an ordinary person.
Fang Cun spoke calmly, each word sharp as a knife: "A core can only store a consciousness. A metal shell, an overwritten core. If it was really a possession, then Junior Master-Uncle would have died long ago."
Fang Xingfei stared at him: "So, if it's not him, you can save him?"
Fang Cun smiled, his voice cold and indifferent: "If it's not him, why should I save him?"
Fang Xingfei asked calmly, seemingly casually, "How about this be considered revenge?"
Fang Cun glanced at him with a smile in his eyes: "Do I look like that kind of person?"
Fang Xingfei didn't shy away from the question and nodded frankly, "Looks like it."
Fang Xingfei didn't talk much, but every word cut through his heart. It was as if he was using someone else's body to reflect his own reflection.
He said slowly, "Fang Cun, you and I are the same kind of people. You won't let him go, just like I won't let you go."
Fang Xingfei's tone was not harsh, but he was extremely determined: "No matter what."
Having said this, Fang Xingfei said no more. He gently picked up Bai Xiao from the bed. The young man in his arms was sleeping soundly, not startled by the sky falling.
"Anyway, I'll give you three months to deal with these things. After three months, I'll take your head to Old Three's grave."
After saying this, Fang Xingfei didn't look back and jumped into the night.
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When Bai Xiao woke up, all he could hear was the whistling wind.
He realized that he was being held horizontally in someone's arms and was being carried by the wind.
He struggled subconsciously, but was restrained by a low shout.
"Don't move. I came out quietly without telling my elder brother. If you can't get back before dawn, I'll leave you in this forest to feed the wolves."
Fang Xingfei spoke in a nonchalant tone, but his movements were extremely steady.
Bai Xiao didn't care what he said at all, and only asked anxiously: "Where's Fang Cun?!"
Fang Xingfei paused and didn't say anything about 'he saved you'.
His tone was calm as usual: "Kill him later."
"You—!" Bai Xiao's face suddenly changed, anger rising to his head, not even caring about his injuries: "Second Brother, what's wrong with you! We finally found him! Can't you beat him?!"
Fang Xingfei wasn't annoyed, but instead smiled easily: "Tsk, a new emperor appoints new ministers. Ever since Zhu Yi ascended to the throne, I see your status rising rapidly."
Bai Xiao got even angrier after hearing this: "I'd rather be idle! But Second Brother, you're always thinking about slacking off. Do you have any sense of propriety? Second Brother! No matter who takes the top position, if they don't work, they won't have anything to eat!!"
Fang Xingfei tutted, "Fourth Brother, I'm your senior brother."
"You still remember that you are a senior brother?!" Bai Xiao laughed in anger: "I am not the eldest senior brother, I will not turn a blind eye to you all day long!"
After saying that, he frowned slightly and suddenly asked, "By the way, how is the eldest brother now?"
Fang Xingfei pondered for a moment, seemingly trying to avoid the question, his tone vague: "Now, even the eldest brother doesn't recognize you. You, kid, only have me as your senior brother."
He paused, then added slowly, "So, Fourth Brother, respect your teachers."
Bai Xiao curled his lips, obviously ignoring the words.
The young man mumbled something vaguely and yawned lazily: "I'm sleepy... Fly more steadily."
As she said this, she snuggled into his arms, closed her eyes and went back to sleep.
Fang Xingfei glanced down at him and laughed angrily, "I threw it down for you."
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As daybreak approached, Ren Xuan turned back again.
Last night, he received information from the secret soldiers and learned that something had happened in Wanrong Village. A man quietly slipped out of the posthouse.
It's still dark now, so let's go back quickly. We probably won't be discovered.
In the post house.
Ren Xuan pushed the door open and entered, only to find Lu Shian still unconscious. Wen Congren had prescribed him a number of medications during his return to Beijing, most of which were designed to help him sleep.
He walked lightly and closed the door quietly.
He untied his belt, took off his outer robe, pretended to be just awake, and sat down beside the couch.
There was a formation in this house, but it didn't protect him.
Ren Xuan liked the other party's defenseless attitude towards him, but he was also a little afraid of the weight of this trust.
The world and human nature are always changing. Staying vigilant at all times is the best strategy for living in troubled times.
He leaned against the bedpost, just wanting to take a nap.
But perhaps it was because the atmosphere in the room was too quiet, or the people in the room were too calm, he fell asleep without realizing it.
In the end, it was Lu Shian who woke him up.
Lu Shian accepted the fact that he woke up to find someone at the head of his bed. The young man simply asked, "Why did you end up sleeping here?"
Ren Xuan yawned and said vaguely, "The prince has sent news, telling us to go directly to the capital. I wanted to call you, but seeing that you slept well, I was kind enough to wait for you for a while."
Lu Shian laughed: "You fell asleep yourself?"
Ren Xuan never cared about face. He buried his face in the young man's arms, rubbing against him while mumbling, "Shi'an, to be honest, I'm very sleepy."
Just as he was enjoying himself, he suddenly remembered something important. While taking advantage of the situation, he asked dazedly, "By the way, Shi'an, have you been helping Yuan Yi all along? Have you convinced Lu Xiyun?"
Lu Shian shook his head and answered simply: "Qin Xuan went to find Xiyun himself."
Ren Xuan said, "Will Qin Shu agree to this?"
Lu Shian answered even faster: "Qin Shu doesn't know."
a bolt from the blue.
Ren Xuan was no longer sleepy in an instant.
... Damn it, he said how could Qin Xuan be so honest in this life, all the bad things in his relationship happened here.
Ren Xuan froze in place, like a frost-bitten eggplant, his eyes blank. "Shi'an...how dare you get involved in something like this?"
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Imperial City, Hanyun Martial Arts School.
Ren Xuan recognized Fang Cun, who was disguising himself beside Yuan Feng, at a glance.
Tsk, this Commander Fang, Qin Shu offered a reward of a thousand pounds to capture him, but Fang Cunneng just disguised himself and came to him. This guy is really bold.
Fortunately, Fang Cun was a "friend" introduced by Yuan Feng. And Yuan Feng was raised by Qin Xuan as his own son. So no one was suspicious.
Fang Cun only spent a moment exploring Xiao Jingyuan's bed before he came to a conclusion.
He said firmly, "It's Su Sheng."
Commander Fang made it clear that he was trying to trick people: "This person has taken over Xiao Jingyuan's body. Since he has taken over someone else's body, it means that at least part of his soul is attached to Xiao Jingyuan's body. If there is a soul, there can be consciousness. We can start with his consciousness, counter-invade his sea of consciousness, and find out his identity."
Sure enough, professionals should do professional things.
Qin Shu: "How do I check?"
Fang Cun's voice was calm: "Whoever is killed, this invasion will end, and that person will be him. The moment his own sea of consciousness collapses, he will not be able to maintain possession. If Xiao Jingyuan's meridians are sealed, he will not be able to re-occupy it."
Han Chenglie's expression was complicated, his brows furrowed. It was obvious that he cared more about Jamel Xiao's safety than about beating the instigator: "But will this hurt the adults?"
Fang Cun smiled: "From the soul into the consciousness, what enters is the sea of consciousness of the intruder, and has nothing to do with Xiao Jingyuan himself. If it fails, Xiao Jingyuan will just continue to be possessed."
He changed the subject, his voice cold. "But if someone gets trapped, it's not as simple as never waking up. They'll be trapped in someone else's sea of consciousness for eternity."
Fang Cun raised his hand and brushed the corner of his sleeve, saying nonchalantly: "If you all don't want to, I can do it alone."
Ren Xuan raised his eyebrows slightly: "So the more people there are, the easier it will be to succeed?"
Fang Cun corrected him calmly: "The more people who can enter, the easier it is to succeed. Soul magic requires harmony and guidance, not everyone can force their way in. Moreover—"
He paused, then said calmly, "The limit I can sustain is four people."
Ren Xuan shrugged without hesitation: "Count me in."
Fang Cun glanced at him and continued, "The counter-invasion of the sea of consciousness uses fear as a weapon, which will melt your memories. Everything you see and hear will most likely be reconstructed. You must be mentally prepared."
Ren Xuan seemed to have heard something funny. Scare me? That night in the Nanwang Mansion, in my dream, I've seen all the scary things in my life!
Qin Shu raised his hand to stop Ren Xuan, and said in a steady voice, "We'll have to think about this matter in the long run."
Ren Xuan saw clearly that the phrase "take the long view" contained hesitation. Helping Jamel Xiao was one thing, but putting his own people in it was another.
But the person Ren Xuan least trusted was actually Fang Cun.
However, he couldn't say this directly, let alone reveal the other person's identity. The events of his previous life were still fresh in his mind, and the blame for the secret exchange between him and Yanshi must not fall on the emperor again.
Ren Xuan made up his mind and decided to keep this black glove to himself. The less Qin Shu knew about this, the better. If there was any trouble in the future, Qin Shu would be able to be blamed cleanly.
As he thought about it, Ren Xuan felt that he was worthy of being enshrined in the Taimiao.
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