Chapter 52 Where to Go? "If you're going to find someone to persuade me, you should at least find someone decent..."
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As long as he survives, there's always a chance things will get better. Once he gets past the age of twenty-five, he'll realize it wasn't such a big deal after all.
Chu Li's decision, made after careful consideration, will not be changed. She owes Shang Xinglan too much; at least this time, she will make it up to her.
She would raise Yinyin herself, just like before, and return to Xiaofushan to live their simple life. Everything would return to normal, Shang Xinglan would completely forget about her, and he would form a bond with Chu Shuyi and ascend to immortality. With Yinyin by her side and the money Shang Xinglan left her, she would have enough to live a life free from worries about food and clothing.
It's a happy ending for everyone, isn't it?
“I wrote to Chu Shuyi a few days ago. She’s still at the Cangshan Sect, but I don’t think she’ll stay for long. You should go find her as soon as possible.” Chu Li watched him hold the towering stone in his palm and said softly, “I will also explain things to Yinyin. Don’t worry, I will take good care of him.”
Shang Xinglan didn't even look at her, her tone devoid of any warmth, and she gave a faint scoff, "Whatever, we have nothing to do with each other anymore."
Chu Li stared at him blankly, still not used to his cold tone. However, she knew that Shang Xinglan would soon stop speaking to her so coldly. A thin mist surged and rose from the towering stone, enveloping the figure before her and gradually blurring it.
She laid out the paper, intending to tear up the marriage contract written by Shang Xinglan, but after hesitating for a long time, she folded it together with the divorce letter and put it inside her clothes.
He took out another piece of paper and carefully wrote down the things he wanted to tell Chu Li.
You should go to the Cangshan Sect to find Chu Shuyi; she is the true daughter of the Heavenly Yin.
With only half a month left to live, he must intensify his cultivation every day.
My grandmother fell ill, and I remember visiting her at home often.
Yan Xinbai is a traitor; be extra careful when you see him.
...
What else?
Chu Li pondered for a long time but couldn't think of anything else for the time being, so he placed the paper in the most conspicuous place so that Shang Xinglan could see it as soon as she opened her eyes and know what she should do.
After doing all this, she got up and went out. Before leaving, she couldn't help but look back at the figure in the mist.
Let me take another look. What if the towering stone fails to erase my memories?
Chu Li quietly went around to the window and looked into the room. The fog was so thick that she couldn't see clearly, and she couldn't even see the people inside.
She waited quietly for half an hour until the thick fog finally dissipated. Shang Xinglan stood in front of the small table, seemingly seeing the instructions she had left behind.
It's good that she can see it; that puts her mind at ease.
Just as Chu Li was about to turn and leave, she suddenly heard a tearing sound. Confused, she turned around and saw that Shang Xinglan had torn the piece of paper she had left behind to shreds.
She was stunned for a moment, watched him turn and leave, and quickly hid behind the door.
What happened? Did he not erase his memory?
Chu Li quickly caught up, keeping within three meters of him.
From afar, she saw the little boy returning from practicing swordsmanship in the bamboo forest, clutching the heavy scabbard, his forehead covered in sweat.
Oh no, she hasn't told the little one about divorcing Shang Xinglan yet.
Just as Chu Li was about to step forward and take the child away, she saw Shang Xinglan walk past the baby as if he didn't see him at all, and leave the courtyard directly.
She was stunned for a moment, and after a while, she reacted and quickly ran to the baby's side and picked him up.
The little boy was still wondering why Shang Xinglan wasn't talking to him today, as if she didn't even see him. "Mother, what's wrong with him now?"
Chu Li pursed her lips, feeling empty inside. She didn't know what to say to explain everything, and she didn't even have the strength to make up a lie.
It seems he's decided to forget everything related to her, even Yin Yin. That's fine; only without attachments can one ascend. She's always been a stumbling block for him.
"Yinyin, let's go home and pack our luggage." Chu Li wearily patted his head.
The little boy looked at her blankly, then reached out and cupped her face in his hands. "Are you sad?"
Chu Li slowly shook her head and said in a low voice, "No, Mother just misses home."
Xiaofushan is her true home; she will spend the rest of her life there with Yinyin, and will never go anywhere else after that.
“Okay,” the little boy didn’t understand the weariness in her eyes, he just hugged her, “I’ll go pack my bags now, let’s go home now.”
Chu Li forced a smile and agreed, then went back to the room with him to tidy up.
They still have plenty of money left, enough to last them a lifetime as long as they don't squander it recklessly.
The hairpin that Shang Xinglan bought for her was the most popular style in the city at the time, with two or three pure white and lustrous jade flowers on it, and it looked very pretty when she wore it.
There are also clothes, all made of the finest materials, which can be disassembled and altered later for Yinyin to wear.
She had bought too many books a few days ago, and her storage ring was almost full. She kept the few she bought for Shang Xinglan and neatly arranged them on his desk.
Shang Xinglan is a good person, and Chu Shuyi is a good person too. They will definitely be very happy.
As long as he can survive, anything is fine.
She'll be alright. She's very different from how she was five years ago. She can get through this.
Chu Li was talking to herself as she finished tidying up her things when she suddenly heard an urgent knocking on the door.
A thought struck her, and she immediately got up to open the door.
The visitor turned out to be Shang Jinyue.
A barely perceptible hint of disappointment flashed across Chu Li's eyes, but before she could ask him what had happened, Shang Jinyue interrupted her.
"Sister-in-law, hurry and stop my brother! I just ran into him and greeted him, and he suddenly told me he wanted to go back to the Demon Realm to be some kind of Demon Lord. He wouldn't listen to anything I said..."
As soon as he finished speaking, Chu Li asked incredulously, "Go to the Demon Realm? What's he going to the Demon Realm for?"
"I don't know. He said he was originally a demonic cultivator, so of course he had to return to the Demon Realm. He also said he was the Demon Lord Nameless. How could he possibly be Nameless?"
Shang Jinyue was so anxious that she couldn't speak coherently. She didn't care about anything else and hurriedly pulled Chu Li out, saying, "In short, only you can stop him now. Even if he doesn't listen to me, he will definitely listen to you."
Chu Li pulled her hand away from his and whispered, "He has already forgotten me. Perhaps it's because of the Heavenly Stone that he mistakenly believes he is the Demon Lord Wuming. Go and tell him to go to the Cangshan Sect and find someone named Chu Shuyi..."
Shang Jinyue stared at her in disbelief. "I've already told you I couldn't stop him at all. And how could you use the relics in Linshui Pavilion without permission? How could you just use that towering stone like that? It's too reckless!"
Chu Li pursed her lips, looked up at him, and said, "I'm sorry."
Her voice was very soft, as if it would melt into the wind if one wasn't careful. Shang Jinyue paused slightly, then sighed, "It's alright, his memories will definitely come back. Sister-in-law, please help me find a way to persuade him. The Demon Realm is so dangerous, we absolutely cannot let him go to such a place."
Upon hearing this, Chu Li still shook his head, "I can't get involved in this matter, so let's just forget about it. Yin Yin and I are going back to Xiaofushan today. Thank you for your hospitality these past few days."
She could never see Shang Xinglan again, not even for a single glance.
It's foreseeable that Shang Xinglan will fall in love with her at first sight again. Rather than letting this ill-fated relationship repeat itself, it's better to end it cleanly.
Shang Jinyue stepped aside to block her, asking in confusion, "Why did you bring the child back? Did your brother do something wrong and make you angry?"
"No, I did something wrong," she said softly. "Excuse me."
"I won't allow it." Shang Jinyue stared at her intently. "Since you think you've done something wrong, you should take full responsibility. I'll take you to him, and with my help, you two will definitely reconcile."
Chu Li looked up at him, her tone indifferent, "I can't help him, he'll die. Only by going to Chu Shuyi can his life be saved. Shang Jinyue, don't you know this best?"
He knew about Shang Xinglan's identity even earlier than she did, so logically he should understand better how dangerous Shang Xinglan's situation was than she did.
Shang Jinyue said in astonishment, "What's the use of knowing? Doesn't he like you? Can I stop him?"
Until he was fifteen, Shang Xinglan lived under the control of the family head. Being with Chu Li was the only thing he was determined to do, so how could Shang Jinyue stop him?
"I understand," Shang Jinyue said with a helpless laugh, "You want him to live so he can marry Chu Shuyi?"
Chu Li remained silent.
Shang Jinyue took a deep breath and said in a low voice, "I know you mean well, but is your brother willing to do this? Is he willing to spend the rest of his days with you, or would he rather have an endless lifespan in the Immortal Realm with a complete stranger with whom he has no feelings?"
Her eyelashes trembled slightly, and Chu Li's fingertips curled up and then slowly relaxed.
Things will get better. She needs to survive first; she doesn't want to stay with an empty grave anymore.
She stubbornly walked back into the room and whispered, "I'm going to continue tidying up. You go and handle it. If all else fails, you can ask Grandmother. Maybe she'll listen to her..."
Shang Jinyue braced one hand against the door, narrowed her eyes, and grabbed her wrist in an unquestionable manner, "Come with me."
Chu Li struggled, but she was no match for Shang Jinyue. She was easily dragged and pulled to Shang Xinglan by Shang Jinyue.
He sat on a sandalwood chair in the front hall, seemingly enjoying tea.
"Brother, look who I brought?" Shang Jinyue coaxed, pushing Chu Li in front of him and lowering her voice, "Sister-in-law, please help me, I'm begging you."
Chu Li quickly covered her face and stood there with her head down.
Help? How could she help? It was all her fault. No matter what, she would never let it happen again.
A calm voice came from above, and Chu Li suddenly shivered.
"It's no use whoever you bring. I'll leave after I finish this cup of tea."
Shang Xinglan put down her teacup and walked past Chu Li with an air of nonchalance, then suddenly stopped and stared at her for a moment.
As he drew closer, Chu Li's forehead gradually broke out in a light sweat. She wondered if it was just her imagination, but she felt as if Shang Xinglan was sneering.
"You're asking someone to persuade me that I should find a decent woman."
Chu Li: "...?"
She slowly raised her head and met his gaze. Her eyes showed no joy or amazement, quite different from when Shang Xinglan had lost his memory. They were devoid of emotion, and her expression was unfamiliar and distant.
He had truly forgotten her completely.
Shang Xinglan looked down at Chu Li indifferently, then walked past her as if she were nothing, and said to Shang Jinyue, "The tea is good, thank you for your hospitality, I'm leaving."
"Where are you going?" Shang Jinyue hurriedly blocked his way, her voice trembling. "You don't have a trace of demonic energy on you now. Who would believe you're the Demon Lord? The most important thing right now is to focus on your cultivation. You're about to lose your life!"
Shang Xinglan pushed him away forcefully and walked towards the door without even turning her head back.
Seeing Shang Jinyue, who had been pushed to the ground and was spitting blood, Chu Li held his breath.
He doesn't even acknowledge his younger brother Shang Jinyue anymore, how could this be?
She absolutely could not let Shang Xinglan go to the Demon Realm, otherwise all her efforts would have been in vain.
Chu Li frantically tried to help Shang Jinyue up. However, seeing that Shang Xinglan was about to walk away, Shang Jinyue disregarded her injuries and urged her, "Go and stop him, don't worry about me."
Upon hearing this, Chu Li hesitated for a moment, but finally got up and chased after him.
After she left, Shang Jinyue casually wiped the blood from the corner of her mouth, watched their departing figures, and got up from the ground.
Sigh, we still have to rely on him. My brother really has no talent when it comes to acting.
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