The Heavenly Dao took the thick stack of papers and then examined them closely.
Good heavens, this isn't an IOU, it's clearly a list of the sect's assets!
His eye twitched, and he looked at the two of them with a hint of lingering fear.
I don't know what price I'll have to pay to satisfy them after resolving this small world issue.
Seeing that he didn't speak, Qin Luo assumed he was worried about her and would take the things with him.
"Don't worry, Zai Zai told me a long time ago that you were going to keep these things, so neither of us thought about asking for the money back."
Upon hearing this, Heaven knew she had misunderstood, but it didn't offer much explanation, only offering a slight smile.
He dared not admit that he was worried the two of them would empty their savings.
"Putting all that aside, I came here empty-handed. I had hoped to find a master to borrow my body, but alas..."
As he talked about the Way of Heaven, he almost became depressed.
"Now I can only play a supporting role; you will have to rely on yourselves when it matters."
Upon hearing this, Qin Luo and Wu Hua were not disappointed; instead, they felt even more grateful.
"We are already very happy that you could come."
"Yes, this is a pleasant surprise for us."
Afterwards, Wu Hua handed over Shu and the White Wolf to the Heavenly Dao.
With the two beasts' support, he instantly felt capable again.
"Then let's set the meeting place in the Cloud Mist Forest. You two can sound her out first, and it would be best if she would voluntarily break the contract. This way, you won't harm yourselves or bring trouble to the sea creatures."
Qin Luo was not quite clear on what he meant: "What do you mean by that?"
"The contract between heaven and earth is based on mutual consent. Although the sea tribe was deceived at the time, they were willing to sign the contract. It is best if the contract is dissolved voluntarily by both parties."
What would happen if we forced it?
"Generally speaking, it will shorten one's lifespan; in more severe cases, it can even cause one to lose half their life."
Upon hearing this, Qin Luo felt as if she had been pricked by a needle.
"At that time, I will take her to experience the forest for two days under the guise of training, and then slowly reveal the details to her during that time."
"Well, that's good. There's an adjustment period. But you two need to be careful about your safety at all times. Vengeful spirits are unpredictable and won't care who you are when they go crazy."
As he spoke, he was still somewhat uneasy.
"Shu's speed is much faster than the flying boat, so I will definitely arrive before you. At that time, I will use magical artifacts to set up an array around the forest. If anything unexpected happens, I will capture her immediately."
"I understand. Don't worry, I will try to persuade her again."
"Alright, you two should go back quickly, lest the vengeful spirits become suspicious."
After the two agreed, they prepared to leave, but after taking only two steps, Qin Luo turned back again and asked, "Where is Ji Mo Kunyu? Is he safe?"
"He is in my domain, so you can rest assured."
Upon hearing this, Qin Luo felt relieved and left with Wu Hua in her arms.
As Tiandao watched the two figures disappear into the distance, he couldn't help but sigh.
"Fate is truly wondrous. A small act of kindness given thousands of years ago has earned me a life-saving grace today. It's a worthwhile exchange."
On the way back, Wu Hua realized something was strange.
"Luo Luo, do we treat Ji Mo Kunyu a little differently?"
Qin Luo felt the same way.
"It's a bit different. I always want to help him, as if I owe him something."
"Yes, yes, that's the feeling. It's not like we're helping him, but like we're paying off a debt."
After they finished speaking, they fell silent for a while. Qin Luo spoke again when they were almost at the inn.
"Perhaps it was a debt from previous lives that I now have the opportunity to repay."
"That must be it. Are we done paying it off now?"
"More or less."
"That's good…"
The two chatted as they walked into the inn.
Ming Zhao had been waiting there for a long time. Upon seeing the two return, he immediately ran forward.
"Sister, brother, you're back! Have you bought everything?"
Whenever Qin Luo saw her, she always had an indescribable feeling. She reached out and gently brushed a stray hair from her temple.
"I've bought everything. What about you? Have you finished buying everything?"
"Yes, yes, I've bought everything. I even bought a candy bag for my younger brother."
As he spoke, he took out the oil paper bag from his arms.
"Brother, try it quickly, it's still warm."
Wu Hua thanked her and accepted the gift, her eyes filled with complex emotions.
Ming Zhao didn't care about any of that, and instead took out another sachet and handed it to Qin Luo.
"Sister, I learned how to make this from the old lady who sells sachets. Although it's not embroidered and the design is quite ordinary, I really want to give it to you."
Qin Luo took it and immediately hung it on his waist. He then gently blew on her small hands, which were covered in needle marks.
"Thank you for the gift, Zhao'er. I also have something to give you."
As she spoke, she took a jade bracelet from her bag and slipped it onto Ming Zhao's wrist.
"I polished this myself. It may not be as fine as the ones I bought, but the jade quality is still good, and it looks very nice when worn."
Looking at the bracelet on her wrist, Ming Zhao sighed inwardly, marveling at how both Qin Luo in reality and the one in her dream were equally thoughtful, considerate, and loving towards her.
In that case, if the day ever comes when I really have to do something to her, I'd actually feel a bit reluctant.
Qin Luo saw that she was in a daze and assumed that she didn't like it.
"How about I get you something else, or if you see something you like, I'll buy it for you?"
Upon hearing this, Ming Zhao immediately touched his wrist and refused.
"No, no, no, I love this bracelet. Nothing can compare to it to me."
Hearing her say that, Qin Luo didn't think much of it. After they finished eating together and agreed on a departure time for the next day, they all went back to their rooms to rest.
Ming Zhao was overjoyed at the thought of traveling the world with Qin Luo, and soon fell asleep.
Qin Luo and Wu Hua weren't so relaxed; both of them were filled with guilt.
Now, Ming Zhao thinks of them in everything he does, but what about them?
Either I want to break her life-saving contract, or I want to purify her.
Doing either of these things would deeply hurt her.
Qin Luo's brows were furrowed so deeply they were practically twisted into a knot, and Wu Hua wasn't much better off.
The warm sugar packet was so sweet it warmed his heart, yet he was willing to give it to the one who wanted such sweetness, even if it meant enduring hardship.
The two of them sighed repeatedly, expressing their sorrow as if being whipped by morality, tossing and turning, unable to sleep.
In the end, Qin Luo couldn't help but speak first.
"Baby, is it really okay for us to lie to Zhao'er like this?"
Wu Hua sighed, fiddling with her fingers.
"Sigh... Of course it's not good, but it's the only thing we can do."
Qin Luo was well aware that vengeful spirits were inherently capricious.
Whether you try to reason with her or resort to force, you might anger her.
Therefore, in crowded places, you must never provoke her.
Otherwise, if she were to go mad, I fear not a single person in this city would survive.
The next morning, Qin Luo took Wu Hua to meet up with Ming Zhao.
The three of them first went to the bounty hunter's spawn point and bought a new map.
Then, they boarded the flying boat and headed towards the Cloud and Mist Forest.
Qin Luo and Wu Hua remained silent throughout the journey, their expressions growing increasingly grave as they approached their destination.
On the other hand, Ming Zhao was full of excitement: "Sister, what should we do first when we arrive at the Cloud Mist Forest?"
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