Mao Mao was completely confused by what she said.
"What do you mean? Where did they go? Why aren't they back? They promised to accompany me when I transform into human form!"
Seeing its worried and anxious look, Tengteng reached out and touched its leaves to comfort it.
"They have found their mission, and all we can do is offer our blessings."
When she said that, Mao Mao understood, after all, it had heard about the sea creatures before.
It was just that both of them left all of a sudden, and it couldn't help but feel a little lost.
"I understand, elder sister. I will pray that they have a safe journey and complete their mission as soon as possible."
After nodding, Tengteng went to the spot where the seedling had taken root and extended its roots downwards.
Qin Luo and Wu Hua returned to their bedroom and began to discuss the day's events in detail.
"Little one, where do you think Zhao'er and Mingyi will go?"
Wu Hua thought she would first ask herself why she had severed ties with Ming Zhao in front of the Heavenly Dao and the Three Departments.
I didn't expect her to ask that first, but I still told her my guess.
"They will definitely go to Jiayuan City."
"Why? It's not far from the Cloud Forest, shouldn't it be safer to hide there?"
Wu Hua shook her head, looking quite mature.
"That's why we're going there; it's the closest place to the entrance to the small world."
Although Qin Luo was reluctant to see them die, she also did not want to see them escape to the human realm.
Especially Ming Zhao, her destructive power is too great, and the creatures of the human realm simply cannot withstand it.
Wu Hua noticed her worry and immediately reassured her.
"The entrance to the small world has been sealed by the Domain Lord and the Three Departments. Ming Yi and Ming Zhao have no way to escape. Don't worry, what we need to do now is to find them first."
"What should I do after I find them? I can't keep them here, my conscience won't allow it, and I can't bear to watch their souls disappear. What should I do?"
Wu Hua understood her dilemma and considerations, but he felt that Qin Luo was overthinking things and had become entangled in the problem.
"Luo Luo, you weren't like this before, why have you changed?"
Qin Luo was taken aback by his question. Yes, during the apocalypse, she wasn't the type to be timid and hesitant.
Why had she become so indecisive after transmigrating? After reflecting on her experiences, she suddenly realized...
“When I was all alone in the apocalypse, I felt like I had nothing to lose, that living one day was enough, and two days was a bonus. But not now, no, I should say it’s not possible now that you’re here.”
Wu Hua was embarrassed by her sudden confession.
"Hehe, I knew I was important to you, but I don't want you to lose your true self because of me, or because of the Qin family, or because of the friends you met here."
"True nature?"
"Yes, follow your heart and don't be afraid of hurting anyone, because in this world, no matter what you do, you will hurt others, that's unavoidable."
Qin Luo hesitated for a moment upon hearing this: "Is that so?"
"Of course, people are born to experience the world and unleash their natural instincts, not to compromise themselves or make things difficult for others."
The instant he finished speaking, Qin Luo seemed to understand, and she picked up Wu Hua in one swift motion.
“My dear child, thank you for clearing my relationship with Zhao’er in front of the Heavenly Dao and for giving me the chance to see them again. Thank you for your guidance. I think I know what to do now.”
Wu Hua was very happy that she understood his intentions, but he didn't know exactly how to proceed.
"Could you tell me your plan?"
"certainly."
Then, Qin Luo told him her thoughts one by one.
It turned out that she wanted to deal with Mingzhao's matter without disturbing the spirits.
Just like he had done back then, he extracted the kindness that Ming Yi had given him and injected it into Ming Zhao's body, forcibly merging it into her seven souls.
Then, her soul was cut into pieces and thrown into the Well of Reincarnation, using the power of reincarnation to allow her to be reborn, thus cleansing her resentment and reshaping her soul.
Afterwards, she would have Mingyi turn himself in and accept the punishment he deserved. Of course, as his daughter, she would bear half of the punishment for him.
Wu Hua wholeheartedly agreed with her plan for Ming Zhao, and was even already thinking about how to infiltrate the Underworld.
But when she heard that she was going to help Ming Yi take the punishment, her little face immediately fell.
Do you know what he's facing?
Qin Luo didn't know, but he imagined it would be nothing more than enduring hellish tortures before his soul was scattered.
If you bear half the burden yourself, at worst you'll suffer some physical pain, and at worst you'll be reborn as an animal after death.
Wu Hua noticed her thoughts and couldn't help but sneer.
"If only it were as simple as you think."
Qin Luo was completely confused by what he said.
"What do you mean? Is there a more terrifying punishment than this?"
"Of course there is. Given Ming Yi's example of carrying the weight of tens of thousands, or even more, lives, after being punished, he will definitely be sent into chaos to stop the demons from invading and to maintain peace in the Three Realms."
"Chaos? What kind of place is that?"
"It is on the other side of the universe, where black mist lingers all year round. The mist contains deadly poison. Whether it is a god or a beast, if it touches it, it will turn into blood and never be reborn."
This was the first time Qin Luo had heard him mention the Demon Race, so he wanted to ask him for clarification.
"Are the demons very powerful? Given Ming Yi's strength, could he defeat them?"
"Hmm... If it's a fair fight, there's nothing to fear. But the demons are best at hiding in the black mist. If you're hit by them, your body and soul will be hard to save."
"In other words, sooner or later we'll all die, but we should at least make our deaths meaningful, right?"
"Actually, it's not necessarily a matter of dying."
Upon hearing this, Qin Luo realized there was still a chance of survival, and immediately pressed him for details.
"How can I spare a life, no, even a single soul fragment..."
Seeing her eagerness, Wu Hua told her everything that the Lord of the Beast Realm had told her.
"The Chaos Land is full of people who have committed heinous crimes. They have a points system. For every demon they kill, they can get one point. Once they have accumulated a certain number, they can offset their past sins."
"How many points do you need to accumulate?"
After she asked the question, Wu Hua's expression stiffened.
"Uh... He accumulates as many points as the number of lives he takes in the human realm. These points will be converted into merit and fall upon the victims to make up for the harm they suffered."
Upon hearing this, Qin Luo felt dizzy. One life equals one point; Ming Yi must have killed tens of thousands, perhaps even hundreds of thousands.
If you want to accumulate enough points, you'd have to wipe out the entire demon race, right?
But since there is hope, even if it's only a sliver, we must not give up.
"How many points has the strongest one in that chaotic land accumulated?"
Upon hearing this, Wu Hua held up one finger, and Qin Luo breathed a sigh of relief after seeing it.
"Ten thousand? That's alright. Although the gap is quite large, it shouldn't be impossible if we work harder."
As soon as she finished speaking, Wu Hua shook her head in disappointment.
"Not ten thousand, but one hundred..."
"What? One hundred?"
"Yes, this was only achieved with the help of the Domain Lord and the others; it was originally only ninety-five..."
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