Chapter 95 Shi Heming's Strange Appearance: Summoned by the Sect Master for a Mission
The tribulation of lightning and the test of the heart, which was only a few minutes for others, took Shi Heming many years.
Shi Heming thought that during his self-examination session, a voice would ask him why he cultivated immortality, so he prepared many answers in advance.
When the real heart-to-heart talk came, the voice appeared, but the question was not the one Song Yin had told him. Instead, it was a completely new topic that he had never thought of before.
Who is the most important person in your life?
At that moment, many faces flashed through Shi Heming's mind: Song Yin, his parents, his master, and his senior brother. After careful consideration, Shi Heming answered cautiously.
"Perhaps everyone we meet in life has their own meaning and is very important."
The questioning session ended in a brief silence, and Shi Heming breathed a sigh of relief that nothing unexpected happened.
Soon the problem arose again.
"Are you able to accept their departure from your life with equanimity?"
When this question arose, Shi Heming's mind wandered, imagining the scene of them leaving him.
"able."
Shi Heming imagined leaving this world like his parents, but the voice in the "Questioning the Heart" segment showed him another possible world. Before his eyes, what was leaving life was not only death, but also separation from the living.
Flames soared into the sky, and cries for help, pleas for mercy, and laughter mingled together, pulling him back to that night.
His emotions seemed out of control; the fear of that night surged into his heart. But Shi Heming knew that this wasn't his true emotion; he must have been influenced by an unseen force. Reason told him that he had personally sent his parents' souls into reincarnation, and that night, they were peaceful and serene.
Since it could no longer affect Shi Heming, the scene before his eyes disappeared.
Then Shi Heming was pulled into a new scene.
Dusk weighed heavily on everyone's shoulders. He saw his master accept others as his personal disciples, while he remained an unknown inner disciple.
The disciple who had received care from his master and fellow disciples since childhood was no longer him; that stranger was enjoying everything he had.
Shi Heming watched this scene calmly. At first glance, he might have felt resentful or angry, but upon reflection, it was all a facade. He was the second disciple personally taught by the Dao Asking Peak, and he was also the one whom his master and senior brothers had taught and cared for.
The environment has changed again.
Perhaps the previous two times did not affect Shi Heming, but this time the environment is more realistic.
This time he saw Song Yin! And it was Song Yin when she was a child!
This time, reason told him it was fake again, but he still looked at Xiao Songyin with curiosity, just like in his memory.
Just like Song Yin recounted, Xiao Song Yin had a very difficult childhood, but she managed to escape and successfully avoid the bandit threat. However, she failed to detect any spiritual roots during the spiritual root testing and left the group in disappointment.
While many children were accompanied by adults, little Song Yin went to the county town all alone. Just as Shi Heming was wondering how a young child could survive, he noticed that little Song Yin went into several restaurants or shops, and she always came out with a smile on her face.
Shi Heming watched as little Song Yin started her business at such a young age. He was very curious about how her little brain worked; in short, she was really smart. At first, she used the money she earned to stay at an inn. Not long after, she was adopted by a kind family. The adoptive couple ran a small business. They provided little Song Yin with shelter and protection from the wind and rain, while little Song Yin helped their business grow to new heights.
Shi Heming found it increasingly interesting. With Song Yin's intelligence, she could certainly thrive anywhere. But she was different. Her extraordinary nature was evident from the moment she made the decision to escape Xiaosong Village at a very young age.
The spiderwebs under the eaves tore and then spun again. Servants swept fallen leaves in autumn and snow in winter, as the seasons cycled and changed.
Shi Heming stood on the street, where a large crowd had gathered. A wedding procession was playing drums and suonas. The bride stepped out of the sedan chair amidst the blessings of the crowd, her face obscured by a fan.
He stood on both sides of the road, watching the newlyweds walk into the courtyard.
As the bride walked straight past him, he saw her profile through the gap.
Shi Heming's heart skipped a beat!
Watching Song Yin, dressed in her wedding gown, step over the courtyard wall, holding a red silk ribbon, and bow to others to get married, Song Yin smiled brightly, while he, standing in the crowd of spectators, was like a mere passerby.
wrong!
That's not right!
It's all fake!
He and Song Yin embarked on the path of immortality at the same time. They had long since transcended their mortal bodies. She had her own ideals and goals, so how could she willingly marry a mortal and become a wife and mother? That was not her pursuit, that was not her life!
Her life should be unrestrained and flamboyant; her future should be one of soaring success!
Even if she has someone she likes, it shouldn't be anyone else, but... but...
Instead...
I.
As soon as the word "I" came out, Shi Heming felt his soul tremble deep within, and his feet seemed to be nailed to the spot, unable to move.
Memories of our time together flooded my mind.
"Hey, what do you mean! My whole family was killed by bandits last night. Eat something and don't be sad. Life is long. Eat and drink as usual and don't take things to heart."
...
"How does it feel to have avenged yourself? Do you feel any lighter?"
"Go and see if there are any wandering souls. If there are, you can talk to them. If not, that's even better, it means they have no more attachments and have entered the cycle of reincarnation, starting a new life."
...
"Shi Heming, the Myriad Annihilation Formation!"
"Enter the door, retrieve the secret treasure, and the fragment."
...
"Shi Heming?"
"Shi Heming!"
"Shi Heming".
...
He had an indescribable feeling in his heart. Thinking of the past would have made him feel at ease and happy; but the scene before him only made him feel as if an invisible hand was gripping his heart. Resentment, anger, bitterness and other emotions were mixed together, and... jealousy.
Deeply jealous!
I'm so jealous I'm going crazy!!
"Are you able to accept their departure from your life with equanimity?"
The voice rang in my ears again.
Shi Heming tried to speak several times, but couldn't utter a single word.
"Think carefully before you answer."
"I……"
The spiritual energy within his body suddenly went into chaos, and a demon silently took over his heart.
The most important person in my life is Song Yin.
She could accept and face the departure of others with equanimity, but she couldn't accept Song Yin!
...
"Shi Heming?"
"Shi Heming!"
Song Yin kept waving her hand in front of Shi Heming.
"Ah, what's wrong?" Shi Heming asked instantly, snapping back to reality.
Her call before him overlapped with his memories, making him momentarily unable to distinguish between reality and illusion.
Song Yin: "I said these were spirit stones to return to you, to celebrate your successful tribulation. I even asked if you wanted Immortal Cloud City. I sensed something was off about you earlier. What were you thinking?"
Shi Heming lowered his eyes, not daring to look at Song Yin: "I... have developed a demon in my heart."
Song Yin paused for a few seconds upon hearing this, then quickly laughed and said, "It's alright. It's normal to have inner demons. Look at the cultivation world, who doesn't have an inner demon? Although I didn't develop an inner demon during the Golden Core Tribulation, it doesn't mean I won't develop one during the Nascent Soul Tribulation, the Divine Transformation Tribulation, or even more powerful tribulations."
"No, I believe you!" Shi Heming retorted instinctively.
Having inner demons is not a good thing. Song Yin is so good, she shouldn't be tormented by inner demons.
"Okay, okay, you're right, I won't develop inner demons."
He's probably been struck by lightning during his tribulation and his brain has gone stupid. Let's just let him have his way today.
Zhu Jing, who had been secretly observing from a distance, watched for a long time and felt that with Song Yin around, his junior brother should be alright. He checked the sky and realized it was getting late; he should head back.
I believe Song Yin wouldn't watch her junior brother do something foolish.
Zhu Jing left Danque Peak quietly, just as quietly as he had arrived.
Song Yin, sitting opposite, continued, "After I returned from the Golden Core Tribulation, I specifically sought out information about the Heart-Questioning Gate. The book records that the Heart-Questioning Gate mostly asks about a person's deepest obsessions or desires. My desire was to ascend to immortality, so I asked those questions back then."
"And you? What questions did that voice ask you? What is your inner demon?"
"If you ask me who the most important person in my life is, she is also my inner demon." Shi Heming looked at the face that was approaching, his clear eyes filled with curiosity and inquiry. He unconsciously swallowed, only to find that the red mole between her eyebrows was so dazzling.
No, she has a pure heart and shouldn't be influenced by him!
He was the one who first had inappropriate thoughts; his heart was too dark and filthy.
Who is he/she?
Shi Heming remained silent.
Song Yin said mischievously, "Not going to tell me? Let me guess, are they your parents?"
Shi Heming turned his head away and gave a perfunctory reply, "Yes."
Song Yin: "I knew it!"
Seeing one's parents die tragically before one's eyes leaves an indelible shadow on a child's heart.
Song Yin patted his shoulder, "Relax and fight it slowly. Actually, I'm quite embarrassed. I always felt that your inner demon was related to the Illusionary Heart Demon Pill. Everyone inhaled it at the time. If the Illusionary Heart Demon Pill hadn't been used in the secret realm, you wouldn't have had an inner demon."
Shi Heming: "It's not your fault, it's my fault."
Song Yin: "It's my fault."
Shi Heming became anxious: "It's really not that, the reason lies with me."
"What are you all chattering about? What's making you argue about?" Qi Zibo returned to Danque Peak and came to summon Song Yin to the sect's main hall.
"Greetings, Master."
"Greetings, Elder Qi."
Qi Zibo: "The sect leader has summoned you. Song Yin, come with me to the sect's main hall. It just so happens that Shi Heming has come out of seclusion. Come with me; your master is also in the sect's main hall."
Shi Heming breathed a sigh of relief. Fortunately, Elder Qi arrived and interrupted the conversation. He was really afraid that Song Yin would keep asking questions.
Elder Yuan sat in his chair discussing the day's events with the other elders. When he saw Qi Zibo bringing Shi Heming over, he was relieved to see that the brat had returned to normal.
"Greetings, Sect Master." Song Yin and Shi Heming bowed in unison.
Sect Leader Yan: "No need for formalities. Please find an empty seat. There are still some people who haven't arrived yet, so please wait a little longer."
The sect's main hall was very large. Song Yin and Shi Heming chose seats at the lower end of the hall, where the elders were seated.
"Many elders are here; I have a feeling something big is about to happen," Song Yin whispered.
Shi Heming: "Shh, someone else is coming."
The newcomers were Xiao Daiheng and Wu Jue. After bowing, they sat down next to Song Yin and the others.
Wu Jue whispered, "Senior Sister Song, what's going on?"
Song Yin covered her mouth with her hand, "I don't know, we just arrived and you guys came right after."
A few moments later, many more people came in. Song Yin saw many familiar faces, and even two ordinary disciples from Wujian Peak.
Besides the elders, there were ten disciples in total.
Sect Master Yan: "Everyone is almost here. I called you all here because news has come that a rare and precious treasure is about to be discovered in the vicinity of Jade Capital in our Eastern Continent. Although this place was discovered by a disciple of the Heavenly Stem Sect of the Northern Continent who was traveling outside, how can our Immortal Firmament Sect let go of a treasure that rightfully belongs to the Eastern Continent?"
"Therefore, I discussed with the elders and decided to send ten of you disciples to seize the treasure. This is also a test and training for you by the sect. Are you willing to accept the mission?"
Song Yin and Shi Heming exchanged glances, neither of them rising abruptly.
When a disciple stood up first, the others followed suit.
"This disciple is willing to accept the mission."
Having said all that, they had no right to refuse. Moreover, this trip was a test and training exercise for them by the sect, and they needed to deliver a perfect performance.
The disciples accepted the order, and Sect Master Yan then dismissed them, indicating that he had important matters to discuss with the elders.
No one else questioned the sect leader's decision, but Song Yin felt a strange sense of unease...
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Author's Note: Shi Heming: It's all fake! Fake! [Melted]
Shi Heming: Fine, I won't accept it even if it's fake! [Cracks]
Song Yin: Hmm? [Question mark]
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[Empty bowl]
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