Chapter 59059 Yunshui River Prequel: Starting from Transformation
This time, the passage through the vortex was incredibly smooth. There was no uncomfortable washing machine sensation, and the three of us weren't separated. It was like simply passing through a normal space. The moment my feet touched the ground, I knew we were back in Nezha's world. The connection between me and Yunshuihe had been renewed.
As expected, I thought to myself, a wisp of my soul still lingered within that confiscated map of mountains, rivers, and states. Even though Ah Mei had long since passed away, a mere illusion within the painting, the fact that I could return to this world meant that it was still possible to reclaim the remaining soul.
Nezha soon parted ways with us. I wonder how much time has passed in this world; he must immediately report to the Heavenly Court. Moreover, the Mountain, River, State, and State Map is currently in the Heavenly Court, so it would be perfect for him to retrieve it.
However, Little Lotus and I have special identities, originally visitors from another realm, guarded within the Cloud Tower Palace. When we descended to the mortal realm to help Sun Wukong subdue the rat demon, we disappeared with Nezha, and now we've quietly returned. I wonder how the Heavenly Court will react.
"Then let's give it a try and see if Heaven will come to arrest us!" Little Lotus said expressionlessly, but there was a subtle provocation in her tone.
I don't think so. The Celestial Court's wariness wasn't about us, but rather our identity as "another world." If there truly were visitors from another realm, the heavenly soldiers and generals would have taken action long ago. The fact that things are calm now proves that we are the only outsiders in this world.
Perhaps since we left Yunlou Palace, the Heavenly Court has stopped paying us any attention. Without the Jade Emperor's attention, the people below are naturally content to relax. Workplace rules are the same everywhere.
Of course, this is just speculation, but since no one has come forward to ask about it, I think it's probably true.
"Let's go!" I stretched and naturally took Xiaolianhua's hand and walked up the mountain.
This time, the landing point was at the foot of Qianyuan Mountain, and it would take some effort to climb up. Little Lotus raised an eyebrow slightly: "Why, you want to walk up by yourself?"
I blinked, but before I could respond, he bent down, tilting his head to gesture towards me. I smiled knowingly and effortlessly leaped onto his back. The fiery wheels beneath my feet erupted in flames, and with a whoosh, I soared into the air, yet strangely, I felt no sense of weightlessness. Aside from the whistling wind and the thinning air, it felt almost like walking on flat ground.
My arms gently wrapped around his chest, and his hands firmly supported my knees. Although my body was a lotus root without the warmth of flesh and blood, I felt a reassuring warmth through the fabric of my clothes.
It's really strange. This isn't the first time I've been this close to him. Why am I only now noticing my heartbeat quickening?
The speed of the galloping car gradually slowed down. He turned his head to look at me, his eyes reflecting the skylight and my reflection: "What's wrong?"
I subconsciously tightened my arms around him, and my cheeks felt hot for no reason.
"No, nothing. It's just too high and a little uncomfortable."
Little Lotus gave me a long look but didn't expose my obvious lie. Then we landed on the top of Qianyuan Mountain.
Just now, Little Lotus took me around Qianyuan Mountain, but I didn't see any caves. It seems that Taiyi Zhenren really doesn't exist in this world.
I rested my chin on his shoulder.
"When we return to our original world, you will be able to see the real person."
Xiao Lianhua turned her head to the side, and coincidentally, our cheeks touched, which made me feel a little strange in my heart.
"I don't know if Master will still be around after I return."
Little Lotus's tone sounded as if she was stating a fact.
I was about to ask more, but Little Lotus interrupted me: "Let's go back to Yunshui River. There's nothing here."
"good."
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We returned to the Yunshui River, but it was no longer the Yunshui River I remembered. At least, there was no bridge across the river before. The only dilapidated suspension bridge had been broken by me.
"This bridge has been here for some time." said Little Lotus.
I know, I just don't want to believe it. The time I spent in Heaven was only a few years on Earth. But we've traveled to another world, so it's probably been more than a few years here. Looking at the signs of use on this bridge, it looks like it's been weathered by wind and rain for many years...
How many years does it take for a newly built bridge to look like its current state?
If so many years have really passed, then the old Taoist... I'm not worried about Jinniang and the others, because they are ghosts and have long since escaped the concept of life and death. But the old Taoist is just an ordinary person, and he is so old...
The Yunshui River still flowed, now much wider than before. The water was a deep emerald green, revealing a scent of meticulous devotion. I looked toward the temple where it was built. Smoke billowed upwards, indicating a vibrant incense-mongering scene.
"...It's really different now than it was then," I murmured, a wave of indescribable emotions welling up in my heart. I could clearly sense the river's power surging with this immense faith, yet its former tranquility and clarity had been lost due to its excessive clamor.
"Go ask someone." Xiao Lianhua's voice remained flat, but his slightly furrowed brows revealed the same surprise.
We avoided the surging crowds at the main entrance and headed to the back of the temple. Even in this relatively secluded area, the pervasive presence of people was palpable. That is, until a familiar figure emerged from a neat woodshed, carrying a bucket of water.
Yes, brother.
???
Wait, why brother?
Xiao Lianhua and I looked at each other and saw surprise in their eyes.
How could my brother appear in reality?
wrong!
I immediately pushed through the crowd, ran into the main hall, and looked at the statue on the altar.
Goddess Yunshui.
It’s exactly the same statue as the one I saw in the dream!
Little Lotus stepped forward and said solemnly, "It seems we are in the past."
I always thought that the time of the vortex would always move forward, but I didn't expect that there would be a time when it would move forward.
We have come to the past of Yunshui River - the real past.
No wonder the golden seal didn't appear.
I don't think the Jade Emperor has removed me from the position of River God, right?
…
We temporarily left the Hexian Temple and returned to the banks of the Yunshui River. Gazing at the peaceful water, I said, "But by the time my brother existed, the Yunshui River God should have been dead, right?" Yet the temple was so bustling with incense, it didn't seem like it would have been during the period of human sacrifice and deification. This date didn't seem accurate either.
But Little Lotus reminded me: "Actually, you don't know this brother very well, do you?"
I was stunned. That was true. It was just that... my sister was indeed the last Cloud and Water River God. So, the problem lay with my brother?
"It's no use thinking too much now." Little Lotus raised her hand and touched my head. "Let's talk about it when he comes back."
he?
"Nezha?" I suddenly realized that since it was in the past, does that mean there are two Nezha in this world?
I:……
Wait, will Nezha from different periods be in the same time and space?
The answer is no.
When Nezha arrived at Yunshui River, he looked angry and furious, as if he had had a huge argument with someone. And this person, unlike what he thought, was probably a celestial king.
When Little Lotus saw him, she waved her hand and said, "Looks like you're the only one here."
Nezha nodded slightly, crossed his arms, and said, "As you think, it is in the past. As for the other me, I currently don't know where he is."
I speculated, "Perhaps after you entered this time and space, he went to your time and space? Of course, this problem is not serious for us. The question now is why did we come to the past?"
Nezha glared at me. "The Whirlpool wouldn't be bored to bring us here. There must be a purpose."
I:……
I know there is a purpose, but I don’t know what it is!
"Since it's not random, there can only be one reason." Little Lotus raised her index finger and said, "Your residual soul."
I frowned, thinking about what Little Lotus said.
Back in the Shanhe Sheji Map, I knew nothing about the Remnant Souls, but knowing it or not doesn't affect my collection. By the time the map was set, A-mei was already dead, leaving nothing behind. Let alone fusing the Remnant Souls. At least Madam Yu left a memorial tablet, didn't she?
wrong……
It seems like there's something I've overlooked.
Little Lotus reminded: "What's the difference between you and Madam Yu?"
After he reminded me, I suddenly realized:
"My sister is resentful. This resentment even affected the Yunshui River. But Madam Yu, although she has regrets, she has no resentment." Even after the fusion, he fulfilled her last wish.
So, you want to appease A Mei's resentment?
So that's why we were sent to the past of Yunshui River to solve the tragedy of Yunshui River from the source?
There is some truth to this idea.
No wonder the whirlpool brought us here so smoothly this time. It turns out that the trap is here!
Now that we have a direction, we have motivation. But how to solve it needs to be carefully considered.
"Because there's some flesh left from Lady Yunshui, there will be a new Lady Yunshui. So why not just destroy the flesh?"
Nezha sneered and said, "If there is no god, we can create one. If there is no meat, what can we do? We will naturally create some meat."
Hmm... Thinking about the villagers in Yunshui Village, they would indeed do such a thing.
"So……"
Before I could finish my words, a voice suddenly appeared from not far away.
"Are you here for medicine too?"
We looked in the direction of the sound. Perhaps because Nezha's expression was too fierce, the girl who suddenly appeared in the river was startled and her head retreated into the water. Nezha's Hun Tian Ling was even faster and reached directly into the river, tying her up and pulling her out of the water.
"Let me go! Let me go!"
Wait, you want medicine?
I looked at the struggling girl in mid-air in disbelief: "Are you Lady Yunshui?"
"Mrs. Yunshui?" The girl blinked. "Yeah, that's what they seem to call me."
I:……
…
"Something's wrong with the current situation. Why would the first Lady Yunshui be in the same period as my brother?"
This time is obviously wrong...
Little Lotus stroked her chin and said, "Maybe your brother wasn't human after all."
Nezha narrowed his eyes, "A picture can become a disaster, which is unusual."
I nodded in agreement. "I wonder how many people's arms are among them."
The three of us were discussing something.
The girl known as the Goddess of Clouds and Waters shouted from the river, "Are you really not here to ask for medicine?"
I:……
I took a deep breath. "Why doesn't she look very smart?"
No wonder he sold himself.
I decided, "Let's start by transforming her!"
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