Surrounded by clouds and mist, with Bagua diagrams carved on the four walls, this is the residence of Tianyi Zunhuang, one of the four supreme emperors of the Heavenly Palace—Tianji Pavilion.
As soon as Gu Liyan entered the Heavenly Mystery Pavilion, he was attracted by the divine weapons and artifacts displayed everywhere. The fierce aura and bloody smell hit him, making him shiver involuntarily.
Upon arriving at the inner chamber, Tianyi released the restrictions on Gu Liyan, restoring his human form. He then addressed Gu Liyan directly, saying, "I am Tianyi, one of the four supreme emperors of the Heavenly Palace. I just saved your life, so I won't waste any more words. Give me your most valuable possession!"
Upon hearing this, Gu Liyan couldn't help but twitch his lips. To put it bluntly, you just want to take advantage of the situation!
Gu Liyan thought for a moment, then took out the jade flute that had been with him for many years. After hesitating for a moment, he respectfully handed it over with some reluctance, saying, "Senior, this flute is named Yishang, and it is the most precious thing I own..."
Before Gu Liyan could finish speaking, Tianyi slapped the jade flute aside and said coldly, "Trying to fool me with this little thing? You must have a more valuable artifact on you, right? Hand it over obediently, or I'll force you to use your fists!"
Gu Liyan's brows furrowed with anger. He raised his hand, then put the jade flute back in his grasp, gripping it tightly before putting it away without saying anything more.
Instead, he directly took off his robe, exposing his bare upper body to Tianyi. There, on Gu Liyan's abdomen, there was a nine-sided scar that looked like a crystal thorn, gleaming with a blood-red luster.
"This item is called Nine Dust, a semi-divine artifact of my clan. It has many different weapon forms," Gu Liyan said to Tian Yi without any concealment. "As a sword, it can cut through iron like mud. As a spear, it is as powerful as thunder. As a chain, it can track a soul for a thousand miles! As a hidden weapon, it makes one immune to all poisons..."
After a pause, Gu Liyan spoke again, "If implanted into the body, then—the physical body will be immortal and youth will be eternal!"
Upon hearing this, Tianyi's cloudy eyes instantly lit up. "This kind of divine artifact is only a semi-divine artifact? You fox demon, you're not lying to me?"
Seeing Tianyi's heightened interest, Gu Liyan had a new idea: "If Senior wants it, I am naturally willing to take it out and offer it to you."
Tianyi squinted at Gu Liyan's pale face and nodded, "Alright, I suppose you wouldn't dare to play any tricks on me!"
"But—" Gu Liyan changed the subject, his face becoming serious, "I would like to ask that you grant me one request!"
Tianyi raised an eyebrow and sneered, "Hmph, it's said that most demons are treacherous and greedy, and it seems that's true!"
Upon hearing this, Gu Liyan hurriedly knelt down and respectfully said, "I dare not make an unreasonable request, I only ask that senior lend me the Flower Goddess's True Soul!"
Tianyi was taken aback. "How did you know that the Flower Goddess's true soul is with me?"
"Upon entering Senior's Heavenly Mystery Pavilion, I sensed the inexhaustible soul power of the Flower Goddess." Gu Liyan carefully observed Tian Yi's changing expression and said, "It seems that the Flower Goddess's true soul is in Senior's hands."
“That’s right! The Flower Goddess has passed away, and since there is no successor in the Flower Clan, she has always been in my collection of soul weapons. However, even if you obtain the Flower Goddess’s true soul, you are not a member of my Celestial Clan and cannot use it!” Tian Yi narrowed his eyes and scrutinized Gu Liyan, “What exactly is your intention?”
Gu Liyan closed his eyes, recalling in his heart that exquisitely beautiful, holy, dazzling, and ever-renewing soul—
Looking up at the dark vortex outside the window, he confidently declared, "I think—"
Upon hearing what he said next, Tianyi's pupils constricted, stunned by his words. Without hesitation, he replied, "Fine! I'll give it to you!"
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Heavenly Palace Flower Mansion
Without the cute and mischievous little fox, and without the handsome young man in white, the entire Hua Manor, and her whole world, returned to its original tranquility.
But she didn't know when it started, it seemed to have started from the moment he left, the wind in the Flower Mansion, and even the entire Heavenly Palace, became biting, the flowers began to wither, and her heart, too, didn't know where to go...
Hua Baixian sat by the window, her gaze now vacant and lifeless. "The little fox is Gu Liyan, and Gu Liyan is the little fox..."
She never imagined that the little fox she wanted to take care of and Gu Liyan, whom she wanted to be friends with, were actually the same person!
The thought of him begging me to leave with him that day, and the despair in his eyes when I refused him, is heartbreaking!
"If I hadn't hesitated and had left with him, he wouldn't have been caught..." Hua Baixian couldn't help but cry.
In the Celestial Clan, if someone's identity as an outsider is exposed, they will be executed no matter who they fall into the hands of!
Just as Hua Baixian was in pain and despair, a pair of strong arms hugged her from behind, and then she heard a gentle voice in her ear, "Did you miss me?"
Hua Baixian was stunned, looking down at the spotless white sleeves. A lump formed in her throat, and tears streamed down her cheeks. "Gu...Gu Liyan..."
"Yes, it's me!" Gu Liyan smiled slightly and hugged Hua Baixian tightly. "Can you feel my warmth? I'm right here!"
—I'm right here!
The gentle voice of Gu Liyan echoed in her ears. Hua Baixian trembled as she grasped his slightly cold hands. It was so real. "Little fox!"
"Yes, your little fox is here too!" Gu Liyan said with a slight smile.
Hua Baixian suddenly turned around and threw herself into Gu Liyan's arms. "Little fox! I thought... I thought I would never see you again!"
Gu Liyan's face was pale, but he had a gentle smile on his face. He held her in his arms, patted her head, and gently comforted her, "I'm back. I'm right here, right in front of you!"
He raised his hand, and a shimmering, emerald-green soul fell into it...
Hua Baixian, do you know? Even if this world is destroyed and all living beings are suffering, the person I most want to join hands with to rebuild our home is you!
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