As expected, a woman's intuition is very accurate. The next day, Qi Huaijin did not send a message to Gu Qingqiu at the agreed time.
Gu Qingqiu immediately jumped out of bed, but before she could even speak, the voice appeared in her mind.
Male Protagonist System: [Host, abnormal physical data detected in Qi Huaijin. Please prepare accordingly.]
Gu Qingqiu: [Tell me quickly! What's going on?]
The male protagonist system: [The solution they ultimately reached was to reinforce the magic array seal, but because in addition to the main seal, several auxiliary seals in various locations on the mountain also needed reinforcement, the personnel were scattered.]
Gu Qingqiu: [I'm so anxious! Get to the point! Is something wrong with Qi Huaijin?]
The male protagonist's system: [Initially, there was none, but one of the sorcerers accompanying him seemed unable to withstand the sealing array he was in charge of, suffering a backlash. This triggered a chain reaction, causing other sorcerers in different positions to also suffer varying degrees of backlash. Qi Huaijin, being in the main sealing array, suffered the greatest impact and the deepest backlash. However, he was only temporarily unconscious and will recover after a period of rest. The array was then brought under control by the other sorcerers.]
Gu Qingqiu: [What should I do now? Can I go over and check on them?]
Male Protagonist System: [Of course, and you must go. If you don't go now, it will be too late. According to the original plot, after Qi Huaijin wakes up, he will expend energy again to forcibly suppress the magic array, after which he will fall into a coma for several months due to exhaustion. This is your last chance to see him.]
Gu Qingqiu's already pale face turned deathly white, and she swayed as if she were about to collapse. Why did fate always seem to mock her naivety whenever she thought things were going well?
Although she couldn't afford to waste any more time, Gu Qingqiu still went to say goodbye to King Chujiang. She knelt before him and solemnly kowtowed three times, making King Chujiang feel uneasy. He had never seen his youngest daughter so serious and earnest before.
"You..." King Chujiang immediately understood the reason. He sighed and said, "Go, and be careful."
"Thank you, Daddy, I'm leaving now." Gu Qingqiu didn't dare say goodbye because she knew that it really wouldn't be goodbye.
In this world, Gu Qingqiu rarely felt the happiness of family. Because of Chu Jiang Wang's doting love, Gu Qingqiu was able to live so carefree. She was very grateful for this nurturing grace, so she also felt guilty towards Chu Jiang Wang.
Gu Qingqiu had read Qi Huaijin's Book of Life and Death. Although he would experience some setbacks, he would die peacefully in his old age with a wealth of merit.
Moreover, he has now mastered the Calamity-Avoiding Spell, so ordinary evil spirits cannot harm Qi Huaijin. This injury was caused by the backlash from the spell array.
But Gu Qingqiu had to leave. Before that, she wanted to do something for Qi Huaijin.
The male protagonist system provided Qi Huaijin's location, and Gu Qingqiu floated all the way to the edge of Qi Huaijin's camp.
There were many people dressed in Taoist robes and white coats walking around. As soon as Gu Qingqiu approached, the talismans that had been set up in advance in the camp lit up.
Several sorcerers looked warily at Gu Qingqiu, this unfamiliar face, and shouted, "Halt! Who are you?"
Gu Qingqiu thought for a moment, "I am the ghost residing in Qi Huaijin's magical artifact. Qi Huaijin was worried that I would be harmed by the mountain's magic array, so he didn't bring me here. But I sensed that he was injured, and I was really worried, so I decided to come and check on him. My ghostly power has healing effects, and I can only exert my greatest abilities when I am with Qi Huaijin."
Upon hearing Gu Qingqiu's words, the sorcerers exchanged a glance, their expressions a mixture of belief and doubt. They had indeed heard that one of Qi Huaijin's special skills was the ability to control ghosts.
An elderly sorcerer with white hair sized up Gu Qingqiu. “Young lady, I can see that you have no malevolent aura and should mean no harm. However, we are responsible for Master Qi’s safety. He is currently unconscious, and we cannot verify the validity of your statement.”
Gu Qingqiu brought out the excuse she had prepared beforehand, "The obsidian bracelet that Qi Huaijin always carries on his wrist is my protective artifact. If you don't believe me, you can take it and let me try to see if I can get in."
Upon hearing this, a sorcerer immediately ran into Qi Huaijin's room and retrieved the obsidian bracelet. Gu Qingqiu successfully entered the room in front of everyone. "Masters, do you believe me now?"
All the items carried by a sorcerer of Qi Huaijin's caliber are enchanted, and ghosts that do not have his approval cannot enter them. Therefore, Gu Qingqiu's actions immediately gained the trust of the surrounding sorcerers.
Upon seeing this, a square-faced man immediately recounted the situation to Gu Qingqiu, "So, Master Qi's condition is currently worrying, but the sealing of the magic array is still not complete. This matter cannot be delayed, and the brothers on the front lines are already somewhat overwhelmed. Does this young friend have any solutions?"
"If it's convenient, could you take me to see the sealing point?" Gu Qingqiu's expression was somewhat solemn, yet it revealed determination.
Perhaps because the situation was so urgent, the sorcerers, with nothing to lose, actually took Gu Qingqiu to the sealing site.
Seeing the sweat pouring down the faces of the warlocks and their clothes already soaked with sweat, Gu Qingqiu's expression turned serious.
Everyone assumed that Gu Qingqiu was thinking of a solution and dared not disturb her rashly, but little did they know that Gu Qingqiu was actually silently confirming the solution with the male protagonist system.
Gu Qingqiu: [System, I've always trusted you. Are you sure this will complete the seal?]
Male protagonist system: [I'm sure I just transmitted the ancient sealing array to the host, didn't I?]
Gu Qingqiu: [I'm just a little uneasy, so I wanted to confirm it again.]
Male Protagonist System: [Host, are you sure you want to do this? The mission is going to fail anyway, why put yourself through this torture?]
Gu Qingqiu: [This is what I owe Qi Huaijin. If sacrificing a few months of my life can ensure the stability of the mortal realm and the smooth operation of the world, then I am willing.]
Male Protagonist System: [If the host has made up their mind, I won't try to dissuade you any further. But I'll just ask one last time: even if doing this leads to mission failure, and even if the host might be sent to a punishment world, are you still willing to go through with it?]
Gu Qingqiu: [Yes, I do.]
Gu Qingqiu gently closed her eyes, and a faint white light appeared around her.
The experienced sorcerer master discovered Gu Qingqiu's thoughts and exclaimed in surprise, "Miss, you mean...?"
“Yes.” Gu Qingqiu kept her eyes closed, but her hands automatically began to form hand seals. “I have one last request for you. Tell Qi Huaijin that I am only seriously injured and need to recuperate properly. It may take three to five years, or even eight to ten years. Tell him not to worry. Also… tell him that I am sorry to him and that I cannot fulfill my engagement with him on time.”
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