Chapter 48 Collapse "If you feel unwell, you should tell me."...
For no apparent reason, Wu Shanqing's eyelids twitched.
With a faint "okay," Wu Shanqing carefully placed the white gauze in the air, stood up, and walked towards the door.
The door made a slight sound. Wu Shanqing looked down at them, put a finger to his lips, and whispered, "Shh, don't talk. Let's go to another meditation room to talk."
The three of them swallowed back the words they were about to say, following anxiously behind Wu Shanqing like little tails.
As soon as the door to the meditation room was closed, Zuo Zhixuan, Shangguan Yaotai, and Changsun Wangrong immediately exclaimed in surprise.
"Your Majesty, Your Majesty, are your eyes better now?"
Wu Shanqing sat in a chair, nodded upon hearing this, and looked up at everyone, saying, "What's wrong with the three of you visiting so hastily in the middle of the night?"
Zuo Zhixuan reached out and nudged Changsun Wangrong, "Hurry up and tell me."
Changsun Wangrong coughed and said nervously, "Your Highness, it's like this. We suddenly discovered that the demons under our command have suddenly started to go out of control, but there is still a month before the demon war. This is very abnormal."
Wu Shanqing's eyelids twitched again, and then, without warning, the prophecy appeared in Wu Shanqing's mind.
Their world will repeat the scene from that year in half a month, and will once again collapse.
Suppressing his emotions, Wu Shanqing pursed his lips and glanced at the group with a serious expression. "They didn't go and cause harm to the world, did they?"
Shangguan Yaotai said softly, "Thanks to our control, they haven't caused any harm to the people yet, but we've discovered that they're on the verge of getting out of control and are about to be out of control."
Wu Shanqing's voice turned cold, and he slowly said in an unquestionable tone, "We must control them. I will help you."
"Yes," the three replied in unison, bowing their heads.
The words had barely left his mouth when there was another knock on the door. "Excuse me, is His Highness the Divine Lord here?"
The voice of Immortal Venerable Changjing rang out from outside the door, tinged with anxiety.
"Come in." Wu Shanqing raised his hand and used magic to open the door.
Zuo Zhixuan, Shangguan Yaotai, and Changsun Wangrong all turned their heads to look at Immortal Venerable Changjing.
Yun Ci stood to the side, softly chanting Amitabha Buddha.
Immortal Venerable Changjing looked at everyone in surprise, "Why are you all here?"
Zuo Zhixuan scratched his head. "Changjing, what brings you here? Could it be that something has happened in your cultivation world too?"
Chang Jing nodded solemnly, and when he looked at everyone again, he already had the answer. He sighed softly and said worriedly, "It seems that something has happened to your demon realm and the demon world as well."
Chang Jing turned his head toward Wu Shanqing, bowed, and slowly reported: "Your Highness, the cultivation world has also started to get out of control recently. Riots have frequently broken out among the disciples. At first, I thought it was just their petty squabbles."
"But recently, I noticed something was wrong. Their emotions were very abnormal, as if they were being controlled. The leaders of various sects also started to come to me and tell me that their sects had also encountered these things. I felt something was wrong and immediately came to report this to Your Highness. I apologize for disturbing Your Highness's rest."
Yun Ci paused, her hand holding the prayer beads trembling, a bad feeling creeping into her heart.
A harbinger of the world's collapse.
Demons with shallow cultivation levels, and cultivators, seemingly controlled by something, experienced a significant increase in their cultivation and began to wreak havoc uncontrollably.
Then, disasters began to fall from the sky, and the world was destroyed.
Yun Ci subconsciously looked up at Wu Shanqing, who also looked at Yun Ci, nodded slightly to him, and then shook his head.
Yun Ci understood; Xiao Wu didn't want them to panic.
But they weren't the only ones to realize this. Changsun Wangrong exclaimed in surprise, "Your Highness, it's been too long, I can't remember anymore. But after Changjing said that, I feel like this situation is so similar to the two previous world collapses?"
Shangguan Yaotai nodded slightly, "Demon Lord, I hadn't noticed until you mentioned it. I also think it looks a bit like it."
"So that's what it is?" Zuo Zhixuan scratched his head, realizing he had been living a peaceful life for too long.
They had all forgotten that their world had collapsed twice.
“That makes things much easier.” Zuo Zhixuan looked up at Wu Shanqing with admiration. “When the time comes, the Divine Lord will take action and everything will be resolved.”
"no."
Shangguan Yaotai and Yun Ci spoke at the same time.
Shangguan Yaotai didn't know why she blurted it out.
It was probably during the time when His Highness the God borrowed a book from her that she vaguely noticed the shy and innocent boyish look of His Highness when he liked someone.
They suddenly realized that the boy who always appeared in front of them in times of crisis was much younger than them.
Zuo Zhixuan and Changsun Wangrong looked at the two of them in confusion.
Shangguan Yaotai said softly, "Your Highness is so much younger than us. Although we look only a few years older than Your Highness, to put it bluntly, the rest of us here are almost old enough to be Your Highness's grandparents. It's better if Your Highness doesn't always rush to the front in everything."
Looking up at everyone, Shangguan Yaotai continued, "While we are still young and vigorous, let's do as much as we can."
Upon hearing Shangguan Yaotai's words, Wushan Qing stood frozen in place.
With a slight pursing of his lips, Wu Shanqing's cold voice rang out, "You are no match for dealing with the collapse of the world. Leave this matter to me."
Looking at the serene and tranquil scenery of Wushan Mountain, Yun Ci couldn't help but speak up.
That's just how this guy is—cold on the outside but soft on the inside.
Even though he said he regretted it and would never save anyone or the world again, he still went a second time.
Wu Shanqing was always the one who cleaned up the mess after every battle between demons, monsters, and immortals.
Even if the three sides fight fiercely, no one ever dies on the battlefield.
Afterwards, he never admitted to the matter. Each time, he would have Yun Ci come forward, holding Buddhist beads and saying in front of everyone that Heaven had taken pity on him and could not bear to see people killing each other.
But there's no such thing as a free lunch. It's just that someone did it on purpose.
Furthermore, Wu Shanqing would secretly and secretly heal all the wounded in the great battle in batches, every year.
Living in the distant Yuancang Mountain, Wushan Qing would often travel to the human world to spread wealth.
Every time Yun Ci asked him, Wu Shanqing would just dismiss it and say:
"Don't think so highly of me. Saving the world was just a lapse of judgment on my part. I was also the one who instigated the war between demons and immortals. Saving those people was just to put my mind at ease. I don't care about the lives of others. As for throwing money around, I just had too much money to spend, so I was just throwing it around for fun."
Beneath the compassionate Buddha statue, Yun Ci shook her head disapprovingly, her eyes smiling as she said, "Your Highness, why won't you admit that you are kind? You fueled the war, clearly to prevent the world from collapsing. If it weren't for these wars eliminating evil, the world would have collapsed countless times."
"As for helping others, it also depends on cause and effect. Everything has its own destiny. Even if you are a divine prince, you should not frequently save people and interfere with cause and effect. Just like the competition between animals in nature, you should not go to extremes. Your Highness is right in this regard."
Having his secret exposed by Yun Ci, Wu Shanqing turned his face away, raised his chin, and said arrogantly, "You silly monk, you're all wrong."
Who was the fool? A surge of anger burned in Yun Ci's heart, but she tried her best to control herself. "I disagree. Have you forgotten how you got through the previous two times?"
Wu Shanqing blinked, but before he could stop her, Yun Ci's voice rang out again.
Looking at the four people who were stunned and confused, Yun Ci pursed her lips and said softly, "Xiao Wu has never told you this before, right? If he won't tell you, I will. I've wanted to say this for a long time because Xiao Wu has been suffering a lot because of saving the world."
"First, I suffered from insomnia for 14,000 years, then I lost my sense of taste for 8,000 years, and at one point I even contemplated suicide. Over the years, I have been filled with regret, regretting that I did not stop Xiao Wu for the sake of all living beings. So, this time, I will definitely stop Xiao Wu."
Immortal Venerable Changjing, Zuo Zhixuan, Shangguan Yaotai, and Changsun Wangrong all paused upon hearing Yun Ci's words.
They had never heard His Highness the God say these things before, and they genuinely believed that His Highness the God was that powerful.
Zuo Zhixuan stared at Wu Shanqing in shock, his voice trembling, "Your Highness, so your insomnia and loss of appetite are caused by saving the world?"
Seeing the gazes of the group, Wu Shanqing sat stiffly on the spot.
He was completely unable to handle the situation. He glared at Yun Ci, and Wu Shanqing bluntly said, "Yun Ci is talking nonsense." He then fled in panic, disappearing from the spot in a flash.
Seeing his reaction, the four of them became even more certain that what Yun Ci said was absolutely true.
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The next day was a bright and sunny day.
Inside Foyun Temple, Yue Mingxi sat on a chair, her hand resting on her chin, her eyes full of smiles, tilting her head to stare at Wu Shanqing.
Previously, when Wu Shanqing was wearing a white veil, Yue Mingxi was completely captivated by him. Now that Wu Shanqing has removed the veil, Yue Mingxi is even more mesmerized.
Wu Shanqing's eyes are especially beautiful, with thick and long eyelashes on both his upper and lower eyes, and the shape of his double eyelids seems tailor-made for him.
Her eyes seemed to speak volumes, always conveying affection no matter who she looked at.
A faint mole under her right eye stands out against her fair and clean face, making one want to kiss it.
Wu Shanqing paused in his fanning of the stove, his Adam's apple bobbing slightly, and he curled up the corner of his lips, saying, "Why are you staring at me?"
Yue Mingxi looked at him with a smile and said playfully, "Wu Shanqing, how come your eyes are so beautiful? I can't get enough of looking at them."
Wu Shanqing raised his head, his eyes wide open, staring intently at her.
The girl had big, round eyes, like a pool of clear water. Her small face was full of beautiful features, and there was a small red mole on each ear, making her look very lively.
Yue Mingxi gradually blushed under his gaze. Wu Shanqing bent down and kissed Yue Mingxi's forehead, then chuckled softly, "Yours too."
Yue Mingxi blushed even more. "Be careful of the fire."
Wu Shanqing sat back in his chair, a smile unconsciously creeping onto his lips. "Okay."
Looking down at the small stove, Yue Mingxi remembered the question she hadn't asked yesterday. She blinked her beautiful eyes and looked up to ask, "Wu Shanqing, can you really taste the Dragon Blood Fruit? I suddenly remembered that when you first took me to the Dragon Blood Forest, you were also disgusted by the bitterness of the Dragon Blood Fruit."
Wu Shanqing nodded. "Yes, it's the only food I can taste, but it's bitter to me, even with the addition of sweet herbs."
Yue Mingxi looked at him with heartache, "Then how have you been coping all these years since you lost your sense of taste? I remember when we first met, you told me that you never ate."
Losing her sense of taste and then having to eat again was something Yue Mingxi couldn't imagine how painful and torturous it would be.
Wu Shanqing smiled and explained, "I always transform into my original form and randomly eat large wild beasts. One meal can sustain me for a long time."
Thinking of the Yisonghua that Wushanqing had transformed, Yuemingxi couldn't help but ask, "Can dragon blood fruit be made sweet?"
Wu Shanqing paused for a moment, then said apologetically, "Actually, dragon blood fruit is supposed to be sweet. Legend has it that it is the most delicious fruit in the world, but I was so focused on planting it that I didn't plant it correctly."
Yue Mingxi's nose tingled with emotion. "So, that was the day you started tasting the dragon blood fruit?"
Wu Shanqing laughed, "Yes, it was a real pain. I kept trying to improve it, but I didn't have enough time and never succeeded."
Yue Mingxi looked at him with heartache. Abbot Yun Ci told her that the Dragon Blood Fruit was extremely difficult to cultivate, and the fruit that had just ripened was from the first batch, which had only been successfully cultivated five years ago.
In the vast Dragon Blood Forest, only a few hundred Dragon Blood Fruits have been successfully cultivated.
That fool Wu Shanqing, even though he knew that the dragon blood fruit was a delicious fruit that he could taste, never ate a single bite.
With her eyelashes fluttering, Yue Mingxi secretly made up her mind that she must successfully improve the Dragon Blood Fruit and give Wu Shanqing a surprise.
This allows Wushanqing to enjoy the delicious taste of dragon blood fruit.
After drinking the dragon blood fruit soup that Wu Shanqing had cooked, Yue Mingxi put down her bowl, smiled, and casually suggested, "Wu Shanqing, shall we go and take a look at the dragon blood forest?"
Wu Shanqing smiled and said, "Okay, I'll wash the dishes and the stove, then we'll go."
"I'll go swipe it," Yue Mingxi said happily.
"No need, I can do it. You still have a fever and are so weak, you should rest." Wu Shanqing took the bowl from Yue Mingxi's hands.
Yue Mingxi couldn't argue with him, and grumbled in dissatisfaction, "From now on, we need to establish rules and take turns washing the dishes. You can't always be the only one washing them."
“No,” Wu Shanqing rubbed her head and smiled, “I can’t bear to see you tired.”
Yue Mingxi's heart pounded, and Wu Shanqing reached out and touched her forehead again.
Looking at her with worried eyes, Wu Shanqing frowned and said, "It's still so hot. Are you feeling uncomfortable?"
Yue Mingxi shook her head and smiled, "It's okay, I don't feel uncomfortable at all."
Wu Shanqing lowered his head and said seriously, "If you feel unwell, you should tell me."
"Okay." Yue Mingxi nodded vigorously, then looked up at him, unwilling to give up, and asked, "Shall we play together?"
"Oh no." Wu Shanqing chuckled softly, picked up the stove and bowl, and stood up. "I'll be right back, and we'll go as soon as I get back."
Watching his departing figure, Yue Mingxi wanted to follow him, but remembering the determination she had secretly made, she turned away.
She was going to find Abbot Yunci to ask if there were any ancient books related to the dragon blood tree.
After leaving Yuemingxi, Wushanqing looked worried.
Since the magic array ended yesterday, Yue Mingxi has developed a fever. All the immortal energy she had painstakingly cultivated has disappeared, and she has lost all her magical power, becoming just like an ordinary person.
Although he knew this was an inevitable step in the transformation, Wu Shanqing couldn't help but worry.
With the world on the verge of collapse, he feared he couldn't protect Yue Mingxi.
Thinking about these things, Wu Shanqing absentmindedly and quickly washed the stove and dishes.
After finishing the job, Wu Shanqing wanted to teleport to Yue Mingxi's side immediately, but his divine power suddenly failed.
Frozen in place, Wu Shanqing's heart sank.
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