Chapter 120, Chapter 6: The Sickly Beauty of the Cultivation World
This is the jade pendant Xu Qingzhou gave her as her identity token.
It seems that she fainted suddenly, and Xu Qingzhou, in his concern, forgot about it.
Yu Wanwan accepted the jade pendant and put it on without hesitation.
"Then I will have to trouble Junior Sister Chu again from now on."
Chu Yansheng talked with her for a while longer before taking his leave.
After her figure disappeared, Yu Wanwan walked into the courtyard and ran her fingers over the flowers that were in full bloom.
"Has something happened to Chu Yansheng these past few days?"
A gust of wind blew by, and the flowers and plants in the courtyard rustled, as if responding to her.
The flowers and plants chattered amongst themselves, giving her a headache.
But that doesn't stop her from capturing and organizing useful information.
Yu Wanwan fumbled for the bracelet on her wrist, lost in thought.
In this life...reborn?
That's not quite right.
In essence, rebirth is simply a journey of the soul from the future back into the body of one's past self.
Alternatively, one could devour the soul of the past and possess oneself.
Alternatively, the future and the past may merge and become one.
But whether it's possession or fusion, the depth of the soul will be different.
Even though this is a virtual world, without real souls, it cannot escape this rule.
It's just that the way it's presented is different.
However, Chu Yansheng did not possess the aura that a reborn person should have.
So what exactly is this so-called rebirth?
Thinking about what happened in the previous world, Yu Wanwan frowned.
Could it be another trick by Wanwusheng?
Believe it or not, it's actually quite possible.
Using extraordinary means to incite natives to cause destruction is a common tactic employed by all living beings.
Yu Wanwan suddenly felt a little annoyed.
All she wanted in this world was to live a quiet, sickly, and beautiful life, just eating and waiting to die.
Why do I have to run into this kind of crap again?!
This isn't even your masterpiece yet!
Daoguo's tone was low and gloating.
I warned you from the beginning not to mess around, but you wouldn't listen!
Karma's finally caught up with you!
Yu Wanwan hugged her legs and squatted on the ground, picking at the grass in frustration.
This caused all the grass in the yard to howl in pain.
"How did I mess around? I've already been very careful!"
[You? To restrain yourself?]
Shouldn't she listen to what nonsense she's spouting?
Yu Wanwan spoke with confidence and conviction.
"Of course! Look at those worlds, aren't they all getting better and better!"
She really didn't cause any damage!
Not only did they not cause any damage, they even helped them grow and develop!
Before Dao Guo could speak, Yu Wanwan stopped herself, her expression constantly changing.
[Have you realized it yet?]
Yu Wanwan did indeed realize what was happening.
The worlds she visited developed faster than originally planned under her influence.
The same applies to the world she was kicked out of by the will of Heaven.
But that's precisely why.
The world is developing too fast, and its fundamental nature is becoming stronger, prematurely exposing its coordinates to the outside world.
"..."
Yu Wanwan hesitated for a moment before uttering a single word in a deep and melancholic tone.
"Grass!"
"Hmm? What kind of grass?"
A familiar voice rang out, and Yu Wanwan quickly composed herself and looked up.
"elder brother."
Jiang Wanheng first carefully examined her breathing.
Although still weak, at least the condition has not worsened.
His brows relaxed, and he bent down to help her up.
Why are you squatting here?
Yu Wanwan remained silent for a few seconds.
"weed……"
"..."
Jiang Wanheng gave her a strange look a few times.
My sister seems... well, she's become much more lively since she came back this time.
"The spiritual energy of Wugou Peak is so rich that every plant and tree is nourished by it. They are no longer ordinary trees and do not need to be weeded like in a family garden."
Yu Wanwan certainly knew.
"I'm bored!"
Jiang Wanheng didn't say anything more, he just patted her head.
"I've heard about what happened today. I'm sorry, it was my carelessness that led to this."
"It's not your fault."
Yu Wanwan didn't want to see his guilty and self-reproachful look, so she simply changed the subject.
"Brother, tell me about all the fun things that happened on your trip down the mountain?"
Jiang Wanheng's heart softened completely.
"Okay, let me tell you about it."
Perhaps due to her experience raising children, Jiang Wanheng is not as rigid and boring as she appears on the surface.
On the contrary, he picked out interesting anecdotes from the market and novel treasures, and told them vividly and interestingly, making them anything but boring.
Even the smallest thing becomes incredibly vivid and interesting in his words.
Even the harmless gossip and entanglements among cultivators can be discussed.
Originally, I just wanted to change the subject, but as I listened, Yu Wanwan actually started to listen.
This older brother of mine actually has a knack for being a kindergarten teacher.
Jiang Wanheng patiently spoke for a long time until Yu Wanwan showed signs of fatigue, then he stopped, escorted her back to her room, and turned to leave the guest courtyard.
The moment he left the guest room, the smile on his face vanished instantly.
The main hall of Taiyi Peak.
The sect leader and the sect's elders had been waiting for a long time.
Even Xu Qingzhou, who rarely makes public appearances, is seated at the head of the table.
Jiang Wanheng bowed respectfully.
The sect leader waved his hand, his tone somewhat urgent.
"Mian, Zhanxi, is the message you sent back to the Mission Hall true?"
Jiang Wanheng bowed again.
"Reporting to the Sect Master, fellow disciples, and Master, everything I have said is true, without a single falsehood!"
He took a deep breath, his brows furrowed with seriousness.
"This disciple was ordered to investigate the unusual occurrence of natural disasters in the Lanzhou and Yunmengze areas, and discovered that they were not simply natural disasters."
The elders and peak masters exchanged glances, their expressions turning serious.
Before this, they did not know why the sect leader had summoned them.
Now, I finally understand.
Without anyone urging him, Jiang Wanheng continued.
"The spiritual energy in the Lanzhou and Yunmengze areas is being lost in large quantities. All the surrounding secret realms are showing themselves, and they will collapse or even be annihilated within seven days due to the loss of spiritual energy!"
"What? The secret realm has collapsed?"
Upon hearing this, the elders and peak masters in the hall could no longer remain seated.
Even Xu Qingzhou, who had been keeping his eyes closed and pretending to be aloof, suddenly opened his eyes, his surprise barely concealed.
The secret realm is a small space independent of the main world, created by countless powerful beings.
Each of those small spaces has its own unique operating rules, and ordinary natural disasters can never shake the foundation of the secret realm!
The sect leader leaned forward, his brows furrowed, and his tone became much heavier, even carrying the imposing aura of someone in the early stages of the Mahayana realm.
"Zhanxi, are you sure it's a collapse and annihilation, and not just an unstable entrance?"
"Disciple is certain!"
Staring at the heavy pressure, Jiang Wanheng spoke with certainty.
"I once risked approaching a collapsing secret realm, attempting to investigate with my divine sense, but my divine sense was blocked by an unknown force!"
An uproar immediately erupted inside the hall.
Jiang Wanheng is a rising star among the younger generation of the Xuan Tong Sword Sect. His cultivation has reached the Nascent Soul stage, and he is also a disciple of the Sword Venerable Ji Zhi.
No one doubted what he said.
All eyes turned to the sect leader at the head of the table and to Xu Qingzhou, who had remained silent.
The sect leader's expression was extremely solemn, his fingers unconsciously tapping the armrest.
"Frequent natural disasters, dissipating spiritual energy, collapsing secret realms, unknown forces... these are signs of an impending great calamity..."
He suddenly looked at Xu Qingzhou.
"Junior brother, what do you think?"
Xu Qingzhou's eyes narrowed slightly, his voice like ice striking jade.
"I'm not sure, I need to go there myself."
The sect leader paused, somewhat hesitant.
"Can……"
Xu Qingzhou raised her hand to interrupt him.
"This matter is strange and should not be underestimated."
The sect leader remained silent for a long time before finally sighing and agreeing.
Since he was leaving, Xu Qingzhou didn't linger. He left the group, who were still carefully questioning Jiang Wanheng and discussing how to deal with the situation, and departed from the main hall.
However, before leaving, he visited the Wugou Peak Guest House.
Yu Wanwan has already gone to sleep.
Looking at her pale face, Xu Qingzhou ultimately did not disturb her.
He sat silently by the bed for a long time, and as dawn was about to break, he touched her cheek.
"When I get back, whether you're pretending to be stupid or not, I'm going to fatten you up until you're plump and healthy!"
The words were almost whispered, so soft that they vanished before they could even be uttered.
He bent down and planted a kiss on her forehead.
"It's all bone, and it doesn't feel comfortable to touch at all."
As soon as he finished speaking, he was nowhere to be seen in the room.
Yu Wanwan covered her forehead and slowly sat up from the bed.
The usual smile on her face vanished. She picked up the extra storage bag beside the bed, opened it, and took a look.
There were no precious magical artifacts, just a storage bag filled to the brim with spiritual fruits.
Gazing at these spiritual fruits, the light in his eyes flickered.
Just when Daoguo thought she was about to cause trouble again.
Yu Wanwan suddenly gritted her teeth.
"If you're not comfortable, then don't kiss me..."
chubby and fair-skinned my foot!
She's not a pig.
[...]
Is this the key point?
Never mind, as long as I'm not trying to cause trouble.
but……
Now that Wanwusheng has already made its move, whether she causes trouble or not doesn't seem to matter anymore, right?
Yu Wanwan had no idea where Xu Qingzhou had gone or what he was doing.
She also subtly inquired with Jiang Wanheng and Chu Yansheng.
As if by prior agreement, the two kept their mouths shut from her and revealed not a single word.
She inquired twice but got no results, so she gave up asking.
Three days after Xu Qingzhou left, Chu Yansheng came to say goodbye.
"Are you going down the mountain?"
Chu Yansheng sat on the hillside, a gentle breeze ruffling her hair, revealing a depth in her eyes that seemed beyond her years.
"Yes, my cultivation has hit a bottleneck, and I'm still unable to form my core. Continuing to cultivate on Wugou Peak won't yield any results."
Yu Wanwan rested her chin on her hand, her tone relaxed.
"What kind of result can only be found by going down the mountain?"
A casual remark sent a jolt through Chu Yansheng's heart.
But when she looked over, Yu Wanwan still looked as sickly and gentle as ever, with no difference whatsoever.
Chu Yansheng smiled and winked playfully at her.
"It's a secret. I'll tell Sister Wan when I find it!"
"What if that outcome isn't what you want?"
"..."
Chu Yansheng remained silent for a few seconds.
A strange feeling welled up inside me.
I have a feeling that she has seen right through me.
How could that be?
Even the Sword Master of Lianji didn't notice anything amiss with her. How could Sister Wan, who is just a mortal without cultivation, possibly notice anything?
Trying hard to suppress her strangeness and unease, Chu Yansheng spoke softly.
"Whether the outcome is what I want or not, I will tell you."
Author's Note: Happy Mid-Autumn Festival!!!
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