Chapter 212: The Courage of the Favored One, Breaking into the Tower and Causing the Wrath of Heaven
The days of being pampered by everyone during his recovery had quietly made Si Zhui's courage grow. That afternoon, Yun Miao came up to him and said mysteriously, "Si Zhui, have you heard of the Demon Suppression Tower? I heard from my elders that the tower contains many scales of ancient demon beasts. If you can get one, you can make a powerful amulet!"
Si Zhui had an idea—he wanted to make a talisman for Lin Yan. Lin Yan had always protected him before, so this time it would be his turn to protect Lin Yan. But he also remembered that his grandfather and Lin Yan had repeatedly warned him that the Demon Suppression Tower was a forbidden area in the Upper Heaven, where a fierce demonic aura was sealed and that no one should ever approach it.
"But...grandfather said it's very dangerous there." Sizhui hesitated.
"What are you afraid of?" Yun Miao patted his chest. "Let's just go to the tower entrance and take a look. We won't go in. We can just take the scales and leave. No one will notice! Besides, you're Little Sun. Even if you're discovered, Grandfather won't really blame you!"
Overwhelmed by the idea of "making a talisman for Lin Yan," Si Zhui finally nodded. During lunch break, the two of them sneaked out of the academy and followed the path Yun Miao mentioned, heading towards the Demon Suppression Tower.
The Demon-Suppressing Tower stood atop a barren mountain on the western side of the Celestial Realm. Its body was covered in dark red sealing runes, exuding a sinister aura from afar. As Si Zhui approached the tower's gate, he felt a chill run up his spine. He clenched his fists and said, "Yun Miao, let's go back. It's too scary here."
"We're already here, how can we go back?" Yun Miao pulled him towards the tower gate. "Look, there's a small gap in the seal of the tower gate. Let's go in through here, take the scales and leave!"
As the two of them pushed the door open a crack, a strong demonic aura surged out, and Si Zhui instantly started coughing. At this moment, a golden light shot out from a distance, instantly enveloping the two of them - it was the immortal general patrolling the heavens!
"How dare you! How dare you trespass into the forbidden area of the Demon Suppression Tower!" The immortal general shouted harshly and immediately sent someone to bring the two back to the central hall.
While Sizhui and Yunmiao stood with their heads bowed in the golden palace, Jun Wu sat on the throne, his face gloomy enough to drip water. Lin Yan stood by, relieved to see Sizhui was safe, but then frowned again when he thought of how he had dared to enter the Demon Suppression Tower.
"Who told you to go to the Demon Suppression Tower?" Jun Wu's voice was filled with suppressed anger, his eyes fixed on Si Zhui. "Didn't I tell you that it's a forbidden area and you absolutely can't go near it? Did you ignore my words?"
Si Zhui clutched the edge of his clothes, his fingers turning white, but he didn't dare look up. He knew he was wrong, but when he thought about making a talisman for Lin Yan, he couldn't say it out loud. Yun Miao was so scared that she started crying: "I suggested it... I dragged Si Zhui there..."
"No matter who proposed it, since you know the danger, you should have refused!" Jun Wu's voice became even colder. "You're taking advantage of everyone's love for you and becoming more and more bold. You dared to break into the Demon Suppression Tower today, so will you dare to break into the Immortal Execution Platform tomorrow?"
Si Zhui's tears fell, but he still didn't dare to argue. Jun Wu looked at him like this, his heart filled with anger and pain. In the end, he just waved his hand and said, "Lin Yan, take him back to Yunshen Pavilion. From today on, he will be confined to his room for half a month and copy the "Forbidden Rules of Heaven" a hundred times. I... don't want to see him again."
After saying that, Jun Wu stood up and walked away without even glancing at Si Zhui.
Lin Yan led Si Zhui out of the Golden Palace. Looking at his red eyes and drooping head, he asked softly, "Why are you going to the Demon Suppression Tower? Is there a reason?"
Si Zhui sniffed, his voice choked with sobs: "I... I want to make a talisman out of monster scales for you... I want to protect you..."
Lin Yan's heart softened instantly. He stopped, squatted down and looked at him, reaching out to wipe the tears from his face: "Silly boy, I don't need any amulets, I just hope you are safe. What should I do if something happens to you?"
Si Zhui threw herself into his arms and burst into tears: "Grandfather is ignoring me... Does he not like me anymore..."
"No, grandpa is just angry because you're disobedient." Lin Yan patted his back gently, "When he calms down, he'll forgive you. Let's go back and copy the rules and never get into trouble again, okay?"
Si Zhui nodded, holding Lin Yan's hand tightly. Their figures were stretched out in the setting sun. Si Zhui looked at the mist-shrouded Golden Palace in the distance, his heart filled with regret. He shouldn't have relied on everyone's favor to act so capriciously, and he shouldn't have caused his grandfather and Lin Yan to worry.
At that moment, inside the Golden Palace, Jun Wu stood by the window, watching Si Zhui and Lin Yan walk away, and sighed softly. He didn't really want to ignore Si Zhui, but he wanted the child to remember his lesson and know what to do and what not to do. After all, in the Heavenly Palace, only by respecting the rules can one truly protect oneself and those around them.
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