Her nightmare
Chao Du led Long Youlan to the empty building, closed the doors and windows, set up an array to prevent peeping, and then said, "You can give me the box now."
Long Youlan took out the vermilion box she had been protecting all the way and carefully handed it to Chaodu: "I can't open this box. Is His Highness really inside?"
"It's inside." Chao Du took the box, placed it on the table, and pressed his palm against the box.
She resonated with the seal on the box, manipulating it to break the seal.
The box and the seal exploded together, scattering jade fragments and dragon scales stained with golden blood everywhere.
Long Youlan let out a heart-wrenching scream: "Your Highness—!!! Ahhh, I'll fight you to the death!!!"
Chao Du picked up the intact dragon horn from the table and gave him a speechless look: "Who are you going to fight? Your Highness isn't in this box, he's perfectly fine."
Long Youlan stared blankly at the familiar dragon horn, tears welling in her eyes. She stepped forward and took it, sobbing excitedly, "Your Highness, I've finally found you! Your Highness, Your Highness... Wait, is Your Highness really in here? Why can't I sense you at all?"
As he cried, he looked at Asakado with suspicion.
Chao Du laughed speechlessly: "There's a seal on this set by the previous Demon Lord himself. I haven't broken it yet, so you're crying too soon."
You Longlan blushed awkwardly: "Oh, is that so? Haha, I got a little excited... Please continue, please continue! I'll get you a chair!"
Chao Du said lazily, "No need, it will be quick. Just put the dragon horn on the table."
Long Youlan hesitated for a moment, but finally carefully placed the dragon horn on the table. However, he couldn't help but say, "Could you be a little gentler when you release the seal? I'm afraid it might hurt His Highness's soul."
Chao Du flexed his fingers and said calmly, "It won't hurt him. I know what I'm doing. If you want to untie it gently, go find the previous Demon Lord."
Long Youlan quickly replied, "No, no, you're the person I trust most! How can the Demon Lord compare to you!"
Chao Du chuckled, shook his head, and raised both hands, placing them on the pair of dragon horns.
After a moment, she frowned slightly: "The seal has already merged with the dragon horn."
Long Youlan exclaimed in panic, "Ah? What should we do then?"
Asawa: "Don't panic, we've already separated."
Long Youlan: "..." He looked at Chaodu with surprise and doubt: "Who exactly are you? How are you so powerful?"
"Shh, be quiet." Chao Du's fingers twitched slightly, and in the next instant, thick black blood seeped from the dragon's horn, writhing slowly as if it were sentient.
Long Youlan felt nauseous at the sight: "What are these? They look so dirty and smell so fishy."
Chao Du's smile vanished, and he said coldly, "It's refined demonic blood. The Demon Lord used the demonic blood to form a seal, constantly suppressing and eroding his soul. It's truly vicious. No, perhaps this wasn't just the Demon Lord's idea, but also his good brother's."
"How much suffering and torment have you endured in these past hundred years?" Chao Du sighed deeply, slightly raising his hand. The Thousand-Pound Sword appeared in front of him. As soon as the sword was drawn an inch from its sheath, snow-white lightning struck the large patch of demonic blood on the table from its blade, instantly burning the demonic blood and the table to ashes.
"Don't hurt His Highness!!!" Long Youlan was anxious as he watched the dragon horns, which were also bathed in lightning. He wanted to stop it but was afraid of making a mistake and ruining things.
Although Asaka sighed, his gaze remained firm: "I didn't want to either, but we must thoroughly purify the dragon horns and any parts of his soul that might have been corrupted, otherwise the consequences will be endless... Alright!"
Chao Du sheathed the Thousand-Jin Sword and placed her hands on the dragon horns once more. This time, as she slowly raised her hands, two faintly shimmering orbs of light appeared in her palms, slowly moving closer to each other.
"Your Highness...it really is Your Highness this time!!!" Long Youlan's tears fell instantly, but then he realized something was wrong, "Why is Your Highness's soul in two halves?"
Chao Du held the two clumps of souls in his hands, watching them gradually merge, then shook his head slightly, unable to bear to speak.
Long Youlan, however, became clever and speculated incredulously, "Could it be that they split His Highness's soul in two and sealed them separately into the two dragon horns? The broken soul would attract its missing part. They are so close, so close yet they can never get closer, never merge again... How much torment has His Highness suffered in the past hundred years? How could they be so vicious?!"
Chao Du closed his eyes briefly: "It was too easy to let them die back then."
Long Youlan: "Them? Who?"
Chao Du opened his eyes and said calmly, "That person deserves to die."
Long Youlan: "..." He was a little aggrieved: "Could you please explain yourself more clearly? I really don't understand."
Chao Du chuckled at his words, but still refused, saying, "Some things are better left unsaid than known to you. Don't ask anymore; I don't want to lie to you. By the way, the Lotus Moon Soul-Nourishing Dew should make his soul feel better."
Chao Du held the gradually merging souls in one hand, and a jade bottle appeared in the other.
The red stopper flew out automatically, and then the light pink water in the bottle slowly flew into Chaodu's other hand, completely enveloping the two souls.
The room was filled with the fragrance of lotus blossoms, and the fusion of the two souls proceeded much faster.
Long Youlan praised, "This smells wonderful. If I could use some before bed, I'd definitely sleep very soundly."
Chao Du smiled faintly: "Use a little while sleeping? A drop of Lotus Moon Soul-Soothing Dew is worth a fortune."
"Huh? But you just used the whole bottle for His Highness, didn't you?" Long Youlan looked at the bottle and cork lying on the ground. "You even threw away the bottle and cork."
Asakawa: "Well, because, well, because I have money."
Long Youlan was speechless for a moment, then couldn't help but ask, "Did you already know His Highness? But I was with His Highness before, and I don't remember seeing you before?"
Asawa: "See, you couldn't help but ask again. What did I just say?"
Long Youlan chuckled awkwardly, "Who could resist that? Could it be..." His eyes darted around, and he thought of a way to provoke him, "Could it be that you have a crush on His Highness?"
Asaka couldn't help but roll her eyes at him, not wanting to say another word to him.
The souls here are still merging, it will probably take a while. She first put out the table that she had set up when recruiting people this morning, and with a wave of her hand, the dragon scales that had been flying all over the room flew back to the table and were neatly stacked together.
Only then did Long Youlan realize who these dragon scales came from. He was heartbroken and gritted his teeth: "They actually plucked all of His Highness's scales! Why do they hate His Highness so much?!"
Chao Du sighed, "Jealousy is a terrible thing. Long Mingxuan can be considered the number one genius of the demon race. He has outstanding cultivation and extensive knowledge, and he also has a gentle and refined personality. He is never arrogant and boastful. He is praised by everyone in the demon race and has an excellent reputation."
Long Youlan whispered a correction: "In the demon race, you have to be praised by the demons."
Chao Du: "Good, Yao Yao praises him. Besides, he can rightfully inherit the Dragon King or even the Demon King's position. There are people, no, there are demons who can't compare to him, and they can't accept it. They think that he has blocked their light, that he is the biggest shadow hanging over their heads, and that as long as he is not there, they will have everything."
Chao Du let out a cold laugh: "A foolish demon talking nonsense."
Long Youlan nodded approvingly, agreeing with both what she said and her choice of words.
Then, Chao Du took out the Scroll of Reality and Illusion and placed his palm on it. The two small fish busied themselves, quickly sketching the appearance of a gentle and handsome man on the scroll.
Long Youlan leaned forward and exclaimed in surprise after seeing the figure in the scroll clearly: "This is His Highness in human form!! You really did know His Highness a hundred years ago!!!"
Chao Du didn't speak, but poured his spiritual power into the Scroll of Reality and Illusion. Two small fish swam out of the scroll, creating ripples in the ink. They first "drew" a couch on the ground, and then "drew" his body on the couch in black and white.
More spiritual energy flowed into the painting, and the bed and the body gradually gained more color. The body's cheeks began to glow, and the clothes on its body were stained with sky blue. Everything was so realistic—except for the lack of breathing.
Chao Du withdrew his hand, lowered his eyes to look at the body, and sighed softly: "At present, I can only create simple living things such as flowers, birds, insects and fish. I cannot create a real human body. I have not yet fully comprehended its mysteries. This body, or rather, the skin, can only last for a month. After a month, the spiritual power in the body will be exhausted."
Long Youlan clutched her heart, asking in horror, "Your Highness is dying?!"
Chao Du smiled faintly, "It wasn't alive to begin with, but I need to re-inject spiritual energy into it."
Long Youlan instantly relaxed: "Oh, thank you! You're such a kind immortal!"
Asaka looked at him helplessly: "This means that his life has always been in my hands."
Long Youlan: "...Oh! What should we do then? Kind immortal, please give me another hint!"
Asakawa was amused by his tone and reminded him, "I already told you the answer. You should use your brain a little more every day, instead of just exercising your claws."
Long Youlan chuckled, rubbed his paws together, and racked his brains: "Before, before... I remember now! I was supposed to go to the Dragon Palace to get medicine, right?"
Chao Du nodded with satisfaction: "I can give him another month at most, two months, to get the Sea Spirit Shell and the pearl inside from the Dragon Palace. Both are indispensable. Think of a way."
"Okay, let's think of a way." Long Youlan racked his brains and looked at the soul that had been basically fused together: it only took such a short time, but he had waited for a hundred years.
She lifted his soul and placed it on the forehead of the body that had already been created. The soul did not resist at all and obediently and slowly melted into it.
Chao Du lifted his head slightly and fed him a blue pill that faintly glowed with starlight.
Long Youlan asked curiously, "What kind of pill is this? It looks like a good thing."
Chao Du gently laid his head down and explained, "It's a Soul-Nourishing Pill. His soul is very tired and severely damaged. This medicine can help him recover and wake up soon."
"There's such a wonderful thing! It must be very precious." Long Youlan's eyes lit up as she looked at the bottle in Chao Du's hand. "Could you feed more to His Highness? Hehe, you don't know how many treasures there are in the Dragon Palace! When His Highness returns to the palace, you can take whatever you want! Or if you want anything else, I'll find a way to get it for you!"
Chao Du shook his head and flipped the bottle upside down: nothing fell out, it was empty.
"The Star-Condensed Spirit Mushroom used for alchemy only grows once every thousand years. There is only one in the world, and it is priceless. However, this one is enough to repair his soul."
"So precious?!" Long Youlan gasped, looking at Chaodu with gratitude. "Thank you so much this time. You've helped me so much. How can I ever repay you? If you ever need me again, just call me. I'll go even if it costs me my life!"
Asaka smiled and said, "No, no, it's not that serious. Well, just think of it as him saving me before, and this time I'm saving him, so we're even."
"Is that so?" Long Youlan looked at Chaodu suspiciously. "If that's really the case, why didn't you say so earlier? You just made this up, didn't you?!"
Asaka clicked his tongue: He's really starting to use his little brain. Don't be so clever in places where you shouldn't be; he's not so easy to fool anymore.
"In short, he and you don't need to repay him. Also, you'd better stay by his side these next few days and don't let anyone else get close, especially that Liang Yue. I think there's something wrong with him."
Long Youlan asked in surprise, "If you think there's something wrong with him, why did you bring him up the mountain?"
Asakawa revealed a sly smile: "You'll find out later."
Long Youlan thought for a moment and decided to give up thinking: "Alright, anyway, you smart people with bright minds can always think a lot and think far ahead. From now on, you can take care of using your brains, and I'll take care of using my claws."
"I see you're thinking quite far ahead." Chao Du smiled as he left the small building and went to the lakeside pavilion. He first prepared gifts for the new disciples, and then used the Scroll of Reality and Illusion to prepare a table of delicious food and fireworks.
Then, she leaned against the railing and, using the eyes of the birds flying on the mountaintop, watched the new disciples' every move, especially Liang Yue's actions.
He wasn't only after another dynasty; on the way, he also became very interested in Long Youlan. Who sent him? What was his purpose?
As evening fell, Chaodu lit fireworks, and soon the four of them appeared together under the weeping willows outside the pavilion.
Asakawa looked the four of them over and smiled, "It seems you're getting along very well. Here, each of you will receive a gift. Asakawa, you go first."
Another one, Asawa, was a little surprised: "There's one for me too?"
Chao Du nodded matter-of-factly: "Of course, you've worked hard today and helped me a lot. Besides, today is the first time the Immortal Hidden Sect has recruited a disciple, so of course there's a gift for the Vice Sect Master."
Chao Du opened his palm, revealing a delicate pink amulet: "With this, I can come to your side anytime you encounter danger. Be sure to wear it with you at all times."
"Thank you!" The other Chao Du understood the weight of her promise and the importance of the amulet. He solemnly accepted the amulet and carefully placed it in his sleeve. He planned to sew a small pocket near his heart after the banquet to store it.
"Then comes Sui Xi." Chao Du took out a small box, opened it, and inside was a lustrous golden pill. "Guess what this is?"
Sui Xi stepped forward and looked for a while, then shook his head helplessly: "I'm sorry, Sect Master, I really don't recognize you."
Chao Du noticed the expressions of the others: another Chao Du and Su Ci had obviously met before, and interestingly, Liang Yue seemed to know him as well. However, according to him, he had been recuperating in the mountains for many years, so perhaps he had also had the opportunity to meet him.
Chao Du stopped being mysterious and directly revealed the answer: "It's a longevity pill. This one can extend your life by ten years."
Sui Xi: "!!!" Her eyes lit up instantly.
"This, this, this is too precious..." Her voice and hands were trembling. This was what she needed most right now, a longevity pill that she had never dared to dream of before.
Chao Du handed the box directly to her and said with a smile, "This is what the eldest disciple of the Immortal Hidden Sect deserves. Eat it."
Sui Xi picked up the golden pill with trembling hands and put it in her mouth. The pill melted instantly in her mouth, and she could feel that in the blink of an eye, her limbs seemed to become lighter and warmer, and her mind became clearer.
Another person exclaimed in surprise, "Your gray hair has even decreased!"
"Thank you so much, Sect Master. I... I never expected this..." Sui Xi wanted to kneel down before Chao Du, but Chao Du quickly helped her up: "No need. Just focus on your cultivation in the future and seize opportunities. Your lifespan is more than just these ten years."
Sui Xi nodded, tears streaming down her face.
Chao Du patted her on the shoulder, then looked at Liang Yue: "Next is your turn. Want to guess what gift I've prepared for you?"
Liang Yue joked, "It can't be a mirror that reflects one's heart, can it?"
Asakawa slightly raised the corners of his mouth: "Answer... wrong! What I'm giving you is also a talisman. If you encounter danger, I can appear by your side at any time." However, when he doesn't encounter danger but creates it, this talisman can also take his life.
Liang Yue accepted the blue amulet, seemingly very happy, her eyes shining as she looked at Chao Du: "Sect Master cares so much about your disciple, I am truly moved. With this amulet, I am afraid I will live to be a hundred years old without worry."
"A hundred years isn't enough, a thousand years is the perfect life." Chao Du patted his shoulder with a smile. "You must wear it at all times." This amulet also has a location tracking function, so you can always know his whereabouts.
"Definitely, definitely." Liang Yue's eyes shone brighter, and her smile deepened.
Chao Du nodded in satisfaction, then looked at Su Ci: "Want to guess?"
Su Ci's eyes burned with determination: "I guess it's the greatsword and swordsmanship."
Chao Du clapped her hands and exclaimed, "Absolutely correct!" She opened her hands, and a heavy sword appeared in her right hand, looking exactly like the Wu Lian Heavy Sword. In her left hand was a heavy sword manual.
"This sword is a replica of the Wulian Heavy Sword. You can practice with it first, and then replace it with another one when you encounter a suitable opportunity in the future. This sword technique is called Dawnbreaker, created by the ancestors of the Su family. It was... shared with me by a good friend of mine." Chao Du and Su Ci exchanged glances and smiled knowingly.
Su Ci accepted the sword and the sword manual, gently stroking the blade, and sighed, "Actually, he gave me the genuine Wulian Heavy Sword, but I kept it there. Firstly, because I didn't want any further contact with him, and secondly, because he gave it to me casually, like a trinket, rather than genuinely believing that I would use that sword, or that I deserved it. In the future, I will use my own strength to rightfully obtain that sword. And this Su family ancestral sword manual, I've waited a hundred years for it..." Su Ci gripped it tightly in his hand, his voice trembling slightly, "A hundred years, and I can finally read it."
Asaka smiled and said, "A cage cannot confine a bird. I look forward to the day when you can soar freely through the heavens."
Su Ci smiled and looked up at the night sky: "Yes, look at the sky, how vast it is." As she spoke, she looked at another person on the river, and the two smiled at each other, looking together at the boundless stars in the sky.
Chao Du smiled and watched for a while, then advised, "Alright, don't just stand there, come and eat, we can chat while we eat."
A few people sat down, fireworks illuminating the long night and their wine glasses. Plum blossom wine didn't intoxicate, nor did plum blossom pastry. The stars and willows, the lake and the mountain breeze didn't intoxicate either, but people were already drunk and had enjoyed themselves to the fullest.
When they were drunk, the group talked about their past, but Chao Du remained silent.
"Because I'm too lazy to lie, I'll just keep quiet. After all, a sect leader should always have a bit of mystery," Chao Du said with a smile.
Liang Yue pressed further, "Sect Leader, what is your relationship with Senior Sister Chao? Can I tell you that?"
Asawa smiled and squinted her eyes: "They're sisters."
Another Asakawa: "Pfft, so you're the older sister?"
Asahi started saying whatever came to mind from her dream: "I'm the younger sister, right? It's so boring to always be the older sister. How about this, you used to be my older sister, but from now on, you're the older sister. We'll take turns being the older sister. If one day you don't want to be the older sister anymore, we'll switch."
Sui Xi clicked her tongue in amazement: "You can calculate it like that?"
Asaka laughed and said, "Anyway, we're all born of the same kind! It doesn't really matter who came first or last, it doesn't matter who came first."
When the banquet ended, everyone was reluctant to part.
"I haven't been this happy in a long time," Sui Xi exclaimed.
Liang Yue agreed: "Me too. Ten years in the mountains are not as valuable as a moment tonight."
Another person poured himself another cup of plum blossom wine and said with a smile, "Tonight is truly delightful."
Su Ci toasted her: "I really don't want it to end, but tomorrow will be better, right?"
Chao Du nodded: "Of course, alright, everyone go back and rest first. We'll meet at the East Cliff at sunrise tomorrow, and then we'll officially begin our cultivation!"
The group gradually dispersed, leaving only two people at Chaodu.
Another Asakawa, rubbing her forehead and feeling a little dizzy, asked Asakawa, "I think I drank too much tonight. Can I take a nap?"
Asaka chuckled, "Of course you can, go ahead, do you need me to help you back?"
Another man slowly shook his head, then swayed as he stood up: "It's alright, I can manage on my own, my little house is right next door..."
Through the bird's eyes, Asahi watched the other Asahi return to her own little house, breathed a sigh of relief, and then waved her hand to clear away the leftover food from the table.
Gazing at the empty pavilion, she was lost in thought: Will there ever be another grand feast like this, where everyone from the Immortal Hidden Sect gathers together?
It seems unlikely.
Will tomorrow really be better?
Not necessarily. But people always have to move towards tomorrow. Even if they don't want to, tomorrow will chase after them and push them forward.
Since we are all destined to move towards tomorrow, let's try our best to make tomorrow a little better.
The countless stars blinked, watching the little figure by the lake begin his cultivation.
Chao Du had a premonition that beneath the calm waters, turbulent currents were already surging. The Ghost King and Demon Lord had been silent for ten years, without a trace, perhaps preparing something to stir up a storm in these still waters.
She needs more spiritual power to break through the suppression of the Heavenly Dao and to prepare for the future; the current amount of spiritual power is far from enough...
She was cultivating in peace when she suddenly realized that the amulet she had given to another Chaodu was calling to her.
Something happened to her?!
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Another person, Chao Du, fell asleep and had a dream.
It turned out to be a sequel to the beautiful dream that the Dream Weaver had woven for her.
Amidst a sky full of fireworks, the young Fu Buci held her hand tightly, his eyes reflecting her image, and solemnly promised: he would protect her for the rest of his life and protect the cultivation world together with her.
He did it.
She and he sparred in swordsmanship together, encouraging each other. They traveled to the Amber Realm together to complete bounties and reaped great rewards. They carried out missions together to slay demons and monsters. No matter how dangerous the situation, their hands never let go. They participated in various competitions together and improved their strength together...
In their leisure time, under the moon and amidst the flowers, he would play the zither while she danced with her sword, their figures reflected in each other's eyes, more moving than the moonlight and more tender than the fragrance of flowers.
While casually organizing things, I found several boxes full of love letters we'd exchanged over the years. Reading them again still made me blush and my heart race, and I couldn't suppress the smile on my face. So, I had no choice but to pick up my pen and write a new letter, expressing my endless longing and boundless happiness.
She and he were lovers, confidants, rivals, comrades-in-arms... the most trusted, important, and sweetest part of each other's hearts.
But he changed.
When did it begin? From when he became an inner disciple? From when he became an elder?
He became increasingly busy, with more and more social engagements, and had less and less time to spend with her.
She felt sorry for him, she wanted to share his burdens, she was willing to help him achieve his ever-growing goals, she didn't want to watch the two of them drift apart, and she didn't want to have nothing to say to him anymore.
Although the price was her stagnant cultivation, forgetting her former goals, losing her sword, and bidding farewell to the early rising and early sleeping habits that had accompanied her for many years.
But he still forgot.
In the Azure Cloud Palace, how many sleepless nights did I toss and turn?
I can't see the end of the night, and I can't wait for the person I want to see.
Only the monster in his skin occasionally spoke a word or two to her.
How did things turn out like this?
How much longer do we have to endure this?
She felt time and life slipping away together, and in her daze, she couldn't even tell whether she was sitting or lying down, alive or dead.
Why is the night so long? Why is it so hard to bear?
But even when daytime arrives, he is still nowhere to be seen, and another long night will begin...
Help me, help me, I really can't take it anymore... When will this end? When will I be free?
Please, please, someone save me! Please save me!
I'm going to drown in this cold night...
In her hazy consciousness and deep despair, she saw a mirror, and the person in the mirror had a face just like her own.
But she had a feeling that it wasn't her, or rather, not entirely her, yet it was intricately connected to her.
The person in the mirror tapped on the mirror, as if knocking on a door.
Then she stepped out of the mirror, took her hand, and it was warm and strong.
"Wake up, it's time to watch the sunrise today."
"Today's sunrise?" In a daze, a golden scene appeared before Chaodu's eyes, a vibrant golden scene, full of life and vitality.
She suddenly grabbed her hand, pleading urgently, almost breathlessly, "I want to see the sunrise! I want to see the sunrise! I don't want to stay in the night! Take me away from here, take me to see the sunrise!"
Every day, the sun rises again.
Countless times, let yourself see the sunrise again, instead of drowning in that cold, long night.
"Then wake up."
Time and time again, I wake up from nightmares and from the darkness.
Another Asakawa suddenly awoke, gasping for breath like a drowning person. It took him a while to come to his senses and find his face covered in tears and his body ice-cold. Only the hand he was holding was warm.
Another Chaodu suddenly threw himself into Chaodu's arms and burst into tears: "I was so scared! I dreamt about the past. I thought I was still trapped in Qingyun Immortal Palace. That feeling was terrifying, more terrifying than death, more terrifying than being possessed by a demon. How did I survive those years..."
Asakawa: "More terrifying than becoming a demon?"
The other one, Asakawa, nodded earnestly: "Really, even though I've fallen into demonic possession now, at least it makes me feel like I'm still alive..."
She gasped for breath, picked up the broken pieces of dark ice from the bedding, pressed her palms tightly against the ice to feel its temperature, and laughed innocently like a child: "I'm still alive, I'm still alive! Look, I can still feel the cold, hahaha, I'm still alive... This ice is much warmer than the Azure Cloud Immortal Palace..."
Asaka gently stroked her hair; these past years had been truly unbearable for her.
The other Asaka stared blankly at the ice in his hand until it completely melted before letting go and coming to his senses: "The nightmare is really over. By the way, how did you know I had a nightmare?"
Chao Du: "Your nightmare triggered a burst of demonic energy. The talisman reminded me, so I came to check. When I arrived, you were almost completely frozen in ice. The ice had absorbed too much demonic energy and had turned almost black. The bracelet was about to explode."
Another person, Chao Du, gasped: "That was so dangerous! Maybe I should never sleep again?"
Asakawa: "No need. Your nightmare tonight may be a coincidence, or there may be another reason. Don't let it get to you. You can rest whenever you want in the future. Just wear the amulet. I'll always be here for you."
Another person nodded, feeling a sense of reassurance when they heard her speak.
Asakawa asked again, "Have you ever said anything like 'Save me' to anyone before?"
Another one thought for a moment: "It seems not. Why do you ask that?"
Asakawa seemed to be deep in thought: "Because the reason I came into this world seems to be the 'Save me' you just shouted in your dream. I came into this world following that voice." Asakawa smiled, "What's interesting is that you only shouted that now after I came into this world, which means that I heard your voice from the future in the past."
Another Asakawa: "!!!"
She asked, both delighted and puzzled, "How did you do that?"
Chao Du shook his head: "I don't know either. There are still too many mysterious things and unsolved mysteries in this world. By the way, how are you feeling?"
Another person, Chao Du, sat up, supporting their head: "I feel much better, but I'm still a little dizzy. How much longer until sunrise? I want to go see it."
Asawada: "It should be soon."
Another Chao Du stood up excitedly: "Then let's go now! We'll see the stars first, then watch the sunrise, that would be wonderful, and we can also feel the breeze on the mountaintop! Our Immortal Hidden Sect's Sect Master is good, the disciples are good, the scenery is beautiful, the wind is good, the lake is beautiful, the flowers are beautiful, everything is good!"
Looking into her bright eyes, Asahi knew that she had finally woken up from the nightmare and felt relieved.
Chao Du draped an extra layer of clothing over her and went with her to the edge of the cliff to watch the stars and wait for the sunrise.
As dawn broke, the three new disciples of the Immortal Hidden Sect arrived, each looking full of energy.
Chao Du first divided the group into groups: another Chao Du and Sui Xi were in one group to practice combat, while Liang Yue and Su Ci were in another group, and she personally taught them swordsmanship.
Sui Xi hesitated for a moment: "Sect Master, my foundation is rather weak. How about I learn swordsmanship from you first?"
Chao Du smiled and said, "No rush. Go and try it out in real combat first. I'll check your foundation and then fill in the gaps in your knowledge. That's the most time-efficient way."
Sui Xi nodded gratefully, as time was what she needed most right now.
Next, Chao Du asked the group to sit in meditation and calm their minds, carefully observing and feeling everything around them, such as the sunrise and the sea of clouds.
Chao Du observed the speed at which the group accumulated spiritual power and discovered that Liang Yue was the best performer.
Next, Chaodu created two clones, each responsible for one group.
Meanwhile, her own body continued to cultivate without the slightest slackening.
In the evening, she took a moment to check on Long Youlan's situation: Long Mingxuan hadn't woken up yet, but his overall recovery was going well.
Long Youlan asked anxiously, "How long will it take for Your Highness to wake up?"
Chao Du comforted him, "No rush. You haven't slept for a hundred years. Is one day enough?"
"Then I'll have to sleep for ten years." Long Youlan felt slightly relieved, but then worried about another problem, "Will His Highness wake up within a month? If His Highness doesn't wake up, how am I supposed to get the medicine from the Dragon Palace?"
After observing his soul condition for a while, Chao Du confirmed, "He will wake up within ten days. The Soul-Nourishing Pill is indeed effective."
On the tenth day, Chao Du went to check on the situation as usual.
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