Chapter 38 Return
Sure enough, when Ji Zhuang returned that evening, Wu Buyu made his final arrangements. He said that he had decided to die the next day, and after he died, he would have Gu Qingqing take Ji Rong and Ji Zhuang away.
Ji Rong and Ji Zhuang were greatly alarmed upon hearing this news, but Wu Buyu ignored them and looked at Gu Qingqing, saying, "You should understand that we should make up for our shortcomings with the foundation of our own clan."
"I see." Gu Qingqing nodded slowly. She understood that Huang Pinjie's flesh and bones had been dismantled and used for her body. She was just shocked that Wu Buyu was so generous.
Most cultivators of the myriad races nowadays are afraid of death and cling to life, so how could Wu Buyu have such magnanimity and courage?
Wu Buyu continued, "Don't grieve for me. A cultivator at the Profound Spirit Realm like me can only live for a maximum of five hundred years."
But back then, I spent a long time in the Hall of Fortune and Prosperity, and I kept my mouth shut, so I managed to get a peach that would add a hundred years to my life.
Therefore, this trip to the Western Continent was a blessing in disguise; even if my heart wasn't pierced, I would still die in a few years.
His gaze towards Ji Rong was filled with unwavering determination. He said, "You will understand after I die."
Ji Rong looked at Wu Buyu and cried. She couldn't understand why. Ji Zhuang had been silent ever since he saw the wound that pierced his master's back.
He was naturally very sad, but he also agreed with his master's choice because it was the best choice.
After a sleepless night, the cultivators huddled together and shared their origins, then listened quietly to Wu Buyu recount his past. As dawn broke, he took out a pouch and gave it to Ji Zhuang, saying, "You are more fortunate than me. You can keep these for me from now on."
Then, he gave Gu Qingqing a spirit hairpin.
The hairpin had a large head, and with a flick of the claw, the end could be split into ten pieces, moving at will. It was actually a hidden weapon. He said, "For the bride's reward, I'll give you this one."
Then Wu Buyu said to Ji Zhuang, "You two go to Yu Rong Guan and ask around to see if Hong Xiangwan has returned. Since I am about to pass away, it is always good to have old friends around."
If not, bring me some of the finest spirit wine; I wish to drink it.
Ji Zhuang nodded with red eyes, and after hearing the instructions, he went out with Gu Qingqing.
Wu Buyu looked at Ji Rong with gentle eyes. Ji Rong felt natural in her heart, but also uneasy in her mind.
He wanted to pat her head, but felt it would be disrespectful, so he said, "That day, besides getting the Wind Control Technique, I also heard the wind saying that the Ancestral Tree was about to descend, but I thought it was just a trick on the birds."
I never imagined I would be so lucky to be able to return home in my lifetime.
Little Ji Rong, thank you. Remember, besides your brother, never let other cultivators examine your body, and never discuss your cultivation level with other cultivators.
After saying all this, Wu Buyu seemed to have let go of everything. He said, "I'm leaving now, don't be nervous; listen to me, open your eyes and watch, you'll understand."
Ji Rong nodded with tears in her eyes.
Wu Buyu smiled and spat out the Dao Pill, which ignited into a fire. The soft, rustling sound inside Ji Rong's body became increasingly noticeable.
A thin root struggled to grow from Ji Rong's mouth and rested on the fire that Wu Buyu was burning. Wu Buyu then began to sing happily.
Before long, a small bird flew out of the fire and followed the roots into Ji Rong's body.
Ji Rong finally saw her spiritual platform again. Many roots grew from its base. The little bird that Wu Buyu had transformed into absorbed the light spots on its body into the root system, then happily leaped up the bud and merged into it, forming a small bird mark.
As soon as Gu Qingqing stepped out the door, she knew that Wu Buyu was leaving; but she did not stop and chose to respect the old man's dignity, something Ji Zhuang had simply not expected.
When they returned with the spirit wine, Wu Buyu was gone, leaving only Ji Rong alone in the cave, occasionally emitting remnants of spiritual energy.
Ji Rong looked at her brother, pointed to her chest, and said, "Grandpa Wu is here, but he's gone." Ji Zhuang hugged Ji Rong and burst into tears.
Gu Qingqing smelled the lingering spiritual energy and felt incredibly comfortable, as if she had taken a magic elixir.
She couldn't help but move closer to Ji Rong and continue inhaling, feeling an urge to hide Ji Rong away.
So, while Ji Rong and Ji Zhuang were grieving, Gu Qingqing went to pack her things.
She decided to take them back to the Desolate Sea City first. It was the residence that she had chosen for her true self by controlling Feng Qingshi. Its advantage was its seclusion, and apart from the fact that the spiritual energy was chaotic and could not be used for cultivation, it had no other drawbacks.
If they want to cultivate, they can just buy an array plate with some spirit crystals.
The four-tailed Gu Qingqing can do a lot. First of all, her five senses are more acute than before. She looked at Ji Rong, who was completely unaware of his surroundings and was still emitting remnants of spiritual energy. She thought to herself that if they went out like this, it would definitely be very dangerous.
So she said bluntly, "Little Ji Rong, we need to get going, could you please suppress the spiritual energy on your body?"
Ji Rong was holding Ji Zhuang and was heartbroken. When she heard Gu Qingqing say this, her first reaction was, "Where did I get this spiritual energy from?" But Ji Zhuang also noticed that his sister made him feel particularly comfortable today, as if he had returned to the nest where he was born. So he said, "Sister, you feel so comfortable. You smell so good."
Looking at Ji Zhuangru's adoring gaze, Ji Rong immediately realized that the problem lay with the sprout that had appeared during her advancement. Now, Wu Buyu had burned away and flown into her body, and she still thought it was only natural.
This is such an incredible situation.
Ji Rong then whispered to Ji Zhuang, "Brother, a sprout has grown in my spiritual center, like a tree. I think this is abnormal."
Ji Zhuang liked seeing his younger sister leaning against him like this. He said comfortably, "Little sister, you really are like that. You are like a precious tree that can generate spiritual energy."
As Gu Qingqing watched the two siblings whispering openly in front of her, she silently thought to herself, "Old Wu should know, but he's dead."
Then, as usual, Gu Qingqing took out spiritual ingredients for Ji Rong to eat. However, Ji Rong, who was usually extremely greedy, refused to eat and even let out a burp.
Gu Qingqing couldn't help but feel the capriciousness of fate. Ji Rong now gave her the idea of hiding her away but not possessing her entirely. It was definitely not a misconception of hers; Wu Buyu must have known this, but he chose death.
Now that this problem has been presented to me, I am delighted.
The little fox was overjoyed and determined to protect the "Ji Rong" tree, a bird that exudes spiritual energy that can enchant even beasts.
"How can I get her out of here?" Gu Qingqing thought to herself. "Once I get her out of here, it won't be a problem once we get to Huanghai City."
There was practically no management there; otherwise, I wouldn't have chosen to hide my true self there.
While Gu Qingqing was thinking on the other end, Ji Rong had a vague idea in her mind, but she wasn't sure. She cautiously asked her brother, "Brother, would you ever want to fly into my body?"
Ji Zhuang thought for a moment and replied, "I would like to, but not now. My time has not come yet."
"That's it," Ji Rong thought to herself, "There really is a tree inside my body. But what's the principle behind it that allows it to exist?"
The three young men, each with their own thoughts, remained silent for a moment.
As time went by, the spiritual energy inside the cave increased so much that they couldn't help but cultivate.
Gu Qingqing knew that now was not the time for cultivation, so she took out her identity and travel permit and prepared to move immediately.
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