After a long time, I reluctantly let go of Lao Ai's hand. With a trace of hope, I asked her softly, "Can you stay here this time?"
Lao Ai's joyful expression frowned slightly. She shook her head and didn't speak. Her eyebrows carried a deep sense of helplessness.
She held my hand and said softly, "I … have to leave tomorrow."
I remained silent as I held her hand and walked into the Fire God Temple.
We returned to the room where we used to live together and sat in each other's arms.
I didn't ask about the parting and only told her about what I had experienced in the past six months. I told her about the 'Natural Saint' seal that allowed me to break through to the Heavenly Master realm. I also told her about the Heavenly Grand Ritual of Mount Wangwu's Heavenly Abode. I also told her about the story of the Sheath Edge and the Armor Stripping Sword. I also told her about the So Near, Yet So Far Formation in the underground palace.
She listened to me quietly with a joyful smile on her face.
However, when I asked her where she had been for the past six months, she shook her head and wasn't willing to tell me. She said that if she told me, we might not be able to meet again.
The Heavenly Dao was indescribable. I couldn't figure out Lao Ai's thoughts, but that was probably the reason.
Soon, it was late at night and we fell asleep in each other's arms.
She closed her eyes and snuggled up to me, sleeping soundly. However, I didn't dare to close my eyes for the entire night. I was afraid that when I woke up, she would have already disappeared from my side.
I watched her quietly for the entire night.
The night was long, but I felt that it was still too short.
Early in the morning, before the sky had even brightened, Lao Ai woke up.
I used the rice and vegetables that fatty had brought over yesterday to cook a pot of porridge.
Lao Ai's body was more solid than before. Without waiting for me to ask, she picked up the bowl and chopsticks and ate happily.
After eating together, I personally combed her makeup. Then, we walked to the cliff outside and sat down. I held Lao Ai's waist and she gently leaned on me. The two of us quietly waited for the sunrise.
In the breeze, Lao Ai's hair fluttered and brushed past my neck.
How good would it be if it could continue like this …
Soon, the first ray of dawn appeared on the horizon. The first ray of sunlight shone warmly on our bodies.
Before I could appreciate the rising sun, I noticed that Lao Ai's body was slowly turning illusory.
In the end, it still came.
"I will definitely bring you back." I stood up, looked into her hazy eyes, and firmly said to her.
Tao Wu didn't reply to me but just looked at me gently with a smile. His body became dimmer and dimmer until he finally disappeared from my sight.
This time, I didn't try to stop him because I knew that no matter what I did, it would be futile and meaningless. If I wanted to bring Suan Ni back, I could only make myself stronger, so strong that no one could take her away.
At the last moment before her figure disappeared, a thin and fuzzy voice suddenly rang in my consciousness.
"Chasing the Deer in the Tomb of Chiyou, half of the Death Scripture."
It was a familiar voice, but when I heard it clearly, I froze.
Chiyou's Tomb?
Death Scripture?
What do you mean by this?
Half of the Death Scripture … Could it be that the "Death Scripture" in my hands isn't complete?
The other half is in Zhoulu Chiyou's skull tomb?
After pondering for a moment, I suddenly understood.
So the 《Death Scripture》 in my hands is only the first half of the entire book!
In fact, I've had doubts about this in the past.
The "Death Scripture" recorded a lot of things, including feng shui, metaphysics, Kanyu, Daoist techniques, talismans, and so on. However, most of the things recorded were on the level of knowledge. There was very little mention of specific cultivation techniques, and there was nothing about the realms after the Heavenly Master Realm.
Because of this, I had guessed that the "Death Scripture" in my hands might not be complete.
The "Death Scripture" was the key that would lead me to the cultivation world. It was personally given to me by Tao Wu. Much of the knowledge recorded in it was more detailed and accurate than what was currently circulating in the cultivation world.
If my guess was correct, the "Death Scripture" in my hands was really only the first half. According to my conjecture, the first half recorded knowledge and theories, while the second half recorded the corresponding cultivation techniques and defensive techniques.
This was what I needed the most at the moment.
I didn't know if it was a coincidence, but according to what Tao Wu had just told me, the second half of the "Death Scripture" happened to be in Hebei's Chiyou's skull tomb, which was the same place that Lu Zhenyang wanted me to go to. If that was the case, agreeing to accompany Lu Zhenyang to Hebei's Zhoulu this time was the right decision.
But now, I had to be even more careful.
Not to mention anything else, I absolutely couldn't let Lu Zhenyang know about the second half of the "Death Scripture", let alone let him get his hands on it.
At the same time, I was a little worried. Could it be that Lu Zhenyang also knew about the second half of the "Death Scripture" and thus invited me to Hebei's Zhoulu?
After pondering for a moment, I felt that this was unlikely.
First of all, from my many years of contact with Lu Zhenyang, he didn't know that I had the "Death Scripture".
On the other hand, Lu Zhenyang had obtained Chiyou's inheritance in Chiyou's Shoulder Tomb.
This time, he was most likely going to Chiyou's skull tomb for the inheritance.
The biggest possibility was that the inheritance he obtained in Chiyou's Shoulder Tomb wasn't complete, and he needed to go to the skull tomb to obtain the entire inheritance.
It couldn't be related to the "Death Scripture".
Of course, all of this was just my guess.
Since the second half of the "Death Scripture" had appeared in Chiyou's Grave, it should be related to Chiyou. Now that Lu Zhenyang had obtained a part of Chiyou's inheritance, it was inevitable that he would know something.
No matter what, I had to be more careful when the time came.
Putting this matter aside for the time being, I still had another matter that puzzled me.
But why did she only tell me this information at the very last moment before she disappeared?
Given her personality, it was impossible for her to forget. Moreover, she had used spiritual sense to communicate with me, so there must be a deeper meaning behind it.
No matter how I thought about it, I couldn't think of an answer. I could only guess that it was inconvenient for her to tell me.
It was the same as the reason why she refused to tell me when I asked her where she had gone in the beginning.
The Heavenly Dao was indescribable.
She didn't dare to say it because she was afraid that the Heavenly Dao would find out.
If that was the case, perhaps the origin of the "Death Scripture" was also related to the Heavenly Dao.
Thinking about this, I didn't stand outside any longer and turned to return to the main hall of the Fire God Temple.
Now that the fatty had obtained the Heaven Measuring Ruler, we wouldn't have to worry about protecting ourselves against Lu Zhenyang. However, just protecting ourselves wasn't enough. This trip was related to whether or not I could obtain the second half of the "Death Scripture". I had to be fully focused and fully prepared.
Previously, I had thought that the only thing that could pose a threat to Lu Zhenyang was the Xuanyuan Sword that had been nurtured in my body for many days.
However, just the Xuanyuan Sword wasn't enough. The Xuanyuan Sword could only be used as an unexpected killing move. Now that there was an entire realm difference between us, if I couldn't severely injure him with one strike, Lu Zhenyang definitely wouldn't give me another chance.
It would be great if the evil sacrificial spirit was still here. With its power that could contend against 18 Sky realm experts, along with the Xuanyuan Sword, I didn't believe that Lu Zhenyang would be able to withstand it no matter how strong he was.
However, I didn't know where he was. Ever since he left the Corpse Sect, I hadn't heard any news of him. At that time, he said that he would come back to find me after he finished digesting the power in his body. He also said that after he recovered, he would erase the Kirin Parasite in my body. However, so much time had passed. Even the Kirin Parasite had escaped from Chiyou's Shoulder Tomb. I had also successfully advanced to the Heavenly Master realm, but there was still no trace of him. I didn't know if something had happened to him.
Right at this moment, a fluctuation came from my Xiangliu leather bag. I opened it and saw the Yin Yang Yama Brush that I hadn't used for a long time. It was shaking violently.
This Yama Brush was the inheritance of Mount Wen. During the Phoenix Rising Competition of the Metaphysics Society, I had often borrowed it from Zhang Feiwen. Later, when he saw that I was able to use it, Zhang Kanwen insisted on giving it to me. However, with my current realm, this magical tool couldn't be of much use in battles. That was why I had kept it in my Xiangliu leather bag and hadn't used it for a long time. I didn't expect that it would suddenly shake by itself.
I took the Yin Yang Yama Brush and held it in my hand to observe it. However, as soon as I left the Xiangliu leather bag, the Yama Brush suddenly escaped from my hand.
I thought that it would fly away, but it just circled around me and then stopped in front of me. The brush didn't have anyone controlling it, but it shook by itself and quickly wrote several big words on the sand.
"Come to Shenzhen quickly!"
After writing these four words, the Yin Yang Yama Brush fell to the ground and didn't move again.
I didn't have time to be surprised that the Yama Brush had such an effect. When I saw these four words, I vaguely guessed that something had happened in Shenzhen.
Last time in Shenzhen, Zhang Kanwen and I had used the Wen Shan Inkstone to temporarily suppress the evil spirit in Little Wang Li's body. Then, to find the Seven Star Mugwort, I went to Hong Kong and got it from the Green Mountains Country. However, because of Chiyou's Shoulder Mound and the time I had promised to meet with Zhang Kanwen, I didn't have time to return to Shenzhen.
Looking at the time, there was still some time before Zhang Kanwen would have to suppress the evil spirit for half a year. However, according to my understanding of Zhang Kanwen, he wouldn't have used such an urgent method to notify me unless he had no other choice.
It was possible that something had happened to Little Wang Li!
The situation was urgent, and I couldn't delay it. I hurried to return to the Fire God Temple and entered the underground passage to return to the village.
After returning to the village, I briefly explained the situation to the fatty and Uncle Lin. Then, I prepared to leave.
However, the fatty wanted to go with me. He said that his formations might be able to help us.
Anyway, I had to go to Hebei with the fatty to fight for Deer, so I agreed.
Before I left, I told Uncle Lin, "Now that he's been discovered by Mount Longhu, the village isn't safe. For the time being, you should stay in the Fire God Temple and not come back. If you come back, you must be careful. Moreover, you can't stay in the village for a long time."
Seeing Uncle Lin nod, I calmed down and left with the fatty.
Our hometown was far from Shenzhen. If we wanted to get there, the fastest way was to take a plane. Although the fatty hadn't broken through to the Heavenly Master realm yet, the situation was urgent. I couldn't care less. I asked the fatty to endure the discomfort and take the plane to Shenzhen.
When we got out of the airport and rushed to the Fengshui Metaphysics Shop, it was already afternoon.
Looking at the closed sign hanging at the door, my heart sank. I was sure that something had happened to Little Wang Li.
As soon as I entered the shop, I saw Wang Yongjun, Wang Kun, his wife, Xie Chenghua, and Liu Chuande. A large group of people were gathered downstairs.
Their faces were gloomy, especially Wang Yongjun and Wang Kun. At this moment, they were anxiously looking at the second floor. Wang Kun's wife was closing her eyes and putting her palms together in prayer.
When they saw me enter the shop, their eyes brightened as if they had seen their savior.
As the situation was urgent, I didn't have time to exchange pleasantries. I directly asked Wang Yongjun, "Did something happen to Little Wang Li?"
Wang Yongjun wore a worried face and told me the situation.
According to him, this morning, Little Wang Li's body had started to become strange. The black spot on his chest kept releasing black smoke as if something wanted to get out of his body. Zhang Kanwen had tried several times, but he couldn't suppress it. Then, he carried Little Wang Li upstairs and told the others not to let anyone go up.
The black spot began to release black smoke … I felt that something was wrong. I didn't have time to talk to them and rushed upstairs.