Five days later.
In the secret chamber.
Inside the ice coffin lay Lian Ji. Although her face was pale, she was still beautiful.
She quietly stood aside, staring at King Yama.
Lin Fan's face was a little excited, nervous, and expectant.
King Yama sat cross-legged in front of the ice coffin, with half a basin of blood in front of him. That blood was Lin Fan's blood.
He held a thick brush in his hand, dipped it in the blood, and then quickly drew on the ice coffin. At first, his speed was very fast, but the brush moved like a dragon and snake. One by one, blood-red ghost talismans were drawn on the ice coffin.
The ice coffin was full of drawings, and King Yama was drawing on the inside. Each ghost talisman was connected, like a crisscrossing water channel … all the way to the inside of the ice coffin … all the way to Lian Ji's head, and even to Lian Ji's forehead, where a ghost talisman was drawn.
This ghost talisman was connected to the ghost talisman in the ice coffin.
Although the brush was light, after a period of non-stop drawing, King Yama's head was sweating. And the more he drew, the more strenuous it was, and the slower he drew. In the end, he felt that the brush was as heavy as a thousand pounds, and he was almost unable to move it.
But he still insisted on drawing the last ghost talisman. At that moment, he was panting, pale, and sweating, as if he was about to collapse.
Looking at King Yama's appearance, Lin Fan was a little worried.
King Yama panted for a moment, then glanced back at Lin Fan. His face became extremely dignified, and said, "Success or failure depends on this. This old man will do his best."
"Mm." Lin Fan nodded, and said decisively, "If you succeed, you can return to the Underworld and continue to be a king.
If you fail, I want you to be buried with her. "
King Yama nodded silently.
Turning his face, he took a deep breath.
He waved his hand and shot out a talisman. The talisman fell on the first ghost talisman on the ice coffin.
Suddenly, the ghost talisman lit up, and the blood on it flowed, flowing along the ghost talisman's strokes, like blood in a blood vessel …
Because those ghost talismans were connected together, and as the blood flowed, all the ghost talismans lit up, bright red.
The blood flowed, like a blood vessel, like a water channel, connected and intertwined, very strange.
Meanwhile.
In the surrounding air, dense ghostly cries rang out, as if countless vengeful spirits were crying.
His voice was mournful and terrifying, as if he was communicating with the underworld.
King Yama flipped his hand and took out a clay jar.
He placed it on the ground and opened the lid.
Immediately, six wisps of smoke floated out of the jar, still roaming freely.
He seemed to be at a loss and at a loss.
King Yama stared closely at Lian Ji's six wisps of soul. His hands quickly formed a seal and he chanted an incantation:
"Beautiful soul of the Wanderer, please listen to my command. Offer your blood as a gift and return to your master!"
After he finished chanting, he waved his hand and the six wisps of smoke stuck to the ice coffin. When they stuck to the runes on the ice coffin, they were like fish that had entered a river. They were very happy. The six wisps of smoke were like fish and shrimp. They quickly swam through the vein-like blood lines toward the ice coffin.
Lin Fan and King Yama's eyes closely followed the six wisps of smoke, even holding their breaths.
The six wisps of soul entered the ice coffin and swam to the ghost talisman in front of Lian Ji's head. They swam to the ghost talisman between Lian Ji's eyebrows, wandered around for a while, and then drilled into Lian Ji's eyebrows.
At this moment...
King Yama let out a long sigh of relief, revealing a somewhat relieved expression.
At this moment...
Lin Fan was overjoyed.
There was also a burst of excitement.
Lin Fan stretched out his head, staring intently at Lian Ji.
Lian Ji's long and beautiful eyelashes slightly trembled, and then, her closed eyes opened a little.
"Lian Ji," Lin Fan called softly.
Lian Ji opened her eyes wide, her gaze somewhat blank. "Where am I, here, it's so cold..."
Lian Ji's body couldn't help but tremble. When people die, they don't feel anything, but when they're alive, they naturally feel something. Lying in the ice coffin, it's natural for them to tremble from the cold.
It's just that Lian Ji had been lying in the ice coffin for more than a week, without eating or sleeping, and her body was in a half-frozen state.
She simply couldn't get up.
Seeing this, Lin Fan hurriedly carried Lian Ji up, and then released fire spiritual energy to warm her body.
Seeing that Lian Ji had been resurrected, King Yama said, "My task has been completed, I hope you can keep your promise."
Lin Fan said coldly, "Okay, you can go.
I hope you'll behave yourself in the future, and control the ghost cultivators well, and don't stir up trouble in the Human Race again. "
King Yama nodded, and his figure flashed out.
Lian Ji felt that Lin Fan's body was burning, and couldn't help but hug his body tightly for warmth.
Although her consciousness was awake, she didn't have the slightest repulsion or rejection towards Lin Fan's embrace, whether it was physically or mentally. On the contrary, she hoped that Lin Fan would be closer to her.
As Lin Fan's mother-in-law, Lian Ji was Lin Fan's junior. They shouldn't have physical contact, and she also found it strange that she would have such thoughts.
But she just couldn't stop.
How could she know that her soul was only able to return to her body through the adhesion of Lin Fan's blood essence? During this process, her soul would inevitably be stained with Lin Fan's blood. The so-called separation of soul and body, but the connection of flesh and blood, was probably used to describe the two of them.
Therefore, just as King Yama said, the resurrected Lian Ji would have an inexplicable sense of intimacy towards Lin Fan, and would especially stick to him. This was also the reason why King Yama proposed to take Lian Ji's husband's blood essence.
Lin Fan had always admired Lian Ji. Although their identities were hindered, there was only the two of them here, and no third person. Moreover, in order to quickly thaw Lian Ji's body, he had to do this.
So he hugged her tightly, and she also hugged him tightly.
The two hugged each other like this, the cold and heat complementing each other, taking whatever they wanted.
Lin Fan felt a sense of happiness that he had never felt before.
After an unknown amount of time, the cold on Lian Ji's body was dispelled by Lin Fan's fire spiritual energy, and a trace of redness appeared on Lian Ji's hibiscus like beautiful cheeks.
But Lin Fan couldn't go on like this. Princess Hua Shao was still waiting outside, extremely anxious and tormented, so he let go of Lian Ji.
Lian Ji landed on the ground, her body was a little weak, like a weak willow branch in the wind. She softly murmured, "Lin Fan, thank you for saving me."
"You died for me, of course I have to save you.
If you want to say thank you, it should be me thanking you. "Lin Fan said as he supported her and led her out.
Outside the secret room.
Princess Hua Shao saw Lian Ji walk out with the support of Lin Fan. At first, she was startled, then she rushed up in ecstasy and hugged Lian Ji, "Mother, you're finally awake."
As she spoke, tears rolled out, and Lian Ji also shed tears. The mother and daughter hugged each other and cried for a while.
Only then did Princess Hua Shao release Lian Ji, and her gaze turned to Lin Fan, "Lin Fan, you, are you okay?"
"What can happen to me?" Lin Fan knew what she was worried about, so he pretended to be relaxed.
Lian Ji was a little stunned.
Princess Hua Shao said to Lian Ji, "Mother, in order to save you, Lin Fan released half a basin of essence blood. I'm afraid he won't be able to take it."
Lian Ji was startled when she heard this. She stared at Lin Fan again, and tears appeared in her eyes. Moved, she couldn't help but hug Lin Fan again, and murmured, "Lin Fan, thank you."
Lin Fan's eyes widened, and his body stiffened. He was extremely embarrassed.
Lin Fan nervously glanced at Princess Hua Shao. Princess Hua Shao rolled her eyes at Lin Fan, and said angrily, "What are you nervous about? Mother is just a little excited. You clearly have a guilty conscience."
Lin Fan was even more embarrassed when he heard this. He pushed Lian Ji, but Lian Ji was heartless and continued to hug him.
Princess Hua Shao was dumbfounded when she saw this.
Her mother wasn't like this before. Even if she was excited, she wouldn't lose her composure. Even if she lost her composure, she wouldn't lose her composure to the point where she, her daughter, would feel embarrassed.
This … This …
Princess Hua Shao was surprised and felt jealous. She knew that Lin Fan had many women, so she wouldn't be able to eat all of them, so she didn't want to eat. However, her mother's behavior made her heart feel sour and uncomfortable.
Children still had a protective mentality, let alone Princess Hua Shao. One was her husband, and the other was her mother. No matter what angle she looked at it from, she didn't want to see the two of them being so intimate.
If it wasn't for the King of Hell's reminder, Lin Fan would definitely think that there was something wrong with Lian Ji's mind. However, what he didn't expect was that the situation seemed to be even more serious than what the King of Hell had reminded him.
Wasn't this Lian Ji a bit too clingy?!
"Uh, Hua Shao, what are you still standing there for? Hurry up and help Mother back to her room to rest. I'll go get someone to prepare food …" Lin Fan found an excuse, pushed Lian Ji to Princess Hua Shao, and then turned around and fled.
After leaving Lian Ji and her mother, Lin Fan let out a long sigh of relief. This was too torturous. On one hand, Lian Ji's dependence on him made him feel satisfied, and on the other hand, because of their identities, he was extremely embarrassed.
Sigh.
In the future, it would be better to avoid her as much as possible!
However, when Lin Fan was avoiding Lian Ji.
Lian Ji was extremely bold and proactive. That night, at dinner time.
Lian Ji ordered Princess Hua Shao to invite Lin Fan over for dinner.
Princess Hua Shao said awkwardly, "Mother, Lin Fan is very busy. He won't come over."
"I have something very important to talk to him about." Lian Ji said.
Princess Hua Shao had no choice but to come to Lin Fan. As soon as she saw him, she said angrily, "Hey, what kind of bewitching potion did you feed my mother? She, why is she like that?"
Lin Fan looked innocent and spread out his hands, "You've wronged me. I'm saving her.
How could I harm her? "
"But, after Mother was resurrected, it was as if she had become a different person." Princess Hua Shao said somewhat dejectedly, "She seems to be very dependent on you."
"It might be the aftereffects. It will slowly get better," Lin Fan said perfunctorily.
"You're not allowed to take advantage of her and have any ideas about my mother." Princess Hua Shao said fiercely.
"Don't worry, I'm not that kind of person."
Lin Fan hugged Princess Hua Shao, but suddenly touched her empty sleeve. He couldn't help but lament, "Hua Shao.
I'm sorry, I caused you to lose an arm for me. "
"What are you talking about? You're not allowed to say such things between husband and wife." Princess Hua Shao said.
Suddenly, her expression changed. "You, you won't dislike me, right?"
"How could that be? What's broken is the most beautiful." Lin Fan thought of Venus.
"Hmph.
You're just a sweet-talker.
Alas, who would like this kind of disability? Even I don't dare to look in the mirror now.
In the future, that Jin Qiaoqiao and I will be miserable. "
Princess Hua Shao said as she secretly glanced at him to observe the change in his expression.
Lin Fan's expression remained the same as he said, "On the contrary, you and Jin Qiaoqiao are the loves of my life. You've made such a huge sacrifice for me, so I'll make it up to you in the future."
"Alas, that's true, but what's lost can't be found." Princess Hua Shao sighed deeply.
"If the dead can be revived, then two arms can't be repaired. I really don't believe it." Lin Fan said, "Let me slowly think of a way."
… …
Just as Lin Fan and Princess Hua Shao arrived at the luxurious restaurant, the father and daughter of the Jin family also arrived. Lin Fan invited them to sit down and eat.
Looking at Jin Qiaoqiao's empty sleeves, Lin Fan didn't feel good. Jin Futu said, "Lin Fan, I'm here to tell you something …"
"What is it?" Lin Fan said.
"I heard that there's a kind of incense wood that can replace broken limbs. Moreover, if you use this incense wood to carve an arm and connect it to the broken limb, the blood vessels and meridians will be connected, and it'll be no different from a normal arm …"
"Ah, there's such a good thing …" Princess Hua Shao exclaimed, her face full of anticipation.
Lian Ji said, "And this incense wood has a natural fragrance that's similar to the body's fragrance, so whether it's appearance or smell, it'll be no different from a flesh limb …"
"Mother, how do you know about this?" Princess Hua Shao asked curiously.
"Actually, I called Lin Fan here to tell him about this." Lian Ji said.
"Haha, great minds think alike."
Lin Fan was very excited when he heard that there was incense wood that could replace broken limbs. He said, "Then where can I find incense wood?"
Jin Futu said, "This incense wood is very rare …"
Lian Ji said, "Not only is it rare, but it's also very difficult to obtain because it's not an ordinary tree …"
Jin Futu said, "Yes, you should tell him."
Lian Ji nodded and said, "In the early stages, incense wood is an ordinary tree. It can't replace broken limbs, and it doesn't have a special fragrance. But after growing to a certain age, it will become a spirit, which is the so-called tree spirit. At this time, incense wood is no longer an ordinary tree. It has changed from wood to flesh, which is the process of becoming a spirit. At this time, incense wood can be called incense wood, and can replace broken limbs and be connected to the human body …"
"Oh, so that's how it is." Lin Fan said, "When a tree becomes a spirit, it can move at will."
"Yes, that's why it's so difficult. If you want to get incense wood, you must find a tree spirit and then capture it …" Lian Ji said.
Lin Fan said, "There's nothing difficult about it, as long as there's a will. I must get my hands on this incense wood."
Lian Ji said, "It's easy to say, but difficult to find. First of all, the news can't be leaked, or we'll alert the enemy. If the tree spirits sneak into the forest or burrow into the ground, even Divine Sense won't be able to find them."
"Yes, that's right. We must block the news and not let too many people know.
We also can't make a big fuss. We must keep a low profile. "
Lin Fan said, "How about this, I'll act alone tomorrow and look for incense wood. You guys just pretend that nothing happened.
Stay in Heaven's Pride City and don't go out. "
"Lin Fan, I'll go with you," Lian Ji said. "When I was learning in my sect, a tree spirit appeared outside the mountain gate. I came into contact with that tree spirit and understood its habits …"
Lin Fan wanted to agree but didn't dare to. He said perfunctorily, "That won't do. You just went through a tribulation and need to rest. I don't dare to trouble you."
Lian Ji smiled, but didn't insist any further.
…
The next day.
The sky had just brightened.
Lin Fan quietly got up and left Heaven's Pride City quietly.
He was going to look for incense wood.
He didn't walk far when he suddenly saw a beautiful figure standing in the morning light. The morning wind blew her dress and it fluttered gracefully.
After seeing this figure, Lin Fan felt a burst of excitement, apprehension, and nervousness in his heart. Because that figure was none other than Lian Ji.
Lian Ji stepped forward and looked at Lin Fan with her gentle and clear eyes. She said with a smile, "You didn't expect this, did you?"
"You, you're going to see me off, right?" Lin Fan didn't dare to look into Lian Ji's eyes.
"I'm not seeing you off, I'm going together," Lian Ji said and took Lin Fan's arm. She smiled warmly and said, "Let's go together."
Lin Fan's body stiffened and he stood there in a daze. He stuttered, "No, no, Lian Ji, we, we can't do this."
Lian Ji smiled and said angrily, "When you broke into my house at night and listened to me play the pipa and sing, where did that courage go?"
Lin Fan was startled. So this Lian Ji wasn't suffering from the "aftereffects" but had always had him in her heart?
But secretly going out with her, why did it feel like they were eloping?
"Okay, don't think too much. Incense wood is hard to find. With me, you can save a lot of time," Lian Ji said and pulled Lin Fan forward.
Incense wood was really hard to find.
Ten days.
Lin Fan and Lian Ji went through several empires and almost walked to the edge of the continent. They didn't find any incense wood even at the end of the sky.
Night.
Seaside.
The bright moon hung high in the sky.
Lin Fan and Lian Ji sat on a reef by the sea.
On the eleventh day, they still didn't find anything. This inevitably made Lin Fan a little discouraged.
Lin Fan drooped his head, looking dejected.
Lian Ji comforted, "This matter can't be rushed. Tree spirits are rare and not accepted by the secular world, so they are hidden very deeply. But I believe that one day, we will find them."
Lin Fan raised his head and looked at Lian Ji under the bright moon. Lian Ji's face was particularly beautiful under the moonlight, so beautiful that Lin Fan didn't dare to look at her. Especially her gentle and amiable appearance, Lin Fan had the urge to hug her.
When a man was frustrated, he always hoped for a woman's comfort or physical comfort. It was no wonder that Lin Fan would have such thoughts.
"Look at how beautiful the moonlight is. How about I play the pipa for you?" Lian Ji's gentle voice was like the gently rolling waves.
Lin Fan finally revealed a happy smile, "That's exactly what I wanted."
Lian Ji glanced at Lin Fan and sat down. She took out the pipa from her storage ring, held it in her arms, and began to sing …
"Knowing that your concubine has a husband, you gave your concubine a pair of pearls.
Feeling the king's lingering feelings, tied to the red luo hou.
Concubine's house's tall buildings, the husband's halberd in the light.
Knowing that the king's heart is like the sun and the moon, swearing to live and die together.
Also shedding tears of the king's pearls, regretting not meeting before marriage. "
Like the tinkling of spring water, like large and small pearls falling on a jade plate, the sound of the pipa was particularly pleasant to listen to, like the cry of an oriole, like the tinkling of wind chimes.
Lian Ji's voice was even more pleasant to listen to, especially on a moonlit night.
On this side of the sea, the sound could travel very far … It could allow people to quickly enter that mood.
Lin Fan was suddenly stunned.
Drunk, but at the same time, he understood her intentions. After she finished playing, Lin Fan slowly opened his mouth, "Lian Ji, although you are married and I am also married, we are still free, at least at this moment …"
Lian Ji affectionately stared at Lin Fan and said, "Alas.
What can we do under the secular etiquette?
In this life, I only wish to become a bird with you, flying side by side, to the ends of the world … "
Lin Fan said, "I wish to become your pipa …"
Lian Ji was stunned.
Lin Fan smiled and continued, "From now on, I will be in your arms."
"Bad!" Lian Ji gave Lin Fan a displeased look.
But she put away the pipa, opened her arms, and glared at Lin Fan, "If you have the guts, come over."
"Come over then, who's afraid of who." Lin Fan really moved over shamelessly and leaned into her arms.
Lian Ji gave him a coquettish look, but did not push him away.
Instead, she hugged him tightly and asked, "How does it feel?"
"It's as if I've returned to when I was young, without worries, without worries.
No pain, no confusion … "Lin Fan closed his eyes in bliss. The feeling that the embrace gave him was not just the gentleness of a woman.
There was also the warmth of a mother's love, making him forget everything outside.
His heart was incomparably peaceful.
… …
Another week had passed.
That night.
Lin Fan and Lian Ji arrived at the River Map Empire.
The River Map Empire was now under Ding Chunqiu's control.
The two arrived at the capital of the River Map Empire.
The amount of information in the capital was the largest in the country, and all sorts of strange things would be passed here.
Therefore, every time the two arrived at a country, they would first go to the capital, disguise themselves as commoners, and enter the city to inquire about everything related to the Tree Spirit, not even letting go of the rumors.
Since they were going to disguise themselves as commoners and enter the city, they could not expose too much of their cultivation. Immortal King Lian Ji's cultivation was still okay, but Lin Fan's cultivation was too exposed, so he had to disguise himself.
In fact, he had been disguising himself.
That night.
After the two finished eating, they strolled around the streets. Suddenly, they heard a piece of news, saying that the current Crown Prince was a lustful person, and would often find women to enjoy himself. Recently, a beautiful woman had been taken in by him, and this woman had a special fragrance on her body. She was deeply favored by the Crown Prince, and had already been conferred the title of Crown Princess.
The people talking about this were two young masters, one fat and one thin, and both had the aura of a hedonistic son.
Speaking of this beautiful woman, the two clicked their tongues in admiration, praising the Crown Prince's luck.
Lin Fan asked, "What are the two of you talking about?"
The two smiled mysteriously, not willing to say more. They looked up at Wang Dao and said, "We are talking about the Crown Princess."
"Is the Crown Princess very beautiful?"
"Of course, of course," the two praised.
Lin Fan asked again, "How beautiful?"
The fat young master pointed at Lian Ji and said, "Comparable to your woman."
Lian Ji was slightly embarrassed, but she did not get angry. What's with the strange fragrance on the Crown Princess? "
"Uh, yes, the Crown Princess does have a strange fragrance on her body. It is said that you can smell it from ten meters away.
This is also the reason why the Crown Prince likes her, "said the thin young master.
"Oh?" Lin Fan pretended to be surprised. "Then how can I meet the Crown Princess?"
"You want to meet the Crown Princess? Haha, you are dreaming too much. Is the Crown Princess someone you can meet just because you want to?
Who do you think you are? "
"Haha, you think too highly of yourself. The Crown Princess lives in the palace. If you want to meet her, go to the palace. Do you think you are not qualified?"
The two young masters mocked.
Lian Ji frowned and glared at them. "Sigh, you two blind things. You are too snobbish …"
Lin Fan didn't care about it and pulled her away.
As he walked, he said, "This Crown Princess is very suspicious."
"I don't think so. If the Crown Princess is a tree spirit, how can Ding Chunqiu, an Immortal Emperor, not see through it?!" Lian Ji analyzed.
Lin Fan said, "Do you think Ding Chunqiu will worry about this? Cultivators naturally put cultivation first. Not to mention their son's marriage, they can't even be bothered to care about the court."
"You have a point. Why don't we go to the palace and find Ding Chunqiu and ask him?"
"Asking him rashly will alert the enemy. Why don't we go directly to the Crown Princess and see for ourselves?
If she really is a tree spirit, we will capture her on the spot, "Lin Fan said.
"Mm, that's good."
After the plan was decided, the two went to the palace that night.
Lin Fan turned into a golden necklace and hung it around Lian Ji's neck.
It hung in front of Lian Ji's chest. Lian Ji deliberately dressed up and looked alluring.
Lian Ji came to the palace gate and asked to see the Crown Prince.
The guard's heart itched at Lian Ji's alluring beauty, so he passed the message on her behalf.
The Crown Prince, Ding Zhicheng, was excited and expectant when he saw a beautiful woman come to see him at night. He immediately summoned her.
Thus, Lian Ji smoothly brought Lin Fan into the palace.
They arrived at the Crown Prince Hall.
When Ding Zhicheng saw Lian Ji, he was immediately shocked. He smiled and circled Lian Ji, looking her up and down. He giggled and said, "Oh, what a beauty. I wonder why the beauty is looking for this prince in the middle of the night?"
"What does Your Highness think is the reason for my visit in the middle of the night?"
"Haha, it seems you are a tactful person …" Ding Zhicheng reached for Lian Ji's waist.
Lian Ji twisted her waist and dodged. "Your Highness, are you not going to the Crown Princess tonight?"
"Uh, the Crown Princess has been unwell recently and is recuperating in Yangxin Palace Hall. This prince was just feeling lonely when you happened to come. Do you also want to ask for a status from this prince? No problem, as long as you serve this prince well, this prince will give you whatever you want …" As Ding Zhicheng spoke, he impatiently reached out towards Lian Ji …