No one other than Mao San could possibly have a grudge against Grandmaster Siugsi of the Shilin Mountains that leaves him indignant.
Especially He You Tian claimed that this time, quite a few disciples of the Shilin Mountains were injured...
The disciples brought by Mingjing Zhenren indeed suffered heavy casualties at the Suihua Mental Health Center. After that, some people were forever silent.
It's probably that Mao San carried the blame.
By chance, I said that thing. If in the future He You Tian were to be at odds with Mao San, how should I choose then?
What has he ever done to He You Tian or the Shilin Mountains?
"Who..." He You Tian murmured to himself: "It was a master, a master whose abilities are not inferior to the omnipotent master at your side, a normal master is benevolent at heart, considering the peace of the world as his mission in life, wandering the human world, and saving countless lives and alleviating much suffering. However, that man took delight in killing, was exceptionally savage."
"As for who he really is, I'll tell you in time. There's no need to know now, for you are not his match yet."
"Hatred is something that can be helped to be resolved, but it cannot be passed on as a legacy."
A smile appeared on He You Tian's face as he spoke.
I remained silent, wordless.
He You Tian ended the topic, and I indeed couldn't continue the conversation.
If he were to immediately reveal Mao San's name and tell me that I must kill him as soon as possible, I would only be caught in the middle, unable to decide on either side.
"The whisk you have at your waist, it's not a mere object. Might I take a close look at it?" He You Tian pointed at my waist.
I immediately unfastened half of the whisk.
Moreover, I also handed over a half-foot copper sword to He You Tian.
He You Tian held the two items and looked down at them, examining them meticulously.
"The Qiang people, Liu family..."
"Fifth in the Liu family... Such a bloody and damaged state suggests he has sustained quite serious injuries."
"Young Master, may I ask you to tell my brother how these two magical artifacts were obtained?"
"There are thousands of Daoist schools in the world, and this is one of the hardest to deal with. If it's not legitimate, it's best to seal it or discard it."
The few words from He You Tian had already shocked me.
I've held these two items for a long time and still don't know how to see the information on them.
"It is indeed the artifact of a Liu family Daoist, originating from the fifth elder..."
While I was pondering, I told He You Tian about all the events that took place in the Red Ghost Temple.
Of course, I did not mention the reasons, why I went to confront the Red Ghost, only said that I was possessed by a Daoist ghost and the process of the fifth elder's soul flying away. As for the Siugsi Mirrors in Four Regulations, I replaced them with copper mallets.
After speaking, I took out the copper mallet and handed it to He You Tian.
After first returning the half-length whisk and half-foot sword to me, He You Tian took the copper mallet. His arm was tense, and it seemed somewhat laborious.
"Such an object..."
He You Tian instinctively widened his eyes.
"It's so intense, a death aura? No, it's very calm... A calm righteous aura? That's also not right..."
"This object is not simple. I can't see its origin. No wonder you could use the Break Prison Spell."
"You see, that should be a spell that matches the Siugsi Mirrors."
"Big Brother, have you ever heard of Gao Tian Dao Guan? I didn't keep anything from He You Tian. I directly told him the origin of the copper mallet. Of course, I didn't say that Gao Tian's disintegration and metamorphosis actually resulted in becoming a ghost on another level."
He You Tian's expression grew even more serious.
"Young Master, have you told anyone else in the observation about this matter?"
I shook my head and said no.
"Alright, then you keep this matter to yourself. Don't speak to anyone about it. If anyone asks you about the origin of the copper mallet, just tell them it was a gift from your master. It's not a crime for an ordinary person to have a precious stone; it's the crime of carrying it that causes trouble. The legendary Gao Tian Dao is no weaker than any of the ancestors in the Shilin Mountains, and even surpasses them. Many rumors are not entirely true; don't believe them or worry too much," He You Tian explained seriously.
I nodded, feeling more touched in my heart. He You Tian is genuinely thinking about me, but regarding the affairs of the Gao Tian Dao Guan, what I know should be the most accurate. After all, seeing is believing.
"The fifth elder has already been shattered, and this object was given to you by him. You can keep it and use it. However, on that day, you shouldn't have avoided those two Daoists but should have explained clearly the existence of 'The Land of Eternal Life', as well as your identity."
"The Qiang people's Liu family may be primitive, but they have a just heart, no lesser than any Daoist."
"Mm, I suggest you go to the Liu family and explain the origin and circumstances clearly."
"You might make one or two more friends in the process."
"Otherwise, you'll still have to abandon these two items. Without explaining it all out, having them in your possession will be trouble."
He You Tian's words were heartfelt and well-organized.
"I understand your meaning, Big Brother." I nodded.
After that, He You Tian merely left the address of the village for me, and he didn't have much information about that village.
At the last moment, He You Tian gave me a set of clothes, the green robes of Four Regulations Mountain!
He told me that according to my status, I should be adorned in red robes. However, since I am quite young and my Daoist mastery is still lacking, wearing such eye-catching colors would draw too much attention.
I said I understood, but in fact, the green robe was already quite noticeable.
Then, without lingering in the Shilin Mountains, I quickly left along the mountain path.
After arriving in the Shilin Town, I went straight to the Wuling family home.
I knocked quickly, and the sound of footsteps followed. Wu Ling appeared behind the door.
He looked at me and smiled for a moment, seeing the Daoist robes on my body.
Wu Ling's safety gave me a big relief.
If Wu Ling is alright, then Zhu Ying must be fine as well.
However, I still hurriedly walked to the front of the previous room and pushed open the door.
What stunned me was that the room was empty…
Zhu Ying was nowhere to be seen, and even the luggage we brought had only a small remainder, with Zhu Ying's belongings missing.
"Zhu Ying!?" I turned around suddenly, and saw Wu Ling standing in the center of the courtyard.
He had a calm and resolute expression.
I always felt that he seemed deeper and more profound than when I first met and got to know Wu Ling.
"The person has gone, so naturally they have left. The woman who is bound to you knows it, she knows it, she is willing to admit and face it, but you are not. People need to face many things in life, parting due to death is one thing, leaving peacefully is another. The former is more painful, and the latter is much better."
"What do you think?"
For a moment, the things Wu Ling showed were not just a little deeper.
It's as if he had deliberately acted like a simple-minded young man, but in reality, his heart was old and wise.
My expression was uncertain, shifting between anger and sadness, as I stared at Wu Ling.
"I'm just a mountain traveler working for Mr. Mao. Whatever words Mr. Mao says and whatever requests he makes, I fulfill them one by one. You wearing this Daoist robe should have achieved your own goal."
"I have no ability or right to keep guarding that troublesome woman."
"She leaving is her freedom."
"Even Mr. Mao cannot limit a person's freedom. Even if one is sold to him, a person's freedom remains free until death."
