I paused briefly before replying, "It's hard to describe."
"Oh..." Liang Yu pondered for a moment before saying, "How does he compare to the elders of the major supervisory halls?"
"Unable to compare, the level of the elders of the supervisory halls is not enough." I spat out a mouthful of phlegm.
"Oh?" Liang Yu was startled, and only then did he speak in an unnatural tone: "You wouldn't tell me that he is comparable to some Daoist sages in certain Taoist temples, would you?"
I closed my eyes slightly and replied, "You could say that."
This isn't me making things up, the four rules Daoist sages sell themselves to Mao San You before death, only Mao San You was tricked, and obtained a completely useless corpse with poison.
On a certain level, being able to recruit the four rules Daoist sage and to act on his behalf, his strength is undoubtedly comparable to that of a Daoist sage. Even if there is a difference, it won't be too significant.
"Oh... That's quite impressive..."
"Although... but..." Liang Yu looked even more worried.
"Aww..." She sighed, becoming quite bitter.
"You see, I used to think that if that stinking Taoist had persevered a bit, I would have been his wife for sure. But he's such a wimp. His father, mother, uncles, and elder brothers convinced him with all sorts of talk about the righteousness of the Taoist path and the impossibility of intermarriage between different sects—it not only goes against common sense but also against his destiny and future. And then he just disappeared."
"I can tell you're serious, there's resilience in your eyes, but... Jia Yun told me that Mao San You said that you two together are a matter of fate and prophecy. It will hinder your life, bring about many bad things, and even hinder the advancement of your abilities."
"You see, is there something, something that could have been easily resolved, but since Jia Yun started going out with you, it's turned into a dead end?"
"You die, or she dies?"
"Of course, I'm just giving an example. I'm not a small-minded person who would use this as a means to an end. You should know that I've gone all-in and am helping you to explain things clearly to Jia Yun."
"But how am I supposed to know, with her talking so cryptically? She actually... she curses you..."
Liang Yu spoke quickly again, "Or maybe ask Lao Gong about how to reverse fate? I've seen so many Daoist TV shows where people talk about reversing fate all the time."
At this moment, the sunlight was blindingly bright to the extreme, as if it had just reached noon.
"Huh! Little Yu's wife, so nimble and clever. What a price to pay for defying the heavens and changing one's destiny? Can anyone bear such a cost?"
Lao Gong silently appeared on Liang Yu's shoulder.
It gave Liang Yu a fright.
She kept patting her chest, looking at Lao Gong in shock, "In broad daylight? Is this a ghost I'm seeing?"
"At the time of the dark moon, Little Yu doesn't understand. Just take Sun Zhuo as an example, he changed his fate, but he caused a lot of trouble to others. He first left the old man half-dead, and then destroyed two young ladies one after another. If it's appropriate, he might continue to do so forever."
"The old man, Sun Da Hai, died a miserable death."
"Oh right, the nine original elders of the Tian Shou Taoist Temple are all gone. The Jin Yang Ghost Vault was destroyed into oblivion, and even he himself was in a precarious situation."
"Anyone who dares to tamper with destiny will be abandoned by it! If fate becomes too strong, a person living alone may suffer a bit, but if the whole family has to die together, it's a disaster!"
Lao Gong vividly described, "I recommend that the old man take multiple wives and concubines. It's a good thing to go back to the Jia family if there's nothing else, it won't affect business!"
"You!" Liang Yu was extremely angry and reached out to pinch Lao Gong's ear.
At that moment, Lao Gong vanished, and the blinding sunlight was also somewhat weaker...
My complexion turned pale, and a sense of weightlessness filled my heart, indescribable.
Liang Yu's words made me feel uncomfortable for a moment.
I always have a chance, and there is always a way out.
But... Lao Gong's words directly blocked the path for me!
"Damn you, filthy ghost!" Liang Yu fumed, stomping her feet.
She glared at me again and said, "If you dare, I'll keep watch over you every day and make sure your head is turned into a bald spot!"
I didn't say anything, and in my heart, there was only oppression.
On my face, there was only bitterness.
It wasn't just that. A sense of suffocation rose from within me, making it difficult for me to breathe.
In this lifetime, the people who have been good to me first were Lao Qin, and then there was Jia Yun.
Lao Qin has already passed away. Although there is now Hao You Tang, that's a fundamentally different thing.
Jia Yun and I have absolutely no secrets between us, it's a trust that spans a lifetime!
I know there are issues, things that will affect me.
However, I believe that the impact it will have on me is just that, there are no perfect things in the world.
Therefore, Jia Yun leaving me like this, I do not agree.
But what Liang Yu said, if because of us being together, we must choose between the two of us and one must die...
Even if the probability is only one half, or even one tenth, that Jia Yun will die because of us being together, I can't accept it!
Is there really no way to break the deadlock?
There was a trace of bitterness and sweetness in my mouth, and a bit of blood oozed out from the corner of my mouth.
That oppressive feeling turned into a hard-to-describe dizziness, making my vision blurrier and blurrier.
"Hey! Luo Xian Sheng? Don't do this... What happened to you? You're coughing up blood... You're too overzealous..."
My body swayed, and I struggled to maintain my balance.
Liang Yu quickly reached out to support me, and she immediately choked me on the pressure point!
Severe pain struck me, and I just managed to regain consciousness, and more blood had oozed from the corners of my mouth.
That was scary... They say that if you're concerned, it can hurt your heart so much that the blood vessels could rupture. You need to hold back a bit, otherwise if something happens to you, I won't be able to explain it."
Liang Yu reached out and pressed down on my chest.
She changed color again and uneasily said, "Why is your heart beating so slowly?"
I stepped back, avoiding Liang Yu.
My head felt heavy, and my thoughts were still confused. I felt very oppressed.
"I'm fine." My voice was exceptionally hoarse, and I shook my head.
I'm not that fragile; on this critical point, a person can't collapse.
"Then that's good... I think, maybe you two can... be together again?" Liang Yu said carefully.
My eyes suddenly became cold and piercing, staring directly at her!
"It's not like I said it... I... I'm also at a loss." Liang Yu was startled by me, stepping back.
But at that moment, a person rushed to the edge of the forest, shouting, "Miss! A man is here! He says he wants to find you."
Liang Yu was taken aback, and she turned her head, showing clear impatience, as if venting her emotions.
"Let him go! I have no interest in seeing some disgusting man."
That person looked timid and uncomfortable, "He may not be able to go away, he brought a lot of things and said he wants to give them to us. The householder is very happy and has already treated him as a VIP."
"Guest of honor?" Liang Yu's voice suddenly rose, "Dad's gone crazy?"
She took a step to leave and go outside.
She then paused, turned back, and shouted my name: "Luo Xian Sheng, follow me. I'm afraid you might be upset!"
