Leaving the Upper Pure Palace, they passed many halls along the way.
Everything was familiar, everything felt warm and cozy.
The sunlight here doesn't blind, only leaving a gentle and soft feel.
The realm of silvery wistfulness seemed to have improved, giving the illusion of stepping on lotus flowers.
She is very quiet.
Once, she was an iceberg, unapproachable to others.
Now, it's a spring, as if accompanying every walk brings a sense of cleansing the soul.
An idea popped into my mind.
Pure Land?
In the world, there are so many sufferings, does there exist a Pure Land?
"Master Xian Shen has become even more profound and mysterious. I find it even harder to understand him."
Silvery Wistfulness opened her mouth and whispered, "The realm of half-step true person shocked everyone. Although they don't say it, everyone knows it in their hearts."
"Silvery Wistfulness, congratulation to Master Xian Shen."
After saying that, Silvery Wistfulness stopped and performed a slow bow.
To be honest, Silvery Wistfulness is becoming increasingly gentle and mild, which makes me feel even more out of place.
She has such a temperament that she doesn't need to show anything. I'm not sure what to say myself.
The sunlight suddenly became more glaring, with a hint of coolness.
"Oh, my... give me a hand, quickly! Silvery Wistfulness has even bowed to you. Sir, you really lack discernment."
Just as it was noon, Lao Gong appeared by my side. His hands and feet were suddenly complete, and he had changed from the previous low head, slouched shoulders, and bent back posture to a straight back and a faint gray-purple aura surrounding him. Under the sunlight, he had an air of being enigmatic!
However, the lewd expression on his face betrayed his intentions.
He reached out to support Silvery Wistfulness, but she skillfully stepped back, avoiding Lao Gong.
Looking up again, there was a moment of surprise and confusion on Silvery Wistfulness's charming face.
"Hmph, my lady, don't be surprised! There's no need to congratulate Lao Gong either. It's me, Lao Gong, who has to be stronger to be of use."
Silvery Wistfulness quickly regained composure. Unlike before, she didn't treat Lao Gong with indifference, but nodded gently.
"Lao Gong, thank you for taking care of Master Xian Shen all this time," she said softly.
"Ai... Ahh... I can't... I can't anymore... My heart..."
Lao Gong's sense of rectitude is gone, he covers his heart with one hand and looks blissful.
Then the time of noon passes, and he disappears without a trace.
Silvery Wistfulness smiles gently.
Just as it should be.
A smile from the spring breeze gives birth to a hundred charms.
After that, Silvery Wistfulness said no more and sent me all the way to the Sixth Palace.
She only told me to rest well and, if the Old Lord didn't find me, to come find her again.
There is something unexpected that she wants me to see.
I don't know how to put it into words.
What does Silvery Wistfulness want to do?
Ambiguity does not suit her at all, and she has not said anything or shown any intention.
It seems as if this matter is just meant to be, and she did it so casually and matter-of-factly.
Just, I know I shouldn't go see her alone again.
This is not appropriate, Zhan Ying knows that, and he won't like it either.
If I were to do that, it would look more like a hint, a hint that I understand Silvia's hints?
Putting all thoughts aside, I lay down on the bed I hadn't slept on for a long time and slept soundly.
I slept without any defense or alertness, and upon waking, the stone chamber was empty and still.
I got up, pushed open the door, and it was the middle of the night.
"I, Lao Gong?" I shouted.
He didn't come out.
I couldn't help but chuckle. I knew he must have gone to find Deer Sister.
I hope he doesn't go too far, otherwise Silvia will have to whip him with a whip.
"Master Xian Shen, come here."
He sounded out from another stone chamber.
I took a deep breath and followed.
A large jar is floating with various kinds of medicinal herbs. Next to it is a stove where the herbs are already cooked, making a gurgling sound as they bubble.
Hearing He Youtian's words, I went into the jar to soak.
As per He Youtian's instructions, I ate the medicine he had prepared for me.
Meanwhile, He Youtian had been standing by the jar, continuously clicking my shoulder, back, chest, and even various acupoints on my head to help unblock the blocked meridians in my body due to injury.
The water in the jar had cooled down, so he replaced it with a new one and added more herbs.
I'm not sure how much time had passed, but when he called me out, I felt a sense of comfort in my muscles and bones, an unprecedented feeling of ease.
Moreover, He Youtian also prepared a set of red Daoist robes for me.
After I put it on, I felt even more relaxed and comfortable.
"You young one, you've always been disobedient. At twenty years old, you look like someone in their thirties. Lao Gong has been hiding from me and not showing up. He should take responsibility for this."
He Youtian has both blame and tenderness.
"Taking a different perspective, Master Brother, a lifespan of over ten years in exchange for various death-defying experiences and ultimately surviving safely to attain such a realm and Daoist skills - is it worth it?" I said.
"There are always justifications," He Youtian waved his sleeve, flashing a hint of anger on his face.
I stepped forward and hugged He Youtian.
He Youtian's body froze momentarily, unsure how to react.
I retreated two steps and knelt down again.
"Master Xian Shen has never listened, and now he shall face punishment."
"You... Ah..." He Youtian crossed his hands behind his back, as if he had no choice. He walked out of the stone chamber.
I got up again and followed immediately behind him.
Stopping at the steps of the Sixth Palace, He Youtian looked at me one more time, and in the end, what remained in his eyes was only indulgence and sighing.
"Big brother, it's always been for your own good."
"I know." I nodded.
"So you have nothing else to do now. Starting tomorrow, go into seclusion at the Lei Shen Cliff," He Youtian said again.
In He Youtian's eyes, indeed, many things have calmed down.
At least, from the things I've described, it seems that way.
I was afraid to return because of the Juqu Mountain. Now, Juqu Mountain no longer poses a threat.
"Zhou Ling, you need not worry about it anymore. With your current strength, he can't stir up any trouble, even if he comes back. It would be the same," He Youtian added.
"I took a deep breath before saying, 'No, Big Brother, it's not that simple.'"
I spoke again, recounting all the details that I hadn't shared with the elders to He Youtian.
From start to finish, with minute detail, everything about the Black City Temple, Mao Zhan, who I used to be.
Every detail about the encounter of Generals Mountains, Jin Lun and others, Mao San's words about the person behind me, and all the rest, I have told He Youtian without any hidden information.
He Youtian's calm demeanor was completely shattered. What I described was not vividly detailed, at least not as compelling as Lao Gong's version. I tried to pass over the dangers as casually as possible.
This still caused He Youtian's expression to tighten greatly.
"The divination of Tian Ji Daoist's scripture cannot be underestimated. Just like the Dou Qu Mountain's scripture, the external evil theory is even more dangerous and stringent. What do you think, Big Brother?"
I asked this in the end.
He Youtian closed his eyes and after a long time, he replied, "But you all will not be able to obtain the White family's remains. First, it's a mistake of Wu Ling's. The White family holds great significance for my Four Regulations Mountain. Every genuine person of the White family has exhausted their energy for the Four Regulations Mountain, especially since their downfall was due to the Four Regulations Mountain."
"Additionally, there is a corpse-demonstrated White family member still alive in my Four Regulations Mountain..."
"Without any unexpected events, he was buried in the tomb of a true master's ox, if Wu Jinlun et al. dare to rashly enter, they will die without life!"
"Thankfully, you told your big brother about this..."
He Youtian's words suddenly stopped!
