The old woman murmured.
"Thank you," she said softly.
"You're welcome," Yun Yang replied solemnly.
The old woman hugged the crescent-shaped jade pendant contentedly and said softly, "This isn't anything good, but it was our engagement back then … He's been wearing it all these years …"
She pressed the jade pendant against her face and caressed it slowly, her gaze as deep as the ocean. Finally, she sobbed softly, "I've never hated him … I've always been waiting for him … Why didn't he come back and tell me himself …"
"There's also a letter from him." Yun Yang said, "He seemed to have written this letter a long time ago, as if … he knew that such a day would come …"
The old woman smiled contentedly and said, "Thank you … Although I know that I shouldn't say this and I have no right to say it, this old one would still like to request something from you."
Yun Yang was silent for a moment before he said, "Please speak."
The old woman said, "Can you … use the weapon that you used to kill him … to kill me?"
Yun Yang was taken aback.
"If I can die under the same weapon as him, perhaps I can catch up to him faster. This is my last request." The old woman said softly, "Please grant me this wish."
Yun Yang took a deep breath and said, "I'm sorry, I can't do this. I really can't."
To Yun Yang, killing an innocent old woman for no reason was even more difficult than fighting He Hanqing head-on!
The old woman's expression was one of understanding. She did not insist anymore and said softly, "Mi Kongqun said that he regretted it, that he had let me down … Actually, he had never known how he had let me down since he was young …"
"He doesn't even know what I'm asking for …"
The old woman chuckled softly. "Thank you. I won't read this letter. "
She looked at Yun Yang and murmured, "Thank you for fulfilling a wish of mine and Brother Qun's … As a token of our gratitude, you can visit the Seven Star Lake if you're free."
"Seven Star Lake?" Yun Yang asked in confusion.
The old woman did not answer. She lowered her head and looked at the jade pendant quietly. Suddenly, she grabbed the crescent-shaped jade pendant and kissed it, murmuring, "Brother Qun, if there's a next life, will you marry me? Will you still let me down? "
Suddenly, the jade pendant shone brilliantly.
It was actually the Qi Manifestation of the infusion of profound Qi.
Yun Yang was shocked. "No …"
However, Yun Yang had discovered it too late. The old woman's mystical Qi had reached its limit, and with a forceful pull, the crescent-shaped jade pendant was suddenly stabbed into her chest like a sharp knife. It sank deep into his heart!
Yun Yang could only feel a buzz in his head. He had never expected the old woman to be so resolute in her desire to die. There was no hesitation at all!
Furthermore, the old woman had a cultivation base of the fourth level of mystical Qi. She had even used the most extreme method of self-destruction, exploding all of her cultivation base and destroying her own life force without holding back. If not for this, Yun Yang would still have had the chance to save her even if the situation had taken a turn for the worse!
Yun Yang was filled with shock and frustration. However, the dying old woman did not seem to feel any pain at all. She actually persisted in grabbing the jade pendant and stirring it fiercely in her chest. A sincere smile appeared on her face. "Actually, he didn't know … After he left, I also worked hard in my cultivation. Although I started late … I still wanted to continue this futile effort. Even if I couldn't catch up, I could at least get closer to him …"
"Hehe …" The old woman laughed sadly. "Even after I knew later … that he would never return, and that the cultivation base I had cultivated could not be used against an enemy. But, to deal with myself … it was always enough …"
"To be able to hear these last few words of yours in this lifetime is enough."
Yun Yang sighed. For a moment, he did not know what to say.
The old woman's eyes shone brightly as if she had seen something. Joy shone in her eyes as she said, "Brother Qun, walk slower … Wait for me … I – I can't keep up …"
Suddenly, her voice disappeared.
Her eyes were still shining with surprise, as if they were filled with the glow of love. It was as if she had reunited with her lover in another world.
However, she was no longer breathing. Her soul had left the netherworld …
She was dead.
Yun Yang felt a heaviness in his heart. His initial shock had been replaced by this true emotion.
Lifting his head, he saw the moon in the sky, still clear and cold. Perhaps, the moon that Mi Kongqun and his wife had seen back then … was no different from the moon tonight …
The moon was still bright, but the people had changed!
It seemed that the voice above had finally alerted the people below, as voices could be heard gradually.
"Who is it?"
"Is the old woman still up there?"
"Let's go up and take a look."
Yun Yang sighed softly, his body slowly turning ethereal, turning into the howling cold wind in the air.
"I hope that all of you really have a next life."
"May we never abandon each other in our next life; stand side by side, the moon is round."
…
Yun Yang grabbed the five portions of Luminary Paste and returned quietly. Now, Yun Yang dared not keep any of the slightly more precious heaven and earth treasures or rare spiritual medicine in his embrace. Emmie did not care where they came from or what they were used for; as long as they were useful to Emmie, it would absorb them directly. After a few painful lessons, Yun Yang had finally learned his lesson. However, when he returned to his own courtyard, he had yet to recover from the heavy sadness.
At this moment, Shui Wuyin was like an invisible man, quietly standing under the tree.
Lao Mei and Fang Mofei, who were beside him, wore a strange expression.
Shui Wuyin was just standing there, but even if they had seen him, they would have turned a blind eye to him.
It was no longer a matter of whether he was superior or inferior; he did not even have the slightest sense of existence.
In disbelief, both of them used their deific consciousness to search for his location. What shocked them even more was that they could not sense any movement at all.
Such a living person, they had clearly seen him, but how could he be invisible, as if he did not exist?
Lao Mei and Fang Mofei exclaimed in disbelief, finding it hard to comprehend.
How could there be such an extraordinary person in this world?
It was only when Yun Yang returned that Shui Wuyin walked out of the shadow. Like a specter, he stepped into the sunlight. The dark fog dissipated, revealing the world once more.
Lao Mei and Fang Mofei, who were not far away, exclaimed softly as they thought in unison, "Demon!"
Then, both of them walked away as if nothing had happened, obviously wary of this seemingly inhuman being.
Shui Wuyin did not care about what they were talking about. Looking at Yun Yang's somber expression, he asked in a low voice, "You didn't succeed?"
Yun Yang sighed, "Not only did I succeed, there were also many unexpected gains."
Shui Wuyin smiled, "That's a good thing. Were there any other accidents in between? "
It was no wonder that Shui Wuyin would ask such a question. Since he had said that he had succeeded and there were additional gains, this trip should have been a success. However, Yun Yang appeared to be troubled. How could he not be suspicious and worried?
Yun Yang was silent for a moment before he recounted the night's events to Shui Wuyin.
After listening to him, Shui Wuyin was expressionless as he said, "Young master, you have been too impulsive in this matter."
"Young master, we are still very short of money now."
Shui Wuyin said, "The money left behind by Mi Kongqun should be taken for ourselves. There's no need to send the letter as well. Let's not talk about whether it could be a trap, but … there's really no need. "
"Young master, you must know that since you've done something, you have to bear the price. This is the only truth in this world! No matter how cruel or regrettable the price is, it should be borne. "
Shui Wuyin smiled, "However, it is still a good thing for us that young master can return victorious and with unexpected gains."
Yun Yang nodded and looked deeply into Shui Wuyin's eyes.
Yun Yang realized that Shui Wuyin had his flaws as well.
Shui Wuyin was meticulous, unflinching in the face of death, wise and steady, and flawless in the way he handled matters. However, he was simply too cold!
Cold!
Apathetic!
Callous!
It was as if he had a heart of ice. As a wise man and strategist, it was a good thing to have a heart of ice, but to Yun Yang, it felt imperfect.
Only with flesh and blood could one be considered human.
"Wuyin, sometimes, we have to see the sentiments of the human world."
Yun Yang said softly, "Even if they're enemies, it's only because we have different standpoints. It's one thing for us to kill them, but there's no need to deny their emotions completely. After all, this has nothing to do with what they've done."
"The heavens are heartless. Humans must have emotions."
Shui Wuyin kept quiet for a bit and said, "Perhaps this is the difference in personality. To me, an enemy is an enemy. No matter how I kill him, it means the end of this matter. How can there be emotions? What does it have to do with me whether the enemy's emotions are rich or not? What I want is his life, similarly, it has nothing to do with his emotions. "
Yun Yang sighed, feeling deeply that trying to reason with this cold-blooded fellow was like playing the lute to a cow.
"My current identity is that of a strategist. What I plan for is only victory and defeat, life and death. Other than that, I won't consider anything else. Emotions have nothing to do with me."
Shui Wuyin said coldly, "Boss, actually, one of the biggest factors that has foiled major events in this world since the beginning of time … is the so-called emotions."
Yun Yang sighed, no longer debating the issue of emotions.
Talking about emotions with Shui Wuyin was like playing the lute to a cow. At the very least, when playing the lute to a cow, the cow would not refute you. But Shui Wuyin could refute you until you were tongue-tied and speechless!
"There are a few things that need to be dealt with as soon as possible."
Shui Wuyin had already compiled all the information regarding the Nine Heavens Dictum. "Firstly, although the Nine Heavens Dictum has always been under control, the people's hearts are fickle. It's inevitable that they'll slip up when they're completely controlled by personal worship and prestige. I suggest that we reorganize them. It's best if we can gather all the troops from all nine directions together to form a unified command. "
Yun Yang nodded. "That's right."
This was indeed a must.
The Nine Heavens Dictum was like a plate of loose sand scattered around; it would not be easy to gather them together. In the past, when he was fighting on a small scale, the resources he could use were relatively limited, so it did not matter much. However, the upcoming actions would definitely be more and more significant. The scattered personnel and lack of strength were not the main issue; the possibility of exposure alone would be fatal.
At the same time, the uncontrollability would increase.
This was indeed an urgent matter that had to be considered and dealt with as soon as possible.
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