At that moment, the instant the Patriarch of White Bull Tribe and the boy and girl entered the sealed region outside the cave abode, Su Ming had already put on the black mask to hide his face.
He stood there, his black robes contrasting with his black robes. Due to the chilling air remaining in his body and the ice sealing the Gate to the Void, the area around him was incredibly cold compared to the scorching world outside.
Once the boy and girl entered the place nervously, they shuddered unknowingly. The breath they exhaled turned into white fog, and when they looked at Su Ming, their gazes were filled with respect. Their impression of this End Soul Catcher was simply too deep. The scene of the red-haired Su Ming going to White Bull Tribe that day was enough to be imprinted in the depths of their memories.
"Sir, these are the two children." The Patriarch of White Bull Tribe took a few steps forward and wrapped his fist in his palm to bow towards Su Ming.
"The Month of Spirits will begin tomorrow at the quarter of Spirit Hour. The God of Shamans Temple will cast an ancient Spell, and at that time, all the children who possess the constitution of a Soul Catcher in the land of the Shamans will feel a faint pull, and with the summoning of their Soul Catcher bloodline, they will be Relocated with the help of Soul Stones.
"When they leave, they will also need Soul Stones." As the old man from White Bull Tribe spoke, he brought out three crystalline white stones from his bosom. These three stones were round and looked rather crystalline, but not clear.
These three Soul Stones were items passed down through generations in White Bull Tribe. They were specially prepared for those with the constitution of Soul Catchers to become Soul Catchers. The old man from White Bull Tribe placed them respectfully by the side.
"Sir, once you help these two children become Soul Catchers, you can send them back to Shaman City. Sir, you must be going out alone. No matter when you are in the World of Nine Yin, you can use these Soul Stones to return to any place with the Wizard's Pagoda." The old man from White Bull Tribe bowed deeply towards Su Ming once again, then lifted his head to look at the boy and girl. A stern look appeared on his face.
"Both of you, listen well. You must obey the Lord Soul Catcher's orders. If you don't obey and if you have any other thoughts, then think about your tribe!
"Sir, if these two children don't obey you, then you have the right to kill them. If they don't care about the tribe's troubles, then it would be better for them to die in the World of Nine Yin."
The boy and girl immediately put on respectful expressions and lowered their heads in nervousness.
"Sir, please …" The old man from White Bull Tribe cast the boy and girl a complicated look before he eventually looked at Su Ming and spoke softly.
"They can stay. You can leave," Su Ming said slowly.
The old man from White Bull Tribe cast the boy and girl another glance, then turned around swiftly and walked outside. Yet right at the instant he was about to walk out of the seal, Su Ming's lips suddenly moved.
The old man's footsteps faltered and he turned his head around to look at Su Ming.
"There hasn't been anyone who has been able to control this thing for several generations. However, it is recorded in the ancient records of the tribe that this thing will choose its own master. Its greatest use is tracking.
"As for its origins, I've already investigated it …" As the old man spoke, he hesitated for a moment before he brought out a wooden slip from his bosom and gave it to Su Ming gently. The wooden slip floated towards Su Ming, and once he caught it, he scanned it with his divine sense before he nodded.
The old man bowed and walked out of the area of the seal. As ripples spread out, his body disappeared, and only Su Ming, the girl, and the boy were left in the place.
Su Ming did not bother himself with the boy and girl. He sat down cross-legged on the ground and started examining the wooden slip carefully.
The boy and girl from White Bull Tribe were both incredibly beautiful, but due to their fear, they looked as if they were shivering. The two of them looked at each other, then obediently sat down at a spot not too far away from Su Ming. They were both silent, as if they did not know what to say.
Time trickled by, and soon, night arrived. There were no stars in the dark sky. Even the moon was hidden behind the clouds. Only when it occasionally peeked out would gentle moonlight appear on the ground.
It was quiet all around them. Su Ming held the wooden slip in his hands and closed his eyes in contemplation.
The boy and girl were a little stiff and numb, perhaps because they had not moved in this cold place for a long time, but they did not dare get up. They could only rub their bodies with their hands.
Because of the coldness of the land itself, the temperature in the area was much colder. The young man and woman were both cold and afraid, and had used up a great deal of their mental energy. Gradually, they began to feel sleepy. However, just as they were about to fall asleep, a strange cry suddenly rang out from within the mountain range.
That sound came too suddenly, causing the boy and girl to immediately wake up. When they looked over nervously, they saw a fiery red figure charging towards them from the mountain range not too far away in the dark. Once it got closer, the boy and girl saw clearly that it was a fiery red ape.
The Fire Ape scratched its head and paced around Su Ming, who was meditating, before looking towards the boy and girl. It bared its teeth and put on a fierce look. It even pretended to drool on the ground and walked towards them with a low growl.
The boy and girl's faces immediately turned pale. The murderous aura coming from the Fire Ape made their bodies, which were already cold to begin with, tremble even more.
It was especially so when the Fire Ape charged towards them. The boy let out a shrill cry and quickly retreated, but a huge gust of wind appeared beside him, and the Fire Ape immediately closed in on him. The Fire Ape did not chase after him. Instead, a playful and disdainful look appeared on its face. It sat down beside the pale girl, who did not retreat, and turned its head around to cast a few scrutinizing glances at her.
The girl looked to be only about fifteen or sixteen years old. Her face was fair, and her eyes were like those of a phoenix. She might be afraid, but she was looking at the Fire Ape with determination.
The Fire Ape bared its teeth at the girl, but even so, the girl continued sitting there. Her face had turned slightly paler, but she did not show any signs of panic.
As if it felt that it was a little bored, the Fire Ape lay down on the ground. Not long after, it fell into a deep sleep. However, following its arrival, the young girl immediately felt that her surroundings were no longer as cold. Waves of hot air were emitted from the ape's body, causing the coldness in her body to slowly turn into warmth.
Her eyes immediately lit up. As she looked at the snoring Fire Ape, she no longer found it to be fierce. She was intelligent to begin with, and once she thought about it, she understood that the Fire Ape did not harbor any ill will.
"Thank you, senior." The girl stood up and spoke softly to Su Ming, who was meditating with his eyes closed not too far away.
Su Ming did not seem to have heard her and continued meditating.
The girl did not mind. She walked lightly to the Fire Ape's side and lifted her hand as if she was going to touch the Fire Ape's fur. Yet at that moment, the boy who had crawled into the distance and was trembling in fear immediately widened his eyes. He looked as if he wanted to warn the girl, but he was also afraid that the ape would wake up.
Yet the moment the girl's hand was about to touch the Fire Ape, the Fire Ape opened its eyes and bared its teeth at the girl and started growling. It looked incredibly terrifying, as if it wanted to devour someone.
Fear rose in the girl's heart, but a faint smile appeared on her face. She pressed her right hand firmly on the Fire Ape's fur and started stroking it gently. The boy's breathing almost froze at that moment.
The Fire Ape's growls gradually became weaker. It cast a glance at the girl, then decided to lie down once again and let her stroke its fur. Before long, a look of pleasure appeared on its face, causing the girl to let out a peal of laughter that sounded like silver bells.
"Ahu, come here. It's fine, it's warm here," the girl called out to the boy.
The boy hesitated for a moment. Just as he lifted his foot and was about to walk over, the Fire Ape lifted its head and bared its teeth at him. The boy immediately shuddered, and no matter what, he did not dare to get too close.
Yet even so, the spot where he stood was no longer cold, and warmth also returned to his body.
The night passed by just like that. The girl leaned against the warm Fire Ape and yawned before falling asleep on it. The boy, on the other hand, was filled with envy, but he was also filled with fear, and he could not fall asleep.
The Fire Ape's arrival this time might not have been able to tell everything about the two people's personalities, but it was enough for him to gain some information. When the first rays of sunlight shone on the ground, Su Ming opened his eyes and swept his gaze across the girl and boy.
'The boy is only envious, not jealous. He might be weak, but when he saw his companion taking a risk, he became anxious. He's a simple person … but he still needs more training.
'As for the girl … she's bold but meticulous. She can tell from the details that as long as she doesn't make any mistakes, then she won't be in any danger. She can also tell that I was the one who asked the Fire Ape to come here and get rid of the cold for them.
'And once she makes a decision, she won't give up easily. If she can continue like this, then perhaps she will be able to walk further than the boy in the path of cultivation. 'But this sort of personality makes her a little stubborn and extreme. She also trusts others easily and is a little childish …
'Perhaps the chances of her dying are much higher compared to the boy. 'The two people White Bull Tribe sent over this time are still acceptable.' Su Ming averted his gaze and closed his eyes once again. He judged a person based on himself.
Time passed by once again. When noon arrived, the boy and the girl had already woken up. The Fire Ape was nowhere to be found. The instant Su Ming opened his eyes once again, the three white Soul Stones placed before him suddenly let out a gentle light.
It was as if they had absorbed the sunlight from the sky, but that light was not strong. Su Ming cast them a glance and lifted his right hand to swing it in the air. Immediately, a gap appeared in the seal in the sky, allowing sunlight to descend and shine on the three Soul Stones.
The boy and girl also stood up at that moment and looked at the three Soul Stones nervously.
"Se … Senior, can we go over?" The one who spoke was the girl. Her voice was weak, and it was clear that in her eyes, her impression of Su Ming was one of respect.
Once Su Ming nodded, the girl took a few brisk steps forward and arrived beside the three Soul Stones. The girl followed closely behind. Her legs were slightly trembling, and she sat down. The two of them closed their eyes at the same time, and once they cast some unknown method, the three Soul Stones immediately let out a piercing light. That light spread outwards swiftly, and once it enveloped Su Ming, it shot out a powerful ray of light towards the sky!
That light lasted for the time it takes for half an incense stick to burn before it slowly disappeared. As the light faded away, Su Ming, the boy and girl disappeared. The gap in the seal in the sky also gradually closed up, and the place returned to normal.
When the powerful light rose into the sky, the old man in White Bull Tribe lifted his head and looked at the sky with anticipation on his face.
"The hope of my White Bull Tribe … rests on you …" (To be continued) "If you like this work, please come to Qidian.Com and vote for me. Your support is my greatest motivation."
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