That was because Wutian knew that Han Tian's wish was not just a simple home. There were a lot more, but he hid it in his heart and was unwilling to say it out loud.
For a moment, the two of them drank alone and didn't talk anymore.
"Big brother, what are you guys talking about? Why do you look so sad? "
After a while, the little girl and the little fellow ran over happily. Their big eyes were twinkling as they stared at him. Their long eyelashes were trembling.
Wutian shook his head and revealed a smile. He said, "Shishi, what do you wish for?"
Hearing that, the little girl sat on the ground and looked at the sky. After thinking for a while, she smiled at him and said, "Big brother, my wish is very simple. I want to be together with big brother for a very, very long time. However … I still want to have a home. I want a warm home and not these cold palaces."
"A warm home …"
Wutian murmured and hugged the little girl in his arms. Then, he looked at Little Tian and asked, "What do you wish for?"
"Me!" The little fellow picked its nose and said, "The Frog Lord's wish is very big. He wants to gather all the rare treasures in the world. What unparalleled divine skills, what peerless divine weapons, what king medicines and imperial medicines? The Frog Lord wants to collect all of them in one go. Of course, you will not be left out. After that, he will find your father and mother, then find my father and mother, and live a happy life together."
"A happy home …"
Wutian looked at the three of them in a daze. His eyes were filled with confusion and struggle.
The few of them played until very late and only returned to their rooms to sleep in the wee hours of the morning. Only Wutian was sitting by the fire and drinking alone.
After returning, he didn't mention a word about his conversation with the Great Honored Warrior. Firstly, he didn't want them to worry and cause any trouble. Secondly, he was afraid that Shishi would be sad if she knew about it.
Originally, Wutian didn't care about what the Great Honored Warrior said. He didn't even take it seriously. However, when he heard the three's wish, he was at a loss.
It was such a simple wish. However, if he didn't agree to their request, then everything would turn into bubbles.
"Sha sha …"
Wutian raised his head, only to see the trees shaking. Shadows gathered and surrounded the Green Mountain Residence. Although these shadows had restrained their breath to the extreme, he still caught them.
Sighing, Wutian ignored him and continued to drink. He really wanted to get drunk, but no matter what, this wine couldn't make him fall asleep.
"You must be very confused!"
The beautiful woman in white walked forward, looked around, and said, "They were sent by Third Brother, the Third Venerable."
"Why do you need to explain?" Wutian's tone was very calm.
The beautiful woman said, "I don't know why I need to explain myself. Maybe there is a need, maybe there isn't."
"I can see the confusion in your eyes. Are you wondering if it's worth it to do all this for a dead person?" Wutian continued, "The Divine Beast and the Divine Emperor did their best to protect the Yan Sect. However, in the end, all they got was hatred. It's the same for all of you. How sad."
"Everyone has their own beliefs and responsibilities. For these beliefs and responsibilities, no matter how hard it is, no matter how hard they work, no matter how many obstacles they face, they have to continue walking. There is no other choice."
"Is it because there is no choice or because you don't want to choose? Haha, who knows!" Wutian mocked, as if he was mocking himself.
"Yes, who knows if it's right or wrong!" The beautiful woman in white looked up at the night sky, her eyes filled with an indescribable emotion.
After a while, Wutian gulped down the entire jar of wine, stood up, and said, "Bring me to a place!"
Dragon Village.
After the tragedy a year ago, that unassuming little village no longer existed. Instead, it was replaced by a lush green grassland, bushes, and trees. It was a lively scene, but it lacked a trace of sunlight and warmth.
It was late at night. The birds and beasts had returned to their nests, and the insects were asleep. It was very quiet.
The original entrance to the village was also overgrown with weeds and withered leaves.
Whoosh!
Suddenly, two figures appeared at the entrance of the village. Footsteps sounded, breaking the silence.
Looking at this unfamiliar scene, Wutian stopped. His white hair fluttered, and he did not dare to move forward. It had been almost a year since he left. A year was very short, but also very long. It was enough to change many things. The Dragon Village was also changing. It was no longer the familiar place.
Old friends were gone. Home was gone. The warmth had disappeared, and only desolation was left.
The beautiful woman looked around and said, "This is your home."
"Yes, this is my home. However, this home is getting further and further away from me." Wutian finally moved. He walked to a mound and was lost in thought.
This was just a mound, but it was Wutian's softest spot.
It was because the tragedy from a year ago was buried here. The bones of dozens of villagers from Dragon Village who died unjustly were buried here. His beloved grandfather was buried here, and his happy and pure soul was also buried here.
There was no tombstone in the grave. It was covered by weeds, trees, and flowers. Those who did not know would not know that so many things were buried here.
Wutian's eyes were filled with sorrow. He slowly walked forward and pulled out all the weeds and trees. Only the flowers were left.
He hoped that they could live happily in the other world like these blooming flowers.
"Grandfather, fellow villagers, Tian 'er is back to see you!"
Wutian knelt in front of the grave and kowtowed three times. Then, he dug a hole in front of the grave and took out Huo Shi's head. He said, "Tian 'er said that I will bring Huo Shi and the others' heads to worship your dead souls. Tian 'er will do what he said."
He buried the head in the hole. As the last piece of soil fell, Huo Shi was buried underground forever to atone for his sins.
"This year, Tian 'er has gone through a lot. Tian' er has grown up and can take good care of himself …"
Then, Wutian sat in front of the grave and murmured to himself, telling the story of this year.
The beautiful lady in white did not say anything. She stood at the side and listened quietly. However, the more she listened, the more shocked she became. Could a sixteen or seventeen year old kid handle all of this?
Before, when she heard the reports from the scouts, she was not that shocked. At most, she was surprised and thought that he was a rare talent. But now, hearing it with her own ears, she felt as if she was there. She thought that if she was in Tian 'er's shoes, she would not be able to do what Tian' er did. Perhaps, she would have turned into a pile of soil and been buried underground forever. Perhaps, her bones would be gone forever.
"If such a child becomes our enemy, how terrifying would that be?"
The beautiful lady could not help but worry. Was her brother's decision right or wrong? Would the Asura Palace fall into eternal damnation?
"Eh?"
The beautiful lady's eyebrow suddenly creased. Her eyes flickered as she scanned the surroundings. Then, she looked at the grave. Her eyes were filled with a terrifying and disgusting light.
"What's wrong?" Wutian was puzzled.
The beautiful woman didn't answer. Instead, she pointed her hand in the air, and a hazy light immediately appeared in this place. Soon after, circles of ripples spread out like waves in all directions. It only stopped when it was about ten feet wide. Then, a scene appeared, a scene that Wutian would never forget for the rest of his life.
In the picture, dozens of vengeful spirits were roaring above the grave. They were too familiar. Wutian recognized them at a glance. They were the villagers he had lived with for more than ten years. They had died with their eyes wide open. The vengeful spirits were unwilling to disperse and leave their home.
On the other side, a middle-aged man in golden armor was floating in the air. He looked at the dozens of ghosts with a hideous smile on his face. Then, he waved his hand. A light flashed between his eyebrows. A beam of black light shot out and stopped in the air.
It was a small black flag. It was only the size of a palm. There were many complicated characters engraved on it. They looked like wandering tadpoles, emitting a monstrous black light!
The small flag expanded in the wind. In an instant, it became ten feet tall. The black light became thicker and thicker. Moreover, there seemed to be a powerful Yin energy. Within a thousand feet of the Dragon Village, a layer of white frost covered the area.
"Ka ka!" Wutian clenched his fists. His fingernails pierced through his skin and into his flesh. However, he was completely unaware of this. He stared at the picture.
The middle-aged man in golden armor shouted. The small black flag shot out countless beams of black light, binding the dozens of ghosts in the air.
They were screaming and struggling. Their resentment soared into the sky. They were unyielding. However, the black flag shone brightly and wrapped them up. They could not escape. They could not resist at all. They were all sucked into the small flag.
Although Wutian could only see the picture and could not hear anything, he could still feel the despair and helplessness of the villagers' ghosts. They were unyielding and miserable …
Unknowingly, tears began to fall again!
Then, the man in golden armor shouted again. He pointed his finger in the air and a black mark appeared. It fused into the small flag. In the center of the black flag, a black ghost face appeared. It was extremely ferocious!
Then, the ghost face opened its mouth and sucked. The dozens of ghosts were sucked into its mouth and disappeared. They became food.
In the end, the small flag shrunk rapidly. It turned into a beam of black light and shot back into the middle-aged man's forehead. Not far from the man in golden armor, there was a fiery bird. On the bird's back stood two figures. They were Huo Shi and Liu Yan.
The beautiful woman in white waved her hand and the picture disappeared. Then, she said in a gloomy voice, "Our Asura Palace has always been unscrupulous. We know that the dead are already dead. However, he didn't even let the ghosts go. His actions are really outrageous."
Wutian closed his eyes. His white hair fluttered in the wind. After a while, he opened his eyes and asked, "Who is this person?"
"He is the vice leader of the Fire Cloud Sect. He is also the younger brother of the Fire Sage. His name is Huo Tan." The beautiful woman said. However, when she saw Wutian's eyes, she was stunned.
She did not see any anger or sadness in Wutian's eyes. There was only calmness. It was as if these ghosts had nothing to do with him.
However, the beautiful woman had a feeling that he had changed in a certain aspect. He had become mysterious and unfathomable. He even gave her a sense of fear that she had never felt before.
"Huo Tan …" Wutian said calmly, "Bring me to the Fire Cloud Sect!"
"En, don't tell me you want to …"
Wutian sneered, "Senior, why do you think I want to go to the Fire Cloud Sect? Find Huo Tan for revenge? I won't do anything beyond my capabilities. I just want to see my two old friends. "
It had been a year since he last saw Longhu and Lin Shan. Wutian was a little worried. Originally, he wanted to wait until he was strong enough to go there. However, now that he had an expert by his side, it would be a waste if he didn't make use of it.
Moreover, if nothing unexpected happened, he planned to take the two away. It was too dangerous to stay in the Fire Cloud Sect.
The beautiful woman looked at him deeply and nodded in agreement.
"Wait, let's go back to the Emerald Mountain Residence first, then to the Fire Cloud Sect."
Wutian suddenly changed his mind. The cold smile on his face did not disappear.
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