The Xuan Shuang hesitated, "Is this … the Poisonous Dragon's Bile? If a mortal drinks it, their intestines and stomach will rot and they will die. But for a demon's internal structure, I don't know what the result will be. Maybe … it will increase their power. I'm sorry, I lied a few days ago. " Li Yijie sighed, "Since I've made a decision, I've considered all possibilities. Perhaps perishing together is the best outcome. "
The Xuan Shuang couldn't do anything to him, so he glanced at Nangong Xue, "What about her? Do you have the heart to abandon her like this? When she wakes up and finds out that you've abandoned her, how sad will she be? " Li Yijie smiled bitterly, "I've already prepared to give her the Heartless Powder. When that happens, she'll forget everything about me. When she wakes up, please watch her drink it with your own eyes. "
The Xuan Shuang followed his gaze and saw the teacup on the ground. He hesitated, "Oh, that's not very good, is it? How can you guarantee that I'll help you? Moreover, this is her memory. What right do you have to delete it? "
Li Yijie said, "It's just erasing my shadow. It's better to end the pain quickly than to prolong the pain. This is the best choice for both of us. "
The Xuan Shuang asserted, "It's the stupidest choice! You just don't dare to face it, so you want to run away. You're afraid that you won't be able to bear her tears and will regret the path you've taken. Your will isn't as strong as you think it is. Moreover, don't you think she's quite pitiful? She's been an orphan since she was young. She's never received any warmth. You want to force her to forget the only senior martial brother in her memory that she loves deeply? "
Li Yijie's expression darkened, and he shouted, "You can't stop me!" His hysteria proved that the Xuan Shuang's guess was correct.
Xuan Shuang sneered and said, "What if I insist?" He raised his arm and a cold light flashed from his sleeve. A hidden weapon shot towards the teacup in Nangong Xue's hand.
Li Yijie didn't have time to draw his sword, so he waved his hand and used his palm to forcefully deflect the concealed weapon. Xuan Shuang sighed, crossed his arms, and said calmly, "Aiya, aiya, I know your secret, but I can't guarantee that I won't accidentally spill the beans. What should I do? Why don't you kill me to silence me? "His expression did not show the slightest hint of panic, instead enthusiastically offering an idea.
Li Yijie's eyes widened. After a while, he suddenly fell to his knees with a "plop". The Xuan Shuang was startled and hurriedly jumped to the side. He frowned and said, "I haven't sat on the throne yet, so there's no need for such a big ceremony. Hey, a man has gold under his knees. Don't kneel to others so easily. You're a good-for-nothing. You're being looked down upon by others! "
Li Yijie suddenly reached out and pressed his hand on Xuan Shuang's shoulder. He exerted more strength in his arms, forcing Xuan Shuang to squat down and look him straight in the eyes. Xuan Shuang saw the raging fire in Xuan Shuang's eyes. It was not impossible for Xuan Shuang to strangle him on the spot. He gathered his courage and said, "You … what do you want to do?"
Li Yijie's eyes were burning. He said in a deep voice, "Listen to me. A man kneels to the heavens, kneels to the earth, kneels to the emperor, and kneels to his relatives. Sometimes, a man kneels to protect his beloved country, to protect his most beloved person. This is not a begging for mercy by abandoning his dignity, but a request of the highest status. It is a request to give equal respect to both the enemy and our side. Not everyone will encounter this kind of situation in their life. But sometimes, a single kneel can be exchanged for peace, for peace in the world, for the blood of countless officers and soldiers not to be shed in vain. Is it worth it for him to kneel? The most important thing is not an individual's dignity, but the lofty dignity of a nation, or even a country. I have never been complacent about being the Wulin Alliance Leader. On the contrary, I know that I am very insignificant, and I still have a lot of things to learn. If you are a friend, I respect you. If you are an enemy, I also respect you, because the enemy is worthy of my respect. I see you as an equal companion, that's why I am saying these things to you. You know that once I go, I won't be able to come back. But I can't not go. It's fine if she hates me, but we both know that she will still be heartbroken over my death. Even if she doesn't go with me, she won't be happy in the future. What can I do? This is indeed the best solution. We both want her to be happy, don't we? Even if I take ten thousand steps back, even if kneeling is indeed a disgrace to my status, as long as it is for her own good, I don't mind suffering this little humiliation. Because she is someone more important than my life. "
The Xuan Shuang was speechless for a long time. Finally she struggled free from his hands and walked to the side. In a low voice she said, "All day long you talk about great principles to scare people, as if if I don't help you, I will commit a great sin. It's just that … at most I will help you hide the truth, but don't expect me to help you cover up your lies. "
Li Yijie said, "I know you have never liked to meddle in other people's business. In all my life I have also never asked anyone for help. But this time, before I die … I will entrust you with my final request. If you agree, my soul, which is buried under the Yellow Springs, will also be grateful to you. "
The Xuan Shuang waved her hand and said, "Don't talk about it, it makes my hair stand on end." "Thank you very much," Li Yijie said. Not daring to stay any longer, he turned around and walked out. He was afraid that if he looked at Nangong Xue one more time, he would not have the willpower to walk out of that door. "Hey …" the Xuan Shuang called out, but in the end she was still a step too late. She could only stare blankly at his back.
Li Yijie left via a small path. He did not dare to greet the people in the Hall, nor did he dare to answer their questions. He waited until he was several li away before he bought a fast horse in the downtown area of the capital. Without any hesitation he headed northwest.
Along the way he changed his mount several times. He ate and slept in the open; needless to say, the journey was bumpy. One day he finally reached the boundless snowy mountain. He stumbled along the mountain pass. The north wind whistled, the snow sealed the mountain, making the mountain path slippery. Li Yijie used his thousand-catty falling skill, but several times he almost rolled down the mountain.
With great difficulty he finally reached the halfway point. His face and body were cut in several places, and the blood that flowed out quickly turned into icicles. Taking a deep breath, he looked up. Suddenly his eyes lit up. Not far from him was a cave half covered in ice and snow. In front of him was an old man picking ginseng, carrying a wicker basket on his back. His back was stooped, and from time to time he would cough several times. His walking on the mountain path was much more nimble than Li Yijie's. Presumably he had experienced this for many years; practice makes perfect.
Li Yijie was too excited right now; he had never thought that in this kind of vile weather, someone who could walk on the snowy mountain as if nothing had happened must not be an ordinary person. With his hands on the rock wall, he rushed over as fast as he could. "Excuse me," he called out, "May I ask Laozhang …" The old man looked at him coldly, his gaze was as sharp as a knife. "Young man," he said, "Go back to where you came from. You don't know what lies ahead; it is not a place you should go. "
Li Yijie was pleasantly surprised; he thought, "According to what he said, that cave is indeed the place I am looking for." Taking advantage of the wind and snow, he pretended not to hear the old man's warning. Patiently he asked, "May I ask Laozhang, if you want to go to the Tian Mo Blood Cave, do you want to go this way?"
The old man's pair of sharp blade-like eyes looked at him again, sizing him up and down. "So it seems you already know. Why do you still dare to go this way? Do you really not want to live anymore? " Li Yijie was somewhat unhappy. "Then may I ask Laozhang to give me some pointers," he said, "What kind of conditions do I need to be qualified to go this way?"
The old man coldly said, "You must be prepared to die!" Li Yijie looked like he was relieved. "Ever since junior left this place," he said, "I have been prepared to die. Since Laozhang is not willing to help me, junior will not force you. I will go on my own. "While saying that, he wanted to take a detour.
"Hold it!" the old man said. "I have been here for many years precisely to prevent those young people who are blinded by greed from indulging in wild fantasies and seeking the power of the other world. I am afraid that the person who introduced you to this place has not explained everything clearly to you. Once you enter the cave, not only do you have to solve more than a dozen mechanisms, even if you are lucky enough to get to the blood pool, the demon's blood will not be compatible with anyone's constitution. Perhaps only one in ten million people will be able to do so. And if the two reject each other, naturally the demon's devouring and destructive power will be even greater. In an instant, it will cause people's lungs to fester and they will die. Even if someone can withstand it, they will still have to go through inhuman pain during the fusion process. Those who cannot withstand it will still die on the spot. Do you think it is so easy to become a demon? If that were the case, I am afraid the world would not only be filled with four-legged toads, but also demons. I have carefully advised each and every one of the young people who come here because I can foresee their end. I don't want them to do anything stupid. "
Li Yijie interrupted, "Then, did they listen to your advice?"
"No!" the old man said. "No one paid any attention to this rotten old man's heartfelt words." Li Yijie's face immediately revealed an expression of disdain.
The old man did not bicker with him. He narrated his story, "These young people are proud and arrogant. Some even wanted to draw their swords and fight with me. Since I could not stop them, and I did not want to annoy them, I let them in. But none of those who entered the cave came out alive. For more than a hundred years, not a single one. "As if he was afraid Li Yijie would not believe him, he deliberately repeated himself.
Li Yijie sighed. Just when the old man thought he had finally persuaded him, Li Yijie suddenly raised his head. His gaze was unprecedentedly firm. He said, "Many thanks for Senior's advice! Junior came from the capital. I have endured all the hardships along the way. I absolutely cannot give up halfway. Any consequences will be borne by this junior alone. Senior, please let me pass. "
The old man heard his resolute and decisive words and was momentarily speechless. After a long time, he seemed to feel sorry for him and said, "Young people do not know the immensity of heaven and earth. They always think that power is everything. Only after experiencing wind and frost will they understand that no matter how powerful one's power is, it cannot affect birth, old age, sickness, and death. It also cannot create true love. Being invincible on the surface may bring a moment of satisfaction, but after a long time, this kind of pleasure will be all in vain. Even if one obtains a supreme position, there is an endless loneliness hidden in it. No one can make you treat them as equals, no one can understand you, no one can match you in strength. At your age, you simply do not understand. Everything is the most beautiful when you look up to it. When it is really at your fingertips, you will realize that it has already lost its value to you. You also do not care about this thing. And all that you have lost is the most precious thing to be born as a human. Because of this, there are many people who have achieved success and fame who have the thought of retiring. Excessive power is not something that should be in this world. It can make you, but it can also destroy you. It all depends on a person's thoughts. If you want to talk about the most tyrannical power in this world, it must be the power of the heart. "
Li Yijie asked curiously, "The power of the heart?" The old man said, "That's right. It is when you relentlessly pursue your dream, when you believe that your wish will be fulfilled. During this process, your will will gradually become mature. It will let you experience your own transformation and even more cherish everything that is hard to come by. You will also encourage the friends around you. When you receive their encouragement, the warmth that surges in your heart will let you remember this feeling and never lose your nature. If you say that becoming a demon is to pursue the ultimate pleasure, when you succeed, you will lose your consciousness, not to mention the opportunity to enjoy. Isn't this also the opposite of your original wish? The pursuit and the path of exploration are the most beautiful. Relying on your own strength, using your own hands to explore the future, only then can you give birth to new expectations. "
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