During Li Tangâs recovery period, the Song Family did not appear, as if, just as she said, the Song Family didnât dare to lay hands on her.
Aside from his exchange with Chuzheng that day, Li Tang remained silent afterward, his face taut all day, his gaze shifting from empty and numb to dark and deep.
However, when Chuzheng appeared, he would slightly soften that kind of gaze.
Chuzheng felt that he had already turned dark, should she still stop him? Maybe it would be better to finish him off.
The Kingâs Account roared to stop her.
The Kingâs Account was very weary; it was trying to prevent two people from turning to the dark side!!
Chuzheng also had no clue about the Soul-Extinguishing Nail in Li Tangâs body.
He himself wouldnât speak of it, probably convinced that the Soul-Extinguishing Nail couldnât be removed. Talking about it would be useless and would only tear open old wounds for all to see, preserving that last bit of his dignity.
After many days, Li Tang was able to walk on the ground.
He walked to the door, preparing to go out for a breath of fresh air, but when he pulled on the door, it didnât move.
Li Tang: ââ¦â
Li Tang pulled harder, but the door didnât budge.
He turned and walked to the window. The window was open, and the sound of the wind blew in through it, passing over his face.
However, as his hand reached out, he felt a burning sensation.
The entire room was enclosed with some kind of barrier.
Li Tang withdrew his hand and quietly sat back down on the bedâshe had trapped herself in here.
In those days when he couldnât get out of bed, he hadnât taken notice, and with the shop assistantâs normal comings and goings, he didnât think about itâ¦
Li Tangâs hand clenched the edge of the bed slightly.
Now that he had come out, he could not die!
He had to become stronger!
No one would be able to bully him again.
Li Tang raised his hand to cover his shoulder, but what about the Soul-Extinguishing Nail inside his body? Without removing it, he wouldnât be able to cultivate⦠neither spiritual cultivation nor demonic cultivation was possible.
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There was a noise at the door, Li Tang released his hand and lay back down on the bed.
Chuzheng entered from outside, carrying a bag of snacks, took Li Tangâs hand, and placed it in his palm, âYou can walk now, right? Pack up, weâre leaving the city today.â
The question at the beginning was not meant as an inquiry at all.
She had everything arranged, it was merely a symbolic notification to him.
The palm of Li Tangâs hand was burning hot, the pastries wrapped in oilpaper radiating a fresh fragrance.
These days when she came back, she would occasionally bring such pastries.
Sometimes for her, sometimes just left there, completely baffling as to what she was thinking.
Or perhaps, ever since he met this woman, he had no idea what she really wanted to do.
âLeaving the city?â Li Tang sat up, âFor what?â
Chuzheng walked to a cabinet beside him, her back to him, and said calmly, âSomeone knows how to remove the Devil-Vanquishing Nail, Iâm taking you to find him.â
Li Tang was stunned; since the day she had asked and he hadnât answered, she never asked again, as if she had forgotten about the Soul-Extinguishing Nail entirely.
His throat was somewhat dry, âYouâ¦â
Chuzheng waited a few seconds for him, seeing that he said nothing, she said indifferently, âPack up, Iâm waiting for you downstairs.â
Li Tang watched her leave the room. Should he go with her?
He tried walking to the door and found that it could be openedâshe had removed the barrier.
Now if he ranâ¦
Li Tang stepped out of his room, below was a bustling street. Once he entered the crowd, it would be difficult for her to catch him.
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After settling the bill with the shopkeeper, Chuzheng left the inn and stood in front of a carriage.
The carriage driver smiled obligingly at her, and Chuzheng placed a bag full of Spirit Stones into his hand, making him grin from ear to ear.
This guest was incredibly generous; he couldnât earn this much in a year.
âMiss, weâve been waiting for almost half an hour,â the driver reminded Chuzheng.
Chuzheng sat in front of the carriage, her legs dangling, swinging lightly. Upon hearing the driverâs voice, she paused and looked back at the inn.
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Just as I was wondering whether that weakling had run off, suddenly I saw the young man emerge from the inn.
The young man had a stern face as he walked towards Chuzheng, silently locking eyes with her for a moment.
Chuzheng boarded the carriage first. After hesitating, the young man also got on, sitting in a corner.
The coachman immediately started leading the horses out of the city.
âLook quickly, those are cultivators from the Ziyun Sect!â
âIs the Ziyun Sect recruiting this year?â
âOf course, they recruit every three years. Iâve been preparing for this for a long time. If I can get into the Ziyun Sect and become a real cultivator, life will be so much better!â
âLetâs go, letâs go, theyâre heading to the Song Family. Letâs go have a look.â
Chuzheng lifted the curtain of the carriage and looked up into the sky.
A massive roc soared overhead, with several individuals in white robes standing atop it, resembling immortals descending upon the earth, while the common folk below cheered and followed the roc.
The Ziyun Sectâ¦
Lin Chenâs sect.
I wonder if Lin Chen is dead⦠He probably isnât, otherwise, I would have certainly reversed time by now.
While all the townspeople were heading towards the Song Family, one carriage leisurely made its way out of the city in the opposite direction, gradually disappearing into the distance.
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Baiying Valley.
âMiss, please return. Our Valley Masterâs quota for patient consultations this year has already been used up.â
The child bowed respectfully.
Chuzheng calmly pulled out a pouch of Spirit Stones.
âMiss, the Valley Master truly wonât be treating any more patients this year. Please come early next year.â The child remained unmoved.
Another pouch was produced.
âMiss, the Valley Master really wonât see you,â the child said helplessly, shaking his head.
Chuzheng, with an expressionless face, spilled out a pile of Spirit Stones, almost as tall as the child. Chuzheng kicked it over, and the Spirit Stones clattered down, burying the childâs legs.
ââ¦â The child swallowed hard: âPlease wait a moment, I will go and report again.â
Li Tang, standing beside Chuzheng: ââ¦â
Along this journey, he had seen how she spent Spirit Stones. Others wished they could split a single stone to spend it, while she wished she could spend several stones as one.
It took a while for the child to return, making a gesture of invitation: âMiss, sir, this way please.â
Chuzheng tossed out a few more Spirit Stones. The corner of the childâs mouth twitched slightly, and he summoned several other children to carry the Spirit Stones away.
It was said in Baiying Valley that the Valley Masterâs medical skills were exceptional, but the Valley Master only treated twelve patients each year.
One per month.
Once the twelve slots were filled, no other patients were accepted.
Li Tang didnât believe that this person could remove the Soul-Extinguishing Nail inside his body. He had followed Chuzheng all this way, and every time she said that someone could do it.
But every time they approached someone, either they were incapable, or they had never heard of it.
Yet every time, she seriously said, next time it would definitely be possible.
Li Tang also felt like he was going mad for not fleeing and wasting time here with her. How many times had she mentioned ânext timeâ?
Baiying Valley was filled with various medicinal herbs, and the entire valley was imbued with the scent of medicine.
The child led them through the winding paths, and as they entered a bamboo forest, he turned back and instructed, âPlease follow me closely.â
The child moved through the bamboo with a particular stride. When Chuzheng entered, she felt discomfort, her body swaying slightly, but Li Tang, who was behind her, supported her.
Li Tang helped her keep up with the child, and after they exited the bamboo forest, he let go of her.
Chuzheng looked back at the bamboo forest thoughtfully. Was it rejecting the power inside her, because she belonged to the Demon Clan?
But why was Li Tang unaffected?
He was also half of the Demon Clan; why the discrimination? Idiotic!
âXiao Zhu, you may leave now.â
The child had just brought them to the entrance when an ancient voice sounded from within.
The child bowed to Chuzheng and Li Tang and left.
Chuzheng, unphased, walked in without changing her expression, with Li Tang following suit.