"Back then, Emperor Feng Ji actually perished together with Yue Chen, but for some reason, Yue Chen survived," Yun Han recalled these past events and couldn't help but sigh. His eyes were full of melancholy. He paused for a moment and then continued, "Later, I secretly investigated and found out that he showed signs of practicing the Longevity Spell."
People who had practiced the Longevity Spell would all have dark red scars on their bodies. Yun Han had once accidentally seen the scars on Yue Chen. To hide this secret, Yue Chen killed everyone who had seen the scars on him, including his own subordinates.
"What is the Longevity Spell? Aren't gods already immortal?" Yun Luo asked out the doubt in her heart, which was also what everyone was curious about.
Seeing their expressions, Yun Han couldn't help but smile. "No living being in this world can escape the Heavenly Way. After gods die, they usually enter the cycle of reincarnation. But after practicing the Longevity Spell, he becomes an immortal being and can be reborn infinitely in his original body."
"Then doesn't it mean he's truly immortal?!"
Qing Xuan smacked his lips in amazement. "How long has he been alive then?"
"I'm not sure how long," Yun Han thought seriously.
"In that case, we also need the God - Slaying Blade to kill him," Yun Xi frowned tightly. This matter was too tricky. They hadn't even seen what the God - Slaying Blade looked like. Jiang Yaoji must also be trying to forge it. They were really caught between two fires.
"Yes," Yun Han nodded. His deep eyes were as quiet as a pool of spring water. When he learned that Yue Chen had practiced the Longevity Spell back then, he had vaguely known that such a situation would come one day.
"We have the Nine - Heavens Crimson Cloud Iron in our hands. It's not that bad when you think about it," Yun Luo said trying to sound relaxed as the atmosphere suddenly became heavy.
"Yeah, let's go back to Qinse Valley first and rescue Gu An and the others from Jiang Yaoji's hands."
"Okay," everyone answered in unison.
After saying that, everyone dispersed. Yu Mingyi didn't say a single word from beginning to end. Watching Ji Yunxi's back as she left, the temperature around him dropped a few degrees.
"Why have you been following me? Do you have something to say?" Ji Yunxi walked to the door of her room, placed her hand on the door frame, and spoke as she pushed the door open.
"I want to go with you," Yu Mingyi stood there straight, his voice a bit stiff.
"Where do you want to go?" Ji Yunxi was a bit stunned. Where was Yu Mingyi going? Was he going the same way as them?
"I also want to go to Qinse Valley with you. I can help you then," Yu Mingyi's voice sank a bit more.
Ji Yunxi sat down at the table. Yu Mingyi walked straight in, and the two sat facing each other.
"No, it's too dangerous."
"Why not? You've seen my magic power. I won't hold you back," Yu Mingyi's face flushed red.
"I appreciate your kindness, but I don't want to involve the Merman Clan." She didn't want to get entangled with Yu Mingyi, and he might be in danger if he followed her.
"Miss Ji, please let me go with you. I promise I won't cause any trouble," Yu Mingyi pleaded.
"No means no," Ji Yunxi remained unmoved.
Yu Mingyi didn't say anything more. In the dim room, he stubbornly sat there. His eyes were filled with endless loneliness, and his figure looked a bit desolate.
It was not until he stood up and left that Ji Yunxi felt something was strange. She wanted to call him back but finally held back.
That's it. Don't get entangled, Ji Yunxi told herself in her heart. Yu Mingyi was a nice person, and she really wanted to make friends with him, but... Yu Mingyi's feelings for her were too obvious, and she didn't want to give him hope and then let him down.
Not long after dinner, Qing Xuan went to Feng Xingzhi's room to get something. After walking a few steps out, he saw Yu Mingyi with a gloomy face, as if someone owed him money.
"Yu Mingyi, you've been so gloomy all day. Who made you angry?" Qing Xuan greeted him with a smile. If you listened carefully, you could detect a hint of schadenfreude.
Qing Xuan knew very well that the only person who could make Yu Mingyi angry was probably his own master.
"No one," Yu Mingyi didn't even give Qing Xuan a look and walked straight past.
Qing Xuan rubbed the back of his head, looking confused. "It seems he's really angry this time!"
"Surely Yunxi rejected his love," Yun Luo looked at Yu Mingyi's back. Her voice drifted in the wind with a hint of regret.
"There's nothing we can do. One is passionate while the other is indifferent," Qing Xuan shook his head pretending to be profound.
"Get out of here," Yun Luo patted his shoulder and yawned as she walked back to her room. "I'm going to sleep."
"Okay, go ahead. I'll go and report Feng Xingzhi's condition to the master today," Qing Xuan waved his hand as a farewell.
There was a knock on the door.
Ji Yunxi opened the door and saw Qing Xuan. She stepped aside to let him in.
Qing Xuan quickly reported today's situation and chatted with her for a few words.
"By the way, what's wrong with Yu Mingyi today? He looked really bad. I saw him on the way when I came out of Feng Xingzhi's room," Qing Xuan remembered Yu Mingyi's expression and couldn't help but laugh. This merman prince was really interesting. All his emotions were written on his face.
"You saw him just now?" A strange feeling flashed through Ji Yunxi's heart so quickly that it was hard to catch.
"Yeah, both Yun Luo and I saw him. He was like a gunpowder keg."
"I don't know. I'm not sure either," Ji Yunxi suppressed the strange feeling in her heart and said calmly.
"Master, then I'll leave first," Qing Xuan stood up.
"Okay," Ji Yunxi sent Qing Xuan out of the door. She felt vaguely uneasy in her heart, always feeling that she had missed something. She couldn't remember it for a moment, so she forced herself not to think about it.
Feng Xingzhi was originally closing his eyes to rest. Suddenly, he smelled a strange odor with a hint of fragrance. He opened his wise eyes and looked around warily. White smoke slowly gathered in the air.
After Yu Mingyi blew the sleeping incense into the room, he quietly observed Feng Xingzhi's every move. When he accidentally met Feng Xingzhi's eyes, he had the illusion that he had been seen through. He quickly stepped back and hid outside the window. His heart was beating a bit faster.
Feng Xingzhi retreated to the corner of the room, holding his breath and concentrating. His eyes swept across the place where Yu Mingyi had just been. It was empty there now, but he was sure that there had been someone there just now. He couldn't be wrong.
Yu Mingyi secretly clenched his fists. It was all Feng Xingzhi's fault. If it weren't for him, Ji Yunxi would surely need his help. As long as he was dead, Ji Yunxi would surely notice him.
The sleeping incense became stronger and stronger. Feng Xingzhi couldn't break free from the ropes and was forced to inhale several mouthfuls. His mind began to blur.
Yu Mingyi turned around and left. His eyes were cold, and the corner of his mouth couldn't help but curl up slightly.