Feng Qingchen quickly caught Yan Ruyu. She found that his body was burning hot. She touched his clothes and found that they had been soaked in sweat. It was obvious how much pain Yan Ruyu had endured.
"Zhan'er, where is Ruyu's natal lotus?"
"Father, Ruyu gave it to that little girl."
Feng Qingchen was shocked. He looked at Yu Ge, who also asked, "Did he give it to her before she died?"
Feng Zhan nodded. Feng Qingchen and Yu Ge fell silent.
"Zhan'er, carry Ruyu on your back first."
"Mother, what are you going to do?"
"I'm not sure. Let's go back to the Charm Forest first."
Feng Zhan didn't ask any more questions. He carried Yan Ruyu on his back.
"But Father, how can we go back?"
Feng Qingchen clapped his hands. The huge and mighty Zhujiuming appeared in front of them again. Zhujiuming was originally Yan Ruyu's divine beast. It was called the most evil ancient divine beast for a reason. It was not afraid of anyone in the Nine States, but when facing Feng Qingchen, who was the reincarnation of the Great God Huangyan, it still felt a chill in its heart.
It should be known that among the children of the Eternal Great Emperor, only Huangyan had truly inherited his legacy. So when it saw Feng Qingchen, even though he was just the reincarnated Huangyan, Zhujiuming couldn't help but tremble. It had hidden itself away earlier.
"Great God."
"Zhujiuming, you don't need to hide from me. You've accompanied Ruyu on his expeditions all these years. You've worked hard."
"The Great God is too kind. It's my duty."
"This time, I'll ask the Heavenly Emperor to pardon your previous crimes and let your name be rightfully listed in the divine register."
Zhujiuming raised its huge head, its eyes full of shock.
"Is that - possible?" Could its evilness be so easily erased?
"Take Ruyu and the others back to the Charm Forest first. I'll take care of everything."
"Thank you, Great God."
"Have you ever thought about your future?"
Future? Zhujiuming was in a dilemma when it heard this. To be honest, today was the first day after its awakening. Before that, it had always followed the Emperor. Now, if it was asked to think about its future, all it felt was melancholy.
"What's wrong?"
"Great God, I have an unkind request."
"Speak."
"Can I continue to follow the Emperor?"
"You want to continue following Ruyu?"
"Yes. I've been with the Emperor for so many years. I'm used to his presence. He treats me like a friend. I can't abandon him."
"If that's the case, do you know what the consequences will be?"
Zhujiuming said calmly, "I'm willing to give up my original form and serve the Emperor in the form of Bai Ze for the rest of my life."
"What about your name in the divine register?"
"I can give it up. I hope the Great God will grant my wish."
"Have you thought it through?"
"After much consideration, this is the only way."
"Then fine. I'll grant your wish."
Under Feng Qingchen's guidance, Zhulong willingly had its original form taken away. In fact, Zhujiuming had thought this through carefully. Over the years with Yan Ruyu, it had gotten used to having such a master by its side. It had originally thought that if Yan Ruyu wanted to destroy the world, it would be the most powerful sword in his hand, invincible in battle.
However, after Feng Qingchen and Yu Ge appeared, Zhujiuming saw Yan Ruyu's reaction. It knew that the master was everything to it, but it was not the only one to the master. Family still held an important place in the master's heart.
The reason it was willing to transform into Bai Ze and continue to accompany Yan Ruyu was that it had developed human feelings. It pretended not to care about that time together, but it had to admit that those memories were deeply engraved in its mind.
It, Zhulong, Zhujiuming, also known as the most evil divine beast in the Three Realms, was respected and feared by everyone, but no one had ever truly gotten along with it. It also longed for love, for companions, and for someone to always be by its side. That person was the Emperor. Although his age was less than half of its own, the days they spent together were peaceful and warm. Maybe this was the wish that Zhulong had pursued for a lifetime.
Now, under the hands of the Great God Huangyan, it gave up its original form willingly. To Zhujiuming, it didn't feel regretful at all. Instead, it felt relieved. It was just a name in the divine register. Let the name Zhujiuming exist in history.
After Zhujiuming transformed into Bai Ze, it nodded to Feng Qingchen to express its gratitude and then walked towards Yu Ge, Feng Zhan and the others.
"Thank you for your trouble."
Yu Ge looked at Feng Qingchen and asked, "A Li, aren't you coming?"
"I still have to take care of the remaining matters of Ruyu."
Feng Qingchen looked to the other side. There was the aura of the Supreme Beast.
"Since he was able to lead us here to save Ruyu, it should mean that he can go back with us, right?"
"I hope so." Feng Qingchen said earnestly.
The people in the Heavenly Realm and the Underworld had made many plans and finally achieved their goals. Human nature was the source of all evil, but it was also the only hope that could save them. They had won this bet this time. What about that little girl?
"A Li, our daughter - in - law?"
"Ge'er, I hope your previous arrangements will be useful."
Yu Ge had no choice but to nod.
"If possible, Rong Yan and the others have fulfilled their responsibilities as people from the Charm Forest."
"The probability is only one in ten thousand, but it's the greatest hope you can get for them, Ge'er."
Yu Ge shook her head. As a mother, she still felt like a failure at this moment.
"I'll go first. Come back after you're done."
"Okay."
"By the way, take Nineteen with you. Big Sister and the others haven't seen her for a long time. It's also her responsibility to send the Supreme Beast back to the Underworld."
"Okay, I know, my wife."
Yu Ge looked at Feng Zhan and Nineteen not far away and sighed.
"These two children have a karmic bond from their previous lives. I hope they can have a happy ending in this life."
"Our children have had a rough time in terms of relationships."
"The children are already very lucky to have your support, Ge'er."
Yu Ge forced a smile. She reached out her hand to Nineteen and called her to Feng Qingchen's side. After giving her some instructions, Nineteen looked at Feng Zhan with reluctance in her eyes, but Feng Zhan avoided her gaze. Nineteen nodded, presumably agreeing.
Yu Ge and Feng Zhan took Yan Ruyu back to the Charm Forest first. Here, it returned to tranquility again, as if nothing had ever happened.