owlsbooks Chapter 1157 - 914: I Understand the Rules!
Chapter 1157 - 914: I Understand the Rules!
She had imagined countless times what it would be like when they met again, but now that the meeting might actually happen, He Miancun realized her emotions weren’t as turbulent as she thought they would be.
"It must be the Snake Demon. As for the appearance... you’ll know once you go down and take a look." Old Dog smacked his lips and said, "Probably the master couldn’t bear watching you get beaten every day, so they found that fellow to clear things up. Perhaps your Heart Demon will be resolved."
Indeed, myriad grievances can breed Heart Demons, and if the root could be removed, they would naturally dissipate.
She floated down gracefully, immediately spotting a familiar figure, narrowed her eyes slightly, and instead of acknowledging him, she saluted Jiang Yuan, "Mr. Jiang, I hope you’re well."
"Ah Cun!" Daoist Huo never expected that after parting ways so long ago, so many years would have passed by the time they met again.
Yet she still appeared dignified and elegant, unchanged in the slightest.
Only then did He Miancun turn to look at him, "Daoist Huo, what was the reason for your abrupt departure without farewell?"
Old Dog perked up, waiting to hear the gossip, while Jiang Yuan waved his hand to signal everyone to leave, allowing those involved to talk privately. Mainly because the timing of Daoist Huo’s departure was too much of a coincidence; just when the girl’s savings were spent, he disappeared without a word, leading inevitably to misunderstandings.
Not to mention that even though Jiang Yuan didn’t know Huo Jue for long, he discovered that Huo’s glibness outmatched even Xiao Bai’s.
Seeing as it wasn’t a deep-seated grudge, and He Miancun wasn’t unreasonable, clearing things up was easy.
Indeed, the ghost and the demon were left alone by the Furong Spirit Pool’s pavilion for a moment, mainly with Huo Jue explaining while He Miancun occasionally asked a question.
Once the conversation ended, Jiang Yuan watched her Heart Demon meter drop by over half, the remaining bit easily eradicated with two or three hits from the Demon-Subduing Pestle.
"Many thanks to Mr. Jiang for resolving the obsession in my heart." He Miancun softly said a few words to Huo Jue, then hurriedly walked over, bowed deeply, and said with gratitude, "I am not entangled in love and affection, unable to extricate myself. Now that the misunderstanding is resolved, he has explained the difference he was too embarrassed to mention before.
The loss of contact was due to his failed Tribulation Crossing. During a moment of clarity as he gathered himself to self-rescue, he could have sent me a message. However, Huo Jue, too concerned about saving face, feared I would ridicule him for seeking my help, nearly leading to his own demise.
I have dispelled the obsession and passed the emotional tribulation; I have an impudent request and hope Mr. Jiang can grant it."
Jiang Yuan watched as Huo Jue’s eyes sparkled, realizing that with the misunderstanding resolved, according to convention, it was time to rekindle the old relationship. Besides, living in the small courtyard wouldn’t delay her cultivation, and it was far better than when the two had to accommodate each other previously, which was always inconvenient.
So he cheerfully replied, "Speak your mind freely!"
"After the Heart Demon is fully eradicated, I wish to reside at Lotus Peak in the Netherworld," He Miancun said solemnly. "I know that Fengdu City uses the excuse of malevolent spirits escaping to eradicate scattered Ghost Cultivators in the Netherworld for easier management.
The problem is that orthodox Ghost Cultivators must join Fengdu to study the Ghost Immortal Scripture, or else they’re seen as Loose Cultivators and targeted for elimination. Yet it’s unknown how many souls become Ghost Cultivators for various reasons, unable to become Yin Messengers, just like Jian Shichu once was.
If Fengdu were to cut ties indiscriminately, countless Ghost Cultivators might be lost. I want to return to reside at Lotus Peak, and in the process, seek out and shelter virtuous Ghost Cultivators who cannot enter Fengdu City, using Mister’s treasured land to at least protect some young souls.
I swear by Daoxin that I will instruct and manage the sheltered Ghost Cultivators well, and on ordinary days contribute to the mining and excavation efforts. What do you think?"