Shen Chuan cared about nothing else and simply asked, "Yun Zhi Yue, how can I return to my true form? I don’t want to see you get hurt while I remain powerless. I want the strength to protect you."
Yun Zhi Yue was taken aback. "Are you saying that you would even give up your identity as Shen Chuan?"
"Yes, even if it means I am no longer Shen Chuan, I still want to return to my true form. I believe that our memories will not be lost; my true self is still me. If he has the power to protect you, then I am willing to become him."
This time, Yun Zhi Yue was genuinely moved. Throughout many lifetimes, no one understood how proud the King of Hell was better than her. Now, Shen Chuan was willing to give up being himself just to protect her—this was something she had never considered.
Calculating the time, Feng Rujiao should be making her move in the Heavenly Realm soon; she would never let Yun Zhi Yue go. Thus, this dimension truly wouldn’t be a place for them to linger.
After a moment of contemplation, she said, "Once the apocalypse is resolved, I will send you back to the Underworld. But which body do you choose: your true form or your soul fragment?"
Shen Chuan was surprised. "True form? Soul fragment?"
Yun Zhi Yue explained the existence of Song Huai, and Shen Chuan's expression darkened; it seemed he had connected some dots.
【Damn it, Yun Zhi Yue, your heart is treacherous! Shi Ye actually thought you were doing this for your master. Who knew you were instigating Song Huai behind his back, causing chaos in the Underworld? The ancients were not wrong; the most poisonous thing is a woman's heart. You’re still trying to manipulate Shen Chuan—you're simply inhuman!】
【I’m not human; I’m grass.】
【Grass? Damn it, did I not know you were grass? That’s just a metaphor! If you're going to play like this, then Shi Ye won't hold back either; we’ll see whose methods are superior.】
【Ah, if you can take it from me, then go ahead; there are still plenty of Soul Fragments left.】
The Reincarnation Stone scoffed, "Who told you there are plenty? Once this piece is collected, there will be none left."
The Reincarnation Stone fell silent, but Yun Zhi Yue's eyes flickered with urgency. "Clarify: once this piece is collected, how many pieces are left? Or is it just Song Huai's piece remaining?"
No matter how Yun Zhi Yue pressed for answers, the Reincarnation Stone remained tight-lipped, leaving her anxious and frustrated.
【Damn it, what’s there to hide? The King of Hell doesn’t have some unmentionable identity, does he?】
The Reincarnation Stone sighed in defeat. "It’s not that he has an unmentionable identity; it’s just that I don’t know where his true form is either—it's troubling."
As for which body Shen Chuan would choose to return to, he had no answer at that moment. Just then, the two of them returned from their conversation.
Ouyang Yan didn’t appear sad at all; instead, he had transformed back into the appearance of Su Ye. His expression seemed slightly bittersweet—Yun Zhi Yue wasn’t sure if she was mistaken.
"Yan Jie," she called out.
Ouyang Yan laughed heartily. "Sister-in-law! Thanks to you resolving a piece of my worries, I now understand that Yan Su is merely a part of Su Ye. He’s so remarkable; I’m genuinely happy."
With those words, her guilt dissipated. It was better for him to be Su Ye than Yan Su; now she could finally forget him completely. While she wasn’t old yet, she could find a partner and perhaps even have a child—what a delightful prospect!
Yun Zhi Yue was momentarily stunned, thinking to herself that it was just like Huai Yin to never feel sorrow for anyone. After all, she loved nothing more than listening to others' tragic tales; perhaps she was overthinking it.
Su Ye smiled and said, "Well then, I wish you find an old man who doesn't mind your wrinkled face before you get too old. This girl and I still have things to discuss, so feel free to indulge in your fantasies about the future."
Seeing Su Ye tease Yun Zhi Yue, Ouyang Yan couldn't shake off the feeling that there was something off about his words. She muttered, "Is he trying to disgust me?"
Shen Chuan bluntly replied, "He hopes you live a life of solitude."
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