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When I returned home, Chitaki and Molin were already there. Seeing me back safely, they both sighed in relief. Chitaki grabbed my hand and asked with concern, "Did the Su Family give you any trouble?"
I shook my head. "No."
"Is that really all you can say?"
I knew Chitaki didn't believe me. I wanted to act like everything was fine, but sometimes it was just too hard to do so.
Molin glanced at me while studying the information we had gathered today and suddenly said, "Lin You is the new head of the Su Family, right?"
I was taken aback for a moment before nodding. Molin was more sensitive to certain matters than I was; he must have guessed during the Four Sisters Spring event.
"What about her? Is she going to oppose you?"
I shook my head again and sat down on the sofa. Little Qiongqi immediately ran over and nestled in my arms. Looking at him made me miss Jun Chong even more; he had been silent for too long, and I had no idea how he was doing.
"Xiao You has her own reasons."
"Reasons?" Chitaki scoffed. "Is deceiving you for so long really a reason? There's not a single decent person in the Su Family."
I knew Chitaki had always disliked the Su Family, much like Jun Chong did. To be honest, I didn't like them either. If it weren't for Su Xun and Su Yi's obsession, things wouldn't have come to this point.
But everything had already happened.
"What does she want from you?"
I recounted what Lin You had told me, and Chitaki sneered at it. "I'd like to see if she ends up taking her own life; as your friend, that would be the best way."
"Suicide?"
I didn't know if Lin You would do such a thing. There would inevitably be a final confrontation between us due to Su Xun's obsession—either she would die or I would.
A veil of worries covered my mind, and I felt a slight headache. Curled up on the sofa, I stroked Little Qiongqi's fur and murmured, "I want to go to the Underworld to find Jun Chong. Xiao You wouldn't lie to me about certain things. I'm really worried about Jun Chong. If Jun Rui has tampered with the last layer of the seal, then Jun Chong is in great danger. At this moment, Shizui is in the Underworld, and the only one who can help Jun Chong is Mu Yan. I want to help him with the resources he gave me."
"I know you're worried, but staying in the human world is the best thing for him."
Chitaki sat beside me, patting my head and persuading me, "We have already investigated those deceased individuals; they were indeed pure Yin and pure Yang. Juechen sent word today that if this situation continues, the Demon Realm will definitely invade the Underworld within ten days. The only thing we can do is to reverse their fates. There aren't many pure Yin and pure Yang individuals, especially not in the same city. Since the Demon Realm has chosen this place as their entry point, they won't spread out widely to other areas. Even if they do expand, it will be after rescuing their Demon King. So as long as we prevent them from completing their formation and opening the Underworld Ghost Path within ten days, the Demon Realm will be thwarted. We can't intervene in Underworld matters; all we can do is protect this city. Qianqian is also on her way. Anxin, we won't lose."
When Qianqian was mentioned, Molin paused slightly in his research but ultimately said nothing, listening to us while studying.
"Those who defy fate are destined for a bad end! Chitaki, you can't do this!" I panicked; even without anyone telling me, I knew that going against heaven would not lead to a good outcome. "There must be another way."
"Perhaps there is one more method."
Molin suddenly spoke up, his voice low and hoarse as he placed his palm on the black-and-white paper before looking directly at me.
That glance was light yet profound enough to leave one unable to comprehend.
"What method?"
Chitaki and I asked in unison; how could Molin know of a method that even Chitaki was unaware of?
Molin straightened his posture, his determination as firm as iron rods. His lips moved slightly as he said, "Anxin, you should go to the Underworld."
" Molin, are you crazy? Jun Chong wants her here for her safety."
In contrast to Chitaki's vehement opposition, I found Molin's suggestion quite puzzling. "What’s your reasoning?"
"Going there might be dangerous, but if you don't go, you'll definitely regret it." Molin stood up from the sofa and walked in front of me, pulling something from his pocket and placing it in front of me. "This is what Cangling gave me before leaving, telling me to hand it to you."
"The Soul Bell?" I exclaimed, surprised as I took the bell. "Wasn't this in Jun Rui's possession? How did it end up with Cangling?"
Molin shook his head, pressed his lips together, and furrowed his brow slightly. "He only mentioned that the Soul-Calling Bell and the Soul Bell are connected; the rest you already know."
I suddenly remembered that Cangling had told me in my previous life that the Soul Bell and the Soul-Calling Bell were modified by Su Yi. When combined, they would emit a more powerful force, which was the prototype of that magical artifact. As for what exactly it was, perhaps only a few knew.
The Soul-Calling Bell can calm souls, while the Soul Bell can disturb them; no creature with a soul can escape its influence.
If we could combine the Soul Bell and the Soul-Calling Bell, it would surely play a crucial role. Moreover, these two items had been sought after by the Qi family for a reason.
I made my decision. "I want to go to the Underworld."
Molin smiled slightly and nodded.
"But how do we get there?" Chitaki, seeing my determination, didn't press further and turned to Tao Wu. "Do you have a way?"
Tao Wu shook his head. "Entering the Underworld through the Underworld Ghost Path is definitely not an option now, and there's no Ghost Bus either. Unless someone on that side comes to assist us, there's nothing I can do."
After finally making up my mind, I was faced with another obstacle. Although Molin and I had both been to the Underworld, we had no idea how to get there or return because Jun Chong had deliberately made me sleep when he brought me back to the human world.
Outside, the sky gradually darkened. Chitaki and Tao Wu went out to search for pure Yin and pure Yang individuals while Molin and I stayed at home, continuing to think of other ways.
" Molin, do you think Xiao You will help us?"
Molin walked to the floor-to-ceiling window, gazing at the dark sky that had been devoid of stars for several nights. After a long pause, he finally said, "She will."
A spark ignited in my heart as a smile spread across my face while I looked at the endless night. "I believe in her. Even if she is controlled by Su Xun's obsession, her heart is kind. For the sake of peace in the human world, she will surely lead the Su family into action. I also believe in Su Ziqian; although he doesn't seem like a good person, he is not Su Xun. Both Su Xun and Su Yi are part of the past now, right?"
Molin remained silent, and the atmosphere settled once more until the doorbell rang from outside.
I turned to open the door, only to find that the visitor was none other than Jun Jun, whom I hadn't seen in a long time.
"Jun Jun!"
Seeing Jun Jun safe and sound filled me with joy, and I embraced her tightly. Then I noticed a small azure bird perched on her shoulder, nestled against her side, quietly blinking its little eyes as if to greet me.
In that moment, whether it was the joy of reunion or memories of Lianchi that stirred within me, my nose tingled, and tears welled up in my eyes.
Jun Chong had told me that Lianchi had sacrificed half of his soul to save Jun Jun, along with their connection.
As time passed, Jun Jun's memories of him would fade until she completely forgot him. On that day, Lianchi would be lost forever, unable to say anything or appear before her in human form during that time.
"Why are you crying? Did you miss me too much?" Jun Jun teased, pinching my cheek playfully. "I'm doing just fine, so don't start crying as soon as you see me."
I blinked rapidly, trying to hold back my tears, and laughed out loud. "Jun Jun, you're safe! That's wonderful. Where have you been all this time?"
"I lost my spiritual power and had to walk back, so it took quite a while." Seeing my eyes glistening again, Jun Jun waved her hand dismissively. "Anxin, I have no regrets about what I did, so you don't need to feel guilty. I came to find you because I want you to go to the Underworld. I've received reliable news that the Demon Realm will definitely attack the Forbidden Tower within three days and release the Demon King. The Underworld is already in chaos; you need to help Jun Chong and deliver this thing to him."
Jun Jun pulled out a box from her bag. It was adorned with intricate patterns and bore a large character for "Seal" at the opening, flickering as if it had been sealed by someone—definitely not something that could be opened casually.
"I don't know what this is either; all I know is that Hikaki asked me to bring it to you. Remember, you must deliver the box safely to Jun Chong before meeting with the Demon King."
"Why?"
Jun Jun shook her head. "I don't know either. His methods are rarely understood by anyone. It seems like it would be better to hand this directly to Jun Chong, but he insists that I pass it on to you."
"Then I'll make sure it gets there safely; don't worry." I cradled the box in my hands and looked at Jun Jun. I bit my lip hesitantly before finally asking, "Jun Jun, did you see Heart Eyes at Heavenly Pool Mountain?"
Since our separation, I have deliberately tried not to think of Junxin. However, blood ties are hard to sever. Seeing Jun Jun return from there, I couldn't help but wonder how Junxin was doing.
Jun Jun smiled knowingly. "Oh, she's doing very well. Hikaki dotes on her like she’s his own heart. Since she is a Demon Fetus, she has grown from a baby to the size of a five-year-old child, looking more and more like you and Jun Chong."
"Does she—never mind."
I bit my lip, wanting to ask if she remembered me. As a mother, I was destined never to touch my own child, not even having the chance to see her from afar. I missed her; I wanted to know how she was doing and watch her grow, but all of that was impossible.
Although I could ask Jun Jun for some information, I feared that knowing more would only deepen my longing to the point of despair. With great enemies looming ahead, even if I yearned for her, I had to set those feelings aside for now.
Suddenly, Jun Jun opened her arms and hugged me, gently patting my back as she whispered, "Anxin, don’t be like this. One day you and your daughter will be together."
I took a deep breath and replied solemnly, "Yes, I believe that."
Although Jun Jun had lost her spiritual power, she still remembered the Yin-Yang Techniques of the Su Family. She was in charge of setting up the formation while Qianliang and Molin and Tao Wu provided spiritual support. Using the dark energy of the Midnight moonlight, they opened the gateway to the Underworld, and Qiongqi grew larger to accompany me on my journey.
Just as I rode Qiongqi through the gateway to the Underworld, a Black Wind suddenly swept through. In an instant, Miasma poured down like a torrential rainstorm, breaking through the hard-won entrance to the Underworld.
In the midst of the Black Wind, I clung tightly to Qiongqi as we were separated from them by the Miasma. A black shadow slowly took shape before me—a man dressed in a Black Cloak with extremely pale skin who flashed me a strange smile.
"Anxin, come with me into the Demon Realm!"
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