Chapter 247: The Prototype for

The two women had never thought there would be such an arrogant person.

But what they found absurd was that the incomparably terrifying Chi beast, after a brief moment of being stunned, began to nod frantically.

If one can live, who would want to die?

To show its sincerity, it took the initiative to hand over the suffering Mingjun.

Shen He and Yun Jin then remembered that their initial goal was to save people, not to escape from here.

Until Mingjun was delivered to them, the two women found it somewhat incredible.

One had to know that this was an Archon retainer; at its peak, its body was the size of Mount Tianheng, and the terrifying disaster it could unleash could easily wipe out a city.

"Tsk, it actually chose to submit."

Luo Li had originally wanted to finish it off completely; it had escaped once, but it wouldn't have such good luck a second time.

Who knew the Chi beast wouldn't be stubborn at all.

In this way, it wouldn't be right for him to just behead it without asking questions.

Falling into deep thought, Luo Li considered how to arrange it.

Waiting anxiously for its own fate, the Chi beast didn't dare to move.

It knew well that obeying orders still gave it a glimmer of hope for survival, but if it harbored any ulterior motives, the next moment would be its destruction.

"Forget it, you stay here; when the Chasm opens again, go over there and mine."

Chi beast: "..."

I, a dignified Archon retainer, end up only having the use of mining?!

"Do you have any objections?"

The Chi beast shook its head quickly, indicating that Luo Li's decision was very wise.

As long as it could live, mining was fine.

One wondered if the Sea Archon, if still alive, would drown this shameful thing in the deep sea directly.

Seeing the matter end with a dramatic conclusion, Shen He's gaze remained fixed on Luo Li for an exceptionally long time.

Casually injecting a large amount of Honkai energy into the Chi beast's body, Luo Li left a safeguard.

After all, if it didn't listen, it could be converted into a Honkai beast at any time, destroying its mind and shaping a new consciousness.

Until everything was settled.

Finally returning to the three women, seeing Mingjun, who could now open his eyes, looking slightly weak, Luo Li said casually: "Alright, the matter is solved; this person only needs to rest for a few days. Let's go back first."

With the Chi beast's active submission, the barrier that had plagued the surroundings had already dissipated.

That evil and terrifying feeling quietly vanished.

A quarter of an hour later!

The village at the foot of Mount Tianheng!

Having escaped death, Mingjun thanked the group repeatedly, but his gaze was very complex when it fell on Shen He.

"Ah-He, you've finally returned."

On the way back, Yun Jin and Rosalyne learned the name of this girl who resembled a goddess, and also learned that she had actually taken an immortal as her master.

Shen He said softly: "Uncle Mingjun, I was just passing by; I originally intended to go to Liyue Harbor."

The implication was that coming here was just an accident.

However, Luo Li saw her gaze flickering somewhat.

It seemed that even after living in the mountains for more than ten years, no matter how indifferent one's heart was, it would still ripple; Shen He was no exception.

Even if she didn't understand whether she still harbored nostalgia for home and kin, just by following some hazy sentiment, she would return here to see how her father, who had been obsessed and unrepentant in the past, was doing now.

Seeing her cold and indifferent like a goddess, Mingjun, who hadn't discovered anything unusual, sighed: "Alas, it was my fault back then; if only I could have stopped your father sooner, it wouldn't have come to this."

Yun Jin asked curiously: "Is there some hidden story in this?"

She had an intuition that what was hidden in Mingjun's words might be the very purpose of her trip.

Sighing, looking at Shen He's proud and lonely figure, the guilty Mingjun recounted the past.

Back then, Shen He's family was a happy one, but after her mother died of illness, everything changed.

Her husband sought evil arts to resurrect his wife.

Eventually, he obtained a secret scroll stating that by offering a sacrifice to a summoned "fairy," one could reclaim the life of the deceased with a living body.

Clearly, Shen He was that "sacrifice."

Obviously, the final result was not good; the wife could not be resurrected, and believing that he had killed his child, the husband was devastated and committed suicide after living for a few more years.

Hearing this story, Yun Jin was silent, her gaze subconsciously looking at Shen He's proud back with heartache.

Although the prototype for "The Divine Damsel of Devastation" seemed to have been found and the goal achieved, Yun Jin did not feel happy.

So she was carrying such a painful past.

The only consolation was that the child had fought alone and survived, and was adopted by an immortal, growing into a stunning beauty.

Rosalyne had no reaction to this; when it came to being miserable, she was a professional.

The blood and tears shed over five hundred years were far more painful than those of Shen He, who couldn't perceive emotions.

And Luo Li was even more so; having experienced the passing of many friends and lovers, that heart was already clear and calm, undisturbed by ripples.

"Since Miss Shen He is going to Liyue Harbor, why don't we go together?"

Yun Jin's suggestion was accepted by Shen He; after the battle just now, they probably had a bit more camaraderie, and her attitude was better than it was toward strangers.

The main reason for this lay in Luo Li.

He claimed to know her Master, Cloud Retainer, and because of this relationship, Shen He was willing to travel together, taking the opportunity to ask about her Master.

Leaving the village at the foot of Mount Tianheng, the group traveled together back to Chihu Rock in Liyue Harbor.

In the process, the group became quite familiar with each other.

Yun Jin also shook off the mood from not long ago and said happily: "I have new ideas for 'The Divine Damsel of Devastation'; I hope to present a play that satisfies Mr. Luo Li by then."

"Then I wish you success."

Luo Li was quite looking forward to Yun Jin's play.

Although young, the temperament of a famous performer could no longer be hidden.

Coupled with being a refined and clever little beauty, watching her play made one's mood even more pleasant.

"I certainly won't let Mr. Luo Li down." Yun Jin said with a smile, looking at the sky: "It's getting late; taking this opportunity, why don't I invite everyone to Xinyue Kiosk for dinner? I'm quite familiar with the owner of Xinyue Kiosk, so I should be able to persuade them to add a table."

Having gained new ideas for a play today, and having made new friends, Yun Jin was in a very good mood and extended the invitation.

Rosalyne frowned slightly, somewhat dissatisfied that their two-person world had been broken.

But seeing Luo Li readily agree, she couldn't refuse and could only bury her unhappiness in her heart.

Shen He hesitated for a moment, but ultimately chose to agree.

Although the cold goddess didn't have many expressions, the demeanor she displayed made it clear that she wasn't as unapproachable as she appeared on the outside. ===== CHAPTER 249 =====