Chapter 962: The Solution

The Solution

"One body with two souls places an extremely heavy burden on the body to begin with, not to mention the two souls in your body are each stronger than the other... You will easily become extremely hungry and tired. As time goes on, the internal organs of this body will be dragged down, and you will age faster than others."

Shen Nan looked into Chen Ling's eyes. "Although it sounds a bit arrogant, I am indeed the only person in this era who can solve your current predicament without harming the two souls..."

The train moved forward amidst the dull clanking sounds. Chen Ling looked at him in silence for a long time before slowly speaking:

"What do I need to pay?"

Chen Ling was very clear on the problem of one body and two souls, without needing Shen Nan to say more.

As his strength grew stronger and stronger, if he didn't solve the issue of the two souls as soon as possible, this body would have problems sooner or later... But regarding how to solve it, Chen Ling indeed had no clue.

Beat Yao until his soul dissipated, leaving only his soul in this body? Although Chen Ling could do this, he absolutely couldn't bring himself to do such a thing. Even without the influence of Fang Liangye's memories, he still couldn't do it.

To solve the issue of one body and two souls without harming the two souls... perhaps only Shen Nan, who concurrently possessed both the "Drama" and "Witch" paths, could do it.

Shen Nan spoke without caring at all, "No need, this isn't a transaction. I am returning a favor to Elder Xiao..."

Chen Ling was stunned.

He had experienced too much in the era of the Nine Monarchs, and instinctively viewed all goodwill from others as a transaction or harboring ulterior motives. A pure, unrequited help like Shen Nan's instead made him somewhat unaccustomed.

"What do you mean by looking at me like that?"

Noticing Chen Ling's strange gaze, Shen Nan was somewhat uncomfortable. "Is there no one acting like Lei Feng in your era?"

While speaking, Shen Nan touched his collar, as if there was a bright red scarf there.

Chen Ling: ...

"...In that era, everyone lived very bitterly." Chen Ling shook his head, skipping this topic.

"You said you'd help me solve it, how?"

"Your current problem is that two souls occupy one body. To solve it without damaging the souls, naturally, we can only think of a way to find him another host body."

"Another host body... You mean, finding a physical body?"

"No, the soul needs to be nurtured. If it's not his own physical body, even if he resides in it, the soul cannot be nurtured, and will instead gradually weaken as time passes..."

"Then what can nurture a soul?"

Shen Nan didn't answer directly. "You have to go somewhere with me."

"Where?"

"My hometown." Shen Nan paused for a moment. "Guanzhou."

...

Ring, ring.

The crisp ringtone of a mobile phone sounded. An old hand fumbled in its pocket for a moment and pressed the answer button.

"Eh, little friend Chen Ling?"

"..."

"Yes, Shen Nan is the son of an old friend of mine. He's a good person, and he also just called me."

"..."

"Sigh... This child Shen Nan hasn't had it easy either... You guys can interact more. The path he walks is very special, perhaps it can give you some inspiration."

"..."

"Mm, alright, I wish you both smooth sailing."

Xiao Chunping hung up the phone. As if remembering something, she let out a long sigh.

Cranes roared in the distance. Under the command of the construction team, the ruins of the museum were being rebuilt and restored bit by bit. Amidst the permeating dust, Yao Qing was holding a blueprint, seriously confirming something with the construction team.

"Teacher Xiao, whose call was that?"

Su Zhiwei walked over and asked in confusion.

"It was little friend Chen Ling. He called to report he's safe, and incidentally asked about Shen Nan's situation."

Xiao Chunping thought of how Shen Nan had also made the same call a dozen minutes ago, and a smile formed on the corners of her aged mouth. "These young people, each one is more cautious than the last..."

"Shen Nan..." Su Zhiwei carefully recalled this name. "Is he the son of Master Shen Li? If I remember correctly, he should be the inheritor of Nuo Opera now..."

"It's him, you two even met when you were kids." Xiao Chunping nodded. "He is no longer just an inheritor now... He is also the only [Nuo] in the world who integrates Drama and Witchcraft, truly possessing heaven-reaching power."

Speaking of this, Xiao Chunping's gaze was somewhat complex,

"It's just that, his path is almost impossible to replicate... After Shen Nan, [Nuo] will most likely be lost to history."

Regarding what happened to the Shen family, Su Zhiwei had also heard a thing or two. She fell silent for a long time, not knowing how to comfort Xiao Chunping... Xiao Chunping herself was an inheritor mastering intangible cultural heritage skills. For her to watch another skill decline and disappear helplessly, it was undoubtedly a painful thing.

Su Zhiwei hesitated for a long time before speaking:

"Teacher Xiao, I want to go take a look."

"Go find them?" Xiao Chunping was somewhat surprised. "But you've only stayed here for a short time... What if those foreigners come to hunt you down again?"

"Just now, Yang Xiao and the others sent me a message saying they wanted to find Chen Ling. Acting together with them shouldn't be a big problem." Su Zhiwei paused for a moment and looked down at her hands. Invisible ripples undulated between her palms,

"Besides, I always feel that my power is constantly increasing... Staying here all the time might not be a good thing."

Seeing this, Xiao Chunping didn't try to persuade her anymore. She nodded slightly and said:

"Since you have made your choice, then go... As I said before, if you encounter any danger, call me."

"Thank you, Teacher Xiao."

Su Zhiwei bowed deeply to Xiao Chunping.

Su Zhiwei herself also knew that staying here with Xiao Chunping would definitely be safer... But she had never been a timid person. Right now, Xiao Chunping and Yao Qing were both going all out to repair the museum, and she had nothing to do here instead. Rather than this, it was better to take some risks and take the initiative to improve her strength.

Xiao Chunping saw Su Zhiwei standing in place, looking absentmindedly in Yao Qing's direction, seemingly hesitating...

"Aren't you going to say goodbye to Yao Qing?" Xiao Chunping asked.

"...Better not." After a mental struggle, Su Zhiwei still shook her head. "If I tell him, he would definitely want to go with me. But if he leaves, he definitely won't be at ease leaving you to face these messes alone... Rather than that, it's better not to give him the chance to be conflicted."

Xiao Chunping gave her a deep look and said meaningfully:

"Zhiwei ah... Yao Qing is no longer a child. You don't have to consider everything for him. He can take responsibility for his own choices."

Su Zhiwei lowered her head and didn't answer. After bowing to Xiao Chunping once more, she turned and walked toward the side of the road alone... The roar of the cranes echoed over the ruins. Yao Qing was still sweating profusely while directing the crowd, and didn't notice her departure.

Su Zhiwei just walked along the road like this for a long time, looking at her phone, as if waiting for something...

Soon, at the end of the road, a car sped toward her.

As the window rolled down, Lu Xun, sitting in the driver's seat, gently waved at Su Zhiwei:

"Dr. Su, long time no see."