Chapter 1633

Hu Xiaotian laughed and said, "You mean he can pilot a spaceship?"

Guiyi Fuluo said, "I don't have the vast supernatural powers you imagine; I couldn't train an astronaut under these circumstances, but he knows how to transmit this place's spacetime coordinates back to our world, only asking that after the distress signal is sent, help will soon arrive."

Hu Xiaotian said, "This is all just your speculation! Since you know how to send a distress signal, why don't you do it yourself?" He remained suspicious of Guiyi Fuluo.

Guiyi Fuluo said, "That thing has exhausted all its energy; without energy it's just scrap metal. Only by finding the spaceship and using its energy can it be done." He looked meaningfully at Hu Xiaotian and said, "Capturing the spaceship means you have hope of returning."

Hu Xiaotian smiled lightly and said, "You just said Hong Beimo's power is unfathomable, yet now you urge me to seize the spaceship— isn't that contradictory?" Although Guiyi Fuluo had revealed much inside information, he still kept many secrets.

Guiyi Fuluo gazed at the two coffins ahead and said, "I no longer have a chance to find the Heaven's Mandate One and persuade him to give up; you're right, the only plan now is to control that spaceship to preserve everything here."

Hu Xiaotian bluntly said, "I'm afraid what you really want to preserve is your own past world, right?"

Guiyi Fuluo said, "That place is also your home; don't you want to go back?"

Hu Xiaotian shook his head and said, "I once thought about it, but now I don't want to; even if I returned, I might not live better."

Guiyi Fuluo said, "Even if you've grown accustomed to everything here, don't forget that this place also faces danger; once Hong Beimo successfully repairs the spaceship in the imperial mausoleum, it will bring catastrophe to this world!"

Hu Xiaotian said calmly, "For me, living one more day is a gain; why bother with thankless tasks? There are many worlds; even if you save this one, you can't save them all. Better to live as an ordinary person and not dream of being a savior." He reached out and patted Guiyi Fuluo's shoulder, whispering, "Take care!"

Guiyi Fuluo saw Hu Xiaotian unmoved, felt deep disappointment, watching his receding back, he suddenly said, "What if I could give you a treasure?"

Hu Xiaotian stopped, a faint knowing smile appearing at the corner of his mouth; actually, even if he hadn't met Guiyi Fuluo, he would at the right time go to stop Hong Beimo. Guiyi Fuluo's words might not all be true, but one point he didn't get wrong: once Hong Beimo repairs the hidden spaceship in the imperial mausoleum, it will bring catastrophe to this world. Hu Xiaotian hasn't lived enough; he began to gradually love everything here.

Guiyi Fuluo said, "I have a treasure map; the treasure within is the richest under heaven. Obtaining this treasure can secure the state and pacify the country; even if you refuse to return, relying on this treasure you could unify all under heaven, look down on all beings, and become the ruler of this world."

Hu Xiaotian slowly turned, quietly gazing at Guiyi Fuluo: "How many things are you still hiding from me?" He grew more doubtful of Guiyi Fuluo's words; since there's such a good thing, why doesn't Guiyi Fuluo use it himself?

Guiyi Fuluo gave a bitter smile, "My time is short; what's the point of hiding things from you? Whether you believe me or not, I must choose someone to entrust; there's no one more suitable than you in this world."

Hu Xiaotian said, "Aren't you worried I'll get your treasure but not fulfill my promise to you?"

Guiyi Fuluo shook his head, "If you won't do it, I've done my best; considering we come from the same hometown, just treat it as a gift from me to you."

Hu Xiaotian looked at Guiyi Fuluo, half-believing, half-doubting.

Guiyi Fuluo said, "In one month I will send the treasure map to your hands."

Hu Xiaotian gave a hehe laugh; Guiyi Fuluo's skill at drawing pies to stave off hunger is indeed impressive. He clasped his hands toward Guiyi Fuluo and said, "Farewell then, take care!" After walking a few steps he stopped again and said, "In your era, has cancer still not been conquered?"

Guiyi Fuluo heard his doubt and whispered, "If I die, you can, if interested, dissect my corpse to prove everything."

Hu Xiaotian didn't turn around and softly said, "I'm not interested!"

When Zong Tang woke up, he found himself inside the Medicine God Temple, a bonfire blazing beside him, Hu Xiaotian sitting nearby keeping watch; Zong Tang rubbed his sore neck and exclaimed in astonishment, "What on earth happened?" His gaze turned to the Medicine God statue; everything had returned to its original place, and no one else was around.

Hu Xiaotian said, "Nothing much, just ran into two tomb robbers; you were ambushed!" He didn't tell Zong Tang the truth because it was too bizarre for Zong Tang's understanding to believe.

Zong Tang couldn't help but feel a lingering fear, "Has this place already been discovered?"

Hu Xiaotian softly said, "Perhaps it's Guiyi Fuluo, perhaps someone else; in any case, this place is no longer a secret."

Zong Tang nodded and said, "We can destroy it." He and his father originally left this passage merely to give their own people a retreat; now that it's exposed, there's no need to keep it.

Hu Xiaotian shook his head and said, "Forget it; I think he won't make a fuss."

Zong Tang whispered, "Guiyi Fuluo, it must be Guiyi Fuluo!"

Guiyi Fuluo stood silently in the mountains, gazing at the Medicine God Temple in the night; his expression gloomy and sorrowful, he suddenly turned, one hand holding the tree trunk, the other covering his mouth and nose, his shoulders shaking violently from coughing, he struggled to suppress making any sound.

The mute servant stood beside him, anxiously looking at him.

Guiyi Fuluo finally calmed after a long while, caught his breath, and whispered, "My time is short; if I die, who else can save all this?"

The mute servant stared at him, opened his mouth wide and forcefully patted his chest with his right hand.

Guiyi Fuluo gave a grim smile, "Human hearts are unfathomable; who in this world could be as loyal as you? How many truly understand repaying kindness?" His gaze returned to the Medicine God Temple, he focused for a moment and said, "What he said might not be true; do you think I'm that easy to deceive?" Before finishing, he covered his mouth again, his body bending into a trembling bow.

With the arrival of the northern cold snap, Yongdu's weather grew ever colder; Jian Rongxin sat alone in the inn, feeling somewhat panicked; Hu Xiaotian had been out for a full day and night and still hadn't returned, making her inevitably worried; in this world there are few she can trust; thinking of Hu Xiaotian gave her a headache, not from concern but from drunkenness, recalling how Hu Xiaotian had gotten her drunk yesterday, Jian Rongxin unconsciously bit her cherry lips; although she knew Hu Xiaotian meant well, his using such a method on her was really underhanded, and she worried even more whether she had misspoken in front of Hu Xiaotian.

Jian Rongxin heard voices outside the door, she somewhat excitedly stood up, looked through the crack in the door and saw Zhangming and the shop assistant saying something; it was lunchtime, and at this time the shop would deliver food.

Zhangming took the food container and came to Jian Rongxin's door, gently knocked and respectfully said, "I've placed the meal outside." When Hu Xiaotian left, he was responsible for Jian Rongxin's safety, including her food and lodging; however they had never conversed, Zhangming knew his duty, and Jian Rongxin, being a woman of few words, rarely spoke to anyone besides Hu Xiaotian.

The door opened, Jian Rongxin's figure appeared before Zhangming; using the mask Qin Yutong gave her, she had transformed into a frail woman; Jian Rongxin softly said, "Mr. Zhang, do you know where Master Hu went?"

Zhangming paused, about to answer her question, when he heard Hu Xiaotian's hearty laugh from outside, "I'm back!"

Hu Xiaotian had returned, but Jian Rongxin picked up the food container and quietly entered the room.

Zhangming came before Hu Xiaotian, smiling and said, "Young master, you're back! Is everything going well?"

Hu Xiaotian nodded and whispered to Zhangming, "Has she awakened?"

Zhangming gave a mysterious smile, "She woke up last night, and upon waking she came to find you." He lowered his voice, "I suppose she's looking to settle accounts with you."

Hu Xiaotian laughed helplessly; he hadn't expected that, seeing Jian Rongxin's drunken state yesterday, he'd thought she'd stay drunk until noon today. However, given Jian Rongxin's intelligence, she should understand his intention in getting her drunk, mainly because he couldn't bear to see her suffer so much.

Zhangming said, "By the way, Qin Yutong has gone back."

Hu Xiaotian furrowed his brows; Qin Yutong didn't know they had relocated here, so she could only return to their previous hiding place.

Zhangming said, "Young master, no need to worry; An Zhai stationed guards there, immediately informed her of the move; she has now safely left that place and is temporarily staying at the Qingya Inn in the western part of the city."

Hu Xiaotian nodded and pointed to Jian Rongxin's room, meaning he would first go see her, and discuss anything later.

Zhangming smiled, "Young master, with you back I can withdraw safely; I'll go observe the situation at Dog Head Mountain and Sword Palace." The Black Hu people had abducted Qiu Mubai and hidden him in Dog Head Mountain; for now they remain motionless, and Hu Xiaotian's side is also monitoring the Black Hu's movements.

Hu Xiaotian instructed Zhangming, "In everything, be careful; never act rashly!"

There's only one day left until the end of the month, asking for double, striving to move up a step on the last day; recovering condition takes some time, hope everyone can be more patient, Zhangyu will, while ensuring quality, try to speed up, will not stop updating during the May Day period! (To be continued~^~.)