Chapter 703

Shan Shan appears. Also, I am not named, so include Shan Shan.

Unexpectedly, I could actually hold her.

At first I thought it was because of Shan Shan's constitution, but I quickly realized, no, it was because after I absorbed the Golden Light Shan Shan gave me just now, my Soul Body became much more solid; now it can be said to be almost corporeal.

This change also signifies that my Xiūwéi has risen by a level.

I held Shan Shan and kissed her fiercely: "Shan Shan truly is a Little Lucky Star, thank you, Ayi will do everything to catch the bad guy."

The bad guy is targeting the Feng Clan; Ayi is helping us.

Shan Shan then placed a multicolored feather in my palm, saying: "When Ayi encounters danger, burn or crush this feather, and a Feng Clan member will rush to save you; be sure to keep it safe."

I took the feather and kept it close to my body.

Shan Shan, this Little Guy, is so thoughtful and full of love that one can never cherish her enough.

I couldn't help but kiss her little cheek over and over, making Shan Shan giggle nonstop.

After tiring from playing, she said: "If I weren't too young and not fully grown, I would personally drag out that Big Bad Guy, hum!"

I laughed: "Shan Shan is already far stronger than ordinary kids; she will only grow stronger in the future. For now, let us adults handle these matters."

Shan Shan said solemnly: "Hmm, for now you protect me; later I'll protect you."

I was instantly deeply moved.

How can there be such a wonderful child in this world!

If back then Zhao Zixun and I hadn't encountered trouble, we would have had such a cute and lovely child, wouldn't we?

I shook my head violently, feeling regretful: "Fu Wan, Fu Wan, what nonsense am I thinking?!"

Just being able to preserve our Soul Bodies is already good; even Reincarnation is a luxury, let alone daring to think about having a child.

Shan Shan played with me for a while, and Liu Qiye came over.

Liu Qiye took Shan Shan from my hands and hoisted her onto his shoulder; Shan Shan's laughter never ceased.

Xiao Jiu sat beside me and complained: "Liu Junyan's Daughter Slave Constitution is already showing signs; as long as he's at home, the Little Guy cannot leave his sight for more than five minutes, or else he becomes visibly restless—truly a case of one thing restraining another."

I laughed: "The Seventh Lord only has two children; Xingchen has never been kept by his side since birth, and now that he finally has Shan Shan, he surely dotes on her like the apple of his eye."

"It might just be a few days of Fresh Vigor," Xiao Jiu said. "Shan Shan was just born not long ago; this child can run and fly, very low-maintenance, but once he gradually becomes mischievous, his Fresh Vigor will probably fade."

I thought, maybe not; Shan Shan is already sensible.

Xiao Jiu carefully examined my Soul Body, puzzled: "Fu Wan, you look like you've changed."

I then told him about how Shan Shan had just given my Soul Body the Golden Light.

After listening, Xiao Jiu laughed and said: "The Little Guy really likes you."

He then sighed: "I originally wanted to let you go out to relax, but I didn't expect you'd be held up by matters so soon; if A Cheng's Divination isn't off, then the opposing side isn't simply targeting Zhao Zixun—the Feng Clan, Dang Pu, and even the Nether Realm could be affected."

I exclaimed: "The Nether Realm?"

"Yes," Xiao Jiu patiently explained to me, "the Feng Clan borders the Nether Realm, and territorial disputes have always existed. The Feng Clan you see now was once riddled with scars; after suffering repeated Heavy Damage, its territory has been annexed by surrounding forces, leaving almost nothing."

Our Dang Pu has been planning to merge with Yin Dang Hang for over a year, yet it has never been truly carried out; they are targeting me and the Feng Clan. Now that Shan Shan is born, the Ancient Feng Clan's Fire Seed has reignited, bringing them unprecedented pressure.

Fu Wan, this matter concerns not only you and Zhao Zixun; fundamentally, you may still be implicated by us, so don't put too much pressure on yourself—you still have our Big Family.

I was deeply moved.

The suppressed emotions of these days burst forth like a broken levee.

I couldn't help but say: "Xiao Jiu, I actually regret that when the yin soldiers began to corrupt, I had advised Zhao Zixun to ask Dang Pu for help, but he firmly refused, fearing his Karma was too heavy and would bring unnecessary trouble to Dang Pu; now I think I should have been more resolute back then."

Zhao Zixun never wanted his Karma to implicate others, but he didn't realize we were already entangled in it—no one can remain untouched.

If I had been firmer back then, Zhao Zixun would have had Dang Pu's backing; anyone trying to manipulate him would have to weigh their own weight, and we wouldn't end up in this situation.

Xiao Jiu asked: "Fu Wan, if we had requested Dang Pu's intervention, what were you planning to do?"

At first it was just a loosening of the Coffin Nail between Zhao Zixun's brows; I thought, either we simply give that Coffin Nail to Dang Pu. I said: "After giving the Coffin Nail to Dang Pu, Dang Pu would not neglect Zhao Zixun, but Zhao Zixun unwilling to do that, so I then thought to privately talk with you, see if we could ask Yu Nian to help ferry me and Zhao Zixun, bringing Memory Reincarnation, to continue our fate in the next life—that would be the perfect ending."

Xiao Jiu fell silent for a moment, seemingly weighing the feasibility of these two options.

After a while she said: "If you had come to me then, my first suggestion would be to use Lamp Oil to simultaneously transmute both of you for Reincarnation, because this is the fastest and most reliable method; however, the downside is whether you two will still be able to Continue Fate in the next life remains unknown."

If you're unwilling, I would go ask Yu Nian senior sister; she is now capable of helping, but her conditions for ferrying souls are extremely strict, and you might not Meet Standards.

Yu Nian has been boating on the Wangchuan River ever since she left the Chenghuang Temple; as far as I know, she still hasn't ferried any pair of souls across the Wangchuan River.

It's not that no one seeks her; it's that those who do cannot meet her ferry requirements.

Xiao Jiu continued: "Whether you Meet Standards is one thing; second, Zhao Zixun's identity has undergone a new change. After this matter, whether he has Passed Tribulation Successfully, whether he should return to become an Immortal Clan member—these are all unknowns, Fu Wan, you need to prepare yourself mentally."

Xiao Jiu looked at me worriedly.

My heart was filled with mixed feelings.

Truly, worldly affairs are impermanent.

Finally I smiled and sincerely said: "I only need him to stay alive, not turn to ashes, not remain a puppet; if he can become an immortal, then let him go, while I remain in the mortal realm as Clear Wind, and we each stay well."