dognovel Chapter 122 Look Forward, Don't Look Back
Chapter 122 Look Forward, Don't Look Back
Yuan Che said, "I've only ever heard my father mention the 'Golden Silkworm Devouring the Tail' story."
"He said that our Yuan family ancestor was once deceived and used by a charlatan Taoist priest, and used his own blood to nourish that evil Taoist priest with some kind of 'Golden Silkworm Gu'."
"It is said that among witchcraft techniques, the Golden Silkworm Gu is particularly harmful. 'The Golden Silkworm eats its own tail' means that the Golden Silkworm Gu will turn on the person who feeds it, and even harm their descendants."
Everything has a source that can be traced, and everything has a trace that can be followed.
Yuan Che asked uncertainly, "So, is this all the fault of that despicable sorcerer and the Golden Silkworm Gu?"
"Che'er, actually the Golden Silkworm Gu..."
Mei Shiyu looked at Yuan Che, hesitating to speak.
What he meant was that the golden silkworm does indeed need human blood to survive.
But it requires the person feeding the Gu to have strong desires and greed.
Otherwise, it would be impossible to control the Gu worms to harm people.
The Golden Silkworm Gu is an evil creature that steals people's luck and seeks personal gain.
If one has no evil intentions, how could one willingly feed the Gu with blood and do something that harms others for personal gain?
When Yuan Che's father recounted this past event to him, he told him that his ancestors had been "deceived" and "exploited" by the sorcerer, which could be interpreted as an attempt to shirk responsibility.
Nobody will side with outsiders.
Even if ancestors did something dishonorable, their descendants must do their best to cover it up.
It's just human nature.
Yuan Che continued, "The Yuan family was originally a wealthy family, but our ancestor died a violent death, and many of his descendants suffered from the five deficiencies and three shortcomings. By my generation, it has been three generations of only sons."
The five ills are widowhood, widowhood, loneliness, isolation, and disability.
The "three deficiencies" refer to being lacking money, longevity, and power in one's destiny.
"My parents were afraid that I would die young and the family line would end, so they both wanted me to cultivate immortality."
Yuan Che sighed, "But I haven't even gotten on the right path yet, and they've already..."
A large hand pressed down on his head.
Wang Wu roughly rubbed his head. "Life and death are predestined. You've gone to such lengths, and they still can't come back. It can only be said that this is fate, the fate of mortals."
"If you want to cultivate immortality, you must sever your karmic ties in the mortal world and take control of your own destiny."
Looking back, what's lost is gone forever. Looking forward, what we haven't yet gained, we can still pursue.
"If you dwell on the past, you will always be losing."
Wang Wu straightened his head and told him to look straight ahead.
"So you have to keep moving forward, you can't look back."
Yuan Che looked at Mei Shiyu standing in front of him and said, "Immortal Venerable, if I remember correctly, the Dao Xuan Sect's disciple recruitment ceremony is in three years... No matter what, I will still go."
Mei Shiyu said gently, "Then you must choose a master who will teach you by example and be devoted to you. Perhaps I will not live to see it. I have already bid farewell to the sect leader, intending to travel the world. Even if I return in the future, I will not stay for long."
Yuan Che stared at him intently.
As his disciple in his previous life, Yuan Che knew his character very well.
Speak frankly and sincerely, without beating around the bush; act by example, without excessive explanation.
The master and apprentice are of the same lineage and are somewhat similar.
Yuan Che knew perfectly well that they could no longer become master and disciple.
His feelings were very complicated, and he couldn't help but feel a pang of sadness.
Even if Li Tingyun hadn't taken away Yuan Che's chance to become his disciple, the two would still have eventually parted ways.
What Mei Shiyu truly desires is to be unrestrained and free.
Therefore, he wished to travel to famous mountains and rivers to see the scenery of the world.
Yuan Che is determined to make a name for himself in the world of cultivation.
Those with different goals cannot work together.
"Che'er, I will go to the Ten Kings Palace to retrieve your physical body, but before that, you must stay in the Dao Xuan Sect and wait for me to return."
Mei Shiyu gathered spiritual power in her palm.
He's about to form a battle formation.
Yuan Che nearly dug his fingers into his palm until they bled, and after a long while, he managed to stammer out, "I'm going to owe you a huge favor again."
"No, you don't owe me anything. On the contrary, I should make it up to you."
Mei Shiyu shook his head repeatedly and chuckled, "Che'er, you are most familiar with Hidden Sword Peak. Although your godfather has recovered his cultivation, his realm is still unstable. You can take him to the Clean Room to cultivate in seclusion."
In addition, he instructed him: "Also... keep an eye on this hound for me, don't let it run around. And you two, whatever you do, don't fight again."
Putting aside any unnecessary emotions, Yuan Che was completely confused and didn't understand what was going on.
Where did this dog come from?
Is this dog going back to Daoxuan Sect with them too?
Furthermore, why would he fight with a dog?
Yuan Che suddenly realized that when he came out of the golden coffin this time, why didn't he see Li Tingyun disguised as a child following Mei Shiyu?
The most important question is whether Mei Shiyu knew that Li Tingyun was lying to him?
Are they putting on an act, or what...?
Yuan Che was full of questions.
But there is no doubt that Mei Shiyu has been helping him all along.
Even just considering that Mei Shiyu expended his spiritual energy to save Wang Wu, Yuan Che found it hard to convince himself that Mei Shiyu had become corrupted by his surroundings and had no conscience.
Not to mention that Mei Shiyu wasted a lot of magic power to draw teleportation arrays, just to send them to a safer place. After that, he also had to help himself find his physical body...
The more Yuan Che thought about it, the more uncomfortable he felt.
He must have truly hated Mei Shiyu in his past life!
But if he never cared, never worried, never thought about, then where did his hatred come from? If he could let go, he wouldn't hate someone so much.
How could he not feel anything after so many years of teacher-student relationship and bond, and just sever it like that? He never knew how to face Mei Shiyu. Sometimes he would be indignant, sometimes he would be obedient, and sometimes he would even feel confused.
In short, his mind was in turmoil, filled with mixed feelings, and he couldn't quite describe what he was feeling.
Amidst his intense inner struggle, Yuan Che recalled what Wang Wu had just said.
There is no turning back; you can only look forward.
A faint array of spiritual energy appeared beneath his feet.
It was enveloped in a cold, icy blue light.
He stood in the center of the magic circle, raised his head, and rarely looked directly into the other person's eyes.
Even though Mei Shiyu was not an aloof or arrogant person, he was still hesitant to meet her gaze.
As for the reason, it's a bit hard to say.
If I had to say something, it would be that Mei Shiyu is just too, too... too... well, you know.
Yuan Che thought to himself: Brilliant and dazzling, breathtakingly beautiful.
He only dared to think these words in his heart.
Just thinking about it makes him want to slap himself twice.
How could you think of your master like that?!
That's extremely offensive.
"Immortal Venerable, the Three Lives Mirror... is for you."
Yuan Che suddenly remembered this, took out the water mirror from his pocket, and handed it to Mei Shiyu.
"Perhaps this will be helpful for your operations in the territory."
Mei Shiyu took the mirror, smiled slightly at him, and said, "Thank you."
She ignored his strange gaze.
He then looked at the dog that was trying to appear calm.
Wangcai appeared calm on the surface, but was internally devastated, so anxious that he was almost about to speak.
Mei Shiyu comforted Yuanbao with the Immortal Binding Lock, saying, "Yuanbao, Daoxuan Sect is the safest place. I'll send you back so that Li Tingyun won't harm you, and I'll have one less thing to worry about."
Before the formation closed, Mei Shiyu withdrew the Immortal Binding Lock.
He then tossed the Qiankun bag to Wangcai, which landed perfectly on the dog's erect ears.
As the light of the spirit array dimmed, the figures within it disappeared.
Wangcai closed his eyes tightly at the last moment.
In his heart, he cried out: My life is over!!!
The teleportation array is instantaneous.
Wangcai, facing death as if returning home, is like someone about to be beheaded.
Unexpectedly, the dog's head was slapped in the next second.
"Stupid dog, open your eyes."