Shen Muzhi, though saying he was angry, didn't go too far. After all, he knew You Siqi had no spiritual power, and living in their world would indeed be a bit dangerous for him. So, even if he was angry, he couldn't stray too far. At the very least, he had to ensure he could return to You Siqi's side the moment he was needed.
It was precisely because of this that he heard Liu Buli's call clearly.
Upon hearing it, Shen Muzhi paused for a moment, and then he felt the dark cloud that had been lingering in his heart slowly dissipate.
The sky cleared, the grass turned green, the flowers became fragrant, and it seemed his world gained a touch more brilliance than before.
Running back to the two of them at the fastest speed, Shen Muzhi asked excitedly, "Can I, can I go to his world with him? Daoist Master Liu, have you thought of a way? I know that world is completely different from ours, and I know that if I go there, I might not be able to adapt well. But if possible, I still want to go with him!"
Due to his excessive excitement, Shen Muzhi uncharacteristically lost his usual composure. He spoke somewhat incoherently, appearing both amusing and endearing.
These words, merely expressing his desire to transmigrate together, sounded more like a confession to You Siqi than any "I like you" he had ever heard before.
His cheeks instantly flushed to their limit. You Siqi lowered his head, daring not to meet Shen Muzhi's eyes. He could only quietly mutter to himself, "I haven't even found a way back for myself, how could I possibly know a way for you to go there? Moreover, going to a completely unfamiliar world, forever separated from all your friends and family... does this really warrant you being this happy?"
Hearing this, Shen Muzhi's initially excited mood had to calm down.
He turned to look in Liu Buli's direction. The latter smiled and said, "I believe there must be a passage between these two worlds. If You Siqi can come here, you can go there. As long as we find his way back, you should be able to go with him by using the same method. Of course, this is just my personal speculation, but I think it makes a lot of sense."
Upon hearing this, Shen Muzhi also thought seriously, and then his eyes lit up again. He felt he could do it.
How was this "a lot of sense"?
It was clearly perfectly logical!
As long as You Siqi could return, he would follow using the same method. After all, as long as they weren't separated, You Siqi could teach him the ways of that world.
Shen Muzhi was quite confident in his learning ability. Thinking this, he felt that the possibility between him and You Siqi was not as slim as he had previously imagined.
Seeing the fire in his eyes burn brighter and brighter, Liu Buli chose the opportune moment to withdraw.
He proactively pulled Lu Wuming to continue searching for the secret realm entrance, leaving the space for Shen Muzhi and You Siqi.
The atmosphere was completely different from before. You Siqi blushed and kept his head down, while Shen Muzhi was too excited to know where to start.
After a long period of silent contemplation, Shen Muzhi finally spoke. He said, "Siqi, you don't need to worry about my family. I don't have any distant relatives. My parents passed away early, and I only have a younger brother. He's very smart and talented, so I don't need to worry too much about him."
"As for friends, so far, the only people I can call friends are you and Daoist Master Liu. If you weren't here, those two would probably be annoyed by me disturbing their private world. So, it's better if I go with you to that world. With you by my side, just like you are here now, as long as we are together, I won't feel lonely."
He spoke very earnestly, as if making a lifelong promise.
You Siqi listened, feeling even more embarrassed. After a long time with his head bowed, he slowly said, "But no matter which world, lifespan is an insurmountable problem. I can only live less than a hundred years, while you can live for thousands or tens of thousands of years. Are you really going to stay with me in another world for just this century? That's too unfair to you..."
Shen Muzhi said eagerly, "But I don't care! Just a hundred years is enough. This century can make my life fulfilling, and I think that's enough!"
"But I don't think it's enough, because walking alone for thousands or tens of thousands of years is too lonely," You Siqi shook his head.
After a moment of silence, he finally looked up at Shen Muzhi's face. Under the other's anxious gaze, You Siqi suddenly seemed to have an epiphany. He smiled and said, "How about this? Before I find a way to leave, you can help me find a way to extend my lifespan. If I can live as long as you, then we'll be together, and you can leave with me. I'm willing to try all methods, but if all of them fail, then you can let me go. Do you think that's acceptable?"
Shen Muzhi opened his mouth, he hesitated to agree.
But then, he seized upon the key point of his words.
"You said you're willing to try all methods, does that include dual cultivation..."