Ye Tiancheng was speaking breathlessly, having used a lot of true qi, while the old man appeared nonchalant.
"You should be able to see that we've repaired the entire protective barrier. We even went to the Evil Valley to find fragments for the repairs..."
Ye Tiancheng patiently explained many things to the old man. They had indeed personally invested effort and paid a price to protect the pure land, which earned the old man's respect.
"Alright, it seems you were truly dedicated. I apologize for misunderstanding you."
Suddenly, all the strange phenomena vanished, and everything returned to peace. The old man seemed very capable, and Ye Tiancheng couldn't help but admire him.
"This place was formed from the descent of divine artifacts to the mortal realm. For many cultivators, it's an extremely rare place for cultivation. However, many cannot escape the heavenly tribulation, or they simply cannot find any trace of the pure land. You are considered fortunate. Supporting this place alone is very difficult for me. Even with my heavenly cultivation, I cannot escape the heavenly tribulation. I have spent tens of thousands of years of cultivation to support the protective barrier here, but it is still gradually breaking. It seems fate cannot be defied."
"Old man, do you mean that this pure land will eventually perish?"
"This was formed from fragments of the Fuxi Qin. One day, it will return to the Fuxi Qin. However, this place has nurtured countless living beings. Once it comes into contact with the secular world, they will immediately turn to dust."
No wonder Ye Tiancheng could quickly repair a large void with fragments of the Fuxi Qin. It turned out this place was formed from the fallen Fuxi Qin.
"I will do my best to protect this place."
Ye Tiancheng dared not say more. Having obtained the fragments of the Fuxi Qin, Ye Tiancheng wanted to cultivate to immortality. He was not a saint and was unsure if he would sacrifice himself for so many living beings.
The old man disappeared, continuing to act as the guardian of this place, silently watching. He would only reappear when there was critical danger.
After all, the pure land had consumed millions of years of cultivation. The guardian was also very weak and needed time to recover.
Ye Tiancheng helped Lin Xue up, then quickly took Hou Mingzhu back. They were all exhausted. The battle had not been in vain; at least they understood many things.
Ye Tiancheng discussed with Lin Xue again. It seemed they could not stay in the pure land for long and needed to cultivate diligently. Once Ye Tiancheng recovered, there would be no need to stay here; he could go out and instantly kill that despicable Ouyang Xinuo.
Ye Tiancheng had some insomnia that night. He had temporarily ensured the safety of the pure land by taking out the Fuxi Qin fragments. Ye Tiancheng intended to take them when he left, as the fragments were almost complete, and he had paid a great price for them.
Every plant and tree here possessed a spiritual essence. Although the area was not large, it was a separate world. Ye Tiancheng felt it necessary to protect this place well, as he had developed feelings for it over time.
In the following days, Ye Tiancheng focused on cultivation and quickly recovered his strength. However, when Ye Tiancheng left, he did not take the Fuxi Qin fragments that belonged to him. He decided to leave them there for now, as no one else could take them besides him.
After the group left the pure land, the old man reappeared, leaning on his cane.
"It seems you are the legendary savior. I read records before that a savior would appear to save the pure land. It must be you. Thank you for leaving the Fuxi Qin fragments here to maintain the absolute safety of the entire pure land. All beings here will be grateful for your sacrifice."
"No need. I am only doing what I should. I will also take what belongs to me when I have the chance."
"I believe you are a kind person, and you will make the right choice."
With that, the old man disappeared. Driving the Wuling Hongguang, the four of them officially departed the pure land.
Lin Xue had initially wanted to take Xiao Linglong with her, but the pure land was safer and more conducive to Xiao Linglong's cultivation. Therefore, Lin Xue instructed Xiao Linglong to protect the pure land well and left it in the small wooden house before departing.
Now with abundant true qi, Ye Tiancheng directly went to the Ouyang family. However, Ouyang Xinuo was not there. Ye Tiancheng tried to use a locating spell to find him, but he was constantly interfered with by demonic energy, and his attempts failed repeatedly.
Ye Tiancheng went to the hospital and saw Su Muxian. Su Muxian was now being kept alive by machines, having become a vegetative state. She was very pitiful.
"Su Muxian, I'm sorry I'm late. I'm a scumbag, and I've failed your deep affection. I hope that when you wake up, you can forget me and embark on a new journey in your life."
After speaking, Ye Tiancheng used his true qi to repair Su Muxian's brain, which could no longer function. Su Muxian soon woke up.
All the doctors were shocked, thinking it was a medical miracle. They immediately rushed over and knelt to examine how Su Muxian had woken up, as medically speaking, Su Muxian could only be a lifelong vegetative patient.
They saw through the surveillance that only Ye Tiancheng had visited. After Ye Tiancheng's visit, Su Muxian woke up. This also spread within a small circle, with people saying Ye Tiancheng knew some kind of sorcery that saved Su Muxian.
After Su Muxian woke up, she heard people discussing that Ye Tiancheng knew sorcery.
"You're saying I woke up after Ye Tiancheng came?" Su Muxian suddenly felt a headache. "I know of Ye Tiancheng, but for some reason, my memories of him are very vague. It doesn't matter; I'm awake, which is good. I need to go home quickly to see my dad."
In fact, on the day Su Muxian was discharged from the hospital, Ye Tiancheng watched from afar. However, Ye Tiancheng could not approach Su Muxian again. Su Muxian was happy now, which was what Ye Tiancheng wanted. Ye Tiancheng had deliberately erased his memories of himself, hoping Su Muxian could start anew. Ye Tiancheng was already married and could not give Su Muxian a future. Rather than continuing in such painful entanglement, it was better to give Su Muxian a new future.
With Su Muxian's situation finally resolved, a heavy stone was lifted from Ye Tiancheng's heart. The next step was to find another fragment of the Fuxi Qin.
"Master, I know you're going to the Su family's old home. I'll go with you. Maybe I can help you."
Lin Xue had already returned to cultivate, but upon hearing that Ye Tiancheng was going to the Su family to find another fragment of the Fuxi Qin, Lin Xue expressed her desire to go as well.
"Alright, I originally wanted to bring Hou Mingzhu. After all, it's the Su family's old home, and I was afraid Hou Mingzhu might not be happy. I'll bring you instead, and you can help me with your skills."
This time, Ye Tiancheng switched to an SUV. The Wuling Hongguang that had helped them so much was completely scrapped. The new car Ye Tiancheng chose was very high-end, but it couldn't climb mountains. The remaining journey, no matter how bumpy, would not be a major problem for this car.
After bidding farewell to Hou Mingzhu, Ye Tiancheng and Lin Xue set off for the Su family's old home. Ye Tiancheng had visited once before; it was a very beautiful village.
It was just a bit secluded, situated on a solitary hilltop, and the road was not easy to navigate. Very few people lived there now. Only an old grandmother from the Su family was looking after the houses. It was estimated that after Grandma Su passed away, all the houses there would be demolished.
Arriving here felt familiar. Although everything was dilapidated, the white walls were stained with various marks, showing the accumulation of years.
Grandma Su recognized Ye Tiancheng and specifically asked about Su Muxian's condition. Ye Tiancheng could only say that Su Muxian was doing very well and not to worry, and that he had come for leisure this time.
"I've planted a lot of vegetables in the garden. You can eat whatever you want; it's all natural."
Grandma Su was always so enthusiastic. It was mainly good to have someone to accompany the old lady and talk to, as she had been living there alone, and perhaps no one would have visited her even when she passed away.
"My, young man, you're getting handsomer as you grow. Su Muxian has great taste to fancy you."
"Thank you for the compliment, Grandma."
Ye Tiancheng was quite respectful of the elderly, especially a grandmother with such a good disposition and gentle demeanor.
"By the way, Grandma, have you heard any legends about the Su family, like treasures hidden somewhere? I'd really like to hear stories."
"Are you referring to the Su family ancestral hall?" Grandma Su fell into thought. "There was indeed a legend about divine artifact fragments, but that's just a legend. The Su family ancestral hall was shaken underground during a previous earthquake, and no one has been able to find it."
It seemed there was no easier way. Ye Tiancheng could only proceed through the cave on the upper mountain. That small cave, which Su Muxian treated as her childhood base, was perhaps the only way to reach the Su family ancestral hall.
"Thank you, Grandma. I'll make something delicious later. Grandma, please join us for the meal."
Ye Tiancheng decided to showcase his skills with Lin Xue and make a good meal for Grandma Su. The two busied themselves in the kitchen for half a day, finally cooking a few dishes. They happily ate with the old lady. When it got dark and the old lady went to sleep, Ye Tiancheng took Lin Xue and began their operation.
Ye Tiancheng's memory was clear, and he quickly found the entrance to the cave. Returning here, Ye Tiancheng was a bit stunned because he remembered someone – Su Muxian.
"The last time I was here, it was with Su Muxian. I didn't expect us to be separated now. I don't know if we'll have a chance to interact in the future, but it doesn't matter. Su Muxian has forgotten me, and those past events should be put to rest."
"It's fine if she forgets, Master. I know you did it for Su Muxian's good, and what you did is right. There's no need to dwell on it. You will both have better lives."
Ye Tiancheng should also let go. It was just a bit emotional to revisit this place.
"This is the door."
Ye Tiancheng forced himself to detach from his past memories and focus solely on obtaining the Fuxi Qin fragments, so as not to be distracted.
As soon as the two entered the main door, Ye Tiancheng was full of confidence, thinking that he and Lin Xue, both full of energy, should be able to obtain it easily.
However, after entering, if their product had no issues, they didn't encounter any monsters. They just kept walking through a maze. Finally, they managed to find the door.
Ye Tiancheng did not hesitate and directly blew open the door. Then, an ancestral hall appeared, with many memorial tablets laid down. The names written on those tablets were all surnamed Su. It seemed this was the Hou family ancestral hall.
"Master, you are too amazing! You blew open the door with steam. Your skills are truly remarkable."
"It's best to be direct. I don't like beating around the bush; it's a bit troublesome."
Ye Tiancheng slightly curved his lips, as he was extremely happy because the Fuxi Qin fragments were right before his eyes.
However, as soon as the two stepped into the ancestral hall, they were suddenly shaken out. When Ye Tiancheng and Lin Xue woke up, they were already outside, in the woods by the cave entrance.