Su Yue did not believe it, but looking at Xing Yuan's sincere eyes, for some reason, she nodded.
Then she stepped forward to untie Xing Yuan. Xing Yuan moved her body and stood obediently, allowing Su Yue to examine her.
After a long while, Su Yue spoke, "Alright, can we leave here now?"
Although Xing Yuan wished her elder sister would stay with her forever, she also knew in her heart that the abyss was only a suitable place for anomalies to survive. If a normal human stayed here for a long time, their body would gradually be corroded by the aura of the abyss until they disappeared.
Although there was a certain possibility of transforming into an anomaly, Xing Yuan did not want to take any risks when it came to her elder sister. Moreover, if this continued, the Heavenly Dao of this world would soon be unable to hold on.
So Xing Yuan nodded, asking Su Yue to get on her back.
Su Yue hesitated for a moment, recalling the previous experience of being carried. She felt that this was better than being carried before, so she obediently lay on Xing Yuan's back, allowing her to carry her out.
Looking at the sunlight shining in from outside, Su Yue felt a sense of comfort all over her body. Xing Yuan just gazed at her gently, her eyes full of reluctance. After leaving this time, it would be many years before they could see each other again!
Xing Yuan called Ying Zhan over, and the two sat on his back. Although neither of them spoke, their hearts felt exceptionally close. Xing Yuan felt close to Su Yue because she was the one who had watched her grow up since childhood and had been extremely gentle with her.
As for Su Yue, it was due to an indescribable feeling in her heart. Her heart told her that the person in front of her would never harm her. All along, her sixth sense had helped her avoid many dangers. Therefore, she trusted her feelings.
As soon as they entered the city, Xing Yuan bid farewell to Su Yue, her eyes filled with endless longing as she looked at Su Yue, "Elder sister, I still have some matters to attend to! It's very close to the Anomaly Extermination Division now, you can go back by yourself!"
Su Yue was stunned, and a sudden sense of panic welled up in her heart. She suddenly realized that she did not want Xing Yuan to leave. Perhaps it was a feeling, or perhaps it was her inexplicable kindness towards her!
She had always worn a mask of coldness to face the world, but only when facing Xing Yuan did she want to tear off the mask and reveal her true self. Because no matter what she did, even just a glance, Xing Yuan could always understand what she meant, and would efficiently place what she needed in front of her, even better than she understood herself!
"Can't you… not go?" Su Yue nervously blurted out, sounding like a wife trying to keep her husband.
Xing Yuan's lips curved into a brilliant smile, but her words were somewhat heartless, "No, I can't! When I finish what I want to do, I will come back to find elder sister."
Su Yue nodded in silence, her expression tinged with disappointment. But given her nature, being able to say a word of entreaty was already her utmost effort, so she said nothing more and turned to leave in a huff.
Xing Yuan watched her departing back without trying to stop her. Although her soul was much stronger than the original owner's, this body could no longer withstand the surging resentment. Leaving like this would at least prevent her elder sister from being too sad!
"Let's go! Let's go find that old guy for revenge!" Only when Su Yue's figure disappeared did Xing Yuan say indifferently to Ying Zhan.
Ying Zhan could not understand the complex emotions of humans, but he could tell that his master was in a bad mood. He did not dare to say more, spread his wings, and flew in the direction Xing Yuan pointed.
The old man was recuperating in his cave dwelling, feeling dejected. Suddenly, he sensed a familiar aura, left his cave dwelling, and felt Xing Yuan's aura approaching like facing a formidable enemy.
"Ah Xing, you've remembered everything?" The old man sighed, his eyes filled with unwillingness.
"Yes! I remember everything. Isn't this what you wanted? So, I've come to take your life!" Xing Yuan's expression did not change as she listened to the old man's words.
"Haha! Ridiculous! Do you really think you can kill me? Don't forget, I have something that can control you."
Xing Yuan sneered, "If it were really useful, you would have taken it out long ago. Why would you be telling me all this? Besides, do you think I'm still Ah Xing?"
The old man fell silent. In the past few days, he had been pondering why his move had failed. Later, he found a remnant scroll and discovered that there was such a thing as soul transference! If a person's temperament suddenly changed drastically, there was only one possibility: she was not the original person. Therefore, the contingency he had left behind was naturally useless.
"Good! May I be so fortunate as to hear your name? After all, I have lived a life of freedom and have rarely met an equal! I do not wish to die confused at the hands of an outsider." The old man's face instantly looked much paler.
Xing Yuan did not have the habit of lecturing. The reason she said so much to him was only to set up a sealing barrier in this area, trapping the old man to death here. Now that the barrier was complete, Xing Yuan took out a sapphire-blue long sword and charged towards the old man.
The Wen Ya Sword had not tasted blood for a long time. As soon as it was summoned by its master, it became extremely excited. It almost automatically attacked the old man without Xing Yuan needing to infuse it with spiritual energy.
Especially after injuring the old man, the Wen Ya Sword became even more energetic. It broke free from Xing Yuan's restraint and began to fight the old man on its own.
Xing Yuan, now free, leisurely became a spectator, occasionally pointing out to the Wen Ya Sword where to strike. The old man was in a miserable state. The Wen Ya Sword was obtained by Xing Yuan in the Demon Realm and could be considered a demonic sword, which loved to drain the blood of others.
Previously, due to restrictions, it could not be brought out. But the Heavenly Dao of this small world, which was on the verge of collapse, would not care what tools Xing Yuan used. It only wanted to quickly eliminate the old man, this cancerous growth, then seal away what should not exist, and then self-repair.
The old man, who was being toyed with like a cat playing with a mouse, became enraged. But Xing Yuan was prepared; escape was impossible. Therefore, the old man made a decision.
"I will perish with you!"
Xing Yuan watched as the old man stopped defending himself and his body began to swell. Even though the Wen Ya Sword stubbornly stabbed him a few more times, he ignored it, intent on taking them all down with him.
The Wen Ya Sword was also enraged. It had finally been able to come out and have a meal, but the food was rebelling. How could this be allowed?
The sword spirit of the Wen Ya Sword floated out unsteadily and swallowed the old man's soul in one gulp, letting out a satisfied burp! It was worth it! It had only eaten one person, but there were so many freebies on him. It loved eating vengeful spirits the most.
In the past, in the Demon Realm, these vengeful spirits were its snacks. But after a careless mistake and falling into Xing Yuan's hands, it couldn't even get a full meal.
With the disappearance of the soul, the self-destruction was naturally interrupted! The old man's body fell silently. A generation of a powerful figure thus vanished from the world.