Chapter 225: How Could She Help Them?
Luo Wusheng felt a little excited.
Holding a means of resurrection—this was practically a protagonist-level privilege!
Well, although if this kind of thing were to fall into the hands of an actual protagonist, it might not necessarily be a good thing… After all, every protagonist has the characteristic of never wasting any opportunity for resurrection.
But in his own hands…
"Hmm… it does feel like a waste not to use it…"
Muttering to himself, a thoughtful expression appeared on Luo Wusheng's face.
His gaze repeatedly swept over the letter, carefully examining the information regarding this resurrection treasure.
For most people, even if they obtained a resurrection method, their first instinct would be to keep it as a last-resort life-saving tool. After all, having a second life doesn't mean one would recklessly squander their first. Keeping such a trump card unused until the last moment is what brings the greatest peace of mind.
However, Luo Wusheng, after the initial excitement passed, subconsciously began contemplating how he could take advantage of this resurrection.
Given his current situation, he could not afford to waste any resources.
'Yao Ji probably has some thoughts she didn't include in the letter…'
On the surface, the Netherqueen claimed in the letter that she entrusted this resurrection treasure to him out of concern for his safety. But later in her description, she deliberately mentioned a few key points:
"At the moment of death, the Dao Essence will transfer along the established connection and, based on that Dao Essence, the resurrection process will begin…"
Luo Wusheng's eyes gleamed.
In other words, this resurrection method still depended on the connection to his Dao Essence. If he were to face an attack capable of annihilating his Dao Essence—such as death under a tribulation lightning—the probability of a successful resurrection would drop drastically.
Fortunately, aside from a tribulation lightning, it would be difficult to encounter an attack capable of such destruction.
But Luo Wusheng sighed.
Relying on the Dao Essence for resurrection also meant that the hidden danger linked to the Chosen Buddha within his Dao Essence could not be erased simply through this revival.
At best, the process would completely remove the restriction preventing his Diabolic Saint Physique from awakening, allowing his constitution to awaken on the day of resurrection.
However, the Buddhist sect would then immediately detect this change through their connection to his Dao Essence, confirming that their plans had been disrupted.
They might accelerate the initiation of the Demon Purging War or employ some other contingency plans. In any case, this would likely leave him in an even more passive position than before.
Yao Ji, fully aware of all this, must have foreseen it too.
That's probably why she didn't suggest in the letter that he should make use of this resurrection opportunity. Moreover…
"No resurrection treasure, no matter how high its quality, is foolproof. This one has given this to you, Young Master, in the hope that Young Master never encounters any danger that would force its use. If possible, this one would rather Young Master never have to use it at all."
"If Young Master finds it difficult to make progress on that matter, don't be anxious. This one will find another way… even if it means seeking help from that old hag, Yue Xuanji…"
Reading the words on the letter, Luo Wusheng felt a warm current flow through his heart.
He gently closed the exquisite wooden box, running his fingers over the ornate patterns carved on its surface.
The Ancient Phoenix Essence—it was clearly extraordinary. Not only was it tied to the long-extinct Ancient Phoenix bloodline of the Netherkin Race, but it also possessed the power to resurrect even Nascent Soul cultivators. In the world, such a treasure would be truly priceless.
And only the Netherqueen—Yao Ji—could have provided something of this magnitude.
But what Luo Wusheng cared about was not that she could give it, but that she was willing to give it.
"This… this is what the protagonist's harem from the original story looks like… her charm is truly irresistible."
Luo Wusheng was filled with emotion.
If Yao Ji were by his side at this moment, he might have completely fallen for her.
Thoughts of the original story and all rationality would have been thrown to the back of his mind in an instant.
Such a pity.
If only he had realized Yao Ji's feelings earlier, he would have tried harder to raise her favorability.
"...But the other methods Yao Ji mentioned—there are probably only a few options."
Ascend through the tribulation or attempt the path to immortality.
Luo Wusheng shook his head.
Relying entirely on resurrection wasn't feasible, but he had never thought things would be that simple when dealing with the first hurdle the Buddhist sect posed.
Luo Wusheng returned his gaze to the letter.
Only the final two paragraphs remained.
After reading them, a relaxed smile spread across his face. He carefully folded the letter and tucked it away.
With a gentle pat on his storage bag, he retrieved his diary and placed the letter inside.
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At dawn
Sword Sect, Spirit Rain Peak – Spirit Rain Pavilion
Seated at a table laden with ethereal dishes and wine—made from who-knows-what heavenly materials—the Sword Fairy fell into deep thought.
Why… am I here right now?
Her gaze drifted across the table to the two people sitting opposite her:
A man and a woman.
The man was none other than Zhou Lingyu, the Peak Master of Spirit Rain Peak. Seated beside him was Lin Meixiang, the Peak Master of Fragrant Fox Peak.
Both of them were senior figures to Lu Yuliu.
But at this moment, the two seniors stared at their junior niece with rather eager expressions.
"Ahem, Yuliu, are you satisfied with your uncle's hospitality?"
Zhou Lingyu, whose youthful appearance clashed with his nervous fidgeting—fingers brushing his frost-white sideburns—broke the silence.
"...With such a lavish reception, how could I possibly be dissatisfied?"
The Sword Fairy spoke calmly. However, her tone shifted as she continued:
"But I wonder, what exactly is the purpose behind this 'gracious invitation'?"
Her deliberate emphasis on "gracious invitation" echoed in the air.
As her words trailed off, her mind flashed back to yesterday.
After parting ways with a certain Holy Saint of the Demon Sect, she had rushed back to the Sword Sect at top speed.
After spending half a day handling the entrance formalities and finally setting foot inside the Sword Sect—she received news that made her face pale.
Her master had already left the Sword Sect.
Worse still—
Her master had left just half an hour before she arrived!
How could this happen?!
Had her master finally lost patience and decided to head to the Royal City ahead of schedule?
While panic clouded her mind and she was preparing to inquire further, these two "kind" seniors showed up.
Zhou Lingyu and Lin Meixiang, the very two now sitting before her.
They had invited her to this gathering.
Lu Yuliu had tried everything to brush them off. But clearly, they came prepared. They even spent an entire night pestering her at Frosty Snow Peak until she finally gave in.
And as for their true purpose…
"Hahaha, Yuliu, you're such a smart girl. Surely, you already know why we invited you here?"
As expected.
The Sword Fairy sighed inwardly.
The day to pay for what I did has finally arrived…
She rubbed her temples as the headache set in.
Her thoughts drifted back to the day her master advanced to the mid-stage Nascent Soul Realm.
Back then, her master had subtly hinted—no, practically laid it out for all the Sword Sect peak masters that she's the one who helped her Master to achieve it.
The young maiden's head began to ache.
But how on earth am I supposed to help these seniors break through to the mid-stage Nascent Soul Realm?!
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