It was Huo Ling'er's first time visiting a tribal village, and she felt somewhat uncomfortable.
She quietly tugged at Zhu Chen's sleeve, hinting that he should find an opportunity to leave.
After all, they were carrying not only the reborn Zhu Yan, but also that priceless inheritance treasure.
What if the villagers were tempted by wealth and decided to kill them to seize it?
Zhu Chen, however, was completely unconcerned.
Although this world also had deceit and treachery, and people who would stop at nothing for profit....
Such things did not exist in Stone Village.
The villagers here were naturally simple and sincere, honest in their dealings and lacking in scheming.
Moreover, the Willow Goddess wouldn't even spare a glance at what they possessed.
The two sat on a stone bench and ate some fruit.
After a short while, Shi Hao returned with Shi Yunfeng.
"Young friends," Shi Yunfeng said slowly after examining Zhu Chen and Huo Ling'er,
"judging from your attire, you don't seem to be from the Great Wilderness."
"That's right. We're from the Fire Kingdom," Zhu Chen replied, standing up politely.
Then he looked at Shi Yunfeng and said, "Shi Hao should've already told you why we came, correct?"
Shi Yunfeng nodded slightly.
"Yes. Little One has told me. If you can truly heal the Willow Goddess's old injuries, I am willing to lend you the Original True Explanation for study."
As he spoke, he took out a crystal-clear bone fragment from his robes.
This fragment was the Original True Explanation brought by Liu Shen herself.
Seeing Shi Yunfeng's sincerity, Zhu Chen did not hesitate.
He immediately took out the bottle of spiritual liquid Han Li had given him earlier.
"This is called Heavenly Creation Dew," Zhu Chen explained.
"It's a divine substance that seizes the essence of heaven and earth. If Liu Shen consumes it, it will definitely aid in healing her injuries."
He opened the bottle.
In an instant, a stream of pure spiritual energy overflowed, refreshing everyone present.
"This… this really is top-grade spiritual milk…"
Shi Yunfeng's eyes shone with astonishment.
As a low-level cultivator from a Great Wilderness tribe, he had never seen such a precious treasure.
For these two youngsters to casually carry such a thing, their identities within the Fire Kingdom were certainly extraordinary....perhaps even noble beyond imagination.
Who would have thought that Little One's journey would bring back people like this?
Shi Yunfeng withdrew his gaze from the Heavenly Creation Dew and looked at Zhu Chen and Huo Ling'er again.
"My two young friends, please follow me. I will take you to see the Willow Goddess."
With that, he turned and led the group toward the center of the village.
The wooden stake that the Willow Goddess had transformed into stood there.
Zhu Chen did not hesitate and followed closely with Huo Ling'er.
"Zhu Chen," Huo Ling'er whispered as they walked,
"who exactly is this Willow Goddess? Why did you give her something so precious?"
"And… how do you know so much about this village, and about that kid Shi Hao? You've never been here before, have you?"
"You've been with me in the Fire Kingdom's capital all this time. Logically, you shouldn't know any of this."
Her doubts piled up rapidly.
She thought she knew Zhu Chen well.
But after entering the Great Wilderness, she suddenly realized that Zhu Chen carried far more secrets than she had imagined.
Secrets that even her father might not know.
"Now isn't the right time to explain," Zhu Chen said honestly.
"I'll tell you everything once we're back."
He was with Huo Ling'er every day now. Some things couldn't be hidden forever.
He had already decided—after this matter was settled, he would tell her about the chat group.
As for the original storyline of Perfect World…
He felt it was better left unsaid.
After all, how could he possibly tell her,
"You were originally Shi Hao's wife, but I stole you away"?
The group soon arrived before Liu Shen.
At that moment, a gentle voice suddenly echoed in Zhu Chen's mind.
"You are the second person to cross from another realm… you've finally arrived."
Zhu Chen glanced at Shi Hao and the others.
They showed no reaction.
Clearly, only he could hear this voice.
"Liu Shen," Zhu Chen transmitted calmly,
"have you already deduced my origins?"
After a brief pause, Liu Shen's voice responded.
"Yes… and no."
Zhu Chen frowned slightly.
"What does that mean?"
"I was only able to deduce a fragment of your past," Liu Shen replied.
"I know that you are not from this world. Your soul does not belong here—nor to this universe."
"As for your future… I cannot see it."
As expected of an Immortal King, Zhu Chen thought.
She can even tell that I don't belong to this world.
His gaze sharpened slightly.
"Then," Zhu Chen asked,
"you said I am the second person to cross realms. Who was the first?"
Liu Shen fell silent for a long moment.
Then her voice sounded once more.
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