Yan Xun’s wife’s eyes twinkled as she smiled and said, "Our child has never smiled like this in front of us, but now, upon seeing Mr. Lu, he seems as joyful as if he has met an old friend. Why don’t we have Mr. Lu give our child a name?"
Women are, after all, attentive to detail. When she noticed that Lu Yu carried himself with exceptional poise and spoke with an air of having a world of his own, she began to ponder. After all, a person’s name is to accompany them for life, and the ancients even believed that it was linked to one’s destiny.
Upon hearing his wife’s words, Yan Xun’s eyes suddenly lit up. He reproached himself for not having thought of it sooner. He was grateful that his wife brought it up; otherwise, he would surely have regretted it greatly later on.
"Indeed, Mr. Lu is a learned man; he will surely come up with a better name than us simpletons."
Lu Yu smiled as he examined the infant before him, recalling the youth he had first seen in that broken temple. A warm smile spread across his face as he said, "I’ve heard that when this child was born, the sky was full of red light. Let’s call him Yan Chixia."
Perhaps it was destiny’s guidance, or perhaps it was the wicked humor hidden deep within his heart, but the name suddenly flashed through Lu Yu’s mind. He mused to himself that ’Dan’ signifies ’red.’ Yan Dan, known as Yan Chixia, would be quite a fine name too.
"I hope the child will not dislike the name I have chosen when he grows up."
"How could that be? The name Mr. Lu has chosen is beautiful. I feel it is very fitting—Yan Chixia, truly a good name." Yan Xun hurriedly said, feeling that the name Yan Chixia seemed to possess a special charm, as if it had stirred memories of his once glorious years.
Lu Yu smiled and said, "Having seen an old friend, it is time for me to leave."
Having said this, Lu Yu left the Yan Family village without looking back. Yan Xun and his wife did not understand why the gentleman had spoken those words and why he had left so abruptly without explanation. They tried to persuade him to stay.
To their astonishment, although Lu Yu’s pace didn’t seem fast, they couldn’t catch up, no matter how hard they tried. In no time, he had vanished from everyone’s sight.
"My goodness, could Mr. Lu be an Immortal?" A villager exclaimed in amazement.
This comment reminded Yan Xun and his wife. They began to recall what Lu Yu had said, then looked at the child in their arms with astonishment, wondering if their own child could be the reincarnation of an Immortal, for why else would they have an Immortal friend.
Later, when Yan Chixia turned eight, he found a wooden box left by Lu Yu in his family’s storeroom. He opened the seemingly seamless box to find a small sword emitting a cold gleam inside, with two ancient seal characters engraved on it: "Injustice."
The moment he picked up the small sword, it was as if an image of an elder in white robes appeared in his mind, dancing with his sword in the void, the breathtaking Sword Qi blinding him. At the same time, an introductory manual for the Mount Shu Sword Technique also emerged within his mind, and thus, another fascinating story began.
Having left Yan Family Village and witnessing the successful reincarnation of Yan Dan, Lu Yu felt content. It was also time to find Kui Ba, as he had previously promised to treat him to something delicious.
After packing up food in the mortal world and finding a secluded corner, Lu Yu opened a passage to the Underworld and instantaneously appeared in the Land of Reincarnation.
Kui Ba’s watch had not yet ended. At the moment, he was leaning against the Reincarnation stone, dozing off listlessly and seemingly dreaming of something tasty, drooling at the corner of his mouth.
Lu Yu saw this and immediately shouted, "Someone is trespassing into Reincarnation!"
Kui Ba instantly jumped up from the ground, holding a giant Wolf Fang Club with barbs glistening coldly. An impressive surge of vital energy emanated from his entire body as he stared wide-eyed in all directions. Although his mind was still somewhat muddled, his hands were decisively ready for battle.
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"Well, it was you, Lu Yu, who scared me. You really gave me a fright. If someone had actually trespassed into Reincarnation, the Old Shaman would definitely hang me up and beat me," Kui Ba said, and after finishing his sentence, he patted his chest and let out a slow breath.
Even Lu Yu was amused by Kui Ba’s reaction. A burly man - eight feet tall and wielding a Wolf Fang Club - with such an expression really made one appreciate the fearsomeness of the Great Witch.
Lu Yu took out the delicacies he bought from the human realm and laid them out one by one in front of Kui Ba. The rich aroma wafted through the air, making Kui Ba salivate uncontrollably.
"I just dreamt that you brought me some food, and lo and behold, the dream has come true. Plus, not having to be hung up and beaten by the Great Witch, today really is a good day," Kui Ba laughed heartily.
"I thought the Great Witch seemed quite amiable. Why are you all so afraid of him?" Lu Yu asked with a smile. He had noticed that none of the younger generation in the Witch Tribe didn’t fear the Great Witch.
"You have no idea how fierce the Great Witch was in his youth. He was the man bold enough to ascend to the Heavenly Court and fight with the Ancestral Shaman Xing Tian, resulting in the fall of the Ancient Heavenly Emperor Emperor Di Jun. Don’t let his current feeble appearance fool you.
If someone provokes him, they will definitely end up being hung upside down and thrashed against a tree," Kui Ba said, shivering as if recalling some terrible scene.
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"Is that so? Am I that terrifying?" A venerable voice suddenly sounded in Kui Ba’s ear, startling him into jumping up. When he turned around, he saw the Great Witch’s wrinkled face.
"Great Witch... How did you get here?" Kui Ba stuttered, his towering frame striking a stark contrast with his words.
"Are you not happy to see me? I could smell the delicious scent from afar and knew it was that youngster Lu bringing delicacies from the human realm again. The human race is indeed a marvelous species. In this aspect, the Witch Tribe can’t even come close, no matter how hard we try.
Who could have thought that the once feeble human race would now truly be the protagonist of heaven and earth?" The Great Witch seemed to be reminded of a distant story and let out a slight sigh.
Looking at the slightly hunched elder before him, Lu Yu couldn’t associate him with the fierce warrior who had once ascended to the Heavenly Court and slain the Heavenly Emperor.
"Great Witch, your nose is still as sharp as ever!" Lu Yu said, offering the compliment with a smile.
"That’s right, I have always enjoyed good food. It’s a pity that I’m confined to the Underworld and can’t taste all the delicacies of the world. What a regret," the Great Witch sighed. Then, he casually sat down and began to enjoy the food, his face showing an expression of utter enjoyment; it was clear he truly loved the culinary delights.
"Great Witch, tell me stories of the past!" Seeing the Great Witch in a good mood, Lu Yu quickly seized the opportunity to ask. He knew that this elder was a being who had truly lived from the ancient times to the present, privy to many secrets of the Three Realms. If he wanted to hear the stories of what had happened in this world, asking him was the right choice.
"I knew there was a catch to your delicious food. What do you want to ask? Let’s hear it," the Great Witch said with a smile.