Chapter 989: Chapter 992: Extra – The Truth
Let’s not mention Shen Wu not knowing that Chu Lingjun is contemplating how to deal with him. On this side, he smiles and says to the Emperor and Empress, "It’s been twenty years since we last parted, and I have missed both of you greatly."
The Empress feels somewhat touched upon hearing this; in fact, she also fondly remembers some old acquaintances from those times. However, the Emperor gives a cold humph, showing no great impression of Shen Wu.
"Shen Wu, where have you been all these years? Why didn’t you come to find us? Also, do you know anything about Master?" Actually, the last question is the focus of the Empress’s inquiry.
Speaking of his master, Shen Wu’s eyes dimmed, tears falling as he narrated:
"Years ago, Master gave me a book, instructing me to learn well and cultivate diligently. From then on, I never saw Master again. However, in these many years, I’ve learned some divination techniques and have calculated... that Master passed away sixteen years ago..."
The Empress’s face turned slightly pale, prompting the Emperor to quickly hold her shoulder and gently console her.
After a long while, the Empress choked up, asking, "Is what you say true? Has Master really been gone for sixteen years?"
Sixteen years ago was the time when she left Chu Yuxiao and returned to the modern age...
"It’s true, I dare not keep anything from you both, nor dare to speak carelessly and insult Master." Shen Wu respected Mo Chen the most in this world.
The Empress painfully closed her eyes.
She recalled a dream from ten years ago; it turns out Master was already gone by that time...
Back then, was he just a soul? Might he always have been residing in the Dustless Pearl?
How could he have died?
Thinking it over, she finally understood—Master must have done so willingly; otherwise, no one in this world could kill him.
At that time, he also mentioned that Yue Hu was soon to reincarnate. Did he want to reincarnate with Yue Hu and redeem his emotional debts to Yue Hu?
It must be so.
Master has always been a kind person; he must have gone to find Yue Hu...
"Master..." The Empress uttered a painful murmur, prompting the Emperor to slightly furrow his brows and immediately gesture for everyone to leave. He then stayed back alone to comfort her attentively.
Shen Wu was arranged to stay in the palace, and by the next day, the Empress’s emotions had stabilized, and she accepted the fact that Master had reincarnated.
She summoned Shen Wu again, with the Emperor and Crown Prince accompanying her.
