Chapter 2457: Chapter 2521: Do Your Best and Leave the Rest to Fate
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Li Yifei knows that Su Lio has a wish, besides hoping her grandfather could live longer and stay healthy, and it’s a wish that Li Yifei guessed from her words and actions during the New Year and confirmed from Chu Xiaoyao.
Her wish is to travel the world. During school with Chu Xiaoyao, a couple who were adventurers visited. They’ve traveled to many places around the world, like war-torn Africa and the Middle East, as well as hidden volcanic islands and Antarctica. Su Lio and Chu Xiaoyao attended the lecture and bought books for them to sign, which they prize and keep at home.
From an ordinary person’s perspective, it is indeed remarkable. Li Yifei admired them as well, so he also knew Su Lio’s wish: she wants to travel the world or visit many countries. As she puts it, if she can fulfill this wish in her lifetime, she would be satisfied.
Li Yifei opened his eyes and looked at the somewhat listless Su Lio, vowing to help her realize this wish.
There’s still no outcome from the seniors, who are undoubtedly among the top experts in Huaxia. If they all can’t do anything... it’s as if they’re sentencing Su Lio to death. Li Yifei believes everyone is doing their best, especially since Elder Su has asked for help. Even if they don’t care about Su Lio’s life, they would show respect to Elder Su.
Unfortunately, matters in life are sometimes just like this; heaven is not fair. Su Lio’s fate seems truly at an end. Li Yifei is unwilling to accept this, and Elder Su wouldn’t either; yet both are considered unparalleled experts of their time, yet they are utterly helpless against the Sky Yin Absolute Vein.
"The Sky Yin Absolute Vein is destined by heaven... Big Brother Su..." The speaking old Taoist seemed ashamed, unable to find a way to save her; he felt difficult facing Elder Su.
Murong Yuanqing sat silently on the other side. He was not inactive; he worked as much as anyone these days, but there’s just no way. As the Taoist said, if the Terminated Vein is destined by heaven, how can human effort change it?
"The Indescribable Realm; maybe we should approach from this aspect. Though many sect texts are damaged, some still circulate... I think at this point, we should all just stop holding back!" spoke an elderly man known as Chu Madman. In his youth, he lived up to the name, wild and fierce, and even older, as the master of a sect in Chu called Harmony Sect, having held the position for a hundred years. Despite periods of calamity, it’s considered an ancient sect.
Yet, despite being such an ancient sect for hundreds of years, even they have no records about the Indescribable Realm. Ask if any of their predecessors reached that realm, Chu Madman would affirm there were, but... those texts or records vanished mysteriously, leaving only inconsistent mentions—a truly enigmatic matter.
Chu Madman’s comments sparked discussion. At the Li family’s, there are more experts now, all having come upon receiving word. It would normally be a grand event, but now, they are here for one cause, each nearly a top figure of a sect or force. The secret case about the Indescribable Realm he brought up stirred hearts.
"Ladies and gentlemen, in our heritage, there are many texts, and although I’ve looked through them over the years, as Chu Madman said, any descriptions of the Indescribable Realm have disappeared, either lost or destroyed. To sum up, I have no leads here," spoken by a master of a Central Plains Sect. He then self-deprecatingly chuckled and shook his head, saying, "Unfortunately, cultivators are liminal now; one doesn’t know whether to feel sad or resigned."
An elderly female stood and joined, saying, "Indeed a major question. We’ve explored it over the years but found no answers. Friends, I have a suggestion: why don’t we take this moment to gather and research why all sects have lost records of the Indescribable Realm? If war or decline were the cause, it couldn’t have affected all sects!"
"True point, there’s something odd here. If we can unravel it, perhaps we might understand, and it’s possible we could reach a profound realm," someone echoed.
Li Yifei, though interested in these matters, knew now isn’t the time for this discussion. Before he could speak, Yao Lingfu stood up, interrupted, and said, "Everyone, today we’re here to discuss the patient’s treatment issues; other matters can be discussed later."
"Yao Lingfu, I believe it’s the same matter and doesn’t conflict. With no other solutions now, only reaching the Indescribable Realm can counter fate and eliminate Su Lio’s Sky Yin Absolute Vein entirely. Our discussion today is precisely related to this matter."
Yao Lingfu frowned slightly and said, "I understand your meaning, but the Indescribable Realm is ultimately too distant and difficult to achieve; we..."
"Sister Yao, everyone’s intentions are good. How about this: we first focus on treating and saving, and later gather to study the Indescribable Realm. It doesn’t conflict, but we should prioritize, as even if we understand the realm’s mystery, we can’t immediately ascend to it, let alone save lives."
"That’s reasonable; we’ve indeed drifted off topic a bit. However, waiting isn’t a solution. I suggest everyone comb through texts; if there’s any record, wouldn’t it be fortunate? Even if our sects’ records are lost or destroyed, ancients over time must’ve left preserved texts somewhere. If not, who has a secret haven, let me venture in for a look. We’ve many here; Elder Su asked us for help; how could we not assist?" The speaker was impassioned, face flushed; others also reacted in turn, almost reminiscent of past times.
However, when it came to dealing with matters at home, these people were once again at a loss.
Li Yifei got up and walked outside. He couldn’t afford to waste much time here; leaving Su Lio for too long made him a bit anxious. Just as he walked out not too far, he heard someone calling him from behind. It was Murong Yuanqing. Li Yifei stopped and waited for the senior.
"Senior!" Li Yifei looked at the other party.
Murong Yuanqing nodded, gesturing for Li Yifei to continue walking. After a while, Murong Yuanqing finally spoke up, "I just felt a bit restless, so I came out to get some fresh air."
"Hmm?" Li Yifei raised his eyebrows, then immediately understood what Murong Yuanqing was talking about. He heard him continue hoarsely, "In the eyes of outsiders, we are the pillars of the country, mysterious and profound. But in reality... we’re just small people, unable to save even one life. What’s the use, what’s the use indeed!"
"Senior, do your best and leave the rest to fate. Ali’s situation... is not your fault. If blame must be assigned, it’s only that her fate is unfortunate," Li Yifei corrected.
Murong Yuanqing gave no definite reply, and after a moment of silence, said, "Old Su has a stubborn temper. Actually, this matter... you could ask Zhong Shenmi. That guy is well-versed and was like a strategist back then, knowing far more than us..."
Right, Li Yifei’s heart stirred upon hearing this. He immediately recalled various encounters after meeting Zhong Shenmi, and the powerful sense of oppression seemed even stronger than Murong Yuanqing and others. But then Li Yifei shook his head and said, "Senior, Zhong Shenmi is probably hard to find!"
"Apart from the place you mentioned, I really don’t know where he resides in recent years. This is one of the difficulties; he might not be willing to give us face..."
"Otherwise, let’s give it a try. Senior, you’re currently stuck, and Ali’s illness can’t be delayed. If not, I’ll go once myself, perhaps..."
"Talking to you about this is to say I’m planning to go with Old Su. We worked together for many years back then, so there should be some friendship. As the saying goes, ’look upon the monk and not the Buddha,’ he might grant us a meeting." Murong Yuanqing said, looking towards the direction of the Capital City. Li Yifei was stunned upon hearing this and then reacted, bowing deeply and saying, "Senior, thank you very much!"
The focus of this matter was not Murong Yuanqing going to the Capital City to visit Zhong Shenmi, who had been out of contact for decades, but rather his willingness to go with Elder Su. You must know that with grievances spanning two years, they had reached the point of never having contact in their lifetimes. Now, for Su Lio’s illness, he was willing to let go of past acrimonies...
The senior is truly respectable. His actions are impeccable, making Li Yifei feel a deep sense of respect.
Murong Yuanqing’s gaze remained looking at the distance. He nodded lightly, and after a long silence, softly said, "Compared to life and death among comrades, what do other matters count for? I was this way back then, and now he is this way; it’s just that stubborn breath in the heart!"
Years ago, he had completely torn with Old Su out of anger for the hero’s son, and now Old Su was seeking help from everyone for Su Lio, fundamentally the same.
Li Yifei deeply agreed, nodding as if enlightened, he said, "Senior, you’ve taught me a profound lesson."
"Alright, I just came to inform you. In a while, go tell him; I’ll have someone spread the word. If Zhong Shenmi is still in the Capital City, he might hear the news. If he’s willing to meet, given our presence, we should be able to see him. If he’s not willing, then it’s Su Lio’s fate!" Murong Yuanqing said.
Li Yifei quickly responded, "Okay, I’ll go tell him right away. Please wait a moment, Senior."
Saying this, Li Yifei turned back to find Elder Su, explained the matter thoroughly, and Elder Su clearly was a bit surprised. But he quickly understood the cause and effect, smiling self-deprecatingly, and in a very small voice said, "Murong is still Murong, doing things only sees right and wrong, doesn’t consider closeness; it’s good, it’s good. Yifei, you make arrangements; I’ll go with Murong to see Zhong Shenmi and see if we can seek a good remedy."
