Chapter 314: Help Me, Xuanjiemon!
"Uniqueness…?"
Luo Wusheng, locking eyes with the bright starry gaze before him, almost instinctively voiced his confusion.
Yue Xuanji, sitting across from him, slowly wrapped herself tighter in the three layers of clothing draped over her, looking adorable as she nodded.
"That's correct, but I can't reveal the specifics to you just yet. Otherwise, I'd suffer certain repercussions that my current self cannot endure."
She gently twirled her silver-white hair with her fingers and continued, "In short, if you don't want fate to follow its predetermined path, leading you to your doom in less than a year, this uniqueness will be proof of your ability to carve a new road for yourself as you progress further on this uncharted path."
These words made it clear that the Heavenly Divination Tower Master was aware of the impending Demon Purging War a year later, understood its causes, and knew that Luo Wusheng was planning to find a way to break the cycle.
Luo Wusheng's mind started to reel.
He didn't doubt Yue Xuanji's intention to help him escape the deadly calamity caused by Buddhist Sect. Reflecting on recent events triggered by her actions, the resources she had brought to his hand, and her past interactions with him, there was no reason for him to deeply mistrust this chess master.
If all of this turned out to be a scheme, then he could only accept his fate.
If even the rare ally who could strategize against the enemy turned out to be a double agent, then his hope of breaking the cycle was truly slim.
But still...
"Why?"
Changing his fate was his way to survive, to ensure events didn't follow their predetermined course. His Master intentions could perhaps be justified as a desire to prevent the Demon Purging War.
But what about Yue Xuanji? Why was she involved?
She should have had nothing to do with any of this.
"My reasons… I can't tell you for now."
The white-haired loli unconsciously shrank into herself a little, lightly biting her lip. For the first time, Luo Wusheng saw a hint of hesitation and vulnerability from her.
"Your Master motives are likely more profound than what's visible… Compared to me, who only began interacting with you recently, that individual's plans for you are far-reaching. But the specifics are mostly unknown to me, and I've also sworn on the laws of fate not to speak of them."
Luo Wusheng was silent for a moment.
He wasn't surprised by this response.
Even if Yue Xuanji could explain everything in detail, he might not yet have the knowledge or capacity to fully understand it.
But one thing was certain: he could likely continue trusting this Tribulation Crossing Realm loli.
(Even so, it's difficult to connect the events of the past few days to the idea of changing fate... Without the hints I've received and the resources gained from the Headless Buddha, it would be hard to see how these events tie into change your fate.)
Everything felt like someone's mischievous plan at play.
Not to mention that he still couldn't make sense of certain things.
For example, Yue Xuanji provoking the little pink fox to express her feelings to him, the bald coachman's mysterious intervention that led to his encounter with Ling Shuangxue, or the inexplicable engagement with the Empress…
As if reading his thoughts, Yue Xuanji softly spoke up.
"...Do you know what it means to truly change your fate?"
The sudden question caught Luo Wusheng off guard. After some thought, he tentatively replied, "To change events that were supposed to happen to me, so they no longer occur?"
"That's not wrong…"
The Heavenly Divination Tower Master stretched her petite body slightly, shedding some of the hesitation she'd shown earlier, and instead wearing her usual playful smile.
"Actually, never mind. I don't feel like explaining now. If I told you, it would ruin the fun of watching how things unfold."
"Let me think... I'll give you something I can reveal."
"For example, that thing you asked me about earlier—the product of the dragon's fortune merging with the human realm's fortune suppressed by that foolish little pink fox—Oh, I can't say too much about it either. Let's just say it's related to your Master. It will play a key role in strengthening your luck and introducing unpredictability into your fate."
"And also… oh, right, have you forgotten about that Immortal Spirit, Xiao Zu, from the Martial Alliance?"
...
To be honest, Luo Wusheng initially thought that after gaining more knowledge and hints from Yue Xuanji, as well as more mysteries, their relationship might become strained.
After all, she didn't completely address his doubts or reveal her true motives.
But now, he realized he might have overthought things.
Do all mysteries really need to be solved immediately?
At the very least, he could sense that this white-haired loli was genuinely helping him change his fate of perishing in the Demon Purging War.
Her true purpose, which might only surface after this step was completed… There was no point worrying about that now.
Why not just cling to this strong ally for support?
They'd even kissed before—surely that meant their relationship was solid. And he still owed her twenty Star-Moon Jades—As they say, a debtor's relationship with their creditor is one of the strongest bonds. Surely, she wouldn't sever ties with him before claiming her repayment, right?
With that thought, Luo Wusheng quickly recovered his composure.
In fact, it felt like his bond with Yue Xuanji had deepened during their conversation.
"So... According to the plan I've come up with, the biggest obstacle now is the mark left by the Chosen Buddha in my essence. If he senses my attempt to break free of the Buddhist seal and advance to the Nascent Soul Realm, he'll likely take countermeasures…"
He spoke while casting a hopeful glance at the white-haired loli before him.
This was a major issue that he couldn't solve on his own, and leaving it to luck was far too risky. His only hope was this girl in front of him.
Hence:
Help Me, Xuanjiemon!
But Yue Xuanji's starry eyes flashed with a strange light.
"This problem... you don't need to worry about it."
"Hmm?"
Don't worry? But this was a crucial first step in his plan!
"Relax. Since we've come this far, I'll give you a new hint..."
Luo Wusheng tilted his head, curious about what the white-haired loli meant by her new clue.
Come to think of it, her last "good luck" arrangement had indeed given him cards to play against the Buddhist Sect.
"The Ancient Phoenix Essence Yao Ji gave you—you've refined it, but haven't planted it yet, right? You should already know from your connection after refining it that this ancestral essence is unique. It can only be absorbed upon your death and rebirth, and where you plant it will become the place where you are reborn."
"Don't worry, I've searched for the best spot for you."
"You need to go to Qifeng City. When you get there, you'll naturally understand where to plant it."
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