Chapter 2481

Chapter 2481: Things Remain, People Change

She looked at the Silver Fox, seeking an answer. She refused to believe she had done wrong. She had actually abandoned her own body for a vessel with no future.

"What use is it for me to lie to you?" The Silver Fox sneered at Hu Ya. "I originally didn't know what to do, because I knew Ling Shu's condition well.

Ling Shu's body was broken. Except for reincarnation, she had no other path.

If she were a fox, cultivation would be hopeless in this life. But I didn't want to crush her hope. Now, it doesn't matter. Because of you, she is destined to reincarnate."

Yan Aohan had remained silent until now. she spoke: "I can give Ling Shu a wisp of soul energy. It will barely sustain her for three or four years. After that, she must enter the cycle of reincarnation."

The Silver Fox nodded. "I will cherish these three or four years. I will ensure she has no regrets."

The Silver Fox knew his feelings for Ling Shu were mostly sibling-like. But Ling Shu’s feelings for him were different.

Over the years, the Silver Fox hadn't known how to act. Now, she had no intention of explaining or speaking further. Human life is limited. Let her spend her remaining days with some beautiful memories.

Ouyang Tianyun felt this was wrong, but thinking of their future—there was no future—he said nothing more.

"How do you plan to deal with this Hu Ya?" Yan Aohan asked the Silver Fox. "Originally, such souls are under this Emperor's jurisdiction. But seeing your expression, I will let you handle it."

The Silver Fox glanced at Hu Ya, then sneered. "You deal with her. There is nothing to say to her. Since she dared to seize a body, she must bear the punishment. Send her to the Underworld. Let the Judge decide her fate."

Yan Aohan nodded slightly. "Very well. Since that is so, this Emperor will handle Hu Ya."

She raised her hand. Hu Ya, still in shock, was absorbed into the Earth Book. No one present asked what would happen to her inside.

The Yan Emperor had his own methods. As the ruler of the Yanluo Realm, he knew how to act. He would not misjudge any soul. Therefore, no one questioned him.

To question him would be to have too much free time.

Ling Shu remained in a coma. Zhu Yanyi observed Ling Shu.

This Ling Shu looked exactly like the one she had seen in the Reincarnation Pool. She was very beautiful. No wonder the Silver Fox had fallen for her at that time. That feeling must have been a momentary impulse.

But over time, that impulse slowly turned into familial affection. So, even though the Silver Fox now understood he had no romantic feelings for Ling Shu, he held a complex emotion of sibling love mixed with guilt. This was why he had always protected her.

"She is very beautiful," Zhu Yanyi said to Yan Aohan as she came to her side.

"In my heart, you are the most beautiful," Yan Aohan said, never forgetting to flirt. But these words were sincere. In her heart, apart from Zhu Yanyi, all other women were strangers.

Hearing this, Zhu Yanyi smiled brightly at Yan Aohan, her face full of sweetness. "I know. In your heart, I have always been unique."

"Can you two stop being so cheesy? It gives me goosebumps," Ouyang Tianyun said, feeling helpless seeing Yan Aohan and Zhu Yanyi show off their love whenever they had the chance.

"Someone without a wife says this. I don't know what to say to you," Yan Aohan glanced at Ouyang Tianyun. "When you have a wife, you will understand. Being with your wife is about this feeling."

Ouyang Tianyun twitched his mouth in speechlessness.

At that moment, Ling Shu on the lounge chair made a soft sound and opened her eyes.

Ling Shu looked around. Her gaze finally landed on the Silver Fox. "Qian Huan."

The Silver Fox came over and sat beside Ling Shu. "Ling Shu, do you feel better?"

Ling Shu rubbed her temples. "I remember I was in seclusion with Hu Ya. Then Hu Ya gave me a flower. I smelled it and fainted. Then Hu Ya tried to cast a spell, saying she wanted my body. I refused. After that, I knew nothing."

"Hu Ya is gone," the Silver Fox said gently. "Her soul has been taken to the Yanluo Realm for trial."

Ling Shu hummed. She looked left and right, at Ouyang Tianyun, at Yan Aohan, at Zhu Yanyi, and then back at Ouyang Tianyun. "I seem to have seen you before. Who are you?"

Although Ouyang Tianyun’s immortal body had been reforged by the Immortal Emperor, his appearance had not changed much. Ling Shu didn't remember him because they had been separated for too long.

"Ling Shu, running away with Su Wen means you will be punished when you return home," Ouyang Tianyun said slowly.

"Brother?" The familiar tone made Ling Shu pause. She looked at Ouyang Tianyun. "You are Brother, but you don't seem like Brother anymore."

"Because Brother is no longer the Brother of the past. Now, my name is Ouyang Tianyun," Ouyang Tianyun answered seriously. "Just like you. You are Ling Shu, but you are no longer the Shen Ling Shu of the past."

"Yes," Ling Shu said with a bitter smile. She looked at the Silver Fox. "How did I get here?"

The Silver Fox did not hide the truth. "I discovered you were being possessed, so I brought you here to ask the Yan Emperor for help."

"The Yan Emperor?" She looked at Yan Aohan, then turned her gaze to Zhu Yanyi. "Are you the Yan Empress?"

"Yes, I am the Yan Empress," Zhu Yanyi nodded slightly, giving a definite answer.

"Are you also Su Wen?" Ling Shu asked Zhu Yanyi again.

Zhu Yanyi smiled, then nodded and shook her head. "In a past life, I was Su Wen. But the current me is not Su Wen. My name is Zhu Yanyi."

"Things remain, people change," Ling Shu said with some emotion.

"Yes, things remain, people change. So, do not think too much about the past. Sometimes, a blessing in disguise is a blessing," Zhu Yanyi said.

Ling Shu did not fully understand what Su Wen meant, but she nodded. "Perhaps."

Zhu Yanyi smiled lightly and said no more. Some things were better left for people to think about themselves. She could only hint at it.

The Silver Fox looked at Ling Shu and asked, "How do you feel?"

"I have no strength in my whole body," Ling Shu said with a smile. Her expression was relieved, yet slightly sad, but she did not pity herself. "I feel my vitality is draining away. I probably won't live much longer."

"Hmm, you have at most four years of life left," Zhu Yanyi unexpectedly spoke up.