The Sorrowmender

Chapter 44 – Storms arise again

The summer rain is like a woman in menopause, changing without warning. Unnoticed, the rain stopped, and so did the wind.

Lightning and thunder receded with the dark clouds, and the gentle moonlight fell, illuminating the puddled water with a unique scene.

Just like the story from the Young Man in Black's mouth, it took only a quarter of an hour from start to finish, yet it was enough to recount the four years of the white-haired girl's life.

In the story, just like now, she had no name. People called her the Street Urchin, whom Mo Shengge encountered by chance on the roadside four years ago.

At that time, for reasons unknown, Mo Shengge saved her life, and she followed Mo Shengge back to Linfeng City.

Everything was pure until later, when Mo Shengge discovered her innate divine strength, and thus began to have plans.

A person who could rival a Foundation Establishment cultivator could do many things in Linfeng City and change many things.

But strangely, the Young Man in Black said, this Street Urchin was different from others, and thus, the spells that could bind others were ineffective on her.

After several fruitless attempts, she agreed to do ten things for Mo Shengge to repay the life-saving grace, and she stayed. Naturally, Mo Shengge also had her kill many whom the death warriors couldn't.

Although it sounded unreasonable, Xu Qingzhou could understand. After all, the white-haired girl's thoughts were different from ordinary people. Whatever she did or promised, Xu Qingzhou wouldn't be surprised.

However, from the story, it was clear that the white-haired girl didn't like killing, but for her promise, she still did it.

Including killing herself, it was just the last time.

"She's a fool. She's different from us. She could have left; no one could restrict her. Ha—it's all Lady's scheme. Does she really think Lady treats her differently? Ridiculous. If it were different, how could she let her lick blood off the blade? She was only eight when she killed for the first time."

The Young Man in Black sneered coldly, both helpless at the Street Urchin's ignorance and angry at her for not cherishing her freedom.

"She clearly had a choice—"

Xu Qingzhou understood the whole story, slowly stood up, "The rain has stopped, I should be leaving too."

The Young Man in Black stepped aside, making way for the door.

"Mister, take care."

"By the way, I still don't know your name."

"I'm just a rootless duckweed; the name doesn't matter."

"I want to know."

The Young Man in Black thought for a moment and said, "Li San, surname Li, third in line, called Li San."

Xu Qingzhou nodded slightly, took out a pill from his pocket, and handed it over.

"Li San, I remember you. Take it."

Li San was stunned, looking at the pill Xu Qingzhou handed over in surprise, "Mister, this is..."

"This pill can heal your injuries. I don't want you to die before the task is done."

Li San hesitated for a moment but still took the pill from Xu Qingzhou's hand.

"Thank you, Mister."

"No need to thank me. We're just cooperating, each taking what we need." Xu Qingzhou smiled faintly and headed outside.

After the early summer rain, the temperature was a bit chilly. On the eaves, water droplets still dripped, playing a unique symphony.

The wind passed, rustling the leaves, raindrops painted pearls, creating ripples that distorted the moon's reflection in the water.

Xu Qingzhou walked out of the house, holding an ink umbrella, stepping through puddles, and left.

"Mister, after I finish what I promised, where can I find you?"

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"A month later, Linfeng City, you'll see me. Do your best."

He didn't look back, leaving only a lingering voice. Li San withdrew his gaze, staring at the pill in his hand, seemingly making a decision, and swallowed it in one gulp.

Instantly, his complexion began to change, the pallor turned to a healthy color, and most of the pain disappeared.

Such an effective pill moved Li San deeply.

"What powerful medicine, containing the spiritual energy of heaven and earth. Could this be the legendary elixir?"

He murmured softly, secretly clenching his fist.

"Take a gamble, it might not be a loss."

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Three days later.

Li San returned to Linfeng City and personally delivered Xu Qingzhou's message to Mo Shengge.

Mo Shengge sat in the main seat, frowning, exuding an intimidating aura without anger.

"Mister really said that?"

"Yes, Lady." Li San replied respectfully.

Mo Shengge stared at him coldly, "Since he spoke with you, why didn't you kill him?"

The icy words sent a chill down one's spine, even someone like Li San, a killer accustomed to murder, felt fear.

"Lady, please understand, I was injured by the Street Urchin at the time, and Mister Forgetting Worries came later. I couldn't act, and he didn't kill me, just asked me to deliver a message to you. You can verify if you don't believe me."

Mentioning the Street Urchin, Mo Shengge's expression dimmed, "What did that girl say to you?"

"She told me she would kill Mister Forgetting Worries, but not yet, and told me not to interfere. She also asked me to tell you to stop urging her." Li San answered truthfully.

"Not yet, it's almost a month. How long does she want to wait?" Mo Shengge sneered.

"I don't know, but in my opinion, the Street Urchin won't act."

"Why?"

"She—she seems to regard the Pavilion of Forgetting Worries as her home."

Mo Shengge clenched her skirt tightly, gritting her teeth.

"You can leave, but don't take the antidote this month. We'll talk about it next month."

Li San trembled all over, hurriedly pleading, "Lady, spare me."

"You failed your mission, you should be killed. I'm giving you a chance, so don't say more, leave."

Li San shut his mouth, bowed, "I take my leave, thank you, Lady."

After Li San left, Mo Shengge could no longer remain calm, angrily overturning the tea set on the table.

"Xu Qingzhou, it seems I underestimated you. You indeed have means, not only subduing Ning Feng but now even enticing that girl. You deserve to die."

Her eyes were filled with killing intent, "Since that's the case, I can't let you live, and that girl, ungrateful, you both must die."

"Someone come!"

A shadow appeared from nowhere, kneeling before her.

"Lady, please instruct."

Mo Shengge waved her sleeve, and a token fell into the person's hand.

"Go to Cloud Ravine Mountain, invite Daoist Master Dongyun, and tell him I, Mo Shengge, want him to fulfill his promise from back then."

"I will go immediately."

"Mister Forgetting Worries, Mister Forgetting Worries, to kill you, I've used my last card. Let's see how you survive this time."

Daoist Master Dongyun, a Late Foundation Establishment expert, in her view, Xu Qingzhou was already a dead man.

And that girl, since she couldn't be used by her, shouldn't live either. After all, the child knew too much.

"What I can't have, no one else can—"