novelraw Chapter 743 - 235: Before Death, The Person He Most Wanted to See Was Actually Her?
Chapter 743 - 235: Before Death, The Person He Most Wanted to See Was Actually Her?
"Tuntun?" Wang Mu was taken aback.
"Wait a minute, aren’t you called Chi Xinjun?" Wang Mu suddenly asked. Mr. Lee had referred to him as Chi Xinjun. Wasn’t that his name?
"That’s an official title," the Immortal Cloud Kun said. "Becoming the mount of an Immortal Official grants one a title. In the Upper Realm, it’s common to refer to others by their official titles. I was talking about my nickname, which Immortal Officials usually give to their own mounts..."
Wang Mu fell silent. Tuntun?
Could it be that this Immortal Cloud Kun was the same Swallow Fish from back then?
Thinking this, Wang Mu looked more closely and found that he indeed somewhat resembled the Swallow Fish from before, especially his wings, which bore at least a twenty to thirty percent resemblance.
If that was truly the case, by following Imperial Princess Xiao Li to ascend to the Upper Realm, he might have been touched by some Qi Fortune and possibly evolved...
Moreover, the Swallow Fish itself was a special fish species in the game. Although he couldn’t be said to have any extraordinary spiritual wisdom, he carried strong Qi Fortune that complemented Xiao Li. Having ascended with her, he would certainly have gained great merits. After evolving slowly in the Upper Realm, he would definitely develop spiritual wisdom.
However... although he was the Swallow Fish, given Xiao Li’s temperament, she shouldn’t be... so indifferent...
Back then, in the game, Imperial Princess Xiao Li treasured that Swallow Fish deeply.
Could it be because matters in the Upper Realm were too busy?
Wang Mu shook his head.
Having become a ruler of the Upper Realm—while it might not be the Immortal Realm, it must be countless times stronger than the Nine Provinces, right?
Standing at such a lofty position, perhaps Xiao Li was no longer the same Imperial Princess or Empress Xiao Li from a thousand years ago in the game.
Wang Mu let out a light sigh and patted the Immortal Cloud Kun’s head.
"How do you feel about me?" Wang Mu considered for a moment, then asked.
This question plunged the Immortal Cloud Kun into deep thought.
"Your fishing skills are formidable, even stronger than those of the Upper Realm’s Immortal Officials," the Immortal Cloud Kun said truthfully. "Especially when you’re fishing, I feel a faint sense of familiarity..."
Wang Mu was speechless. It must truly be the Swallow Fish then.
After all, I was the one who fished you up, even though it was in the game...
In the following days, Wang Mu simply waited for Mo Xilan to emerge from her seclusion.
Although he didn’t have many days left to live, his spirits were still good.
However, a slight inconvenience arose midway: the Moon Palace Fairy, who had been quiet for a while, came looking for him again.
[Moon God: I will descend to inspect the Lower Realm soon, so get ready.]
[Wang Mu: ? Ready for what?]
[Moon God: You boy, you’re not taking my words to heart, are you? You’re familiar with the Lower Realm, so of course, you’ll be the one to meet and accompany me, and act as my protector too.]
[Wang Mu: You’re an Immortal Official descending to the mortal world. Do you really need me, a Cultivator, for protection?]
[Moon God: Not really. I just said that to make it sound better for you.]
[Wang Mu: I’m busy recently.]
[Moon God: That’s right, you certainly are busy. Your red threads of fate are exceptionally thick, wrapped all around you like a Giant Dragon coiled around a sapling. What, are you about to pass away?]
[Wang Mu: You can see all that?]
[Moon God: Not only can I see that, but I can also see you have a major emotional tribulation concerning life and death in your future.]
[Wang Mu: I’m not even sure if I’ll survive this, and you can already see my future emotional tribulation?]
[Moon God: Relax, you won’t die. Your female confidantes are too powerful. Even if you were to die, it would only be because of an emotional tribulation.]
[Wang Mu: ...]
Immortals are ultimately Immortals; they have their ways.
Will I really only die under an emotional tribulation?
[Moon God: Tell me when you’re ready. This major emotional tribulation of yours—do you want to overcome it? It’ll be a bit difficult for you, but I have a way to help. That will depend on your sincerity, though.]
[Wang Mu: Alright. If I’m still alive, I’ll serve as an Immortal Official’s attendant and accompany you on your inspection of the Lower Realm.]
[Moon God: Good. That’s the right attitude.]
Wang Mu turned off the Divine Light Mirror and fell into deep thought again.
A major emotional tribulation?
It seems... I’m about to say goodbye to everyone. What kind of major emotional tribulation could there possibly be?
If this Moon God weren’t an Immortal Official from the Upper Realm, Wang Mu definitely wouldn’t believe her.
And for the Moon God to call it a *major* emotional tribulation...
Wang Mu dared not think about it.
Gazing at the tranquil cottage, Wang Mu calmed his heart and waited quietly.
He waited for several days.
"Big Brother, what are you planning to do here?" the Immortal Cloud Kun asked.
"Waiting for someone."
"Who are you waiting for?" the Immortal Cloud Kun asked. "You look like you’re about to die. Before you do... Big Brother, could you catch some more fish for me to eat?"
Wang Mu was speechless. This foolish Kun is so naive.
"Why don’t you think about how to save me?" Wang Mu said impatiently. "If I can keep living, won’t I be able to keep fishing for you?"
"Oh, right!" the Immortal Cloud Kun mused. "But I don’t know how to save people..."
Wang Mu said fiercely, "Simple. You stew yourself. If I eat your flesh, I could live forever."
Upon hearing this, the Immortal Cloud Kun immediately took flight and darted outside.
"Where are you going?"
"To find a pot."
Wang Mu was speechless. Xiao Li really hadn’t taught this Swallow Fish anything at all. How could he be so foolish?
"Come back!" Wang Mu called out. "I don’t need to eat your flesh. Just wait."
The Immortal Cloud Kun flew back.
"Can we really just wait?"
"I don’t know..." Wang Mu also didn’t know when Mo Xilan would emerge from her seclusion.
Suddenly, from outside the spacious courtyard, a lone figure slowly approached.
"I heard someone was looking for me?" A clear, melodious voice sounded from outside.
Wang Mu turned to see a woman in a purple dress, the epitome of grace, slowly walking towards him.