A person without a heart loses their feelings, becoming indifferent to everything, and all past memories begin to blur.
Though Yan Shouyi appears well now, his body remains cold, and his consciousness will soon fade. At that point, he wouldn't even recognize Lin Zitong, and he would kill anyone who stood in his way!
Old Jin knew the severe consequences if he didn't find the correct position for the Fusang tree. Therefore, even when the red-eyed zombie attacked the suspended coffin, or when Yan Shouyi awoke, he dared not divert his attention, dedicating himself entirely to studying the Tai Shi Tian Yuan Ce.
"Where should the Fusang tree be placed... where is the correct spot... Damn it, why is this so difficult!"
Old Jin scratched his head frantically, pulling out several strands from his already sparse hair. If this continued, Yan Shouyi wouldn't die, but Old Jin would go bald first.
Seeing Old Jin's state, Yan Shouyi comforted him, "Old Jin, I can hold on a little longer. Take your time."
Lin Zitong, however, was anxious. "Don't try to fool Old Jin. Your body is still as cold as a corpse..."
Yan Shouyi remained silent, as he did indeed feel his past memories gradually disappearing.
If memories were stored in the brain, then some joyful and beautiful recollections were etched in the heart.
For Yan Shouyi, the happiest and most beautiful times in his life were in Chen Family Village.
Although he had never met his mother or grandmother, under the protection of his grandfather and father, he had grown up very happily.
In summer, he would go fishing in the river with his friends.
In winter, his family would gather around the courtyard, warming themselves by the fire and eating sweet potatoes.
Before dawn, he would follow his grandfather into the mountains to gather herbs, carrying a basket.
Before dark, he would return home to play with the old yellow dog.
And also...
The first time he saw a weeping Lin Zitong in the deep pit.
The nervous feeling when he first gave Lin Zitong a gift.
The first time he felt the warmth of Lin Zitong's lips on his cheek.
And...
And...
He couldn't recall.
Yan Shouyi frowned. There were so many beautiful memories, why couldn't he remember them now?
He couldn't help but let go of Lin Zitong, clutching his head with both hands, his expression pained.
"What's wrong?" Lin Zitong's expression changed as she quickly moved to support Yan Shouyi.
But Yan Shouyi pushed her away, "Don't come near me! Stay away... I'm not stable right now... I'm afraid I'll hurt you!"
Lin Zitong was about to step forward again when Luo Ning and Xia Zhi stopped her. Luo Ning said, "His residual memories are disappearing one by one. If Old Jin doesn't find a solution soon, I'm afraid..."
"Old Jin!"
Lin Zitong quickly looked at Old Jin.
Old Jin was also burning with anxiety, like an ant on a hot pan. He stood up, pacing back and forth, gazing at the star map on the ground.
"Fusang tree... Fusang tree... cold body... where the sun rises..."
Suddenly, a flash of inspiration struck Old Jin. He slapped his forehead hard. "I've got it! It's the Tianshu point!!"
"The upper half of the body is the domain of heaven, ruled by heavenly Qi; the lower half of the body is the domain of earth, ruled by earthly Qi. The halfway point is called Tianshu. Heavenly Qi above is Yang, earthly Qi below is Yin. This acupoint has the function of promoting the smooth passage and fusion of Qi in the chest and abdomen, balancing Yin and Yang. It is named Tianshu because of this. The Fusang tree is also a divine tree that communicates Yin and Yang and connects the three realms. Placing the Fusang tree at the Tianshu point is absolutely correct!"
Seeing Old Jin so excited and certain, Lin Zitong didn't want to waste any more time. She called out, "Senior Old Jin, please!"
"Leave it to me!"
Old Jin's face broke into a confident smile. Being able to place the Fusang tree into Yan Shouyi was also a source of pride for him as an ancient physician.
Yan Shouyi's expression remained pained, but he vaguely knew that Old Jin was there to help him. So he lay down immediately, enduring the pain and saying, "Old Jin, hurry!"
Old Jin immediately went to Yan Shouyi's side, and a willow-leaf-thin knife, as delicate as cicada wings, appeared in his hand.
This knife was incredibly sharp, capable of easily slicing through even the corpse puppet body of Yan Shouyi!
One could imagine this was a treasure of the Qi Huang sect.
The Tianshu point is located two inches beside the navel. After opening it with the knife, Old Jin directly inserted the small Fusang tree.
With Yan Shouyi's powerful self-healing ability, the wound began to heal the moment Old Jin retracted his finger!
At that instant, Yan Shouyi felt a warm current emanating from his abdomen, flowing to his limbs and bones!
This warm current dispelled all the coldness from his body, clearing his mind and relieving his pain.
Lin Zitong grasped Yan Shouyi's hand and found that his once cold hand was now warming up!
"It's working!" Lin Zitong exclaimed with joy.
"It seems it was placed in the right spot," Old Jin also breathed a sigh of relief.
Although Old Jin wasn't saving the dead and healing the injured for the first time, this experience was particularly unforgettable for him.
With the pain gone, Yan Shouyi lay on the ground and rested for a while. "I haven't had a chance to ask, what exactly happened just now?"
Yan Shouyi knew he had died, but now he was miraculously revived, and his body had undergone many changes.
Therefore, he had to understand what had happened to better deal with these strange changes in his body.
Lin Zitong told Yan Shouyi everything that had transpired, and Yan Shouyi was greatly shocked.
He possessed a corpse puppet body, and his heart had been replaced by a Fusang tree? Dafeng Novel Network.
The Fusang tree had the ability to communicate with the three realms and connect Yin and Yang. Furthermore, it was a divine tree that grew where the sun rose, containing immense vitality, making it the best choice to replace a heart.
However, what shocked Yan Shouyi the most was the letter his father had sent just in time.
He desperately wanted to know what the letter said, but unfortunately, Lin Zitong had already burned it.
Yan Shouyi didn't question her further about this, as he trusted Lin Zitong unconditionally. Even if she kept something from him, it must have been for his own good.
Yan Shouyi was still unaccustomed to the changes in his body, but if he didn't dwell on it, he felt little different from before.
As everyone was filled with joy, a voice suddenly drifted over:
"I didn't expect you... to truly come back from the dead..."
Everyone quieted down and turned to look at the dying Zhong Qi.
Zhong Qi should have died long ago, but Old Jin had prevented him from dying by forcefully sealing his meridians, allowing him to linger on.
Yan Shouyi got up from the ground and walked to Zhong Qi's side, sighing softly, "I wonder if you heard what I said before I died. In your next life, do more good deeds."
"There's no need for that."
Zhong Qi sneered. "If I die, I die. Who knows where I'll be reincarnated in the next life. As for yourself... cough cough... you said that life tribulation follows the soul and won't disappear with a change of body, so... your life tribulation is also fast approaching, isn't it?"
Yan Shouyi did not hide it. "Two years left."
"I'm very curious, two years from now, when your life tribulation arrives, whether you can still face it with the same composure as you do today..."
"We'll see then."
Living in the present was a lesson Yan Shouyi had learned from his grandfather.
Zhong Qi smiled and then looked at Luo Ning. "Disciple, do it."
It could be said that Luo Ning was responsible for half of Zhong Qi's failure.
Unable to accept Zhong Qi's betrayal, Luo Ning had gone all out and personally ruined Zhong Qi's plan.
Now, Zhong Qi only sought death.
Luo Ning thought she would strike without hesitation, but at this point, she suddenly felt a pang of reluctance.
After all, no matter how Zhong Qi treated her, she had always respected him immensely.
She snorted coldly, "I don't need to make a move. You don't have many breaths left anyway."
Zhong Qi nodded, seemingly having expected this outcome. He asked, "Why did you choose to help Yan Shouyi?"
"If he lives, then I have a chance to live," Luo Ning replied.
If Zhong Qi could still move, he would have given Luo Ning a thumbs-up.
Indeed, they were all people who possessed life tribulations, and Yan Shouyi's life tribulation was coming sooner than Luo Ning's.
If Yan Shouyi could overcome his life tribulation, why couldn't Luo Ning?
Luo Ning chose to help Yan Shouyi precisely because she hoped to see him defy fate and give herself hope to survive.
Zhong Qi couldn't help but sigh. His years of teaching had not been in vain; Luo Ning was a smart girl.
"It seems that today, it is ultimately my own destiny," Zhong Qi tilted his head, looking at the cobweb-covered ceiling as if gazing at the sky. "All of you, get out, and let me enjoy... my life."
In this life, people pursued so many things.
Fame and fortune had caused countless people to spend their entire lives striving.
Now that Zhong Qi knew it was futile to turn the tide, he finally calmed down and enjoyed the tranquility.
It was as if these last few seconds were his true life.
Yan Shouyi exchanged glances with the others, then silently got up and walked towards the elevator.
The group retreated to the elevator and noticed that Luo Ning had not moved from Zhong Qi's side.
Zhong Qi asked, "Why aren't you leaving?"
Luo Ning smiled and said, "I want to watch you take your last breath, Uncle."
Zhong Qi was so angry he almost died on the spot.
Luo Ning continued, "Do you remember when I first joined, you said we would rely on each other from now on? I told you then that I would see you off when you die."
"Then wait here."
Zhong Qi ignored Luo Ning, lying in the pool of blood as if reclining in a swimming pool, at ease.
He hummed an unknown tune, slowly closing his eyes.
The tune grew slower, more fragmented, and eventually faded away.
Zhong Qi finally breathed his last.
Luo Ning stood beside Zhong Qi, remaining silent for about three minutes.
Finally, she decisively threw a fire, gathered her belongings, and walked towards Yan Shouyi and the others.
No one worried about Ping An Building catching fire.
After all, with so many ghosts here, the Yin energy alone was enough to extinguish any fire.
Luo Ning's fire would only burn Zhong Qi and the corpses of the many zombies, and then it would extinguish itself.
She entered the elevator, looked up at Yan Shouyi, and asked, "Can I stay with you for now?"
Lin Zitong frowned.
Was this her way of competing for the man?
Yan Shouyi's mouth twitched, and he looked at Lin Zitong.
Luo Ning said to Lin Zitong, "Aren't you confident? Or don't you trust Yan Shouyi?"
This was a blatant challenge!
Lin Zitong, who never backed down, seemed to accept Luo Ning's challenge. She gave a disdainful smile. "What, do you plan to live in the same retirement home as us in the future?"
Luo Ning also smiled. "I'll leave after Yan Shouyi overcomes his life tribulation."
"As you wish."
Lin Zitong linked her arm with Yan Shouyi's, her gestures intimate, as if declaring ownership, or perhaps telling Luo Ning: you are not qualified.
Yan Shouyi smiled helplessly. He realized that he was truly unsuited to speak in this situation.
Old Jin, standing nearby, lit a cigarette and pondered seriously, unable to understand where he had lost to Yan Shouyi.
Why was no woman fighting over me, Old Jin???
Am I that ugly?
Then I'll leave??