Originally, I thought that after Shen Kong redeemed his sins, the Imperial Bureau should be able to re-appoint him. After all, Shen Kong is a talent that can be made.
But I really didn't expect that Shen Kong was already dead.
Could it be that because he had committed many crimes, the emperor killed him out of anger for the common people?
It shouldn’t be possible!
Shen Kong helped keep Hei Jun, killed Hun Gui, and saved so many people in the Imperial City. This can be said to be a great achievement. Even if he couldn't atone for his sins, he wouldn't be killed, right?
Thinking of this, I looked at Qing Ling and said, "What happened outside these days when I was hospitalized? Why is Shen Kong still dead? Could it be that the Imperial Bureau really shot him?"
"It has nothing to do with the Imperial Bureau." Qing Ling explained: "Hei Jun said that Shen Kong had a soul lock. When he killed the soul, the lock was automatically activated, so Shen Kong died with a broken soul."
"But...but he clearly said that he had erased the soul lock." Hearing this, I frowned slightly and said, "Do you think Shen Kong was lying to me?"
"It seems like this." Qing Ling sighed: "You are the master of the life spirit. With the help of the life spirit, you should be able to sense all the lives on this blue star. Can you see if there is any trace of Shen Kong?"
After hearing this, I immediately did what Qing Ling said and used the power of the life spirit to sense the creatures in this world. After observing around, I found that there was indeed no trace of Shen Kong's existence.
Shen Kong is a three-star powerhouse. Logically speaking, the fire of life should be as strong as the sun. If he were still alive, I would be able to sense it immediately.
so
Shen Kong is really dead.
"How could this happen..." I said in disbelief.
I have very complicated feelings about Shen Kong, and I even say that I don’t actually hate him, because I feel that he is a pitiful person, and he has not actually done anything to hurt me, but instead helped me. several times.
In the final analysis, I am just luckier than him, because the people I love most and dearest around me are still alive, but Shen Kong watched his beloved die in front of his eyes.
If I were put into his situation, I might make the same choice as him.
I feel uncomfortable when Shen Kong dies, let alone Shen Changan.
Seeing my ugly face, Qing Ling couldn't help but said: "I'm sorry, Ye Yan, if I hadn't let Chen Haotian go, maybe this thing wouldn't have happened..."
"Ah?" Hearing this, I was stunned for a moment, then shook my head and said, "Aunt Ling, this is not your fault. No one knew that this would happen."
"I just feel that I, the aunt, did not protect you well and let you face this kind of life and death problem. I, the guide, really failed in my duty." Qing Ling sighed.
"Don't say that. I see all the help you have given me, and this matter is not your fault." I comforted: "Even without Chen Haotian, there would have been such a day sooner or later. The problem will be solved." The root cause does not lie with Chen Haotian."
In a sense, Shen Kong is a complete tragedy, and this has nothing to do with whether Chen Haotian appears or not.
Shen Kong, who had witnessed the death of his close relatives before his eyes, had long lost the meaning of living, so even if he did not have this opportunity, sooner or later he would choose to die with his soul and use this method to liberate himself.
Therefore, the real problem has already existed, and it will have to be faced sooner or later.
"Yeah." Qing Ling didn't say anything more, but nodded and said: "Now that the matter is over, let's go see your mentor first. The top priority now is to deal with the problem of his Taoist heart collapse."
Hearing this, I had a sad look on my face. Even though I was as anxious as if I was in a rage, in fact, I didn't even know what I could do for my mentor in the near future.
comfort?
It should have an effect, but it definitely treats the symptoms rather than the root cause.
In my opinion, to untie the bell, one must tie it. I am not Shen Kong, so I'm afraid it won't have much effect. At most, it will ease Shen Changan's mood.
what to do?
Although I have had my own inner demons and successfully overcome them, I know that this process is quite difficult, and I don’t know if my mentor can overcome this hurdle.
The far north.
.
Normally, no one would be seen in such a deserted place, but at this moment, two figures appeared on top of an iceberg.
One of them is closing his eyes tightly, as if he is practicing meditation, and his breath is rising.
This person is none other than Shen Kong, who has been deemed dead.
The man next to Shen Kong was the mysterious Mr. Li. At this moment, he was silently looking into the distance, as if sensing something.
"boom!"
Suddenly, along with a roar, a terrifying aura rose into the sky. Mr. Li looked back and saw that a new avenue was born on Shen Kong's body.
Seeing this scene, Mr. Li smiled slightly and applauded: "Congratulations, you have reopened a new road in just five days. I thought it would take you at least half a month."
"Now I have a goal to strive for and a meaning to live for. Naturally, it is not comparable to the numb state before." Shen Kong said with a confident smile.
"Very good, he is indeed the person I like." Mr. Li said with satisfaction: "Now that you have said goodbye to your past self, it's almost time for us to set off."
Hearing this, Shen Kong hesitated for a moment, and then asked for instructions: "Mr. Li, I have decided to follow in your footsteps, but I still have an unfulfilled wish. Can you give me some time to deal with it properly?"
"I understand, you want to say goodbye to your mentor, right?" Mr. Li asked.
Having already "tasted" Shen Kong's memories, he is undoubtedly the person who knows Shen Kong's thoughts best, so Mr. Li is not surprised by Shen Kong's request.
"Yeah." Shen Kong nodded.
"That's fine, your mentor needs your help right now." Mr. Li said.
Hearing this, Shen Kong frowned immediately.
"What happened to my mentor?"
"It's not because of you." Although Mr. Li has never left this glacier, he seems to be omniscient and omnipotent, and he talks eloquently: "Your mentor thinks that you are dead, and he still can't get over this hurdle in his heart. I and I I’m struggling with myself, and now I’m feeling sad!”
"Go quickly, only you can untie the knot in his heart."
Hearing this, Shen Kong nodded heavily.
"good!"
"Wait a minute." Mr. Li stopped him: "You are a dead person in name now. If you go there like this, you will definitely be stopped. It's better for me to go with you!"
"Thank you, Mr. Li!" Shen Kong said gratefully.
"You're welcome, it's just a little effort." Mr. Li smiled slightly and said: "Besides, I also have something to deal with here, so I might as well solve it together._o_m"