The light and airy feeling in Shi Wuqi's body was still there, but his heart was heavy. This contrast makes people feel unreal, and there is a sense of tearing between dreams and reality, memory and the present. The reason is not only the loss of no answer, but also the "inadvertent" reminder like Yuejun's sleep.
"If Miss Qi is a human being, the soul-returning incense may be useful."
This seemingly brief reminder carries a hint of conspiracy.
The soul-returning incense is a legendary incense, the ingredients of which are unknown to anyone. Unlike the Resurrection Pill, this is a treasure that can truly resurrect the dead, even a rotten corpse. But this is just a rumor, no one has ever seen it, let alone whether this statement is groundless.
"It's true. There is such a thing. I thought about it back then. Here, I'll give you a recipe."
"Is there such a thing?" Shan Hai's first reaction was a little alarmed, "Isn't this against the principles of yin and yang? How could you...not to mention that it is only effective if it has not been dead for three days?"
"That's the limit of current medicines..." Lord Ruyue said, "Most of the ones that are circulating and available on the market are the ones you mentioned. Even the soldiers in the Dead Man's Swamp can survive with a truly soul-returning incense. General Mu is like that, but his aura is too evil. I don’t know if Mr. Liangyue will consider it, but it would be a good thing if the possibility of success is denied from the beginning."
Shi Wuqi stretched out his hand to Dai Luan: "Give me a pen and paper."
The little girl was extremely embarrassed for a moment. She knew that based on her master's knowledge, she was strongly opposed to this kind of thing. And Shi Wuqi obviously won't give up if he doesn't get the answer. On the one hand, she wanted to help him, but on the other hand, she wanted to respect her master. She glanced at Shanhai cautiously, but did not move her hands for the time being.
"Let Miss Qi come back to life?" Shan Hai's tone was as expected, "Don't you just want to see Wan Gui Zhi and just know one result? You plan to use the soul-returning incense to resurrect her. Please ask me again. ?”
"I know what you think." Shi Wuqi started to dig up Dai Luan's box. She couldn't stop her. "If you are no longer willing to help me, I won't complain; but if you want to stop me, I won't either." Confront you.”
His tone was light, no longer as cunning as a businessman in front of them, with a bargaining-like tact. But this is too firm. Not long after meeting them again, there was a conflict. Before Shan Hai said anything, Dai Luan spoke first, with a somewhat uncomfortable tone:
"Have you been in hell for too long? It doesn't matter to us..."
Just as Shi Wuqi turned out the paper, his hands froze. He paused and shook his head slightly.
"no."
If Lord Ruyue doesn't speak, I really don't know how this long night will end. She told Shan Hai that it was indeed just a legend, and no one had actually created it until now. Fang Zi actually knew a lot of people, some of whom were even similar, but so far no dead person had opened his eyes. Therefore, when the effect of the incense is not sure, it cannot be regarded as a life-and-death technique.
Mu Wan, who had been silent, finally said something. She actually kept listening.
"That adult will definitely..."
"That's what happens after you use it." Lord Ruyue blinked, "Don't Lord Satsuki also have many unreasonable Gu techniques?"
"I still...can't agree." Shan Hai couldn't help but shook his head, "It's not just a violation of common sense, nor is it a matter of impunity. If it fails, there is an intention to bet on its success. What's more, if she really survives, So what? Who is she? What is her identity? Is she a human or a monster? Where is her family? Maybe they are no longer in this world. If there are any relatives left behind, in terms of seniority..."
"That's enough." Shi Wuqi handed the paper and pen to Ruyue Jun, "Even if she is my enemy, she only has bad memories of me when she wakes up, or the spell is defective and she still has difficulty moving, or she suffers from some illness... It doesn't matter. I can tell her little by little, I can take care of her and not tell anyone about her."
Lin Shanhai felt a headache. He watched Kisaragi-kun writing calmly on the paper, and wanted to stop him but it was inappropriate. Dai Luan and Mu Wan just watched, no one dared to interrupt or express their opinions. He couldn't help but patted the back of his hand and said to Wu Qi:
"It's not just these questions...will she die again? Like a normal person? Birth, old age, illness and death?"
"I don't know." Lord Ruyue said for him, "After all, no one has succeeded."
He really didn't know what Ruyue-kun's purpose was. Along the way, she seemed to be helping them, but in fact they almost forgot that she was not only a pharmacist and painter, but also a murderous poisoner and killer. Who can guarantee that she is not trying her own tricks?
There is a helpless feeling of being trapped. But until now, she is still "helping".
"Let's put it this way." Shan Hai's tone lowered, "Whose soul is the soul that has returned to the body?"
Ru Yuejun and Shi Wuqi both glanced at him, wondering if they didn't understand. He went on to say:
"Is it the restored person? If it is the original soul, what will happen to the living beings who have been reincarnated?"
This is a critical question. He obviously noticed a subtle change in Shi Wuqi's expression. He looked at Kisaragi-kun and seemed to attach great importance to the answer to this question.
"The soul will always change after reincarnation..." Mr. Ruyue stopped writing and thought, "According to my inference, he will have the parts that originally belonged to the body taken away. The amount will depend on the situation. The lighter ones will lose their humanity and become Sluggish and irrational, like an animal, it only has an instinctive sense of survival; at worst, it is unable to move, like a plant, unable to move."
"Don't you even care about this?" Different from questioning, Shan Hai's tone was filled with urgent pleading.
After finishing copying Ru Yuejun's prescription, Shi Wuqi took it and examined it by the firelight. Her handwriting is elegant and clear, and she writes clearly. Even after hearing this, Wu Qi didn't waver in his attitude.
"I can't see the pain of people who have nothing to do with me."
The tone was harsh and indifferent, but Shanhai didn't feel strange.
Because he never knew this person.
Although, this is not something that is only realized now.
Shi Wuqi continued: "Natural disasters and man-made disasters are commonplace. If I have the chance to meet the victims, I will try to make up for it. To be honest, before I met you, the lives and deaths of others had nothing to do with me. "
It was indeed true. Shan Hai felt a lump in his throat and was unable to refute it for a moment. He was silent for a while, raised his head and looked at the stars in the sky. The air here is very clean, the night sky is very clear, and the tiny lights flickering are like the crushed future.
"...What if the spell fails? It's not just as simple as being ineffective? Many taboo things carry various risks. The soul may not have returned to its place, causing her to lose her mind, or she may only regard you as The enemy doesn’t listen to you?”
"Then fight again."
"Why do you always think of problems in such a simple way——"
"You make the problem too complicated, always."
I can't say this anymore. Shan Hai clearly realized that Shi Wuqi would only go his own way. But isn't this what he should have had? He hasn't changed, never has. There is no point in continuing to argue like this. Either one party will compromise or part ways. Obviously, Shi Wuqi didn't look like a compromising party, and they all avoided the second option during the argument.
Shan Hai gave up the argument, he felt a little tired. But at the same time, he finally saw something else clearly.
"You care about her too much."
"I care about her."
"Ever since she was alive."
"Maybe. I don't really remember."
"But is it really her you care about?"
Her in the past or her now? Is it a demon, a human, or a coldly obedient corpse?
"I don't care."
Dai Luan was so angry that she didn't dare to breathe. After being quiet for a while, she carefully picked up the Wangui Zhi on the ground and asked Kisaragi-kun:
"C-can I take a look?"
"Let's see."
She flipped through it casually. With a soft sigh, she slowly closed the Wangui Zhi and handed it back to Kisaragi-kun.
"Okay. Okay." Shanhai said, "Just do it...as long as you feel that this is what you really need, as long as you feel that you can bear the consequences."
Shi Wuqi smiled. He knew that his attitude could not convince him or make him make any concessions.
"Aren't you afraid that I might cause problems?"
"Afraid. That's why I have to keep an eye on you, lest you get into trouble along the way. But I say it first, if I think it's morally wrong, I won't do it for you." He turned around and said to Dai Luan and Mu Wan said, "You can't either."
"..."
The two girls looked at each other and sighed in unison. After a while, Dai Luan seemed to remember something and asked:
"Since she is a human, why can't she break through the enchantment of the Dead Man's Swamp?"
"Is it because of evil spirits?" Mu Wan added casually, "Miss Qi's bones are also black, and the evil spirit has penetrated her body too deeply. Isn't it the same for Shi Wuqi?"
Shi Wuqi didn't seem to care about this anymore. He handed the prescription to Shan Hai, who glanced at it roughly.
"Two coins of ambergris, half a coin of Perrin - patchouli, agarwood, black medicine... These are easy to find, but some are more difficult. There are also a few that I have never seen before, such as Tianxiang Jade, Ghost Grass, and Night Cry. Pearl..."
"Ah, Tian Xiang Jade. I remember Miss Liangqiu had one."
After Lord Ruyue finished speaking, the three of them suddenly looked at her. The nominee was stunned, and he didn't know where to put the hand that was supporting his face. She just felt confused and looked at Lord Ruyue blankly.
"There is a small piece of Tianxiang Jade in your sachet. But I have never smelled that scent on you. Did you lose it?"
"Ah -" Mu Wan opened his mouth and frowned. The others also had the same expression, only Shi Wuqi felt confused.
"D-Probably in the Immortal Shadow Pavilion..." Dai Luan's voice became smaller and smaller.
"Oh, is that so?" Lord Ruyue didn't intend to ask, "The nearest place is Cangyi City. Going back across a grassland, we will reach Qinglize."
"Well, we have walked this way." Shan Hai rubbed his temples, "What a coincidence... Since we are on our way, let's go. We also want to ask about Xie Hualing and your Tengu."
"What happened to the Tengu?" Shi Wuqi asked.
Dai Luan pulled him and said: "A lot of bad things happened while you were away. I can't finish talking about it in one night. I will tell you in a moment. Hey, Master, the hot spring pool in Cangyi City is particularly good for soaking. You must To come!"
"Don't delay other people's affairs." Shanhai shook his head.
"Oh... I'm not in a hurry." Lord Ruyue was very interested. "I'm really not in a hurry to do the things at hand. I've always been interested in hot soup. When we go to Cangyi City, I can go with you to the pharmacy first. Grab some fragrant herbs. I'll take care of the other ingredients."
Shi Wuqi noticed that Mu Wan was too close to the fire. Even though it was already spring, she still hugged herself tightly into a ball. In the impression, she was clearly not so afraid of the cold. So he asked.
"Are you feeling unwell?"
"Ah, ah... not bad." She suddenly looked away from her arm.
"The Tengu's injury cannot be delayed."
"Yes...yes, no delay."
She hugged herself tighter, holding her right wrist tightly with her left hand.
