Meeting Netherworld

The setting sun sank westward, its slanting rays curling softly as Qin Jishi sat upright in the courtyard.

A pot of clear tea, a plate of pastries.

Before long!

Qingfeng and Mingyue arrived. Seeing Qin Jishi admiring the beautiful scenery, they obediently stood to one side, not daring to disturb him in the slightest.

The evening glow illuminated the heavens, painting a unique vista.

Qin Jishi had not enjoyed such tranquil moments for a very long time.

All at once, he found himself missing the days of old.

"Old Man, just what kind of existence was the person you faced?"

From everything Qin Jishi had experienced over the years, he had already guessed some things. Old Man might have been plotting a plan.

And he himself might have been part of that plan.

Toward Old Man, Qin Jishi harbored feelings too difficult to put into words.

They were like master and disciple, yet also like grandfather and grandson.

It was Old Man who had given Qin Jishi everything he possessed now.

Without him, Qin Jishi would never have achieved what he had today. He might have died long ago on that cold night.

No matter what kind of person Old Man faced, even if Qin Jishi was merely part of his plan, he would help him without hesitation and give everything he had...

After a brief silence, Qin Jishi's gaze became somewhat distant.

"Shiqing, I wonder whether you are doing well now?"

Whoosh!

As he thought of her, Qin Jishi drew a deep breath. "You left the Black and White Domain because of me. This is the guilt I owe you."

"Shiqing!"

"Wait for me. Once I settle the affairs of the Black and White Domain, I will go to the Upper Realm to find you. Then, I will bring