The Gold Spirit Old Demon did not press further.
After some thought, Su Yi said, "This place has become a hotbed of trouble. Would you like to come with me to the River of Destiny?"
The Gold Spirit Old Demon froze, his gaze strange. "Don't you know that once creatures like aberrant spirits approach the River of Destiny, they will completely dissipate?"
"I have my own way," Su Yi said.
As he spoke, a murky stream of water emerged at his fingertips. "This is the Yellow Springs Dao Intent within the laws of reincarnation. It can cleanse sins, purge evil impurities, and dissolve the aberrant aura on your body. If you are willing, I can help you now."
The Gold Spirit Old Demon shuddered, visibly stunned.
But in the end, he sighed. "Forget it. I appreciate your kindness, but if I leave, what will happen to my subordinates in the Gold Spirit Secret Realm?"
Su Yi gazed deeply at him. "The dead cannot return to life, and neither can aberrant spirits. But what I am offering you is a chance to bring the dead back to life and grow flesh upon white bones. It is enough to let you live anew and continue fulfilling the grand aspiration you made in life."
His fingers closed, condensing that wisp of Yellow Springs Dao Intent into a walnut-sized pearl.
"Weigh for yourself what matters more and what matters less. If you come with me, refine this pearl."
As he spoke, Su Yi placed the pearl and a piece of calligraphy on the ground, then rose to his full height and walked out of the pavilion.
"I will leave shortly. If you have not followed me before then, so be it."
His figure soon vanished.
The Gold Spirit Old Demon, dressed in white and