"The fragments of the Heavenly Dao cannot evolve living beings out of thin air." Chen Xuan explained this to Chen Luo as they walked out of the Monastic Cell. "So this world must contain an original living being—the template from which the fragment's Heavenly Dao evolved its creatures."
"And if the Outer-world Demon truly is in this world, it will certainly target that original being. Father's goal in dealing with the demon will be the same."
Chen Luo guessed, "That original being is Quicksand?"
"Yes!" Chen Xuan said firmly. "A true Witch!"
Bodhisattva Yixing put away the Monastic Cell and asked in confusion, "A true Witch?"
"Dao Lord Chen, I know that the Witch People have existed for at least twenty thousand years."
"Do you mean Quicksand has lived for over twenty thousand years?"
Chen Xuan nodded. "Yes. He refined this fragment of the Heavenly Dao and used its power to evolve this Witch People kingdom."
"Because of the lifespan laws, he has lived for more than twenty thousand years."
As they spoke, they arrived before Quicksand and Yinggou. The usual carefree smile had vanished from Yinggou's face, replaced by deep sorrow. Quicksand sat opposite her with his eyes tightly shut, runes flashing all over his body.
"How is he, Yinggou?" Chen Luo asked.
Hearing Chen Luo's voice, Yinggou turned her head slightly, then suddenly threw herself into his arms and began sobbing.
"Don't cry, don't cry. What happened?" Chen Luo patted Yinggou's head. After sobbing a few times, she pointed at Quicksand. "He's my daddy!"
Chen Luo and Chen Xuan exchanged looks, both seeing astonishment in the other's eyes. Even Bodhisattva Yixing looked surprised.
"Don't rush. Tell us slowly. What exactly happened?" Chen Luo hurriedly comforted her.
Yinggou struggled to calm herself. Gazing at Quicksand, she said softly, "I'm