I'll Wait for You at Mount Taixu.

In short, with no one objecting, the plan to slay demons and eliminate evil has taken initial shape.

Many matters were gradually settled through the interaction between the wisp of consciousness cast by Udu-dust and the boy.

During this time, Chi Yuan also confirmed a question.

That is, assuming that Su Qing'an's daily intake of his own blood can satisfy a certain amount of his appetite and instinctive needs.

The answer is a simple no.

The few drops of blood that fell at that time could satisfy the hunger of the human body, but they did nothing to replenish the essence of this body.

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If you think about it, you can come to a conclusion by considering why Planetary-class instinct would drive the girl to fall into the area of [Artificial Honkai Collapse].

For him now, the only things that truly have value, that can provide the foundation for evolution and even nourishment, are those from Honkai Beast.

This means that the closer the Immortal Chi Yuan is to the form of Honkai Beast, the more abundant the nourishment it can provide.

The reason why those few drops of blood allowed Su Qing'an to feel in good physical condition even after three days of sleep was primarily due to the unique circumstances at the time.

Fu Hua's genetic activation level was forcibly increased to the level of the Taboo Gate, resulting in the presence of genetic material in her blood that she did not normally possess.

Moreover, setting aside the minuscule power that mere blood can provide, the very act of creating blood with such an energy level means that she would have to actively approach [Artificial Honkai Collapse] to achieve this.

Besides...

"The more crucial point is that your power will be permanently weakened as a result."

"Drawing your blood will cause you irreversible damage; that's the real reason the Oath Card activated at that moment."

Upon hearing this, the immortal recalled the scene where the other person let the blood drip from their lips but tried their best not to drink it.

But this is so strange.

Fu Hua believed Su Qing'an wouldn't lie, but why would the extraction of blood containing less than one ten-thousandth of her own genetic makeup lead to such severe consequences?

Su Qing'an seemed to see her confusion and explained:

"This isn't the answer my resurrected memories tell me, but rather the message my body's instincts are giving me."

"What I need is not the flesh and blood of demons or the Heaven and Earth Qi, but something more essential."

"Therefore, regardless of the energy level of the blood extracted, that portion of your body's maximum capacity will be permanently stripped away."

She suddenly understood the meaning of Su Qing'an's words, and thus completely confirmed that the other party's life form had reached a level that she had never heard of before.

Whether the boy is a cub of Planet-class Honkai Beast or how he transformed into this life form, these are questions that are difficult to answer given the current lack of information.

One conclusion can be drawn.

In other words, the energy and level that Su Qing'an needs are completely beyond what ordinary demons can provide. Even the energy granted by the Judgment-class level is a drop in the ocean compared to this existence that only exists in the concept. Theoretically, demons below that level have no reason to devour him.

Yet he still received the instinctive instruction to eat Honkai Beast, which can only mean that the answer, as he himself said, is to absorb something more essential.

In other words, this originates from the conceptual meaning of gnawing and devouring.

Otherwise, it would be utterly absurd to think that a few drops of harmless blood could affect the Immortal Chi Yuan, who could recover to his former state even after most of his body was crushed, thanks to his immortal Gene Ability.

Fu Hua hesitated for a moment, then asked:

"So, if you had actively consumed my blood back then, my genes would no longer be complete?"

The boy thought for a moment and replied:

"I think it's difficult to get a definitive answer to this question at the moment."

"But looking at the worst-case scenario, that's probably how it is."

If Su Qing'an's definition of devouring something is based on the true concept of wholeness, then the matter and flesh he consumes are merely the manifestations and external mediums of this absorption.

Simply put, devouring the Immortal Chi Yuan is defined as consuming the [Benares Gene].

The youth's devouring will ignore the laws and the rules of the material world in the process, magnifying what could have been negligible imperfections into the erosion of the whole.

In a sense, this method of eating can already be considered a terrifying ability.

However, this was merely an instinctual reaction unintentionally revealed by his body, which is enough to show that the outward manifestations of dimensional ascension had already begun to appear before full awakening.

For Su Qing'an, anything that can be defined as "food" by bodily instinct does not possess any kind of immortality.

Because what he consumed... was not something external that could be compensated for, but a concept in its true sense.

Unless the opponent is also at a constant level of dimensional elevation, it is difficult to resist this.

In other words...

There is no point in absorbing blood that does not contain highly activated Honkai Beast genes; on the contrary, it will cause Fu Hua's abilities and power as Fusion Warrior to be weakened perpetually after being absorbed time and time again.

This is clearly an undesirable approach.

Chi Yuan Whisper:

"... What life form are you in right now?"

Su Qing'an tried his best to use the existing logical framework and the fragmented common sense bestowed by his recollected memories to interpret the information given by his body's instincts, but in the end, he could only say:

"Have no idea."

"All I know is that this problem is very complex and difficult to understand."

"But in a broader sense, I should be even less human than the beings in my memories."

Upon hearing this, Li Shishi stopped stuffing the silver into her bag. She looked at the boy's youthful and adorable face, her eyes slightly upturned, and her lips curving into a beautiful smile as she said:

"Yes, how many normal people are even one ten-thousandth as smart and cute as Susu?"

"Even though I'm adored by everyone, lately when people are writing lyrics and poems to praise me, I can't feel a bit proud. I can't help but keep thinking, how can I be as beautiful, generous, kind, and lovely as Su Su?"

The boy and the ethereal figure of the immortal exchanged a glance, both speechless.

He said:

"Senior Sister Shishi, is there any need to pack up so quickly?"

"It's not too late to make preparations once Chi Yuan's disciples arrive."

Li Shishi lay limply on the bed, her upper body weak, her slender hand supporting her cheek. She poked the boy's expressionless face and said:

"SuSu~~ You really don't understand girls' feelings at all."

"You know, I've been in the Capital City for over ten years, and I've never been able to leave."

"Just now Immortal Chi Yuan said she would like me to travel with you. I was so happy I didn't know what to say. It's normal to be a little impatient, isn't it?"

Su Qing'an thought for a while and felt like correcting the other person.

How could he not understand the other person's feelings? The Manas consciousness can passively perceive the emotions of people nearby. Isn't Senior Sister Shishi happy right now?

However, on the other hand, the keen intuition, elevated by the Manas consciousness to the point of almost predicting the future, tells me that choosing silence and refusing to explain is the best option.

Manas – an essential tool for people with low emotional intelligence, the best choice.

So the boy let the other person's fingertips poke his cheek for a while before asking:

"Senior Sister Shishi, do you have no more worries?"

"If you come with me to slay demons and monsters, you might not come back for a very, very long time."

He said earnestly:

"I won't let you go back to the Capital City then. I don't like most of the people here, so I don't like you being alone in a place like this."

She thought, "I'm worried about you."

It was probably... completely buried in that snowstorm long ago.

The smile on the girl's lips faded, only to return with a radiant glow, and she whispered:

"I have no worries anymore."

Looking at the boy's youthful face, she said:

"Not a single drop left."

Li Shishi counted the jewelry in the wooden box, looked at the calligraphy and paintings filling the room and the oil-paper umbrella on the table, and said softly:

"Let's use these to repay Grandma Li's many years of kindness in raising us."

She was silent for a moment, then laughed again.

"We'll sneak out and make them search for me everywhere. Just thinking about it is hilarious."

Su Qing'an thought for a moment and said:

"Um."

He ultimately didn't ask what kind of future the other party was planning to have.

A Courtesan, a canary that has escaped its cage.

Without thorough planning, where will they go after completing their demon-slaying journey?

The boy didn't necessarily intend to be separated from Li Shishi one day; he simply suddenly understood something through his restored self.

No one can stay with anyone forever.

Whether it's friends or family, it's the same.

Life is full of disappointments, and the unpredictability of the world makes it difficult for anyone to make any decisions.

They are willing to disregard the so-called status and weight between the two and regard them as family.

You may consider someone important, but whether you will separate from them are two different things.

Su Qing'an didn't want to confront this issue directly in the short term; he simply had a deeper understanding of what Li Shishi had said before.

Not caring about one's own death does not mean one can or is indifferent to the series of Karma that death brings.

The boy remained silent for a long time.

He never spoke, and both Li Shishi and Fu Hua showed similar pampering and indulgence towards this.

Let the conversation fall silent.

A long time.

Su Qing'an glanced at the feathers near the girl's feet, suddenly remembering something he had long forgotten, and asked:

"Hua, what kind of feather is this?"

"There's something similar in my Sea of consciousness as well."

At this moment, the Little Feather, who had been completely forgotten and sleeping soundly in the Sea of consciousness, finally regained its sense of existence.

Fu Hua was taken aback upon hearing this; she had indeed given the other party an Udu-dust.

But did that Udu-dust not disappear with the boy's death, but instead resurrect and remain within his Sea of consciousness?

This was truly unexpected.

She replied:

"This is Udu-dust, the eighth Divine Key that wields the power of consciousness."

"The one in your Sea of consciousness is probably a remnant of my Divine Key, and it should also possess the ability to record."

"Perhaps, it unexpectedly holds memories that none of us know about."

"If you could, could you try to take it out?"

Su Qing'an nodded in agreement.

Unlike the Little Feather, which struggled to break through the passive barrier of the Manas consciousness despite its efforts, the Manas consciousness's active contact did not encounter any resistance or surprise. In almost the time it takes to breathe, a more magnificent and exquisite crimson feather, possessing a strong spirituality, floated into the palm of the hand.

As if breathing, it slowly unfurled its soft whiskers with the passage of time, falling into a deathly silence under the gaze of several people, as if in deep sleep, while the radiance on its surface was noticeably dimmed.

In reality, three days was not enough time for Su Muxi, who had exhausted her strength, to regain her senses.

On the other hand, Su Qing'an, the only one who could provide energy, was also asleep and naturally could not share any food.

In this situation, assuming no one notices, it wouldn't be surprising if they slept until the end of time.

The immortal's illusory fingertip couldn't resist touching the incredibly special-looking feather, but it passed right through it, much to the immortal's regret.

A smile touched her lips; for some reason, she felt an intense sense of familiarity with this feather, and she whispered:

"It seems that many unknown changes and evolutions have occurred since it separated from me."

"I can sense that this clone of Udu-dust has broken away from the main body and control of the Divine Key, and has given birth to its own spirituality and even consciousness."

"She may still possess some of the abilities of Udu-dust, but it would be inappropriate to call it a part of Udu-dust, or Udu-dust itself."

"I think you must have known this before."

"It's possible they gave her a completely new name."

Su Qing'an recalled the period when she was severely disabled, and the sounds she heard during the battle three days ago, and suddenly felt a little guilty.

Although the situation was unusual, he not only couldn't remember her name, but he also ignored her completely.

This behavior must be quite excessive, right?

He said:

"... I remember now, when I really wanted to eat you and was about to act on it, she seemed to be trying to stop me."

Fu Hua asked:

"Then what?"

Su Qing'an whispered:

"Because his consciousness was very impaired at that time, he didn't open up to her. He was probably very tired and fell asleep?"

Li Shishi gently rubbed the sleeping feathers with her fingertips and sighed:

That's really going too far.

The immortal thought for a moment and added:

"Really."

Su Qing'an pretended not to hear and silently released the Manas consciousness.

Because the soul resides in the state of Manas, the soul matter that would have fallen in the past possesses a more intense stimulation and primal power than before.

The saying goes, "When one person attains enlightenment, even his chickens and dogs ascend to heaven."

The Little Feather of the past gradually evolved into spirituality and even consciousness because of the special nature of the boy's soul.

Even though the Manas consciousness is now in a damaged state, its level is still completely different from before. Under this new stimulation, she will likely undergo a more profound change through the existence of the Soul Link.

But what exactly will change is still unknown.

At this moment, the feather's originally dim luster almost vanished the instant the Manas consciousness released it, and it was surrounded by a faint crimson hue, making it exceptionally beautiful.

Immediately, it rolled over as if stretching.

Li Shishi stared intently at it, and said with some anticipation:

"Hey, is this little guy getting up?"

Fu Hua stared silently at the feather, her pupils flashing with light, as if preparing to use this Udu-dust clone to make contact with it.

Su Qing'an was silent for a moment, then explained:

It slept even more soundly now.

"Compared to before, it's like going to sleep hungry versus going to sleep full."

Chi Yuan, however, was not disappointed.

What's here is merely an avatar of Udu-dust; even communicating with it wouldn't yield detailed answers.

If the main body were to bring the Divine Key itself, perhaps there would be a chance to share the records.

The plan to allow the two to meet normally may not have even truly begun yet, so it's too early to think about that.

Let's wait and see.

"Shishi, this feather will give you a hint when Rongyue arrives nearby."

Let's say goodbye for now.

The boy's expression faltered slightly. He grabbed the feather that was trying to escape back into Li Shishi's Sea of consciousness and, under the strange gazes of the two, explained:

"... I still have something to say."

The girl's figure reappeared. She knelt on one knee, squatted on the ground, looked into the man's eyes with a gentle expression, and smiled as she said:

"Then you speak, and I'll listen."

Su Qing'an suddenly pointed at Li Shishi, who was watching the show from the sidelines, ready to be fed dog food (a Chinese slang term for witnessing public displays of affection), and said seriously:

"Could you teach her that Sword Heart Technique?"

Li Shishi's lips parted slightly, her face blank. She quietly tugged at the corner of his mouth and said:

"Su Su, how can the Legend of the Immortal be passed on so casually?"

Fu Hua asked:

"Are you worried she'll get hurt? With you and Rongyue here, there's no such dangerous place in the entire Shenzhou."

She changed the subject and smiled:

"But accidents can happen, and your concerns are not unfounded."

"I will leave a trace of my consciousness in her mind to teach her. As for whether she can learn the basics of the Sword Heart Technique and whether she has the corresponding aptitude, that depends on Shishi herself."

Su Qing'an said softly:

"That's enough, Hua."

Li Shishi is not Stigmata Awakener, but she does possess a certain level of Honkai Energy literacy.

By analogy with the memories of other timelines that Fu Hua has absorbed, it is roughly equivalent to the aptitude of B-rank Valkyrie, neither high nor low, barely above the physical threshold of the Sword Heart Technique. Whether she can enter the field depends entirely on other factors.

The most crucial element is mindset and understanding.

These two things are precisely the kind of things that are difficult to see clearly at a glance; one can only obtain a certain degree of answer through observation during the process of cultivation.

In the past, the level of those who received martial arts instruction from immortals was at least that of those who had awakened the Stigmata, and even 99% of them would not be taught the method of the Void Sword Qi.

This wasn't because Fu Hua was stingy, but simply because it was unnecessary.

Therefore, she naturally had no need to refuse Su Qing'an's request.

Moreover...

Fu Hua could tell that the young man before her had not completely dissipated all his cultivation related to the sword heart.

On the contrary, he had even reached the pinnacle he had always sought but could never attain.

If the memory is restored, it is perfectly acceptable for the other person to teach it themselves.

The fairy's lips parted, and she opened her arms to the man, offering a dreamlike yet seemingly warm embrace, whispering softly:

"Goodbye."

"I'll be waiting for you on Mount Taixu."

Immediately, a deluge of light and dust filled my pupils.

The boy's cheeks flushed slightly, and his lips moved, but he remained silent.