A hint of worry and unease flashed through Wan Jianyi's eyes. After a pause, he continued:
"We don't know either."
Tian Buyi nodded.
"I guess there's a good chance we'll turn to ashes. After all, we've lived for far too long. And for us to have survived for such a long time, there must have been a price!"
"Indeed. In a certain sense, the Heavenly Dao is extremely fair. Whatever it gives us, it will take something from us to some extent. I don't know what the Heavenly Dao of this world took from us. But now that we've regained our clarity and reason, and even figured out the causes and consequences, we'll no longer be trapped in senseless slaughter. That's tantamount to completely turning against this world's Heavenly Dao. Will it still grant us endless lifespans?"
Wan Jianyi was deeply skeptical.
"I have a very strong feeling that even if we stay in this world and don't leave, we probably won't live much longer."
Ding Xiaoyu blinked her large eyes and said in a clear voice:
"Don't worry. Even if you really die, we can preserve your souls and keep you from truly dying."
"Really?!"
Wan Jianyi glanced sideways in surprise. But he quickly realized how that sounded and apologized:
"I didn't mean to doubt that you could do it. I was just too surprised and overjoyed."
"Understandable."
Ding Ling smiled and nodded.
"You still have unfinished wishes, so you certainly don't want to die. It's perfectly normal to lose your composure when you suddenly see hope of survival."
"Thank you for understanding, Senior."
Wan Jianyi and Tian Buyi were full of gratitude as they spoke in unison:
"We owe you far too much, Senior. Whether in this life or the next, we'll work like oxen and horses to