Shi Yan looked at White Bone Lady. In an instant, he was at her side, wanting to hold her, but the moment he got close, she was overcome with pain.
Shi Yan looked at Tang Sanzang, confused.
Tang Sanzang said, "You are now the heart of all living beings in this world, while Madam is the heart of demons. Naturally..."
Shi Yan immediately dropped to his knees before Tang Sanzang and cried, "Holy Monk, please save A Xian! She's like this because of me, Master."
A Xian—so White Bone Lady's name was Zhao Lingxian, and Shi Yan called her A Xian.
Tang Sanzang shook his head. "There's truly nothing I can do. Madam has killed far too many people over the years in her pursuit of power. Her sins are already beyond measure. Though you've also killed many, that was your fate. I can save you, but Madam... Sigh."
"Holy Monk, give her my heart. Please, I want her to live."
Tang Sanzang shook his head. "You two are destined to be apart in this life."
With that, he turned away.
White Bone Lady said, "Shi Yan, do you know why I'm called White Bone Lady? It's because in my heart, I've long considered myself your wife, whether in life or death."
"Now that you've woken up, my wish has been fulfilled. It's time for me to go."
"No, A Xian. There must be a way. There has to be," Shi Yan cried.
"Holy Monk, I have no way to repay you for saving Shi Yan this time. I can only repay you in the next life. If you ever need Shi Yan, just tell him what to do. His life is yours."
Tang Sanzang turned back to her. "Madam, you're too kind."
Shi Yan lowered his head too, and