"Indeed, it was a bit of a pity. But you've already reached the Nascent Soul stage. Your Second Dad believes in you."
Black Mist wanted to reach out and pat his son's head, but unfortunately, both its hands had already dissipated. The speed at which this body was falling apart was far too fast. It could not even properly say goodbye to its son. "This is Shu Wenzhou's corpse. Later, put some effort into piecing it together. Don't bury it back at the Rogue Cultivator Alliance either. Although it no longer has any Body Integration power, it was still parasitized by a demon. When the time comes, burn it with a single fire, then bury it at... the place in Bian Family Village where the other spirit sword is hidden."
Bian Chunchou was already sobbing too hard to speak, able only to nod and shake his head over and over.
"Second Dad... wait! I'll ask the Dragon Venerable to save you. He'll definitely have a way! Wait for me!"
Bian Chunchou tried to crawl to his feet, only to be caught by the last of Black Mist's strength. "Don't trouble yourself. I don't like owing people things. Be good from now on. Those two friends of yours... they really are quite good. Stop crying. Your Second Dad had been looking forward to this day for a long time."
It had long yearned to return to its body. This was the sole will that had kept it alive after being abandoned. For that, it had created No-Shu City, wanting to use such a childish method to make Shu Wenzhou change his mind. But it knew that man too well. Once he made a decision, even if he regretted it, he would never turn back.
It had waited in No-Shu City all