Long Bing's Resurrection

Leaving the oppressive mist of the Star Dou Great Forest behind, the two set off on their journey back to Eastsea City. The sunset's lingering glow spilled across the main road, stretching their shadows far behind them.

Gu Yue walked beside Tang Wulin, her waterfall of black hair gathered into a neat ponytail that swayed gently with her steps. Her deep purple eyes reflected a mysterious sheen in the sunset as she tilted her head slightly to look at the silent boy beside her.

"Wulin, where are you planning to go next?" Her voice was cool, yet held a barely perceptible softness.

Tang Wulin stopped and looked up at the faint outline of the city in the distance, a trace of uncertainty and anticipation in his eyes. "I'm not planning to go to Shrek Academy. I want to... visit Eastsea Academy first, or stay here a few more days and wait for my sister. I don't know when she'll appear, but I feel like every extra moment I spend here gives me another chance of meeting her."

Gu Yue nodded, a thoughtful glint passing through her purple eyes. After a moment, the corners of her mouth lifted into a mysterious smile. "Since we're not leaving for now, how about giving Teacher Wu a surprise?"

"A surprise?" Tang Wulin asked, puzzled. "What kind of surprise?"

Gu Yue stepped forward, looking straight into his eyes as her tone grew serious. "Your first Soul Skill, Source of Life. I remember you saying it could extend anyone's life by five years, right?"

Tang Wulin nodded instinctively. "Yes. As long as they still have a breath left, my blue silver emperor bloodline can use Source of Life to sustain their vitality."

"Then... what about the dead?" Gu Yue abruptly changed tack, posing a question that