Du Siwen flew into the Seven-Star Bracelet and helped Xu Qingtong rebury his parents. The two kowtowed three times before his parents' graves, then left the Seven-Star Bracelet.
"Qingtong, now that you have brought your parents with you, that is one worry laid to rest!" Du Siwen said.
Xu Qingtong nodded silently. With a wave of his right hand, he restored the ground to its original state, then said softly, "Senior sister, let's go!"
Three months later, Xu Qingtong arrived at the Black Witch Marsh with Du Siwen.
"Senior sister, let me take you somewhere!"
"Where?"
"You'll know when we get there!"
Du Siwen curled her lips. "Hmph! Being so mysterious-it can't be anywhere good, can it?"
Xu Qingtong smiled faintly and steered the Flying Boat along the route he remembered. Before long, they reached a small mound in the Black Witch Marsh.
After leaving the Flying Boat, Xu Qingtong led the way to a large tree and leaped up onto it.
"Senior sister, come up!"
Du Siwen did as he said, jumping onto the tree and wrapping her arms around Xu Qingtong.
"Senior sister, see that hollow in the tree? I'll go in first, then you follow me."
"What are you planning? Don't tell me you want to cultivate again?"
"Uh, senior sister, you're overthinking it! I'm taking you somewhere mysterious!"
With that, Xu Qingtong stepped into the tree hollow.
"Qingtong, can I come in now?" Du Siwen waited a moment, but when there was no sign of Xu Qingtong, she hurriedly called out.
Her question received no answer. She called again, but there was still no response.
Du Siwen had no choice but to step into the tree hollow.
She had only taken a few steps inside when she suddenly felt an immense suction. Before she could react,