Chapter 93: Life and Death Are Uncertain; A Dream of Returning Home in the Night

Fate always plays tricks on you. Everything happens so suddenly and unpredictably. Yet, is every outcome truly predetermined? Let’s embrace our still-beating hearts and explore the wonders of this world.

The White Tiger moved swiftly. In just five days, they reached the skies above Lotus Town. To avoid startling the locals, Liu Yi and the White Tiger stopped outside the town and asked the White Tiger to transform back into human form, otherwise, it might scare several people to death.

As soon as they reached the town entrance, Liu Yi saw a familiar figure walking back and forth there—it was the Wolf King. Behind him were a man and a woman, both appearing to be under thirty years old. Both were dressed in red and each held a long sword.

Liu Yi stepped forward, bowed, and said, “Are you waiting for me, teacher?”

Upon seeing Liu Yi, the Wolf King returned the bow and said happily, “Haha, I finally got you! I wondered where you had gone.”

At that moment, the White Tiger, upon seeing the Wolf King, also exclaimed happily, “Old Wolf, what are you doing here? Hey… Qi and Lin are here too.”

Liu Yi examined the man and woman known as Qi and Lin. Clearly, they were a couple. The woman was very beautiful, but her eyes carried a wildness. The man was of similar build and age to the Wolf King, with a handsome face and an air of distinction.

The Wolf King quickly introduced them, “This is Brother Qi and Sister Lin. This is the Lord of True Demons. From now on, we will build a new demonic realm, the Eternal City. We won’t have to hide from the pursuit of the Heavenly Dragon and the Fire Wind anymore.”

The White Tiger sighed and said, “Yes, they’re too cruel. Just because we refused to submit, they wanted to eliminate us. Who would have thought that after fleeing for thousands of years, we finally have the chance to fight them head-on.”

Qi and Lin stepped forward, bowed respectfully, and said, “We pay our respects to the Demon Lord.”

Liu Yi looked at them calmly and said, “From now on, we’re one family. There’s no need for such formalities. I’ve found a master blacksmith. Follow me.” With that, he turned and strode inside, exuding the aura of a leader. It seems people can truly change—so what about emotions? Can they change too?

Liu Yi arrived at Cross Blacksmith. Tianjiao was talking with Ye Tonglin, laughing and chatting amiably. It seemed they got along well. A’Niu was lying in the yard in the sun with Ye Yao, looking quite relaxed. Looking at them, Liu Yi sighed, “Perhaps peace is now far from me. From the day I became a demon, I was destined to bear the blame for slaughter.”

Suddenly, more people gathered in the room. With Liu Yi and the four guardian beasts entering, it quickly became crowded.

Tianjiao, upon seeing Liu Yi, stood up happily and said, “Wow, you’re back! How fast! Hey… where’s Miss July? Why are these four people with you?”

Liu Yi didn’t speak. He stretched out his right hand, and the White Tiger quickly took out the ‘Black Stone Crystal’ and placed it in Liu Yi’s hand. Although it was dark in the room, the ‘Black Stone Crystal’ was an extraordinary metal—crystalline and transparent, reflecting every ray of light. It was extremely beautiful.

Liu Yi continued, “Miss Tianjiao, can I now exchange ‘Black Stone Crystal’ for your ‘Eight Deserts Pure Iron’?”
Tianjiao turned to a guard behind her and said, “Brother Tian, give him our ‘Eight Deserts Pure Iron’.”
The guard took out a yellow, transparent stone from his own belongings, walked over to Liu Yi, and handed it over.
Liu Yi placed the exchanged ‘Eight Deserts Pure Iron’ on the table and said, “Master Ye, is it okay now? As long as you help me forge the Eternal City, I’ll do anything for you.”
Ye Tonglin looked at the ‘Eight Deserts Pure Iron’ on the table and said, “Alright, I can help you forge the Eternal City, but you must promise me that after it’s done, our family will also live there.”
Liu Yi thought for a moment, nodded, and asked, “How long will it take?”
Ye Tonglin replied, “All the materials are ready. With everything in place, if nothing goes wrong, two days should be enough.”
Liu Yi nodded and said, “Good. I’ll stay at the ‘New Xixue Restaurant’. If anything happens, you can come to find me. I’ll pick up the Eternal City in two days.”
Ye Tonglin nodded and said, “Alright. Wait for my news.”
Liu Yi turned to glance at Tianjiao one last time before heading out. He didn’t know why he wanted to see her—perhaps because she resembled Jilier so much. Although seeing her made his heart ache, he still wanted to take one last look…
Upon arriving at the entrance of the ‘New Xixue Restaurant’, the Wolf King said, “The Eternal City has just been built and needs manpower. I’ll go back to my tribe to select strong men. I’ll return in two days to meet the Demon Lord.”
The White Tiger nodded and said, “I see. Then I’ll also go back to my tribe to find some brothers. But my tribe isn’t as prosperous as the Wolf King’s, so there probably won’t be many.”
Liu Yi thought for a while and said, “It’s better if you don’t go back for now. After the Eternal City is built, you can move all your people inside the city. It’s not too late to select them then.”
The Wolf King nodded and said, “Hmm, that’s good. The Demon Lord is much more thoughtful than we are. Let’s go with that.”
Liu Yi booked a room, and everyone began to wait…
Time passed quickly, and a day slipped by. The waning moon hung in the sky, and the stars shone brightly. The night was quiet. Unconsciously, Liu Yi walked to the back courtyard of the restaurant. Life here was indeed pleasant—even the courtyard was kept so clean and tidy, with a guqin placed in a small pavilion.
Liu Yi walked over gently. It felt so familiar. Ten years ago, this had been his favorite instrument. He believed his playing could express everything. But after seeing his beloved die before his eyes and his closest relatives lie dead all around, he went mad. His musical skills couldn’t save his loved ones, nor his family. Ten years later, he was reborn in his dreams and embraced the path of darkness. Only then did he realize that in this world, the sword was the best means of expression.
Liu Yi sat down gently, slowly removed his gloves, and placed his hands on the guqin. As his hands moved lightly, melodies spread out. This piece, ‘Yearning’, reflected ten years of heartache—the unforgivable wounds. As the music faded away, Liu Yi whispered:
“Ten years of life and death, separated forever.”

Without thinking, it lingers in memory.
A lonely grave thousands of miles away—no place to express sorrow.
At night, a dream takes me back home; by the small window, she’s dressing up.
We gaze at each other in silence, only tears flowing endlessly.
I imagine, year after year, the heartbroken place—under the bright moon, by the pine hill…
That sad melody, mixed with the intermittent lyrics, would move anyone who hears it; even the coldest heart would melt in such sorrow. Looking at the “Sorrowful Dream” sword at his waist, it seems to sense its master’s grief and trembles incessantly.
When the tune ends, Liu Yi remains lost in his painful longing.
Suddenly, he hears applause, followed by a woman’s voice: “I thought your sword-handing skills were only for killing, but I never expected you to play such a sorrowful melody. I thought you were a heartless person, yet I see your heart is filled with love—though that love is no longer whole. Though I can’t read minds, I can feel your heart through your music and lyrics.”
Liu Yi looks at the person before him—it’s Tianjiao, the girl who looks just like Jilier. He gently puts on his gloves and slowly stands up. “Do you admire me? Or pity me? Do you think you’re smart?”
Tianjiao thinks for a moment before answering without hesitation, “All three of your points are correct. Maybe it’s admiration, maybe pity. I’m also smart. If I’m not wrong, the person you love is dead, and my appearance is exactly like hers.”
A red glow flashes in Liu Yi’s eyes. “You’re annoying. The person I love isn’t dead; she’s forever in my heart. And you, even though you have her appearance, can never compare to even a fraction of who she is.”
Tianjiao isn’t angry; she just smiles. “I have a sister named Tiannv, born seven thousand years ago. She fell in love with a demon from the demon realm, but was stopped by the gods and Nüwa, forcing her to endure the suffering of three lifetimes of reincarnation. I really don’t understand why she was so foolish—willing to suffer reincarnation for a demon. Is the power of love really that great? Is it worth it?”
Liu Yi’s heart suddenly stops beating. The person before him is Jilier’s sister. He knows clearly that Tiannv is Jilier’s reincarnation, her true form in the third life. If she calls Tiannv “sister,” then she must be Jilier’s sister?
Liu Yi stares at Tianjiao for a moment. “There’s no ‘worth’ or ‘unworth.’ Only willingness or unwillingness. Love cannot be measured. Your sister’s love cannot be desecrated. You don’t understand at all, and you have no right to judge.”
Tianjiao seems annoyed. “Hmph! Why do you say I don’t understand? I just think it’s not worth it for her. What’s so good about that demon? Why persist in loving someone who will never reciprocate? Why try when there’s no hope?”
Liu Yi’s heart suddenly calms down. Perhaps he was indeed wrong. Perhaps he shouldn’t have fallen in love with Tiannv seven thousand years ago. It was he who caused Tiannv to suffer three lifetimes of reincarnation. If he hadn’t met Tiannv, none of this would have happened, and there would be no Liu Yi after those three lifetimes.

Liu Yi sighed and said, “If there is an afterlife, I hope I won’t meet her again, nor let myself fall in love with her. That way, she won’t suffer anymore and will only be happy. But will I have an afterlife? Three lifetimes are already an end for me. Let everything end with the sword in my hand…” With that, he walked toward the door!
Tianjiao was stunned. What did he just say? Was he… a reincarnation of a true demon?
Fate seems even more mysterious than love; it happens on its own. When you see someone fall in love with someone they shouldn’t, what about you? Can you guarantee that your love in this life will be perfect and lead to a result? Is your love destined to happen?