Chapter 1688: Chapter 1689: How Have You Been All These Years
Facing your extreme display, Daji didn’t say much, but slowly walked to the railing.
At this moment, the position she was in was a crescent-shaped balcony, beyond which was a cloud and mist with golden edges. If one takes a step forward, below is the Abyss.
With her back to you, leaning on the railing and gazing afar, Daji’s gentle and heartwarming song spread softly:
"Those millet plants, those stalks of rice. As I walk, I’m tired, my heart is restless.
Those who know me say I’m worried; those who do not, ask what I seek. Endless sky, who is there?
Those millet plants, those ears of rice. As I walk, I’m tired, my heart is drunk.
Those who know me say I’m worried; those who do not, ask what I seek. Endless sky, who is there?
Those millet plants, those grains of rice. As I walk, I’m tired, my heart is choking.
Those who know me say I’m worried; those who do not, ask what I seek. Endless sky, who is there?"
Even though in her heart Du Yanan had a deep prejudice against Daji, upon hearing the song, she found her nose slightly sore, and when she reached out to pinch her nose, she realized a line of clear tears had already fallen on her cheeks.
Looking at Wei Yingyue, she had already embraced Liang Xinyue, crying uncontrollably. Daji’s singing drew out all of Wei Yingyue’s thoughts and troubles, and unable to bear it anymore, she let down all her daily facades, holding Liang Xinyue and sobbing softly.
Deng Fang cried too, while Xu Mingjie stood beside her, not daring to approach, watching Deng Fang with eyes full of guilt.
As for the chivalrous man, he had already put away the golden blade, half tilted his head back, seemingly unwilling to let tears slide down his face.
Among the group, the only one who didn’t shed tears is you; at this moment, you are pressing your aching forehead. You’re quite certain that the depiction of Daji is surely a construct by the game developer, and as for why she resembles Yan Zisu so closely, it must be sheer coincidence.
And now, what you are troubled by is that currently, there’s simply no way to act against Daji, or rather, you can’t bring yourself to do it.
In this situation, if someone can still act against Daji, it’s not just a problem of impotence, one can only say he is a machine.
Pounding your forehead hard until the sound reaches Daji’s ears, she then turns around, looking at you painfully with eyes clear as a mirror, and asks in a gentle voice: "Brother Nine, why are you doing this?"
Sighing heavily, you say to Daji: "Miss, I’ve already said earlier, I’m not accustomed to lying, nor do I like it. I can still tell you clearly, I’m not the Brother Nine you speak of, my name is..."
You originally wanted to say your name, but for some reason, the sound that came out was "Chu Jiuge."
Upon hearing this, Daji smiled and her laughter was sweet: "So it is, isn’t your name Chu Jiu?"
You scratched your head, well, knowing that arguing is of no use, and you now being in this game, must figure out a way to leave.
From your perspective, facing this Daji, regardless of whether you can win or not, you just can’t bring yourself to act; moreover, looking at Daji’s current state, she doesn’t seem hostile towards you, if she really were hostile, she would’ve acted already.
Upon seeing the chivalrous man put away the golden knife, you breathed a visible sigh of relief, and thought of one thing, maybe you can use a roundabout approach, practicing a gentle policy towards Daji, perhaps you might be able to sway her.
Thinking to this point, you then speak to Daji: "Daji, oh no, sister, how have you been all these years?"
Your role transition is quick, and upon hearing your words, Daji sighed softy: "Back then, when Jiang Shang’s forces surrounded Chaoge, Wei Zi, Bi Gan, and other courtiers wanted to use my life to negotiate peace with Ji Fa. Although Ji Fa agreed, Jiang Shang obstructed it. By night raids, Wei Zi was the traitor, Chaoge City was breached. Wei Zi intended to capture me and gift me to Master Zhou. I vowed against it, hiding in this Star-picking Tower. The tower was my heart and soul, Zhou soldiers could not enter, so Wei Zi cursed me with the Thousand-Life Reincarnation Curse. Emperor Xin was defeated, forced to be burned in Star-picking Tower, I suffered the thousand lifetimes of hardship alongside him."
"Damn this Yin Zishou!" You stomped heavily, the stone slab beneath you cracked, then you asked Daji, "Sister, is there any way to free you from suffering and allow you to reincarnate?"
Daji froze for a moment and then fell into silence.
Seeing Daji remain silent, you asked repeatedly but Daji still didn’t open her mouth.
"Oh come on, I say Fox Fairy, say something, at this rate, my ears are getting calloused!" Du Yanan, seeing you repeatedly saying the same thing, could not help but roll her eyes.
However, Daji still didn’t speak.
At this moment, the silent chivalrous man suddenly spoke up: "It’s not hard to break Wei Zi’s millennium reincarnation curse, just kill someone and obtain an item."
"Who?"
"Bi Gan, Seven Apertures Exquisite Heart."
If these words didn’t come from the chivalrous man’s mouth, you would definitely think this is Daji’s conspiracy.
But Daji kept silent all along, and the chivalrous man is one of your people, showing that this Daji is somewhat different from the legendary Nine-tailed Fox Spirit.
"Okay, off I go to chop that Bi Gan!" Without further ado, you rolled up your sleeves preparing to leave.
"Don’t rush!" Seeing you turn away, Daji hurriedly stopped you, "Although Bi Gan’s forces aren’t as strong as Wen Zhong, he still has a group of capable people. There are many dangers, Brother Nine. I can’t bear to see you in harm, please heed my advice."
"Tch, regardless of whether I am the Brother Nine of years past, just now, even from my own perspective, I must go and take out Bi Gan. As for saving you, consider it an extra favor; in fact, to be honest, I have a request for you."
With an attitude of giving it a try, you first speak to Daji.
Upon hearing your request, Daji immediately asked: "Brother Nine has a request, but speak, it matters not, I will give my all."
You scratched the back of your head, feeling slightly embarrassed: "It’s not as exaggerated as you said. I just want to know if there is a Path to Heaven within this Star-picking Tower."
Originally, you thought Daji would evade the topic, trying to fool you somewhat, yet she naturally spoke: "The Path to Heaven is right behind this screen."
"Really?"
Upon hearing this, you all believed you heard wrong.
You looked at Daji, astonished: "Is this true?"
"If you all don’t believe, follow me."
Saying that, Daji lifted her jade foot, gracefully walking towards a large screen to your left.
However, when you circled around the screen, you found what was presented before you was still a crescent-shaped balcony. Where was the path?