I made the entire cultivation world cry

Chapter 653 Never Abandon (Bonus Chapter for November's Remaining Monthly Tickets)
Jiang Yi toyed with the ball of mysterious spiritual energy in his palm, speaking casually.

"Speaking of which, this Xuanling Qi is indeed very special. It is stronger than spiritual Qi, but it is not the innate source Qi that I am familiar with. It is more like... a special spiritual Qi that has been accelerated and condensed by the laws of time."

“Cultivating with this Xuanling Qi is more than ten times faster than cultivating outside. I have been cultivating with Xuanling Qi for the past six months, and so far, I have not found any drawbacks.”

"Senior Sister!" Zhao Cangyun exclaimed anxiously, "Didn't you just say that once you cultivate using Xuanling Qi, you'll never be able to leave this place again?"

Shen Puning nodded with a look of worry in her eyes.

Hua Luosha said, "You're much crazier than me!"

Jiang Yi clenched his fist and dispelled the wisp of Xuanling energy. "For me, it doesn't matter where I cultivate. In the end, I might not be the one to sacrifice myself. The outcome is uncertain, so there's no need to be anxious. I just need to do what I'm doing right now."

"I've gathered you all here today so that you can make a choice: stay or leave now. I'll say it again: whatever you decide, I won't blame you. What happened today will remain a secret to me forever, and I will never tell anyone."

Everyone knew what dangers they would face if they stayed behind. Jiang Yi wanted them to be clear-headed and not have any flaws or loopholes, otherwise it would be fatal at the last moment!
"I've said everything I need to say. Everyone can think it over themselves. Let's get together again in three days."

After saying that, Jiang Yi saw everyone off at Youxian Ferry.

When everyone had settled in the private room on the second floor of the teahouse, they found that Jiang Yi was nowhere to be seen.

Shen Puning and Luo Qingsi exchanged glances, while Hua Luosha, who was sitting crookedly to the side, spoke up quietly, "You see her as someone who seems very responsible, but actually she's just someone who's afraid of being alone."

After saying that, Hua Luosha's figure turned into a wisp of purple smoke and disappeared from the spot.

Hua Luosha found Jiang Yi on the roof of the tallest building in Flint City. She tossed Jiang Yi a small jar of wine, sat down, opened the jar in her hand, and tilted her head back to drink.

Jiang Yi suddenly pressed down on Hua Luosha's arm, her brows furrowed.

Hua Luosha snorted, "What? Now you even want to control my drinking?"

"Have you thought it through?" Jiang Yi asked seriously.

Hua Luosha laughed, "Didn't I already tell you? If you go, I'll go! Don't you believe me?"

Jiang Yi gave a wry smile, silently let go of her hand, picked up the wine jar, and clinked it against Hua Luosha's.

After finishing a whole jar of wine, Jiang Yi wiped his mouth, lay down on the roof tiles, and shouted, "That was great!"
Hua Luosha stroked the wine jar, "Jiang Yi, you are the first person I've met who was willing to turn back and save me. You didn't abandon me then, and today, I won't leave you here alone. I..."

"You're so dramatic!"

"you shut up!"

Hua Luosha was furious, and all the words of comfort she had prepared for Jiang Yi were choked back. She glared fiercely at Jiang Yi, who raised an eyebrow while resting her head on her arm. In the end, they both laughed.

……

In the teahouse.

The remaining people were still sitting at the table. Zhao Cangyun looked at Shang Shixu, who quickly expressed his opinion.

“I originally had no choice. As long as the Formless Gu is still in my body, I have to stay until the end. For me, it doesn’t really matter. The only thing is that I can’t let go of my master.” Zhao Cangyun crossed his arms. “That’s more like it. I don’t plan to leave either. I’ve already made some progress with the Demon Emperor. I want to stay with my senior sister until the end.”

"I want to stay with my senior sister too!" Luo Qingsi raised her hand in agreement.

"What's it to you? You'd better go back now, you little fool!" Zhao Cangyun said irritably.

"Mind your own business, you stinky dog!"

Luo Qingsi stood directly on the stool and shouted down at Zhao Cangyun.

Seeing the two start fighting again, the others kept their distance.

Shen Puning pulled Xin Wushuang aside. "Wushuang, you were never chosen by the Nine Emperors. You should leave as soon as possible. You can also help me go back and tell my mother and the others that I'm sorry to them."

“Puning, I thought you knew me very well,” Xin Wushuang suddenly said.

Shen Puning paused for a moment, "But it wasn't easy for you to get to where you are today, there's no need to take this risk."

Xin Wushuang shook her head. “No, this is not an adventure for me, but an opportunity. I am very rational and I know very well what I am doing. Putting aside emotions and looking at the pros and cons, the time here flows faster than outside, and the spiritual energy is stronger. If I cultivate here for a hundred years, maybe only ten years will have passed outside. This will be the perfect opportunity for me to catch up with other cultivators.”

"Secondly, if you all stay, the chances of successfully breaking the deadlock in the end are very high, which also means that my chances of surviving in the end are very high. So why should I leave? I'm all alone, what do I have to be afraid of?"

Shen Puning knew that Xin Wushuang said this only to reassure her. Everyone knew that time flowed quickly and would also consume their lifespan. This was not an opportunity at all.

"Wushuang..."

Just as Shen Puning was about to give him another bear hug, Xin Wushuang grabbed her and held her down.

On the other side, Bai Shengjie, a doctor with a benevolent heart, was prepared to sacrifice himself from the very beginning. When he saw that Jiang Yi had already absorbed the Xuanling Qi into his body, his eyes revealed deep respect and determination.

"Senior Sister Jiang is always thoughtful and decisive in her actions. She risked her life to be the first to step into this unknown and dangerous place. I admire her sense of responsibility and courage. I, Bai Shengjie, will follow Senior Sister Jiang to the very end!"

His voice wasn't loud, but it carried a firmness like metal and stone. The little monkey on his shoulder waved its tiny paws vigorously and squeaked, as if echoing its master's determination.

Mo Ling sat to the side, her fingers unconsciously stroking the cold, hidden clasp on her belt, her brows furrowed, her face full of struggle and worry.

Upon hearing Bai Shengjie's words, Mo Ling raised her head and looked at Bai Shengjie and Yan Kongqing beside her with a complicated expression.

“Senior Brother Bai, I am not afraid of death, nor do I want to desert my post. It’s just… I’m afraid that when the time comes, I will no longer be myself. I’m afraid I will hold you back, destroy the Mo Family Fortress with my own hands, and hurt our teachers and relatives. I… I need to think about it some more.”

After hearing Mo Ling's explanation, Bai Shengjie's tense expression eased slightly. He understood that Mo Ling wasn't afraid of death, but rather lacked confidence.

He nodded, his tone softening slightly. "I understand Junior Sister Mo's concerns. It is a serious matter and requires careful consideration."

His gaze swept over Yan Kongqing, whose face was pale beside him. "Everyone has their own ambitions, and you can't force them. If you ultimately choose to leave, that's perfectly understandable. It's your own path. Even without you, I believe that the rest of us will definitely find a way to break this deadlock."

After saying that, Bai Shengjie said no more. He suddenly stood up, his movements swift and decisive, and left with the little monkey on his shoulder.

(End of this chapter)