Bengtie: My death fueled their madness.

Luofu.

Xuanye Avenue is the most prosperous area in the central hub of Xingchahai, with shops lining the streets and lights burning late into the night.

Not far from the port, a teahouse with a history of over four hundred years, named Everlasting Night, is filled with people.

Every day, many pedestrians and travelers stop here to rest, and the tea business that never sleeps is quite thriving.

In addition, the Everlasting Marquis has storytellers who tell numerous heroic tales to locals and outsiders about the immortals on the Immortal Ship.

"As mentioned in the last chapter, at that time, the immortal ship was plagued by evil creatures from the starry sea below and was also threatened by a hawk above."

"Instant Blood and Ember Rainbow lead their armies to restore peace and order to the Immortal Ship Alliance!"

Legend has it that when Instant Blood Ember Rainbow set out for war, he said—

"In this world, evil creatures and demons have risen up everywhere. Although we Cloud Riders have no intention of pursuing fame and fortune, we know the suffering of the common people."

On the stage, Mr. west Yan, the storyteller, was giving a vivid and engaging performance.

At a table below the stage, Qi Zhimu and Yu Qingtu sat next to each other.

The two held their teacups, gently blowing on them to cool them down, taking a small sip and nodding slightly as the storyteller began to speak.

Yu Qingtu had a slight smile on her face, her gaze following Qi Zhimu closely, and her voice was only audible to him.

"Is this an artistic embellishment passed down through generations, or did you leave behind genuine quotes?"

What she asked was, of course, the content told by the storyteller.

"Artistic embellishment? I never said those things before setting out on the expedition," Qi Zhimu said with a smile.

If life is too leisurely, time will always slip away unnoticed.

The part of the Differential Universe project started by Screw Gum, which belonged to Black Tower and Yu Qingtu, was completely completed the day before yesterday.

Barring any unforeseen circumstances, ScrewGumm can improve itself from here on out.

Even if there are minor issues requiring small repairs, they can be done remotely.

With the space station's simulated universe system back in operation and the differential universe sorted out, the two finally had a rare moment of leisure.

After a brief discussion, the Luofu Immortal Boat became a good place to relax.

To be precise, it's because Qi Zhimu is currently in Luofu that it can be considered a good place.

Otherwise, the two of them would never have gone to Luofu just because they had some free time.

Hei Ta was too tired last night and is still resting in Qingxin Residence, hugging Qi Zhimu's pillow. I don't know when she will wake up naturally.

Qi Zhimu had just heard Yu Qingtu mention that he couldn't remember how many years ago he last came to Luofu, and that he had acted as a guide.

After wandering around for a while, I randomly picked a teahouse that looked pretty good.

"Although I had thought you would become a hero and celebrity in Luofu, I never expected that I would underestimate you so much."

Yu Qingtu didn't find the stories, which had been embellished by storytellers, boring.

Even if the truth is clear, what difference does it make?

A great man once said: If the people like what they see and hear, and you don't, who do you think you are?

Folk creations need to keep pace with the times. As long as the message is closely related to the core, it is a kind of freedom that can be established regardless of convention.

As Yu Qingtu listened, he discovered that the ending of the story of Instant Blood and Extinction Rainbow, which has been passed down to this day, was not much different from the truth.

Both would perish together with Shuhu, but the latter would spare Shuhu the chance to possess another body and the attack from Jingliu.

The description of the sudden attack is also accurate, stating that it decimated the Yunqi Army, leaving only one-tenth alive.

As for how Qi Zhimu, a mere mortal, could fight fiercely with the Envoy of Abundance and even perish together, it was naturally inseparable from the Hunting Star God.

When the Star God descends to cast a glance, his gaze will surely pierce through the sea of ​​stars. If his will is strong enough, all life in the places he passes through will be able to sense it.

An ordinary person on their journey might be glanced at and barely noticed by others, but if they are blessed and given a command, it is almost guaranteed to happen.

This is why few people question the truth behind Qi Zhimu and Shu Hu's mutual destruction.

The people of the Immortal Ship who are on a faith-based hunting expedition will unconditionally acknowledge Qi Zhimu's will to fight to the death.

There are no folk tales about crimes such as activating one's own body or tainting the Jianmu tree.

"When you learn about the effects left from your past life, how do you react to lies?" Yu Qingtu asked curiously, resting her chin on her hand and turning her head to look at the person beside her.

"Instead of calling it a reaction, it's more accurate to say it was a perfect fit," Qi Zhimu said nonchalantly. "Whether you're a hero or a sinner, if you care about these things, how can you achieve your revenge?"

"What's your opinion?" Yu Qingtu asked again.

Qi Zhimu replied without hesitation, "I lean more towards the truth, but the dead can't decide the outcome, so it doesn't matter."

"During my lifetime, the entire Immortal Ship Alliance was in a state of great turmoil..."

"The Jade Palace erupted into the Second Abundant People's War, Cang City collapsed, the Bu Li people underwent a leadership change, and the Sudden Fall War occurred..."

"Perhaps it was out of concern for maintaining morale and military confidence that the alliance chose to bury half the truth, leaving only the positive side."

"In that case, it is somewhat similar to the experience of the nameless guests in Yalilo-VI, in which they all ultimately chose to lie."

Yu Qingtu remained silent and offered no comment.

She was an outsider, not concerned with Xianzhou's choice, only with Qi Zhimu's opinion.

But...

Without much thought, Yu Qingtu relayed to Qi Zhimu exactly what Jing Liu had said to Hua.

Qi Zhimu was taken aback, but not too surprised.

What will become of Shunxue Jinhong after his death? Given Jingliu's feelings for him, he will definitely not stand idly by while his crimes are exposed.

It's not hard to see from Yanqing's perspective that Jingliu's initial thoughts were likely the same.

He had his reasons, restrained himself for a thousand years and never plundered his innocent comrades, and he also gained the Emperor's approval.

If they're still being treated like criminals after all this, the council of elders will surely suffer heavy casualties.

By then... whether Instant Blood Rainbow becomes a sinner is another matter, but Flawless Flying Light will definitely succeed.

"Mr. Xiyan, please tell us a poignant love story between the master and disciple, Instant Blood Rainbow and Flying Light Without Ripple!"

The sudden request from the audience caught the attention of Qi Zhimu and his companion.

This time, Yu Qingtu was slightly surprised. Have folk creations reached this level...?

If Black Tower's description of Mirror Flow wasn't embellished, then—

Thinking of this, a thought couldn't help but pop into Yu Qingtu's mind:

Could the love story between the master and apprentice be driven by a hidden force behind it?

If it were anyone else, Yu Qingtu would not have made such a guess, but Hei Ta said that Jing Liu had mental problems and had become a yandere.

Of course, "yandere" is a term used in anime and manga; in reality, the common term is "mentally ill."

It's not impossible that her unrequited love for Qi Zhimu over a thousand years might have prompted her to push folk tales in the direction she desired.

Observing Qi Zhimu's expression, it's clear that he hadn't considered the possibility of Mirror Flow pushing things forward.

"Hey, you've come to the right person! Since it's a customer's request, I'll tell you the story of how Instant Blood Rainbow and Flawless Flying Light first met."

Mr. west Yan flicked his folding fan and gently shook it, his tone, which had previously conveyed a sense of heroic spirit, quickly shifting to one of historical significance.

"To trace that history, we have to go back to the day when the Cloud Cavalry were recruited on the Yaoqing Immortal Ship after the destruction of Cangcheng."

"I am not particularly talented, but I once studied at the prestigious Xingfeng Bihai University in Yaoqing, and I happened to hear the story of how those two first met!"