The Journey of Immortal Cultivation
Chapter 190 - 126: The True Face of Wen Liangyu_2

Chapter 190: Chapter 126: The True Face of Wen Liangyu_2

First naturally were Master Fan and Wen Liangyu. After they came in, Master Fan’s eyes slightly closed as he stood by the wall, while Wen Liangyu was laid on the ground, sitting up against a stone platform, his eyes unblinkingly fixated on the person in front of him, as if he couldn’t bear to even blink.

The person in front of him was clad in dark robes, tall and well-proportioned. Although he had his back to Ning Xiaoxian, she could have guessed who this person was from Wen Liangyu’s expression—there would be no need for her to mingle in the world otherwise.

Yan City Lord, Wenger.

Alas, she truly felt sorry for Wen Liangyu.

Wen Liangyu stared intently at him, his eyes filled with emotions that were uncertain whether they were confusion, pain, anger, or sorrow. Wenger did not speak either, silently observing his own son.

After quite a while, Wen Liangyu finally closed his eyes and squeezed out a question from his throat: "Why?" These words were not as raspy as one would imagine; instead, they carried a hint of desolate bewilderment.

Why would he poison him? Why plot against him? Why—when he was the dearest father—would he seek his life? Why... There were many whys in his heart, but did the answer even matter anymore?

Wenger said nothing, he fetched a golden basin from the side of the stone wall, filled it halfway with water from the underground river, then poured in hot water from a kettle he took out of his storage ring to make it warm; he then took out a packet of medicinal powder and sprinkled it in and finally took out a snow-white silk handkerchief and gently stirred it in the basin.

After the medicinal powder had completely dissolved, he wrung out the handkerchief and began to wipe Wen Liangyu’s face. He did all this calmly and meticulously.

Wen Liangyu did not dodge. His eyes intently followed his father, gradually moistening as Ning Xiaoxian saw in his gaze something akin to adoration.

Only then did Wenger let out a sigh and said with a smile: "When you were very young, I also wiped your face like this. Ever since we moved to Yan City, I’ve never done it again." Once he finished speaking, the tears in Wen Liangyu’s eyes finally rolled down.

Wenger carefully wiped his face clean, the medicinal powder in the water gradually nullified the effect of the Disguise Pill wherever it touched. By the time he put the handkerchief back in the water, Wen Liangyu’s true appearance was finally revealed!

He looked very much like how Changtian had described, with sharp ears and nose, a round face covered in pale white down, and slender whiskers. In Ning Xiaoxian’s opinion, he looked not fearsome but somewhat cute. She thought: Is this a fox? No, the ears seemed rounder than a fox’s, and the nose less sharp. She wondered what species his mother actually was!

Naturally, she would not make a sound; her heartbeat and breathing were well-concealed too. Both conscious people in the cave had already seen Wen Liangyu’s true face and naturally would not be shocked. Actually, there were still those four prisoners sitting by the wall, but who knows what Master Fan did to them; their eyes were straight, their gazes scattered, otherwise how could they see Wen Liangyu’s true face and have no reaction?

"Is that hairpin really from my mother?" Wen Liangyu asked in a low voice. This question was stuck in his throat like a bone, unbearable if not spoken.

Wenger nodded and said: "Indeed. It was a gift she gave to me, without a doubt."

"Then, is she... is she still among the living?"

"I’m not sure either." Ning Xiaoxian could not see Wenger’s expression but could hear his voice slowly soften as if sinking into pleasant memories, "Twenty-four years ago, I passed through Rao State’s borders, missed my lodging due to rushing on my journey, and spent the night in a desolate temple. That night was the first and only time I saw your mother. I was already married at the time and knew well in my heart that a woman appearing out of the blue in a desolate wilderness was mostly likely a demon, yet she was incredibly beautiful, mesmerizing to the extent that I disregarded everything else."

"The next morning when I woke up, she was gone, only leaving behind this wooden hairpin beside my pillow. I made many inquiries afterward but never found out her identity or whereabouts. Four years later, when you, just born, suddenly appeared in my room. Lady was horrified, but I guessed that you must be my son, and against all opinions, I kept you."

Wen Liangyu remained silent for a long time before finally saying, "Father, why did you treat me like this?"

Wenger reached out to stroke the down on the top of his head: "Yu’er, I too had my own difficulties."

"Life is so tough in this world, mortals live not easily. In early years, drifting from place to place with hardship, and also raising you two children, Lady couldn’t endure and passed away frail and sickly; I survived, but my body has been weak ever since. Later, by chance, I took a Small Youthful Elixir, which allowed me to maintain my appearance, complexion, and figure as in my prime. But, alas, you know, such elixirs bring great harm to the body. My essence was damaged, and after becoming the City Lord, no matter how I supplemented, it was in vain. Today, my bones and blood are crumbling, beyond saving, and seeking Spiritual Medicine from Clearing Void Sect is also futile."

Wen Liangyu was moved: "Didn’t you say you had at least five more years to live?"

Wenger gave a bitter smile: "That was to appease you. Uncle Fan knows, in seven more days, I will be dead and gone!"

Wen Liangyu couldn’t help but turn towards Master Fan, seeing him nod solemnly with a heavy heart, his mind became a mess.

This City Lord Wen has always appeared in good health, and now he’s to die? Ning Xiaoxian’s gaze flickered. Changtian knew her doubts and spoke to clarify: "Immortal Elixirs are not the cure-all. The so-called life-saving miracle medicines are based on the fact that the person taking them still has vitality. If Wenger is truly, as he says, at the stage of bone and blood collapse, then vitality has already dissipated."

He knew such an explanation was profound, so he gave an example: "Ever since Earth transformed into the six paths, the lifespan of all beings in this world has been set. Do you know why people, who are free from illness and old age, will still die in the end? The so-called ’dying of natural causes’ is actually when one is at death’s door, vitality has ebbed away, and they are left with no choice but to perish - this is the way of Heaven and Earth to balance all beings. Wenger, however, due to his early years of excessive depletion and accumulated difficulties too heavy to overcome, even Immortal Elixirs can’t return him to life."(To be continued. If you enjoy this work, please visit qidian.com to cast your recommendation ticket and Monthly Ticket. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please visit m.qidian.com to read.)