Dusk Returns to the Ruined Building

Luowu Ancient City is a city with a history of thousands of years, and it is also a neutral city.

In the Beimeng Mountain, the valley where Shen Yichen and his two companions entered had a story behind the desolate graves on both sides.

On one side are those who died fighting against the righteous path, and on the other side are those who died fighting against the evil path. This means that many people here died at the hands of the Ji family.

At the same time, this also means another possibility: once the dead awaken and are resurrected, the dead in Beimeng Mountain can be either good or evil, depending on which side's dead will be resurrected.

A tiger roars in the deep valley, its loyal bones chilled; grudges and affections have lasted for a thousand years!

Ning Menghuan, Shen Yichen, and Yi Xuan were stopped in the deep valley. The obstacle was not a person, but a tiger, a tiger with white fur and sharp, piercing eyes.

Shen Yichen and his two companions knew at a glance that this was no ordinary tiger.

"You two are really jinxes! I've had such a smooth journey so far, but since meeting you two, I've been so unlucky!"

Ning Menghuan's true energy surged throughout her body, and she didn't forget to take a couple of sips of wine.

Yi Xuan stood beside Shen Yichen, his brows slightly furrowed. After a moment, he asked softly:

"Sister Huan, this is the legendary Lord Xiaoshan, right?"

Ning Menghuan turned to look at Yi Xuan, her expression full of surprise!

"You're frighteningly intelligent. I just mentioned it casually, without even thinking it myself, but you hit the nail on the head. Perhaps it really is the legendary Roaring Mountain Lord!"

Ning Menghuan really didn't expect it, because she thought Xiaoshan Jun would be a person or a ghost. No one in Yanquan Jianghu had ever said that Xiaoshan Jun was a white tiger.

Shen Yichen was slightly taken aback upon hearing this, and let out a soft sigh:

"Perhaps I'm really not suited to roaming the martial world!"

"You show-off, what were you thinking about just now?"

Shen Yichen blushed slightly and gave an awkward smile!

"Don't laugh at me, but what I was thinking was that riding this is much more impressive than riding a horse!"

Ning Menghuan and Yi Xuan were truly speechless!

"My name is Shen Yichen. I was just passing by and had no intention of disturbing the loyal souls in the mountains. Please, senior, do us a favor and let us pass!"

Ning Menghuan and Yi Xuan both looked at Shen Yichen, wondering what he was up to!

To Ning Menghuan and Yi Xuan's shock, the white tiger blocking their path actually spoke in response to Shen Yichen.

"Loyal souls? Are you saying the loyal souls are in the east or in the west?"

Shen Yichen was also shocked. He had only asked a question tentatively, and he had actually guessed correctly.

Xiaoshan-jun is a supernatural being, a very special kind of supernatural being.

"You, are you really Lord Xiaoshan?"

"Little one, you haven't answered my question yet!"

Shen Yichen didn't refuse to answer; he simply didn't understand. He turned his head and glanced at Yixuan.

Yixuan bowed deeply!

"Senior, the people buried on both sides of this valley died for different causes, right?"

"The east side of the mountain was killed by the righteous people, led by the Ji family, and the west side was killed by the evil people, led by the demons. Little child, tell me, which side has the loyal souls?"

Xiaoshan-jun was asking about Shen Yichen.

Shen Yichen and the other two had a slight change in expression. They certainly hadn't expected that there would be such a saying about the graves on the two mountains.

Shen Yichen was stumped. He pondered for a long while before slowly replying:

"Senior, they all died protecting the ancient city of Luowu. They should all be loyal souls, right?"

“Little one, you reacted quickly, but have you considered that they harbor hatred and resentment? They only wanted to protect their homeland, what's wrong with that? Since you say they are all loyal souls, who should they seek revenge against? They have been arguing for thousands of years and still haven't reached an answer!”

Shen Yichen and the other two were shocked upon hearing this, but they reacted quickly.

"You... senior, do you mean that, as the rumors say, the dead will awaken?"

After Shen Yichen finished speaking, he gasped. He actually took Yixuan's hand. The two of them were from the Ji family, and no matter how he answered, it seemed he couldn't get past this hurdle.

Yi Xuan also figured it out, but he thought about it much more than Shen Yichen.

"Northern Meng Ghost Leader, Howling Mountain Lord, what you truly protect in Northern Meng Mountain are the spirits of the dead awaiting resurrection, aren't you?"

Yi Xuan's expression was solemn. This might be a major obstacle for the Ji family to re-enter the Yanquan Jianghu. Yi Xuan was wondering whether he should destroy Xiaoshan Jun.

Xiaoshan ignored Yixuan and stared at Shen Yichen, continuing to ask:

"Little one, you have to give me a definite answer, otherwise, no one can convince anyone else about the loyal souls in these mountains!"

Shen Yichen did not respond. He was pondering what Yixuan had said. Was the Ghost Head of Beimeng together with Lord Xiaoshan? Yes, they must be together, otherwise they could not have remained guarding Beimeng Mountain for thousands of years.

"Times change, and circumstances shift. Seniors, they are loyal to the ancient city of Luowu. When the ancient city of Luowu faces another crisis, they will naturally have the answer!"

Shen Yichen's answer was fine, and Ning Menghuan and Yixuan both thought it was very good, but Xiaoshan Jun was not convinced.

"Little one, I just want to hear your answer. In your heart, does good and evil change with time and circumstances? Changes in time and circumstances can be positive or negative. Is a decision made at one moment really right?"

Upon hearing this, Shen Yichen and the other two were shocked. Xiaoshanjun's meaning was very clear: it wanted to know whether Shen Yichen's heart was righteous or evil.

After pondering for a long time, Shen Yichen said softly:

"Does the chief of the Northern Meng Ghost Clan want to see me because he also wants to know this answer?"

"He is him, and I am me. He has his mission, and I have my pursuits. We are each true to our own hearts!"

Shen Yichen fell silent. To him, good and evil were the difference between the Ji family and the world. If he chose good, he would return to the Ji family; if he chose evil, he would wander the world. But he understood neither the Ji family nor the world.

Yi Xuan looked at Shen Yichen nervously. In fact, he wanted to know the answer even more than Xiaoshan Jun. Whether he was friend or foe was up to Shen Yichen.

"I'm sorry, senior, I can't answer that question. I can only tell you that I am also only true to my own heart, but so far, I still can't see through my own heart!"

"In that case, please take a detour!"

Xiaoshan-jun didn't hesitate at all, and his tone was very firm.

Ning Menghuan and Shen Yichen naturally turned around and stepped back. They both chose to compromise, but Yixuan did not.

"You beast, you think you can block our way? You're not worthy!"

Shen Yichen and Ning Menghuan's hearts were shattered!

The two men each grabbed one of Yi Xuan's arms and quickly backed away. Shen Yichen covered Yi Xuan's mouth and respectfully explained:

"Senior, he has mental issues, please forgive him!"

Ning Menghuan then quietly warned:

"Yi Xuan, if you want to die, don't drag us down with you, okay?"

Yi Xuan struggled for a long time but couldn't break free, so he finally bit Shen Yi Chen's hand.

Shen Yichen endured the pain and did not let go. The three of them retreated to the outside of the valley in one breath.

Xiaoshan-jun has been keeping a close eye on the three of them!

Shen Yichen released his grip and roared:

"Are you a dog? Why are you biting so hard!"

"Are you crazy? This is Beimeng Mountain!"

Yi Xuan bit off a piece of flesh from Shen Yichen's palm.

Yi Xuan ignored Shen Yichen and Ning Menghuan. He looked at Xiaoshan Jun in the valley with a frosty expression and said coldly:

"Senior, let's make a deal. If you get through this valley, I can guarantee you won't be hunted down by the Zhidian Hall!"

Shen Yichen and Ning Menghuan were both taken aback upon hearing this, but Shen Yichen quickly realized that the purple-robed man, Ji Xuanren, must be nearby.

Soon, six characters appeared beneath Yi Xuan's feet:

"I obey your orders, young master!"

Ning Menghuan's expression changed drastically, only then realizing that someone had been secretly protecting Shen Yichen all along!

"Hey, you're really pushing my limits!"

Yi Xuan turned around and patted Shen Yichen on the shoulder, looking quite helpless.

"Yichen, you can't blame me for this!"

Shen Yichen couldn't figure out what Yixuan was up to.

"Yixuan, taking a step back will open up a whole new world. Why are you arguing with a tiger?"

Yixuan smiled slightly!

"I'm not angry, Sister Huan. Lead the way, it's fine if we take a detour!"

Shen Yichen's heart skipped a beat, and a strong, inexplicable unease suddenly arose.

Shen Yichen had a vague feeling that Ji Xuanren might be in mortal danger!