The Seven Princesses' Journey Across Time

Ying Zheng shook his head in bewilderment, expressing his lack of understanding. "I haven't seen the legendary Five Ghost Emperors or the Ten Kings of Hell. All I see every day are ordinary mortal ghosts. These ghosts are numerous, but they can't really help me..." At this point, a hint of confusion and worry crossed Ying Zheng's face.

Zi You looked at Ying Zheng with confusion and asked softly, "Haven't you explored the library of your underworld? Logically, since your underworld emerged, the Heavenly Dao has already stated the existence of the Five Ghost Emperors and the Ten Kings of Hell. This means that these figures were carefully selected by the Heavenly Dao, and the records related to them should be stored in the library. Normally, such important books are placed in the most prominent positions. After all, the events recorded in them were naturally presented after the approval of the Heavenly Dao. Even our heavenly realm has such classics, so your underworld, as an independent world, must also have them."

Ying Zheng remained silent, pondering to himself. So, after enduring countless hardships and spending a full millennium, he still hadn't been able to find the fifteen people who were supposed to assist him. Now, thinking about it, it was all due to his own negligence. If he had known this earlier, he should have searched the library earlier, and perhaps everyone would have been in their respective positions by now.

Zi You watched Ying Zheng's expression change, instantly understanding everything. She shook her head helplessly and sighed, "Well, you should hurry back to the underworld and check that book. That way, those who haven't returned yet can quickly return to their rightful places." With that, Zi You gently waved her hand, signaling Ying Zheng to act quickly.

Originally, Ying Zheng had been planning to rush back to the Underworld to deal with this matter, but he hadn't expected to learn this crucial information from Ziyou at this very moment. He couldn't help but feel a wave of regret, but at the same time, he was also grateful for the timely reminder. However, seeing her urging him to leave quickly, he felt that there wasn't much urgency. After all, he would have fifteen people helping him soon, so there was no need to rush.

So he leaned closer to Ziyou and said, "I discovered something when I was here last time." Ziyou stared at him, a trace of doubt welling up in her heart: Could this matter be related to her? Unable to suppress her curiosity, she softly asked, "What is it?"

Ying Zheng's gaze was intense and resolute, locked onto Ziyou, as if he could see through her eyes. He spoke slowly, "My name is not found in the marriage register either."

Ziyou couldn't help but be stunned, and responded with a question mark on her face: "So... what does this mean?" For a moment, she failed to understand the deep meaning behind Ying Zheng's words.

However, when she noticed Ying Zheng's unwavering gaze, a sudden realization struck her. Her eyes widened in surprise, and she exclaimed, "You're saying that the Three Lives Stone, now in the marriage book, not only is your name missing, but mine and Donghua's are missing as well. Doesn't that mean there's no such thing as a destined partner?" Seeing Ziyou's relieved and relaxed expression, Ying Zheng knew she held no special feelings for Donghua, but also realized that, for now, she didn't seem to harbor any special feelings for him either. For him, this was comforting news.

After much deliberation, Ying Zheng decided to change the subject. "The thing is, I have indeed sent those people to the East Wasteland Academy, but expecting them to complete their studies and become apprentices in such a short period of time is likely to be difficult. After all, learning takes time! And as for me, although I'm now an immortal, this is my first time, and I have no experience at all! You were taught by masters like Emperor Donghua, so I've come here specifically to seek your advice, hoping to gain some valuable experience from you."

Zi You frowned slightly after hearing this and said, "Didn't the Heavenly Dao clearly state that you would be in charge of the Five Ghost Emperors and the Ten Yama Kings? Logically speaking, with so many helpers, it should be enough to deal with any situation, right? Why do you still feel that there is no one available?"

When Ying Zheng heard her question, he met her gaze and instantly understood what she was thinking. Clearly, she had recalled his own tears, which made Ying Zheng feel helpless. Faced with such a situation, he really didn't know how to respond.

Ying Zheng interrupted her thoughts without hesitation: "So, the person destined to be with you for life is either you or me."

Ziyou was stunned upon hearing this, her gaze fixed on him like a torch. She couldn't understand what Ying Zheng meant by these words. Could it be that he was in love with her?

His fiery eyes, as blazing and focused as the summer sun, seemed to be able to penetrate deep into her soul, allowing her to truly realize his surging, deep and intense love like the tide.

Ying Zheng murmured softly, "This chance encounter is exactly what I wanted."

Ziyou looked into his affectionate eyes and listened to his sincere and moving words, her heart pounding like a deer. She had never dreamed that the once mighty Ying Zheng would confide such affectionate words in front of her.

"Ying Zheng, you... do you really think that I am the one destined for you?" Zi You asked in a voice as low as a mosquito, with a hint of doubt in his tone.

Ying Zheng nodded without hesitation and replied, "I firmly believe this! Never before have I felt such a strong desire to be with someone forever and spend my life with them."

Ziyou bit her lip, her heart in turmoil. She did have a unique and subtle feeling for Ying Zheng, but after all, she had never been involved in love before. Faced with this sudden feeling, she was a little overwhelmed for a moment.

"I need time to think, Ying Zheng. This feeling is too sudden for me..." Zi You looked at Ying Zheng with sincerity and frankness, and said softly. Her voice was like the strings of a zither blown by the breeze, with a hint of confusion and uneasiness.

Ying Zheng's lips curled up slightly, revealing a gentle smile. He extended his broad palm and tightly grasped Ziyou's delicate, boneless hand, as if trying to convey endless warmth and comfort through this simple gesture. "I understand how you feel, Ziyou. Therefore, I am willing to give you enough time to think and understand this feeling. No matter how long it takes, I will wait patiently until you make a decision." Ying Zheng's eyes were firm and affectionate, like the brightest stars in the night sky.