Chapter 78: "Rebirth" – Liu Erlong, Heading to the Sacred Soul Village (1)
"Why does this place feel so familiar...?"
After fully absorbing the script of rebirth, Liu Erlong's consciousness had already experienced the life it described.
When she awoke from her deep sleep, she found herself in a strange yet familiar place. Liu Erlong couldn't help but feel stunned.
After getting out of bed, she wandered around the room, carefully recalling the origin of this familiar feeling while observing her surroundings—and herself—until she understood.
This place… it looked like the wedding hall where she had married Yu Xiaogang!
The wedding dress she wore also confirmed it.
"Have I... been reborn?"
Liu Erlong was shocked and in disbelief.
To be reborn into her youth was like something out of a fairy tale.
After seeing Yu Xiaogang's true nature, she had long wished to one day awaken and return to the moment when she met her brother Su Mo in the Great Star Dou Forest.
But she knew such a thing was only a fantasy—something that could never happen in reality.
Unexpectedly, one day, this very thing actually happened.
And the time of her rebirth had shifted back who knows how many years—to the very day she married Yu Xiaogang!
The shock and disbelief in her heart didn't last long.
Soon, Liu Erlong's heart filled with excitement and anticipation.
Because being reborn at this moment meant she wouldn't waste her best years waiting for the hypocritical and shameless Yu Xiaogang.
Wouldn't it be better to meet her beloved brother Su Mo earlier, get to know him, and then fall in love?
In this life, as long as she could meet her beloved brother Su Mo in advance...
Maybe she could defeat Bibi Dong, the Pope of the Spirit Hall, and become Su Mo's first wife.
Because the future in the rebirth script was too vivid.
Especially since everything Liu Erlong had done mirrored her own personality—exactly what she would've chosen without hesitation.
So Liu Erlong didn't doubt that the future she had experienced was just a dream—she firmly believed she had indeed been reborn on the day she married Yu Xiaogang!
"Big sister, you're awake!"
Suddenly, a cheerful voice came from outside the wooden house.
Liu Erlong turned and saw Flender approaching happily.
"Yes," she replied.
Seeing Flender again left Liu Erlong a little dazed. She nodded softly, walked over to the bed, and sat down.
Seeing her remain silent, Flender assumed she was still heartbroken over Yu Xiaogang's disappearance. He scratched his head, smiled awkwardly, and said:
"Big sister, don't be so sad. Xiaogang didn't run away on purpose. He didn't expect your relationship to be what it was, so he couldn't handle the shock. You have to give him time—maybe he'll come around."
Give him time… only to keep waiting in vain for nearly ten years?
Liu Erlong sneered, brushing off Flender's comfort.
She was no longer the naive girl she once was.
Yu Xiaogang had deceived her and wasted her youth for the sake of a false, impossible love.
Later, he abandoned her, despite all the years she had waited.
In this life, she would never be that foolish again!
"I'm not sad. In fact, I've come to terms with it. Since he and I are cousins, we were never meant to be together. So, let him go. I should find a new love."
Liu Erlong suddenly stood up, looked out the window, and said lightly.
"What?!"
Hearing Liu Erlong's words, Flender was stunned.
How could this be so different from what he'd expected?
Based on his understanding of Liu Erlong, she loved Yu Xiaogang to death!
Even knowing they were cousins, with her personality, she likely wouldn't give up the relationship—and might even resent her father for revealing their identities.
Because of this, Flender hadn't dared ask her to give up on Yu Xiaogang. He just suggested giving Xiaogang time, hoping she wouldn't be heartbroken.
Even if he was secretly glad about this outcome.
But he never imagined Liu Erlong would suddenly change and say she wanted to end things and find true love.
Was she just pretending to let her guard down—or did she really mean it?
If it was true… that would be amazing!
Because if Liu Erlong truly wanted to end her relationship with Yu Xiaogang, then maybe—just maybe—he would have a chance!
Thinking of this, Flender's heart raced with excitement.
"Boss F, I know you like me, but the truth is I don't feel the same. I only see you as an older brother. Rather than wasting your time on me, you should find someone who truly belongs to you."
Seeing Flender's expression, Liu Erlong realized what he was thinking and sighed.
She had always been grateful to Flender, her sworn brother.
But her feelings for him had only ever been familial, never romantic.
As his sworn sister, Liu Erlong sincerely wished for Flender not to waste his time and energy on her.
Wouldn't it be better to seek a new love?
"Third sister..."
Liu Erlong's sincere words froze Flender's face, and his heart filled with sorrow and reluctance.
He knew she meant well.
But... was he really that unworthy?
Even though she wanted to end things with Yu Xiaogang, she still wouldn't give him a chance. That thought pierced his heart.
"Erlong, since you're awake, come back with me to the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect!"
While Liu Erlong and Flender were talking, a majestic voice suddenly came from outside the wooden house. It was Yu Luomian, who had arrived and saw that Liu Erlong had awakened. He spoke in a grave tone:
"I know. I'll go back with you."
Hearing Yu Luomian's words, Liu Erlong calmed down and responded.
However, this made Yu Luomian a bit suspicious.
Based on how his daughter acted yesterday, she shouldn't have let go of her relationship with her cousin Yu Xiaogang so easily.
Now that she was so calm—was she just trying to lower his guard and then escape later?
For a moment, Yu Luomian became cautious.
"Boss Fu, I'm leaving. I'll probably stay in the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect for a while. If you want to see me, you can come there.
And again—I really hope you find love. I'm not the right one for you."
Before approaching Yu Luomian, Liu Erlong couldn't help but speak to Flender with a conflicted expression.
Then, she walked toward Yu Luomian.
Seeing how easily Liu Erlong complied, Yu Luomian grew suspicious. Pretending to be indifferent, he signaled his men to keep an eye on her as he led her out of the wooden house.
"Third sister… how could I want anyone else but you?"
Watching Liu Erlong leave with Yu Luomian and the others, Flender felt a deep sorrow.
Like a loyal dog, Liu Erlong in the original story never cared about him. He could love her to death—and she still wouldn't bat an eye.
Now, the goddess Liu Erlong actually cared about him.
And that only made it harder for Flender to let go of his feelings.
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Meanwhile, after creating the "reborn" Liu Erlong—
As Liu Erlong left with Yu Luomian, Su Mo also departed.
After leaving, Su Mo went directly to Tiandou Imperial City and reunited with Ah Yin at the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well.
After more than a year, the seeds transformed by Ah Yin had already sprouted, and her whole body was crystal-clear. The blue-silver grass's golden-lined stems and branches had become as dense as vines.
Ah Yin, with hundreds of years of cultivation, had already gained the ability to extend her consciousness through the surrounding Blue Silver Grass.
After reuniting with her, Su Mo carefully uprooted Ah Yin, planted her in a pot he had long prepared, and then traveled with her to the Sacred Soul Village—where Tang Hao and Tang San were.
(End of this chapter)