"You mean to say that you thought I brought you here to accompany the girl? And then you waited for a year to confirm that it was my deliberate arrangement before approaching the girl?"

On the small island beach, Shen Nong frowned at Wu Wang, who had a swollen nose and a bruised face, with a hint of suspicion in his eyes.

Wu Wang wiped his face with his hand and immediately regained his composure.

He took a step forward, bowed and bent his legs, leaned forward, and with a clear and slightly deep voice, said:

"Yes, Lord Father-in-law."

The old man's face turned as black as the bottom of a pot, and he almost couldn't resist giving this guy another beating.

Wu Wang chuckled and said, "Senior, for now, I'll continue to call you Senior."

"You scoundrel!"

Shen Nong scolded with a glare, "The girl only has a remnant soul left, relying solely on a strong will to exist in the world. Not to mention that she cannot leave the East Sea, even if she stops filling the sea, she will completely lose her soul!

You, you actually..."

Wu Wang frowned and said, "Senior, did you ask me to come here for the purpose of Jing Wei's ascension to godhood?"

"Ascension to godhood?"

Shen Nong paused but did not speak anymore. He slowly sat on the beach, listening to the sound of the sea washing the sand, but remained silent for a long time.

Wu Wang keenly sensed that something was not right.

He looked at the old man who suddenly appeared and confirmed that the old man was indeed real and not an illusion. He then breathed a sigh of relief.

Later, Wu Wang noticed some details.

The feeling of decay like an old tree that the old man gave him when they first met was gone. The stains on his clothes under the cloak were also gone, and the wrinkles on his face were reduced by half, making him look much younger.

"Did the old man extend his life?"

"I did," Shen Nong sighed lightly. "Although it came at a price, we don't need to worry about the lack of guardians in the Human Realm for now."

"What was the price?"

"Some costs that won't cause any harm to the Human Realm and human race."

Shen Nong spoke slowly, "Let's not dwell on this. Before I came here, I went back to the Human Realm and changed the Four Seas Pavilion's leader. However, the corrupt practices within the Four Seas Pavilion still exist and cannot be changed overnight.

People have changed, and things are not the same as when the Human Realm was first established.

Do you...really like my daughter?"

Wu Wang was about to speak, but Shen Nong interrupted him.

"Is it because you can only interact with her that you fell for her?"

"Well," Wu Wang sat down next to Shen Nong and said frankly, "That was the initial motivation, but Senior, to be honest...I've fallen for her."

"Hmph!"

Shen Nong scolded, "If I didn't know your character, do you think you could still be bouncing around here?"

Wu Wang said firmly, "Senior, please don't worry. As long as you promise to betroth Jing Wei to me, I will have a house in North Wilderness, live separately from my mother-in-law after marriage, and our eldest son can take your surname. She will handle the accounts for our family in the future!

Mother, I will...swim!"Shen Nong glared at Wu Wang and scolded, "Who promised to betroth her to you? What nonsense are you talking about? Your mother is the Sun Festival, so what if she can swim?"

Wu Wang smiled and said, "Actually, this is a joke I heard. It was originally a tricky question for men. If everyone in a family is mortal, who do you save first if your mother and wife fall into the river together?"

"Oh?"

Shen Nong pondered for a moment and said, "This question is quite tricky. It seems simple, but there is a hidden trap... Anyway, let's not get off topic. Your cultivation has improved rapidly these days, but remember to proceed steadily and not be too hasty. You should know that there are many people with outstanding talents who make great progress in the early stages, but then struggle to make any further breakthroughs. The key to enlightenment lies in the word 'enlightenment'. If you can't understand it, then you can't understand it. No matter how skilled you are in spells or martial arts, it's useless."

Wu Wang nodded and said, "Yes, I understand."

He then asked, "What about Jing Wei's achievement of becoming a god through meditation?"

Shen Nong frowned slightly, hesitated for a moment, and then fell silent again.

Wu Wang asked in a low voice, "Is there any difficulty? If you order it, I can build a temple for her in the Human Realm..."

"I would love to," Shen Nong said, looking out at the sea. "I brought her here to get away from the hustle and bustle of the world, and I would love to use this method to help her. But..."

"But what?"

"What has she accomplished to deserve a temple and incense offerings? And what about the soldiers who died on the border? Who will build temples for them?"

Shen Nong's eyes were filled with a hint of sadness, and Wu Wang fell silent.

"Then I'll take her back to the North Wilderness," Wu Wang said in a low voice. "I don't have the same high moral character as you, so I don't mind doing these things that manipulate people's hearts."

Shen Nong sighed, "Her soul is now sustained by a single thread of obsession and can no longer withstand any disturbances. Don't think too much about it."

"Is there no way to bring her back to life?"

"If she comes back to life, you won't be able to interact with her anymore," Shen Nong asked. "Do you still want to do it?"

"I do."

Wu Wang looked towards the direction of the Divine Tree and asked, "What's the method, senior?"

"Unfortunately, the dead cannot be resurrected."

Shen Nong sighed slowly, and his face looked a bit older, with a glimmer of reminiscence in his eyes.

"I took such a long time to accept this fact. When she had her accident, she was only in her teens and was swallowed up by the waves of the East Sea. Only this remnant soul and obsession remained, transforming into Jing Wei, determined to fill the East Sea. She was always this stubborn, even fighting with her sisters every day. It was my fault for not considering it earlier, only thinking about sending you to a safe place, but I didn't expect there to be flaws in the curse on you. It's all just an illusion, you should let it go."

"You sent me here, why should I let it go now?"Wu Wang stood up, clenched his fists slightly, and said firmly: "Senior, you are the Human Emperor who can compete with the Heavenly Emperor, how can you not save a remnant soul? Can the rumored elixir of immortality restore her?"

Shen Nong asked back: "She has no body, how can she be restored?"

"What if we reshape her body?"

"At this moment, if her body is reshaped again, her soul is too fragile, and her life span may not exceed half a day."

Wu Wang opened his mouth, although he knew that his question was inappropriate, he still couldn't help but whisper: "Then, senior...what were you doing before?"

"I am the Human Emperor."

Shen Nong slowly closed his eyes, with a hint of distress in his eyes: "Before I broke through to this realm, every bit of my power was a deterrent to the gods and could not be wasted. But when I broke through to this realm, everything was irretrievable. Calm down and don't get excited. I am her father, and I want her to live more than you do, not to see the younger generation die before the older ones."

Wu Wang took a step back and stood still for a long time.

"I'm sorry, senior, I spoke out of turn. I...will calm down and come back later to report something important to you."

Wu Wang whispered and turned to the divine tree, returning to his own wooden house.

Jing Wei had restored her sea-filling state and was flying around with her wings.

Shen Nong sat on the beach, with disheveled gray-white hair and a slightly worn cloak, holding a wooden staff in his arms, motionless, like a lonely reef.

...

Is there no way to restore the remnant soul in this Great Wasteland?

Wu Wang had forgotten that he had not left his desk for several days and nights. There were books, parchment scrolls, and stone tablets in front of him, all of which he had collected from North Wilderness.

Most of the later acquired classics were stored at Lin Suqing's old aunt's place.

Wu Wang had read all of these things, but still couldn't believe his memory, searching word by word.

Even if he found half of the words "reincarnation" or "resurrection"...

The Human Emperor was not the ruler of heaven and earth, but only the leader of the human race. He had indeed demanded too much from the senior.

Why should he hope for others to do what he couldn't do himself?

In the midst of flapping wings, Wu Wang turned his head to the window and immediately adjusted his facial expression, showing a gentle smile.

Jing Wei flew in from the window, her forehead feathers hidden, but the light in her eyes was a bit tired.

Poof!

In a puff of green smoke, Jing Wei, who had changed into a black short skirt, jumped out with her hands behind her back and smiled and blinked at Wu Wang.

"Why did you come early?"

Wu Wang stood up with a smile and said warmly: "You haven't rested enough yet."

"I wanted to come."

Jing Wei smiled and turned around, her hairband fluttering, her black hair smooth, and her white sleeves particularly eye-catching."Let's play happily for a while and forget about those troublesome things," Jing Wei said.

Wu Wang asked in a low voice, "Will it harm your body?"

"No," Jing Wei blinked, "Don't worry, Father is here. He won't let me lose my soul again."

Although she said so, Wu Wang still took a crystal ball and floated it beside her, shining brightly and making her skin look even more fair and moist.

"Come," Wu Wang reached out his right hand, and Jing Wei lightly bit her lip, took a few steps forward, and held Wu Wang's hand.

Suddenly, the gaze of an old senior came through the crack in the door, making Wu Wang feel uneasy.

But he still held her soft hand tightly, feeling the smoothness and warmth, and even raised his head proudly, looking like a victorious general.

Outside the wooden house, the old man hidden in the shadows was so angry that he blew his beard and stared.

Jing Wei chuckled and withdrew her small hand, whispering, "Let's go to the medicinal garden over there. Father is peeking, don't stimulate him."

Wu Wang smiled helplessly.

He almost made a declaration of youth and advised the old man to know his place. Joking, joking, how could he be so rude to his father-in-law? At most, he would mix some itching powder in his wine, or, cough, drop some immortal brew in the itching powder!

"Let's go," Wu Wang made a gesture of invitation, and left the wooden house with Jing Wei, walking towards the medicinal garden on the gentle slope.

The small formations covering the medicinal garden were delicate and smooth, meeting the harsh environment needed for spiritual medicine, and also demonstrating Shen Nong's unique achievements in formations.

Wu Wang walked with his hands behind his back, thinking about the topic.

Jing Wei's hands were folded in front of her, and she asked softly, "Did you have a fight with Father a few days ago?"

"No," Wu Wang laughed, "I have the courage to argue with the Emperor."

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Jing Wei's eyes were filled with a hint of guilt. "Is it because of me?"

"Don't overthink it," Wu Wang said, "I've had a few fights with your father too. He doesn't have the demeanor of a senior, and only knows how to bully his juniors!"

"In fact, I know," Jing Wei lowered her head slightly, "You were chosen by Father to come and accompany me, to let me experience the love between men and women, so that I have no regrets, right?"

Wu Wang was speechless. This plot was completely different from what he had imagined.

Jing Wei bit her lip and said sadly, "I don't want to accept this kind of pity. Let's just..."

"You've watched too many stories!" Wu Wang suddenly pulled Jing Wei's arm forward, letting her palm rest on his chest. "It's not like that! Let me explain it to you in detail. There are actually several misunderstandings in this, and it's a coincidence that it ended up like this."

Jing Wei tilted her head, "What do you mean?"

"I actually have a strange illness," Wu Wang slowly breathed a sigh of relief. For the first time, he spoke about this matter and felt a sense of relief in his heart.

He gestured for Jing Wei to continue walking and said in a gentle voice:"I am the young master of the Bear Hug Clan in the North Wilderness, but since I was seven years old, I haven't been able to touch a woman. According to the Shen Nong ancestor, I was cursed by an unknown innate god. No matter who it is, including my mother and grandmother, if they touch me, I will fall asleep and lose consciousness completely. You are the only woman I can touch and contact."

Jing Wei whispered, "Is it because I am in a state of soul?"

"It should not be that simple. It is also related to the means that Shen Nong ancestor used to save your soul," Wu Wang said seriously. "So, you are the only one I can touch. I wanted to get close to you at first because of this. But no matter what the motive is, I..."

Jing Wei put a finger on Wu Wang's lips and said softly with a hint of apology in her eyes, "I understand. Don't say anymore. This should be your scar. Even your mother and grandmother cannot touch you. It must have been tough."

"Yes, I was only seven years old that year," Wu Wang said with a slight sigh and looked up. "Even when it rained and thundered, I couldn't let my mother hug me."

Jing Wei blushed slightly and suddenly jumped in front of Wu Wang. "If...if I can...touch you..."

She closed her eyes and trembled with her raised arm.

Wu Wang almost laughed out loud. How cute was the person he found in the Great Wasteland? He wanted to hold her hand, but he couldn't take advantage of his own object like this. The best relationship is the one that happens naturally.

However, a wild old ancestor jumped out of the medicine garden not far away, staring and grinning at Wu Wang, making a gesture of cutting his neck with his hand.

As the young master of the North Wilderness, how could Wu Wang be threatened like this!

He took a step forward, gently hugged Jing Wei into his arms, and whispered, "Thank you."

"Mm..." Jing Wei blushed but tried to stand on tiptoe and put her chin on Wu Wang's shoulder.

The old ancestor looked like he wanted to eat them alive.

He stomped his feet and was about to rush up and separate them, but the necklace on Wu Wang's chest flashed slightly and trembled a few times.

Mother?

He asked in his heart, "Mother, what's wrong? Your child is busy...uh, practicing."

In the Star God Temple, Cang Xue heard this and almost laughed out loud.

Cang Xue closed her eyes, and her voice passed through the necklace and into Wu Wang's heart, "I almost forgot to remind you that the gods are not friendly with each other. The Star God also has some enemies and archenemies. It's better for you to use less bloodline power when facing enemies outside."

"Okay, Mother, I understand," Wu Wang said.

Cang Xue said softly, "Although the human realm has risen quickly, and our human race also has the trend of becoming the first major race in the world, the order of the Great Wasteland is still in the hands of the gods who control the Dao."The abilities of the gods are varied and strange. Even if their combat power is not as good as the immortals in the Human Realm, they may have special talents in some places."

Today, why is Mother so long-winded and meticulous with her advice?

This is the first time in my life that I've hugged a girl after growing up. The softness in my arms is so heartwarming. Can you wait a moment before...

Huh?

Various gods with strange abilities?

A flash of inspiration crossed Wu Wang's mind, and he decisively grasped it. He held the girl in his arms tightly and looked up at Shen Nong, who was sharpening his knife in the formation ahead.

"Senior! Have you asked those innate gods? Do they have any methods to resurrect the dead, reverse life and death, or reincarnate with a remnant soul? If you take action, can you suppress everyone except the Heavenly Emperor? You don't have a crisis of lifespan now, do you?"

Shen Nong couldn't help but fall into deep thought, and the speed of his knife-sharpening slowed down significantly.

Jing Wei's face turned red, and with a "poof," she transformed into a bird. She pecked Wu Wang's head and immediately spread her wings and flew away.

Mother, you are truly a god forever!