frightfiction Chapter 686 Claiming the Title of Little Crow
Chapter 686 Claiming the Title of Little Crow
When Hu Tao woke up, her face was unusually quiet, and even surprisingly solemn.
What did you see in that memory?
For this incredibly lively little girl to calm down, perhaps something extraordinary has appeared in this memory.
At least that's what Xu Ning thinks.
But Hu Tao smiled slightly, "It's nothing very important, it's just... I saw someone just like Grandpa."
Someone like her grandfather?
Xu Ning was slightly taken aback, then realized, "Are they the seniors from the Hall of Rebirth?"
Walnut nodded.
In ancient times, the Hall of Rebirth was not originally a place for funeral services; rather, it was a profession completely opposite to funeral services.
Funerals are for sending off the dead, but they are for keeping the living.
Their profession is physician, a physician who saves lives.
In that chaotic world overrun by demons, the Emperor led the Yaksha and the Thousand Rocks, who spontaneously followed him, in a desperate battle against the demon gods on the continent of Liyue.
The blood and remains of the demon god transformed into an intractable miasma on the earth. Those who were entangled by the evil deeds and calamities of the dead demon god were transformed into filthy and evil monsters, spreading the disaster once again.
The first generation of physicians at the Hall of Rebirth held a crimson staff and used its blazing flames to cleanse the earth of filth. The untamed crimson butterfly was passed down from generation to generation by the descendants of the Hall of Rebirth, and continues to this day.
"Because of the long period of peace, the ancient rituals that could purify impurities have been lost for a long time."
Hu Tao adjusted her hat. "Although the guest elder told me a lot about the rituals, I was never able to completely replicate them. But now it's great, I've been inside observing the ancestors over and over again."
Xu Ning hadn't expected that Hu Tao could actually learn something new inside, and could only silently repeat to himself, "Children and grandchildren have their own blessings."
The fire-type stone lock opened, and the stone door of the ruins trembled slightly, just as Ningguang had when she opened the rock lock, but that was all.
Next, Yelan activated the Water Lock, Keqing activated the Lightning Lock, and Yaoyao activated the Grass Lock, all of which successfully made the stone gate... tremble.
"It seems that if all the stone locks cannot be opened, this stone door will not change at all."
Hu Tao squatted in front of the stone gate, looking somewhat depressed as he stood there and spoke.
"Didn't you notice that the stone door is shaking more and more? It should be soon. Shen He, go and open the Ice Lock, and I'll find someone to open the Wind Lock. At least then all seven elements will be complete."
"Who are you looking for to unlock the Wind Lock?" Hu Tao asked, squatting there without getting up.
Then there are just too many choices.
After all, even the Wind God is still lying in a small corner of his own cave!
However, that guy is really hard to control. Every time you ask Him to do something, it's like asking Him to die. There are always all sorts of excuses and arguments, which is really annoying.
Moreover, the memories contained within these stone locks belong to the history of Liyue, so it would be best to have a local person do it.
"Master Xiao, can you hear Xu Ning's voice? Please show yourself."
Xu Ning simply used the "summoning" technique again, and sure enough, Xiao appeared in front of him almost instantly.
In Xu Ning's view, the most suitable vessel to carry Liyue's memories is the immortal.
They possess lifespans and memories beyond that of ordinary people, making them the most suitable candidates to ensure the eternal continuation of Liyue's legacy.
However, when Xu Ning explained the unlocking steps to Xiao, Xiao refused.
"Perhaps, as you said, it would be the best solution for us to inherit these memories, but during that period, there were too many memories that I didn't want to face, so many that I found it difficult to have the courage to face them again. I can only apologize to you."
Xu Ning hadn't expected such an answer, but after thinking about the stories passed down by the Yaksha clan, and having experienced the despair of losing everything in the legacy of the Floating Abode, he immediately stopped trying to persuade him.
Xu Ning apologized to Xiao for his lack of foresight, then composed himself and prepared to go into the cave to drag out a certain wind god to serve as his slave.
But before he could make a move, a slender figure suddenly flashed past in front of him.
"Why don't I give it a try and see what unexpected things those so-called memories can reveal?"
The little bluebird said those words as it flew over.
When Shen He came out, the little bluebird, having nothing else to do, naturally followed him out.
Shen He was already comprehending the memories of the Ice Lock, and the little bluebird was even more bored. As soon as it heard that Xu Ning's side was short of people, it naturally rushed over first.
"Then you must be very careful. If it doesn't work, just step back and we'll think of another way."
The little bluebird somersaulted in mid-air, disdainful of Xu Ning's words, "Alright, give me one of those jade balls, then go do whatever you need to do."
Ningguang handed over a jade ball. With a flap of its wings, the little bluebird sent the jade ball flying out, which landed perfectly between the eyebrows of the Yaksha Ghost Face. Then, Ningguang and Xu Ning, who were standing together, clearly felt a strong wind elemental force being poured into the stone lock.
After settling the little bluebird, Keqing, Yelan, and Yaoyao over there had all woken up.
These three individuals also experienced the events that the ancestors went through in Shi Suo's memory.
But there doesn't seem to be any particularly interesting news.
The only difference is that Keqing's memories focus more on the battles and lives of the Sengan Brigade among the early settlers.
Ye Lan's focus is more on the inheritance of alchemists, while Yao Yao's focus is more on the daily life of the residents and the Qing Ce.
Xu Ning was increasingly unable to guess what the extraordinary treasure in this ruin was.
It must be incredibly important to be so heavily guarded, and even those who possess all kinds of high-level powers cannot easily enter and take a look inside!
"I've found out."
Slusa's arrival disrupted Xu Ning's thoughts.
"It is indeed the power of spiritual light inside, but it is unbelievable that spiritual light would appear in this place."
The confirmation of the spiritual power here further confirmed Xu Ning's belief that the sealed power on the other side must be the power of the abyss.
After handing the jade ball to Slusa, Xu Ning instructed Ningguang to protect Slusa from the side before heading towards the other side of the mountain valley.
"Belial, could you come out and lend a hand?"
In a sense, Belial is also a creation of the Abyss.
Golden Rhinedoth created her, and then threw her into the dragon's belly.
Belial, who survived only because of the power of the abyss, was naturally very familiar with the use of that power.
So when Xu Ning watched her successfully place the jade ball inside and begin channeling the power of the abyss, he knew that the opening procedure was completely complete.
After the gate of the ruins trembled several more times, it finally slid down slowly during a violent tremor, revealing a small doorway.
"yeah!"
Hu Tao, who had been waiting at the door, cheered loudly and was about to rush in to take a look.
Then, a little girl next to Xiangling reached out and grabbed her, while the little girl also grabbed Xiangling, who was trying to peek at the ruins.
“Senior sister and elder sister were too careless. The more ancient and silent the ruins and tombs are, the more time you should wait before entering. At least let the breeze clear away the turbid air inside. If you rush in like this, you will get injured or even die.”
"Haha, Yao Yao is right, but could you please let me go first?"
The two fire-type reckless individuals stood in front of the young woman who was two heads shorter than them and both received a lecture.
Only after Xu Ning summoned a strong gust of wind to expel the stagnant air inside did everyone file in.
What was originally a treasure hunt for three people has now turned into a lively group of people entering the ruins.
The strange feeling of queuing for sightseeing surged into Xu Ning's mind once again.
"With so many experts possessing the Eye of God, it would be utterly ridiculous if the treasures inside didn't reflect their status!"
Everyone walked and laughed, and some even joked, "Even rare treasures should have guardians. How can something that can be easily taken away demonstrate its value?"
That's a classic case of someone jinxing the situation.
But the moment everyone stepped off the stairs and onto the ground, Hu Tao claimed the title of "Little Crow".