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However, Shen He never doubted others, so he believed Chong Yun's words.

Han Fulai, on the other hand, felt somewhat embarrassed by Shen He's words. Just half an hour ago, he was a complete weakling with no martial arts foundation. Since his transmigration to Liyue, he had basically survived every fight by "scoring 83 points with Kobe Bryant." He came to this cave to search for treasure with the plan of "teaming up with Shen He to wreak havoc in the dungeon."

Although it was thanks to Zhongli's favor, he now finally possessed his own martial power, which was a great relief. In the battle just now, with the blessing of the "Perfect Enlightenment" realm, Han Fulai felt that his immortal power was flowing smoothly, and his spear was invincible. He almost subconsciously knew how he should act.

This battle was probably within Zhongli's expectations, which is why he set up the restrictions to test him and pass on his immortal power. Otherwise, without Shenhe's martial prowess, it would have been impossible for him to defeat the guardians of the ruins within the space-severing magic of the True Lord of Minghai Qixia.

Speaking of which, we should thank Shen He for bringing the "Disaster Relief" weapon. Otherwise, expecting him to dismantle a relic guardian with his bare hands would have been a bit of a stretch.

Now that he's out of the battle, his "Perfect Enlightenment" realm is gone. That immortal power seems to have hidden itself again, and he'll need time to practice in order to fully master it. Of course, he doesn't need to explain these things to Shen He.

"Sorry for borrowing your gun without permission." Han Fulai smiled and handed the "Disaster Relief" gun back to Shen He.

"It's alright, I'm glad I could help you." Shen He took the gun and put it back into her Eye of God. She was slightly disappointed at not being able to break through the magic array herself, but only slightly. She had no desire to win or lose; in her view, even if she were defeated by the magic array, it wouldn't matter if Han Fulai succeeded. As long as things had a satisfactory outcome, the process wasn't so important.

"By the way, you just said that the green boulder is the 'Mingxia Floating Life Stone'?" Han Fulai pointed to the stone in the distance that emitted a faint green light. The boulder was located on a platform in the center of the cave, and apart from its glow, it looked no different from an ordinary artificial mountain.

“You’ll know once you get there,” Shen He replied calmly, stepping towards the boulder. Han Fulai had no choice but to follow.

The two approached the boulder and looked up at the green rock. As they got closer, they were even more struck by its immense size; it was practically a small mountain.

“Shouldn’t the ‘Floating Stone’ float?” Han Fulai asked.

He had seen the enormous floating stone used to make the "Sky Lanterns" at the Lantern Festival; it was a donation from Ningguang's inventory. He remembered that floating stone was secured to the dock in Liyue Harbor with ropes, and if the ropes were untied, the floating stone would rise into the air on its own. But the so-called "Mingyun Floating Stone" before him, though large, was stationary on the ground.

"When not activated, the floating stone will not float in the air. Although its appearance is different from ordinary stones, its weight is similar." Shen He calmly introduced the characteristics of the floating stone to Han Fulai.

"I see. I've learned a lot today. Miss Shen He is indeed a disciple of the immortals, with a wealth of knowledge." Han Fulai praised Shen He.

Shen He nodded nonchalantly, accepting Han Fulai's praise. "Because my master loves to chat. When she has free time, she'll pull me aside and tell me many rumors. I wasn't interested in many of them when I listened, but I never thought they would come in handy one day."

Han Fulai stepped forward and tapped the "Mingxia Floating Life Stone" with his finger. The stone felt incredibly solid, indeed with the same density as rock. Judging by the volume of a rock, this "Mingxia Floating Life Stone" probably weighed several hundred tons.

"How do we transport this 'Mingxia Floating Life Stone' back? If we activate this floating life stone here, even if we tie it to the platform with ropes, it can probably lift the platform we're standing on into the sky; but if we don't activate it, we can't move its hundreds of tons of weight..." Han Fu muttered to himself, beginning to think about how to move this giant stone to the proposed location of Qunyu Pavilion.

“Don’t worry, this weight is nothing to me,” Shen He said matter-of-factly.

Han Fulai turned and glanced at Shen He, who nodded at him, meaning "You heard me right".

Han Fulai said "Oh" and made way for Shen He. He found himself getting a little used to Shen He's "common sense".

Shen He walked to the "Mingxia Floating Life Stone", grabbed a protruding rock with one hand, stood in a haphazard stance, and with a light shout, she threw the giant rock weighing hundreds of tons into the air several meters high with one hand!

Shen He's steps faltered, his body twisting rapidly, and in an instant, he was at the bottom of the flying "Mingxia Floating Stone." Under the influence of gravity, the "Mingxia Floating Stone" quickly fell back down.

Shen He remained calm and composed. She simply raised her right hand, extended her index finger, and the entire boulder rested steadily on her fingertip. She supported a boulder weighing hundreds of tons with just one finger!

Only then did Han Fulai realize that the steps she had just taken vaguely formed a Tai Chi pattern.

“Master said that Tai Chi is best at using minimal force to move great weight. As long as you give her a fulcrum, she can lift the entire Mount Aozang.” Shen He explained the principles of Tai Chi’s mountain-moving technique to Han Fulai with a relaxed expression.

“…Hmm, that’s scientific.” Han Fulai decided to accept reality.

Logically speaking, since True Lord Liuyun Jiefeng sent Shen He to help him rebuild the Qunyu Pavilion, he must have known that this disciple was capable of moving the "Mingxia Floating Life Stone." Therefore, it seems quite normal that Shen He could move a stone weighing several hundred tons. Probably.

“Then I’ll take the ‘Mingxia Floating Life Stone’ first, and we’ll meet up at the construction site later.”

Shen He maintained his pose of supporting the giant rock with one finger as he prepared to leave.

“…Be careful,” Han Fulai said.

"Don't worry, I know that large pieces of floating stones are very precious. We will handle them carefully and there will be no bumps or damage," Shen He replied earnestly.

"...No, I mean you need to be careful about your safety."

Shen He tilted his head. "This weight won't kill anyone."

“Then you should at least use both hands to carry this stone,” Han Fulai said seriously.

"Why?" Shen He tilted his head again.

"This is common sense in human society. Humans use both hands to carry heavy objects. If others see you supporting a stone with one finger, they will worry that the stone will fall. Carrying it with both hands seems more stable and is better for the mental health of onlookers." Han Fulai said this sincerely.

"Oh, I know."

Shen He did as instructed, carrying the Floating Life Stone in both hands, and left the cave with swift steps.

Han Fulai watched as Shen He carried the giant rock out of the cave, and stroking his chin, he came to a conclusion: "Such a big rock can really be transported out of such a small door... Liyue's fairy magic technology is indeed the best in the world."

When Han Fulai arrived at the Qunyu Pavilion construction site by carriage, it was already night.

Shen He arrived even earlier than him. As soon as he got off the carriage, he saw the huge "Mingxia Floating Life Stone" standing on the construction site.

Han Fulai was no longer surprised—it was common knowledge that Shen He could carry hundreds of tons of stones and run faster than the Fontaine reporter, and there was nothing to be shocked about.

He calmly arranged a time with the coachman, Lao Luo, to pick them up the next morning, and then sent Lao Luo back. Liyue Harbor was quite a distance from here, so to save time, he decided to stay at the construction site for the night.

At this moment, in front of the "Mingxia Floating Life Stone," several construction workers were gathered and discussing loudly.

"My God, I can't believe my eyes!" A worker named Chang Feng was rubbing his goggles hard.

"To be able to lift such a heavy stone, she must be a legendary immortal, right?" Young Anshun was clearly still thinking about the white-robed, white-haired fairy.

"May the immortals above bless me with a raise next year..." The oldest, Le Ming, clasped his hands together and prayed devoutly to the floating stone.

Han Fulai walked up to the Floating Stone and saw Ningguang's private secretary, Baiwen, inspecting the Floating Stone that Shen He had brought.

"The size and color are both excellent, and it's so well preserved..." Baiwen examined the floating stone very carefully, then turned around and smiled at Shen He, "I declare that I can give you full marks for the 'Mingxia Floating Stone' project! ...May I ask your name?"

Shen He shook his head and replied, "My name isn't important, and I'm not here to compete. This stone... my brother asked me to bring it; he should arrive soon—"

"Shen He, I've arrived. And Miss Baiwen, hello." Han Fulai joined the conversation at the right time.

"So it was Vice Minister Han... No wonder he could find such a rare Floating Life Stone." Bai Wen looked knowing. She knew that the winner of the Qunyu Pavilion project had already been decided in advance, so it was not surprising that Vice Minister Han, who was known for his close relationship with immortals, could produce any treasure.

"Not at all, we went to great lengths to find it," Han Fulai said with a smile.

"To be honest, this is the best piece of floating stone we have received so far. If all goes well, we will use it as the foundation for the Jade Pavilion and move the reconstruction project to the next stage."

Bai Wen glanced at Han Fulai, then at Shen He, and added with a smile, "By the way, Lady Ningguang has rented some houses nearby. If you want to rest, you can stay there. I heard there's only one room left, but since you two are siblings, it shouldn't be a problem, right?"

"Then I'll take my leave now. As you can see, there's still a lot to do on the construction site," Bai Wen said, turning and leaving.

"Shen He, you're really something, you've become famous overnight. On my way here, I saw some workers praying to that Floating Life Stone, asking you, the immortal, for blessings," Han Fulai joked, recalling the workers praying before the Floating Life Stone.

"...Is that so?" Shen He's reaction was indifferent.

"...Did I say something wrong?" Han Fulai hesitated when he saw Shen He's cold reaction.

“I’ve experienced something similar before.” Shen He turned to look at the workers on the construction site. “They called me an immortal, and were extremely respectful in my presence, as if there was a vast distance between us. Those who received my favors called me an immortal, and those who were punished by me called me a witch. Ha… whether immortal or demon, they are ultimately just different beings from mortals…”

"Shen He, you..."

Han Fulai wanted to offer some words of comfort, but Shen He interrupted him.

"You don't need to worry about it. Perhaps it's because I've used up a lot of energy since entering the cave, and my body is a bit tired."

"Baiwen just said there are houses over there, let's go rest there," Han Fulai quickly said.

"No need to worry, I'll just find a secluded spot in the wild and meditate for a while. That's what I did last night," Shen He replied calmly.

“No. Since Immortal Master Liuyun sent you to find me, I have a responsibility to take care of you. How can I let you suffer in the wind and rain again?” Han Fulai said seriously. “You’re here to help me, so you have to listen to me.”

"Okay, I'll remember." Shen He nodded in agreement when he saw that Han Fulai was serious.

The two arrived at the house and explained to the owner, Ju An, that Bai Wen had arranged accommodations for them. Ju An gave Han Fulai a key and pointed out the door to the room on the left after entering the house.

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"Shen He, go back to your room and rest first. When I came here, I saw some food stalls not far from the construction site, so I went to buy two dinners. Uh... do you want yours to be all vegetarian?" Han Fulai handed the keys to Shen He and asked casually.

"It doesn't matter, as long as it fills my stomach." Shen He shook his head wearily, took the key, and turned to go back to his room.

Han Fulai knew that Shen He's exhaustion stemmed from within. The more mortals treated her like an immortal, the lonelier she felt, and the more she felt she didn't belong in human society. But Shen He had been detached from human society for too long; her appearance, abilities, and personality all made her seem out of place. Integrating into society in a short time was far too difficult for her.

Moreover, she still has unresolved inner demons.

Before Han Fulai came, he saw a memory of Shen He in the cave formation of Minghai Qixia Zhenjun. In fact, Shen He was just like him before, lacking a sense of belonging to society and lacking self-identity.

Before he transmigrated, he was a naive, exam-taking student from a small town. He was taught from a young age that books hold the key to wealth and beauty, and that hard work would be rewarded and sincerity would bring kindness. But society taught him a harsh lesson.

His hard-earned knowledge from ten years of study couldn't be exchanged for equivalent wages. His sincerity was worthless in the face of money. People would even mock him, saying, "How can you expect to surpass the accumulated knowledge of several generations after ten years of hard study? Surely no one really thinks that, right?" They would say, "How much is your sincerity worth? Why would a girl waste her youth fighting alongside you?"

He was able to get a high score on his essay because he always believed in the "Great Harmony" society described in the book and that it was worthwhile to strive for the common ideals of mankind. But later, mainstream public opinion told him, "An apple tree cannot lie flat just because nine out of ten apples have been picked."

Moreover, it seems that no one is willing to change this kind of society.

He only knew that society shouldn't be like this, but reality told him that society was exactly like this.

So his beliefs collapsed. He couldn't find his place in society, he had no sense of belonging, and all he knew was that he was a failure.

Until he traveled to Liyue. Although Liyue also had its share of problems, there were people here who respected him, people who were willing to be sincere with him, and people here who wanted to make a difference.

He found his place in Liyue, a sense of belonging, and the things he should do.

Therefore, he was able to overcome that "inner demon," and with faith, he would not be misled by the past.

However, Shenhe remains trapped in the sense of alienation that comes from being human yet being treated as an outsider. He cannot find a sense of belonging to Liyue society, nor can he find his place in Liyue.

As a transmigrator, he should have been like Shen He. Fortunately, he was lucky enough to meet Gan Yu, Zhong Li, Yan Fei... and many other kind people, which allowed him, as a transmigrator, to smoothly integrate into Liyue society.

Perhaps out of a shared sense of sympathy, Han Fulai also wanted to help Shen He overcome her mental obstacles—but only if Shen He herself had the will. Judging from Shen He's attitude, she planned to return to the mountain to continue her solitary cultivation after completing the tasks her master had instructed. Presumably, for the past ten years or so, Shen He had been forcibly suppressing her inner feelings through solitary cultivation.

Although it might seem like meddling, Han Fulai couldn't help but think about whether there was a good way to help Shen He integrate into Liyue society.

As Han Fulai was pondering the problem, he suddenly heard the cry of a crane. He looked up and saw a familiar figure standing on the hillside not far away. It was none other than the True Lord Liuyun Jiefeng, who claimed to be "traveling in the clouds".

Han Fulai climbed up the hillside and was about to greet Liu Yun Jie Feng Zhenjun when he heard her speak impatiently.

"Han boy, you've already met Shen He, haven't you? How was it? Did you get along well with her?"

Han Fulai chuckled inwardly. This was just like a parent who was afraid their daughter would be bullied by classmates, so they secretly followed her to school to watch...

"It's alright. I should thank Master Liuyun for sending Shenhe to Liyue Harbor to help us rebuild the Jade Pavilion." He turned around and pointed to the huge "Mingxia Floating Life Stone" on the construction site. "If it weren't for Shenhe, I'm afraid I wouldn't have been able to move this boulder. Shenhe truly deserves to be Master Liuyun's disciple."

Liu Yun Jie Feng Zhenjun proudly raised his head: "The magic of immortals is infinitely wonderful. Even if Shen He only learns a little bit of it, it will be enough for her to travel in Liyue."

"But... Shen He always seems to want to solve problems using some 'particularly direct' methods, which is a bit eye-catching in Liyue Harbor..." Han Fulai subtly complained to Liu Yun Jie Feng Zhenjun about her parenting style.

“Ha…” True Monarch Liuyun Jiefeng laughed, “Back when I first met her, she was just like this, and she has never changed.”

So, as the master, can't you properly teach your apprentices the common sense of human society? Being too different from others can easily cause trouble, you know! Han Fulai suppressed his strong urge to complain.

Of course, True Lord Liuyun had no idea what Han Fulai was thinking. After a moment of contemplation, she said, "Since you have time now, I might as well tell you the story of Shen He when he was a child."

"If you want to know some everyday gossip, instead of searching the streets and alleys for three days and three nights, you might as well ask Liu Yun for an hour to chat." — Han Fulai nodded slightly, recalling what Zhong Li had told him during the Lantern Festival.

"I found Shen He in a mountain cave. I happened to be passing by and sensed the aura of a demon god's remains in the cave. I am always vigilant, so I immediately went inside to investigate."

"Shen He, who was about six years old, was in the cave, holding a dagger and confronting a monster formed from the remains of a demon god. When I arrived, she had been facing the monster for several days. Most mortal children are physically and mentally fragile and rely on their parents for protection. But she is different."

"She survived such a dangerous situation, relying not only on her strong willpower, but also on her innate bloodlust and... killing intent." When Liu Yun Jie Feng Zhenjun said this word, he deliberately glanced at Han Fulai, as if reminding him to be careful.

Han Fulai nodded, indicating that he understood.

Liu Yun Jie Feng Zhenjun continued speaking.

"Even after I cleared out that demon, she didn't let her guard down and kept pointing her dagger at me, remaining cautious. Only after confirming that I wouldn't harm her did she faint without a sound."

"In other words, if Immortal Master Liuyun hadn't happened to pass by, Shen He might already be..." Han Fulai sighed at the hardships Shen He had experienced in his childhood.

"That's not necessarily true." True Monarch Liuyun Jiefeng shook his head. "When I arrived at the scene, I could already feel the demon god's resentment gradually dissipating. If the stalemate continues, Shen He will probably be the one to win."

...So your standard for accepting disciples is being able to single-handedly kill a demon god when you were a child, right? Han Fulai recalled Gan Yu's childhood story and couldn't help but sigh in his heart, the entry standards of the Liuyun Sect are too high!

Gan Yu is at least of Qilin blood, while Shen He, a human, was able to suppress the remains of a demon god at the age of six, which is rather absurd...

Han Fulai could only draw two conclusions—either the remains of the demon god were too weak, or... Shen He was too strong.

But in any case, it was a disaster for a six-year-old child.

"Alas, Shen He has also endured all the hardships of the mortal world," sighed True Lord Liuyun Jiefeng. "Seeing that she had nowhere to go, I took her in. Shen He has a special constitution and is a promising candidate for cultivating immortal arts. I and the other immortals cherish talent and are willing to teach her. However, the murderous nature she displayed since childhood has not diminished with age; in fact, it has only grown stronger..."

"We performed divination on her using the 'Cut the Moon and Build the Sun' method, and it was determined that she was a 'Lone Star Calamity' with malevolent energy, easily harming her relatives and friends. This matter is dangerous, and we need to use a red rope to bind her soul and suppress the murderous nature in her blood. In order to ensure that Shenhe grows up safely without harming innocent people, we have performed the red rope soul-binding method on Shenhe."

"So Shen He's aloof personality is due to the red string?" Han Fulai asked.

“Yes.” Liu Yun Jie Feng Zhenjun nodded. “Although she calmed down after being tied with the red rope, she seemed a bit dull while her expression softened… Perhaps it was because the red rope was so powerful that while binding her fierceness and killing intent, it also seemed to imprison many of the emotions that belong to a person.”

“I have two questions,” Han Fulai said.

Liu Yun Jie Feng Zhenjun glanced at him but did not object.

"First question. Is Shen He's murderous nature due to her destiny marked by the Lonely Star and Calamity Star?"

"Perhaps it's related to fate, or perhaps Shenhe was born this way. Fate is complex, and even we immortals cannot fully fathom its mysteries," replied True Lord Liuyun Jiefeng.

Han Fulai nodded. "Second question. What will happen if Shen He unties the red rope binding her?"