Du Yutong still held Li Chengfeng's hand tightly, saying worriedly, "But, you are cultivating the 'Return to One', although you can try it slowly, going to the Demon Dao's territory is a life-or-death situation."
Li Chengfeng smiled calmly, took out a jade slip from his bosom, and handed it to Du Yutong, saying, "Sister, I've brought you something good this time."
"This is the cultivation method for the Substitute Death Technique. Based on your cultivation method and realm, I've specially selected a suitable cultivation method for you."
"With this Substitute Death Technique, you'll have one more layer of protection in cultivation and battle."
Du Yutong took the jade slip and, after a quick scan, a look of surprise appeared on her face, and she said, "This Substitute Death Technique is truly priceless. With it, I'll have an extra life. How did you get this method?"
Li Chengfeng explained, "This Substitute Death Technique is not easily obtained. I only got it by chance."
"It's not something everyone can cultivate. The reason I was able to cultivate it successfully is because I had some special opportunities."
"The reason you can cultivate it, Sister, is because you've advanced to the Half-Step Divine Transformation realm, and only then do you have the qualification. Of course, besides the Substitute Death Technique, there are other methods that also have their unique features."
Du Yutong looked at Li Chengfeng gratefully, feeling extremely moved in her heart. Li Chengfeng had made too great a sacrifice, giving her his trump cards, and everyone has their own path; Li Chengfeng had already chosen his own path.
If she continued to hold him back, perhaps Li Chengfeng would never be able to advance to a higher level.
She could only say softly, "Chengfeng, you're so thoughtful."
"With this Substitute Death Technique, I'll have more confidence in cultivation and battle."
"When you go to the Profound Light Continent, you must be careful and pay attention to your safety. I'll be waiting for your safe return in the Wind and Cloud Sect."
Du Yutong, having lived for thousands of years, felt such melancholy for the first time.
She knew deeply that although this little man had brought her unprecedented care and beauty, their paths were different, and they would eventually walk different roads.
She understood that what Li Chengfeng was pursuing was the ultimate path. He was like a wanderer in the wind, making his home wherever he went, and perhaps wandering the world was the source of his strength.
Li Chengfeng reached out and gently brushed the hair on Du Yutong's forehead, saying softly, "You must also be careful in the Wind and Cloud Sect. Although you are strong, the people of the Demon Dao should not be underestimated."
"You cultivate both law and martial arts, and your strength is extraordinary, but you still need to think more when things happen and don't be impulsive."
Hearing this, Du Yutong glared her eyes and said, gritting her teeth, "Are you saying that I'm an impulsive person?"
Li Chengfeng smiled calmly and explained, "I don't mean that. I just hope you can think more and be more cautious when things happen."
"Moreover, I want to cut off a trace of your original divine essence and wear it on my body. If you encounter danger, I might be able to revive you with this remnant soul."
After hearing this, Du Yutong frowned and asked, "Do you mean that I might encounter danger, even a life-or-death situation?"
Li Chengfeng nodded and said seriously, "I can't guarantee absolute safety, but with this remnant soul, there will be one more way out."
"I'm doing this just to be prepared for unforeseen circumstances, not because I don't trust you."
Du Yutong looked at Li Chengfeng deeply, then gently kissed him on the lips.
The two of them were like this for more than half an hour before she said again, "But I'm now in the Half-Step Divine Transformation realm. Will cutting off a trace of my original divine essence for you affect me?"
Li Chengfeng shook his head and said affirmatively, "It won't have any effect."
"I will cut off your weak remnant soul and then slowly nurture it."
"This will ensure your safety and will not have too much impact on you."
After saying that, Li Chengfeng turned his palm into a knife, and a strange force flashed down.
Du Yutong did not dodge; she believed that Li Chengfeng would not harm her.
Sure enough, she only felt a slight numbness in her soul, as if something was missing. In the next moment, a lifelike remnant soul, precisely Du Yutong's, appeared on Li Chengfeng's fingertip.
Li Chengfeng said cautiously, "I will seal your remnant soul into my treasure and slowly nurture it."
"If you are safe and sound, that would naturally be the best, but if there is danger, this remnant soul may provide you with a chance to be reborn."
"I'm doing this just to be prepared for any eventuality; one should always leave a way out when doing things."
He paused, smiled calmly, and continued, "As for my way out, you don't have to worry about it."
"I have dozens of Substitute Death Puppets. As long as I use them properly, even if I face great danger, I can turn misfortune into good fortune."
Du Yutong nodded in agreement, "You're right, the Substitute Death Puppets are indeed magical, but in the face of absolute strength, they also have their limitations."
"If you encounter an enemy that you can't resist, they can easily kill you thousands of times. For example, I can make you disappear with a flick of my finger, even if you have Substitute Death Puppets, it would be difficult to protect yourself."
"Therefore, you still need to be careful."
She changed the subject and said, "Your personality is different from mine. You pay more attention to self-preservation, putting the common people of the world in a secondary position."
"But I also understand you; everyone has their own choices and paths. Since you want to leave, I can't keep you."
"However, can you stay with me for ten days here?"
Li Chengfeng nodded in agreement. Du Yutong's clothes fell like butterflies, and she stood naked before Li Chengfeng.
Although Li Chengfeng was old, he felt the emotional impulse between men and women at this moment.
Du Yutong looked at Li Chengfeng, her eyes flashing with complex emotions.
She seemed to refuse yet welcome, but in the end, she couldn't resist Li Chengfeng's masculine charm.
When the two were together, it was like bathing in a spring breeze, extremely happy, as if the whole world had become more beautiful because of them.
Ten days was only a blink of an eye for cultivators, but the two of them seemed to have experienced a century of time.
When the moment of parting came, Du Yutong was reluctant to part. She held out two fingers, asking for two more days.
Li Chengfeng looked at her and nodded, agreeing to her request.
In these last two days, the two cherished each other's time even more, cultivating together, discussing martial arts, and sharing each other's past and dreams.
The two days passed in the blink of an eye, but the feelings between the two became even deeper.
Before setting off, Li Chengfeng gave Du Yutong a special gift—a Substitute Death Puppet.
He told Du Yutong, saying, "This is a puppet seized by Feng Wuyai's remnant soul. It will tell you the location of the treasure."
"These treasures will be confiscated and given to the Wind and Cloud Sect, which is considered his repayment to the Wind and Cloud Sect for helping him condense the Foundation Establishment Heavenly罡."
"At the same time, he also allows Du Yutong to take a copy from it and give it to her junior sister Mu Xi and senior sister Su Qiushui."
Du Yutong looked at the Substitute Death Puppet in front of her, her beautiful eyes twinkling. She looked at Li Chengfeng gratefully and said, "You have done so much for the Wind and Cloud Sect. I really don't know how to repay you."
Li Chengfeng smiled calmly and said, "Actually, I don't care what the Wind and Cloud Sect can bring me now. It has made me know that there is true love and beauty in this world, and that is enough."
"After I go to the Profound Light Continent, I will find a way to contact you."
"Although the journey is far away and the sound transmission talisman may not be able to do it, I will pass on the message through the Precious Treasure Pavilion."
"Moreover, I have a special contact code here; it is Morse code from a mysterious world."
"Besides Liu Ruoshuang, no one can decipher it. This way, our communication will not be stolen by others."
Zhou Yutong tightly held the record of Morse code in her hand. Her expression changed, and her heart was full of surprise and shock.
She didn't expect that ordinary people could transmit information in this way, which deepened her understanding of Li Chengfeng.
Li Chengfeng looked at her and said with a smile, "That is a beautiful Earth. Although the people there don't cultivate Taoism and have short lifespans, they are very happy."
"They use technological and mechanical means to change their destiny and change the future. I have learned a lot from it. If I have the opportunity, I will show it all to you."
