The fourth tail, the world's most rigid "Yang Fire," appears red. It's said that the temperature is extremely high and can be used for combat and refining Immortal Treasures.

The fifth tail, the world's softest "Yin Fire," takes on a gray form, with a temperature like extreme ice, and it can also be used to refine Immortal Treasures.

The sixth tail can dispel evil thoughts and memories—this "Heart Fire" is orange, and it is said that the Nine-tailed Heavenly Fox once used this ability to sever a part of its emotional ties.

The seventh tail can destroy Immortal Cultivation—this "Tribulation Fire" holds the power to break all laws, theoretically capable of burning even Heavenly Tribulations, appearing as a dazzling white.

The eighth tail can burn all causality and sins—this "Karmic Fire" is a seemingly incomprehensible black.

As for the last, the ninth tail, Ni Yang expressed that he did not know.

It is said that apart from the Nine-tailed Heavenly Fox itself, no one else in this world knows.

Zhang Xiaoman also once asked Jiu Jiu himself.

But the latter was utterly bewildered, not even aware of the purposes of its previous tails.

Finally, through Ni Yang's explanation, Zhang Xiaoman gained a deeper understanding of this little creature, Jiu Jiu.

However, judging by the current situation, it may take a long time for it to truly reach the nine-tailed fox realm.

Of course, if Zhang Xiaoman chooses it in an Upgrade draw, or gives it something like Osmanthus Pills, it could speed up the process, but that would require a massive amount of points.

Unfortunately, Pei Laoliu still did not know these facts.

In his heart, he always thought of Jiu Jiu as just a somewhat peculiar little Spiritual Beast, unable to associate it with the legendary Immortal Realm Divine Beast.

At this moment, due to the Divine Fire, he remained on guard against the figure not far away.

Thinking that the person was not completely dead, fearing it might suddenly rise and attack.

Finally, after moving a bit closer, Master Liu confirmed his suspicions and quickened his steps towards it.

"She's dead..."

Unaware of any life signs from the other, Pei Laoliu slightly shook his head, beginning to see the figure before him from a new perspective.

It was a woman appearing in her thirties, currently lying peacefully with her eyes closed beneath a blossom-tattered plum tree.

There was no trace of a bloodthirsty shadow on her, looking just like an ordinary person, but she had no life.

Beneath her lay a puddle of vibrant red blood, still flowing from her wounds.

"The Heavenly Blood Worm is dead... but... the person can't return..."

Master Liu let out a long sigh.

Ye Lin and the others, who were initially hesitating, trembled upon hearing these words, and then, despite their severe injuries, walked over.

"Is it... Lady...?"

All the Personal Guards bowed their heads, faces wrought with grief.

"Cough, cough, cough..."

In the middle of the crowd, Bai Yue let out violent coughing sounds, each bringing up large amounts of blood.

His body was covered in wounds; the Blood Silkworm Demon's strike had utterly destroyed his vitality.

All his bones shattered, meridians severed, even an Immortal couldn't save him now.

The fact that he wasn't dead yet was a miracle of miracles.

"Sword Immortal Senior..."

Ye Lin looked hopefully at Pei Laoliu, who could only shake his head helplessly, indicating he was powerless.

Such severe injuries couldn't be healed, even with Extraordinary Items.

In a sense, the other person was already a dead man.

Master Liu couldn't understand how he managed to hold on.

Perhaps what kept his last breath was the obsession in his heart.

"Cough, cough... don't bother... Senior... I know... myself..."

Bai Yue strained to utter a few words, then struggled to break free from Ye Lin's hold.

The latter, afraid of worsening his wounds, dared not forcefully grasp him.

"Thud..."

Bai Yue, bones shattered, couldn't stand and fell heavily to the ground.

Yet he paid no heed to his pain, his eyes only on the woman beside him.

Perhaps in some sense, he no longer felt pain.

"Ling, Ling'er..."

Bai Yue extended his hand shakily, as if using his last ounce of strength.

Ye Lin and the others wept uncontrollably, unable to bear witnessing the scene before them.

"Ling'er..."

Finally, he held his wife's hand, as if this was the greatest fulfillment.

He lay there, gazing straight up at the sky.

In the sky, the tribulation clouds dispersed, and the blood sea vanished.

The last glow of the sunset spilled over his face, warming his cold body with its remaining heat.

Bai Yue tightly held Shangguan Jingling's hand, observing the soon-to-end sunset, his gaze seemingly penetrating time, seeing the scenes of happiness they once shared.

A smile appeared on his face.

This smile bore happiness, regret, bitterness, sweetness, and heartache...

A myriad of emotions mixed together.

It is believed that even the greatest actor couldn't portray the emotions within.

In the scene, a gentle murmuring sounded:

"Bai Han Building... Li Jiangyue... the snow falling on frost flowers never fades..."

"In this life's fate... carved over three lifetimes... wish to fly together, not to become... immortal..."

The voice grew lower and lower, until it was barely audible.

Finally, the light in Bai Yue's eyes entirely disappeared, yet he never released his wife's hand until his death.

As the sunset fell, the last flower on the plum tree also faded.

"Thump!"

Ye Lin suddenly fell to his knees, bursting into tears.

The group of personal guards behind him also knelt, a group of men crying together.

Today, they had lost so much.

Comrades, lord, even family.

This was destined to be an evening full of pain.

"Ah..."

Pei Laoliu sighed deeply.

Even after experiencing seventy years of life, witnessing this scene stirred countless emotions in his heart.

...

Ten days later.

At the City Lord Mansion, atop Bai Han Building.

Ye Lin, clad in red armor, stood at the edge of the building, gazing down at the wide expanse of the Li River, recalling the scene of his first encounter with Bai Yue.

At that time, he was young and arrogant, having learned martial arts, believing he could wield righteousness and fight against injustice.

But when the time came, he realized that there were always greater people, greater heavens, and he nearly died at the hands of a demon.

It was then that he encountered Bai Yue, who saved him.

He would never forget the figure clad in white, wielding the Green Sun Treasure Sword, so elegant and extraordinary.

From then on, Bai Yue became the person he most admired, his pursuit.

Since then, Ye Lin followed Bai Yue, through countless battles, finally growing into a strong figure who could hold his own.

However, now, that extraordinary figure would no longer appear.

He had been laid to rest together with his beloved.

"Sigh..."

Ye Lin looked at the calm river surface, sighed deeply, shook his head, casting the sadness from his mind.

He still had more important matters to attend to; it was not the time for mourning.

Since the battle with the Blood Silkworm Demon, the City Lord Mansion was utterly destroyed.

Not only did the personal guards suffer, but the household aides and maids also fell victim to the final blood wave.

Fortunately, the blood wave was timely controlled, not affecting the city's populace, which was a blessing amidst misfortune.

However, the City Lord Bai Yue's only son Bai Jie also perished in the event.

Shangguan Jingling was born with an ailment and could not bear children.

Thus, under pressure from both parents, Bai Yue took a concubine, having a son, Bai Jie.

But now, even this only son died at the hands of the Blood Silkworm Demon, leaving the Bai family's legacy to cease.

Yet the City Lord Mansion cannot be without a master for a day.

According to the Dafu Dynasty's decree, the highest-ranking official in the mansion would temporarily serve as Acting City Lord until a new appointment arrived from the Imperial City.

And Ye Lin was currently the Acting City Lord.

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