C2 It Was a Blessing in Disguise

Lau Xiaoxi never expected Lau Yiheng to be so fiercely stubborn, to the point of actually leaping off a cliff. He rushed to the hillside, peered over the edge, and exclaimed in a panic, "Big brother, what do we do now? There's a sheer drop below. That kid's a goner for sure."

Lau Yihao joined him at the cliff's brink and surveyed the scene with a calm demeanor. "I never thought this guy would be so headstrong. But don't worry about it. He's nothing but trash. If he's dead, then so be it. It's not a big deal. Besides, no one knows we're behind this. And even if they did find out, what could they possibly do about it?"

Lau Yihan spoke with indifference, "Exactly. He was overdue for death anyway. Let's head back." He showed no concern for Lau Yiheng's demise, nor did he harbor any sense of guilt.

Upon their return to the family, the four of them kept silent about the incident, only keeping a casual eye on Lau Changyun. They were aware that if Lau Yiheng went missing, the only person likely to search for him would be Lau Changyun. When Lau Changyun organized a search party for Yiheng, they felt a twinge of worry.

Nevertheless, their concern was solely about avoiding punishment, so they remained composed and did not act rashly, choosing instead to observe how events would unfold.

At the base of a cliff on the outskirts of the Gloomy Tops, a figure resembling a blood gourd lay in a pile of withered grass, a faint green glow enveloping his body, signaling faint signs of life.

A soft groan emanated from the grass. The person stirred and then uttered in a hoarse, weak voice, "Am I dead?"

This was Lau Yiheng, the one who had plummeted from the cliff. As he regained consciousness to darkness and excruciating, icy pain, he mistakenly thought this was what death felt like.

"Kid, what are you talking about? If I weren't here, you probably would be dead. But with me around, dying isn't going to be easy for you." The voice, though weathered, resonated with vitality.

Startled by the voice, Lau Yiheng flinched, wincing in pain, yet he managed to crane his neck, scanning his surroundings.

"You don't need to look for me; you won't be able to see me," the voice persisted.

"Can't see you? Are you some kind of ghost?" Lau Yiheng inquired with a hint of skepticism.

"Ridiculous, of course not. If I weren't here, you'd already be a ghost."

Lau Yiheng, known for his resilience and stubbornness, also possessed a remarkably steady mindset. He quickly regained his composure and asked, "Then, where might you be, Senior? Could I possibly meet you in person?"

"Meet me? But we're meeting every day, aren't we?"

Lau Yiheng furrowed his brow and responded, "I'm completely lost. If you don't wish to reveal yourself, then let's leave it at that. There's no need for such mockery."

"What a foolish boy. Aren't I right beneath you?"

"Beneath me?"

"Yes, I am the object on your chest. No, more accurately, I reside within it," the weathered voice explained.

At that moment, Lau Yiheng felt a slight warmth on his chest. An idea struck him, and he ventured, "Could it be that you're inside my pendant?"

"Ha, quick on the uptake and maintaining your composure. Your mindset is commendable. Yet, I can't fathom why someone with such favorable traits has ended up in this state, utterly powerless. Moreover, did you fall on your own, or were you knocked down by someone else?"

"It was my own doing; I jumped. But it wasn't a suicide attempt. I value my life too much for that. I was coerced into jumping."

"What? Coerced? But why?"

Lau Yiheng let out a sigh before explaining, "Why? Because I was born with a severed meridian and soul, rendering me unable to cultivate. That's why I've ended up this way." Although Lau Yiheng was incredibly steadfast, discussing this issue still left him feeling disheartened and chilled to the bone.

"A severed meridian and soul? Ha, that's laughable. You're like a man crying poverty while sitting on a pile of gold."

"Senior, if you're just making fun of me, then I might just..."

"What could you possibly do to me? If you lack confidence in yourself, you're doomed to continue this downfall. But if you believe in yourself, I know a way to make you stronger."

Lau Yiheng's eyes sparkled with hope as he asked, "Is that really possible?" He had never lost faith, always trusting that he could return to the path of cultivation. Such was Lau Yiheng's grit, and over time, it had honed his spirit, shaping him into the man he was today.

"Hehe, let me set the record straight. You don't have any naturally terminated meridians, and this 'Broken Soul' nonsense is even more absurd. In fact, you possess the most formidable Primordial Heavenly Spiritual Meridian."

"Primordial Heavenly Spiritual Meridian? What on earth is that? And who are you, exactly?" Lau Yiheng inquired.

"Hehe, you may call me Hongkun. I am the pendant you're wearing."

"Hongkun, pendant... Senior, are you saying that you are...?"

"Correct, I am the artifact spirit, and what you have is not a mere pendant; it's the Primordial Heavenly Shuttle."

Lau Yiheng chuckled and remarked, "The Primordial Heavenly Shuttle, huh? That's quite the impressive name. But how can you be so certain that I possess the Primordial Heavenly Spiritual Meridian?"

"Listen up, kid. I existed before the Chaos unfolded. Do you even grasp what 'Primordial' means? Never mind, it's beyond your current understanding. I know you have the Primordial Heavenly Spiritual Meridian because only someone with primordial power could awaken me from my slumber. And naturally, anyone with primordial power has the Primordial Heavenly Spiritual Meridian."

Lau Yiheng nodded, "I see. So, if I have the Primordial Heavenly Spiritual Meridian, why can't I cultivate it?"

"It's quite simple. The Primordial Heavenly Spiritual Meridian is immensely powerful but also extremely unique. You must either directly absorb primordial power to enhance your strength or practice a specific mental technique to convert spiritual force into primordial power before you can begin to cultivate."

Lau Yiheng expressed his astonishment, "I see! That explains why I've been unable to cultivate all this time. So, do you have a method to help me start cultivating?"

Hongkun let out a knowing laugh and replied, "Of course. Did you think I was telling you a joke earlier? I possess a mental technique known as the Primordial Heaven-defying Spell. Once you master it, you'll be able to advance your realm in the usual way."

"Really? You're not pulling my leg, are you?"