Managing the ghost city, as Shen Muzhi and the others had said, was indeed not easy.
However, this was, after all, their city. Despite the hardship of rebuilding and reform, Liu Buli found himself quite enjoying it.
For three years, he had stayed in the ghost city.
He had managed it meticulously, establishing a currency and a system for trade. He even opened a commercial street within the city, allowing for goods to be sourced from the cultivation world or produced locally. While it wasn't yet bustling with prosperity, everything had at least begun to move in the right direction.
As for his own condition, Shen Muzhi's medical skills deserved high praise.
Under Shen Muzhi's treatment, the demonic energy within Liu Buli's body showed no further signs of going berserk or losing control. Not only that, but his strength had also increased considerably compared to before. Judging by his current state, he was not far from achieving godhood.
However, his situation was quite different from the peaceful state of affairs.
Lu Wuming had absorbed too much resentment and malevolent energy, making it impossible for him to truly enjoy peaceful days. Periodically, Liu Buli had to accompany him to the area outside the ghost city to vent the excess energy within him. After the venting, they would return to the city together.
Liu Buli had long been mentally prepared for this scenario, so he naturally didn't find it problematic.
Moreover, according to You Siqi, the creator god, there might be even better treasures hidden in the surrounding area.
Each time Lu Wuming went there, it served as both an outlet and an exploration.
Although they managed to venture a little deeper each time, the area was simply too vast. Liu Buli couldn't even estimate how much time it would take them to fully explore it.
However, as he had told Lu Wuming from the beginning, they had a long time together. Until the end of time, they had plenty of time for exploration. If they could explore it all at once, then what would they do for the countless millennia that followed would become a problem.
In addition, as per their prior agreement, Liu Buli had indeed contacted You Siqi.
It seemed that there was a time difference between their worlds. While over three years had passed for Liu Buli, only three months had elapsed for You Siqi.
Because of this, the communication was not very effective.
However, You Siqi did relay a message of their well-being, informing them that his family had accepted Shen Muzhi and had arranged an identity for him. Shen Muzhi was now planning to enter the entertainment industry while continuing his studies, so Liu Buli and the others didn't need to worry about them.
Upon hearing this, Lu Wuming, with rare curiosity, asked, "Shizun, what is the entertainment industry?"
Liu Buli pondered for a moment and explained to Lu Wuming, "It's a circle that only people who are beautiful and intelligent can enter and thrive in."
Lu Wuming immediately understood, "So, Shizun, you used to be in that circle?"
"Of course not," Liu Buli waved his hand.
Lu Wuming, however, looked confused.
In his eyes, their Shizun was the most beautiful and intelligent person in the world.
Since he met all the criteria to enter this circle, how could he not have been in it?
Seeing his expression, Liu Buli guessed what he was thinking. With a hint of helplessness, he cleared his throat and added, "To stay in it, one also needs acting skills."
Lu Wuming became even more convinced.
Their Shizun's acting skills were so perfect; wasn't this a place tailor-made for him?
This time, Liu Buli didn't know how to explain.
He could only ponder for a moment before replying, "I didn't have the luck back then, so I never got in."
Lu Wuming suddenly realized, "So it's the circle that lacked luck. If Shizun had gone, no one else would have stood a chance."
Liu Buli couldn't help but laugh at this answer.
Lu Wuming held him in his arms and then, as if suddenly remembering something, exclaimed, "Oh, right. A while ago, Chu Er went to the cultivation world. When he returned, he brought me a message, saying that after we left the cultivation world, the remaining cultivators, thinking we wouldn't bother them anymore, went to Water City to seek revenge on Shen Muyan."
Upon hearing this, Liu Buli's brows immediately furrowed.
He glared at Lu Wuming and said, "Why didn't you tell me such important news earlier? What's the situation now? I..."
"Shizun, there's no need to worry. We don't need to intervene," Lu Wuming shook his head, soothing Liu Buli's emotions. "When Water City was attacked, Li Qingcheng and Tan Wu, along with everyone from the Divine Mechanism Pavilion, went to Water City to help them defend against the enemies. After holding on for a few days, Master Linkong also led the Guiyi Sect to Water City. There weren't many people left in the cultivation world. Although they fought for about half a month, it eventually ended inconclusively. The Shen family is safe, and no one was injured. Moreover, the relationships between Water City, the Divine Mechanism Pavilion, and the Guiyi Sect have been solidified, and it's unlikely anyone will dare to bully the Shen family again."
Hearing this answer, Liu Buli breathed a sigh of relief.
He subconsciously murmured, "Master Linkong is a good person..."
At this point, Liu Buli paused.
This tone and phrasing reminded him uncontrollably of that innocent and adorable young girl who always smiled at him.
Feeling a pang of sadness, Liu Buli tugged at Lu Wuming's sleeve.
Pressing his lips together, he said, "Wuming, when spring arrives, let's go to the cultivation world, shall we? Although I know Ao Lie will be with her, and she won't be lonely, I still want to see your junior sister."
Lu Wuming nodded and obediently replied, "Okay."
Liu Buli buried his head in Lu Wuming's embrace, falling silent.
Time flies.
Those who have left have drifted further away.
Those who remain should carry their memories and live each day well, as the best reward for them.
[Extra Chapter One. End]
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The extra chapter for Wuming and Buli has concluded! If you haven't had enough, you can check out my other book, "Shizun Above." That book is a story set thousands of years after this one. Wuming and Buli are actually a side couple from that book who were spun off into a new story, so they are also featured there and can be considered an extra chapter.
The book title has been tested and there are several options, so you can directly look by clicking on my avatar.
The next chapter will be the extra chapter for Shen Muzhi and You Siqi.
Also, now that it's over, I'll say a few words. Many of you mentioned that the protagonist names in this book were too casual, but they were actually intentionally written that way [unashamedly]!
Liu Buli = Liu Buli (留不离 - Stay, do not leave).
Lu Wuming is a little pitiful one who has no name.
After all, in a story of salvation, even if you haven't been given a name, I am willing to become your everything.
The new book has already been opened and is pinned at the top, also a historical danmei story~
One more reminder: flip back, there's another extra chapter!