The Romance of the Immortal Cauldron

Chapter 2568 brings good news

After some greetings, Shou Weng took Matthew and the others into the cave.

This cave is located in a quiet valley, surrounded by mountains and shrouded in clouds and mist, like a fairyland on earth.

The door of the cave was open, as if welcoming guests from afar.

As you step into the cave, a fresh and slightly mysterious breath hits you, making you feel refreshed.

The interior of the cave is decorated in a simple and elegant style, with some ancient portraits and runes hanging on the walls and the ground paved with neatly laid stone slabs.

In the center of the cave stands a huge stone table, surrounded by several stone chairs. On the stone table are some tea sets and fruit plates, making it look very warm.

After they were all seated, Shou Weng looked around Matthew curiously, as if he wanted to say something but hesitated.

There was a hint of confusion and concern in his eyes, as if he wanted to ask something but didn't know how to start.

Matthew knew what Shou Weng meant by this, and smiled slightly before saying, "Hei Hun is quite a big shot now. He has been spotted by that master and is traveling with him. The last time I met him, he had already reached the level of a spirit being. He is really enviable."

Hearing this, Shou Weng's eyes suddenly lit up.

His face showed excitement and relief, as if he had heard of great joy.

He stared at Matthew closely, his eyes full of anticipation and curiosity.

"And Yue Hu, like Hei Hun, has also entered the Spirit Transformation Stage. The methods of that adult are truly extraordinary." Matthew continued.

His voice was deep and powerful, which made Shou Weng more convinced of what Matthew said.

"It is a blessing for them to be able to stay with you, sir. This way, I won't have anything to worry about."

After Matthew finished speaking, Shou Weng seemed to be deflated and leaned back in his chair.

His face showed an expression of satisfaction and relief, as if a huge stone had been lifted off his heart.

In fact, Matthew and the others had already noticed that when they met Shou Weng this time, they found that he had a bit more of a decadent look about him.

His hair had turned gray, his face was covered with wrinkles, and his eyes revealed a hint of fatigue and weakness.

I'm afraid he doesn't have much time left to live.

"We came here this time to ask, fellow Daoist, if you have any latest news about the demons." Matthew asked after nodding slightly.

Shou Weng nodded and said, "After the great war ten years ago, the demons have become a non-existent force. We have also sent many demon beasts to investigate the demons. What we know now is that the number of demons on the mainland is decreasing. However, there are still many demons in the Prison God Sea, but we have not investigated deeply in the Prison God Sea, so the specific situation is not particularly clear."

Matthew brought him good news, so naturally he wanted to tell him what he knew.

He looked at Matthew, his eyes full of gratitude and respect.

After Shou Weng finished speaking, he took out some animal skin paper and handed it to Matthew.

These animal skin papers contain all kinds of information about the monsters' investigation of the demon clan's situation.

After Matthew quickly read it, he handed the animal skin paper to Xingyan beside him.

He continued to look at Shou Weng and said, "What is the situation in the Ancient Source Mountains now?"

"Not good. I am the only one left after the old guys died. And you should have seen that I don't have much time left. I am afraid that after I die, the ancient source mountain range will change."

Shou Weng took a deep breath and shook his head.

There was an expression of worry and helplessness on his face, as if he was worried about the future of the Guyuan Mountains.

He looked depressed, as if he was worried about this matter.

"If that's the case, why not call Hei Hun back and have him guard this place? That should help alleviate future troubles."

Yueru glanced at Matthew and said softly.

"No! Hei Hun finally managed to get close to a powerful master. This is the blessing he has cultivated for eight lifetimes. We must not let him come back, and we must not let him know about the Ancient Source Mountains."

But after Yueru casually made her proposal, Shouweng decisively shook his head and refused.

His dry fingers paused slightly and a hint of imperceptible pain flashed in his eyes, but he soon returned to normal.

There was a firmness and determination in his eyes, as if he had already made up his mind and would not allow it to be questioned.

"No! Hei Hun finally managed to get close to a powerful master. This is the blessing he has cultivated for eight lifetimes. We must not let him come back, and we must not let him know about the Ancient Source Mountains."

Shou Weng's voice was low and powerful, and every word seemed to carry an irresistible force.

Then, he continued, "We old guys have been trapped here for too long, for generations. Our demise may be a good thing for the Ancient Source Mountains. This is my life, and I hope Heihun will follow in my footsteps. He is my only descendant, and I hope he can find his own way. The world is so big, and he can go wherever he wants. Instead of staying in one place for the rest of his life like us."

His eyes revealed a deep helplessness and determination, as if he was fighting against fate, and as if he was looking for a reasonable explanation for his choice.

Perhaps Shou Weng didn’t think this way before Matthew and the others came.

But after Matthew finished telling him about Heihun's situation, Shou Weng was completely determined in his current thinking.

He seemed to have experienced a fierce struggle in his heart, and finally chose to let go.

These are the affairs of the Ancient Source Mountains and Shou Weng themselves, and Matthew naturally will not get involved.

He knew very well that everyone has his or her own destiny and choices, and others should not interfere too much.

He nodded gently and said, "I understand what Fellow Daoist Shou Weng is thinking. Since this is your decision, I won't say anything more."

"Are the ghosts I left here okay?"

Matthew did not say anything more about the future of the Ancient Source Mountains, but asked lightly about one of the purposes of this trip.

There was a hint of concern in his eyes, as if he also cared about the fate of the ghosts.

Shou Weng was slightly stunned, then a smile appeared on his face.

"The ghost tribe has always been low-key. They also made great efforts when the demon tribe kept invading the Ancient Source Mountains. I arranged them in a very good place, and now the development of the ghost tribe is going smoothly."

There was a hint of relief in Shou Weng's voice, as if he was proud of his decision.

He paused for a moment, then continued, "The place where the ghosts live is relatively hidden, surrounded by prohibitions and formations, so ordinary cultivators and monsters can't get close at all. There are abundant resources there, and the environment is very suitable for the ghosts to survive and develop. They live and work here in peace and contentment, and their strength is constantly improving."

Although Shou Weng was a little disappointed that Matthew did not continue to ask about the matters of the Ancient Source Mountains, he still answered Matthew's questions honestly.