After being reborn, all I want to do is run away.

Chapter 347 Flower Festival

In a daze, Shen Xu only felt a soft palm gently placed on his face.

In his blur, Shen Xu seemed to see a slender figure in green sitting next to him, which confused him. He didn't remember any girls in Qingling Creek who liked to wear green, but he really couldn't open his eyes to see who was sitting next to him.

After an unknown amount of time, Shen Xu struggled to open his eyes, and the girl in front of him surprised him.

"Qingyun! How is it you?" Shen Xu struggled to sit up, but Qingyun held him down.

"Your soul is still very weak, it would be better if you lay down and rested," Qingyun said softly.

"Weak?" Shen Xu sensed that the gray mist in his soul was very chaotic, even weaker than when he had just woken up a few days ago, and even the blue aura no longer overflowed from the void.

This discovery immediately made his heart tighten. Without the constant replenishment of his spiritual energy by the azure aura, his soul would eventually be swallowed up by the void.

"What on earth happened? And why is it already dusk?" Looking at the dim light outside the window, Shen Xu was filled with deep doubt. He remembered that he should have slept for a long time.

"Qingyun, when did you arrive?" Shen Xu asked, rubbing his head.

"I haven't been here long. Sister Xiao Yi said you fell into a coma after returning from the Blood Central Realm, so I thought I'd come and see you. I didn't expect they weren't here."

But I really wanted to see you, Brother Shen, so I took the liberty of pushing the door open and coming in. However, I'm really happy to see you awake, Brother Shen. I think Sister Xiao Yi and the others will be very happy too..."

But Shen Xu was not in the mood to listen to Qing Yun's heartfelt words, because he saw a black box that had already been opened in his room.

This startled him, and his breathing became rapid. He used his inner energy to probe the storage ring and found that there was only an unopened box inside.

"When did I open this box?" Shen Xu's gaze immediately became extremely serious.

"Brother Shen, what's wrong?" Qingyun asked with concern when she saw Shen Xu's solemn expression.

Seeing Qingyun's worried expression, Shen Xu immediately comforted her, "It's nothing, I just remember opening the door, so I'm a little confused."

"Brother Shen, you're not unconscious?" Qingyun asked, somewhat puzzled.

"I woke up yesterday, and I'm fine!"

Shen Xu got up and walked to the box, only to find it empty. He was puzzled as to what had happened.

He remembered Tu Shan Chuchu saying that only he could open the box, but he really couldn't remember when he opened it.

If his memory wasn't erased, then the person behind the box must have opened it. But every wrong has its perpetrator, and even if we're talking about the True Blood Heavenly Palace, he should be going to find Tu Shan Chu Chu.

"Actually, I'm quite envious of Sister Xiao Yi for being able to go on adventures with Brother Shen," Qingyun said with great longing.

"What's so enviable about adventure? If possible, I'd rather never take any risks in my life."

"And Qingyun, all you need to do now is cultivate well. Once you're strong enough, you can go anywhere. Maybe I'll even need your protection in the future!" Shen Xu said with emotion before putting the box into his storage ring.

“Okay! I will definitely cultivate diligently and protect Brother Shen,” Qingyun said happily.

"By the way, Zuo Chen didn't force you to do anything, did he?"

"Haha, Brother Shen, you're overthinking it. Brother Zuo can't control me now, but he makes all the decisions for me in the Sword Alliance. I don't understand those things, so I'm happy to help him."

"Did Zuo Chen tell you what he was going to do?"

"I feel that helping the Sword Saint achieve sainthood is nothing to hide, so why are you unwilling to tell others?"

"You'll have to ask Zuo Chen about that. I'm just doing things for him. Do you know what he came to see me about once?"

"It must be related to Hundred Flowers City!"

"Baihua City?"

“That’s my hometown. Next spring, the once-in-a-decade Flower Festival will be held there. Brother Zuo, I want you to come with me.”

"Did he say why?" Shen Xu frowned.

He had heard of the Hundred Flowers Festival in his previous life, which seemed to have caused a great disturbance. In the end, the Four Directions Sword Alliance invited the Seven Star Saints to intervene and barely managed to suppress the riots that had occurred.

Unexpectedly, the place where the Hundred Flowers Festival was held was Qingyun's hometown. It seems that Zuo Chen's choice of Qingyun was not random, but premeditated.

However, Zuo Chen wouldn't have asked him to accompany Qingyun to the Hundred Flowers Festival for no reason; it must be to help his plans.

"Brother Zuo said that the Hundred Flowers Festival is very important to his plans, but he can't get away for the time being, so I can only ask Brother Shen to accompany me."

"He can't get away! What is he doing?"

"I don't know what Brother Zuo and the others are doing, but ever since he learned about the Blood Central Realm, he has gone to the Seven Luminaries Sect with the Speaker."

“Okay, I’ll talk to him when he gets back and ask him what he’s up to.” Shen Xu’s gaze deepened.

"Brother Shen will definitely love Baihua City if he goes there," Qingyun said expectantly.

"Of course, I imagine Hundred Flowers City must be very beautiful." Shen Xu replied with a smile, but in his heart he was somewhat solemn. He dared not imagine what kind of turmoil would cause an event that could mobilize a half-saint.

Zuo Chen really didn't hold back, entrusting him with a life-threatening task.

"I dare say that Hundred Flowers City is the most beautiful place in the entire Four Directions Sword Alliance. It is a flower city immersed in the rich fragrance of flowers."

Although the four seasons are distinct there, the changing seasons have no effect on the flowers. There are flowers that bloom eternally in every season, and the entire city is surrounded by flowers. Every street and every corner is filled with all kinds of flowers.

Falling petals of various colors danced like wisps of silk in every corner of the city, their shadows swaying gently in the breeze, filling the air with their fragrance. "Qingyun's eyes shone brightly as she spoke of Hundred Flowers City.

"That sounds really good! If I could go, I'd be able to feast my eyes on it."

"Mmm!" Qingyun nodded vigorously.

“You’re a councilor now, and there aren’t many people in the entire Four Directions Sword Alliance with a higher status than you. It’s time to mature a bit!” Shen Xu smiled and patted Qing Yun’s hair.

Qingyun squinted her eyes with a hint of enjoyment, then muttered, "Others wouldn't know."

"Have you eaten?" A strong sense of hunger suddenly came from his soul, which made him feel a little strange. He had never felt such a strong hunger since he broke through to the Qi Condensation Realm.

Qingyun gently shook her head.

"Why don't you stay here for dinner?"

"But Sister Xiao Yi and the others aren't here..."

"It's alright, I'll cook for you." Shen Xu said with a smile. Since Guan Bi wasn't here and he didn't want to take the fasting pills, he would have to cook for him himself.

"Really? But Brother Shen, what about your health?" Qingyun hesitated.

"Don't worry, I'm not in that critical condition yet." After saying that, Shen Xu walked straight out.

He realized that the feeling of hunger was not his true feeling, but rather a sensation transmitted to his soul by the black seed. This was the first time he had felt the black seed's intent since obtaining it.

This made him even more puzzled about what changes had occurred in the black seed.