The sound of flowing water appeared ahead; it was likely an internal waterfall, similar to Shuilian Cave.

Chen Jing stopped and shouted angrily, "I know you're in there. Just wait; I'm coming in to kill you!"

The young man prepared to wade in, but Zhao Yi noticed that there was a strong restriction within this water curtain, yet it seemed to let the youth pass.

"In that case, you can't go in. We still need you as a key."

Zhao Yi revealed himself and pounced on Chen Jing from behind, grabbing the youth's shoulder and forcibly dragging him back to shore.

Chen Jing thought it was his master emerging, and as he landed, he was just about to erupt when he saw it was Zhao Yi. Momentarily stunned, he then shouted:

"What exactly is your group trying to do!"

Zhao Yi raised both hands and explained, "We'll help you kill your master and also deal with that presence backing your master."

"Why should I believe you, you deceptive lot!"

Zhao Yi shrugged, "Let the facts speak; we don't need you to believe us."

"Get lost!"

Chen Jing opened his mouth, and his teeth grew sharp; even in the dark valley, they could reflect cold light.

Zhao Yi: "Just wait a moment, your Brother Binbin and his team have already headed out to deal with your master. It won't be long before they come back with your master's head for you. Then we can enter here together and deal with the deepest evil and the instigator of all this, completing your revenge thoroughly. What do you think?"

"Get lost, I don't need your help; I want to handle it myself!"

Zhao Yi: "Maybe your bloodline's initial awakening gave you an illusion of having power, but in reality... you don't have the strength; you're still too weak."

"This is my business, not yours!"

"Come on, kid, listen. Heaven saw the suffering you and your family endured and sent us down to help you. We represent the Heavenly Dao to help you eliminate evil."

"Scram!"

Chen Jing once again turned and jumped into the water; Zhao Yi stopped him again.

"Listen, you don't have enough power; going in would be fatal."

Chen Jing growled in his throat and launched an attack at Tan Wenbin.

Tan Wenbin swung his right hand repeatedly, deflecting all of the youth's leg and foot attacks. Then his left hand swiftly extended, accurately seizing the youth's neck, lifting him up before slamming him to the ground to pin him down.

"See, even I don't dare go in alone to play the hero, and you can't even beat me."

Chen Jing: "Let go of me, let go of me, let go of me..."

Zhao Yi's patience was running thin, his hand gripping the youth's neck exerted further strength, making the youth unable to make any sound.

However, Chen Jing's struggle continued, even when the disparity in strength was significant; he still did not give up.

Zhao Yi placed his mouth close to the youth's ear and said:

"I know your head is full of thoughts about revenge now, and know you're not afraid of death, even wishing for it, but have you ever thought about why your master went through so much effort to make you like this? What was his purpose?

You can go in now, but once inside, you won't achieve revenge; instead, you'll become something your adversary needs.

Your enemies, your master, would be reassured by your heartfelt sensibility."

Once these words were spoken, the intensity of the youth's struggles decreased significantly.

He stared at Zhao Yi with a suspicious gaze.

Zhao Yi seemed relieved; this kid had finally started thinking.

"Wait until your Brother Binbin and his team bring your master's head over, then we go in together. You may suspect we have ulterior motives, and that's true.

But our objectives align with your revenge, so let's cooperate."

Zhao Yi released his grip, and Chen Jing no longer jumped up but sat slowly, rubbing his neck, clearly having been gripped firmly just now.

"My birth was a mistake..."

Zhao Yi took out a cigarette, lit it, exhaled a smoke ring, and said:

"Such words, who isn't?"

"You?"

"I was born sick, carrying the disease; it was already quite fortunate not to have died in the womb and to be born, but afterwards, one would typically die young, so even though I was born of the main family, my family had given up on me early on, including my biological parents.

Later, I clenched my teeth and struggled to survive. As I lived longer, my family discovered I was a special talent and began to pay attention to me and treat me well.

Just like you have grandparents, at the time, I only had one elderly servant who had no children. Without him staying with me day and night during my hardest years, I wouldn't have survived early death.

Oh, right, during the earlier threat, I forgot to mention, your grandfather passed away, but your grandmother is still here. She's old, and you need to provide for her in her final years."

"Will grandmother see herself like grandpa did before dying..."

"That guy your age asked me to see if you need him to reinforce the memory seal for your grandmother, so even in her last moments, she won't recall those memories."

"Is it possible?"

"It's possible. You're young and should know the truth. Your grandmother is old; let her have a peaceful retirement and pass peacefully."

"Thank you."

Zhao Yi pulled out a cigarette, offered it to Chen Jing, and asked, "Want one?"

Chen Jing reached out to take the cigarette.

Zhao Yi pulled the cigarette back and playfully flicked his finger at the youth:

"You're too young to smoke!"

...

The temple doors opened, and Shen Huaiyang stepped out.