The conversation between Feng Zishuang and Mu Qingyan did not intentionally hide anything from Zhou Sisi.

As a result, after hearing this, Zhou Sisi once doubted whether she was experiencing auditory hallucinations.

However, after hearing similar affirmations again, Zhou Sisi realized she hadn’t misheard, and what she heard was indeed the truth.

Zhou Sisi felt a sense of absurdity, as if this was the most ridiculous thing in the world.

Because beside her father, whether it was her mother Feng Zishuang or her other mother Mu Qingyan, they both loved him deeply.

But such love was founded on calculation? Was it built upon a basis of calculation?

It’s a laughable thing, yet it’s the truth.

Perhaps, it’s precisely because of this foundation that such heart-wrenching, undying feelings can arise.

Zhou Sisi actually had many doubts in her heart, but when she thought of asking about them, she didn’t know where to start. 𝒇𝓻𝓮𝓮𝙬𝙚𝒃𝒏𝓸𝙫𝒆𝙡.𝓬𝓸𝒎

All doubts exist because of love and disappear because of love.

At this moment, Feng Zishuang and Mu Qingyan didn’t speak, they simply exchanged a bitter smile of understanding.

This caused Zhou Sisi to suddenly feel a sense of disappointing indifference; she couldn’t control these emotions arising in her, nor did she want to stimulate her already pitiful family members nearby with her behavior, yet she couldn’t stop these feelings.

"Sisi, don’t be sad, nor feel sorrow for your father. Initially, in some of the calculating moments, we also had certain motives, but eventually those motives vanished, faded away. What we have now is love for you and your father; despite the many unbearable things in this transformation, ultimately we paid a painful price for it."

Mu Qingyan sighed and comforted Zhou Sisi.

Her words, once spoken, made Zhou Sisi immediately feel an ineffable anger rise abruptly.

"Then, dealing with Yanyan, that sword nearly pierced her head directly, could you still act? Did you consider how desperate father was at that moment? For even a second, did you consider how desperately sad Sister Yan Yan must have felt in that instant?"

Zhou Sisi questioned.

"Sisi, some things are done out of necessity. If not for such stimulus—"

Feng Zishuang explained soothingly.

But before she finished speaking, Zhou Sisi interrupted, "Mother, I know you have various difficulties, reasons, and causes. I know too that anything I say now seems like making a scene, utterly unreasonable, but that’s my resentment, a heart full of grievance. Even if enduring pain myself, even if it hurts you, I still need to say these words."

"Actually, in Sisi’s view, happiness and everything are simple; living through life and death together, perhaps without any hope of Eternal Life, they are happiness. Because cherishing each other, loving each other, relying on each other on the journey, is already enough."

"Happiness is not about pursuing Eternal Life together, nor is it about pursuing Eternity together, but..."

As Zhou Sisi spoke, she couldn’t help but shed tears of grief.

Feng Zishuang’s eyes also reddened slightly.

Mu Qingyan sighed and said, "Sisi, Yanyan actually knows, and my action was only a formality. As for the Evil Spirit, it’s merely a form of energy, true practice doesn’t have many shackles. Of course, the nature of the Evil Spirit actually...is somewhat related to Hou Chen, which is his form of protection for us. So, you have misunderstood greatly."

"Moreover, perhaps initially we did have certain motives, but later, we were all changed, transformed by our husband, your father. This change, regardless of time and space, past or future, is an eternal one."

Mu Qingyan’s words came from the heart, full of sincere emotion, starkly contrasted with her previously absolute indifference.

Even Zhou Sisi felt touched, somewhat shaken by Mu Qingyan’s profound emotion.

Zhou Sisi didn’t really harbor blame; she had only a discontented heart, a venting of her feelings about her current world, so after Mu Qingyan said this, her emotions gradually calmed and peace returned.

"Alas, the matters of this world, the more ancient the years, the more complex they become. I no longer understand, nor want to, only hope that in the future, we can work together, we can be a harmonious family."

Zhou Sisi sighed.

Hearing this, Mu Qingyan and Feng Zishuang also sighed softly without responding.

"Mother, Brother Hou Chen...how is he nowadays?"

After a moment of silence, Zhou Sisi couldn’t help but ask.

"Hou Chen...Sisi, he’s doing well currently, just some emotional knots haven’t been completely untangled, so his emotions are temporarily unstable. But he will be fine in the future."

Feng Zishuang comforted Zhou Sisi.

Zhou Sisi believed Feng Zishuang’s words, and upon hearing them, she relaxed slightly, saying, "That’s good."

Zhou Sisi’s mood finally stabilized, and Feng Zishuang and Mu Qingyan exchanged a smile, which carried a hint of bitterness.

"Qingyan, my dear sister, now that the Cold Ice Palace no longer has a reason to exist, come with me back to the Elf Domain."

Feng Zishuang advised.

Mu Qingyan pondered for a moment and said, "Sister Zi Shuang, I’m aware of the situation in the Elf Domain, but if we go back like this, we might feel a bit ashamed. Moreover, our forces are directly under ’his’ command, which is why we’ve been spared from the erosion of other Evil Spirits. But once we integrate into the Elf Domain, I’m afraid the other Evil Spirit forces won’t be content and will immediately take action."

"No, the battle between ’him’ and Bi Shui has already ended, and the specific results are unknown, but regardless of whether the outcome is good or bad, you all need to unite with the Elf Domain.

Now, the Elf Domain has become stronger due to the Life Ancient Tree of our Ancient Life Clan and requires a powerful Holy Spirit to protect it. Both you and I are qualified for this. Only by combining strengths can we become even stronger."

"Additionally, I plan to let my husband temporarily unify the Eternal Domain. This way, when my husband becomes a King, he can enter the Ancient Life Clan."

"At that time..."

Feng Zishuang shared part of her thoughts.

Zhou Sisi could no longer understand this part.

Even if she could understand it, she would inexplicably forget it the next moment, unable to form any effective memory at all.

Zhou Sisi didn’t understand, but she knew it must involve deeper matters related to the King’s Rule, so she didn’t pay attention to the exchange between the two elders, instead quietly focusing on the snow-covered landscape of the Snow Peak.

In this vast expanse of white, apart from the cold icy winds, it seemed that there were no other unique landscapes to be found.

Here, the snow lasts all year round, with only endless loneliness and solitude.

At that moment, inexplicably, Zhou Sisi suddenly felt that Mu Qingyan wasn’t having a good time either, because if she were here, to be constantly separated from Hou Chen, she would surely be very sad.

This thought made Zhou Sisi suddenly feel a bit guilty for previously criticizing Mu Qingyan—she, Zhou Sisi, what right did she have to criticize?

Zhou Sisi’s mood was complicated, and her thoughts were chaotic.

Meanwhile, Feng Zishuang and Mu Qingyan were discussing the future changes of the Ancient Life Clan.

"It’s now certain, Lee Ran must have already found out about that powerful source of Evil Spirit. He placed Ji Wu by my side merely to monitor unknown changes and relay information promptly. However, the life under his command mostly aren’t aware, causing some tragic incidents."

"Like Hua Qiudao..."

Mu Qingyan didn’t finish her sentence before Feng Zishuang stopped her.

"Hua Qiudao is not simple. Perhaps we only saw the surface of his submission back then. How could someone like him submit so freely? That’s a very superficial matter. Of course, this might be related to him knowing part of the truth. But I suspect, Pangu, Nuwa, and the Emperor might not be that simple either."

Feng Zishuang mused.

"This..."

Mu Qingyan hesitated for a moment, saying nothing.

"I’m wondering, if all this is against our Ancient Life Clan, what should we do? Am I really inviting trouble by letting my husband enter the Ancient Life Clan?"

Feng Zishuang was quite anxious.

"No, definitely not. After all, if it weren’t for the Ancient Life Clan stepping up back then, the inheritance of the Ten Thousand Immortals and Ten Thousand Buddhas would have faced extinction. How could they return kindness with enmity?"

Mu Qingyan exclaimed in surprise.

"It’s hard to say. Since regaining consciousness, I’ve always overlooked some things, but I’m not sure what exactly I’ve overlooked."

"Yet this concern has always existed. I’m thinking if this isn’t true, we could leverage the Ancient Life Clan to help my husband reach the strongest Realm and Combat Power, thus completing the cleansing of the unknown Evil Spirit, securing a stable future for the Eternal Life Tribes.

Even if it’s a Nirvana rebirth, even if it means reenacting the Primordial Chaos and Creation of Heaven and Earth, the future could still exist."

"But if my worries are true, do you know what would happen? If the Ancient Life Clan gets annihilated and becomes food, then the growth of the unknown Evil Spirit would be unimaginable."

"Also, why has Lee Ran always remained hidden? With his nature, there must be a reason. I’ve looked into Lee Ran’s debut—he’s not simple."

"What my husband can do, he, Lee Ran, can nearly do as well! What my husband can’t do, he can almost do too!"

"In this world, it’s hard to find a Holy Spirit he hasn’t possessed. There were thirteen Form-Intent Holy Spirits, and now it’s uncertain if all have succeeded."

Feng Zishuang talked about this point with considerable anxiety and bewilderment.

However, Mu Qingyan, for her part, had a much more open perspective on this issue.