Time Travel: The Survival of Li Zhi

Chapter 550 I Must Come Back

"So... you now need my five internal organs' Qi... to keep you alive?"

Li Zhi's voice was like a steel needle tempered by ice, and every word was filled with suppressed anger. He stared at Situ Han, his right hand tightly gripping the black sword at his waist, almost shattering it with his knuckles.

Could it be that everything Situ Han did to him was really just for himself?

Unexpectedly, Situ Han suddenly laughed. His laughter affected his frail body, causing him to cough violently. However, the frankness in his eyes did not diminish in the slightest: "You... you... really underestimated me..."

Li Zhi was stunned for a moment, then heard the other party continue, "As the deputy chief of the Night Watch Division, if I really want to find someone to help me survive... it wouldn't be that difficult."

This sentence was like a thunderclap, waking Li Zhi up instantly.

Although human candles are rare, there are still many human candles in Yongguo. With Situ Han's identity and the ability of Yeyousi, it is easy to find a human candle to extend Situ Han's life.

If that’s the case, why should Situ Han waste all this energy on himself?

Situ Han calmed down and continued, "I... I was also a human candle... I know the pain of human candles... Naturally, I would not do such a thing..."

Hearing Situ Han's words, Li Zhi slowly loosened his grip on the hilt of his sword. The murderous intent in his eyes faded, leaving only confusion. He asked bluntly, "So what exactly do you want to do?"

Situ Han's brow trembled slightly, his gaze fell on Li Zhi, and he replied: "I... just want to lend you a little of your five internal organs qi."

Having said this, Li Zhi stopped talking nonsense and circulated his five internal organs.

His internal organs were churning, and Li Zhi spread out his palms.

A translucent stream of Qi rose from his palm, and a faint five-colored light could be seen flowing in that stream of Qi.

Situ Han looked at the stream of Qi, his eyes flashing with distant memories, as if recalling his own cultivation of the Five Organs Meridian. He stretched out his hand, grasped it lightly, and gently plucked the strand of Five Organs Qi, pressing it to his heart without hesitation.

The next moment, an astonishing change suddenly occurred!

The moment that strand of Qi from the five internal organs touched Situ Han's chest, it exploded like a spark falling into an oil pan!

The five-colored light stream spread rapidly along his meridians. Wherever it passed, the originally shriveled blood vessels swelled instantly, and a faint blood color appeared under the withered skin.

“Buzz——”

A dull humming sounded inside Situ Han's body, as if an ancient bell was resonating.

His sunken cheeks filled up at a visible speed, his gray skin losing its dead color and revealing a healthy rosy complexion. His deep eye sockets gradually filled up, his once dull pupils bursting with a brilliant light, and even his graying hair took on a hint of black.

Li Zhi retreated repeatedly until his back hit the wall behind him and stopped. He looked at the scene in front of him in shock.

In just two breaths, the withered Situ Han was reborn!

The green tights on his body were propped up by the sudden expansion of qi and blood. His originally hunched back straightened up. The deathly aura lingering around his body was dispelled by the vigorous vitality. Even the air was filled with a faint sense of oppression.

This scene made Li Zhi think of Master Liu.

At that time, Master Liu was on his deathbed. He used the Xiaoyao Mountain's withering and flourishing technique to forcibly reverse life and death, allowing himself to temporarily regain youth.

But, what method did Situ Han use to do this?

Li Zhike didn't believe that it could be done with just a wisp of Qi from the five internal organs.

Situ Han slowly stood up and stretched his muscles, making a crackling sound.

He felt the long-lost sense of strength in his body, and complex emotions flashed in his eyes.

Then, he walked towards Li Zhi. As he took a step, his figure was so fast that an afterimage appeared.

In the blink of an eye, he appeared in front of Li Zhi.

Without waiting for Li Zhi to react, he pointed his finger at Li Zhi's eyebrows.

Li Zhi trembled all over.

"This is the insight into the Five Internal Organs Qi that I've cultivated for many years..."

Situ Han's voice echoed: "It should be helpful to you."

As Situ Han's voice fell, Li Zhi felt as if his mind exploded, and countless pieces of information about the insights of the Five Internal Organs Meridians filled Li Zhi's mind.

When he broke free from the torrent of information, his forehead was covered with cold sweat, and his eyes looking at Situ Han were full of shock and bitterness.

He finally understood how Situ Han was able to reverse life and death like Master Liu.

Immortal Master Liu originally used the technique of withering and flourishing to burn the dead energy in exchange for vitality.

And Situ Han is...burning his five internal organs...

Although Situ Han's internal organs had been destroyed long ago, as he destroyed his own internal organs and damaged his meridians, all the internal organ Qi he had cultivated before was also blocked in the rotten internal organs.

Situ Han now used the strand of five internal organs Qi given by Li Zhi as a fuse to ignite the Qi hidden in the five internal organs.

Furthermore, the five internal organs are used as fuel to stimulate the generation of new five internal organ qi.

This not only gave Situ Han a temporary chance of survival, but also brought his strength back to its peak.

However, Li Zhi also knew that if he did so, Situ Han's five internal organs would burn day and night, and he would have to endure the pain of burning five internal organs day and night.

Moreover, when the five internal organs are burned out, Situ Han will pass away.

"Brother... is it really worth it?"

Li Zhi's voice choked with sobs: "If the five internal organs are burned... there will be no way back..."

"If I don't do this, I won't be able to hold on for much longer."

Situ Han smiled, a smile of relief in his eyes. He said, "Being able to regain my strength before dying, to put an end to years of obsession... For me, this is the best possible outcome."

He patted Li Zhi's shoulder, his voice steady and powerful. "I'm going to say goodbye to the Grand Secretary. You... remember to be sincere when you go to the palace to apologize."

Before he finished speaking, the figure disappeared out the door.

 …

Zhao Wuji looked at Situ Han, who was full of energy and seemed like a completely different person. His expression was complicated and his lips moved, but in the end he couldn't say a word, which turned into a long sigh.

Situ Han bowed solemnly, his tone sincere: "Thank you very much for your care over the past ten years, Grand Master. Situ has no way to repay you."

"Speaking such bullshit!"

Zhao Wuji turned his head away, not wanting Situ Han to see his red eyes. He said, "How could I not know how much you have contributed to the Night Tour Division over the years? If it weren't for you..."

"Grand Chief."

Situ Han raised his head, a gentle smile in his eyes, and he said softly: "Over the years, I have already regarded you as my own brother. As I leave today, I only hope that you take care of yourself."

Situ Han's words "brother" made Zhao Wuji unable to hold back any longer. He turned his head suddenly and looked at Situ Han with red eyes.

His throat choked with sobs, and after a long pause he managed to utter, "I know I can't stop you... but you have to promise me that you'll come back! Even if... even if you only have one breath left, you have to let me see you one last time!"

Situ Han bowed deeply, his voice filled with unquestionable firmness: "Brother, don't worry, fallen leaves must return to their roots, Yongguo has long been my home..."

The moment he finished speaking, his figure turned into a streak of light and flew out of the window, leaving only a faint echo lingering in the room.

"I will definitely come back..."