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Upon hearing the voice, Li Zhisheng's body trembled slightly. I glanced at him, who remained silent, and cautiously turned my head to ask softly, "Is this your father?"
He nodded in response but did not speak. At that moment, the person standing behind the bookshelf slowly walked out. He had silver hair, and the beard on his chin was also graying.
"Hello, Uncle," I quickly greeted Li Zhisheng's father with a slight bow.
To my surprise, he first scanned me with his gaze, then paused for a moment, slightly astonished. "Buddy, could you tell me about the origin of the Void Spirit on you?" His voice was still deep and powerful, maintaining an air of authority despite his surprise.
Seeing him ask, I dared not remain silent. However, I truly had no idea about the origin of the Void Spirit on me. I could only respond honestly, "The Void Spirit seems to have been with me since birth. I really know nothing about it; I only realized after going through some experiences that it seems to possess extraordinary power."
"Hmm..." Li Zhisheng's father pondered for a moment, stroking his graying beard. "Buddy, you need not be afraid; I mean you no harm..." He then turned his gaze to Li Zhisheng and asked, "Li Zhisheng, when did you meet this friend of yours?"
Li Zhisheng did not dare to hide anything and truthfully recounted how we met and what had happened during that time.
Upon hearing this, Li Zhisheng's father remained unfazed and said, "Why didn't you bring such a friend to see me earlier?" He questioned Li Zhisheng.
Li Zhisheng was momentarily speechless and didn't know how to respond. Naturally, he didn't dare to mention his father's peculiar temper. So I thought for a moment and said, "Uncle, if I'm not mistaken, you should be Li Yu. I've heard people mention your great name before; please allow me to respectfully call you Li Bo."
Seeing my polite words, Li Zhisheng's father nodded in acknowledgment without further comment. I continued, "It is said that you have a generous personality; Li Zhisheng often speaks highly of you..."
Before I could finish my flattery, Li Zhisheng's father suddenly coughed once and interrupted me. "No need for such flattery; just speak your mind."
Hearing this, I stated directly, "In that case, I'll be straightforward. The truth is that Li Zhisheng was worried that you might get into a conflict with me and hurt me, which is why he kept it from you. He was only considering my safety; please do not blame him."
Seeing that I spoke without reservation and was candid about it made Li Zhisheng a bit anxious as he gave me a light pat.
But Li Zhisheng's father showed no signs of discomfort after hearing this; it seemed he did not dislike me. He then said, "I see, Li Zhisheng, why don't you step aside for a moment? I need to discuss something with your friend."
At that moment, my heart sank as I thought, "What could be so important that he needs to talk to me alone without Li Zhisheng? Could it be about the Void Spirit on me? That shouldn't be the case..."
As I pondered this, I noticed Li Zhisheng did not hesitate at all; he agreed and turned to head up the stairs, leaving the study in no time. Once Li Zhisheng was gone, Li Yu clasped his hands behind his back and wore a stern expression as he said, "Come here for a moment..."
Feeling uncertain about his intentions, I replied cautiously, "If you have something to say, please go ahead. I'm all ears."
"Did you not hear me when I asked you to come over?!" he suddenly became severe, his voice booming like thunder, startling me once again. This time, I dared not refuse and carefully stepped closer to Li Yu.
Just as I approached him, he suddenly reached out and grabbed my right arm tightly. The grip was so strong that I couldn't move at all.
"W-What are you doing...?" I stammered nervously.
Li Yu ignored my question and quickly reached out with his left hand to lift my clothing. Upon seeing the mark on my chest, his eyes widened in shock as he took a few steps back. "I-It really is true!"
Seeing his unusual reaction, I asked in astonishment, "Do you know about the Void Spirit on me?!"
"This... this is more than just related to the Void Spirit on you... I'm afraid the Yin-Yang Families are about to stir up trouble again!" As he spoke, Li Yu bumped into a bookshelf behind him and nearly fell over. With a loud crash, books tumbled to the ground, ancient texts scattering everywhere.
Seeing this, I hurried forward to support him. "Li Bo, what exactly is going on? Can you tell me the details?"
Upon hearing my pressing questions, Li Yu did not hold back any longer. He steadied himself and said to me, "The mark on your chest is called the Nine Star Life Diagram. Its purpose is to grant immortality to its bearer. However, there is a side effect: when the Nine Stars completely disappear, another set of Nine Stars will emerge, known as the Nine Star Death Diagram..."
"And how does this relate to your Yin-Yang Families?" I asked in confusion.
"You wouldn't know, and it's not surprising. In fact, the two diagrams were originally one; it was the Yin-Yang Families that split it in two to suppress an uncontrollable force. However, once the Nine Star Diagram reappears on a living person, it signifies that this individual will bring a catastrophe to the world! The Yin-Yang Families will inevitably fight fiercely over the Nine Stars..."
Hearing Li Yu's words, I was left speechless, thinking to myself, "I am just an obscure merchant. What power do I have to bring catastrophe to this world? Could it be the Void Spirit within me?!"
With that thought in mind, I hurriedly asked, "Are you referring to the catastrophe as the Void Spirit within me?!"
Li Yu steadied himself and slowly pushed me away, saying, "If we are to discuss this matter, we must trace it back to ancient times. Currently, only scattered records remain. After all, these ancient texts were divided among the eight founding families of the Yin and Yang factions. The information I possess is quite limited; all I know is that this is something capable of bringing catastrophe to the world. Moreover, its power is managed by the Eight Families, who have sealed it in specific locations using particular methods."
He glanced at me and continued, "I heard from Li Zhi Sheng that you have already broken the Onizuka seal. In fact, the Onizuka is precisely where that terrifying power is sealed... I wonder whether what you have done is good or bad."
I felt confused upon hearing this. "Wait a minute. You mentioned that this power is managed by the eight families and that there are eight Onizuka seals. But according to what I know, there are nine Onizuka seals. Each time one of my marks is removed, it diminishes by one. Why is that?"
Li Yu furrowed his brows slightly and sighed. "As I just said, what I know is merely one-eighth of the whole picture; much of it is speculation on my part. But I think you have no choice now..."
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