Unfettered Chapter 10: Chapter 9: Past

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The shack dissolved around the two cultivators to reveal the true appearance of the wood node. A mature peach blossom tree sprouted into being behind the wood spirit. Green motes of light floated towards the wood spirit. Landing on his body, a green glow suffused the wood spirit's body and gave his pale face a rosy flush. A thin, nearly transparent barrier formed between Shi Qiongtian and the wood spirit. Feeling invigorated, the wood spirit regained his wooden expression, but his eyes still held a fearful gaze as he watched the vengeful demon in front of him. A bit hesitant at first, the wood spirit firmed his resolve. Cupping his hands, the wood spirit made his declaration to the furious Immortal. "I am merely a humble servant that follows his master's instructions. I am bound to this trap formation and the instructions my master left behind. The words that I have said before still stand true. The purpose of this formation is not to harm anyone… This formation is installed here to locate you." Squinting slightly, Shi Qiongtian withdrew his oppressive aura, regaining his Immortal-like, unfazed demeanor. Seeing this, the wood spirit heaved a sigh of relief inwardly. "I've lived for many years. Your master should know this. If I meet your master and I'm not satisfied, I will make sure that you can't enter the cycle of reincarnation. Don't think that you can fool me and get off easily." Smiling awkwardly, the wood spirit hastily replied to Shi Qiongtian's threat. "I- I can't guarantee that. But I'm sure my master will be prudent when she meets the Immortal master." Shi Qiongtian started sorting through his memories. Although he had made many enemies, most of them had already drunk Meng Po's soup and passed through the Yellow Springs. Of the remaining ones, the number of women could be counted on his hands. Thinking of this, Shi Qiongtian was intrigued and commanded the wood spirit. "Lead the way." "No- no need. My master will be here soon. She wouldn't be so audacious as to demand you meet her." The wood spirit nervously responded, carefully observing Shi Qiongtian's reaction. Hearing the wood spirit’s words, Shi Qiongtian reached out to his side with his right hand. The wood spirit flinched at Shi Qiongtian’s sudden movement and the green barrier between them solidified. Conjuring a wooden chair out of thin air, he placed it amidst the rubble and elegantly sat down. Seeing this, the wood spirit heaved a sigh of relief, and the green barrier became transparent once more. Calm was restored to the village temporarily as the two waited awkwardly in the rubble. With the power of the wood node being freed up, the shack's surroundings started to glow. All kinds of plants and grass flourished. The rubble was quickly buried in thick greenery. Peach blossoms, shrubbery, and grass filled the surroundings. A wooden table and chair grew in front of Shi Qiongtian. The surroundings were lush and presented a comfortable atmosphere. Seeing the chair facing Shi Qiongtian, the wood spirit reached out to grab the chair back and sit down. Just before he could grab the chair, a green barrier appeared and repelled his hand. A bit stunned, the wood spirit stared at the green barrier awkwardly. Amused, Shi Qiongtian commented. "If you take a seat, where would your master sit?" Quickly realizing the truth in those words, the wood spirit retreated a step back to stand slightly to the right of the chair. When he settled into his spot, ethereal laughter filled the lush landscape. Glass-like shards appeared on the chair and slowly pieced together to form a humanoid figure spilling out an extremely bright light. As the shards set and the bright light receded, the figure was revealed with the appearance of a woman in her early 20s. Her jet-black hair was tied back into a ponytail with a piece of blue silk. She wore modest blue and white silk robes with gold engravings, holding a white folding fan that covered her lower face. Painted on the fan were cranes fly