Der Fall des Geisterboten – Die Geschichte einer Seele, die den Körper verlässt

Kapitel 29

The catfish looked at him and said, "Xianqing will not come out of the well... So what if you level this place?"

“I don’t believe it…” the black snake replied, “I don’t believe it can watch you die.”

"Why not?" the catfish retorted.

The black snake's tone turned gloomy, "She likes you..."

The catfish smiled wryly and shook its head. "You still don't understand..." A faint light enveloped its body, and its voice became ethereal and clear. "You hate this face, don't you... Destroy it and see if she appears..."

Black Snake frowned. "You should know that I follow the will of Heaven, not personal grudges."

"Whether it's fate or personal grudges, let's settle this thousand-year-old feud today..."

In an instant, thunder roared and ripped through the sky.

...

...

The carp was the first to rush into the pond, while the bamboo forest was already on fire, burning fiercely despite the wind and rain.

"Ah! Call 119 quickly!" Carp shouted urgently without checking his surroundings.

The fox punched it hard, yelling, "You're a carp spirit! Can't you use water magic?!"

The carp looked pained, "My skills are lacking..."

The fox froze for a moment, then turned to look at the blackfish. "What about you?"

Blackfish also looked pained, "My skills are lacking..."

The fox froze, "Crab...crab...you..."

The crab stepped onto the ground. "I can!" it shouted, its right thumb hooking its ring finger. "Water Summoning Spell!"

The water in the pond surged up instantly, pouring onto the bamboo forest.

The flames went out instantly, but the fish and shrimp in the pond, dehydrated, struggled desperately at the bottom.

"The bamboo forest is on fire..." the carp exclaimed.

"The innocent bystanders are also affected..." the blackfish sighed and continued.

"You two, be serious!!!" Crab, Fox, and Tingcong shouted at the same time.

At that moment, a bolt of lightning appeared and struck the group of demons/humans.

"Be careful." A clear voice rang out, and lightning passed over the demons and humans, shattering the rocks not far away.

When they saw the person clearly, all the demons and humans were shocked.

What a handsome and refined young man he was! His long, black hair was damp with rain, a few strands dripping water onto his smooth, jade-like forehead. Beneath his delicate brows and eyelashes, his eyes shone like emeralds, sparkling with life. Even with his brows slightly furrowed and his thin lips pressed together, there was not a trace of hostility in him; his eyes were as clear as still water.

"What's wrong?"

That was a voice befitting her ethereal beauty, clear and pure, like music from heaven.

"Who are you?" The crab looked around at the dumbfounded group of monsters/humans and had no choice but to ask.

The boy was startled, then sighed softly, "I am Old Catfish."

Even the crabs were dumbfounded when these words were spoken.

The catfish waved its hand, but the demons/humans didn't react.

"It's dangerous here. You guys go back to the frogs. Understand?" the catfish instructed, then turned and continued the battle.

A moment later, terrified screams echoed across the field.

"Old catfish?!?!?!" The blackfish and the carp grabbed each other's hands and exclaimed in disbelief.

The fox pinched its own face hard. "I'm dreaming, I'm dreaming..."

Tingcong grabbed his hair, "Impossible, impossible..."

The crab squatted down, pulling at the grass, wondering, "When will this crab be able to cultivate a human form like that...?"

...

"Everyone, calm down!" Carp shouted with leadership amidst the chaos.

All the demons and humans immediately fell silent.

"Our main purpose in coming here is not to shock!" the carp said earnestly.

"That's right! Carp!" the blackfish echoed.

“That’s right, we’re here to rescue Old Catfish!” The fox nodded vigorously.

“Yes, I forgot about the important matter,” Tingcong said.

"Um, there's something wrong with the crab..." The crab raised its hand, "How do we save it?"

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"It's heartbreaking to be asked such a frank question at a time like this..." The carp wanted to cry but had no tears.

The demons and humans watched helplessly as the sky before them was filled with wind, thunder, and lightning.

The crab realized it had asked the wrong question. It lowered its head, thought for a moment, and then shouted, "Don't be afraid, crab! Crab can cast water spells!"

All the demons and humans looked at it.

The crab pointed to the sky, "Look, there's only one heavenly soldier, isn't there? There are so many of us, we're sure we can find a way!"

“Crab…” The demons and humans were moved.

“Yes! We demons have plenty of power to bully the immortals, no problem at all!” the carp said. “Although my skills are not very good and I don’t know the Water Spell, I do know the Wind Spell!”

“Yes! I can too!” Blackfish replied.

"Hei Zi! You truly are my good brother!" Carp's expression was serious.

"Carp!"

"Heizi!"

...

They gazed at each other.

Once upon a time, there was a blackfish that didn't want to eat fish, and a carp that liked to walk on land.

Finally, the blackfish no longer needed to eat fish, but it didn't know what to eat next. Then, it met a carp who liked red bean buns.

Finally, the carp could walk with its tail, but it didn't know what else to do besides listen to gossip. Then, it met a blackfish that could listen to it talk.

Sometimes, you get these strange feelings. It's like you've met someone before, or like you wish you'd known them forever.

The blackfish ate red bean buns, while the carp strolled around gossiping.

And now, even without red bean buns and gossip, they'll still be together. No matter what they're doing...

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...

The catfish is fighting with the black snake in the air.

At that moment, several beams of light intervened, separating them.

"Gathering Wind Spell!"

A strong wind rose in the sky, dispersing the dark clouds.

The catfish recognized the people in front of it and said, "What are you doing! Get out of the way!"

The carp and the snakehead fish simultaneously objected with expressions of displeasure, "No!!!"

The black snake looked at them and spoke indifferently, "You audacious little demons, how dare you block my way!"

The crab, with a righteous expression, declared, "You bullied the old catfish first!"

The black snake frowned. The demons before him were pitifully weak in cultivation, yet their faces showed no fear.

"Carp~ Blackie~ So handsome..." Fox and Tingcong cheered from below.

"Thank you..." The blackfish and the carp were very proud.

The catfish grabbed them by the collar and yelled, "Get back to the well!"

The three little demons struggled.

"No! This is our pond, the crab won't leave!" The crab used its hands and feet, its chubby face turning red.

"I'll help Qiji escape too!" the carp shouted.

"If the carp has a share, so do I!" the blackfish shouted back just as loudly.

The catfish was stunned. "You..." it smiled helplessly, "you ignorant young people..."

Hehe~

The black snake watched silently, recalling a long, long time ago.

When all things are born, they are all alone. It thought it would always be alone. But then it met a shy catfish. Strangely enough, despite being an incompatible species and having vastly different personalities, they shared an incredible understanding.

We cultivate together, travel together, laugh together, and cry together. Every day becomes vibrant because of each other's presence.

Until that fairy appeared.

The frog, whose skills were superior to theirs, even took advantage of them. The three of them seemed to be happier together.

It liked frogs and catfish, different kinds of affection, but both carrying the same heavy weight. It knew that whichever frog ultimately decided to travel the world with, it would accept it with a smile. Just… don't leave it all alone…

Upon seeing the inner core crystal, the fear it felt rendered it unable to think.

Not wanting to be all alone, yet abandoned in this way... If this is their choice, they would rather leave on their own, so they don't have to accept it with a "smile"...

And now? Even as a celestial being, it is still all alone. But the catfish, a demon, is surrounded by such a lively crowd.

Their world no longer exists...

...

"Le Jun..." it began, calling that familiar name, "Knowing full well that Xian Qing wouldn't leave the well, you still sent away the little demons and went to fight alone. Where did you get such arrogant confidence?"

The catfish smiled quietly. "I was no match for you... never in the first place." It raised its eyes. "It's just nostalgia..."