Chapter 417: Can Only Help Him
"If you want to remember your past, the only way now is to find Meng Po and ask her. I can take you there."
Ye Tian felt that this was the best solution at the moment. However, Houyi hesitated and asked, "Wouldn't that be inappropriate? I'm not dead, so why would I go see Meng Po?"
"The situation is different now. In the past, only the dead could meet Meng Po, but you're an exception. If you don't recover some memories, the Sun-Shooting Divine Bow will remain lost. You should understand the consequences of that, right?"
"This..."
Houyi was at a loss for words. After a moment, he asked, "Ye Tian, are you serious? Do I really have to do this?"
"Of course you do. So, are you willing?"
"Alright, if that's the case, I have no choice."
He could only accept it. Without recovering his memories, he wouldn't be able to recall the past. So, without further hesitation, they quickly entered the underworld.
Upon arriving, Ye Tian met the King of Hell.
The King of Hell (King Yama) greeted Ye Tian warmly, "So it's you, Ye Tian. What brings you here today? I know you wouldn't come unless something important happened."
"I do have something important. I'm here to see Meng Po. I brought someone with me—Houyi. He must recover his memories of the time when he shot down the suns. That's why we need to meet her."
"That must have been a long, long time ago."
"Yes. Because he was reborn, he forgot everything from his past life."
The King of Hell hesitated for a moment before saying, "Hmm... if that's the case, he should indeed remember some things. However, the underworld has its own rules. If we break them too easily, that would be a problem."
"What? Is it really impossible?"
"Of course, it's impossible. If we casually break the rules of the underworld, it would set a bad precedent."
Ye Tian thought to himself, What a load of nonsense. The King of Hell is just making excuses. He was determined to see Meng Po today, no matter what.
"What if I insist?"
"Then you would be violating our rules."
"Rules are dead, but people are alive."
Ye Tian took out a pearl and handed it to the King of Hell. "I trust that you recognize something valuable when you see it. If you take us to Meng Po, this is yours."
"This..."
The King of Hell hadn't expected him to produce such a treasure. Without hesitation, he quickly accepted it. "Well, since you're so sincere, I'll take you there."
With that, he led Houyi and Ye Tian to Meng Po's workplace—the Bridge of Helplessness.
Ye Tian looked around and remarked, "So this is where souls pass into reincarnation. It's quite an eye-opener."
The place was eerie, sending a chill down his spine. The King of Hell then pointed to a woman in red ahead and said, "That is Meng Po. If you have anything to ask, go to her now. I have other matters to attend to."
"Her?"
"Yes."
Ye Tian was surprised. This woman was far too beautiful. Could she really be Meng Po?
Legends described Meng Po as an old crone, but the woman before him was stunning.
"Are you sure that's Meng Po?"
"Of course I am. Now go quickly. Remember, there's a time limit. If you exceed it, you'll have to leave."
After the King of Hell left, Ye Tian walked up to Meng Po and asked, "Are you Meng Po?"
"Who are you?"
"Meng Po, I am Ye Tian. The King of Hell just sent us to find you."
"Hmm."
Meng Po furrowed her brows. "Did the King of Hell accept a bribe? He must have received something from you to let you see me. This is against the rules."
"I know, but rules are dead, and people are alive. We came to you because this is extremely important. Even if it means breaking the rules, we have to do it."
"Fine, tell me why you're here."
Meng Po studied Ye Tian. He seemed serious, and his eyes were sincere, not deceitful.
Ye Tian suddenly grinned and said, "I never expected the legendary Meng Po to be such a beautiful woman."
"Enough with the flattery. Just tell me what you need."
"This is Houyi. He wants to recall memories from his past life—specifically, the events before his reincarnation. Can you help him?"
"That's impossible. After drinking Meng Po's soup, all past memories are erased. Even if fragments remain, recalling an entire past life is not an option."
"Is it truly impossible, or do you just not want to help? If you're unwilling, I urge you to reconsider. Do you know what's happening outside? Another sun has appeared in the sky. If we don't find the Sun-Shooting Divine Bow, the world will suffer."
"What? Another sun appeared? Are you serious?"
"You work here, so you wouldn't know what's happening in the mortal world. We came here because we had no other choice. Meng Po, if there's any way to help Houyi recover his memories, you must assist us!"
Under normal circumstances, Meng Po wouldn't have helped. But this situation was different.
If Houyi couldn't regain his memories, he wouldn't be able to find the Sun-Shooting Divine Bow.
Seeing the urgency of the matter, Meng Po realized that she had no choice but to help.