Jin Hao had thought he had left his past behind him. He had settled down with his wife and children, living a peaceful life away from the chaos of his past. But fate had a way of catching up to him, and he found himself face to face with the old man once again.
Jin Hao was surprised to see the old man, who he thought had died many years ago. But as he looked into the old man's eyes, he saw a glimmer of recognition. The old man spoke first, his voice raspy and weak.
"Jin Hao, it is good to see you again," the old man said.
Jin Hao nodded, unsure of what to say. He remembered the old man's tragic story, of how he had been consumed by the dark influence of the blood lotus and had regretted his actions too late. But why had he come back now?
The old man seemed to sense Jin Hao's confusion. "I have come to ask for your forgiveness," he said, his voice barely above a whisper.
Jin Hao was taken aback. He had never expected the old man to ask for his forgiveness. But as he looked into the old man's eyes, he saw a deep sense of remorse and regret.
"I know I have done many terrible things in my life," the old man continued. "But I want you to know that I am truly sorry for my actions. The old man told Jin Hao about his own life and how he had used Blood Lotus to conquer the world 1000000 years ago. He had started out with good intentions, but had become addicted to the power and had lost control. Eventually, he had been defeated Blood Lotus, and he had been consumed by the dark energy. I hope that you can find it in your heart to forgive me."
Jin Hao was shocked to hear this, and he realized that he could have easily ended up like the old man. He had been lucky enough to have inherited the bloodline of the God of Light, which had protected him from the dark influence of Blood Lotus.
Jin Hao felt a pang of compassion for the old man. He knew what it was like to be consumed by darkness and regret one's actions too late. He looked into the old man's eyes and saw a glimmer of hope.
"I forgive you," Jin Hao said, surprising himself with the ease of his words. "But you must also forgive yourself. You cannot undo the past, but you can choose to make amends for it."
The old man's eyes lit up with gratitude. "Thank you, Jin Hao. You are truly wise beyond your years."
Jin Hao smiled, feeling a sense of peace wash over him. He had finally let go of his past, and in doing so, had helped the old man find redemption as well.
As the old man turned to leave, Jin Hao felt a sense of closure. He had faced his demons and come out victorious. He knew that he still had much to learn and much to atone for, but for now, he was content to live in the present and enjoy the simple pleasures of life with his family.
As he walked back to his home, he felt a sense of gratitude for the lessons he had learned. He knew that he would never forget his past, but he also knew that he would never let it control him again. And for that, he was truly grateful.
THE END.