MD Ch3 Part 3
by Aoi“Cough!”
A weak cough broke through my thoughts. Turning my head, I saw the boy’s face flushed crimson, his brows tightly knitted in pain, his eyes squeezed shut. I touched his forehead; his body was burning with fever, too hot to touch.
“Child? Hey, child?”
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I gently shook him and called out several times, but he didn’t open his eyes. Only hot air escaped his slightly parted lips. He occasionally coughed, repeating the name “Ye Wangzhi,” but nothing else.
“Lord, aren’t you going to save him?”
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Knowing that his voice wouldn’t be heard by the unconscious boy, Ah Jiu hopped off my shoulder and landed beside Song Qiyuan. He checked the boy’s temperature with his wing and looked at me with a puzzled expression.
I knew what he was wondering about. I had frantically searched for Song Qiyuan, and now that I had found him, I was just sitting here doing nothing. It must seem strange. But Ye Wangzhi hadn’t arrived yet. What if I interfered and messed up the storyline?
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“This brat’s life force is tenacious. To still be alive after falling into the Heavenly River…”
Ah Jiu circled Song Qiyuan twice before asking,
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“But Lord, if we don’t save him now, he won’t last the night. With this fever, he’s practically cooking himself. If he gets any hotter, even if we save him, he’ll be brain-damaged.”
Ah Jiu’s words pierced my heart. Time was of the essence for Song Qiyuan. No one could predict what might happen if we delayed.
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There were too many people and prying eyes at the Heavenly River boundary; I couldn’t openly treat him here. I had to take him somewhere else to heal him in secret. This was Ye Wangzhi’s responsibility, not mine. I had intended to hide and watch with Ah Jiu, enjoying the show. But now, the boy lay at my feet, his life hanging by a thread. Despite my soft heart, I couldn’t bear to witness another death and do nothing.
“Let’s wait for half an hour more, then we’ll take him.”
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Gritting my teeth, I decided to wait a little longer. In Song Qiyuan’s current condition, if no one came to his rescue within half an hour, things would take a turn for the worse.
With a bewildered expression, Ah Jiu followed me into hiding, holding his breath and waiting silently.
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Gazing at Song Qiyuan in the distance, I prayed incessantly for Ye Wangzhi to arrive quickly and take the boy away.
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Half an hour was one hour. I leaned against a thick tree trunk, legs stretched out flat on a branch, my body concealed amidst the dense foliage. I periodically glanced down to check on Song Qiyuan. My eyesight was excellent; even from this distance, I could clearly see his furrowed brows and flushed cheeks.
Ah Jiu, perched on a branch beside me, looked back and forth between me and the boy below, then sighed.
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“Lord, what are you doing? Weren’t you going to take him? What’s so important that you’ve been waiting here with such a gloomy expression for so long? It’s been a while since I’ve seen you like this; it’s unsettling.”
Ah Jiu’s words prompted me to touch my face, but I couldn’t see my own expression. The realization of this suddenly irritated me.
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Perhaps it was my imagination, but Song Qiyuan’s face seemed even redder, the heat radiating from him as if carried by the air. My sensitive heart instinctively began to race.
I was always rather sensitive and fragile inside. Before college, I considered myself sociable, but afterwards, I became a recluse, spending my days immersed in games and writing, lost in my own fictional worlds. Due to my heart condition, I couldn’t participate in most physical activities. My only social interaction was visiting the hospital for checkups.
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Spending so much time alone, I often lost myself in contemplation. Besides games and writing, I pondered my bleak future and what might happen in my remaining short life. Even walking down the street, observing people and events, I was always sentimental.
My mother, a strong woman who rarely showed weakness, had sobbed uncontrollably when the doctor told her about my heart condition. She had never been religious, but after my diagnosis, she became devout, praying to Buddha every day.
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She would often nag me, telling me to do good deeds and not to stay cooped up at home. For a long time, I lived by her teachings, helping anyone I could and reporting back to her at scheduled times. I wanted to make her smile.
Lost in thought, my nose started to tingle, and my eyes grew teary. I didn’t know what was happening to me in that world, but I desperately wanted to return. I didn’t want my fragile mother to experience the grief of losing a child.
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This world had shattered my family, and with the pen in my hand, I had shattered Song Qiyuan’s. Neither of us could be considered truly good people.
My agitated heart refused to calm down. The forest was silent; no one resembling Ye Wangzhi appeared. There wasn’t even a flicker of movement within a 30 zhang radius.
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“Cough, cough…!”
The boy’s coughing fit returned. I couldn’t bear it any longer.
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Gritting my teeth, I jumped down from the branch and went to Song Qiyuan. I carefully but firmly gathered him into my arms and addressed Ah Jiu, who was perched on my shoulder, watching me with amusement.
“The time has come. I will take responsibility for this life.”
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I couldn’t articulate my feelings at that moment. Perhaps it was a mixture of guilt and compassion that drove me to take the boy. But I was certain of one thing: even if I took him, I could provide him with everything Ye Wangzhi would have offered. Even if this child grew to hate and want to kill Yu Ke, I was resolved to protect my identity forever.
Killing Yu Ke was this child’s sole purpose in life. It would be unnatural for him not to go mad if he discovered that his sworn enemy had been his benefactor.
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Yu Ke didn’t have just one residence. As a wealthy, second-generation demon with an innate demonic physique, he owned countless properties. After all, how else could he have secretly kept so many beautiful men and women?
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Ah Jiu took me to a secret garden near the Demon Palace. It was once the place where Yu Ke kept his most cherished male companion. I later heard that Gu Jincheng had dealt with him after Yu Ke grew tired of him.
Sitting on Ah Jiu’s back, listening to his incessant chatter, I laid Song Qiyuan across my lap. I pulled out a simple, long robe from the jade ring on my finger and covered Song Qiyuan with it. Exhaling slowly, I once again carefully channeled my potent profound energy, gently and slowly, into the boy’s small body. I was terrified of accidentally damaging his fragile meridians.
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Fortunately, we arrived at the residence in less than a quarter of an hour. The residence was surprisingly elegant, secluded within a bamboo forest. Late autumn winds scattered bamboo leaves across the ground, forming a small path leading to the entrance.
This place is even better than the Demon Palace. What should I do?
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As Ah Jiu landed softly, I carried Song Qiyuan inside, opening the door myself. There was no need for a key. Would Yu Ke’s residence require a key? Who would dare to intrude upon his home?
Despite my words, I noticed something the moment I opened the door. It was marked with a ward. I quickly dispelled it, but Gu Jincheng might still sense that someone had been here.
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Gu Jincheng knew everything about Yu Ke, and my movements were likely within his grasp. He was truly a troublesome fellow. An hour ago, without any regard for my thoughts or questions, he had heartlessly thrown Song Qiyuan into the river. That bothered me.
Forget it, I’ll stop thinking about it. It was necessary for the plot. Let’s address it later.
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The garden was decorated in elegant colors, with a reception hall in the front yard and living quarters in the back. Despite just opening the door, the interior was spotless and tidy. A table was neatly placed, and a matching quilt lay on the bed.
After laying Song Qiyuan on the bed and sending Ah Jiu to guard the door, I pulled a wooden chair closer and sat beside him. I retrieved the Reincarnation Fruit from my ring and placed it on my palm. A serious problem suddenly dawned on me.
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How do I feed it to him? In Song Qiyuan’s current condition, could his meridians withstand the potent energy of such a large fruit?
“Yu Ke…”
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A voice calling my name startled me. I looked down and met a pair of unfocused eyes. Their emptiness sent a shiver down my spine, making my heart pound. He couldn’t even see, so why was I scared?
Despite my flustered state, the boy seemed to have regained consciousness, staring at me with a dazed expression.
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Since arriving in this world, I had never seen him smile. He always wore an expression of deep resentment or appeared pitiful and fragile. But now, a faint smile graced his lips. The corners of his mouth curled up slightly as he asked in a hopeful voice,
“Who are you?”
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Recalling Ye Wangzhi’s words from the novel, I replied,
“I saved you at your father’s request. From now on, call me Master.”
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“…Master.”
Hearing him say it made my heart tremble unexpectedly. Even though I had told him to call me that, it felt strange. For some reason, his voice calling me Master felt familiar. It was as if someone had called me that before, but I couldn’t recall who.
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“Master, may I ask for your name?”
Song Qiyuan’s unexpected question interrupted my chaotic thoughts.
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Wasn’t he supposed to ask for my name at the end? Why was this brat asking now? Couldn’t he just follow the script? Did he have to be so clever!
Nevertheless, I had to adapt to the situation and continue the act. Song Qiyuan was undoubtedly in a vulnerable state. Having just been rescued, he must be filled with suspicion and confusion. If the first person he encountered treated him kindly, it might offer him temporary respite from his resentment.
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“…You don’t have to answer. I just… I just wanted to ask.”
Song Qiyuan’s dejected voice reached my ears. Seeing him turn his head away, biting his lip, I felt a pang of sympathy.
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Adopting the demeanor of a benevolent mentor, I sighed and replied in a gentle voice, “Ye Wangzhi. Just an insignificant wanderer with no name. You may forget it.”