MD Ch3 Part 4

Hearing my voice, Song Qiyuan turned to face me. I knew he was blind, but the way he looked directly at me was unnerving. He nodded slightly and offered a weak smile.

“Understood.”

But the moment he finished speaking, his eyebrows furrowed, and sweat beaded on his forehead. He pressed his lips together, as if enduring great pain. Unable to hold it in any longer, he suddenly vomited a mouthful of dark red blood.

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Only then did I realize the extent of his injuries. I quickly reached out and pressed on his pulse points. His meridians were severely damaged. Examining his internal condition, it seemed his organs had been twisted and mangled by the immense water pressure from the fall. A sharp pain stabbed at my chest, and my stomach churned.

I hurriedly retrieved a small golden cauldron from my spatial storage. Inside, I maintained a temperature identical to that of the Nine-Wheeled Blazing Sun Land. The Reincarnation Fruit had to be consumed within ten days of being plucked, and it required a specific environment to preserve its potency. Previously, I stored it within Ah Jiu’s internal space, protected by a gentle heat. However, after finding this special cauldron, I always carried it with me, as it not only preserved the fruit’s warmth but also its spiritual energy.

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Opening the lid, the spiritual energy emanating from the Reincarnation Fruit, its surface shimmering with fiery patterns, seemed slightly weaker than before. Ah Jiu, who was guarding the door, started banging furiously, yelling inside.

“As expected! I knew it! You’re too much, Lord! You’re actually feeding the fruit I worked so hard to get to that brat! Argh! This is infuriating!!”

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Guilt-stricken, I ignored Ah Jiu’s outburst. He complained a lot, but he wouldn’t do anything drastic.

Calming myself, I channeled sharp streams of profound energy from my index and middle fingers. Combining this with my honed fruit-cutting skills, I sliced the Reincarnation Fruit into countless fine threads. I spread them out inside the cauldron; it was fascinating how they didn’t evaporate even under the high temperature.

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“Listen carefully, Song Qiyuan. I will save you with this method. The effects of the Reincarnation Fruit are extremely potent, and it will be very painful. I will stay here and watch over you. You must endure it.”

The boy barely managed to open his mouth, his eyebrows twitching slightly. With blood trickling down his chin, he looked at me and smiled.

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“Don’t worry, Master. I can do it.”

Why did this child suddenly seem so mature? He was incredibly endearing. The gruesome sight of blood on his lips felt strangely familiar.

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Suppressing the random thoughts flooding my mind, I gently stroked Song Qiyuan’s back. I instructed him to sit cross-legged on the bed, hands resting lightly on his knees.

“Open your mouth.”

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Seeing him obey so readily made my heart flutter. When writing this scene, I had used a typical fantasy trope: the protagonist experiencing excruciating pain after consuming the Reincarnation Fruit – The dense spiritual energy clashed violently within his body, threatening to tear his frail form apart. Something like that…

Swallowing nervously, I carefully picked up the thread-like pieces of the Reincarnation Fruit and slowly fed them into his mouth. After about ten strands, I stopped and cautiously observed his reaction.

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The moment the fruit entered his mouth, he closed it tightly. His face flushed crimson, indicating the turmoil within his body. As I leaned closer to support him, I met his eyes, bloodshot and filled with pain. He managed to utter a few words through gritted teeth.

“Don’t worry. I won’t die.”

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Bewildered, as if possessed, I stroked his head and said,

“How could I let you die?”

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The boy nodded, focusing his mind, closing his eyes, and straightening his back. His small body seemed to possess boundless strength.

Yes, this was the protagonist I had created. Strong, resilient, unyielding, overcoming all hardships. A child who would forever stand tall and become a pillar of support for others.

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Adversity forged strength, and Song Qiyuan would undoubtedly become strong. After the age of ten, he would have no family, no love, only his Master, his friends, and the woman he loved. Later, he would be devastated when Yu Ke stole the woman he cherished.

But in the end, this person would rise to the pinnacle of this world. He would possess the strength to match his pride and inviolable dignity. No one would know the pain he endured to achieve such power, except for me, his creator.

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This child felt different from the Song Qiyuan I had seen in the cage. He still possessed a youthful charm, but he had matured within half a day. I didn’t like this rapid growth. It suited him better to act spoiled and childish.

The caged Song Qiyuan occasionally showed weakness, but the current Song Qiyuan was devoid of such vulnerability; he was much more composed.

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Why was I observing him so closely? Well, I had nothing else to do while waiting.

The boy was experiencing his first true hardship. I watched intently as sweat beaded on his flushed face, my heart aching for him, yet marveling at his endurance. From the beginning until now, he hadn’t uttered a single cry. The only sounds in the quiet room were his ragged breathing and the frantic beating of my own heart.

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After a while, Song Qiyuan’s complexion gradually returned to normal. I approached him and checked his pulse; his internal injuries were healing well. He was no longer in the same dire state as before.

“Qiyuan, are you conscious?”

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At my call, he opened his eyes. They were still unfocused, but clearer than before. He smiled and said,

“Master, don’t worry. I’m awake.”

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Judging by his physical and mental state, he seemed capable of absorbing more of the Reincarnation Fruit’s potency. And so, I uttered the words that would later fill me with regret.

“Then let’s continue. The absorption rate is highest when the Reincarnation Fruit’s potency is at its peak. You should be able to recover most of the damage Yu Ke inflicted on your limbs.”

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Saying my own name aloud felt incredibly awkward. The boy stiffened when he heard the words “Yu Ke,” then nodded silently in agreement.

As he opened his mouth again, I boldly fed him twenty-five strands this time. Then I stopped. The moment the twenty-five strands entered his mouth, his body began to tremble violently. Before I could react, he collapsed onto the bed.

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No!

I hadn’t anticipated this. I had been too hasty. I had underestimated his injuries and overestimated his body’s capacity.

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Rushing to his side, I grasped his wrist. His body was burning hot, but fortunately, his breathing was steady, and his bodily functions seemed normal. It wasn’t an irreversible disaster. The sight that had terrified me was simply him falling asleep. Yes, that was it. His breathing confirmed that he was asleep. He was so deeply asleep that his body had gone completely limp. It wouldn’t be good for him to be forcefully awakened.

Sleep would allow his body to relax and absorb the medicine more effectively. This slumber was a fortuitous opportunity for him. He wouldn’t feel the pain or the itching in his bones and marrow while asleep; he would be much more comfortable.

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My only concern was that I had no idea when he would wake up. The next part of the story involved taking him to the Extreme Cold Realm to find the Coexistent Ice Lotus that could heal his eyes, and encountering his first concubine, a snow demon named Ruo Ruo.

Ruo Ruo was a lively, kind, and innocent young lady with a pure and untainted heart. She was the little princess of the Snow Demon Clan.

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The Snow Demon Clan lived in seclusion in the Extreme Cold Realm in the northernmost region, where the glaciers were 100 zhang thick. They were similar to the elves in Western fantasy novels, a race that thrived independently, detached from worldly conflicts. They belonged to neither the demonic nor the human realm; they were a different race altogether, separate from the demonic beasts.

Every member of the Snow Demon Clan was born with a Coexistent Ice Lotus. More accurately, they were conceived within the lotus, and their birthdate was the day the lotus bloomed. The remaining lotus after their birth possessed incredible healing properties for the eyes.

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Yes, that was the setting. While it appeared that Ye Wangzhi was giving Song Qiyuan a miraculous medicine to cure his blindness, it was actually an opportunity for the protagonist to develop feelings for the young princess, Ruo Ruo.

“Come in, Ah Jiu.”

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After laying Song Qiyuan down properly and covering him with the quilt, I suddenly remembered Ah Jiu guarding the door and called him in. As expected, he entered with a sullen expression, glaring at me and snorting. He clearly begrudged Song Qiyuan consuming the Reincarnation Fruit.

“That brat ate the entire precious fruit by himself. I don’t want to ask anymore, but I really don’t understand. After tormenting him to that extent, why are you trying so hard to save him?”

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Seeing my speechless expression, Ah Jiu blinked and continued, “Forget it. I won’t ask. How would I know what unspeakable ailment overcame you while I was fetching the fruit?”

“…..”

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That damn bird. He was full of venom. What was he even thinking?

“Ah Jiu, you know there’s a secret chamber here, right?”

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It wasn’t safe for Song Qiyuan to remain here. I still had unfinished business at the Demon Palace, and Gu Jincheng could appear at any moment. I needed to hide the boy in a secure location and reinforce the protective barriers for peace of mind.

Ah Jiu, perched on my shoulder, pondered for a moment, then said with a troubled expression,

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“Ah, Lord, have you forgotten about that…coughing place?”

He looked at me strangely. This world was vast, and I couldn’t possibly remember every detail of Yu Ke’s life.

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“Yes, I have too much on my mind. I can’t recall.”

Ah Jiu seemed to believe my feigned forgetfulness. He flapped his wings, hovering in the air, and said as he flew towards the exit, his back to me, “Lord, bring the child. I’ll lead the way.”

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I didn’t understand why Ah Jiu suddenly sounded so embarrassed. But I quickly wrapped Song Qiyuan’s small body in the warm quilt and followed Ah Jiu towards the secret chamber.