"Lieutenant... Da Qiang -- hey!"
"Hey... there!"
As Yi jogged and called out, he gradually felt a blockage in his heart -- Look, the deputy general was waiting at the gate of the city, listening to his headphones.
"Y-oh, I said you... quick! Pick some of the best men and come out with me to help your captain!"
" yes!"
This is the solution that Yi Gang thought of -- that is, sharing the good times and sharing the bad times. It is time to show the real technology.
Soon, the deputy general had assembled a team of elite members, who looked righteous, but their hands and feet were shaking...
"What the hell!"
At this time, Yi looked back at the angry instruction and said: "-- Be brave, you are the best! Im afraid of nothing..."
"Yes, and me!" The adjutant stood up and said in agreement.
"Ouch? Your brother-in-law, you are not here yourself..." However, the team members looked at each other, and with the deputy generals eyes, they all looked at Yi.
"Im a little cold during the warm-up, okay? Im not afraid..."
"Wait -- you dont have to leave town!"
Just as a group of people were discussing heatedly why to shake their legs, the voice of a staff officer suddenly rang out on the city tower, immediately easing the tension, and everyone listened with bated breath...
"Come up to the tower -- and watch the show..."
The shaking of their legs stopped in an instant. The two men, full of grievances, rushed to the top of the city tower and asked the staff officer, "What? Whats so urgent at this critical moment? We were just about to go out and fight!"
"No more!"
The staff officer just smiled relaxedly and calmly pointed to the distance with his hand. "Look at..."
So, obediently, they followed the direction of the elder brothers finger -- At that moment, they saw an electric current speeding toward the giant monster. The silver light was as bright as the moon, and the speed was no less than the lightning that had fallen from the thundercloud before!
"-- Is that light?"
"Um, yes!"
They all looked around in unison, feeling a little pleased but not quite sure. However, the staff officer calmly stroked his beard and affirmed confidently: "That is our White Tiger Countys sacred beast."
But now, Qings eyes blazed with uncontrollable ferocity. She parried the giants assault with one hand while instinctively reaching for the sword at her waist. The blade glinted defiantly, its edge trembling as she moved to withdraw it. Had it not been for her concern for the elders safety, she would have struck down that brute long ago-her focus so intense that shed completely missed the approaching reinforcements.
"Here comes..."
Just as the general was about to decide to take the risk and take the next step, the elder suddenly stood up on one hand, put his hand on her shoulder, and said weakly but surely...
"-- Its okay!"
Following the elders gaze, a bolt of lightning streaked past Qings eyes... In an instant, the ball-shaped lightning sphere enveloped by electric currents came to rest before them, blocking the giant monsters path. The creature stood stunned, staring blankly as it staggered back several steps.
As the light began to fade, the form of the tiger gradually emerged. It was a white tiger, much larger than the average tiger. The snow-white fur was inlaid with silver streaks of tiger spots, and there were electric currents flowing through the body from time to time, looking very powerful.
"You are here!" said the elder, bowing his head.
"-- Lord White Tiger!"
"Ah!" The white tiger raised its head and let out a long howl to the enemy.
As worthy as he was of being called the king of beasts, the roar of the sacred white tiger frightened the enemy troops who had just risen, were not fully awake and were ready to attack... They scrambled away in a panic, retreated several miles, then stared at each other and stood still, afraid to make a move.
Of course, the giant had to be excluded. He did not flinch. He pounded his chest with all his strength and shouted a warning. His eyes continued to flash and his silver back shone, looking super cool... but perhaps because he hit it too hard, the giant almost choked.
Then it quickly steadied itself, its mouth open as if to launch a new attack, and in the next second, a deep red energy ball began to coalesce...
However, the Lord of the Sacred Beast seemed to be too lazy to pay attention to the man, and calmly gave him a backward glance -- those deep blue eyes were bright, sharp and majestic.
Qing now appeared somewhat flustered, and followed suit with a bow... When she finally looked up again, another flash of lightning flashed, followed by a thunderous roar. The giant --, as expected, could no longer stand firm. His eyes glazed over like one drunk, and he collapsed heavily. His mouth seemed to have been blown open-those thick, scorched lips were emitting black smoke... resembling two charred sausages.
Qing stared wide-eyed in surprise, afraid that she had read wrong. Such a fierce attack made her feel inferior and admire her.
At this moment, the distant city tower also sounded thunderous applause, led by the three, everyone cheered loudly!
The holy beast turned around, looked at the elder, looked at Qing, bowed his head in return, and slowly came to the bundle.
At this moment, the elder finally opened the treasure which had been tightly guarded on his chest all the time. But Qing frowned and looked at it with her eyes wide open unnaturally...
There was a baby in his arms, apparently a boy... The child was ordinary, or rather, not very good, and looked sickly.
But strangely enough, the childs forehead also glowed, but like a broken light bulb, it flickered and flickered in a disordered way...
" atishoo!"
Suddenly, the green was getting closer and closer. One couldnt help but sneeze softly -- for some reason, she felt itchy in her nose and sneezed, so she hid to one side.
"Are you sure?"
Then the elder approached in a questioning tone to confirm, and the White Tiger looked at the child without saying anything.
"-- I get it!"
After sneezing several times in a row, Qings symptoms finally subsided. She turned around and looked up to see -- a mysterious silver energy sphere forming on the chest of the White Tiger, glowing with a dazzling light.
After a while, the little energy ball slowly moved from the chest of the sacred beast to the navel of the baby, and sank into the little body that Qing felt a little disgusted and sympathetic about.
Then, at the childs abdominal dantian, a mysterious seal suddenly appeared, which was somewhat like a tiger--. The light began to flicker in an orderly way and became more transparent in color, like the purity of silver, and then slowly disappeared. The babys face gradually became normal.
"Quick -- open the gate! Everyone stay on alert!"
At the same time, Yi saw that the battle was over and the situation was stable. He could not wait to command: "-- Brother, this is up to you... Deputy General -- lead your troops out of the city with me!"
" yes!"
Soon after, the two men smiled and drove out of town in a vintage carriage with a group of bodyguards.
At first glance, the car appears unremarkable, but upon closer inspection, its body bears the brands manufacturing mark: Nangong --. This vehicle not only delivers exceptional speed and stability, but also features cutting-edge technologies including autonomous driving, voice control, and advanced aerodynamics. The most impressive aspect is its bronze-cast rotating shaft, whose intricate craftsmanship surpasses even the latest human technological achievements in replication.
So the deputy general drove the car, Yi hummed a little song beside him, and the bodyguards marched in groups to welcome the victory.
"Youre okay, right?..."
On the battlefield, at this time, the elder has withdrawn his arm and put the baby back in his arms, then looked at Bai Hu worriedly and asked: "-- Lord Bai Hu?"
However, the sacred beast White Tiger still did not answer. He slowly turned his massive body to check the surroundings. Then, he transformed into a flash of lightning again and flew toward the distant woods. -- He grew smaller and smaller, and soon disappeared from everyones sight.
"Thank you! Take care!" The old man looked in the direction from which the white tiger had gone and sighed with concern.
" master worker!"
"-- Slow down, Master!"
As the carriage drew nearer, Yis voice kept echoing through the air. There he stood at the front, waving his hands and shouting. Qingzheng, meanwhile, was carefully supporting the elder while eagerly inquiring about the situation. Upon hearing the commotion, she shot him a disapproving glance, though her heart warmed with unexpected warmth...
"Are you ok? -- Well, how did so many strange beasts attack you? Where did they come from? So many. I remember the barrier class only checked them two days ago." Qing continued to ask.
"No harm -- maybe... cough!"
The old man answered slowly, but his tone was a little shaky. He looked at the package with a little fatigue and sighed. "-- came for this child!"
When Qing heard this, she was puzzled. She looked at the child with a puzzled and unhappy look. She tried to control her emotions and carefully helped the elder into the carriage. Then she suddenly stuck her head out of the carriage and shouted at the two drivers in front of her.
"Tell the people at the Monster Authority right now to collect all these remnants -- and that giant monster, and tell them to study whats going on!"
" yes ..."
The deputy smiled and readily agreed, then turned around to look, and suddenly began to act stupidly: "Um... what about the giant?"
"Have you been watching too many TV shows lately... your eyes are not good, let me have a look?"
Then, as he muttered along with the deputy generals question, he looked... Walter, how did the giant who had been lying there just a moment ago suddenly disappear?
"--"
"Ouch! What are you doing -- Maybe, maybe... you woke up, escaped, hurry up and get on the bus back to town! Ah..."
"No! This must be investigated!!"
"Hey... Let the administration investigate this! You see, Master looks very unwell and needs to go back to recuperate immediately -- Oh, and those strange beasts might come back. Its not safe for us to stay here any longer!"
" groan --"
Then, Yi Qiang looked at Qing with a serious face and spoke in an eloquent manner. This time Qing could not refute him, because the safety of her master was the most important thing. She pouted and felt very unhappy, and finally had to compromise: "Then... lets go!"
"Ha? Where... to?"
So, in a moment, Yi felt good about himself and even felt a little happy. It was rare for Qing to be persuaded by him, but he was not quite sure, so he asked shamelessly.
" go home!"
At this moment, Aoi had forgotten his own emotions, gave a helpless glance at Yi, shouted and answered, then turned angrily back to the car.
"Got it... Da Qiang -- go!"
" have!"
In this way, Qing and the elder rested in the carriage. The two men drove the carriage leisurely to return to the voyage, and the bodyguards accompanying them were guarding on both sides, never leaving -- More people really means more power, at least it felt safe.
In the carriage, after Qing gave the medicine to the elder, he was busy cleaning up the blood. He kept his head down and thought about something. His face looked a little depressed and his eyes were wandering...
"Ask, no harm!"
From time to time, she would look at the elder, and she wanted to say something but stopped, and swallowed the words that were on the tip of her tongue -- But the elder interrupted her hesitation, and said while sitting in meditation with his eyes closed.
"Then... was the battle going well? Shouldn t that guy have been defeated by now -- But why are there still enemies around? And... how did this kid end up with you, and why are you protecting him so much? Even causing you this injury -- Wait, whats wrong with your hair..."?"
Now, as soon as Qing was authorized, he immediately asked a series of questions with the curiosity of a child, pouring out all the words he had been rummaging in his mind for a long time.
"You, so anxious!"
The old mans disciples question elicited a forced smile. After glancing at him, he closed his eyes again and continued resting. "-- Dont worry, hes been secured in the safest place. Theres no immediate danger. While I sustained some injuries during the battle, its nothing serious. You neednt be overly concerned. -- As for this child..."..."
"Is that all? You dont look very well."
However, due to anxiety in his heart, Qing unconsciously interrupted his master and continued to ask softly: "-- Besides, even if you were seriously injured, your hair would not be like this -- No, is it that magic?"
Qing was very clever from an early age and could not hide anything from her -- this was well known to the elders, who knew their disciple too well.
Then, the master breathed a sigh of relief, and looked at his disciple and said: "You guessed right. It is the magic recorded in the Forbidden Book. It is the immortal magic of our Zhuge clan, the Praying Star."
The guardians of the Sulu continent generally have three types of abilities -- Among them, immortal magic is more profound and difficult to master than secret techniques and special skills, but it is also more powerful. The previous array of Qing is also one of them.
"Is it because of the child?"
At this moment, Qing had guessed something. She stared at the child with a look of surprise and whispered in a trembling voice to confirm.
"Right... Only by using this method can we activate our secret technique, the Eight Gates of Golden Locks, to suppress the..." in this child
"-- Why! Master..."
Hearing this, Qings emotions were almost out of control. She lowered her voice as much as she could and asked tremblingly: "-- Are you even willing to give up your own life? Who... who is this child anyway? You protect him so much, even... risking your own life? Thats a life-for-life deal..."
"Ah... this child is the hope of our Guardian Alliance and even the future of the Sero continent!"
The elders resolute answer made the dutiful disciple suddenly feel a little confused. She felt that she had become as dull as Yi and could not determine the meaning of the sentence.
At this time, there was a voice in Qings mind telling her that she must have misheard -- but reason told her that her master was now sober and calm, and that she would never say anything she was not sure of, let alone lie.
Qings eyes gradually froze. She looked at the baby -- so ordinary and weak, it seemed impossible to give hope to anyone. Moreover, this little rabbit... was actually trying to use her masters vitality to save him.
"Master! I dont understand... why?"
After a moment, Qing sorted out the complicated threads again and tried to calm himself down as much as possible, then continued to ask with a choking voice. -- The elder seemed to have foreseen Qings thoughts, and slowly revealed the truth to Qing word by word with his eyes closed.
Now, the baby in front of them was the child-- the only son of destiny who could save the continent of Sauron and the whole world, as mentioned in the legend of the Guardian.
However, qing did not believe the legend -- she looked at the child helplessly, but there was nothing special about him, even more strange than other children......
His thin face was yellow, with eyes, a nose, a mouth, and sparse hair. Nothing special about it. Everyone looks the same, doesnt they? Oh -- He also had a pair of small ears, very thin and long, with a sharp top, like...
"--You have no idea what hes enduring now and what hell face in the future. --You must understand that within this child lies a force gnawing at his very being. The situation has already surpassed what I encountered when I first met him... Ah, its getting worse than expected... --Cough... This external influence comes from the Reformer - the same individual you mentioned. --After his defeat, he refused to abandon his obsession. In the final moments before being sealed, he activated a supreme restriction-level spell from that forbidden book: Donghuang·Faxiang Tiandi (Eastern Emperor · Dharma Minister · Heaven and Earth). --This is a sorcery capable of capturing others consciousness, yet it also belongs to the Ten Great Divine Numbers of antiquity...."
"-- what!"
At this moment, Qing clearly appeared unable to maintain her composure. Overwhelmed by overwhelming emotions, she suddenly burst out, interrupting her masters words in a fit of impulse-- The elder merely smiled faintly and nodded affirmatively. Gazing at his disciple, he continued after she calmed down: "Yes! Only through this method could he possibly unlock his seal early and make a comeback-- But theres one prerequisite-rebellion. Thats why this child has become his thorn in the flesh..."."
"-- But... why make it so difficult for that guy? Youre asking for trouble
-- Hmm, good! In the eyes of ordinary people, there are many choices for the target of this spell. It is more appropriate to find a weak one.
Qing pondered the mystery, and soon realized --this was a two birds with one stone strategy. In this way, the reformer could not only help him return to the battlefield, but also weaken or even destroy his future enemy, the legendary child in front of him...
-- How could such a cruel man kill a baby?... Ah! So the child seems to be quite pitiable!
Well... At least this child can live a carefree life with his parents, although he will still face many challenges in the future, but at least he can have a normal childhood! Cough..."
At this point, the elder looked at Qing again, and began to regulate his breath while speaking. But it seemed that he had said too much in one go, and he looked a little tired, coughing several times.
However, at this moment, Qing did not say a word. Her eyes still had a sense of shock. It seemed that she understood something, and her expression gradually became gentle -- So, she could not help but look at the child again, and her expression was much softer than before.
"-- Then we can take the child to the Holy Clan, where he can receive more comprehensive help... Why do you want to use such a harmful ritual to prolong his life?" She thought quietly, then looked up and asked another question.
The Holy Medical Clan mentioned by Qing is one of the most ancient families in the continent, along with the Zhuge clan. They have lived for generations in the Qinglong Commandery, one of the five commanderies. They have superb medical skills and theoretically have no physical problems, so it is rare for them to be defeated.
"Thats true, but you dont know that when I use this method, the head of the Sacred Medical Clan is standing by."
The elder had anticipated her disciples question, so her next words struck at the heart of the matter. After adjusting her breath again, she shook her head helplessly and said, "--Even this method can only temporarily suppress the childs internal energy... As you saw earlier, without Lord White Tigers assistance, the child wouldnt be in such a stable state..."."
"-- Is there no other way?"
Qing knew her master well. She would never take such a risk unless it was absolutely necessary, and even then she would not risk her life, unless...
"-- Hmm... Yes, this is the only way that your great master could think of."
"You mean... that... that old man!"
Hearing this, Qingxins anger boiled again. The originally soft tone suddenly rose again: "-- Hmph, I knew it, it was his bad idea again..."
"-- No rudeness!"
But the elders expression suddenly turned grave. She opened her eyes and whispered a stern rebuke, then paused for a moment before speaking earnestly: "-- Master has been strategizing for years to protect this world, never failing... If there were even the slightest possibility, he would never have allowed his disciple to use this spell..."
"-- I... But that old man... no, your master, may not know everything, maybe there is something he doesnt know!"
Seeing this, Qing had to bow his head and say nothing. But she could not help showing her grievance -- because she did not dare to anger the elders any more, so she mumbled softly.
"You should know that my master is a once-in-a-century genius in the Suo Luo continent, and his contribution to the alliance is no less than that of the three ancient sects!"
Fortunately, the elder did not seem to blame the boy, but spoke gently.
"--Moreover, your great-grandmaster himself was a witness to that legend... He understands the childs significance better than any of us, including all the measures we can take to protect him. --As the youngest Grandmaster of Suoluo Continent, current Nine-Star Moon Pavilion Master, and Divine Guardian of White Tiger County, he would never, nor permit himself, to err in such a crucial matter...."
"-- Well... what if it wasnt the child? What if I made a mistake?"
"Ah! All the signs are that this child is the only candidate, and he can only be it!"
" but ..."
Gradually, Qing Yue grew increasingly uneasy. Her voice grew softer as the master had answered all her doubts-- Now she stood speechless. Yet her rational side insisted this was all true... Still, even when facts speak louder than words, a stubborn streak in Qing Yues heart still refused to let go of her skepticism.
After all, she was also raised by an elder-- Her teacher, who was like a father and mother, was the one who helped her grow up. So Qing didnt believe anyone but the elder.
Of course, the elders also respected and trusted her own master -- What happened? Could this kind of thing be inherited?
Whats truly bizarre is Qings intense aversion toward her great-grandmaster, who was also her masters master. Whether it stemmed from generational differences or teenage rebellion remains unclear--She would always call him "Old Man" behind his back. Qing found this man utterly annoying-his mouth spouting lofty theories about trains and chivalry, yet always acting superior with an air of omniscience and control over everything... Whats most infuriating is that this old man actually never made a single mistake!
----------But even if you are good, what does it matter to you to be a hero and save the world? What does it matter to us? And how did it make my master like this? I dont want to admit it!
"Okay -- this... was my own decision!"
Just as Qing was frowning and stomping her feet, struggling with inner turmoil and secretly resentful, the elder glanced at her with half-closed eyes and a gentle smile. After offering a soothing reassurance, she turned to the baby in her arms-- The child had already woken up, laughing and babbling as if hed been listening to the conversation for ages.
The elder nudged the trembling childs hand with his large hand, then continued: "--Never forget, were all part of this grand scheme of destiny-whether its Master, you, me, or even this innocent soul... And the title Son of Destiny may sound noble, but who truly understands how many trials and tribulations lie hidden within that so-called predestined path?"
"But I cant let you take the blame for him -- his body is like this..."
Beside her, Qing was overwhelmed by conflicting emotions, struggling to find the right words... Her words might sound like reproach towards the young man before her -- but in truth, what she wanted to say was: What does that old man have to do with us? Why doesnt he just do it himself? Why drag my master into this exhausting endeavor!
"It doesnt matter! In the greater scheme of things, the fate of all guardians is linked... We are one!"
However, the elder kept a smile on his face and looked at his disciple, soothing him, "-- Dont worry... This spell looks dangerous, but I only opened the third layer. Although it is physically damaging, as long as you recuperate properly, there is no danger to your life. -- Unlike... unlike the old man, cough!"
"-- The old man... Oh, no... did he use it too... Ah, Master, are you all right?"
"Cough, cough..."
Before the old man could finish his words, Qing was already a little disbelieving of her ears. She continued to answer in surprise while caring about her masters condition.
But the elder just adjusted her state and did not answer directly. -- Then she slowly raised one hand and made a gesture to Qing... Although the elders expression still looked calm, but careful people can see the subtle change.
At this critical moment, Qing realized her masters expression had never been so intense before... The severity of the situation was evident. -- She stopped pressing for answers, not wanting to burden her master with further grief. Meanwhile, her emotional core began to awaken, gradually regulating her inner turmoil.
"Let us remember: For generations, we guardians have upheld the worlds equilibrium. From ancient times, we stood at the forefront protecting humanity from external threats, remaining hidden here through the ages... All this stems from our extraordinary gifts -- gifts that are as vital to us as wings to birds, their importance self-evident -- As the saying goes, greater power comes with greater responsibility. When facing grander missions, we must sacrifice personal interests for the greater good-this is the fundamental awareness every guardian should embrace."
After saying this, the elder looked at Qing and said again patiently: "-- In every battle, you are always at the forefront of the team. In fact, you know this very well. Otherwise, you would not have risked your life to save the staff officer in those days..."
Listening to the masters careful instructions, Qing did not ask any more questions. At this moment, she was regretting her impulsive action-- But at this moment, a small hand suddenly appeared in their sight, waving towards Qing, as if to wave to her...
Then, unconsciously, Qing put a finger over there... Now she began to feel that she did not hate the child so much, on the contrary, she even felt a little sour.
Suddenly, the childs tiny hand grabbed Qings finger. A faint smile appeared on his pitiful little face, and his small eyes blinked at Qing, as if transmitting some kind of power-- In that instant, Qing felt a sweet feeling in her heart. She felt so free!
"-- If it were not for the childs extraordinary talent, I am afraid that no matter what we do, it may be in vain!" The elder looked at the two children and sighed with a smile.
"Um... wasnt it already stable?"
"--True, but this only stabilized the situation temporarily. The overwhelming power of that spell was beyond what ordinary guardians could withstand. If not for the childs extraordinary innate talent from birth, I might never have had time to unleash my techniques. --By the time we arrived, the childs innate talent had been nearly depleted. Of the original three elemental attributes, only one remained-like a fledgling eagle with broken wings. --Fortunately, this remaining element shared our lineage, allowing us to channel its power into the child. Remarkably, this last bit of talent even harmonized with Lord White Tigers strength. --As youve just witnessed, the childs condition has finally stabilized!"
Talent, a mystical force inherently possessed by guardians derived from the planets energy "Shengqi" (sacred qi), resides in the lower dantian. This can be understood as a special energy source, akin to the power system of a nuclear reactor, known as "Lingxi" --. Its overall structure resembles particles in quantum physics, where the energy units of talent correspond to quarks within these particles, forming the particle core. Surrounding this core are elemental electrons with varying quantities, which resonate with the types of energy quarks within the core.
The properties of elemental electrons come in many varieties, roughly defined by the Five Elements, and each of the corresponding five counties has its own characteristics. Of course, there are rare exceptions.
Generally speaking, the Guardians innate core contains at least one energy quark attribute. The covenant allows or can dissociate essentially only elemental electrons of a single attribute. Take Qing as an example: her current elemental electrons represent the Five Elements Metal attribute from White Tiger County, with lightning-type abilities.
However, as our hero is born with multiple energy quark properties and has already been automatically dissociated, it is very rare in this era -- However, in the ancient Five Counties, this kind of multi-attribute situation is still more common.
"-- Oh... I see. So what was just completed was a contract of spiritual understanding?"
" correct!
The Spirit and Mirror Covenant is a kind of association between the guardian who has the qualification of experience and the sacred beast after passing the trial in the sacred domain and being recognized by the sacred beast.
For most guardians, this process enables a comprehensive enhancement of their inherent attributes. In exceptional cases, they may even attain a psychic bond known as the "telepathic pact" ---a unique power connection originating from the sacred beasts autonomous will. From a quantum physics perspective, this corresponds to the formation of entanglement between the guardians energy particles and those of the sacred beast...
"Ouch..."
In truth, Qing had long been puzzled by what Lord White Tiger had done to this child. Though it seemed extraordinary, she had never witnessed it firsthand, which made her even more curious-- After all, high-level trials like the Spirit-Heart Pact werent open to every guardian. Take Qing herself-for her... that was the pivotal moment that would determine whether she could awaken her mental realm.
However, in recent years, due to the heavy workload, Qing naturally did not have so much time to participate, let alone that she could not even get the qualification-- After all, although her martial arts examination was top-notch, her theoretical performance was not up to standard, and Yi was the opposite, so both of them were excluded from participation.
Now, however, the child in front of her does nothing and effortlessly gains the results of her training...
"From now on... he will be a family with us!" The elder looked at the brother and sister in front of him and said earnestly.
"O... ah, no, then what about the childs family? Why dont they live with their parents -- Do they not want the child either?"
"No, thats not the case!"
Qing was visibly moved by the masters decision... The elder waited a moment before calmly soothing her: "Weve discussed this with the childs parents for quite some time. This... is the only viable solution at this moment--. While their capabilities are unquestionable and raising him would be effortless, the extraordinary circumstances demand absolute precision. This last resort has become necessary."
"-- What about the childs parents... did they agree? This is too much..." However, Qing was unable to calm down at this moment and interrupted his masters answer with unusual dissatisfaction.
"Simpleton... You dont understand. The person infused into the spell is a force of extraordinary power, twisted by personal willpower. This alone is enough to influence and even subvert the childs mind and body--. Whats truly terrifying is that if the child recognizes their closest kin before the spell is reversed, this..."..
"-- What happens..."
"Backlash! In this way, all our efforts will be wasted, and the world will fall into crisis again..." At this point, the elder frowned, his expression became solemn and serious.
" that ..."
At this moment, Qing looked at the child in astonishment as her master continued his narration-- Suddenly, she turned to the elder, her eyes blazing with hatred: "-- Even if they... they couldnt just abandon him like this-- They could have moved here, pretended to be friends, and stayed by the childs side. There were countless ways they could have done it. What I just cant understand is how they could bear to treat their own child like this-- Just throwing him away and pretending nothing ever happened, then going back to their old lives!"
Oh, poor soul, only a parent can truly understand the immense pain their children endured in making this decision-- They could have given up everything for their child... No parent deserves to be separated from their child, and no one has the right to force such a separation-- Yet for their childs future, they had no choice-- To prevent any misfortune, the leader of the Holy Medical Clan used forbidden magic to erase all memories of their child from their minds-- Now theyre just strangers... Perhaps one day in the future, this family might reunite. But perhaps theyll remain strangers forever-- Even if the crisis passes and they meet again, itll be a heart-wrenching reunion-- Yet no matter what happens, their only belief remains the same: to give their child a chance..."
At this point, the elder may be a little tired, his voice began to tremble, but he did not stop himself: "-- So from now on, we are the family of this child, and you are his sister..."
"Um... isnt this Master -- sister? But Im so much younger than this kid that I could be his aunt..."
Listening, Qings thoughts gradually changed and made sense... but there was always something that didnt seem to be right?
"-- Only in this way can the child be closer to you... In the future, his childhood will suffer from loneliness and despair, although there are family members but not relatives... So, you are not only his guardians, but also his friends..."
Looking at the child, Qings heart was complicated, but she had to nod in agreement. After a while, she suddenly seemed to realize something and asked anxiously: "--, no, just us... what about you, Master?"
"From this day forward, as a teacher needs to keep in seclusion to maintain the effectiveness of the ritual, he will not have much time to attend to it -- so the responsibility of caring for the child will naturally fall on your shoulders."
"It cant be because of..."
After receiving a reasonable answer, Qing finally let out a sigh of relief. She wanted to ask more questions but suddenly held back. After all, she didnt want her master to be exhausted by answering any further questions. Instead of pressing on, she changed the subject and said, "-- But weve never raised children ourselves..."."