Su Zhen, after fainting, slowly opened his eyes. His vision was blurry at first, but when it cleared, his heart sank. Three figures entered his sight.
The first was Su Long, standing tall with the Heavenbreaker Sword in his hand. The other two were Su Liang and Su Yu, both lying lifeless in a pool of blood.
Su Zhen's eyes turned red with rage.
"Su Long, y-you… killed my young master and young miss! I will kill you!" he roared, forcing himself up to his feet.
[Ding! 90 Hatred Points obtained.]
Su Long's gaze was cold. With a single swing of his sword, the Star-Annihilating Slash erupted forth, carrying terrifying might.
Shhhk—!
Su Zhen's head was cleanly severed from his body. It fell with a dull thud to the ground, lifeless.
Su Long exhaled slowly and said in disdain,
"If you don't have skill, then even if you're one stage higher, I can cut you down like an ant."
[Ding! First time killing a Qi Refining Mid cultivator. Reward: Sacred Healing Palm (Low Grade).]
[Skill Effect: Can heal external injuries, skin cuts, scratches, and bruises.]
A panel appeared before Su Long, and as memories of the new skill surged into his mind, his eyes lit up with joy.
"A healing skill…!"
In the cultivation world, healing arts were incredibly rare. Only high cultivators with medical knowledge could perform them. Ordinary injuries had to be treated with expensive pills, and even then, they weren't suitable for mortals or children.
Su Long's heart trembled.
"Mimi… now I can heal her pain."
[System Panel]
Host: Su Long
Cultivation: Qi Refining Early (0 / 600)
Body Physique: True Titan Body – Allows fighting one stage higher
Total Hatred Value: 380 points
Skills: Star-Annihilating Slash (Low, 0 / 120), Sacred Healing Palm (Low, 0 / 100)
Treasures: Heavenbreaker Sword (Mid-grade, 0 / 1000), Starpiercer Bow (Mid-grade, 0 / 1500)
Su Long quickly poured 100 hatred points into the Sacred Healing Palm.
[Skill Upgraded! Sacred Healing Palm: Low-grade → Mid-grade!]
[Skill Effect: Can heal deep external wounds, torn flesh, and muscle damage. Effective against severe bruises and swelling.]
Su Long frowned slightly.
"Damn it… it doesn't heal bone injuries. Only flesh and muscle damage. But… this is already enough. Just 300 more points, and I can raise it to high grade."
Excitement surged in his chest. Without wasting another breath, Su Long rushed into the room.
Mimi lay on the bed, her tiny body curled up. Her face twisted slightly even in sleep, as though enduring invisible pain.
Su Long's heart tightened. He whispered softly, "Sister… from today, you will no longer suffer."
Inside the room, Su Rui and Su Lan were watching over Mimi, their faces filled with worry.
"Young Miss is so pitiful," Su Lan murmured. "She's so innocent, yet she has to endure such pain."
"If I had power," Su Rui clenched her fists, her eyes red, "I'd kill every single one of those traitors with my own hands."
Su Long's gaze turned sharp. He gave instructions to Su Feng, "Take the corpses outside and keep them safe. I will deliver them to their fathers personally."
Su Feng, who had witnessed the whole battle earlier, was still trembling in awe. He nodded and left swiftly.
Su Long then turned to Su Rui and Su Lan. "Step aside. I'm going to heal her."
The two maids hurriedly moved away from the bed, their hearts pounding with both hope and fear. They longed to see Mimi laugh and play again, free from pain.
Su Long sat by the bed and reached out.
Mimi's eyes snapped open. Blurred from sleep, she slowly focused on his face. Her little lips trembled as she whispered weakly, "Bwother… my hands hurt… it hurts so much." She lowered her gaze, trying her best to endure it.
Su Long's heart broke. Without hesitation, he activated the Sacred Healing Palm. A soft green light enveloped his palms, gentle yet full of life.
Mimi's big round eyes widened as she stared at the glowing light with innocent curiosity. The moment the energy entered her body, a wave of comfort washed over her.
Her scratches and bruises vanished one after another. Cuts along her arms closed smoothly, her swollen cheeks returned to their soft, pink roundness. Even the dull ache in her stomach eased as the healing light spread through her body.
Su Long exhaled deeply, his body growing weary. Half of Mimi's injuries were gone. Only the bone injuries and deeper internal damage remained.
He brushed her hair softly. "Mimi, I need just a day or two more. When my skill grows stronger, I will heal your bones completely. Can you endure it for me?"
Mimi blinked up at him with her watery eyes and nodded seriously.
"Bwother… it doesn't hurt anymore," she said softly. She tried to move her arm, then suddenly winced. "Ahhh… it hurts!" She fell back onto the bed with tears in her eyes.
Su Long quickly held her hand, his face filled with anxiety. "Don't move! You're healed, but not fully yet. Give me some time. I promise, I'll heal everything."
Mimi pouted, her lips trembling. "Bwother… heal me fast. I want to play with you."
Hearing that, Su Rui broke down into tears. "Sob… young miss…!" She turned, but froze when she saw Su Long's pale face.
"Young master…!" she screamed.
With a heavy thud, Su Long collapsed onto the bed, unconscious.
Su Rui panicked, "Young Master!" She rushed to his side, while Su Lan hurriedly checked his pulse.
Mimi's eyes widened, tears streaming down her cheeks. "Bwother… bwother…!" she cried loudly, clinging to him with her tiny arms.
Just then, Su Feng rushed in. After checking quickly, he sighed with relief. "The young master is fine. He only overused his spiritual energy. He just needs rest."
He gently lifted Su Long and laid him on the bed beside Mimi.
Mimi immediately hugged him tightly with her small, pink hands. Her tearful voice trembled.
"Bwother… don't leave me. If you leave me, I will cry forever…"
Her innocent words made everyone's hearts ache.
Su Rui and Su Lan quietly left to prepare food, while Su Feng stayed behind, silently guarding the siblings.