103. This is My Lifelong Request
"Kiana, did you stay up all night? Why isn't she up yet?" Yun Ling noticed Mei was already up practicing her sword technique, but Kiana was nowhere to be seen.
"Yeah, she played games until very late last night." Mei nodded, continuing to practice the sword stance she had learned yesterday.
"That idiot... I'll go wake her up. My aunt is taking us out for a walk today, so I can let her sleep in the car for a while."
With that, Yun Ling went to Kiana's room. He really wanted to just barge in, maybe even run into the god of romantic comedy and get a joke out of her.
However, a rare moment of conscience stopped him, so he politely knocked on the door.
"Kiana, are you up?"
There was no response from inside. Was she still sleeping?
"I'm coming in."
Yun Ling said, waiting a few more seconds, but still no response.
He then pushed open the door.
The white fluffy ball was curled up in the blankets, fast asleep.
"Kiana, wake up, it's time to get up."
Yun Ling nudged her shoulder.
But Kiana didn't react at all.
Yun Ling called her name a few more times, puzzled, but Kiana remained asleep.
Could she be pretending to be asleep?
Yun Ling moved closer and turned Kiana's body to his side.
She noticed that Kiana looked to be in pain, her eyes tightly closed.
"Kiana! Kiana!" Yun Ling immediately called out loudly.
"Ah!" Kiana suddenly sat up, her head colliding with Yun Ling's beside her.
"Ouch..." Yun Ling was dizzy from the headbutt and slumped to the ground.
"Eh? Eh?! Yun Ling, are you alright?" Kiana quickly helped Yun Ling up.
"It should be nothing serious, but you're really repaying kindness with enmity! I kindly came to wake you up, and you gave me a headbutt..." Yun Ling rubbed his forehead, feeling a bump.
"I... had a nightmare, sorry." Kiana stuck out her tongue and clasped her hands together in apology.
"But is your head really that hard? I almost fainted, but you seem fine?" Yun Ling immediately expressed his confusion.
His body had already undergone two enhancements, yet it still couldn't withstand Kiana's headbutt.
"Uh... hehehe." Kiana could only laugh awkwardly.
"What kind of nightmare made you so scared?" Yun Ling asked, sitting on a stool nearby.
"This... I suddenly can't remember. Oh well, it was just a dream, it's not important. I'm going to wash my face and brush my teeth!" Kiana dashed out of the room.
Yun Ling stroked his chin, wondering if it was the Herrscher of the Void causing trouble.
This doesn't seem right. The Herrscher of the Void woke up at this time? That's far too early.
Perhaps it really was just a normal nightmare?
No, I can't be careless. Who knows if my appearance and the first simulation might have influenced something?
I definitely need to urge Kiana to learn the 'Taixu Sword Qi' quickly, just in case.
Kiana just turned fifteen. Time is tight, but with Kiana's talent, forging 'Sword Heart' shouldn't be a problem.
After all, Kiana has the aptitude to learn 'Divine Essence'! This is also a prerequisite for the 'Void Unity True Technique'.
Later, I should also let Kiana learn the 'Void Unity True Technique', making a backup plan. This way, the Herrscher of the Void's influence on her should be minimized.
"Yun Ling is different from Ling. I won't be bewitched by you!" Kiana looked at herself in the mirror and said fiercely.
『Is that so?』
『Then we'll wait and see.』
The Herrscher of the Void's voice echoed in Kiana's mind.
She was controlling Kiana's dreams, forcing her to repeatedly experience betrayal.
The Herrscher of the Void knew very well that Kiana only appeared strong; in reality, she was incredibly fragile.
Her resurrection was not far off.
And the first thing she would do after her resurrection was to kill Yun Ling!
That way... Kiana would be utterly plunged into despair.
This body would then belong entirely to her.
The four of them got into Yun Ling's family's private car, with Li Sushang driving.
"Isn't Eldest Aunt coming with us?" Yun Ling asked.
"She's a homebody. She stays home all the time. Although I occasionally take her out, she doesn't seem very interested," Li Sushang explained.
"Is it really okay to say that about Eldest Aunt? Doesn't she get bored staying home all the time?" Yun Ling asked, somewhat puzzled.
"That's just how my sister is. Even at home, she can spend an entire day engrossed in flipping through your childhood photo album," Li Sushang said with a grin.
Yun Ling took a deep breath and slowly exhaled.
"Youngest Aunti, I think that was terrifying," Yun Ling couldn't help but complain.
Li Sushang just smiled and didn't explain.
Kiana was fast asleep in the back seat, while Mei gazed at the scenery of Shenzhou outside the window, occasionally chatting with Yun Ling and Li Sushang.
Soon, they arrived at their destination.
"Today I'll show you all around!" Li Sushang said, pulling the three of them along as they began to explore.
She knew everything about the place perfectly.
She knew exactly where to eat, drink, and have fun, and many shopkeepers greeted her warmly.
She knew exactly which street to take, which shop to go to, and whatever the three of them wanted, she could get permission immediately.
"Youngest Aunt, you've been here quite often," Yun Ling teased.
"I often come here to play whenever I have free time. Of course, there are places further away, but driving isn't very convenient. I'll take you there sometime," Li Sushang winked.
Led by Li Sushang, the three of them played outside for a long time, their faces beaming with satisfaction.
How to describe that feeling?
Li Sushang was practically the perfect travel guide.
She knew exactly which shops had which dishes.
She even suggested different shops based on their preferences.
Kiana ate to her heart's content, trying all sorts of delicious food from Yueyi, Jiu, and Liu Jiuyi.
Mei shopped to her heart's content, buying many things she wanted.
Yun Ling played to his heart's content, trying out many popular games he hadn't played before.
"Long live Youngest Aunt!" the three of them couldn't help but shout.
"Hmph." Li Sushang proudly raised her head.
This was her experience of playing around here for over ten years; she was practically a know-it-all on this street.
"I'll take you to the mountains the day after tomorrow. I know a place with really beautiful scenery!" Li Sushang had already planned their next trip.
"It's all up to you, Youngest Aunt."
That night, when they returned home, Yun Ling handed Kiana an MP3 player.
"I bought this today, it's for you."
"Wh...why are you suddenly giving me something?" Kiana was a little surprised and caught off guard.
"Because you had a nightmare this morning, right? So I specially recorded an audio clip and put it in. Listen to it when you have time, maybe it can help you solve your nightmare problem," Yun Ling explained.
"Thank you..." Kiana took the MP3 player, a warm feeling welling up inside her.
"Kiana, promise me something, okay?" Yun Ling's expression became much more serious.
"Huh? What is it?" Kiana's face flushed slightly. This...it felt like a confession.
"Please listen to that audio repeatedly, I beg you, this is my lifelong request," Yun Ling said solemnly.
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T/N [Translator Note]:
Changing the technique name from 'True Technique of Returning to Oneness of the Void' to 'Void Unity True Technique'