Chapter 138: A Cause for Everything, a Will Not One’s Own
Chapter 138: Chapter 138: A Cause for Everything, a Will Not One’s Own
While using her spiritual power to explore Shen Yan’s Sea of Consciousness, Xu Qingsui cleared her throat and began to call out to Shen Yan’s spirit body.
"Shen Yan, where are you? Your Spiritual World is so oppressive; you must be in so much pain. Come out so we can talk. Perhaps I can help you."
RUMBLE!
Just as Xu Qingsui finished speaking, a series of booming rumbles crashed down from the sky.
The red liquid, which had been falling sporadically, suddenly came down in a torrent, as if a valve had been thrown open.
In an instant, Xu Qingsui was soaked through. A burning sensation began to form on her exposed skin.
Seeing that her clothes were also showing signs of corrosion, Xu Qingsui’s brow furrowed tightly.
’There’s something wrong with this red liquid. If I stay here too long, it will probably corrode my spirit body.’
’I can’t stay here for too long!’
Having reached a conclusion, Xu Qingsui hurriedly continued to call out for Shen Yan.
But no matter how she called out, her only answer was the downpour of red liquid.
’This isn’t working!’
Xu Qingsui’s expression turned grim. The back of her hand was already burned red.
With a flash of inspiration, she suddenly mobilized the Ice Attribute within her. In an instant, a thin layer of ice covered her entire body.
The burns were immediately soothed, and the cool ice felt much more comfortable.
When the red liquid landed on the ice, it was like ice meeting fire. It instantly let out a SIZZLE and began to rapidly evaporate.
But Xu Qingsui quickly noticed that while the red liquid seemed to want to melt the ice, it was rather powerless to do so.
Other than the sizzling sound of evaporation, it couldn’t truly melt the layer of ice covering her.
Seeing this, she felt as if she had found a solution. She immediately continued to channel her Ice Attribute, continuously releasing it in an attempt to freeze over Shen Yan’s entire Spiritual World.
As the layer of ice spread bit by bit, the red world finally became less jarring.
When more than half the Spiritual World was nearly frozen solid, a sound finally echoed from the distance.
With a BOOM, a red figure shot into the sky, circled once in midair, and flew directly toward Xu Qingsui.
As the figure raced toward her, it grew clearer and clearer in Xu Qingsui’s sight.
Only then did she see it clearly: a crimson, dragon-like creature with a pair of large wings.
Its form resembled a dragon, only several sizes smaller.
But with those wings, it still looked quite intimidating.
’This must be Shen Yan’s spirit body.’
Having finally seen Shen Yan’s spirit body, Xu Qingsui stopped worrying about what kind of creature it was.
She quickly addressed the spirit body, "Shen Yan, calm down. I’m here to help you."
"You’ve been living in a Spiritual World like this; it must be so suffocating! That’s why you’re so agitated and easily go berserk."
"I can help you. Trust me this one time. Let me free you from your troubles and ease your suffering."
ROAR...
In response to Xu Qingsui’s calls, Shen Yan seemed not to understand, letting out a low growl at her.
At the same time, a jet of fire shot from its mouth, heading straight for Xu Qingsui’s face.
Xu Qingsui’s expression changed, but she did not dodge.
She once again channeled her Ice Attribute, forming an ice wall directly in front of her that blocked the flames.
Looking at the ice wall separating her from Shen Yan’s spirit body, Xu Qingsui suddenly felt a sense of distance.
’Ice and fire have always been incompatible. I can use my Ice Attribute to resist Shen Yan’s attacks.’
’But our opposing attributes will only separate us. If I can’t connect with Shen Yan, I won’t be able to guide him.’
After thinking for a moment, Xu Qingsui had a new idea.
’I don’t know if this is feasible, but at this point, all I can do is try.’
Her mind made up, Xu Qingsui suddenly dispelled the ice wall.
Seeing the ice wall vanish, Shen Yan once again spat out a gout of flame, wanting to burn this woman who had invaded his Spiritual World to ash.
It was as if only this could soothe his current agitation.
Xu Qingsui still didn’t dodge. As the flames were about to hit her, the Fire Attribute she had gathered instantly spread over her body, enveloping her in a layer of fire.
The flames from Shen Yan collided with the flames on Xu Qingsui. After swirling together for a moment, they completely merged into one.
There was no burning sensation; Xu Qingsui knew she had succeeded.
’This method works!’
Immediately, she no longer feared Shen Yan’s attacks and walked resolutely toward his spirit body.
Shen Yan noticed his own flames being absorbed, and a hint of confusion appeared on his face.
While he was still trying to figure out what was happening, Xu Qingsui had already reached him.
Looking at the winged, dragon-like Mutant before her, Xu Qingsui slowly opened her arms and buried her face in the flames on its chest.
"Don’t be afraid. I know how much you’re suffering. I want to help you, to ease your pain."
Xu Qingsui nestled against Shen Yan’s chest, slowly voicing her intentions.
Feeling the inexplicable sensation emanating from his chest, Shen Yan gradually calmed down.
His agitated heart was soothed, and deep within, he felt as though his turmoil had found an echo.
A moment later, the fiery red wings slowly folded, pulling Xu Qingsui into an embrace.
The moment Shen Yan had lashed out, his guards’ hearts had leaped into their throats.
Everyone desperately wanted to intervene, but they were too late.
So they could only try to salvage the situation and prevent something worse from happening.
But now, the situation was becoming more than they could handle.
After a few of them were sent flying by Shen Yan, it felt as though their internal organs had been rearranged.
But they still fought desperately, trying to change the outcome.
Unfortunately, they still failed.
The men lay sprawled on the ground, watching as Shen Yan went completely berserk. They were even prepared to die taking him down with them.
And at that moment, the woman they had looked down upon appeared.
For a D level Guide to rush forward at a time like this instead of hiding—she was simply asking for a death wish.
Some had already closed their eyes, unwilling to watch the impending bloody scene.
Yet it was this very woman they’d dismissed who had actually managed to calm Shen Yan down.
The red markings on Shen Yan’s body rapidly faded, and the bulging veins on his skin vanished.
With his eyes closed, he gently held the woman in his arms, even letting out a soft snore.
Everyone stared with wide eyes, looking at each other in utter disbelief, unable to trust what they were seeing.
"Did you get a clear look just now? That was a D-level insignia, right?"
"Even the A level Guides we recently hired from the safe zone couldn’t guide the Boss anymore, but this D level Guide actually managed it?"
"Did we get it wrong? Maybe she’s just trying to hide her real identity?"
The surviving guards helped one another to their feet, staring dumbly in Xu Qingsui’s direction, not daring to go forward and disturb them.
A seed of doubt was planted deep in the heart of every person there.
It wasn’t until nightfall that the handful of them, left with no other choice, nudged each other forward.