Chapter 2 Deep Malice
Qiu Ling snorted coldly. To think that she, a Mahayana Old Ancestor on the verge of Ascension, had always focused on the Dao and never dared to harbor a thought of seeking pleasure.
Yet, at the doorstep of Ascension, she was abandoned by the Heavenly Dao.Now, her Primordial Spirit Realm had also fallen to the Nascent Soul Stage, leaving only a thumb-sized, weak, and transparent figure, identical to her, almost ready to dissipate.She manipulated that tiny figure, charging fiercely towards the demonic qi cluster, embracing it, and frantically gnawing at it.The black Qi, in turn, was startled by the small figure, and then a sharp pain caused the demonic qi cluster to struggle desperately.The Original Owner's Sea of Consciousness was already dilapidated and on the verge of collapse; even a slight movement from the demonic qi cluster made Qiu Ling shiver all over.However, the Dao was long and arduous.
What kind of hardships and pains had she not endured on her journey?
Many times, she thought she wouldn't survive, but she persevered with an unyielding spirit.The more it hurt, the more a defiant ruthlessness emanated from her.
The small figure clung tightly to the demonic qi cluster, unaffected, and continued to gnaw.Since the demonic qi cluster could devour the Original Owner's Divine Sense, then she, who Cultivated the Chaos Art and could consume all things for her own use, could similarly make the demonic qi cluster become nourishment for her Sea of Consciousness!
The sensation of pain stretched time out, making it feel exceptionally long.
The small figure's fierce gnawing did not diminish, and gradually the demonic qi cluster shrank until it disappeared.The now slightly more solid small figure let out a satisfied burp, a wisp of black Qi escaping from her tiny mouth, and then she lay down and fell asleep.Qiu Ling was drenched, as if she had just been pulled from water.She slowly exhaled a turbid breath.
After removing the demonic qi cluster, the pain in her head greatly diminished.A heavy sense of fatigue swept over her.
Qiu Ling's eyes were still and her lips were tightly pressed.
Finally, she gave a slight tug at the corners of her lips, allowing herself to fall into a deep sleep.Since the Dao was impassable, then she would simply not Cultivate it.
In this new Rebirth, she would live for the moment and truly enjoy her current life!
"Grand-aunt, has Aunt Ling Ling woken up?
Here are the twenty thousand crystal stones I saved, and another fifty thousand crystal stones from my parents.
Although it's not much, please don't despise it.
..""And mine, here's sixty thousand crystal stones.
..""Forty thousand crystal stones for Aunt Ling Ling's medicine.
..""My fifty thousand..."Mother Qiu choked up repeatedly, saying, "Good, good, good, you are all good children.
I'll accept them on Ling Ling's behalf. When Ling Ling gets better, I'll have her refine Medicinal Pills for you to eat.
"After she sent the children away, she turned around and saw Qiu Ling leaning lazily against the doorframe, rubbing her forehead.Mother Qiu was stunned.
Her stepdaughter's appearance and figure hadn't changed, yet the youthful innocence, the cautiousness of bearing the Family's destiny, and the competitive edges belonging to a young girl had all vanished, replaced by a sense of ease and freedom.She forced a smile and said, "Ling Ling, why are you up?
Quickly go back to your room and lie down.
I'll bring you medicine and rice porridge.Just now, those children from the Clan School and their parents, remembering your kindness, brought all the crystal stones they had saved to buy you medicine.Now our Family has over two million, enough for you to take medicine for four or five days.I've sent messages to your father and two older brothers; they should be able to arrive in time.I heard they had a good harvest this time.
.. Ling Ling, everything will be fine!"Qiu Ling hummed softly and said indifferently, "Who sent the crystal stones just now?
Please take the trouble to transcribe and register them.I refined quite a few Medicinal Pills incorrectly before.
Just now, I swallowed some with the idea of treating a dead horse as if it were alive, and unexpectedly, I accidentally removed the Devilish Qi.So now I don't need to take any demon dispelling pill.
"Mother Qiu was stunned and couldn't help but step forward, asking anxiously, "Ling Ling, I know you're a good child and don't want to burden everyone, so you're deliberately comforting me, aren't you?
Our Family hasn't reached rock bottom yet; you mustn't give up on yourself!
"Qiu Ling chuckled and raised an eyebrow, "Do I look like I'm being tormented by Devilish Qi now?
However, my Mental Energy is indeed severely damaged and needs slow nourishment and repair.Recently, please pretend to go to the pharmacy to buy demon dispelling pill, and also help me purchase some Spiritual Plants.
"Mother Qiu had seen her stepdaughter's face contorted in pain and her body curled up and writhing from the demonic qi cluster's corrosion these past two days.
Now, Qiu Ling's brows were relaxed and her smile was faint, truly indicating great improvement!
She couldn't help but show joy, lowering her voice and asking, "Ling Ling, you really don't feel bad anymore, and you don't need to take demon dispelling pill?
"Qiu Ling nodded, "Yes, perhaps there was some ingredient in the Medicinal Pills I took before that the Devilish Qi feared.
It's just that those were Medicinal Pills I refined incorrectly; otherwise, I could have made a name for myself with just one type of Medicinal Pill.
"Mother Qiu quickly clasped her hands together, bowing repeatedly in all directions, and wiped away tears of joy from her face.
"I knew our Ling Ling was a kind and hardworking child; how could she really be wasted like this?
Without the Devilish Qi's intrusion, we'll slowly nourish your Mental Energy.
With your father and two brothers around, you'll definitely be able to recover to your original level!
"Qiu Ling hummed, touching her rumbling stomach, and said with a slight awkwardness, "I'm a bit hungry.
Is there anything to eat?"Mother Qiu smiled in response and went to the kitchen to bring out rice porridge, two fist-sized bird eggs, a dish of sesame paste for dipping, and a plate of dried meat.Qiu Ling frowned slightly.
The Original Owner's Sea of Consciousness was severely damaged, leading to fragmented memories, which she needed to sift through for a while.It seemed that people in the Interstellar Age, due to environmental instability, were not skilled in cultivation and animal husbandry.
They usually drank nutrient solutions that provided a strong sense of fullness.
For her, who in her previous life was solely devoted to gourmet food, such proper meals — with their ordinary taste, limited variety, and lack of rich seasonings — offered absolutely no sense of anticipation.The hunger in her stomach drove her to swallow the food whole, as if chewing on wax.Having resolved one major issue, Mother Qiu let out a long sigh of relief.
Now, she began to worry about another matter.
"Ling Ling, what about your marriage? How about we talk to the Clan Chief and ask him to inquire about Qiu Yi's former fiancé?
" she asked cautiously.Qiu Ling put down her chopsticks, and her head started to ache again.In the evolution of humans in the Yongchang Galaxy, most males Awaken to become warriors.
As their Mental Energy and combat power increase, their lifespan also extends.
Females, however, mostly Awaken as Contract Masters.
Contract Masters have delicate bodies, find it difficult to upgrade, and their average lifespan is less than half that of males.
Over two thousand years, the male to female ratio has reached 20:1!
Furthermore, warriors whose combat power and Mental Energy both reach S-rank almost completely lose the ability to reproduce.Under various factors, the state of marriage for Interstellar people is that a female, upon reaching eighteen years of age, must have three or more husbands; otherwise, the System's arranged marriage System is defaulted to.As for what kind of husbands are assigned, that depends on luck, as the System only considers compatibility, taking the top three!
Qiu Ling was solely devoted to the Dao, with no time even for sleep; how could she waste time on romantic entanglements?
Yet, she was being forced into marriage right after her Rebirth?
What to do? She once again felt the deep malice of the Dao towards her!