Wisps of gold, like dust motes, filled the air.
In the courtyard, Ning Rongrong squatted amidst the flowers, her cheeks flushed with shyness, her eyes sparkling with intelligence.
Her nimble fingers were crafting a small trinket.
Hu Liena was busy in the kitchen.
Qian Renxue sat beneath the water pavilion, his cheek resting on his hand, his gaze fixed on the red lotus.
He was silently contemplating and strategizing his infiltration of the Star Luo Empire.
"Hm?"
Qian Renxue suddenly paused.
He raised an eyebrow, staring at the golden mist before him, his eyes filled with confusion.
What was this?!
"Not good!"
Qian Renxue's thoughts scattered, a sense of horror gripping his heart.
Those subtle golden threads were actually pouring into his mind!
A purple-black light flashed between his brows.
Qian Renxue was about to use the Evil God Heart, but he suddenly froze in place.
"Ah-choo!"
A flower tickled her delicate nose.
Ning Rongrong couldn't help but shake her head.
Looking down at her handiwork, she happily stood up.
"Hehe!"
Ning Rongrong giggled, turning to run towards Qian Renxue.
Reaching him, she held out her hands, revealing a miniature flower ring nestled within.
She tilted her head back, smiling, and looked directly at Qian Renxue.
In a clear, sweet voice, she said:
"Saint Son brother, look! This ring is for you, and you give Rongrong... Huh?!"
Before Ning Rongrong could finish, she sensed something was amiss.
Qian Renxue was like a wooden statue, his eyes vacant, not even blinking.
Puzzled, Ning Rongrong raised a small hand and gently waved it.
Softly, she called out:
"Saint Son brother~ Are you listening?"
"..."
Qian Renxue was as still as a wooden chicken, offering no response.
The golden threads continued to converge, returning to their original host.
Forgotten memories slowly surged within Qian Renxue's mind.
Starting from their first meeting.
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Tian Dou City street.
In front of a clinic, a crowd gathered, packed like sardines, the sound of hoarse cries emanating from within.
"Please."
"Please, save my mother! I beg you."
A black-clad girl with a single ponytail knelt before the clinic.
She held a woman in her arms.
Her face was gaunt and pale, appearing older than her middle age.
Tears welled in the girl's eyes as she tightly embraced the woman.
She didn't know why she had returned, but she couldn't accept the tragedy repeating itself.
She continued to plead, beginning to kowtow.
Bang—!
"Please, save her, I'm willing to do anything."
"Save her!"
"Enough!"
From inside the clinic, someone strode out.
"My clinic isn't a charity, and we haven't recovered the debt. We've already done our best!"
"Go back where you came from, any further delay and it will truly be beyond medical help!"
"Drag them away, don't delay other patients!"
"..."
"No—!"
"I, I'll gather enough money, please, be lenient, please..."
The girl sobbed and pleaded.
"Someone, drag them away, drag them away!"
Two more figures emerged from the clinic, faintly radiating soul power.
"I will pay for their medicine."
A refreshing, clear voice rang out.
A golden-haired youth in brocade robes and jade ornaments had somehow squeezed to the front of the crowd.
He held an open money bag, filled with glittering gold.
"Young master, are you sure?"
"I'm sure. Until she's cured, I'll cover all the medical expenses."
The noble youth.
His calm voice silenced the noisy crowd.
"Thank you. Thank you!"
The black-clad girl turned around, her spirited face streaked with tears.
Looking at the unfamiliar youth before her.
Not having time to think, she only wanted to seize the opportunity, repeatedly slamming her head against the ground.
"Thank you, thank you!"
Qian Renxue stood there, slightly stunned, watching the girl kowtow to him.
Then, he frowned.
[Congratulations to the host for successfully delivering great love for the first time! (Target: Liu Erlong)]
[Reward: Bloodthirst Blade]
"Quickly, quickly bring the patient inside, use the best medicine!"
"..."
Qian Renxue stood there, silent for a moment, then stepped into the clinic.
Since he said he would save her, he naturally couldn't go back on his word.
Even if this woman's identity was special.
At worst, he would no longer associate with her.
Qian Renxue casually found a seat in the clinic and waited quietly.
With various expensive medicines.
Before long, the woman's condition stabilized.
Only after her mother was temporarily out of danger did the ponytail girl find time to come to Qian Renxue's side.
"Benefactor, have some hot water. Thank you."
Liu Erlong offered tea with both hands.
Even though she had traveled the soul master world, returning to this time period that she both loved and hated.
She still inevitably became weak.
She feared experiencing the death of a loved one in front of her again.
"There's no need to call me benefactor."
Qian Renxue's voice was relatively childish as he reached out his fair hand to accept the tea.
"Mm."
Liu Erlong nodded slightly.
She curiously looked at the youth before her.
She remembered this time period very clearly, and absolutely no one had helped her.
So where did this person come from?!
His entire being exuded an extremely natural and fitting aura of nobility.
His appearance was extremely superior, fair and delicate.
Judging by his voice and appearance, the youth before her was probably only around ten years old.
Qian Renxue ignored her.
Instead, he curiously looked around, observing the clinic.
Having been born for nearly ten years.
This was his first time going out alone, or rather, his first time going out to play.
"Young master, this is the remaining money after using the medicine."
A clinic apprentice bowed as he came to Qian Renxue's side, returning the money bag that was now less than half full.
"Mm."
Qian Renxue nodded slightly.
He raised his index finger, pointed at Liu Erlong, and said calmly:
"Give it all to her."
"Thank you!"
Liu Erlong didn't refuse, directly accepting it.
She knew her own family's situation, this bag of money was simply not enough.
In fact,
No amount of money could save her mother.
Qian Renxue seemed to see the sorrow in her eyes, his voice softened a lot, and he reminded her:
"I'll cover everything until she's cured. If it's not enough, I can give more."
"..."
Liu Erlong was stunned.
Meeting Qian Renxue's pure and somewhat childish purple eyes, a warmth gradually grew in her heart.
This youth was so strange. He was so good to strangers.
This was completely unimaginable in the soul master world.
Did he just come out of his home?
[Congratulations to the host for successfully delivering great love! (Target: Liu Erlong)]
[Reward: 800 points!]
Qian Renxue raised his hand to drink tea, slightly frowning, feeling a little uncomfortable being watched.
A faint blush appeared on his fair face.
"..."
Seeing this.
A hint of a smile appeared on Liu Erlong's face.
She asked:
"Young master, may I ask where you live? So I can find you."
"Where do I live?"
Qian Renxue was stunned, blankly raising his head.
He looked out the door, his eyes flashed, and he pointed to the hotel across the street.
"I live there."
Liu Erlong turned her head to look at the hotel, nodding slightly.
"Mm, I've remembered it."
"Erlong~"
A hoarse, weak voice sounded in the clinic.
"Sorry, young master, excuse me for a moment."
As soon as the words fell.
Liu Erlong immediately turned around and quickly stepped forward.
"Mom. Erlong is here. I'm thanking our benefactor who helped us."
Mother Liu lay on a soft, wide chair.
Grasping Liu Erlong's delicate hand.
She said mournfully: "Erlong~ Let's not get treated, okay? It won't be cured."
"Mom, what nonsense are you talking about!"
Liu Erlong's heart trembled, she quickly sat beside her, comforting her with tears in her eyes:
"Mom~ Look, we have money."
Looking at the half bag of gold soul coins.
Mother Liu's eyes were even more anxious and terrified, she quickly said:
"Erlong~ my child, Mom doesn't want to burden you, return the money to that person, return it."
"..."
Qian Renxue looked at the mother and daughter across from him, his heart stirred.
This was the common people. Even commoner soul masters couldn't live well.
Mother Liu seemed to be afraid?
Wishing you all a happy life!
