Ling Chen's heart felt as if it had been struck. He could never have imagined that Heart's Dream's most lively, most cheerful, most spirited girl, who had a sweet smile on her face almost every second, as if she had never had a care in the world, would have a terminal illness that only one in a hundred million people could have. This terminal illness would make it impossible for her to live past the age of 20.
"Why didn't you tell me this earlier?" Ling Chen gently held Xiao Qi's shoulders as he cried out in pain. Thinking back to her cheerful voice and laughter, he suddenly realized that it was a heart-wrenching voice and smile. The Vermillion Bird had said that those with a Flame Soul would not be able to live past 20 years of age, and Xiao Qi's current condition … could it be that her 'Heavenly Sun Arteries' was the Flame Soul that the Vermillion Bird had mentioned?
Xiao Qi shook her head as she softly said, "Apart from my family, very few people know about this. Even big sister Meng Xin and Su 'Er, who are closest to me, only found out 3 years ago. I originally wanted to keep it a secret from you all. My fate can't be changed, so there's no need for you all to worry about me … plus, "Xiao Qi raised her head as she smiled. She didn't know how heartbreaking her smile was," Even if I can only live to 20 years of age, what's so scary about that? Because my lifespan is shorter than others, I want to live a better and happier life than others in a shorter period of time. I want to smile every day, and I want to smile more than anyone else. I want to be happier than anyone else. I have my best sisters, big sister Meng Xin and Su 'Er. They will always be by my side, and I won't be lonely. I have my best family. My dad and big brother are extremely obedient to me, and no matter how unreasonable or willful I am, they will always satisfy me. Big brother said that I'm his only little sister, and if anyone bullies me, no matter who it is, he will tear them apart like a mad dog. And now, I have big brother Ling Tian. Big brother Ling Tian, did you know that your appearance has allowed me to see another colour in the world? Previously, I had fallen asleep leaning on Big Brother Ling Tian. Although the wind was strong on the road, it was the most peaceful and comfortable sleep I had ever had in my life. I even wanted to sleep like that forever and never wake up again. With all of you here, I'm already very satisfied. Even if I die right away, I'm not afraid at all. So, so … "
"Don't talk nonsense! Who said you were going to die? In this world, there was no disease that could not be cured, and nothing was absolute. There must be a way to restrain your Heavenly Sun Arteries, it's just that we haven't found it yet. You're not allowed to say that you'll die! "Ling Chen loudly interrupted Xiao Qi.
In the baptism of heaven and hell, Ling Chen's blood had long since turned cold under the obsession of hatred and vengeance. In his world, there was no such thing as sympathy, mercy, or kindness. To him, life was even lower than a withered blade of grass. However, his closed feelings were gradually melted by Shui Ruo, and he gradually became a normal person. However, his feelings were still only for those close to him. He would only look on coldly at everything else.
However, at this moment, the pain in his heart made him realise that the girl in front of him had quietly become the most important person in his heart.
They had met in the World of Fate, and although they hadn't spent much time together, their feelings had slowly built up, and they were attracted to each other. Yun Meng Xin, Xiao Qi, and Su 'Er all had shocking backgrounds and wealth. However, not only did they have beautiful looks and irresistible charm, but they also had beautiful and pure hearts. They didn't have the arrogance and arrogance of the daughters of rich families. Birds of a feather flock together. Yun Meng Xin was as proud and aloof as a lotus, and only girls like Xiao Qi and Su 'Er would be close to her.
Heart's Dreams was created because of Yun Meng Xin, but he also liked her from the bottom of his heart. He liked every single girl in his Heart's Dreams, and he enjoyed the feeling of working together with them towards a common goal.
Xiao Qi's current situation caused his heart to violently fluctuate.
Xiao Qi smiled happily, "Big brother Ling Tian, I'm so happy that you care so much about me. You really don't need to worry about me. Being with you all makes me happy every day. Although I can't bear to part with you all, if that day comes, I won't be afraid at all with you all by my side. "
Ling Chen clenched his fists as he lightly breathed in. He looked into her eyes and said resolutely, "I won't allow you to die. Meng Xin, Su Su, Bing Yao, Shui Ruo, and Tian Tian won't allow you to leave us. Heart's Dreams has only just begun, and we still need to work hard together. We definitely can't do without you! Trust me, there's definitely a way! "
"Haha, how hard will it be to save her? Have you forgotten what I said to you a few days ago? "
The Vermillion Bird's voice sounded out in his ears. Ling Chen raised his head and frowned as he asked, "Vermillion Bird, is her Heavenly Sun Arteries the 'Flame Soul' you were talking about?"
"Heavenly Sun Arteries? Ridiculous, what does it have to do with her heart arteries? The flames in her body all come from the Flame Soul. It's difficult to find even 1 in a trillion people with a Flame Soul. To you humans, this is a disaster, but it's also a blessing from the heavens. If you can't control the Flame Soul, it will go berserk and take a person's life at any time. If you can control the Flame Soul as you please, your power of fire will be unmatched by others. Moreover, the Flame Soul will allow you to change your body and extend your lifespan to thousands or even tens of thousands of years. However, controlling a Flame Soul by yourself is as difficult as ascending to the heavens. With my help, it'll be as easy as flipping your hand. If you want to save her, leave her here. Inheriting my Vermillion Bird's Flames, the Flame Soul won't endanger her life. Instead, it will help her for the rest of her life. With my Flames and her Flame Soul, after she matures, no one will be able to control fire. "
Ling Chen: "… …"
Xiao Qi: "… …"
After the Vermillion Bird finished speaking, Ling Chen and Xiao Qi remained silent.
"What? You're not willing? Countless creatures have tried to obtain my Vermillion Bird's Flames, but were rejected. If it wasn't for the fact that I wanted to save the Golden Crow's descendant and wanted to find a successor, why would I give my clan's Flames to a human so easily? Now that I'm willing to give you the complete Vermillion Bird's Flames, what reason do you have to refuse? "
"That's not it. You're a noble guardian beast, and receiving your care is something that we didn't even dare to think about before. How could we refuse? It's just that there are some things that you've overlooked. " Ling Chen looked at Xiao Qi and continued to speak, "We're different from you. We don't belong to this world, and we're from another world. We've appeared here as players. Perhaps what you're saying won't work for us players. "
The virtual gaming world had long since developed to its peak, and the people in the virtual world all had complete thoughts and intelligence that was not inferior to that of normal humans. In the game world, they were complete humans, and some of them even surpassed ordinary humans in terms of overall intelligence. However, no matter what, they were virtual characters. Xiao Qi's illness had not been able to be cured in the real world, and now, a virtual creature in a virtual world said that it could easily save Xiao Qi and extend her lifespan to thousands or even tens of thousands of years …
Any player who heard this would probably have the same reaction as them … even if the creature in front of them was the Vermilion Bird, a divine beast with an extremely high status in this virtual game world.
"Of course I know that you're humans from another world. So what? What's the difference? "The Vermillion Bird asked.
Ling Chen didn't know how to explain this to the Vermillion Bird. He thought for a moment before replying, "When we players enter this world, we only have our consciousness. Our bodies are virtual, and don't really belong to us."
"Then do you know what a 'Fire Spirit' is?" The Vermillion Bird asked.
Ling Chen shook his head.
"Fire Spirit is a 'Fire Attribute Soul'. A human's soul doesn't have any attributes, but her soul is of the Fire Attribute. What I need is a Fire Attribute Soul. You Otherworld humans come here in the form of a soul body! What I'm about to give her is the origin flame of the Vermillion Bird's flames imprinted in the Fire Spirit, as well as the memory of controlling the Vermillion Bird's flames. Everything will be done through the soul as a medium, so what use is a real body to me?
"But …" The Vermillion Bird's words made it so that he couldn't refute it. However, no matter how perfect it was, a virtual creature saying that it could save her and give her a lifespan of thousands or even tens of thousands of years … anyone with a normal mind wouldn't be able to believe or accept this.
"You have a request of me, but it's not that I don't have a request of you. I have no ulterior motives towards you. Why would I lie to you? Her lifespan is destined to be less than half a year. During this period of time, her Fire Spirit's Flames will be the most active. If she receives the Vermillion Bird's Flames during this period of time, the inheritance that would normally take a few years can be completed in a few months. If you believe me, then leave her behind. I will keep my promise and save the Golden Crow's descendant. If you don't believe me, then I won't force you. You can leave. "
The Vermillion Bird was a Mysterious God grade beast, so what could it possibly want from them? Putting aside whether or not it could save Xiao Qi, the fact that it could receive the Vermillion Bird's Flames was something that most players couldn't even dream of! It was one of the four Guardian Beasts! Moreover, the reason why it needed someone with a Fire Spirit was because it wanted to save Xi Ling.
Ling Chen couldn't find any reason to refuse.
He turned around and calmly looked at Xiao Qi as he softly said, "Qi Qi, do you … believe in miracles?"
Xiao Qi blinked. Although they were separated by a mask, she could see his expression and understood what he meant. She lightly nodded, "How could I not believe in miracles? Big brother Ling Tian, you've already brought us so many miracles."
"Then, stay behind. Perhaps on the day that you walk out of here, a miracle will already happen. "
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