405. Mother Daughter, And The Mysterious Boy

The golden threads, as fine as dust, floated through the air.


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In the courtyard, Ning Rongrong crouched amidst the flowers, her cheeks flushed and her bright eyes sparkling with mischief.
Her small hands worked deftly, weaving a tiny object with careful precision.

Meanwhile, Hu Liena busied herself in the kitchen.
Qian Renjue sat beneath the pavilion by the water, propping his face on one hand as he stared at the red lotus before him.
His thoughts were deep, focused on plans to infiltrate the Star Luo Empire.

“Hm?”

Suddenly, Qian Renjue froze.

Raising an eyebrow, he stared at the faint golden mist gathering before him, his expression filled with confusion.

What is this?!

Before he could think further, a sudden realization struck him.

“Not good!”

His thoughts scattered as a wave of shock hit him.

The nearly invisible golden threads surged directly into his mind!

A flicker of purple-black light appeared at the center of his forehead.

Qian Renjue instinctively tried to activate Evil God's Heart, but his body abruptly froze in place.


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In the flowerbed, Ning Rongrong wrinkled her nose as a petal playfully brushed against it.

Shaking her head, she glanced down at her creation and smiled, delighted.

“Hehe~”

She giggled softly and ran toward Qian Renjue.

Stopping in front of him, Ning Rongrong held out her hands, revealing a miniature flower wreath.

Her bright eyes locked onto his as she cheerfully exclaimed,
“Brother Holy Son! Look at this! This ring is for you—oh?”

Before she could finish, she noticed something strange.

Qian Renjue sat motionless, like a wooden statue. His eyes were vacant, not even blinking.

Confused, Ning Rongrong waved her small hand gently in front of his face and called softly,
“Brother Holy Son? Are you listening to me?”

“…”

Qian Renjue didn’t respond. He remained still, frozen in place.

Meanwhile, the golden threads continued to converge, reuniting with their original host.
Forgotten memories began to resurface in his mind, flowing like a stream.

Starting from their very first encounter...


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On the bustling streets of Heaven Dou City, a crowd had gathered tightly around a medical clinic, leaving no room to pass.
From within, a hoarse and desperate voice rang out:

“Please!”
“I’m begging you—please save my mother! I’m begging you!”

A young girl with a single ponytail, dressed in black, knelt before the clinic.
In her arms, she cradled a frail and pale middle-aged woman whose features, though prematurely aged, still bore traces of grace.

The girl’s tear-filled eyes betrayed her despair as she held the woman tightly.

She didn’t understand why she had returned to this moment,
but she couldn’t bear to watch the tragedy unfold once again.

Continuing to plead, she began to kowtow.

Thud!

“Please! Save her—I’ll do anything! Just save her!”

“That’s enough!”

A man emerged from the clinic, his expression cold and impatient.

“This is a medical clinic, not a charity! I’ve already been more than generous by not demanding the overdue fees!”

“Take her away. If you keep delaying, no medicine will be able to save her!”

“Someone, get them out of here! Don’t disrupt the other patients!”


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“No—please!”

“I’ll find a way to pay! I beg you, just give us more time... please!”

The girl sobbed and pleaded desperately.

Two figures emerged from the clinic, their bodies faintly radiating soul power.

“She won’t have to pay. I’ll cover the cost.”

A clear, confident voice broke through the commotion.

The crowd turned to see a young man dressed in luxurious robes, his golden hair shining under the sunlight.

At some point, he had made his way to the front of the crowd, holding an open pouch filled with glimmering gold coins.

“Young master, are you sure?” the clinic staff asked hesitantly.

“I’m sure. Treat her, and consider all medical costs covered until she’s healed,” the boy replied calmly.

His composed voice carried a weight that silenced the noisy crowd.

“Thank you... thank you so much!”

The girl turned around, her tear-streaked face filled with gratitude.

Seeing the boy she had never met before,
she wasted no time, bowing repeatedly, her head almost hitting the ground.

“Thank you... thank you!”



"I will definitely repay you."

Qian Renjue stood still, watching the girl kowtow in front of him. He was momentarily stunned. Then, he furrowed his brows slightly.

【Congratulations to the host for successfully spreading great love for the first time! (Target: Liu Erlong)】
【Reward received: Blood-Weeping Blade】

“Quick! Bring the patient inside and use the best medicines we have!”


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Qian Renjue stood in place for a moment, silent, before stepping into the clinic. He had said he would save her, and he couldn’t go back on his word.

Even if this woman’s identity was unusual, it wouldn’t matter as long as he didn’t interact with her further.

Finding a random seat in the clinic, Qian Renjue sat down quietly to wait.

With the application of expensive medicines, it didn’t take long for the woman’s condition to stabilize.

As her mother temporarily escaped danger, the ponytailed girl finally found the chance to approach Qian Renjue.

“Benefactor, please have some warm water. Thank you so much.”

Liu Erlong offered him a cup of tea with both hands.

Even though she had once traveled through the Soul Master world, returning to this time—a time she both loved and hated—made her fragile again.

She was terrified of reliving the loss of someone so close to her.

“There’s no need to call me benefactor,” Qian Renjue said, his young voice soft as he reached out with a fair hand to take the tea.

“Alright,” Liu Erlong nodded slightly, her eyes filled with curiosity as she looked at the boy before her.

She remembered this time in her life clearly—there had been no one who helped her.
Where did this person come from?

From head to toe, he exuded a natural nobility.
His features were exceptional, his skin white and smooth.
Based on his voice and appearance, the boy before her might be no more than ten years old.


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Qian Renjue ignored her, instead curiously observing the clinic around him.

In his nearly ten years of life, this was his first time venturing out on his own—or rather, his first time experiencing the outside world.

“This young master, here’s the money left after paying for the medicines,” said a clinic assistant, bowing respectfully as he handed back a now-deflated coin pouch.

“Hmm.”

Qian Renjue nodded slightly, lifting a finger to point at Liu Erlong.
“Give it all to her.”

“Thank you!”

Liu Erlong didn’t refuse and accepted the pouch directly.

She knew her situation well—this amount of money was far from enough.
In fact, no amount of money might suffice to save her mother.


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Noticing the sorrow in her eyes, Qian Renjue softened his tone, saying gently,
“If it’s not enough, I can provide more until she’s fully healed.”

“…”

Liu Erlong was stunned, staring into Qian Renjue’s pure and somewhat innocent violet eyes. Warmth filled her heart.

This boy is so strange... treating strangers so kindly. In the Soul Master world, such kindness is unthinkable.

Is he new to the world outside his home?


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【Congratulations to the host for successfully spreading great love! (Target: Liu Erlong)】
【Reward received: 800 points!】

Qian Renjue sipped his tea, frowning slightly under Liu Erlong’s gaze, clearly uncomfortable. A faint blush appeared on his fair cheeks.

Seeing this, Liu Erlong’s lips curved into a faint smile.
She asked, “Young master, where are you staying? I’d like to visit you to express my thanks.”

“Where I’m staying?”

Qian Renjue paused, looking slightly confused.
Turning his gaze toward the door, his eyes flickered as he pointed to the inn across the street.
“I’m staying there.”

Liu Erlong glanced at the inn and nodded.
“Alright, I’ll remember that.”


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“Erlong~”

A hoarse, weak voice echoed from inside the clinic.

“Excuse me, young master. I’ll be back in a moment.”

As soon as she finished speaking, Liu Erlong turned and hurried toward the voice.

“Mother, I’m here! I was just thanking the benefactor who helped us.”

On a soft, wide chair, Liu Erlong’s mother lay weakly, holding her daughter’s delicate hand tightly.

“Erlong~ my dear child, let’s stop the treatment. It’s hopeless…”

“Mother, what nonsense are you saying?!”

Liu Erlong’s heart trembled as she quickly sat beside her mother, her eyes filled with tears.

“Mother~ look, we have money now!”

She showed her mother the half-filled pouch of gold soul coins.

But Liu Erlong’s mother’s expression grew even more anxious and fearful. She said hurriedly,
“Erlong~ my dear, I don’t want to burden you. Return the money to him. Give it back.”


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Qian Renjue sat watching the mother and daughter from across the room, feeling an ache in his heart.

This is what life is like for commoners. Even among Soul Masters, life isn’t much better.

Is she... afraid?