Chapter 125 - Don't Worry, My Wife, Everything is Under Control!
"It's all my fault."
"I was with the young miss, yet this still happened!"
Yue Qingyou placed a hand on her chest, bowing slightly, her voice filled with deep self-reproach and apology.
The Demon Lord and Madam had trusted her, entrusting the little princess entirely to her care, yet such a thing had occurred...
Even if Ning Yechen didn't blame her, she couldn't forgive herself.
If Luo Ruying weren't in the room at this moment, according to the rules of the Demon Realm, she would have to offer her heart in apology on the spot.
"I'm not blaming you. I just need to know what happened."
Ning Yechen's expression was grim, his eyes cold, but he wasn't directing his anger at Yue Qingyou.
He understood her. If it were possible, she would never allow Luo Hongye to be harmed in any way.
That was why he had entrusted their child to her care without worry.
Luo Hongye had nearly lost her life, so something must have happened.
Yue Qingyou recounted everything that had transpired in the school that day to Ning Yechen.
Just a simple breathing and spirit-gathering exercise had awakened Luo Hongye's bloodline and almost cost her life...
Upon hearing this, Ning Yechen also realized the gravity of the situation. After glancing back at the room, he quietly walked out of the house with Yue Qingyou.
Their subsequent conversation couldn't be overheard by Luo Ruying...
"Demon Lord, the little princess has perfectly inherited your and Madam's bloodline and talent. She's the first child since ancient times to be born with an Immortal-Demon Body!"
Once they were outside, Yue Qingyou's expression turned serious as she boldly voiced her conjecture.
"Immortal-Demon Body..."
Ning Yechen frowned slightly, his expression growing even more solemn.
Since the ancient era, celestial and demonic energy had been two distinct and incompatible types of refined spiritual energy.
However, there were still those who attempted to cultivate both the immortal and demonic paths simultaneously...
It was because of an ancient legend that those who cultivated both celestial and demonic energy would have limitless potential, capable of becoming either an immortal or a demon, transcending all boundaries of cultivation realms!
However, the vast majority of people would either explode and die due to the conflict between celestial and demonic energy within their bodies!
Or their cultivation would never make any progress, leading to a life of mediocrity and ultimately a regrettable end...
Even those who successfully embarked on the path of dual cultivation of celestial and demonic energy, despite achieving temporary brilliance, ultimately couldn't escape their doomed fate...
Without exception, all the Immortal-Demon cultivators in the world had cultivated the immortal and demonic paths separately after birth, overcoming countless challenges and obtaining certain opportunities before being fortunate enough to cultivate both paths.
But Luo Hongye's situation was entirely different.
She was born with a near-perfect affinity for both celestial and demonic energy, a natural Immortal-Demon Body!
She was also the first child in hundreds of thousands of years to possess an Immortal-Demon Body from birth!
This was both an immense opportunity and a death sentence for Luo Hongye!
If the conflict between the celestial and demonic energy within her body couldn't be resolved, she would inevitably meet a tragic end!
Ning Yechen pinched the bridge of his nose, pondering a solution.
Yue Qingyou stepped forward and said earnestly,
"Demon Lord, it is said that in the Southern Domain of the Heavenly Realm, there exists an ancient celestial spirit tree that has lived for hundreds of thousands of years. It contains the purest and gentlest celestial spirit sap in the world."
"Similarly, in the Abyssal Well of the Demon Realm, the purest demonic energy crystals of our realm are condensed."
"If we can fuse these two, and have the little princess consume them, it might be possible to improve her Immortal-Demon Body, allowing her to perfectly accommodate both celestial and demonic energy!"
She had learned of this method from an ancient text recorded by a cultivator who practiced dual cultivation of celestial and demonic energy.
By fusing the purest and gentlest celestial and demonic energy in the world and then consuming it, the celestial and demonic energy within the body might be able to perfectly merge and coexist without conflict!
Ning Yechen carefully considered Yue Qingyou's suggestion.
This was their only option now!
"Alright! Let's do it!"
After a moment of thought, Ning Yechen nodded in agreement.
Every moment of delay meant more suffering for his child!
He couldn't wait any longer!
"Then, Demon Lord, I shall retrieve those two items at once!"
Yue Qingyou's eyes focused, and she volunteered proactively.
It was her negligence that had caused Luo Hongye's current state, and she wanted to redeem herself and make up for her mistake.
However, Ning Yechen shook his head.
"No, you stay here and take care of Ye Ye."
"I'll go!"
It wasn't that Ning Yechen didn't trust Yue Qingyou's abilities; she was certainly capable of accomplishing this task.
But if he went, it would be much faster!
"Demon Lord, you still want me to stay here and take care of Madam and the little princess...?"
Yue Qingyou asked, somewhat in disbelief.
She was prepared to apologize for this incident and then leave on her own, returning to the Demon Realm...
She hadn't expected the Demon Lord to still be willing to entrust the little princess and Madam to her care...
Ning Yechen smiled slightly, glanced at Yue Qingyou's right arm, and said something that deeply moved her.
"Because having you here is what gives me the most peace of mind..."
"Is your arm alright?"
Even though Yue Qingyou acted as if nothing was different, Ning Yechen had keenly noticed the burn on her arm.
Just based on this, he couldn't blame Yue Qingyou.
Yue Qingyou looked at her right arm, smiled gently, and said calmly,
"It's just a minor injury, nothing to worry about."
"This small wound won't affect me at all."
"That's good. I'll go inform Ruying."
"I'll leave the rest to you."
Ning Yechen left those words behind and turned back to enter the house.
Yue Qingyou gently touched her chest, a faint smile on her lips. She bowed slightly and replied,
"Understood."
***
Inside the Bedroom
As soon as Ning Yechen entered the room, he heard Luo Ruying urgently calling out,
"Husband, come quickly!"
"Ye Ye, she's awake!"
Ning Yechen's face lit up with joy, and he hurried to the bedside.
Luo Hongye, lying on the bed, looked much better, but her little face was still pale, and she seemed weak and listless.
"Ye Ye..."
Luo Ruying held Luo Hongye's small hands tightly and called out to her gently.
Luo Hongye turned her head, her eyes gazing at Luo Ruying and Ning Yechen beside her. She asked in a weak and confused voice,
"Mommy, Daddy, what happened to Ye Ye...?"
"Ye Ye's body hurts..."
"It's okay, Ye Ye. It won't hurt for long..."
Luo Ruying's face was filled with heartache. She gently stroked Luo Hongye's chest, enveloping her small body with a soothing spiritual energy.
Tears, however, involuntarily flowed from her eyes, sliding down her cheeks...
"Mommy, you're crying..."
"Did Ye Ye do something wrong...?"
"Mommy, please don't cry. Ye Ye will be a good girl..."
"Ye Ye doesn't want to see Mommy cry..."
Luo Hongye murmured softly.
In her innocence, she thought she had done something wrong and made her mother sad.
"Mommy's not crying, Mommy is just happy..."
Luo Ruying wiped the tears from the corners of her eyes and forced a smile.
Ning Yechen sat on the bed, gently stroking Luo Hongye's cheek with his hand, then he comfortingly patted Luo Ruying's head.
He wanted to reassure her.
"Don't worry, my wife. Everything is under control with your husband here!”