Chapter 524: Chapter 523: I Know It’s Fake

In her past life, Si Shuo had spent most of her time lying in a hospital bed, hopelessly waiting for her life to end. Every day, she was afraid to fall asleep, terrified she wouldn’t see the sun the next day.

Her own life had been a tragedy, so she had a particular fondness for happy endings—like lovers finally getting their happily ever after.

Little Jing’s superpower could indeed bring Ding Yin’s mates back from the dead, but it would consume far too many blessings.

’I’m selfish,’ Si Shuo thought. ’A major power like that should be used as sparingly as possible.’ So many Beastmen had died on the Beast World Continent. Every one of them left behind grieving friends and family, and a world of regrets.

They couldn’t possibly resurrect every single one of them, could they?

The only reason she had dared to be so extravagant as to bring Zhi Li and Xia Ming back from the dead was because everyone had been actively participating in training exercises, which lowered the Level of the Beast Tides and brought in a massive influx of blessings.

At all other times, she had to revere life and let nature take its course, not disturb the cycle of life and death for Beastmen time and time again.

Otherwise, how was she any different from the other Female Saints who abused their superpowers and upset the balance? Besides, she didn’t even know if there were side effects, or what harm it might cause Little Jing.

She lay listlessly in Xiao Cheng’s arms, hugging him tightly.

Xiao Cheng was no longer in a joking mood. He gently stroked her back. "Are you worried about us? Don’t be. For you and the kids, we’d never let ourselves get trapped in a hopeless situation. We couldn’t bear to see you crying your heart out like Ding Yin."

With reddened eyes, Si Shuo tilted her head up and bit his neck, applying gentle pressure.

Xiao Cheng drew in a sharp breath but still offered his neck to her, letting her vent. The adoration on his face was practically overflowing. Meanwhile, his tail had popped out and was wagging so fast it nearly became a tornado.

Si Shuo didn’t dare to bite down hard; her nibble soon turned gentle. "We all have to stay safe!"

’Her heart fluttered with panic again.’ From the Southern Continent to the Central Continent, and now they were heading to the Southwest Continent... so many unknown dangers were waiting for them.

But then she nuzzled into the crook of Xiao Cheng’s neck. ’As long as our family is together,’ she thought, ’there’s nothing we can’t overcome.’

Xiao Cheng wrapped his arms tightly around her waist, his voice hoarse and resigned. "Love, stop teasing me. I’m reaching my limit."

The more he said that, the more Si Shuo acted like a little mouse, burrowing insistently into his chest.

"Fine!" Xiao Cheng scooped her up by the waist and, in a flash, ran off with her...

When Si Shuo appeared before Ding Yin again, she took out a Storage Ring and handed it to her. "Ding Yin, leaving so many supplies out in the open is just asking for trouble. This is a Storage Ring. Just put a drop of your blood on it to bind it to you, and then you can store all the supplies inside. Think of it as a well-ventilated cellar ten or twenty meters underground. Its preservation ability is pretty decent."

Ding Yin wanted to refuse, but Si Shuo’s offer was too tempting. To protect these supplies, she could only swallow her pride and accept it. "Thank you. I... I don’t think there’s anything I can do to repay you right now."

Si Shuo smiled. "Little Qi and Little Lin still need you. As long as there’s a glimmer of hope to live, you can’t give up. Life is full of birth, aging, sickness, and death, but we have to keep moving forward. We have to make every step count, to make the most of every second, and to honor every friend and family member in our lives.

"The people who bullied you have all received their just punishment. The past pain is over, Ding Yin. It’s time for you to embrace your new beginning.

"Here, this is a Bone Marrow Cleansing and Vein Cutting Pill. It can expel all the hidden injuries, impurities, and toxins from your body."

Ding Yin took a deep breath, accepted the elixir, and gave a small smile. "I know that wasn’t the real Brother Jiang before. The act was very convincing, but it’s hard to fake the look in someone’s eyes.

"Thank you for giving me that closure. You’re right. Brother Jiang and the others fought so desperately to protect us. I can’t let them down. I have to live on, and live well.

"In the next life, I’ll be their mate again!"

Seeing the look of relief on Ding Yin’s face, Si Shuo let out a huge sigh. ’Looks like I managed to talk her around,’ she thought.

"Sister Ding Yin, is it alright if I call you that? You can just call me by my name, Si Shuo! Your Little Qi and Little Lin get along great with my Sweet Ring.

"They’ve decided they want to follow Sweet Ring. We’re all one family now, so their problems are our problems."

Ding Yin smiled and said, "Si Shuo."

"So, how about this? Once you’ve bound the Storage Ring and taken the Bone Marrow Cleansing and Vein Cutting Pill, we can leave this place?" Si Shuo then stuffed a Dust Cleaning Talisman into her hand. "That pill packs a punch. Take a bite of this when it’s over."

Ding Yin nodded with a soft smile. "Okay."

Only then did Si Shuo start to leave, glancing back every few steps. She was worried her words hadn’t been enough, and that the moment she looked away, Ding Yin might go report to the Beast God.

Ding Yin suppressed a smile. "Don’t worry, Si Shuo. My heart feels lighter now. I won’t think about going to find Brother Jiang anymore. Otherwise, I’d be betraying the lives they gave to protect me.

"It’s time for me to pull myself together and look forward!"

Hearing that, Si Shuo’s steps became much lighter as she finally left.

Ding Yin first bound the Storage Ring. She had grown so numb to pain that the small cut on her hand didn’t even make her frown.

It was a Storage Space twenty square meters in area and five meters high, more than enough to hold all her supplies. She had heard of some Female Saints choosing a Storage Space, or of some males awakening a Space System superpower. It was considered a rare type of superpower. A great weight lifted from Ding Yin’s heart, and she curiously began trying to store the supplies.

With a new outlook and the confidence of knowing she had backing, Ding Yin felt much more relaxed. She could once again perceive the wonder and beauty of the world around her.

After storing the things she had painstakingly saved for her two children into the Storage Ring as well, Ding Yin finally took the Bone Marrow Cleansing and Vein Cutting Pill.

The elixir’s Medicinal Power was potent but gentle, combing through her body again and again like a fine-toothed comb. It cleansed and repaired the hidden injuries, malnutrition, and facial scars left behind by years of toil and abuse.

When she opened her eyes, a pungent stench made her retch. But she quickly took a bite of the Dust Cleaning Talisman. The crust of bloody filth covering her body was instantly washed away, leaving her feeling clean and refreshed!

She carefully placed the precious Dust Cleaning Talisman into her Storage Ring.

But then she touched her eyes. In disbelief, she covered her good eye, but the world in front of her remained just as clear and bright.

Ding Yin then touched her cheeks; the scratches were gone. Her skin was smooth and soft to the touch. Even the calluses on her palms and the sunspots on the backs of her hands had all disappeared!

It was as if she had returned to the days when she had been cherished and protected. She was still painfully thin, which diminished her beauty somewhat, but even so... Not to mention, the virus that had been in her system was now completely gone.

Her entire body felt revitalized; the unbearable aches and pains from constant exhaustion were a thing of the past.

Ding Yin could feel the vibrant life force surging within her! She began to laugh and cry at the same time, not knowing why, overcome by a complex mix of emotions that demanded release.

When she finally composed herself and stepped outside, the old, haggard female from before was gone. In her place stood a woman with long, silky brown hair, fair and smooth skin, and a pair of sparkling black eyes. She possessed a perfect blend of warmth and tenacity.