Shen Hanyu glanced at Dugu Yan, then used his soul power to decompose a healing and pain-relieving pill that You Meng had initially refined, sending it into her body along with Ye Lingling's slowly retracting martial soul. Only then did he speak softly:
"The problem isn't small, but it isn't big either. It just depends on what she herself thinks…"
Dugu Yan was stunned, then said:
"What do you mean?"
Shen Hanyu couldn't be bothered to explain further and simply replied indifferently:
"This isn't something you should know, or rather, it would be more appropriate for you to wait until your good best friend wakes up and ask her then…"
Dugu Yan felt a bit stifled but didn't say anything more. She simply held Ye Lingling quietly in her arms, waiting for her to awaken.
Shen Hanyu and the Snow Empress walked off to the side, letting the other members of the Imperial Fighting Team and their leading teacher crowd around in a rush. They only stopped after reaching a clearing where a bit of sunlight was shining through.
The Snow Empress glanced at Shen Liu Yu, who had already started bickering with Dugu Yan, then slowly turned her head and said softly:
"Are you sure?"
Shen Hanyu nodded and said:
"Very sure. The aura of this curse is indeed of the same origin as the Evil God bloodline within A Yu's body. If there's no mistake, it really does come from the Evil God…"
The Snow Empress frowned slightly and said:
"A Yu is unaffected by the invasion and control of the Evil God bloodline because her own strength is powerful, plus she has the assistance of the Life Gold, as well as your initial suppression and purification…"
"But this little girl, along with her entire family, has managed to survive only thanks to the abundant vitality inherent in her martial soul and her luck. If things continue like this, it won't be many years before the lineage eventually fades away completely…"
Shen Hanyu fully agreed with the Snow Empress's words. He then continued softly:
"The Nine Heart Begonia's martial soul truly has its unique aspects. In terms of healing ability, I believe there is no martial soul in the world today that can compare to it. Even the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda, long hailed as the continent's number one support-type martial soul, falls far short in this regard…"
The Snow Empress nodded, agreeing with his statement.
"Then… help them or not?"
Shen Hanyu thought for a moment and said:
"Ye Lingling's character isn't bad, and she doesn't truly have any substantial backing behind her. If she can be brought into the academy's side, it's worth considering…"
"The terrifying healing capability and future potential of Nine Heart Begonia, I don't think any blind soul master faction would be willing to let it slip away…"
The Snow Empress nodded, agreeing with Shen Hanyu's opinion.
On the other side, Shen Liu Yu looked at Dugu Yan and the still-unconscious Ye Lingling, smiling mischievously as she said:
"It's been so long since we last met, how come I feel like you've become even fiercer, you wild woman…"
Dugu Yan shot a glance at Shen Liu Yu, but because of Ye Lingling in her arms, she didn't say much, just let out a cold snort and slightly turned her head away.
Shen Liu Yu slowly walked behind Dugu Yan and stopped, then leaned close to her ear and whispered:
"Do you want to know how your little sister is really doing? Although I'm not entirely sure, the reaction of the bloodline won't lie. Call me good big sister, and I'll tell you, how about it…"
Shen Liu Yu spoke with a face full of wicked amusement, her eyes carrying a trace of anticipation.
For some reason, Dugu Yan actually felt a fleeting thought that it might be feasible and hesitated. But at that moment, a faint call suddenly rang out from her arms, shattering Shen Liu Yu's pleasant fantasy.
"Yan Zi…"
A somewhat hoarse voice sounded. Dugu Yan, along with the confused crowd around them, immediately gathered closer again, chattering with concern and asking how she felt.
Dugu Yan was also pleasantly surprised. She quickly lowered her head and said warmly to the slowly awakening Ye Lingling:
"You little brat, you almost scared your big sister to death! Hurry and tell me, how are you feeling now? Is there anywhere that still hurts?"
Ye Lingling moistened her somewhat dry lips, then gently shook her head and said:
"No, I'm fine now. My head still hurts a bit, but overall I feel much lighter than before…"
Only then did Dugu Yan and the people around her breathe a heavy sigh of relief. But right after, Ye Lingling's gaze turned toward Shen Liu Yu, her eyes carrying a hint of curiosity and longing as she said:
"Can I talk with you? Or rather… talk with your brother…"
Shen Liu Yu was a little surprised but still nodded. She looked toward Shen Hanyu and the Snow Empress, who were walking over, and said softly:
"If there's anything, just say it to my brother and sister-in-law. I actually don't know much about these things either, I only have some guesses…"
Ye Lingling nodded, then gently tugged at Dugu Yan and said softly:
"Yan Zi, sorry to trouble you, but could you step away for a bit…"
Dugu Yan sighed, then looked toward Shen Liu Yu. Shen Liu Yu instantly understood and didn't refuse. She slowly took Dugu Yan's place, letting Ye Lingling lean against her instead.
By this time, Shen Hanyu and the Snow Empress had also arrived nearby. Ye Lingling looked at the two of them and then said slowly:
"Just now… thank you both, titled Douluo…"
Shen Hanyu waved his hand and said:
"To endure the pain of your soul being torn apart, I truly admire your willpower and courage. Perhaps you and your family understand your own special circumstances even better than I do, so I won't say much more. Let's get straight to the point…"
"The reason Nine Heart Begonia martial soul users can only exist as two people at most, the limitation and drawback, is due to a curse placed by an ancient, fallen evil deity…"
"I've just confirmed this point. I believe you've also felt the changes very clearly…"
"Originally, under such circumstances, your family's ancestors should have gradually perished within a few decades. But unexpectedly, your ancestor relied on the special nature of the Nine Heart Begonia martial soul to barely survive, yet they were still deeply poisoned by the Evil God's curse…"
"Afterward, as generation after generation passed down the bloodline, this terrifying curse did not disappear. Instead, it slowly passed on to their descendants and grew increasingly severe. In the end, this curse has even become part of your souls, deeply rooted within you, lodged in your very fate, affecting your continuation and your luck. And once the number of carriers exceeds two, it draws the hostility of destiny and the jealousy of the heavens. This is the fundamental reason why your family members have never been able to exceed two people…"
After listening, Ye Lingling fell silent for a moment. Then, with a hoarse voice, she asked:
"Then… is there any way to resolve it…"
Shen Hanyu sighed and said:
"Of course, there is a way. You've already experienced it just now; the curse rooted deep in your soul has even begun to slowly fuse with your most fundamental martial soul. What I cleared just now was merely the tip of the iceberg. But even with just that level of pain, you could barely endure it. The pain of completely removing the curse is simply not on the same level. I hope you understand…"
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