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Xue Yunxue's heart pounded violently as she listened to Tao Ling's explanation. Every word felt heavy, pressing down on her chest little by little.
So… did this mean she had truly fused with Hu Shui's body?
Not merely borrowing it. Not a temporary mistake.
But a complete, irreversible union.
"Then…" Xue Yunxue's voice was soft, barely above a whisper,
"what should I do now?"
At last, her confusion spilled over. She had arrived in this world without knowledge, without guidance, without direction. This brutal and unfamiliar Beast World had never given her a moment to breathe. Until now, only Moa—who had always stayed by her side—had been her guide and teacher.
Tao Ling looked at her with eyes filled with gentleness.
"Xue'er," she said softly,
"your arrival in this world was not a coincidence."
She stepped closer. Her jade-white hand lifted and gently cupped Xue Yunxue's cheek. The touch was light, almost imperceptible, yet the warmth that followed flowed soothingly into her soul, calming the fear and uncertainty that had plagued her for so long.
"This is destiny."
A sense of comfort enveloped Xue Yunxue—warm, safe, like standing beneath the protection of someone who would shield her no matter what.
Tao Ling inhaled slowly.
"Your world was destroyed by the power of darkness," she said gravely.
"They are like swarms of locusts hovering over ripened fields."
Her eyes dimmed, reflecting deep sorrow.
"They move from world to world, destroying, draining every resource and trace of energy, and then annihilating everything without leaving a single remnant behind."
The wind around the peach tree seemed to bow as petals drifted slowly to the ground.
"Every world has its guardian," Tao Ling continued,
"and those guardians fight the darkness with all the power they possess."
Her gentle smile faded.
"Unfortunately, your world was not united."
Her voice dropped, almost like a lament.
"You didn't even realize the darkness had already arrived."
Tao Ling closed her eyes briefly.
"My sister… the guardian of your world… fought alone."
Her voice trembled faintly.
"She sacrificed her life to buy time—to save whatever could still be saved."
She opened her eyes and looked at Xue Yunxue with a deep, silent gaze.
"We guardians of worlds—once we die, we can never be reborn. Our bodies and souls perish together with the worlds we protect. And we have been at war with the power of darkness for over a hundred thousand years."
Silence fell between them.
Xue Yunxue swallowed, her chest tightening with sorrow—not just her own, but the grief of an entire destroyed world.
"Hu Shui was born special," Tao Ling said quietly.
"She possessed a soul carrying the pure power of the God of Light—a power that appears only once every five thousand years."
She walked toward a large stone carved smooth and hollowed at the center like a birdbath. Clear water filled it, reflecting a gentle glow.
"That power," Tao Ling continued, "is destined to erase darkness. And every time such a soul is born… it heralds the coming of a great calamity."
She turned to Xue Yunxue.
"Come. See it with your own eyes."
Xue Yunxue stepped closer. Tao Ling touched the surface of the water with her fingertip. Ripples spread outward—and then the water changed. Clear images emerged, sharp as a crystal screen, moving like a replayed memory.
—
A newborn baby had just entered the world.
The baby was Hu Shui.
Her body was still reddish, tiny and fragile. On her forehead was a star-shaped mark—pale gold, dimly glowing, yet holy.
She lay in a magnificent chamber, its walls adorned with pink crystals reflecting soft light. Treasured gifts surrounded her—symbols of joy and hope for an entire kingdom.
A nanny stood nearby, busily arranging the presents.
Suddenly—black mist seeped in.
It wrapped around the nanny's face, stealing her consciousness in an instant. Her body collapsed silently.
From the shadows emerged a dark figure.
It transformed into a man clad in black robes. His entire body was concealed, even his face—as if he did not belong to this world at all.
The figure approached the infant. The baby slept peacefully, unaware of the danger looming over her. Without hesitation, the man raised his hand.
A burst of black energy—like a spear of dark light—shot straight into the baby's heart.
Instantly—
Her fragile soul core shattered along with her soul, rendering her unable to reincarnate or be revived ever again.
—
The dark figure did not look back. He dissolved into shadow and vanished as if he had never existed. Everything happened too fast for anyone to notice.
Then—
Soft green light pierced the space, forming luminous vines. The figure transformed.
It was Tao Ling.
She stared at the infant and understood everything at once. Her face drained of color, her eyes filled with profound grief.
"I was too late…" she murmured.
But suddenly—she froze. She sensed a faint, fragile energy lingering in the baby's body. The infant's heart… was still beating.
Though her soul core had been destroyed, the tiny body lived on—an almost impossible miracle.
Quickly, Tao Ling produced sealing talismans and pressed them into the air. Gentle light wrapped around the infant, preserving her body despite the absence of soul and spirit.
Then she took out a small object—a soul crystal.
"That was the soul crystal of another baby," Tao Ling's voice echoed softly but firmly.
"A baby who had died the day before—but whose soul I preserved, just like yours."
She glanced gently at Xue Yunxue as she explained what happened back then.
"That soul could never truly fuse with Hu Shui's body the way yours did," she continued.
"But with my power, it could at least survive… though it would never possess spiritual strength."
She lowered her gaze.
"At the very least… the King and Queen would not have to mourn the loss of their daughter. As long as her body lived, hope would continue to breathe."
It was Tao Ling's quiet mercy—
a compassion she silently granted the kingdom.
—
The images in the water faded. The surface returned to clarity, calm as if it had never held tragedy.
Tao Ling looked at Xue Yunxue.
"When the darkness realized their plan had failed," she said, "they sent Mo Yin."
"Mo Yin did not kill Hu Shui. He wanted to take over her body. A princess of a kingdom was the perfect vessel for their schemes."
She sighed.
"I sealed the body. Mo Yin could not fully possess it."
"But he could still move it… by controlling the substitute soul I had given. That soul was weak and easily manipulated because it possessed no power at all."
Tao Ling fell silent for a moment.
"I still do not know why they eventually abandoned Hu Shui's body," she said softly.
"Perhaps… that answer is something you must discover yourself, Xue'er."
Peach petals drifted again, as though autumn were approaching.
—
"I'm still weak," Xue Yunxue said quietly, bitterness seeping into her voice.
"I can't even protect myself."
She knew it well—this was not her world. She didn't understand its laws, its dangers, or the threats lurking in every shadow. And worse still… the body she inhabited belonged to the most hated figure in this world.
Tao Ling looked at her calmly, filled with conviction.
"You are far more capable than you think," she said gently.
"You can train this body until it becomes strong. It was destined to be the vessel of a savior—it holds limitless potential."
Yet despite those reassuring words, doubt still bloomed in Xue Yunxue's heart.
And Tao Ling noticed.
She raised her hand and waved it slowly.
The air trembled.
Green light swirled and condensed into the form of a boy about twelve years old. He wore simple green clothing. His skin was pale, his golden hair shimmered softly, and his face was far too handsome for his age—though mischief sparkled clearly in his eyes.
Xue Yunxue gasped.
"Who is he?" she asked reflexively.
The boy snorted, puffed out his cheeks, crossed his arms, and pouted.
"Sister Xue," he said indignantly,
"have you forgotten me already?"
Xue Yunxue's eyes widened.
"You… Moa?"
The boy grinned broadly, thoroughly satisfied.
"Moa comes from Fleur," Tao Ling said, stepping closer and affectionately patting the boy's head.
"A world that was once beautiful… before it was destroyed by darkness."
Her voice softened.
"The guardian of that world sent him here—at the cost of their own life."
Moa fell silent, yet his expression remained resolute.
"That was over five thousand years ago," Tao Ling continued with a faint smile.
"When I first met him… he was no taller than my finger."
"For five thousand years, Moa has learned and understood many things. But he has never truly seen this world with his own eyes. That is why I allowed him to go with you," Tao Ling said, looking at Xue Yunxue.
"He will be your guardian. And traveling with you… will make him much stronger."
Moa stepped forward, his eyes shining with certainty.
"Yes," he said firmly.
"I am strong enough to stay by your side."
"Thank you… both of you mean more to me than you know in this unfamiliar world," Xue Yunxue said, her voice trembling.
She finally understood the inescapable truth—Planet Qui was her new home. Her former world had been destroyed, along with everyone she had known, loved, and missed.
Tears slid slowly from the corners of her eyes.
Then, with a steadier voice, she said,
"If my existence in this world can destroy the power of darkness… then I am willing to die once more for it."
After all, she had already died once.
Dying a second time… no longer felt so frightening.
"Good child," Tao Ling said softly.
Then her gaze turned serious.
"Your face will bring you trouble," she continued. "I will change it to the face you knew—the one you had in your former world—as compensation for your courage."
Green light poured from Tao Ling's palm, enveloping Xue Yunxue's face. Warm… yet unfamiliar. Slowly, skin and bone shifted, rearranging themselves.
The face she had long left behind—
returned.
"Wow! Sister Xue, you're so beautiful!" Moa shouted excitedly.
"If I were a man, I'd definitely fall for you!"
Xue Yunxue turned to look at Moa—who was clearly in the form of a young boy.
Moa coughed awkwardly, his face flushing red.
"Ah—I'm non-binary. I don't have a specific gender," he said shyly.
Xue Yunxue smiled faintly.
"Thank you, Lady Tao Ling," she said sincerely, touching her face. Though she hadn't seen her reflection yet, she could feel it—her old face had returned.
"I'm grateful to use this face again… and no longer be haunted by the judgmental stares of others."
She paused, then bowed slightly.
"May I ask one more thing of you, Lady Tao Ling?"
"Of course," Tao Ling replied gently.
"What do you wish?"
"Can you sever my soul bond with Hu Shui's beast husbands?"
The request made Tao Ling and Moa fall silent.
They understood—especially after what Xue Yunxue had experienced with Yun Wu.
"I only changed your face," Tao Ling said slowly,
"not the essence within you. Your soul bonds remain intact—flowing through Hu Shui's blood and flesh."
She sighed deeply.
"When the power of darkness is destroyed, I will sever them for you. But for now… you will need them."
To defeat the darkness.
Wouldn't standing beside them only bring me closer to death?
Xue Yunxue thought bitterly.
She took a deep breath.
"Alright… I understand," she said at last.
"If it means saving this world, this sacrifice… I can still bear it."
Tao Ling smiled faintly.
"Then it is time for you to go. Someone is waiting for you out there."
She waved her hand. White light enveloped Xue Yunxue.
"Until we meet again, Xue'er."
A powerful pull tore at her consciousness.
In an instant—
Xue Yunxue returned to her body.
She hurriedly opened her storage space, took out a mirror, and stared at the familiar reflection.
She exhaled in relief.
But the calm lasted only a moment.
Rapid footsteps approached.
Before Xue Yunxue could react, a man lunged at her. His body was human, but beast ears and a tail were clearly visible.
A wild scent burst forth.
It was Yun Wu.
That damn stinking wolf.