Chapter 114: Painted Skin Demon? Dimensional Ascension Plan? [5,000 Words—Please Subscribe!]
Gu’s mother gently patted the back of Zhu Yuheng’s hand.
“It’s alright. Today, I had to reason with these doctors, and they still couldn’t find anything? How is that possible?”
“Go call the hospital’s chief administrator. I want to file a complaint!”
Seeing Gu’s mother so anxious and flustered, the situation was clearly escalating.
Lin Qiye appeared behind them.
“What’s going on? The doctors are so intimidated by your scolding they’re not daring to speak.”
Gu’s mother’s anger flared.
“These guys are useless! My little Yuheng’s face is pale as death, struggling to breathe with chest tightness, and after checking her twice, they say she’s fine? Are they trying to insult me?”
“Madam Gu, you really must be misunderstanding us. Miss Ling’s condition and pulse are perfectly healthy. There’s no illness.”
The doctors exchanged bitter smiles.
Indeed, while their hospital did have some incompetent and unethical connections, those assigned to attend Madam Gu were top experts.
How could they be quacks?
The instruments and pulse readings all confirmed that young Miss Zhu was truly fine!
“Alright, let me see the test results first.”
Lin Qiye, being a seasoned medical expert himself, felt these diagnoses from others carried little weight compared to his own judgment.
After reviewing the reports, he furrowed his brow.
Because he found, just as the doctors had said, Zhu Yuheng’s body showed no abnormalities at all.
Moreover, her health was even better than ninety-nine percent of ordinary people.
After all, Lin Qiye had spent time recently adjusting her condition.
The tests showed no issues.
Yet the chest tightness, the difficulty breathing, and the pale complexion—what was causing them?
Could the instruments have malfunctioned?
Lost in thought, Lin Qiye turned to scrutinize Zhu Yuheng carefully, observing her from head to toe.
“Hmm…”
He studied her long enough to make her earlobes flush red before finally catching on.
“Alright, it’s not a doctor’s fault. We’ll talk about it at home.”
Gu’s mother was stunned and worried.
“What’s going on? Is she really fine? But Yuheng hasn’t improved. Are you sure she doesn’t need medication? Could this affect her in the future?”
“It’s nothing. I know the cause now. Let’s go home and discuss it.”
Lin Qiye’s tone carried undeniable authority.
Gu’s mother had no retort.
As for Zhu Yuheng, she was determined not to trouble Aunt Gu and decided to endure it a bit longer.
So, the group drove back to the villa.
Zhu Yuheng was breathing unevenly; Gu’s mother scooped her up in her arms and placed her on the sofa.
“What’s the matter? Can my boy fix this?”
“Yes. It’s not anything else. It’s because Yuheng has developed… and she’s feeling constrained…”
Lin Qiye gestured toward his chest.
Gu’s mother: “...”
Good grief.
She hurriedly carried Zhu Yuheng into her room.
Undoing her clothes, she was shocked to see—
A spectacle unfolded before her eyes.
Zhu Yuheng’s face was flushed with a rosy glow, arms crossed protectively over her chest.
“Aunt Gu… I… I…”
“You’ve grown too fast, haven’t you? Two months ago, you were still little, and suddenly you’ve shot up and filled out. I didn’t even notice. So that’s why you didn’t dare ask to change clothes? You were holding it in and couldn’t breathe!”
Gu’s mother patted her forehead.
This little girl really could stuff herself full.
For a moment, Gu’s mother was caught between laughter and worry.
“Yuheng, you really don’t need to scrimp for Little Shaoshang. He’s unbelievably wealthy—spend as you like.”
“I’ll take you to buy new clothes soon. You can’t hide these things—it’s bad for your health and for any children you might have. If you hold it in and get sick, the consequences will be severe!”
Zhu Yuheng curled up on the bed, her expression timid and shy, but her breathing gradually evened out.
It had to be said—after being freed, she felt so much better…
Gu’s mother clicked her tongue in amazement, thinking her son really had a keen eye.
“Alright! Rest in your room for now. I’ll get a tape measure and help you find some clothes.”
With that, Gu’s mother hurried out.
Just as she was about to leave the room,
Lin Qiye returned with bags in hand.
Two packages of clothes—upon inspection, they were…
Handed them to Gu’s mother.
She was stunned. “These are…”
“That kind of clothes.”
Gu’s mother: “...”
“Why did you buy them already? We haven’t even measured her yet. What if they’re too small or too big? Too small and she’ll be uncomfortable; too big and it won’t shape her properly.”
Gu’s mother lectured casually.
“Bring them in. The size is perfect. Trust the eye of a God Realm expert.”
Gu’s mother was momentarily speechless.
Taking the clothes hesitantly, she entered Zhu Yuheng’s room.
“God Realm expert’s eyesight really is that impressive?” she murmured.
Lin Qiye shook his head.
In truth, this wasn’t about eyesight—it was because in his previous life, he had treated Zhu Yuheng’s injuries. After a period of normal development, her current form had gradually aligned with that past life.
Thus, he knew her measurements inside and out.
After all, he had treated her wounds twice.
…
In the room, Gu’s mother handed the clothes to Zhu Yuheng.
“Already? Weren’t you going to measure first?”
“Little Shaoshang brought these himself. He said he estimated your size by sight.”
Zhu Yuheng’s face flushed bright red.
She carefully unfolded the clothes. They had been specially disinfected at the store, so she could wear them immediately.
The moment she put them on—
They fit perfectly!
Not a bit tight, not a bit loose!
Her collarbones and arms blushed red as her heart raced wildly.
He… he actually knew her exact size!
How could this be?
It was so embarrassing!
Zhu Yuheng’s body warmed all over.
Gu’s mother smiled, soothing her.
“It’s alright. Little Shaoshang is special. He became a God Realm expert at five years old; normal rules don’t apply.”
“Come, let me see what my little Yuheng looks like in her new clothes.”
Zhu Yuheng gingerly lowered her arms.
Gu’s mother looked her up and down.
Slim waist, fair skin, straight collarbones, impressive bust—she had a perfect figure straight out of a comic, paired with a pale, beautiful face that carried a touch of heroic spirit.
Tsk, tsk.
Tsk, tsk.
Gu’s mother couldn’t help but marvel.
This is every man and woman’s dream, unrivaled by any other.
She smiled, patting Zhu Yuheng’s shoulder.
In that smile, it seemed she had already fully accepted Zhu Yuheng as her daughter-in-law.
…
Elsewhere,
Lin Qiye stood in his own room.
He felt the pulse of the Life Lamp Gem alerting him.
[Heaven-defying fate alteration successful: At four years and four months old, you saved the Empress and brought her home to care for. Since this is only a temporary change in the Empress’s circumstances, no reward will be granted.]
[The Life Lamp is guiding your destiny: At four years and seven months, due to the Empress’s repeated reincarnations and her constant search for cosmic salvation, the corruption of the Evil Demon Clan and Winged Wolf King Clan’s evil energies have infiltrated her soul’s depths.]
[Her soul’s core is now filled with malevolent energy. Though temporarily suppressed, it is extremely dangerous. During the super blood moon’s zenith, the Empress’s soul will be overtaken, devouring the Demon Emperor and Wind Emperor, merging into a world-devouring, celestial dual-winged Painted Skin Demon! At that moment, the Empress’s universe will advance to the demonic realm.]
“Huh?”
Lin Qiye was stunned.
“Painted Skin Demon? The Painted Skin Demon of the main world?”
He was utterly shocked.
All his attention focused on this imminent event.
He completely ignored the question of no reward.
“Who would have thought the Wind Emperor of the Winged Wolf King Clan and the Great Demon Emperor of the Evil Demon Clan were immature Painted Skin Demons, and their union, combined with a transcendent genius like the Empress, finally forged a Painted Skin Demon.”
“A Painted Skin Demon of this caliber must have celestial potential!”
Lin Qiye was deeply shaken.
“No wonder… the main world couldn’t detect it.”
“No wonder the Painted Skin Demon I killed appeared without warning, so inexplicably. Looks like I stumbled upon a huge secret.”
Lin Qiye was dumbfounded.
Though the Life Lamp Gem’s message was brief, the danger and strangeness it contained sent chills down his spine.
The Painted Skin Demon clan, across the multiverse, selects top-tier geniuses and children of dimensions as hosts to nurture a uniquely gifted Painted Skin Demon.
This method is… utterly outrageous.
“No wonder the Evil Demon Clan is so formidable that even the main world struggles to resist them. They can even employ such celestial methods. It’s absurd!”
In these subsidiary worlds, the flow of time defies calculation.
Over billions of aeons, the Evil Demon Clan has corrupted countless cosmic prodigies.
Lin Qiye suddenly recalled the series of incidents in the main world triggered by Evil Demon statues.
Those statues had been brought to the main world by wanderers traveling between worlds.
Now it seemed those wanderers might have been pawns in the Evil Demons’ scheme, their invasion strategy.
“The Evil Demons may be a small race from a lower world, but through cunning, they’ve invaded the main world…”
Lin Qiye speculated, his scalp tingling.
He felt suffocated.
He was only a Platinum Traveler at the Harmonized Dao stage, unable to touch the Celestial Realm.
Yet the Evil Demon Clan he now encountered already showed signs of devouring everything.
Keep in mind—
What he saw of the Evil Demon Clan’s power was merely the tip of the iceberg.
The so-called Demon Emperor was only dominant within a minor faction of the clan.
Across countless universes, there were innumerable beings stronger than the Demon Emperor.
After all, the main world’s geniuses had grown powerful thanks to their privilege of world-walking.
But the Evil Demon Clan had gradually invaded the main world.
The threat they posed there was nearly endangering humanity’s very origins.
How many terrifying Evil Demons existed across the multiverse? How many prodigies had been corrupted?
Lin Qiye did not know, but just thinking about it made his scalp crawl.
“Seems even becoming a Celestial Immortal doesn’t mean there aren’t things worthy of fear and respect.”
“Maintain reverence.”
Lin Qiye exhaled deeply.
Of course, he would never hold back when it came to crushing foes.
He shook his head, setting aside the distracting thoughts brought by the Painted Skin Demon revelation.
At this stage,
His strength was insufficient.
Worrying was pointless.
The righteous path was to first expel the evil energy lodged in the Empress’s soul.
Lost in thought, Lin Qiye murmured,
“The Evil Demons and Winged Wolf King Clan were born from darkness. Logically, my Thunder Power should naturally restrain evil spirits.”
“But the last time I saved Zhu Yuheng, I already checked her condition thoroughly. There was nothing abnormal.”
“Could it be because this issue lies in the soul? A mere physical examination can’t find the root?”
He gently rubbed his knuckles.
“Maybe I should check again late at night when it’s quiet?”
He resolved to do so.
Evening came.
A gentle breeze drifted through the window, the bright moon half-hidden behind the wall.
Lin Qiye used Thunderlight Teleportation to enter Zhu Yuheng’s room.
She was studying.
Startled by the noise, she nearly screamed.
Lin Qiye quickly covered her mouth.
Zhu Yuheng’s eyes widened, her hands gripping his wrist tightly, heart pounding with nervousness.
“Shh… shh…”
“Don’t disturb the others. I mean no harm.”
Lin Qiye covered his face for a moment, then slowly withdrew his hand.
Zhu Yuheng’s cheeks flushed scarlet, her eyes fearful yet fixed on Lin Qiye.
“Shaoshang… you scared me coming in like that.”
“I had no choice. Some things can’t be known by them.”
Some things…
Couldn’t be known?
What things?
Was it about buying those clothes?
Thinking of how Lin Qiye knew her size perfectly, Zhu Yuheng’s cheeks burned as if she might steam away.
Her heart tangled into a mess.
“I… can’t we talk during the day? At night feels… strange.”
As she spoke, she tugged at her nightgown, trying to cover her long legs and arms.
Lin Qiye gazed at her. Though the scene was beautiful, his mind was focused on saving and protecting, so he simply admired the masterpiece for a few seconds, following a man’s instinct.
“This time I came for two reasons. First, I have a gift for you.”
He produced the Yin-Yang Heart-Linked Jade Pendant.
The Yin-Yang Heart-Linked Jade Pendant was the Empress’s treasured artifact.
It was one of the rewards Lin Qiye had received after resolving a human crisis.
The pendant was split into Yin and Yang halves and allowed wearers to share damage.
As long as one was alive, the other could not die.
Zhu Yuheng had yet to awaken and had no means of self-protection.
Thus, this was the best way to safeguard her for now.
Lin Qiye possessed the Thunder God Form, an SSS-level terrifying defense.
He could completely shield Zhu Yuheng from attacks by SSS-level foes.
Of course, with Zhu Yuheng nearby, no one could attack her anyway.
But caution was always wise.
So Lin Qiye placed one half of the pendant around Zhu Yuheng’s neck.
The pendant lightly bounced against her chest, then slid down effortlessly.
It fell into the abyss, disappearing without a trace.
Zhu Yuheng: “…”
Lin Qiye: “…”
The incident left Zhu Yuheng’s face burning hot.
She lifted her hand, wanting to retrieve the pendant but too shy.
So she just clutched her chest.
Lin Qiye smiled awkwardly.
“Uh… keep the pendant safe. Never take it off. It will protect your life. As long as I’m alive, no one can harm you. Understand?”
“Huh?”
Hearing how powerful the pendant was, Zhu Yuheng quickly took it off and handed it back to Lin Qiye.
“No, it’s too precious. I can’t accept it. You’ve done so much for me already—I…”
Lin Qiye held the pendant.
Its icy touch had vanished, replaced by a gentle warmth, like body heat.
Undoubtedly, the pendant activated the moment it was placed on her. And since it originally belonged to the Empress, it fit her even more perfectly.
Lin Qiye smiled and carefully put it back on her.
“This thing is already working. Even if you return it, it won’t help. Just wear it—you look good in it… uh, very beautiful…”
Hearing Lin Qiye’s slightly awkward compliment,
Zhu Yuheng blushed deeply, her phoenix-like long eyes soft and tender.
“Thank you… I don’t even know how to repay you.”
Lin Qiye waved his hand.
“Saving you is saving myself.”
“This time, I also came to address another issue: there is evil energy from the Evil Demon Clan and the Winged Wolf King Clan hidden inside you. It must be removed, or it will bring endless trouble—great danger.”
Lin Qiye’s serious expression startled Zhu Yuheng.
Her face instantly paled.
“Endless trouble? Ah… will it threaten you and Uncle and Aunt? I… I really am a disaster…”
Her eyes became silent.
She collapsed onto the bed.
Her heart felt like something precious had shattered.
The past two months’ joys flashed before her like a fleeting dream…
Little Shaoshang’s sudden arrival.
A light in the endless darkness.
Aunt Gu and Uncle Gu treating her like their own daughter.
Sister Gu He’s endless care.
She had almost believed her life’s spring had finally come, that she could finally feel a breath of spring breeze.
But she never imagined—
It was all an illusion.
Tears welled in Zhu Yuheng’s eyes.
She clenched her teeth.
“I’m dangerous, aren’t I? I can’t harm you all. I’ll leave… I’ll leave tonight.”
She wiped her tears, overwhelmed with worry.
At this moment,
She wasn’t worried about her own danger.
She feared harming Lin Qiye’s family.
She could die.
Uncle Gu, Aunt Gu, Little Shaoshang, Gu He—none of them could be hurt even a little.
Her gaze hardened.
She clenched her small fists.
Lin Qiye: “…”
“Don’t overthink it. Though it’s dangerous, I will help you fix it. Calm down…”
Lin Qiye reassured her.
But Zhu Yuheng looked up at him.
“From Little Shaoshang’s expression, I saw seriousness. It’s very dangerous, isn’t it? You haven’t found a solution yet, right?”
“You’re just comforting me.”
“I understand. It must be very dangerous.”
“You’re a God Realm expert; in my eyes, you can do anything. But since you look like this, I know it probably can’t be solved.”
Zhu Yuheng shook her head through tears.
“If I commit suicide, would that solve it? Tell me… if it would, I’d rather die now than harm you all!”
Her timidness faded, replaced by fierce resolve.
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