Chapter 337: Curing Lu An [2]
Shen Yu’s eyes remained closed, his mind sharp and cold as steel.
Inside the boy’s body, his golden energy acted as a divine hammer, systematically shattering the fragile, withered shell around the boy’s dantian while the Primordial Void-Opening Seal filtered and anchored the raging spatial power.
An hour passed in agonizing silence, the air in the sealed room heavy with vibrating spatial force.
Gradually, the furious rotation of the black vortex inside Lu An’s dantian began to slow down.
Over the next half hour, the dark, hungry maw gradually ceased its ravenous pull, settling into a tranquil state as if finally completely sated.
Shen Yu’s eyes remained closed as his slender fingers blurred into a swift series of intricate hand seals.
A minute later, a final, gleaming golden seal shot forward into the pulsating rune floating above Lu An’s abdomen.
PING!
The luminous thread of spiritual connection between Shen Yu and the boy snapped clean.
The golden rune flared brilliantly one last time before sinking smoothly beneath Lu An’s skin, embedding itself right above his dantian and vanishing from sight.
Slowly, Shen Yu opened his golden eyes, releasing a quiet breath.
Nearly ninety percent of his immense spiritual energy had been completely drained by the boy’s vortex.
Had the devouring core required even a moment longer, Shen Yu would have been forced to consume high-tier spiritual pills mid-process to sustain the transfer.
’A terrifying monster in the making,’ Shen Yu thought, a dark, satisfied smile touching his lips.
Once fully awakened, this kid will be an unstoppable catastrophe for the enemies.
He stood up, smoothing his pristine white robes.
Lu Chen immediately stepped forward, his face pale, his hands trembling violently with raw expectation and terror.
Shen Yu stepped up to the forge master, clapping a firm, reassuring hand on Lu Chen’s broad shoulder.
"Lu An has officially bypassed the lethal threshold," Shen Yu said softly, his voice calm and authoritative.
"The chaotic vortex has been stabilized and sealed, and it is now steadily digesting the pure spiritual energy I injected into him."
Lu Chen’s breath hitched, his chest heaving as he listened to every single word.
"While he is not entirely cured just yet, his physical condition will improve drastically as he absorbs the remaining energy," Shen Yu continued.
"It will take a few months for the dormant vortex to fully dissolve and integrate into his flesh. Once that happens, he will gain complete, conscious control over his physique, allowing him to devour and refine energy at will."
Shen Yu looked down at his own palms before adding, "It will take roughly a week for him to fully process this first batch. I will come to treat him once every week until the awakening is complete. And as an official core member of the Jade Spring Pavilion under my banner, you and your son are to move into the Tang Estate immediately."
Hearing those words, the last thread of Lu Chen’s composure snapped.
Tears streamed down the rugged blacksmith’s face as he let out a choked sob.
He dropped heavily to his knees, kowtowing repeatedly, his forehead striking the floor in profound, unreserved gratitude.
"Thank you, Young Master Shen! Thank you! This Lu Chen pledges his life and soul to you!"
Just then, a faint, raspy voice drifted from the bed.
"F-Father...?"
Lu Chen froze.
Hearing his son’s voice, no longer laced with agonizing pain, but soft and clear, he scrambled to his feet and rushed to the bedside, throwing his arms around the boy and hugging him tightly.
Lu An leaned into his father’s broad chest, feeling the familiar, warm comfort of his father’s trembling body. A soft, peaceful smile spread across the pale boy’s face.
As he rested his head against Lu Chen’s shoulder, his dark eyes wandered over to the tall, white-haired figure standing near the bed.
The moment his gaze locked onto Shen Yu, an inexplicable, deeply rooted feeling of warmth, familiarity, and absolute safety washed through his soul, a natural resonance born from the pristine energy now coursing through his veins.
The boy’s smile beamed wider, his eyes shining with pure, innocent reverence as he looked up at Shen Yu and tugged softly on his father’s sleeve.
"Dad... who is this big brother?"
Lu Chen quickly wiped the tears from his face and patted his son’s shoulder with broad, trembling hands.
He looked up at Shen Yu with eyes burning with absolute, unwavering respect before looking down at his boy.
"An’er," Lu Chen said, his voice thick with deep reverence, "this is Young Master Tang Wei. He is... he is the savior who just pulled you out of the jaws of death."
Lu An’s dark, expressive eyes widened as he took in the striking figure before him.
The tall, white-haired young man radiated a calm, untouchable majesty, yet the residual golden energy lingering around him felt as gentle and comforting as the first light of dawn.
To Lu An, whose very soul had felt trapped in a freezing, dark void for years, Shen Yu seemed like a celestial pillar supporting his entire world.
Then, as if a sudden spark lit up in his mind, the boy’s eyes glinted with sharp realization.
He stared wide-eyed at the pristine white hair and striking golden eyes before gasping softly.
"A-Are you... the Golden Paragon of the Silver Moon?!"
Shen Yu let out a soft, melodic laugh. Stepping closer to the bedside, he reached out and warmly ruffled Lu An’s messy dark hair.
"I am," Shen Yu chuckled smoothly, his golden eyes curving with fond amusement. "Though between us, you can just call me Brother Wei."
Lu An’s eyes sparkled like stars, a sudden surge of excitement flushing his pale cheeks. "R-Really?! I can call you that?!"
"Of course," Shen Yu smiled gently, his tone warm and grounded.
"Hahaha! Awesome!" Lu An enthusiastically pumped his small fist into the air, a radiant, triumphant grin breaking across his face.
"The legendary Golden Paragon is my big brother now!"
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