Chapter 910: Entrustment
"He used the Soul-devouring Talisman on himself." Ning Shiqi withdrew his hand, turned his wheelchair to the side, bent down to feel Bai Xueruo’s wrist, and then explained to Han Jing and the others, "The Soul-devouring Talisman is considered a form of severe punishment. Those who bear this talisman undergo the torment of their souls being burned day and night for forty-nine days. It won’t harm one’s body, but it will make life worse than death, even more severe than the Soul Stabilizing Needle. This talisman cannot be dispelled; it will automatically lose its effect over time. Hence, it was considered one of the cruel punishments of our Ning Clan, never used lightly."
He pointed at Bai Xueruo again, "My brother implanted the Spiritual Injury Talisman in her body, shattering her mind and eliminating her cultivation. When she wakes up, she’ll forget everything from the past, with a mind like a child’s. His intent, perhaps, was to save her life while ensuring she wouldn’t harm others again."
As for why he subjected himself to the Soul-devouring Talisman, it was just as he had said; Bai Xueruo ended up where she was, committing so many heinous acts, and he bore an irrefutable responsibility. It wasn’t that he didn’t teach Bai Xueruo well, but his death was too much of a shock for her. After all, they were master and servant, and by doing this, he’s providing an explanation to everyone for her wrongdoings.
Han Jing and Su Yu remained silent for a long time. Eventually, Han Jing sighed, "Why did he have to go to such lengths?"
They certainly wouldn’t blame Bai Xueruo’s mistakes on Lianwu, but they could probably guess Lianwu’s thoughts. He regained his memory, he had raised Bai Xueruo, and couldn’t remain indifferent to her actions. This is like how it is for her and Su Yu; if Xiao Xue made a mistake, they, as parents, would also have to bear some responsibility.
They understood all that, but couldn’t imagine that normally, aside from concerns about Xiao Xue, Lianwu, who appeared indifferent to everything else and always seemed cold and aloof, would have such passion and temperament.
Han Jing lowered her head and glanced at her daughter, still watching Lianwu with teary eyes. Tsk-tsk, this man is too handsome for his own good, even a little girl of this age can’t take her eyes off him and is smitten.
However, after this incident, Han Jing changed her opinion of Lianwu significantly.
Perhaps initially, he agreed to the Blood Covenant because he wanted Xiao Xue’s blood, but he truly protected Xiao Xue. And now, after this event, it has proven that although he is the Ghost King, he is deeply emotional, responsible, and a trustworthy person. Yes, she felt more at ease.
It wasn’t that Han Jing wanted to push Xiao Xue away so early, but because the future held uncertainties they couldn’t predict. The journey through the Delusion Void Array was guaranteed to be life-threatening. She and Su Yu had already decided that no matter what, they would take Xiao Xue with them wherever they went. However, if a life-and-death ordeal were to occur, preserving Xiao Xue’s life would be their top priority.
So, with Lianwu by Xiao Xue’s side, regardless of whether Xiao Xue would like him or someone else in the future, at least with Lianwu there, they wouldn’t have to worry so much about Xiao Xue.
Xiao Xue is their only child. Originally, they should have spent more time loving and protecting her, but unfortunately, life is unpredictable, and they always have things they must strive for. They couldn’t give her a more complete love, so they can only try their best and hope that she stays well.