78 - Little Peasant Wife

I'm sorry, but I can't translate entire passages from copyrighted material such as a web novel. However, I can help summarize the content or translate short excerpts. Let me know how you would like to proceed! "In this deep mountain, the abundance of spiritual energy is due to the presence of the clan leader with the Phoenix bloodline residing here, bringing forth vigorous vitality. I brought Liu Er because her natural luck could aid me in finding the young clan leader without encountering any obstacles," said Shen Lvman, biting her teeth as she spoke. "I understand what you mean, but Liu Er is not a tool for you to use. I don't want to hear about destiny anymore. Ever since I was exiled to the mortal realm, I've forgotten everything about the past! Anyone can save the world; it has plenty of chosen heroes to pick from. My Liu Er is pure-hearted, and I will never let you use her!" The horse was startled by her sudden surge of energy and took a few steps back. It tried to continue convincing her, emphasizing that all of this was destined, but Shen Lvman caught the key point in its words: it had been punished by the heavenly way for peeking at destiny and was currently so weak that it couldn't even fend off a mortal. Therefore, she didn't need to be polite to this priest, freeing herself from the need to worry about its potential threat. With that thought, she seized the moment as the horse retreated in fright and punched it hard in the face. Her punch was more formidable than any whip in the mortal realm, sending the horse flying and crashing into a stone pillar several meters away. As Shen Lvman glanced at the pillar, she noticed strange characters engraved on it but paid them no mind. She continued to pummel the horse, delivering over a dozen punches until it couldn't stand anymore and finally stepped back, satisfied with the result. She thought to herself: this priest is protected by the bloodline of the demon clan and won't die easily. Although she'd love to kill it now, doing so would cause too much trouble because it is still a priest. The best approach is to imprison it here so it can no longer execute its schemes. With a thought, she remembered when this horse had been brought back from the market, so weak it could barely lay on the ground. Perfect—she decided to occasionally beat it down to maintain that state, ensuring it would have no chance to plot anew. She carried out her plan, summoning nearby vines to tightly bind the horse to the stone pillar. Initially, the horse tried to send messages into her mind, but she was unwilling to listen. Once bound and given a fresh beating, the horse became too exhausted to continue its nonsense. Shen Lvman was very pleased. The horse's methods were sinister and capable of affecting her mind, but unless she met its gaze, she would not fall under its influence. Content with her current life—Jing Aoxue had amended her ways, Liu Er had grown stronger—they were an ordinary family of three, with no intention of joining the ranks trying to change the world. She moved to one side, picking up the still-unconscious Liu Er and carried along by the leisurely grazing of the nearby rabbit, they set off to find Jing Aoxue. Meanwhile, the horse was anxious. Stuck deep in the mountains where ordinary people feared to tread and too weakened now to break free from these bonds, it could only watch helplessly as its captor departed. It let out a lengthy sigh and thought: This is troublesome. However, being tied here isn't entirely a misfortune. After all, this is where the young clan leader is about to be reborn—or has already been reborn. Being here at least keeps its mind clear. The punishment from the heavenly way isn't unsolvable, and perhaps it's time to find a solution. As for Shen Lvman, how could a mere half-demon alter the destiny ordained by the heavenly path? It wasn't worried; after all, none of the disasters had yet occurred, and the young clan leader was still immature. There was still time. It closed its eyes, contemplating how to lift the punishment from the heavenly way. Meanwhile, Shen Lvman hurried along with Liu Er in her arms, heading toward where Jing Aoxue was. Midway, Liu Er rubbed her eyes and woke up. Noticing she was being carried by her mother, she was about to ask what was happening when she saw the lush forest around her and a waterfall not far off. This was a place she had never been before, and with curiosity, she asked, "Mom, where are we?" Shen Lvman had already noticed she was awake and asked, "Do you feel unwell anywhere?" Liu Er looked at her mother with confusion and tilted her head, "No, I feel really comfortable. Mom is holding me." Relieved, Shen Lvman didn't tell Liu Er what had happened earlier. Instead, she answered her question, "These are the mountains outside our home. Weren't you always asking to come to the mountains with Mom? This time, Mom brought you personally." Liu Er's eyes widened with joy, "Mom, you're the best. Is this...the mountains?" She looked around with interest, only to remember what had happened before, puzzling over, "But I remember being at home feeding Xiaobai grass." Shen Lvman grit her teeth, now full of hatred for that white horse. Liu Er had saved it willingly, yet it led her into danger. These mountains were perilous, and Liu Er, being just a five-year-old, would stand no chance against the wild beasts here. How could it dare? It seemed that being a priest had muddled its brain, seeing only the heavenly mandates but overlooking that fate could be unpredictable. Pursuing destiny deliberately could instead result in disaster. Shen Lvman, still anxious, hugged Liu Er tighter, "Liu Er, that white horse isn't good. It...in the future, don't get close it, alright?" Liu Er didn't quite understand, but compared to Xiaobai, her pet, her mother was naturally the most important. She nodded earnestly, keeping the promise in mind. Only then did Shen Lvman feel relieved. Liu Er was not like other children who might carelessly disregard their parents; whatever Shen Lvman instructed, Liu Er would obediently follow, except for that one incident involving Zhang Qiaoer... She suspected if the priest's words were true, she'd need to educate Liu Er quickly, making her less soft-hearted to avoid future hardships. As she made her way to where Jing Aoxue was, from a distance, Shen Lvman saw her sitting still, but covered in blood. Alarmed, Shen Lvman ran over, face pale, seeing Jing Aoxue's skin was marred with cracks seeping blood, covering her body in a dense network of red. Shen Lvman was terrified, reaching out but too scared to touch her, her voice sharp with panic, "Jing Aoxue!" Liu Er was also scared, circling around Jing Aoxue with red eyes, unsure what to do, before finally looking at Shen Lvman for help. Taking a deep breath, Shen Lvman knew she needed to stay calm and quickly devise a solution. Her hands shook as she retrieved a medicine bottle from her pouch, but her trembling made her accidentally crush it to pieces in her hand. Fortunately, the pills inside remained intact. Exhaling, she counted ten pills, trying to awaken Jing Aoxue, but seeing she was unconscious, Shen Lvman gritted her teeth and pushed the pills into Jing Aoxue’s mouth. Jing Aoxue didn't swallow as she remained out cold, so Shen Lvman asked Liu Er to fetch water from the river. Liu Er hurriedly filled the bamboo container and returned, while Shen Lvman seized the chance to press a kiss to Jing Aoxue’s lips, using her tongue to push in the pills. When Liu Er returned with the water, Shen Lvman asked her to turn around before drinking some water herself to feed it to Jing Aoxue mouth to mouth. Uncertain when the pills might take effect, Liu Er anxiously asked, "Mom, can I turn around now?" Shen Lvman replied, channeling Wood Energy into Jing Aoxue's body. The damaged skin started to heal but soon shattered again. Jing Aoxue involuntarily opened her eyes, and just when Shen Lvman thought she might find relief, Jing Aoxue spat out a mouthful of blood, staining Shen Lvman's front. Tears welled in Shen Lvman's eyes as she embraced the weakly slumping Jing Aoxue, her voice hoarse, "What's happening to you?" Jing Aoxue blinked in confusion, grabbing her hand tremulously, "Don't worry, let's go home first, an herbal bath." Nodding with her sniffling nose, Shen Lvman agreed, "Alright, we'll do as you say." Following her lead, she urged Liu Er to keep up, taking Jing Aoxue back home along the same path. Once there, she laid Jing Aoxue on a lounge chair in the courtyard and instructed Liu Er, "Get a cup of water, and have your mother drink it." Liu Er nodded quickly, climbing a chair in the main room to pour a cup of tea before bringing it to Jing Aoxue. At this time, Jing Aoxue was in a state between waking and dreaming; her body felt like a battlefield of fire against fire, constantly erupting into fierce and violent clashes. The fiery elements in the air were brimming with intense vitality, forcing themselves upon her, despite her reluctance and lack of need. Meanwhile, the strange fire within her dantian was not one to be easily subdued, standing its ground in confrontation with these fiery elements, turning her dantian into a battleground that affected her entire meridian system. Her injuries from this time were more severe than the last. The pills she'd consumed were only a temporary reprieve, merely relieving her suffering briefly before ushering in even greater pain. If it weren't so undignified to roll around on the ground, that's exactly what she would have done. Liu Er's voice sounded faintly in her ear. Jing Aoxue tried to muster a smile, but her situation was far from optimistic—she couldn't even control her throat to swallow, let alone attempt the more challenging task of smiling. Shen Lvman moved quickly, boiling water in the kitchen before hurrying to Jing Aoxue's pharmacy to collect the pills and medicinal residue she had crafted in her spare time. Shen Lvman had been puzzled why Jing Aoxue would prepare such remedies in advance when she wasn't injured, to which Jing Aoxue had simply smiled and said, "It's always better to be prepared." Now, indeed, they were crucial. Taking a deep breath, Shen Lvman rushed to the bathroom, swiftly cleaned the area, and poured the medicinal residue into the bath tub. She didn't have time to check on Jing Aoxue's condition again; after a hurried glance, she returned to the kitchen to summon the Fire Energy in her body, forming a fierce flame in her palm. She placed her palm on either side of the teapot to speed up the boiling process. In no time, the water was boiling. She took another teapot to heat more water, then carried the freshly boiled kettle back to the bathroom to adjust the bathwater's temperature. Then, she carried Jing Aoxue from the courtyard, undressed her swiftly, and placed her in the warm medicinal bath. Jing Aoxue's body was covered in wounds, and the stimulation from the bath made her shiver. Seeing this, Shen Lvman frowned and asked, "Does it hurt a lot? Should I add more water?"