Yan Hua was held in Bai Yue’s arms, and the black mist surrounding her began to slowly dissipate.
At the same time, the flesh and blood scattered on the battlefield by Yan Hua also turned into thin streams of fresh blood, wriggling and gathering like living creatures, flowing across the ground.
The blood streams converged toward Yan Hua, burrowing into the densely packed wounds on her body.
As these streams of flesh and blood fused into her, Yan Hua’s body began to regenerate, gradually restoring its original form.
Eyes grew back in her hollow sockets, and the black thread marks stitching her features faded away as new facial features slowly took shape.
Her eyelashes trembled lightly as she opened her lively, blood-red eyes, though her pretty face still held a hazy confusion.
“Master….”
Yan Hua called out weakly.
Hearing this, Bai Yue looked at Yan Hua’s recovering body and couldn’t help but rejoice.
“Yan Hua, how do you feel?”
“I just feel a bit sleepy and tired… I can’t move…”
“It’s alright. Master is holding you. If you’re tired, just sleep well for a while.”
Bai Yue comforted her softly.
She checked carefully, sweeping her Divine Sense over Yan Hua’s body.
Yan Hua’s body had fully recovered, without a single trace of injury.
This made Bai Yue breathe a sigh of relief.
Yan Hua nodded and contentedly buried her small face into Bai Yue’s neck, closing her eyes to rest.
Seeing that Yan Hua in her arms was unharmed, she turned to the injured Mu Chenxi.
“Are you alright, Chenxi?”
Still holding Yan Hua, she reached out with her other hand and helped Mu Chenxi up.
“I’m fine, Master. I’m alright.”
Mu Chenxi replied weakly.
“What about Qiuyue? How is Qiuyue?”
Mu Chenxi asked again.
“I’m fine.”
Su Qiuyue’s voice rang out as her Soul emerged from Mu Chenxi’s body, though it appeared dim and fading.
It was clear her Remnant Soul had been severely depleted, looking as if it might dissipate at any moment.
Bai Yue was startled at Su Qiuyue’s condition and hurriedly spoke.
“Qiuyue, quickly enter my Sea of Consciousness to recover.”
She was truly afraid Su Qiuyue’s Soul would vanish, her tone filled with urgency.
“Master, I can still hold on for a while.”
Su Qiuyue shook her head, her voice floating but carrying a trace of determination.
“Don’t be fooled by how I look. After all, I’m a Way of the Soul cultivator.”
“It’s still raining outside. You should take Yan Hua and Chenxi to shelter first, then I’ll enter your Sea of Consciousness.”
“Alright.”
Bai Yue nodded, then said,
“Then Qiuyue, temporarily stay in my body for now. After I bring them back to the bamboo house to avoid the rain, you must immediately enter my Sea of Consciousness.”
With that, Bai Yue held Yan Hua in one arm and carried Mu Chenxi on her back.
Unsteadily, she used her sword to fly toward the bamboo house by the lake.
After such a fierce battle, she was already exhausted, but she gritted her teeth and forced herself to carry both disciples into the bamboo house, gently settling them on the bamboo bed.
Then she collapsed onto the bamboo bed herself, slowly exhaling a heavy breath.
She was really too tired.
But now wasn’t the time to relax. Bai Yue remembered Su Qiuyue again and hurriedly urged.
“Qiuyue, quickly enter my Sea of Consciousness.”
“Master, you’re too exhausted. I can’t enter your Sea of Consciousness for now.”
Su Qiuyue quickly noticed the problem.
“Then what should we do?”
Bai Yue grew anxious.
“It’s fine, Master. I can last a few more days—don’t worry about how I look.”
Su Qiuyue continued,
“Master, don’t worry. I still want you to bring me back to the past. I don’t want to die—more than anyone.”
Bai Yue felt a little more at ease after hearing this and nodded, planning to rest for a while first.
At that moment, Yan Hua propped herself up with difficulty, reaching her small hand over Mu Chenxi, trying to climb into Bai Yue’s embrace.
Bai Yue hurriedly stopped her.
“Yan Hua, lie down for now.”
“Master, I want to sleep next to Master.”
Yan Hua mumbled sleepily.
Though her mind was still a little hazy, she knew exactly what she wanted.
Bai Yue had no choice but to gently pick up Mu Chenxi and lie down beside Yan Hua.
Immediately, Yan Hua clung to her like an octopus.
Bai Yue could only smile helplessly, turning to gently embrace her in return.
“Yan Hua fought hard this time. Everyone worked hard. It’s time to rest properly.”
She spoke softly, feeling a wave of exhaustion.
Mu Chenxi watched Bai Yue and Yan Hua embracing, a sour feeling rising in her heart.
She couldn’t help but turn over and, with effort, hugged Bai Yue from behind.
Bai Yue felt the embrace from behind and turned her head with difficulty to look at Mu Chenxi.
Mu Chenxi’s pale face flushed slightly, feeling embarrassed under Bai Yue’s gaze.
“Master, I also want to sleep like this, holding Master. It’s more comfortable. Is that okay?”
Mu Chenxi looked at Bai Yue expectantly.
Of course Bai Yue knew Chenxi was jealous, but she didn’t blame her and spoke gently.
“Of course, Chenxi. As long as you can rest well, it’s fine.”
As she spoke, Bai Yue reached out and gently stroked Mu Chenxi’s head.
“Mm~”
Mu Chenxi responded, hugging Bai Yue even tighter.
Feeling the strength at her waist, Bai Yue was surrounded by the warmth and comfort of being held by her two disciples.
Outside, the rain pattered softly. The weather was cool, perfect for sleeping.
Drowsiness washed over Bai Yue as well, and she said softly,
“Let’s all rest well for now. Good night.”
With that, she closed her eyes first.
Su Qiuyue’s Remnant Soul floated out from within Bai Yue, hovering in front of her.
At this moment, Yan Hua and Mu Chenxi had Bai Yue sandwiched between them, the three of them asleep together, while envy flickered in Su Qiuyue’s eyes.
She, too, wished she could be close to Master like this, but all she had left was a Remnant Soul.
She let out a long sigh, lingered for a moment, then reentered Bai Yue’s body, seeking a sliver of warmth from their connection.
***
By midnight, Bai Yue slowly opened her eyes.
After resting, she had recovered somewhat, while Yan Hua and Mu Chenxi still slept soundly, holding her tightly.
The reason Bai Yue woke was because she was worried about Su Qiuyue.
Though Su Qiuyue had said her Soul would not dissipate, Bai Yue still feared her Remnant Soul would weaken further.
If an already incomplete Soul suffered more damage, the consequences would be unthinkable.
After all, Qiuyue had paid such a great price to protect her. How could she sleep peacefully?
“Qiuyue.”
Bai Yue communicated silently with Su Qiuyue inside her body through Divine Sense.
“Master?”
At that moment, Su Qiuyue was focused on stabilizing her Remnant Soul, but upon hearing the call, she stopped adjusting her breath.
“Try entering my Sea of Consciousness now. I’ve rested for a while and my spirit is steadier.”
Bai Yue reminded her.
Without hesitation, Su Qiuyue replied softly and attempted to enter Bai Yue’s Sea of Consciousness.
This time, it went smoothly.
She successfully entered the Sea of Consciousness.
As soon as she arrived, Su Qiuyue saw a familiar hospital room.
On the hospital bed lay Bai Yue in a patient’s gown, about to go to sleep.
Seeing Su Qiuyue appear in the room, the Bai Yue in the hospital gown looked surprised.
“Qiuyue, you came to see me too?”
Looking at Bai Yue on the bed, Su Qiuyue felt a bit nervous.
Although she had seen Bai Yue in a hospital gown before through Mu Chenxi’s memories, this was her first time experiencing the Sea of Consciousness herself. She stood frozen, unsure of what to do.
“Master.”
Su Qiuyue called out timidly.
“Qiuyue, why are you standing there? Are you dumb?”
“It’s time to sleep, hurry over here and lie down with your Master.”
After speaking, Bai Yue patted the bed beside her, signaling for Su Qiuyue to join her.