svetikya Chapter 8 No More Laughter
Chapter 8 No More Laughter
"Oh, what a tragedy!"
Shi Zhao slowly woke up, his face full of haggardness and sorrow.
She didn't actually fall asleep; only her physical body fainted. Her almost solidified primordial spirit allowed her to "witness" the bone-setting process from another perspective.
Feeling a slight unease in her chest, she was momentarily speechless.
What use would I have for this Supreme Bone?
Shi Zhao could understand the thoughts of Shi Ziling and his wife, but that didn't mean she could accept it; it didn't take her opinion into account at all.
"In the end, it's still too weak..."
She murmured to herself, for the first time so desperately wanting to have power, and for the first time clearly realizing that weakness is the original sin.
Without strength, everything is just empty talk. All the talk of avoiding disaster and reminding others to be on guard is ultimately nothing more than begging for charity from others.
She never wanted to experience that feeling of helplessness again!
"Only by becoming stronger can we succeed!" she realized.
Only by possessing power can one do what one wants and take control of one's own destiny.
Thinking of this, she subconsciously touched her chest and sighed softly. She couldn't avoid this calamity with the small stone after all. Then she thought of another large stone.
What role did Shi Yi play in this matter?
"I even took on the enormous karma of the Supreme Bone for you, so don't let me down."
If Shi Yi continues to become selfish and ruthless, the two of them will have no choice but to go their separate ways... No, she's going to beat him to death, she'll beat him every time she sees him!
"Xiao Zhao, you're finally awake."
Soon after, Qin Yining arrived, forcing a bitter smile on her face.
"Hmm," Shi Zhao replied calmly.
Seeing her so calm, Qin Yining's face paled slightly, realizing that the child had also been hurt this time.
Yes, she and Hao'er have such a good relationship, like siblings, how could she accept the bones in her brother's body with peace of mind?
"I'm sorry, Xiao Zhao, I was too willful, forcing you to reconnect with the Supreme Bone..."
Shi Zhao shook his head and asked, "Why didn't you keep an eye on Xiao Hao?"
Although she found it hard to accept the continuation of the Supreme Bone, she could understand it. However, she could not understand or accept the fact that the couple had not taken good care of Xiao Shi.
All my previous efforts have been in vain.
Even though we tried our best to warn them, they still managed to get away with it. Don't talk about how even the best precautions can go wrong, or how there's no such thing as being able to guard against thieves for a thousand days. Since it has already happened, these are all empty words.
Upon hearing this, Qin Yining was first slightly taken aback, and then she could no longer hold back her tears.
It turns out that her complaint was about not taking good care of the child, not the discomfort she thought she was experiencing during the bone setting. It was pure love for her younger brother, and her thoughtfulness was heartbreaking.
"Let me go see Xiao Hao," Shi Zhao sighed softly.
Xiao Shihao was pale, coughing constantly, shivering frequently, and feeling cold all over.
She picked up the little one, and wisps of energy emanated from her chest, nourishing the little one with her own vital energy, which improved the little one's complexion considerably.
"Similar and related essences have miraculous effects, but they are only a drop in the ocean. You have just reconnected the Supreme Bone. Doing this will harm yourself." Fourth Grandfather was also there and couldn't help but advise against it.
"It's alright," Shi Zhao said stubbornly.
She craved power more than ever before, but remained steadfast in her beliefs.
"Sister, I'm so sleepy," Xiao Shi said weakly as he opened his eyes.
"Sleep well, your sister is here." Shi Zhao forced a smile, but couldn't manage it. She could only pat him gently to lull him to sleep.
Poor little stone, it still had to suffer this calamity.
Although he eventually managed to pull through on his own, the situation is different now, and staying in the Prince Wu's mansion is still not conducive to his growth.
Because as long as he is alive, there will always be people who are uneasy.
The idea that a born supreme being could survive tribulations after losing his supreme bone is quite astonishing. At the very least, the Rain Clan and those close to Shi Yi's lineage will surely launch a covert attack.
When Shi Ziling returned, exuding a murderous aura, Shi Zhao said to them, "I think if we can find the true ancestral land of our clan, perhaps we can restore Xiao Hao."
She knew very well that the so-called ancestral land was just a village in the wilderness, very ordinary, yet also extraordinary. It not only preserved the most precious ancient elixir formula of the Stone Kingdom, but also the Willow Goddess was reborn there.
Only that secluded yet benevolent place could allow Xiao Shi to grow up safely and become his safe haven.
"We also wanted to go to our ancestral homeland, but due to ancestral precepts, the Shi Kingdom had long severed ties with it, and in the end, we couldn't find it even if we wanted to," Shi Ziling sighed.
Fourth Grandfather noticed that Shi Zhao was staring intently at him. He scratched his head, somewhat puzzled. After thinking for a moment, he finally made a decision that went against the ancestors' wishes:
"I have a fragment of a map here that might be helpful to you."
The Shi couple were thrilled and immediately decided to go and find the ancestral home of the Shi clan.
Before leaving, Shi Zhao hugged Xiao Shi tightly one last time and whispered in his ear, "Xiao Hao, you are a born supreme being, you will be alright, you will definitely get better!"
Even knowing the possibilities of the future, such a farewell is still too heartbreaking.
After making preparations, Shi Ziling and his wife quietly set off with their son, Xiao Shi, bidding farewell to the bustling capital and leaving behind the vast ancient kingdom, heading towards the frontier and venturing deep into the wilderness...
"Child, I know that even without the Supreme Bone, you are no longer a caged bird, but for now, I can only ask you to stay confined in the mansion," the Fourth Master said with pity.
Shi Zhao shook his head and remained silent, continuing his cultivation on his own.
After this upheaval, a group of elders who had not appeared for a long time came out of seclusion in the Wu King's Mansion, and naturally they kept a close watch on her.
In their view, even a broken Supreme Bone is still a Supreme Bone, and they absolutely cannot allow her to run around and cause further chaos.
The departure of Shi Ziling and his wife brought a sense of relief to the atmosphere in the Prince's mansion.
King Wu finally made an appearance and affirmed Shi Zhao's identity and status. Soon, the royal palace was divided into two factions: some supported the Supreme Bone, while others supported Double Pupil.
Shi Zhao didn't care about the behind-the-scenes battles. At least for now, no one dared to make a move in the open. He would take the benefits he could and enjoy them first.
"King Wu personally granted you permission to enter the Imperial Palace and Temple to observe the bone inscriptions and precious techniques. What a rare opportunity!" Fourth Grandfather exclaimed.
He has now become Shi Zhao's de facto guardian. After learning a lesson through blood and tears, he stays by Shi Zhao's side every day, doing his best to protect him.
"How long can I stay there?" Shi Zhao asked.
"Do you intend to stay here?" Fourth Master said with a smile, but seeing her serious expression, he suddenly became a little uneasy.
Could this child really want to live in the temple?
The majestic palace, grand and magnificent, resembles an ancient temple.
At the entrance to the inner city of the palace, two enormous Bi'an beasts crouched. It is said that deep within the palace, there is an old Bi'an beast that has lived for countless years and has become a kind of sacrificial spirit, serving as the royal family's guardian beast.
In fact, one of the two national treasure techniques of the Stone Kingdom is the Bi'an Treasure Technique!
This is also Shi Zhao's goal. Although the Ten Fierce Treasure Techniques are good, she has to get her hands on them first. The various treasure techniques in the Shi Kingdom's collection in the early stages are definitely enough for her to use.
What she needs right now is power!