aircannonsinc Chapter 1304 Like a Fat Sheep 1
Chapter 1304 Like a Fat Sheep 1
Seeing her bewildered expression, Skykirk decided to combine the information he had with her to give her a more detailed analysis.
"Let me tell you slowly. Based on what my master, Ji Eqi, said before his death, and what I learned these past few days while chatting with your brother at your house."
“The Evil Knight once took one-fifth of the Abyss Power from your brother Kong’s body. At that time, that part of the power had already been transformed by Kong, so absorbing it would not have any side effects on him.”
She paused, then emphasized her words, explaining each one carefully:
"This means that as long as someone can make you actively or passively absorb a large amount of frenzied abyssal power, and after you transform it into a mild form and store it in your body, that person can then absorb this power from your body and perfectly possess it without having to worry about being devoured by the abyssal power."
"Just think about it, how many people would go crazy over this kind of 'risk-free way to acquire power'?"
After listening to Silky's analysis, Ying's doubts were gradually replaced by tension.
She pursed her lips, her fingers unconsciously clenching the hem of her clothes, her voice trembling slightly:
"Why does this sound like... I'm some kind of 'transfer station' that specializes in 'purifying' the power of the abyss? And the kind where others can freely take the fruits of their labor?"
As Silky looked at Ying's tense and worried expression, a thought suddenly flashed through her mind.
Shao Yun's strength is unfathomable; he can even defeat the Extreme Evil Rider. Is this related to his use of Ying's special physique?
Thinking of this, her eyes narrowed and her gaze sharpened as she asked directly, "Speaking of which, Mr. Shao Yun, have you ever taken advantage of your special physique?"
Seeing that Ying was stunned and didn't react, Silky added another sentence, her tone even more direct.
"Or, did he do anything unusual to your body? Like making you absorb some kind of power, or extracting energy from your body?"
She did have some conspiracy theories, after all, Shao Yun's strength was abnormally powerful. If he really used Ying's physique to enhance himself, then everything would make sense.
Upon hearing this, Ying was stunned for a moment, and then an extremely embarrassing memory suddenly flashed through her mind.
One evening, Shao Yun, for some unknown reason, wanted to play "land rowing" with her in order to improve their relationship.
At the time, she didn't understand what it meant at all. It wasn't until Shao Yun explained that she realized how outrageous the game was. She was so scared that she covered her bottom and ran out of the bedroom as fast as she could.
(That night, Ying hid in the nursery to rest with the baby and Shen He...)
That place is for defecating, how can you do that kind of thing there! What if you cause a massive hemorrhage!
That was the only time Shao Yun made an "abnormal move" towards her body; otherwise, their relationship had always been normal.
Thinking of this shameful memory, Ying's cheeks instantly turned bright red, like a boiled shrimp.
She hurriedly covered her face with her hands, her voice soft and sweet: "My husband... he probably just lusts after my body, he didn't take advantage of my constitution."
"After all, well... let's not go into the specifics. It's too embarrassing to talk about such private matters between husband and wife."
Seeing Ying's shy demeanor and flushed cheeks, Silky instantly understood what was going on, realizing that she had probably asked about something she shouldn't have.
She coughed awkwardly twice, quickly changed the subject, and her tone became much lighter as she joked:
"Ahem, I just want you to be healthy. At most, I'll get you pregnant and have a baby. I wouldn't treat you as an object to increase my strength."
Paimon wasn't some innocent little dumpling anymore. He chuckled and pressed, "Luminous, what are you guys talking about? What 'lustful desires' and 'private matters'? I don't understand."
Ying became even more shy when asked the question, and quickly waved her hand, her cheeks turning so red they looked like they could bleed.
"Nothing, nothing! Don't ask so many questions, kid! Hurry up and eat, there's plenty of delicious food to keep you from asking!"
As she spoke, she grabbed a piece of leftover dry food and stuffed it into her mouth, trying to stifle Paimon's curiosity with food.
Then, Ying shook her head, quickly banishing the memory of her intimate moments with her husband from her mind, and returned to the main topic:
"Alright, alright, let's not talk about that anymore. Actually, what I'm more worried about now is what if Alice, like Barbatos, gets cornered and does something even more extreme?"
“She even said things like she was instigating me to kill my husband. I’m really afraid she’ll use even more outrageous methods to force me to submit next time.”
Ying felt a tightness in her chest at the thought of Alice's seemingly relaxed yet threatening tone.
Seeing the worry on Ying's face, Skork tried to reassure her by half-jokingly telling her:
"You don't need to worry about that. Knowing Alice as I do, she's probably only after your Fourth Descendant destiny."
"This kind of destiny is not bound by the fate of Teyvat and can break the deadlock at crucial moments. This is the real reason why she wants you to 'save the world'."
"After all, Alice is a powerful elder of the Witches' Guild and has always been committed to maintaining the stability of Teyvat's borders. What would she need the power of the Abyss for?"
"That thing should be something that needs to be eliminated by her. It's impossible for her to covet the abyssal power that you transformed into, like the Evil Knight did."
Upon hearing this, a glimmer of hope flashed in Ying's eyes.
"Really? She really only cares about my destiny?"
Just as Ying was about to believe it, Silky suddenly changed the subject, shook her head, and said frankly:
"It's fake. Because I'm not Alice, I can't fully understand her thoughts, so I'm not sure what her real purpose is."
"What I said just now was just a speculation based on my past understanding of her, and it may not be accurate."
These words were like a bucket of cold water, instantly extinguishing any hope in Ying's heart.
Ying opened her mouth, but for a moment she didn't know what to say.
Skirk's words were as good as nothing; they not only failed to resolve her worries but actually made her more anxious.
She could only helplessly complain, "What you're saying... is completely useless."
Silky shrugged, setting aside the matter, and summarized her conversation with Ying before saying:
"So... this is why you want to become stronger? To increase your strength, to prevent Alice from launching a surprise attack next time, and to protect yourself and your family?"
Upon hearing this question, Ying first nodded slightly, then shook her head, her eyes gradually dimming as she explained with a complex tone:
"Not entirely. On one hand, I want to become stronger so I can resolve my issues with Alice; on the other hand, I don't want to hold my husband back anymore, and I also want to have the ability to protect this family."
She paused, then lowered her voice even further.
"Of course, there are... other things too."
When Silky heard Ying say there were other reasons, it was like "Xiahou Dun looking at Louis XVI – he couldn't see the end of the road." How could this matter be so interconnected?
She pressed him bluntly: "Other reasons... what do you mean? Are there any more important reasons than understanding the grudges and protecting your family?"
Ying lowered her eyes, struggling to organize her thoughts, trying to describe that indescribable feeling:
"Well... my husband Shao Yun is very strong, so strong that he can easily solve any danger he encounters; he also loves me very much, and he always thinks of me first when it comes to good things."
"But because of this, I often feel a vague...insecurity?"
“I understand.” Skykirk replied almost immediately, echoing Ying’s words: “My master, the Evil Knight, was the same way. His strength was too great, so great that it inspired fear.”
“When I was with him before, even if he did nothing but stand there quietly, I could feel an invisible pressure and I couldn’t help but feel afraid.”
"I was afraid I couldn't keep up with him, afraid I would lose his interest and die at his hands."
At this point, she changed the subject and added, "But Shao Yun is different from the Extreme Evil Rider. He loves you very much, but this kind of love is not the oppressive 'control' that the Extreme Evil Rider has."
"To be specific, the way he cares about you is quite different from the abnormal master-disciple relationship that Extreme Evil Knight had with me."
Ying shrugged helplessly, a bewildered expression on her face.
"I can't quite explain what it feels like..."
"In short, what I want to do most right now is to defeat Alice with my own hands, prove myself with my strength, and make my husband look at me in a new light."
After listening, Skirk remained silent for a moment.
She wasn't very good at handling the complexities of relationships, and could only speak frankly based on her limited understanding:
"I don't really understand these kinds of feelings in relationships, but if you say so, then it is."
"Since you have such a goal, I will do my best to train you during this period, teaching you all the sword skills and combat experience I know, and improving your strength as much as possible."
She paused, her words carrying a realistic honesty, without any euphemism: "However, don't have too high expectations. Don't think you can catch up with your husband..."
"I can't describe how 'terrifying' his strength is in words. So, for you, it would be quite good if you could just make sure you don't hold him back in the fight."
Ying smiled awkwardly at the less-than-pleasant truth, but did not refute it.
"That's better than me standing still and being just a pretty face, right? At least I'm trying to move forward, even if it's a little slower."
“Indeed.” Skykirk agreed without hesitation: “Even moving forward slowly is better than staying still.”
"As long as you can stick to training, even if you only improve a little bit every day, it will add up to a considerable improvement."
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