Fighting to be Kind in a Cultivation World

Chapter 413: A Child No More

Chapter 413: A Child No More

As I look at the Nascent Soul cultivator’s daughter, Liao Bo, it becomes apparent to me that even with his near perfect corrections to his daughter’s body and brain, it still wasn’t enough to cross the biggest gap this region has in healing.

Mental health and the effect of qi on it.

The father, Liao Yan, reverted his daughter’s body and mind to a state closest to before she had gotten captured by the parasite. However, it’s clear that he didn’t know enough about the brain to tamper with her memories. Lingering issues plague her, hindering her ability to cope.

So even if her mind and body were reset to a state where she should be normal, she’s mentally regressed to a child-like state.

With this in mind, I move over to her and speak in a soft tone.

“Hi there. You’re being very brave. I’m going to use some healing on you. Is that okay?”

Liao Bo’s eyes darted to her father’s, unconsciously seeking him. He gives her a smile and a nod to calm her down. Seeing this, she relaxes and lays back down on the bed, giving an affirmation that I can heal her.

Raising my hands, I circulate my healing method through her to target her brain and mind. Healing her physical/cultivation issues, while also guiding her into an illusory space where she can better process her experiences safely. Just like the other parasite victims.

Within a moment, it’s done.

Her eyes unseal as I step back. With the first place she looks being her father.

“...Dad?”

Unlike before, her eyes are clear, with her voice coherent.

I can see the tears cresting on his eyes as he bursts through the protective layer of the room to wrap her in a hug. Now sobbing, with her soon following.

“Bo....Bo....you’re finally well.... Bo....”

“Daddy, I was so scared....”

Considering everyone around, I eased them into the hallway, away from the crowds, so they can have some privacy. Before I head out, I look up at the Masters to verify that I can handle this.

Of course, they nod, letting me lead the two out of the room for a bit. However, I notice something about one of the Masters.

Madame Liao Mingxia seems pretty emotional as well, which from my scan causes me to realize that she is actually distantly related to Liao Yan. This may be why he received special permission for the healing attempt.

Once I lead the father and daughter pair into a private room, I leave them to talk, after reassuring them she’s healed. I then head back to the open room, with the Masters and crowd.

I can always talk to Liao Yan after. For now... I need to finish this up.

With my healing, though, she now looks like a woman in her late 20s... and most importantly, I’ve given her the push needed to take her into Nascent Soul, just like Sister Nuan.

Her eyes are shaking at the changes in herself.

“You...”

I interrupt her, even though it’s a little rude, to communicate something vital.

“Madame Liao, please don’t circulate your qi until you are ready to move to Nascent Soul. So that way you don’t start the tribulation now.”

My eyes glance toward Sister Nuan, thinking about how we had to deal with that situation when I healed her.

She falls silent, her eyes locked on me. Madame Qian murmurs, admitting her held suspicions.

“I see why the leader so desperately wanted to recruit you into the Association.”

Like the others, her cultivation base has risen from the optimization. Her appearance also looks more youthful, though she was already appearing youthful before.

Madame Liao speaks.

“You should leave quickly with Liao Yan and his daughter. I'm sure you have much to discuss with him, but soon many people will swarm this area, seeking to exploit you. Already, they are on the move here.”

She points to a back entrance.

“Go, quickly. We will be in contact with your sources.”

Her eyes flicker toward Sister Nuan, who seems to have been communicating telepathically again.

Sister Nuan seized my hand and pulled me onto her sword. Stopping by the room with Liao Yan and Liao Bo.

Liao Yan is already ready, with Liao Bo in hand on his sword. Another preparation by Sister Nuan.

In an instant, we shoot out of the building and back toward Monchon City. The Xinjiang Compound falling behind us, like a distant memory.

And only one thought left on my mind.

...now, what can I convince the father to do, now that his daughter is already healed?