"I'm sorry Uncle. I'm really sorry about this. I... I... "
"Never mind A chu! It's already come to this. You're still so young, it's only natural that you'd do something rash. Now I'd better think about How to restore Yuan Ting's health condition." Said Yuan Tan who was still downcast.
A chu tried to brace himself. He approached Yuan Tan and knelt before him. Then he said solemnly,
"Uncle, I want to apologize deeply. All of this is my fault. If there is anything I can do to help Yuan Ting's soul. Please tell me. I will definitely do anything. Even if I can exchange it for my soul. I'm willing."
Yuan Tan raised his head and looked at A chu.
"A chu get up, you don't need to kneel down and act like that. For now..."
Yuan Tan's words suddenly stopped. It seemed like he remembered something.
"Ah, that's right. If I can find out where and from which school is the source of the movements learned by Yuan Ting. Maybe I can learn how to recover it."
"Really Uncle," A chu couldn't help but ask.
"That's right. It's even possible that I can cure the illness Yuan Ting has been suffering from. A chu, where did you learn those moves? Did someone teach you?"
A Chu looked thoughtful for a moment.
Then A Chu began to tell him. Where and how he learned those moves. A chu also told the story of his late father forcing him to memorize the contents of an ancient book. It was from that book that A chu learned the moves.
Yuan Tan looked very serious, listening to A chu's story.
"A chu, are you still memorizing the contents of that book?" Yuan Tan asked.
"Of course, Uncle. Because that book is the last legacy of my late father," A chu replied solemnly.
Hearing A chu's answer. Yuan Tan's face brightened. Because he finally found a way to save his beloved daughter's soul.
"Very good! If I can study the contents of that book. I might be able to find a way. To cure Yuan Ting's illness and save her soul."
A chu Like found a ray of hope. Then he said,
"Alright Uncle. I will try to write down the entire contents of the book as soon as possible. I think it's better for you to learn the contents of the book. I believe that a person with a warrior spirit and compassionate heart like Uncle. I'm sure Father and Grandfather will agree."
"Thank you very much A chu, hopefully with this book. Yuan Ting's soul can be helped soon."
That's how it ended up. In order to help Yuan Ting's soul. A Chu decided to start writing down the contents of the book left by his late grandfather.
"The Book of Sky Destroyer Divine Art."
*****
Day and night, A Chu was busy shutting himself in his room. Writing down every sheet of the book of testament that he had memorized. In fact, A Chu only left his room during lunch, dinner, and when he went to the restroom.
A chu did all that. Because he thought. The sooner the book was completed, the sooner Yuan Ting's soul could be saved.
His uncles and aunt never bothered A chu. They were afraid they would break A chu's concentration. They were worried that A chu would make a mistake in writing the book.
It had been almost two weeks. A chu confined himself to his room. During these two weeks, A chu ate less and slept less. Even so. A chu's struggle was not in vain. The book he wrote was almost partially completed.
It turns out that writing a book is more difficult than memorizing it. This was only felt by A chu now. It was getting closer to the end. Writing the book became more and more difficult. A chu tried hard to remember, the writings contained in the book.
Basically. A chu is an intelligent child. He also had a memory that far exceeded that of other children his age. But most of the contents of the book were high-level martial arts lessons that he did not understand. There were also many pictures of the human body doing certain poses.
Therefore. The time it took A chu to finish the book became rather long. But his uncle and aunt were very patient. Instead, they kept encouraging A chu.
The thing that worried A chu the most was Yuan Ting's health. Ever since A chu started writing. He had never seen Yuan Ting once. Moreover, A chu almost never left his room. All his time was spent. To finish the book as soon as possible.
*****
One day, A Chu didn't come out of his room at all. Not even for lunch. So Yuan Tan and his wife became worried.
"Sister Lian, try to see how A chu is doing and please bring food to his room. I'm worried about A chu's condition. I don't want what happened to Yuan Ting to happen to A chu," Yuan Tan said.
"Alright," Qiao Lian replied, "I'm also worried about A chu's condition. He seems very determined to finish the book to help our daughter."
In the afternoon. Qiao Lian came to A chu's room with food. As soon as she arrived in front of A chu's room. She knocked on the door and asked,
"A chu, how are you? Can i come inside? Auntie brought some food for you."
Not long after. The door to the room opened immediately. A chu invited her aunt to come in.
"Well, you shouldn't have gone to all that trouble," A chu said kindly. "I'll just get the food from the kitchen myself. Thank you very much for your concern."
"It's okay, A chu. It's for the sake of helping our daughter. You've worked very hard. Thank you A chu," Qiao Lian said as she stroked A chu's hair "But you must also pay attention to your health. Don't forget to eat and forget to rest."
A while later. A chu ate with gusto. While Qiao Lian sat down while watching A chu. Then her gaze shifted to the table. Where A chu used to write.
The desk looked a bit messy. On the left side. There were sheets of paper scattered randomly. While on the right side there was a stack of papers that had been neatly arranged. It must be the completed part of the book. Seeing A chu's hard work. Qiao Lian was deeply moved.
"A chu, it seems like you've worked very hard. Did you find much difficulty?" asked Qiao Lian with great concern.
Hearing that question. A chu immediately sped up her meal. But before A chu could answer. Qiao Lian had already said again,
"A chu calm down, don't rush to answer Auntie's question. If you eat too fast, your stomach will hurt." Qiao Lian smiled at her niece's attitude.
Finally, after A chu finished eating. She explained to her aunt.
"I'm sorry Auntie. It looks like it will take a little longer. To finish this book," A chu said earnestly. "Oh yes, how is Yuan Ting's health progressing? It's a pity that I haven't been able to visit her."
Qiao Lian's face changed slightly. She didn't expect A chu to suddenly ask about Yuan Ting's health.
"Yuan Ting's condition still hasn't improved much. She hasn't been able to move from her bed. Although she has regained consciousness. But her body condition is still very weak. I'm afraid for the rest of her life. She will continue to be like this. Oh Yuan Ting how unfortunate," Qiao Lian said sadly.
Qiao Lian's eyes were starting to glaze over. It looked like she was going to cry soon. How could she not. When a mother has to see her only daughter. Must always lie on her bed. Weak and helpless.
"Auntie, please be strong. I will definitely try my best. To finish this book as soon as possible. So that Uncle can immediately find a way to help Yuan Ting," A chu said. Trying to calm her aunt down.
"Thank you A chu. You are indeed a good boy. I wish you really were our son." Qiao Lian hugged A chu.
After Qiao Lian left her room, A chu began to continue the book he was writing.
*****
It was already midnight. A chu started to get sleepy. Finally, he decided to sleep. It had been several days since he slept late at night. A chu turned off the lights in his room. Then he went to his bed and started to fall asleep.
No one knows how long A chu slept. Suddenly he woke up. Because his stomach suddenly hurt. Maybe it was because his stomach had been empty all day. Earlier he ate in a hurry. Now his stomach felt very painful.
A chu was about to get out of bed. But he abandoned his intention. Because suddenly he heard someone's voice. The voice sounded very close. A chu tried to shift his head slowly, so he could hear more clearly.
A chu was shocked. Because it turned out to be that person. Standing right next to his bed. The person stood with his back to A chu. So that A chu could not see his face. Not long after. The sound of someone else talking on the other end was heard again.
"Two people," A chu thought. "There's no mistaking it. There are two mysterious people in his room."
A chu tried his best. Not to make a sound. Or make any movements that might attract their attention. Even breathing was forced to be slow.
At that moment. Various kinds of thoughts. Flashed through A chu's mind,
"Who are these two people? What are they doing in my room? Are they up to no good?"
Cold sweat was already pouring down A chu's body. He tried his best to endure the pain in his stomach. Luckily at that moment. One of them stood with his back to A chu, so they couldn't see A chu's troubled face.
Suddenly one of them started talking,
"Good. Finally, this heirloom book will soon be ours. After we both practice all the knowledge contained in this book. There will no longer be anyone who can match us."
The other mysterious person chimed in, "That's right. There will no longer be anyone who can hinder our efforts. To rule the martial world."