After the half of the green heart emitted its life essence and entered Ye Die Die's body, the destructive aura within her officially disappeared.
The remaining life essence gradually soothed her exhausted mind, which had been overwhelmed by her psychic powers. It was believed that soon these life essences would help Ye Die Die fully recover from all her injuries, and she would awaken.
Upon witnessing this scene, Ah Yin retrieved the other half of the blue silver heart and closed her eyes, but a smile formed on her face.
"Sister... finally, you're safe!" Ah Yin's original blue silver grass body emitted a faint aura that continued to glow without extinguishing.
The blue silver grass spirits could sense that their queen hadn't perished but had fallen into a coma. They all breathed a sigh of relief.
Silence enveloped the scene. The stronger blue silver grass spirits paid close attention to the surroundings, as their queen's comatose state made their tribe vulnerable to external threats.
Some blue silver grass spirits and illusion butterflies were dispatched to scout in all directions, ensuring no invaders trespassed into their territory. They also informed the Antelope King of the situation.
Another group returned to recover and rest. Their current condition wasn't favorable after expending a significant amount of life essence.
The last group remained by their queen's side, ready to relay any updates as soon as she awakened.
Before long, only a few blue silver grass spirits anxiously watched over their queen, and some illusion butterflies worriedly observed their grand matriarch.
Meanwhile, Xiaowu and Er Ming were waiting there. Xiaowu had already recovered well, but she looked at Er Ming, Ye Die Die, and Ah Yin with eyes filled with concern.
Er Ming had sustained external injuries that appeared severe, as even a minor injury could affect his entire body. However, now that the underlying issue had been addressed, his body was slowly repairing itself, and his aura was gradually stabilizing and growing stronger.
With Ah Yin's assistance, Ye Die Die's physical condition had significantly improved. However, her psychic powers still required time to recover. The chaotic state of her psychic powers had been mostly alleviated with the help of the blue silver heart, but her psychic energy remained faint, gradually increasing with each passing moment.
To reach full recovery, she would need a substantial amount of time.
After using half of the blue silver heart's energy, Ah Yin fell into a deep slumber. If not for the faint trace of her aura, she might have been mistaken for an ordinary weed by other soul beasts.
Xiaowu stayed by their side, watching Er Ming, Ye Die Die, and Ah Yin. Her heart was filled with admiration and gratitude for them, but also with worry.
She knew that they had saved her life.
"If it weren't for Er Ming and Butterfly Fairy, I might not be here... And this Blue Silver King..."
Thinking this, countless memories flashed through her mind.
Xiaowu had met Er Ming through Da Ming's introduction. When she first saw Er Ming, she thought he was a very clumsy and foolish ape.
Then, Xiaowu successfully convinced them and became their Little Fifth Sister. She knew... they truly loved her.
"He really is clumsy... Er Ming is truly clumsy."
As Xiaowu thought about it, tears welled up in her eyes involuntarily.
In these memories, after her father left, Da Ming and Er Ming had always been there for her, comforting her, playing with her, and making her laugh every day.
Especially Er Ming... Although he called her Big Sister Xiaowu, his heart had always followed her lead. He listened to everything she said.
This time, he had helped her secretly escape. Without him, she wouldn't have succeeded.
"Er Ming... Mom... I was wrong. I promise to be obedient from now on and never sneak out again!"
Xiaowu choked back tears and wept, silently making a vow in her heart.
If she had known that her escapade this time would not only put herself in danger but also endanger Er Ming's life and cause the newly acquainted soul beasts to fall into a coma...
"I wish I hadn't run away this time," Xiaowu said, looking at Ye Die Die and Ah Yin, filled with self-blame. "It's all because of me. Otherwise, they wouldn't have suffered these unwarranted calamities."
She recalled the scene when she was first teased by Ye Die Die and remembered how Ye Die Die had risked her own well-being to save Er Ming after Xiaowu asked her to.
"Butterfly Fairy, if you wake up, I will truly respect you!"
In the following days, Xiaowu waited here for Er Ming, the Butterfly Fairy, and the Blue Silver King, hoping they would wake up soon.
After this incident, Xiaowu had a wake-up call and started earnestly cultivating her abilities. She realized her own shortcomings and understood that if she had stronger strength or combat skills, she wouldn't be so passive.
During this time, Xiaowu focused on improving her cultivation and occasionally stared at the three soul beasts in their comatose state, lost in thought.
And then, half a month later...
Xiaowu's cultivation was interrupted by a familiar aura, spreading throughout the Star Dou Forest and disrupting the cultivation of many soul beasts. Xiaowu sensed that it was Da Ming's aura.
"Oh no, it's been half a month since I ran away. Mom and Da Ming must be worried sick," Xiaowu said. She was about to set off towards the aura, wanting to let her mom and Da Ming know she was safe.
But as she was about to leave, she suddenly thought, "What if Er Ming wakes up while I'm gone?"
Most of Er Ming's injuries had already healed, but he was still in a deep slumber. Xiaowu hoped that Er Ming would wake up soon but also feared that he might wake up while she was away.
"If Er Ming wakes up, knowing his personality, he might fight against the Blue Silver Grass and the Phantom Butterflies," Xiaowu thought. "No... If Er Ming wakes up and attacks these soul beasts, who are still in a slumber, there might be no soul beast capable of stopping him."
"I can't let the Butterfly Fairy and the Blue Silver King wake up and witness harm befalling their species. I can't leave!"
Determined, Xiaowu remembered Er Ming's crazed appearance and firmly decided not to leave this place.
However, the aura that emanated from outside made her hesitate. She knew that her mom had been secretly grieving since her dad left, and if she were to disappear as well, her mom...
Caught in indecision, Xiaowu suddenly looked at the Phantom Butterfly beside her.
"Butterfly Fairy, can you help me deliver a message?" Xiaowu conveyed her thoughts to the Phantom Butterfly through her consciousness.
The Phantom Butterfly looked puzzled and asked, "What message?"
"Just... Can you go and deliver a message to the owner of this aura? It won't put you in any danger!" Xiaowu asked hopefully. She understood Da Ming. He had a gentle nature and wouldn't harm a soul beast without reason.
The Phantom Butterfly hesitated but eventually agreed. After all, Xiaowu was brought back by their ancestor, so she wouldn't harm them.
"The message is 'I know where Xiaowu is!' If he asks you, call him 'Da Ming' and describe my appearance. He will understand!" Xiaowu instructed the Phantom Butterfly.
Watching the Phantom Butterfly fly away, Xiaowu placed her hope in her...