bookbashuk Chapter 1317 Planning an Escape Route
Chapter 1317 Planning an Escape Route
Shao Yun was quite taken aback by Silky's unusually serious attitude. As he sat down on the small bed, he nervously said:
"Damn, you really scared me. I hope it's just a minor problem. Don't joke with me like that."
Silky walked up to Shao Yun, making sure her tone was clear enough.
“I’m not joking with you, this is very important… Before I talk about Xi’s condition, I want to ask you a question first: are you aware of your wife Ying’s constitution?”
When Shao Yun heard Silky suddenly mention Ying's constitution, he was taken aback for a moment, then frowned and began to think.
Then, he looked up at Skykirk and asked uncertainly, "You mean Luminous's Abyssal Power 'Toxin Filter Canister' physique?"
Upon hearing Shao Yun's words, Silky first nodded slightly, then slowly shook her head, further explaining:
"The term 'filter canister' isn't wrong, but it's not accurate enough. To be more precise, your wife Ying's constitution is actually a 'storage tank' and 'transfer station' for the power of the abyss."
She paused, organized her thoughts, and made sure Shao Yun could understand.
"To be specific, your wife Ying and your brother-in-law Kong both possess a special constitution."
"It can absorb the violent and destructive abyssal power from the outside world, and then transform it into a gentle, controllable, and usable abyssal power within its body."
"This ability to transform is innate and extremely rare."
At this point, Silky's gaze turned to Xi, who was sitting on the floor mat.
The baby was happily munching on his tiny fist, oblivious to the adults' conversation, his bright blue eyes filled with innocence.
"After examining the child with my Abyss Power, I can tell you definitively that your daughter Xi has also inherited this special constitution."
Upon hearing these words, Shao Yun's throat tightened as if something was blocking it. His arm around Xi trembled slightly, and his voice, tinged with tension and uncertainty, pressed on with:
"You mean... my daughter, like Ying and my brother-in-law Kong, can 'purify' the power of the abyss?"
He had a vague sense of unease, but still hoped that he had misunderstood.
Silky tried to explain in simpler terms: "Based on your previous understanding of the 'filter canister,' you can think of it this way..."
"Your daughter is also a 'filter' for the power of the abyss, and her abilities may gradually increase as she grows up, understand?"
Shao Yun felt like the sky was about to fall. His vision went black, and he almost collapsed onto the bed, unable to catch his breath.
Immediately afterwards, Shao Yun felt her lips go numb and her hands and feet become cold.
He looked at his daughter, who was still bewildered and gnawing on her fist not far away, and said in disbelief, "Jesus...Skirk, you're not kidding, are you? This...how is this possible?"
Silky shook her head firmly, her face devoid of any hint of jest, and said in an extremely serious tone:
“I’m not joking. During the examination just now, I could clearly sense that your daughter’s reaction to the power of the abyss was exactly the same as Miss Ying’s and Mr. Kong’s.”
“When the power of the abyss approaches her, it is spontaneously drawn to her body and begins to slowly transform; there is no mistake in this reaction.”
Shao Yun closed his eyes and felt a sudden dizziness. His body fell backward uncontrollably, collapsing onto the single bed where Shen He was resting.
His mouth was agape, his chest heaving violently, and he began to spasm his breathing like a drowning man. His mind was a mess, filled with the news that his daughter had inherited the Ying physique.
"This...this is insane..."
Shao Yun's voice was broken and intermittent. He was completely unable to accept this fact for a moment. The huge shock almost made him faint and go to see "Night God".
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After what seemed like an eternity, Shao Yun's breathing finally became easier.
He felt some strength returning to his body, so he raised his hand and rubbed his still numb cheeks vigorously for a while, which cleared his muddled mind a bit.
He slowly opened his eyes, his gaze falling on Skylark, who was waiting quietly to the side. He then asked, "Shine... does Shiny know about this? Does she know that our daughter also inherited this constitution?"
The thought that Yingruo might break down just like him upon hearing this news left Shao Yun unsure how to face it.
Silky shook her head gently and explained calmly, "No, she doesn't know. She only knows about her own and Kong's constitutions. As for the baby's condition, only you and I know for now."
"I only confirmed Ying's physique during this training trip, which is why I thought of coming over to confirm your daughter's."
Shao Yun propped himself up on his arms and slowly sat up. His teeth were still a little numb, and he said hesitantly:
"Should I tell her? I'm afraid she'll worry if I do, but if I don't... I feel it's wrong to keep it from her, after all, she's also a mother."
Seeing that Shao Yun was on the verge of losing his ability to think, and based on her understanding of "crises need to be dealt with early," Skirk offered her advice:
“Go ahead and tell me. It’s always better to prepare early for things that concern your child’s future than to be kept in the dark and then scramble to catch up when something goes wrong.”
"Although Miss Ying can be emotional at times, she is very strong. After learning the truth, she was able to work with you to find a way to protect the baby."
Shao Yun took a deep breath and looked at his daughter, who was still focused on gnawing on her fist on the floor mat.
The little guy's crystal-blue eyes were as pure as flawless gemstones, completely unaware of the fate that awaited him.
He slowly said to Silky, "Okay, thank you for telling me all this..."
Although he was filled with anxiety at that moment, his gratitude towards Skylark was also genuine.
Immediately afterwards, Shao Yun made a firm decision, raised his head, and looked directly at Silky.
"By the way, Skykirk, I have another question for you, and it might be a bit cruel."
Seeing his serious expression, Skykirk also dropped her previous composure and nodded slightly: "What's the problem? Tell me."
Shao Yun's fingers unconsciously clenched the hem of his clothes, his voice low: "You can travel through the universe, right?"
Silky didn't deny it, and nodded frankly. Traveling between different universes was not difficult for her, and it was nothing to hide.
"That's right, so what? Why are you asking this?"
Shao Yun narrowed his eyes and then asked, "The Evil Knight told me before that Teyvat doesn't have many years left to live, and the whole world will soon face the crisis of destruction."
"You've traversed the universe and are very knowledgeable. Do you think what he's saying is true? Teyvat... is it really coming to an end?"
Silky was silent for a moment, then nodded again without dodging the question, answering truthfully:
"More or less. Before I entered Teyvat, I could clearly sense that the spatial barriers outside Teyvat were becoming weaker."
"If we don't find a way to save the world now, based on my estimated rate of erosion, Teyvat will probably only last two or three years at best."
"Once the Dark Fate completely breaks through the spatial barrier, the entirety of Teyvat will be swallowed up. That means everyone on this planet will die..."
Shao Yun pursed his lips, stood up, and said very seriously, "Skirk, can I make a deal with you?"
Looking at Shao Yun's appearance... After learning about the crisis in Teyvat and his daughter's special constitution, Shao Yun's biggest concern was undoubtedly the safety of his family.
She didn't beat around the bush and directly pointed out Shao Yun's thoughts.
"A deal? You mean a deal to take your family out of Teyvat?"
Shao Yun was surprised that Silky had guessed so accurately. After a moment of surprise, he stopped hiding his intentions and said bluntly, "Yes, that's the deal."
"I know it may be too early to say this now, but I have to prepare in advance."
"If it really comes to the worst, when Teyvat is about to collapse, could you take our family away from here to a safe place?"
Skork still held a sliver of hope for Teyvat's future, believing that with the abilities of the Teyvat natives, they should be able to find a way to save the world.
But she also knew that Shao Yun's worries were not unfounded; it's always good to be prepared.
Moreover, she still owed Shao Yun a favor. If Shao Yun hadn't killed the Extreme Evil Riders back then, she might not have been able to get rid of that trouble.
She nodded slightly and said sincerely, "I'm not sure how things will turn out, and I hope Teyvat can weather this crisis."
“But if you really need it, I’d be happy to help your family… If it comes to the very end and there’s really no other way, I’ll take you and your family away.”
Upon hearing this, Shao Yun felt a huge weight lifted from his heart, and he quickly said gratefully to Silkock:
"Thank you! I will remember this kindness. Once this is over, I will definitely reward you handsomely."
Skork politely declined, saying calmly, "No need. You killed the Evil Rider and did me such a big favor; I should repay this debt."
"Helping your family now is what I should do, and I don't expect any reward."
Immediately afterwards, Skork, unable to bear the overly formal atmosphere of gratitude, prepared to leave the room.
"However, it's too early to talk about these things now. I've said everything I needed to say. I'll go to the study on the first floor for a while. Just call me when dinner is ready."
After leaving those words, Silky turned and walked towards the door, her steps still light, and she quickly disappeared outside, leaving Shao Yun alone in the nursery.
Shen He, who had been waiting outside for a long time, finally couldn't resist and came in.
Her beautiful yet slightly worried face was fixed on Shao Yun inside the room and the baby sitting on the floor. She asked softly:
"Mr. Shao Yun, how is the baby? Is there anything bothering him?"
Faced with Shen He's concerned gaze, Shao Yun felt a pang of anxiety, but in the end, he did not tell Shen He, the child's godmother, about his daughter's constitution.
He forced himself to remain calm and told a lie.
"Don't worry, the baby is perfectly fine and very healthy..."
Hearing this, Shen He's heart, which had been hanging in suspense, finally relaxed a little, and a relieved smile appeared on his face.
Immediately afterwards, she quickly walked to Xi, who was happily gnawing on her little fist on the ground, carefully picked the little one up and gently said:
"See, I told you so! How could my sweet baby possibly get sick? With your godmother here to take care of you, you'll definitely grow up safe and sound and healthy!"
After saying that, he gave Xi a quick kiss on her pink cheek.
At this moment, Shao Yun's feelings were extremely complicated. He silently watched the heartwarming scene before him, and a warm feeling welled up in his heart.
Then, he couldn't help but raise his hand and gently pat Shen He's head, sincerely praising her: "Shen He... you are a very responsible godmother. I feel incredibly lucky. Thank you for living with us."
Shen He was stunned by what he heard, clearly not expecting Shao Yun to praise him so directly and sincerely.
After a while, she came to her senses, a shy blush instantly spreading across her cheeks. She then stammered her gratitude to Shao Yun.
"Thank you... thank you for your praise, Mr. Shao Yun. I... I just did what I could... um..."
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