Safeguarding fate: unexpected arrival
As we emerged from the Cosmic Nexus, the world outside seemed to have taken on a new glow. Colors were more vibrant, energies pulsed with greater intensity, and I could sense the interconnectedness of all things more profoundly than ever before. My journey with Yue Ling had not only granted me incredible powers but had also transformed my perception of reality.
After all this adventure i thought of returning to my abode,the cave,even though i learnt a lot in Astral Nexus and Cosmic nexus but now i wanted to find out the reason behind my injuries which didn't get fully healed that one injury which is so vital that no matter what i do i am not able to heal it.What is the reason behind this?this one question is always striking my mind in every moment.I don't even know how much time or things will it take to cure this last one injury.
As i returned to my abode i started cultivating to find a way to cure it but days and months went by and i wasn't able to find a clue to heal it neither i was able to know what kind of injury it was ,In all this time system just went silent it didn't say a word since our last conversation.
Suddenly one day someone came near the cave and tried to barge in due to that barrier he wasn't able to get inside as soon as i felt that sudden shift of energy i knew something was amidst so i tried to put my pressure and said with an angry voice,"Who dares to barge in my abode,do you have a death wish".
In return a got a trembling voice,"Forgive me senior,i didn't knew someone was here i was just trying to save this newborn master of mine,there are several powerful people after us who are trying to kill my master's kid,they have killed his parents i just want to save him.Please forgive i had no intention of disturbing your peace."
As I listened to the trembling voice and sensed the urgency in their words, my anger began to subside. I could feel the sincerity in their plea, and the mention of a newborn's life being in danger tugged at my heartstrings. Taking a deep breath, I replied in a calmer tone, "Step forward, but do not attempt any tricks. Show yourself."
Moments later, a figure cautiously emerged from the shadows. It was a young man named Li wei, his eyes filled with fear and desperation. He held a small bundle in his arms – a swaddled newborn, barely a few weeks old. "Please, I beg you, spare us. We mean no harm," he pleaded, his voice quivering.
I studied him for a moment, assessing the situation. The sincerity in his eyes seemed genuine, and my intuition told me that this was not a ploy. "Tell me your story," I demanded, my voice firm yet measured.
With a deep breath, the young man began to recount his tale which revolved around his master, a practitioner of ancient and powerful arts. This master belonged to a bloodline that held significant importance and had amassed knowledge and abilities Húnwēi Clan "Hún" translates to soul, and "Wēi" conveys the concept of thread or connection. This name symbolizes their expertise in weaving together the threads of life and energy, suggesting their ability to manipulate fate. that were coveted by a malevolent group. This group sought to eliminate any trace of this bloodline to prevent its legacy from continuing.
Tragedy had struck when the group had successfully tracked down the master and mercilessly ended his life, leaving only a newborn child as the last surviving heir. The assassins' ruthless intent extended to the infant, making it a target for their sinister agenda. Fearing for the baby's life, the young man, who had been the master's loyal disciple, embarked on a journey to keep the child safe from harm and to preserve the bloodline's lineage.
Driven by desperation and a strong sense of duty, the young man managed to evade his pursuers for a time, seeking refuge in the remote location of my abode. He hoped that the child's presence there, along with his own earnest plea for help, would be enough to convince me to grant them sanctuary and protection.
As he spoke, empathy welled up within me. I remembered the interconnectedness of all things that I had sensed in the Cosmic Nexus. This infant's life was woven into the fabric of existence, just like mine. I couldn't turn a blind eye to its plight.
"You may stay here temporarily," I finally conceded. "But your presence must not disrupt my pursuit to heal my own injury. If you abide by my rules, I shall offer my protection to this child."
Tears of relief glistened in the young man's eyes as he nodded vigorously in agreement. "Thank you, senior. We will forever be in your debt."
I called upon Yue Ling and ordered him to leave no survivors who are pursuing them and to leave no clue that anyone can find them in future and asked him to disguise their death and no one else should be able to come here again cause i knew that it will hinder my growth as well as my enemies will find me out if they come near harmony peak.It will become far more complicated if they come across me and it will difficult even for me to take care of them.
With the child's safety ensured, I returned to my cultivation, now fueled by a renewed sense of purpose. The young man and the infant brought a new dimension to my solitary existence, reminding me that even amidst my quest for personal healing, there were others whose lives were intertwined with mine in ways I couldn't have foreseen. And so, the journey continued, with the promise of healing, protection, and perhaps even a chance to uncover the mystery behind my own lingering injury...
To be continued...