Chapter 3, a game of Dou Shou Qi.

At that moment, Ling He understood everything. There was indeed a reason for his sister to venture deep into the marshes. It was highly likely that the lord of the city had made some promise, prompting his sister to take the risk of searching for some treasure

Yuling He Zhengrong said: "Uncle Fu, you are the only one who has truly treated me well and is willing to stand up for me. Although I am young, I am not someone who does not know good from bad. I will remember your kindness.

Yu Linghe raised his head, took the elixir, and without hesitation swallowed it. At that moment, his gaze was unwavering as he said firmly: "Sister, you have always protected me in the past. Now, it is my turn to protect you."

This elixir was actually obtained by my sister at the cost of her life

Yu Linghe took a deep breath, feeling his body tremble as a result. His face turned bright red; after his rebirth, although he had acquired a new body, the issue was that this body sometimes did not cooperate very well.

Ling He felt a stir in his heart, suddenly raised his head, and said: "Sister, how did you obtain this elixir?"

Yuling shook her head repeatedly, reaching out to embrace her tightly, feeling a sense of contentment in her heart

In this peculiar world, only those who can cultivate stellar energy are worthy of respect. Yu Ziyuan was able to support her family as a woman precisely because she displayed talent in this area from a young age. Although he yearned for stellar energy in his childhood, his meridians were inherently blocked, making it impossible for stellar energy to flow through, let alone accumulate and settle.

With a bitter smile, Yu Ziyuan said, "Brother Shen, you should understand that although I have taken the Star Essence Pill and can open my meridians, I am still inferior to those who are innately capable of channeling energy. Sigh, if he begins to cultivate star power and finds that his progress is far behind others, he will likely be even more heartbroken. Sometimes I think, wouldn’t it be better to let him live a simple and unremarkable life?"

This is a game suitable for all ages, one that almost every child has played before - Jungle Chess

Yet the only thing that brought him some comfort was an object in his hand

Uncle Fu was taken aback, and with a swift step forward, he moved with such speed that there was no trace of age to be felt. With both hands supporting, Ling He was immediately lifted up against his will.

After being beaten yesterday, Young Master Yu seems to have transformed into a different person today. The previously indecisive and hesitant little fellow, who could not make up his mind about anything, has suddenly become so decisive and cheerful.

Certainly, this issue is not insurmountable. However, even a moment's thought would reveal that this matter is by no means easy to resolve

Uncle Fu shook his head and sighed, "Young Master, in life, there are often more disappointments than satisfactions, with nine out of ten things not going as one wishes. Moreover, seeking good fortune and avoiding misfortune is the instinct of ordinary people; you need not be too harsh on them."

With her eyes slightly squinted, Yu Ziyuan wore a captivating smile on her stunningly beautiful face. In her hand, she held a delicate handkerchief that exuded the fragrance of a young lady, gently brushing it across Yu Linghe's forehead. She softly said, "Little brother, do not be afraid, your sister has returned, and no one will bully you again"

The crowd gradually dispersed, and after the last person left, Uncle Fu closed the door

Sister Yu Ziyuan and Shen Sheng, who went to the lord's mansion for a banquet, did not return all night and were accommodated by the lord

At last, his fingers barely touched an object. Overjoyed, he threw his entire body forward, only to suddenly find a massive black hole in front of him, which startled him into a scream, and he woke up.

"Little brother, you had a nightmare." A very gentle voice softly sounded in my ear

He felt an overwhelming sense of shame, truly bewildered by how this body could engage in such utterly shameless behavior

Ah. Yu Ziyuan opened her small mouth in surprise, a mix of astonishment and joy, her eyes reflecting both relief and distraction, and it was truly difficult to describe that expression accurately

"Younger brother." She gently nudged him and urged in a low voice

Yu Ziyuan gently patted his back, silently offering comfort

However, they were unaware that at this moment, within Yu Linghe, who had just consumed the Star Essence Pill, a tremendous and earth-shattering change was taking place.

Yu Linghe widened her eyes and suddenly saw a face that was both familiar and unfamiliar

However, Yu Linghe possesses an indomitable spirit; he gritted his teeth and gave it his all

Yu Ziyuan gazed at him deeply and with lingering affection for a long while, and finally got up to leave.

Yu Linghe nodded gently. Although at this moment his sister's tone was still mostly teasing, he silently vowed to fulfill his promise in the future. Of course, given his current lack of strength, there was no need to say much about it.

Looking at her younger brother's serious yet somewhat unfamiliar gaze, Yu Ziyuan was momentarily taken aback, and then she smiled and said: "Rest assured, this is a significant matter that I, as your elder sister, have organized for the city lord, and it is a gift bestowed by the city lord himself"

With a bitter smile, Uncle Fu said: "Young Master, what are you doing?"

After the ceremony, he turned and entered the inner room, beginning to prepare the meal for himself.

However, she is not an ordinary person; in an instant, she had already collected her thoughts and smiled, saying: "Alright, little brother, you have grown up. From now on, I will rely on you to take care of me."

Yu Linghe was taken aback, as countless memories suddenly surged into his mind

As Yu Ziyuan looked at her younger brother whose expression was changing unpredictably, she felt an inexplicable sense of unease in her heart

As the elixir entered the abdomen, there was initially no sensation. However, just a moment later, a wave of warmth surged within the chest and abdomen. This warmth was not overwhelming, yet it spread pervasively, as if it could flow into every inch of the body, leaving not even the slightest part untouched

After hesitating for a moment, he pushed the door open and immediately saw Yu Linghe had already gotten out of bed, eagerly looking outside.

After an unknown amount of time, Yu Linghe finally managed to stop his tears. He wiped his disheveled face and said apologetically, "Sister, I am sorry for getting your clothes dirty"

"Little brother, are you not the one who desires to cultivate star power the most? What are you hesitating for?" urged Yu Linghe.

Looking down, a chess box that was extremely familiar was in hand

After a moment of sighing, Yu Ziyuan left directly. Shen Sheng hesitated several times before also bidding farewell with Fu Bo and departing.

Yu Ziyuan clapped her hands and laughed, saying: "You are truly clever, little brother, you guessed it right away." She brought the elixir to Yu Linghe's lips and smiled, saying: "Little brother, this is for you."

Although his sister has always taken good care of him, due to her frequent outings for trials, Yu Linghe has also learned quite a strong culinary skill

Yuling He reluctantly nodded, feeling dizzy and fainting.

At hetushucom.com, Ling He slightly awkwardly said, "Uncle Fu, I don't want to deal with those people"

With a hint of regret, he finished washing up and went to bed. That night, he tossed and turned, finding it difficult to fall asleep. Moreover, when he finally managed to drift off, his mind was once again filled with the myriad of miscellaneous items from the stationery store. He wanted to reach out and grab them, but no matter how hard he tried, he could not grasp anything.

Wow..." Yu Linghe suddenly shouted, collapsing into Yu Ziyuan's embrace, and began to cry out loud

Could it be that after being severely beaten, one would truly experience a change in character

After a long time, Yu Ziyuan reached out and gently pulled him up, a hint of a triumphant smile appearing on her face, and said: "Little brother, what do you think this is?" She flipped her wrist and had already taken out a porcelain bottle. As she gently removed the cap, a burst of fragrance immediately wafted through the air.

Yu Ziyuan said with a smile, "Little brother, do you still remember why you cannot cultivate star power"

Countless thoughts stirred within my heart, and I said to Ling He in a trembling voice: "Is this, perhaps, the Star Essence Pill?"

Yu Linghe stared blankly at Yu Ziyuan, feeling an inexplicable excitement deep within his heart. This was clearly not his own emotion, yet his body reacted in the most genuine way.

However, what left him somewhat disappointed was that despite employing all his means and preparing a grand feast, the only ones truly enjoying it were himself and Uncle Fu.

Taking a step forward, Yu Linghe suddenly bowed deeply to Uncle Fu and said: "Thank you, Uncle Fu, for your assistance."

In fact, in his previous life, he was only in his twenties, which is the age of youthful vigor, far from being numbed by the numerous helplessness and darkness of society. Therefore, at this moment, having seen through the attitudes of his neighbors towards him, he naturally would no longer seek to ingratiate himself.

Yu Linghe nodded repeatedly, but whether this path was truly understood remains known only to heaven

Gradually, his complexion began to take on a rosy hue, and even his entire body seemed to be slightly flushed

Uncle Fu's eyelids twitched a few times, leaving him extremely puzzled

Oh dear, Young Master Yu, what is it that you wish to do? You truly have me at my wit's end

However, Yu Ziyuan gently embraced him once more and said with a smile, "You are my brother, my only brother, so why fear crying on my shoulder?" She sighed softly and continued, "It is all my fault as an elder sister. In order to complete the task assigned by the city lord, I ventured deep into the marshes, and it took a full six months before I found a way back. These six months... you have suffered greatly."

However, these things are far removed from him and are completely out of reach

This seems to be the matter he has just devoted himself to wholeheartedly and finally grasped

Shen Sheng let out a bitter laugh; this matter was not something he could resolve.

Outside the door, Shen Sheng had been waiting for a long time. He looked at Yu Ziyuan's slightly haggard face and said with a pained heart: "Ziyuan, Ling He has already taken the Star Essence Pill, so you need not worry any longer"

Yu Linghe blinked his eyes; although he knew that this item was undoubtedly extremely precious, he was at a loss due to his complete lack of knowledge about it

A look of joy appeared on Yu Ziyuan's face as she softly said: "Little brother, the elixir is about to take effect. You should sleep well. Once you wake up, your meridians will naturally be unblocked, and in the future, you will be able to cultivate star power."

He seemed to have entered an unknown space, where many objects were floating. As he focused his gaze, he recognized each item; they were indeed various products from a stationery store