Chapter 5: Divine Moon

  After Yunfeng left, Lingchen's calmness collapsed instantly. He almost stumbled towards Shui Ru's room and nearly bumped his head on the door.

  He pushed open the door and saw Ling Shui Ruo already sitting up on the bed, looking at him with a pure and beautiful smile: "Brother, who was that big brother just now? He seemed to have told you something very remarkable... It's really rare to see you get so excited."

  Ling Chen could almost hear his own rapid heartbeat, and even now, he still had a feeling as if he was in a dream. He walked to Ling Shui's side, carefully placing the box on his knee... This was not just an ordinary box, what he held in his hand was the last hope to save the person he cherished most in this lifetime... A hope that descended from heaven when all seemed lost and hopeless.

  He had never been so grateful to heaven, grateful to a person... Although Yunfeng gave him the 13223 medicine in the form of a transaction, if it really saved Ruo's life, he would remember this kindness for his whole life and would definitely keep his promise. Although, the goal of surpassing the Yun Corporation within two years was indeed too grandiose.

  According to the password given by Yunfeng, Lingchen slowly opened the metal box, inside which was placed a small brown bottle about the thickness of a middle finger. Through the bottle body, he saw the slight movement inside.

  He took out the small bottle that could save Water, and with the slightest movement, he slowly unscrewed the delicate lid. Suddenly, a strange aroma wafted out. Ling Chen's hand began to tremble slightly as he placed the small bottle at Water's lips and said softly, "Come on, Ruo Ruo, drink it quickly."

  Two small snow-white hands were placed on Ling Chen's, and only then did he realize that Ling Shui's face, which had been smiling earlier, was now covered in tears. She spoke softly: "Is this... the thing Brother got from that big brother? Can it... let me live to see the day I marry Brother?"

  Ling Xun nodded vigorously, then immediately shook his head: "It will not only let Ruo Ruo live until the day she marries her brother, but also completely recover and can accompany her brother all the way to our old age."

  "Ah!!" Ling Shui responded with the most resolute voice, holding up her brother's hand, opening her lips, and letting the cool **drop by drop into her mouth.

  If I drink it, won't I really not die and be able to stay with brother?

  Is it heaven's will, unable to bear separating me and my brother...

  I'm not afraid of dying, but I'm so scared of a world without my brother, and even more scared that he will be heartbroken and lonely after I leave...

  These three years, my brother has spent almost all his time accompanying me, giving up so many things. Actually, I've always known that my brother has many dreams and likes to do many things, but for me, he gave them all up. My brother's kindness, I will never be able to repay in this lifetime... If I really can get better, then until the day I die, I will forever live only for my brother, helping him with anything he wants to do. Even if one day my brother becomes a bad person that everyone hates and despises, I will still stand by his side, never leaving him.

  Brother, you gave me the reason to hold on until now. From now on, you are also the only reason for me to exist in this world...

  The last drop of icy liquid poured into her mouth, she closed her lips, gently swallowed the bitter taste, then opened her eyes and revealed a most beautiful smile to Ling Chen.

  Ling Xun stared at her without blinking as she drank the medicine drop by drop. After putting away the empty bottle and box, he held onto Ling Shui Rou's shoulder and asked with concern: "Rou Rou, do you feel anything unusual?"

  "Brother, this isn't a magical pill, it wouldn't take effect so quickly... However, in my body, there seems to be a slight warmth."

  "Go to sleep, you need rest the most now. When you wake up, you might be able to get out of bed and walk on your own." Ling Chen smiled as he put down Ruo's body and pulled up the quilt.

  "It definitely will!" Ling Shui smiled happily: "That big brother called Yun Feng, he's a very good person, right?"

  Ling Chen fell silent for a moment, then nodded: "From his eyes, I couldn't see any deceit. Otherwise, I wouldn't have been so reassured to let you drink that medicine."

  "Then, brother will also go to the game world and help that Meng Xin's sister, just like he promised, right?" Shui Ruo continued to ask.

  "Hmm... But I will definitely not abandon Ruo Ruo. No matter where we are, I will always be with Ruo Ruo."

  "Brother, I'm not opposed to it. On the contrary, I've always yearned for a virtual game world because in that world, no matter how severe the illness or disability, everyone has a complete body. I can run and shout like normal people, go anywhere I want, fight against small monsters that aren't scary at all... and see brother's most handsome appearance... Hehe, I just found out today that brother was so powerful in the game world, Cloud Brother said that brother is the only one who can fight 'Eve' for a long time without losing... Brother, this name 'Eve' sounds strange, who is she?"

  "Eva..." Ling Chen muttered the name, and a series of unforgettable scenes emerged in his mind. "She's a very terrifying person, from many aspects, she's even more terrifying than the Isolka virus. She's recognized as the... god among players."

  "God?" Shui Ru blinked: "Did that brother win against her in the end?"

  Ling Chen shook his head: "No... probably no one in this world can defeat her, but I didn't lose either. Three years ago, in the game 'Tian Tu', I actively challenged her to a duel, and chose a location that ordinary players couldn't reach - Yun Tang Mountain. During our battle, unexpectedly, a player climbed up... it was Cloud Wind who came to our house earlier, his game name back then was 'Lun Hui Feng Xue'. My duel with Eve was so intense that I couldn't focus on anything else, and neither could she, so we both ignored him and let him witness our battle. During the fight, my mask, which I always wore on my face, was shattered by Eve's equipment-destroying weapon, and both Eve and Cloud Wind saw my face..."

  "And then..."

  "Then... then I got angry and Xiaowa broke my mask, right on her butt with a lot of force, and then turned around and ran away." Ling Chen couldn't help but smile proudly as he recalled the scene. Of course, Yunfeng didn't see that swift and daring move, or else... maybe he would have admired him even more. There probably isn't a second person in the world who dares to touch Xiaowa's butt.

  "Heh." Ling Shui couldn't help but smile, covering her mouth with her hand.

  Then, Eve kept chasing us, and Yunfeng followed behind us, running for his life. But his speed was far from ours, and he was soon left behind. As for what happened next, Yunfeng didn't know. I ran for about half an hour before I was finally caught up by Eve. Her eyes at that time were filled with hatred, as if she wanted to chop me into seventeen or eighteen pieces. I thought we would fight again... but just then, "Tian Tu" went down for maintenance, and we were both kicked offline. After that, until today, I haven't seen her again. However... The voice paused, and a complex expression flashed across Ling Chen's face: "She should still be looking for me now."

  Ling Shui couldn't help but laugh: "Xiaoyu was originally a girl... Brother took advantage of someone else's girl, so she must come to brother for revenge. Brother must be careful in 'Shen Yue'."

  It's been a long time since they've laughed so easily. For so many years, Isolka has been the terrible nightmare that weighed on their hearts, and today, they can finally bid farewell to this nightmare - even if it's only temporary. As they laugh, they feel the freshness of the air and the brightness of the sunlight outside, and in their hearts, they silently paint a beautiful future.

  Kami Tsuki...

  …………

  In the late afternoon, Yunfeng arrived with a big sweat, bringing the gaming equipment belonging to Lingchen and Ling Shuiyue, as well as a communication device for each of them, even paying the full communication fee. Lingchen didn't decline, taking everything. In the past, in order to avoid aggravating Shuiyue's illness, he never used mobile phones with relatively strong electromagnetic pollution. Now, if the Isolka virus inside Shuiyue really fell asleep, frequent use would no longer be a problem.

  "Don't forget, the day after tomorrow at 9 o'clock. By the way, although we can't enter the game yet, character creation is already available. After you've created your character, remember to tell me its name." Yunfeng said as he was about to leave.

  Ling Chen and Ling Shui Rou's gaming devices were both small, exquisite wristbands. Ling Chen's was red, while Ling Shui Rou's was sky blue, also serving as a watch.

  Can characters be created now?

  Ling Shui seemed to have fallen asleep, Ling Chen held the gaming device and played with it for a while before finally lying down on the sand, closing his eyes, and mentally issuing the command to enter the game.

  In an instant, the gaming device on his wrist flickered with a dazzling light, and Ling Chen's vision turned white. His consciousness was momentarily dazed before suddenly clearing up, presenting to him a world of flowing lights in various colors. In this colorful world, a small, delicate shadow flew towards him... It was a tiny fairy, no larger than the palm of his hand, holding a colorful magic wand and wearing a colorful dress, accompanied by a clear and melodious girl's voice.

  "Hello, Mr. Lingchen! Welcome to the world of Shen Yue. There are only 39 hours and 42 minutes left until the opening of Shen Yue world. This is your first time using a gaming device, would you like to create a character? Ah, I forgot to introduce myself, I am the 52,000th reception spirit, the smartest and cutest one."