infodatos Chapter 33 Strange Phenomena
Chapter 33 Strange Phenomena
After a while, rays of light burst forth from Cai Xuan's body, subtly intertwining with the light emanating from Xi'er and the seven little golden melons.
Rays of light and precious energy gathered together, gradually condensing into a huge light shield, like an inverted glass bowl, completely enclosing the large golden gourd vine, the seven small golden gourds, Xi'er, and Cai Xuan inside.
Inside the light shield, time seemed to stand still.
A strange fragrance filled the air, neither floral nor fruity, but an indescribable, intoxicating sweetness. The inner walls of the light shield shimmered with iridescent light, like the aurora borealis dancing in the night sky, dazzling and radiant.
A hazy halo appeared above Cai Xuan's and Xi'er's heads.
The halo flickered, rising and falling like breathing. In the halo, one could vaguely see something slowly taking shape – it was fortune, good luck, the most mysterious and unpredictable force of destiny in the world.
This is the blessed spirit that Cai Xuan and Xi'er transformed from after consuming the blessed ginseng.
Streams of auspicious light, accompanying the soup they consumed, emanated from the two figures, rising slowly and converging at the top of the light barrier. The moment the two halos touched, a deep hum resonated, like an ancient bell echoing through the heavens and earth. The merged auspicious light slowly descended, resonating powerfully with the innate radiance of the seven small golden gourds!
In an instant, the area within the light barrier was filled with dazzling light and abundant precious energy.
Eight beams of light, like eight giant dragons, tumbled and danced within the light shield, intertwining and nourishing each other, transforming this small space into a sacred domain.
Deep within the core root of the giant pumpkin vine, a drop of crimson blood lies dormant.
That was the blood that Cai Xuan had accidentally dripped onto the giant golden gourd seedling when he accidentally cut his finger. At the time, he was busy building a trellis for the seedling, and the blood dripping from his wound was quietly absorbed by the seedling without him noticing. The giant golden gourd vine carefully preserved this drop of blood deep within its core root, wrapping it tightly with the essence of the golden gourd, as if it were treasuring a supreme treasure.
At this moment, amidst the rosy glow and precious light of the sky, this drop of blood, which had been sealed away for so long, was awakened.
It flows slowly along the thick veins of the giant pumpkin vine, winding through the tendrils.
Where the blood flowed, mysterious patterns appeared on the vines, marks left by the power of the primordial energy of heaven and earth. At the top, the blood split into eight thin streams, each flowing into one of the seven small golden gourds. The last stream, through the invisible connection between the vines and Xi'er, quietly seeped into Xi'er's bloodline.
This drop of blood is like a key, or a trigger.
In an instant, countless threads burst forth from Xi'er and the seven golden gourds, flying into Cai Xuan's body.
A vast and intricate web of fate, drawn by blood and centered on Cai Xuan, tightly connects Cai Xuan, Xi'er, and the seven little golden gourds. Cai Xuan's blessings and spiritual energy flow continuously along these threads to Xi'er and the golden gourds; while their innate spirituality and the inherent fortune of heaven and earth also flow back to Cai Xuan along these threads.
From this moment on, their fates were truly intertwined, inseparable.
At that moment, Cai Xuan clearly sensed the presence of the seven little golden gourds—not with his eyes, not with his ears, but with his heart. He could feel their faint heartbeats, their longing for birth, and their curiosity and anticipation for this unfamiliar world.
At the same time, the seven little golden gourds also sensed Cai Xuan's presence.
Their melon-shaped bodies trembled slightly, as if they were softly calling out a name—"Brother".
Outside the protective barrier, the night sky was clear and the Milky Way shone brightly. A shooting star streaked across the sky, disappearing into the horizon with a long trail of flame, as if the heavens and earth were celebrating this miraculous moment.
After an unknown amount of time, the light barrier gradually receded, and the glow of the sunset slowly faded.
The precious light emanating from the seven small golden gourds gradually dimmed, returning them to their original simple and unadorned appearance. However, the patterns on the gourds became clearer than before, with faint flowing light moving within them, as if they had been branded with some kind of mysterious mark of heaven and earth.
After a satisfying meal, Cai Xuan and Xi'er leaned against the railing, gazing at the starry sky.
A gentle night breeze, carrying the scent of grass and earth, blew from afar, brushing against their hair. From the distant mountains and forests, the occasional low growl of an unknown beast could be heard, but before this wooden house bathed in moonlight, everything seemed so peaceful and serene.
Suddenly, Xi'er turned her head and looked at Cai Xuan, saying, "Brother, you've become more handsome."
Cai Xuan arrogantly raised his chin and said, "Brother has always been this handsome." Then, he made an "eight" shape with his right hand, held it horizontally in the center of his face, and slowly stretched it up to the top of his head. Looking at them, he said coolly, "When Brother Xuan appears, who can compete?"
"Giggle giggle"
Xi'er burst into laughter, her laughter echoing through the night sky.
The seven little golden gourds on the wooden frame also seemed to laugh, their "hee-hee-ha-ha" sounds rising and falling like a flock of amused birds swaying back and forth on the vines.
Cai Xuan glanced at them disdainfully; in this era, no one would believe the truth.
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I ate too much for dinner and couldn't fall asleep at all while lying in bed.
Out of sheer boredom, he picked up the "Records of Herbal Medicines of the Mysterious Wilderness," which he used as a pillow, and began to read. He'd recently gone into the forest, and thanks to the book's contents, he hadn't recognized so many things; otherwise, he wouldn't have known. So, the book did have its merits, and he should refer to it more often.
Xi'er, who had already closed her eyes, got up again and curiously came over when she heard the sound of turning pages.
"Do you want to see it? Here you go."
Seeing her curiosity, Cai Xuan gave her the book. Although the little one couldn't read, the pictures were beautiful, so she should be able to understand a little.
Xi'er took the book and happily started flipping through it, faster and faster.
Suddenly, a soft light shone from the book and entered between Xi'er's brows. The light came without warning and disappeared just as quickly. Xi'er was startled, as if frozen in place.
Cai Xuan was startled and quickly asked, "Xi Xi, are you alright?"
Xi'er was a little dazed, but she snapped out of it when she heard his words. She shook her head and said, "It's nothing." Before she could finish speaking, she suddenly cried out, "Ouch!" and covered her head, wrinkling her little face as she said, "It feels like there's an extra book in my head..."
"What book?" Cai Xuan's heart tightened.
"It's this one. I don't know how it got into my head." Xi'er pointed to "The Record of Herbal Medicines in the Mysterious Wilderness". The pages were closed, and the book lay there quietly, as if nothing had happened.
"Um?"
Upon hearing this, Cai Xuan frowned, about to ask another question.
Suddenly, a cool sensation swept through my mind. A glimmer of light, like the dawn, silently emerged from the depths of my consciousness. In an instant, the light dissipated, revealing the outline of a book, with the words "Records of Mysterious Wilderness Herbs" prominently displayed.
Cai Xuan frowned even more deeply.
He looked at the book lying quietly on the bed, then touched his head, his expression complicated. How did this damn book get into my head?
And they make two portions at a time.
He glanced at Xi'er suspiciously. The little girl had her eyes closed and was seriously "flipping through" the virtual book in her mind, with a slight upturn at the corner of her mouth, as if she found it quite fun.
Cai Xuan sighed, picked up the book from the bed, and turned a couple of pages.
The words are still the same words, the pictures are still the same pictures, exactly the same as before, and there is no sign of anything different.