Fairy, Don’t Be Afraid, I’m Blind

Chapter 70: Dream Interpretation

You Su and Ji Lingruo walked at the rear of the group. As people took turns climbing the hidden ladder, You Su suddenly exclaimed when it was his turn, “Ah! I forgot a piece of dried meat. Junior Sister, come with me to retrieve it.”

Without waiting for a response, he pulled Ji Lingruo away. The others on the floor exchanged knowing glances—they understood that this pair of senior and junior siblings had private matters to discuss.

Once they were back in the passageway, You Su lowered his voice so only the two of them could hear, asking with concern, “Junior Sister, have you forgotten that we’re afflicted? What if someone discovers us in the crowd?”

In the darkness, Ji Lingruo’s expression was invisible, but her voice trembled. “Brother, last night I dreamed… Master’s Wife was looking for us…”

“So that’s why you said what you did earlier? Then why don’t we just stay here and wait for her to find us?”

“No! We can’t! She… she’s not coming to save us! She’s coming to kill me!”

Ji Lingruo’s voice was on the verge of breaking from fear. You Su reacted quickly, pulling the girl’s face into his chest to muffle her cries.

He gently stroked her back to calm her, soothingly saying, “Junior Sister, don’t be afraid. It was just a nightmare. How could Master’s Wife possibly harm you…?”

Ji Lingruo huddled in You Su’s arms, shaking her head in terror as she whispered, “Brother… you don’t understand… The evil entity on Master’s Wife belongs to the realm of dreams. Dreams about her aren’t ordinary dreams—they hold meaning.”

The real-world version of Junior Sister didn’t know that You Su had already witnessed the terrifying power of the dream-eating ghost. Sensing something amiss, he asked, “Junior Sister, what else did you dream about?”

“I… I dreamed I was trapped in a crystal cage… Master’s Wife rescued me and brought me here. I thought she was saving me… but in reality, she plans to kill me at a specific time! I was lying on a coffin board, my body being torn apart… Brother, I’m so scared! Let’s hide with everyone else. If we stay together, Master’s Wife won’t find us easily…”

Ji Lingruo trembled violently. You Su held her even tighter, his mind reeling with shock as disparate pieces of information suddenly connected.

A bold hypothesis formed in his mind: This wasn’t Junior Sister’s own dream—it was the dream of the Tai Sui within her!

The evil entity on Master’s Wife was none other than the dream-eating ghost mentioned in the Evil Repelling Token—the one that stole treasures from the altar and fled! It had truly reached the Central Realm Continent!

Tai Sui was the treasure meant to be offered to the Immortal Ancestor, and Junior Sister was merely the vessel used to contain it!

Even consuming a small piece of Tai Sui flesh had caused such drastic changes in him. If Tai Sui wasn’t considered a treasure, then what could be?

You Su recalled how Tai Sui had caused Junior Sister such excruciating pain during her episodes. He doubted the dream-eating ghost would be kind enough to remove Tai Sui from Junior Sister before killing her.

Instead, the dream-eating ghost’s goal was likely tied to the so-called “god” originating from Chuyun City. Her sudden departure must have been to prepare for something significant. These dense fogs and eerie phenomena were probably her doing.

No wonder she had instructed Junior Sister to stay hidden within the sect…

But their unexpected escape from the sect changed everything. After completing her preparations, the dream-eating ghost controlling Master’s Wife would undoubtedly come searching for Tai Sui. And Tai Sui, sensing this, had communicated through Junior Sister’s dream, urging her to flee… which explained why Junior Sister, who disliked strangers, had repeatedly insisted on joining crowds.

Between the swirling mass of flesh and blood that was Tai Sui and these human cultivators who despised evil entities, You Su couldn’t decide which was more terrifying…

“You Su? Are you ready yet?”

Zhou Li’s voice interrupted their thoughts.

“Almost!”

You Su responded loudly, then embraced Ji Lingruo tightly. Leaning close to her ear, he whispered softly, “Junior Sister, don’t be afraid. No matter what happens, Brother will always be by your side.”

Ji Lingruo’s trembling subsided. She lightly tapped her chin against You Su’s shoulder twice—a nod of acknowledgment.

He gently pushed her shoulders to bring her in front of him and solemnly instructed, “Let’s go to the Auspicious Cave. But Junior Sister, you must conceal yourself well and stay close to me. If anything happens, find me immediately.”

In the darkness, Ji Lingruo’s eyes seemed to shine with newfound resolve. She nodded firmly. “Mm.”

You Su gave her shoulder an encouraging squeeze. She was once just a playful, somewhat clumsy, and slightly tsundere girl who loved teasing her senior brother. Yet she had endured so much undeserved suffering.

She had become the most pitiful pawn in this deadly game, and he was her only ally.

Realizing this, a profound sense of responsibility enveloped You Su. He adjusted the Black Pine Sword at his waist, gripping its hilt tightly.

Gently, he said to Ji Lingruo, “Let’s go.”

Then, raising his voice, he called out, “We’re coming!”

It was daytime now, and the mist blanketed the streets of Chuyun City like milk, transforming the familiar scenery into something ethereal, akin to a celestial kingdom.

Two unnamed cultivators led the group, while Zhou Li brought up the rear.

You Su and Ji Lingruo also walked at the back of the procession.

“Zhou Li,” You Su said, rarely initiating conversation, making this moment unusual.

“What is it?” Zhou Li was momentarily surprised.

“Did Lord Liu and the others still leave the city?”

“Yes, they departed four days ago in the afternoon.”

Both fell silent briefly, mourning the inevitable fate of Lord Liu and his companions.

“And among the Water Condensation Realm cultivators remaining in the city, who’s left?”

“Three sect leaders from the six major sects, two family heads from the three great families, Blacksmith Wang, and several elderly elders from the Mystic Firmament Sect.”

You Su nodded inwardly. After careful consideration, heading to the Auspicious Cave seemed to be the best decision under the circumstances.

The Evil Repelling Token, capable of detecting Junior Sister’s possession, was likely handed over by Lord Liu to Qi Daodong. With Qi Daodong missing in the western part of the city, the token’s whereabouts were unknown.

Earlier, You Su had discreetly asked Junior Sister if there were any warning signs before an episode. She confirmed there were. Therefore, as long as he removed Junior Sister from the Auspicious Cave before her next episode, using the excuse of searching for Master’s Wife, it would be difficult for others to discover her condition.

Thus, the greatest threat remained Master’s Wife, now controlled by the dream-eating ghost.

“You Su, don’t be too afraid. At least for now, most of the evil entities we’ve encountered are manageable.”

Zhou Li tried to console him, assuming You Su’s inquiries stemmed from despair. He believed it was natural for a blind man to feel helpless in such dire circumstances. Admiring You Su, Zhou Li felt it was his duty to protect him.

But no sooner had he finished speaking than a sharp, clear sword cry rang out. You Su drew his sword and lunged directly at Zhou Li.

Before Zhou Li could comprehend what was happening, his mind went blank. The sharp blade whizzed past his ear.

A giant crimson spider-like evil entity, hanging high above, had already been swiftly slain by You Su.

You Su withdrew his sword, wiped it clean with a handkerchief, and calmly reminded, “Even if we can handle them, we should still remain vigilant.”