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Chapter 127 The Woman
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The grass stopped moving. In Lin Yao's perception, the seed on his chest had become a dazzling green light. The green beam extending from this light filled his entire right arm, as if his entire right arm had turned into tentacles, extending into the purer green in front of him.
Lin Yao's entire being merged with the grass, then with Mother Earth, and then extended outwards and underground through her. The area covered was extremely vast; Lin Yao had never experienced such a huge region before. This feeling was different from looking down at the earth from an airplane; it wasn't a visual sensation, but a profound experience.
The surrounding insects, ants, and birds; the trees swaying in the breeze; the grass being nibbled on; the vibrations of the ground being pressed down by people in the distance; the vibrations of the rocks and soil underground; and the vibrations of the water flowing into the rock layers in the underground river deep inside.
One hundred meters? One kilometer? Ten kilometers? Lin Yao couldn't perceive exactly how far or how deep it was. At this moment, it was as if he had become the earth, become the rock, and everything that happened on the earth and underground had become a part of his body.
All the information, big and small, was transmitted to Lin Yao's mind, allowing him to perceive it all at once. At this moment, Lin Yao didn't think too much about why he could perceive so much information simultaneously. His mind seemed to disperse into billions of independent entities, each gaining insights from this information, yet it still seemed to be a whole, intuitively knowing these things.
A profound tranquility arose amidst the overwhelming information. Lin Yao was free from thought; an indescribable joy and delight filled his entire consciousness.
For three whole days, Lin Yao remained motionless, even ceasing to breathe. His entire body radiated a green light, a verdant hue reminiscent of Mother Earth, making him appear as if he were a lifelike figure sculpted from jade.
Yi Yang's shock had become numb; at this moment, he had only one thought: to protect the emerald-green figure before him. He didn't know what had happened to Mr. Gu, but he knew that Mr. Gu was the Yi family's hope for resurgence, even their only hope for prosperity.
Suddenly, a strange wave surged through Yi Yang's heart. He felt a tranquility comparable to the one he had experienced years ago when he had accidentally entered a state of no thought and no action. A faint cracking sound rang out, and the figure that had remained motionless like a fossil for three days came to life. Yi Yang's heart immediately raced, and he stared wide-eyed at Lin Yao's body.
Consciousness returned, and Lin Yao once again felt his own existence. Mother Earth disappeared, and the seed on his chest also disappeared. Only a green sprout emerged from a small clump of green mist, like the bud of a fern. The slender bud extended out, spiraling and meandering at the top into a multi-layered "回" shape.
A soft, green light shimmered from the roots and buds of the grass, surrounded by a thin, misty atmosphere that the buds were slowly absorbing. Lin Yao sensed life in these buds, a vibrant, thriving life.
With a soft sigh, Lin Yao, having regained his mobility, retracted his outstretched right arm and stood up, supporting himself on his knees. The grass had truly sprouted, and Lin Yao felt an unprecedented joy. The feeling he had experienced before still lingered in his mind; he now knew that both the grass and Mother Earth were forms of physical life, intelligent life.
"Hmm." Yi Yang's voice was very soft, as if afraid of disturbing Lin Yao. "Mr. Gu, are you alright?"
Lin Yao turned around, smiled at Yi Yang, and said, "Yi Yang, I'm fine. Thank you. I'll help your father get treatment once I recover."
Yi Yang's mouth dropped open. Lin Yao, who had undergone a complete transformation, had changed his appearance. His disguise had long been cleared away by the magical green light from the fusion of the grass and the earth mother. At this moment, it would not be an exaggeration to describe Lin Yao as handsome and dashing. Yi Yang was amazed to see the most radiant man he had ever seen.
"What's wrong?" Lin Yao asked, puzzled. Yi Yang's wide-eyed stare made him feel awkward. He wasn't a panda, was he? Why was he being stared at like that?
Yi Yang, who recovered instantly, smiled and bowed deeply. "Mr. Gu, please forgive my previous rudeness. Mr. Gu's demeanor is something I have never seen before in my life. I admire you greatly."
Lin Yao was taken aback, then suddenly noticed the hands that were raised to help Yi Yang. The fair and delicate skin reminded him that his pretense had failed, and he immediately understood what the other party meant. "Mr. Yi, please don't be so polite. You have been kind to me, and I will accept your kindness. I will definitely repay you in the future."
Upon hearing such a sincere promise, Yi Yang was visibly shaken and overjoyed. He immediately made a gesture to thank Lin Yao again, but Lin Yao stopped him.
Ge Yong and Banan felt like they were living in hell in Changbai Mountain. They were constantly watched by a group of people with higher combat skills than themselves. Oh, I mean, they were accompanied by them. Without any suitable tools or equipment, they had no temper and gave up the idea of spying on their boss. They even skipped the beautiful Yi Family Manor and stayed in their room to chat. Occasionally, the two of them would practice their grappling techniques to keep from getting rusty.
Another task was to make phone calls to appease Luo Jimin and Lin Hongmei, and most importantly, to soothe the two little ones. Ge Yong took on the task of making ten phone calls a day that Lin Yao had promised. He was surprised that a four-year-old boy like Gu Li had learned to count. He could tell from the girl next to him who was making a fuss that the two little ones had learned to count by tossing a coin into the phone each time they made a call, which gave Ge Yong a real headache.
"Boss!" Banan's exclamation and actions startled Ge Yong, who was engrossed in a long phone call. His repeated assurances and delaying tactics were driving him crazy. Xiao Guli was becoming more and more talkative, and had even learned to sound aggrieved and cry on the phone.
"Brother Lei." Lin Yao was also overjoyed. His excitement made him less wary, and he completely forgot the alias they had agreed on before coming, addressing Banan in the most intimate way.
Ge Yong's eyes flashed with a sense of agreement. He walked over and gave Lin Yao a silent, strong hug, then casually placed the still-connected phone next to Lin Yao's ear. A voice came from the phone, crying out for "Dad."
"Lili, be good. Daddy had some important things to do these past few days, so I haven't been able to call you. My Lili is the best and strongest. Daddy will take you to the amusement park when he gets back." Lin Yao was very happy, as this was a way of sharing his joy with his family.
Having gained the angel's friendship and promise, Yi Yang said goodbye to Ge Yong and Banan and left. He needed to immediately convene a meeting of the family elders to discuss how to deal with his father's recovery.
Lin Yao, who tried to get rid of Xiao Guli as quickly as possible, still spent more than ten minutes. After hanging up the phone, he only had time to tell Ge Yong before rushing to his room to cultivate in seclusion. He needed to meditate and use his true energy to help Xiao Cao as much as possible. Ge Yong and Banan were left in the room looking at each other in bewilderment.
"Boss, is this what the boss really looks like?" Banan's eyes weren't on Ge Yong, but fixed on the closed door. He muttered to himself, showing how shocked he was by Lin Yao's new appearance.
“Yes, this is the boss’s true appearance. He changed his skin color and lengthened the corners of his eyes when he was disguising himself. Couldn’t you tell?” Ge Yong recovered quickly. “Lei Zi, it was my oversight. I didn’t let you see the boss’s true appearance before. The boss has gradually let you know some things. Remember to keep it a secret for him. Don’t tell anyone, or he will be in big trouble.”
As Ge Yong spoke, his momentum waned, and he sighed, "I hope the boss will have a safe journey. Sometimes, even if you have great abilities, if you don't have the corresponding power and self-protection, many things are beyond your control."
Ba Nan was taken aback, but immediately understood what Ge Yong meant. His training in intelligence and current affairs analysis in the army had made him very clear about the fate of people with such special abilities. He couldn't help but worry about Lin Yao. He hoped that this kind and gentle boss would not follow in the footsteps of those geniuses.
"Boss, I would rather die than tell you that I, Lei Zi, have entrusted my life to you." Banan's vow was simple yet resolute.
The still-green bud floated on his chest, and the medical energy poured into it was completely absorbed by the bud, which also increased the speed at which the bud absorbed the surrounding mist.
After an unknown amount of time, all the mist around the tender grass sprouts was absorbed. At this point, Lin Yao had also exhausted his true energy. His empty meridians contained only a few thin remnants of true energy, making it impossible for him to mobilize and gather any more to support the grass.
Meditate to restore your vital energy.
After an unknown amount of time, Lin Yao finished his practice. His meridians were now filled with healing true energy. Judging from the speed at which he absorbed the essence of heaven and earth, Lin Yao felt that his body had undergone obvious changes. His recovery speed was now ten times faster than before he came to Changbai Mountain.
"Lin Yao." A voice suddenly rang in Lin Yao's mind, startling him. He quickly realized that it was Xiao Cao speaking.
"Little Grass?" Lin Yao asked weakly through his mind, the beautiful female voice making him unable to control his emotions.
Crisp, soft, gentle, and tranquil—this was Lin Yao's immediate impression; the voice made him feel comfortable. Little Grass is a woman?!
"Yes, I'm Xiaocao, and that's not a very nice name," a gentle female voice said again. "Should I call you Yaoyao?"
A somewhat ambiguous and playful voice rang out, causing Lin Yao to frown. How did she know my name and these things?
“I was asleep before, but my basic memories are still there. Now that I’ve woken up, of course I know about what happened before.” It was as if Xiaocao could read minds, or rather, Lin Yao had inadvertently revealed his thoughts to Xiaocao.
"This..." Lin Yao hesitated. He didn't know how to face Xiao Cao, who had become a "person," or such a "woman" with great feminine charm.
"I need a lot of medicine, the kind of herbs you mentioned, otherwise I won't be able to maintain my vitality. I usually fall into a deep sleep, and the herbs will wake me up." The little grass said its last words without regard for anything else, and then fell silent. In Lin Yao's perception, the green light on its chest dimmed, as if the light had been gathered into the tender bud.
This is crazy! There's a woman living inside my body!
Lin Yao was in a state of great inner turmoil. He was excited that the little grass had gained sentience and a new life, but also troubled by being parasitized by a woman. Did he have to take a bath with his eyes covered from now on? Was he going to resort to some kind of self-deception?