In Honkai Star Rail With A Dating System-Chapter 280 - 279: First Encounter with the Aeon of the Abundance

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With Welt Yang's address, finding Xiaoyu proved quite straightforward. It didn't take long before Bochang located the blind girl standing at a street corner, silently gazing towards a nearby pavilion.

This spot was frequently visited by Dan Shu, who often lingered here along with other heavenborn deficient individuals. After all...

As a fellow heavenborn deficient, Dan Shu regularly assisted those sharing his condition.

Naturally, this fostered a sense of unity and mutual support among them.

Many held him in high regard.

If not for Welt Yang's revelation, Bochang would never have believed that Archon Dan Chu had such a compassionate side. To him, the Head Pill Alchemist was merely the leader of the Medicine King's secret disciples—the very instigator behind Xianzhou Luofu's chaos.

Xiao Yu appeared to be around ten years old, dressed in a light green dress. Her large black eyes showed no trace of light; instead, they were clouded with a pale white hue.

Bochang took a few steps forward, approaching the blind little girl.

"Who is it?" Although Xiao Yu couldn't see, she could hear and sense someone standing before her.

"I've been entrusted by someone to examine your eyes," said Bochang. "Xiao Yu, is now a convenient time?"

"Entrusted... Did Archon Dan Chu send you?" Xiao Yu perked up, as she hadn't heard any news about Dan Chu for quite some time and was deeply concerned for his safety.

Bochang shook his head. "No... It was Mr. Welt who requested me to come."

"Ah, that kind gentleman... Big brother, Xiao Yu appreciates your and his concern, but... there's no cure for heavenborn deficiency, we all know this truth. So... please don't trouble yourselves."

Xiao Yu placed her hands behind her back, gently swaying with a hint of bashfulness. The blind little girl, with her hair styled in princess-cut bangs, kept her head lowered.

"I just want to know if Archon Dan Chu is doing well? Some friends, like me, are very worried about her current situation... Ever since she delivered medicine to us last time, we haven't heard from her again."

As for Dan Shu's present condition, Bochang genuinely wasn't sure.

After being defeated at the Alchemy Commission, Fu Xuan had taken her away, and it was likely she remained incarcerated in The Shackling Prison.

After all...

Dan Shu orchestrated the Disciples of Sanctus Medicus' assault on the Alchemy Commission.

Her actions spurred the revival of the Tree of Foundation, attracting Lord Ravager, leading to widespread suffering among the people of Xianzhou Luofu.

Under the weight of these crimes,

even if Dan Shu didn't face execution, she would undoubtedly never leave The Shackling Prison again.

For the rest of her life, she'd be confined to prison sustenance.

After a moment's thought, Bochang replied, "Dan Shu has gone to a very distant place and may not be able to care for you anymore."

"Went to a very distant place... does that mean he died? Just like my mommy and daddy," Xiao Yu looked up.

Being too young, Xiao Yu didn't fully grasp the concept of death, but she knew her parents had left this way and never returned.

Hearing this, Bochang couldn't help but gently ruffle Xiao Yu's hair.

"Something like that, so... from now on, you must take good care of yourself. Let's set aside other matters for now; let me see your eyes first."

Even if Dan Shu hadn't perished outright, his fate was likely no different than death itself.

"Big brother... it's really useless..." Xiao Yu felt somewhat uncomfortable, especially since she wasn't familiar with Bochang. Being touched on the head by someone made her uneasy.

Noticing her unease, Bochang promptly activated the power of the Horse Talisman, dispelling all external afflictions.

A surge of potent energy flowed into Xiao Yu's body.

"Um... I feel warm and cozy, what did big brother do?" Xiao Yu hadn't experienced such comfort in a long time, as the physical pain plaguing her seemed to vanish instantly.

In an instant, it seemed to vanish completely.

This was akin to a divine miracle, surpassing even the abilities of the Alchemy Commission's physicians.

Bochang asked, "Xiao Yu, how do your eyes feel now?"

"My eyes... I still can't see..."

came Xiao Yu's response.

Bochang slightly furrowed his brow.

Indeed... The Horse Talisman's power is meant to expel external forces. Against innate defects, it has no effect. However... considering how both the Sheep and Dragon Talismans have been utilized beyond their original purposes, perhaps the Horse Talisman could be adapted similarly.

Bochang continued channeling the Horse Talisman's magic, closing his eyes to carefully sense its flow within Xiao Yu.

The Horse Talisman's magic surged through Xiao Yu's body.

Bochang focused all his attention on her eyes.

Hiss... It seems there's nothing unusual; the Horse Talisman's power truly cannot heal this...

Wait... Should I try using the white lotus?

The Horse Talisman's strength lies in expelling external forces.

Even if a flawed artifact is repaired, it remains imperfect and cannot transform its inherent nature.

However, the white lotus was different.

This skill manifested solely for healing purposes.

It should be capable of curing congenital disabilities as well, Bochang thought.

With that, he withdrew his hand and gently blew a breath over it.

He then caught several floating white lotuses with his fingers.

Handing them to Xiao Yu, he said, "Eat these, let's see if they have any effect on your eyes."

"This..." Xiao Yu hesitated slightly.

Nevertheless...

Recalling Welt Yang, Dan Shu, and the miraculous sensation she just experienced, Xiao Yu couldn't bring herself to refuse.

If her eyes could return to normal, she undoubtedly wanted to live as an ordinary person rather than a heavenborn deficient. Despite her verbal reluctance, deep down, she held onto a glimmer of hope from Bochang.

Holding the flowers in her hand, Xiao Yu deliberated for a few seconds before following his instructions.

She consumed several white lotus petals.

At that moment...

An indescribable sensation surged through Xiao Yu's body, swiftly finding its target and rushing towards her eyes.

The previously hazy white pupils instantly regained their clarity.

Xiao Yu's once vacant eyes slowly became lively again.

"I can see... I can actually see! Big Brother..." Xiao Yu trembled with excitement.

A vibrant world of colors unfolded before her.

This was the world everyone else spoke about, no longer shrouded in darkness.

"Wait, Xiao Yu," Bochang said, "this is just the beginning..."

With that, he placed his hand on Xiao Yu's head, invoking the power of the Horse Talisman once more.

This time, Bochang observed something new.

Within Xiao Yu's restored eyes, another force was gathering. Although it didn't cause immediate effects now, ...

It wouldn't be long before this force would overwhelm the white lotuses.

Her eyes would revert to their previous state, indicating a rejection reaction due to their enhanced healing ability.

Is there any way to prevent this?

Bochang attempted to interact with this newly emerged mysterious force using the power of the Horse Talisman.

In the instant their energies met,

Bochang felt as if he were completely immobilized and locked down.

This suffocating sense of dread reminded him of something...

"Aeon?"

In the next moment,

Bochang's soul seemed to be extracted from his body.

Amidst a vast emptiness, he beheld an immense figure gazing down upon him, adorned with golden antlers, six arms, and two legs...

It was the Aeon of Abundance - Yaoshi!

Covered by a delicate veil, Yaoshi possessed exquisite features and skin like white jade. However, the flatness at its chest proved unfortunate, lacking any appeal to gather hearts.