Chapter 145: I Feel Like I’m Being Set Up
Translator: RaidenTL
Chapter 145: I Feel Like I’m Being Set Up
Yu Yunsheng knelt beside Elania, her black hair falling over her shoulders, her eyes filled with nothing but intense worry for the girl.
After several moments of hesitation, she finally couldn't help but look up at Xie Bai, who stood before her.
"Um... excuse me, is Elania... is she going to be okay?"
Of course she wasn't okay.
Elania’s face was so pale it was almost translucent; anyone could see something was terribly wrong.
But the person holding Elania right now was Xie Bai.
Ever since learning the truth about this world from Taro Ball, Yu Yunsheng’s perception of Xie Bai had undergone a total transformation.
If before she had merely seen Xie Bai as a mysterious, powerful, and cute loli, now her impression was stripped down to just two things: mystery and power.
The grand spectacle of Xie Bai killing the Sacred Light in a single strike was still fresh in her mind.
When she coupled that with the realization that this wasn't just a game but a real, living world, she became exceptionally cautious in how she spoke and acted around Xie Bai.
Especially now, with Elania in a deep coma.
Xie Bai was, quite literally, her only lifeline.
Hearing Yu Yunsheng’s question, Xie Bai looked up.
Her small, adorable face carried a faint, inscrutable sense of calm.
Looking at her, Yu Yunsheng felt the tense atmosphere of the scene soften slightly.
"There shouldn't be a problem."
Xie Bai paused to think for a moment before adding softly, "I can save her."
Upon hearing those words, Yu Yunsheng’s stiff shoulders suddenly slumped with relief.
She instinctively wanted to say something to express her gratitude, but found herself at a loss for words.
She had no chips to bargain with, nothing that could possibly move someone like Xie Bai.
Not only that, but even her own Class had been obtained through Xie Bai’s power.
But Xie Bai clearly didn't care about any of that.
She withdrew her gaze and looked down at Elania in her arms.
"If it's just a lack of power, I wonder if mine will suffice."
As she spoke, Xie Bai raised her hand, drawing a wisp of dark purple energy from her fingertips.
It was Void power, personally refined by her.
Under Yu Yunsheng’s nervous watch, that wisp of energy slowly drifted into Elania’s body.
A second later, Elania’s eyelashes fluttered ever so slightly.
Seeing this, Yu Yunsheng’s heart leaped into her throat, and she instinctively moved to rush forward.
However, she quickly suppressed the impulse.
Now was not the time to disturb Xie Bai.
Seeing that it was working, Xie Bai channeled even more Void power into Elania.
Considering Elania’s young age, even if her body could withstand the influx, her consciousness would likely struggle to master too much at once.
Xie Bai kept the injected power strictly below the level of a Demigod.
But even so, this amount of Void power was a monumental gift for Elania.
In the next instant, Elania’s level began to skyrocket.
Lv.46
Lv.53
Lv.67
Lv.79
...
Lv.95
Finally, Elania’s level came to a steady halt at Level 95.
This speed of progression would have made even Taro Ball hang his head in shame.
Xie Bai withdrew her hand and gently helped Elania up.
Seeing this, Yu Yunsheng reached out almost instantly, taking the small girl into her own arms.
"Mmm..."
Elania slowly opened her eyes.
Her pale gold eyes blinked, looking at the person in front of her with a hint of confusion.
Then, she saw Yu Yunsheng’s reddened eyes.
"Sister Potato..."
Her voice was soft, carrying the lingering lethargy of someone who had just woken up.
"What's wrong?"
Yu Yunsheng didn't answer.
She simply hugged Elania tightly, burying her face in the girl's shoulder.
"It's nothing."
Yu Yunsheng’s voice was muffled and carried a slight tremor.
"I was just worried... worried you wouldn't wake up again."
Hearing this, a look of concern appeared on Elania’s small face.
"Um... Sister Potato, I'm perfectly fine. Look, if you don't believe me."
She gently pulled away from Yu Yunsheng’s embrace and tried hopping in place a few times.
Watching her, Yu Yunsheng couldn't help but let out a soft laugh.
"Alright, I see you're fine now."
She reached out and pulled Elania back into her arms, her voice tender.
"I broke my promise to you before. I let you leave my side and fall into danger. From now on, I will never break my word again."
Elania was a bit dazed by the hug, her small head resting on Yu Yunsheng’s shoulder, unsure of what to say.
She wanted to prove that Yu Yunsheng didn't need to worry so much, so she instinctively tried to tap into the power within her body.
Then, she froze.
The once-abundant Holy power was gone.
In its place was a strange, unfamiliar power she had never encountered before.
Void.
The unfamiliar concept suddenly surfaced in her mind.
Immediately after, as if sensing something, Elania instinctively looked in a certain direction.
There was no one there.
But deep in her heart, perhaps because she had accepted this power, she felt an indescribable, ethereal connection to a certain existence.
Elania couldn't quite figure out what it was.
But since this power had saved her life, she didn't dislike the feeling.
"Hmm? Elania, what is it?"
Yu Yunsheng’s voice pulled her back to reality.
Elania quickly turned her head, a small smile appearing on her face.
"It's nothing. I just feel like there's something more in my heart..."
She paused, swallowing the last few words.
For some reason, she had a strange premonition.
If she finished that sentence, it seemed like it might cause some unnecessary trouble.
So, she changed the subject.
"Um, Sister Potato, Maomao and the others must be really worried about us, right? Should we head back first?"
She paused, then added in a tiny voice, "And... I'm a little hungry."
Hearing Elania’s request, Yu Yunsheng didn't hesitate for a second. She took Elania’s small hand and said, "Alright then, let's go back now. I remember there's a dedicated snack street on that ship. How about we go there?"
Yu Yunsheng didn't dwell on Elania’s unfinished sentence.
Elania nodded. "Mm, okay, Sister Potato."
Perhaps because of the brush with death, Elania was even more well-behaved than before.
Part of it was also because she wanted to be mindful of Yu Yunsheng’s emotions.
She had a feeling that while she was unconscious, the other girl had been through some kind of trauma.
But fortunately, she was still her Sister Potato; she hadn't changed much.
This allowed Elania’s slightly suspicious heart to relax.
A moment later, the two returned to the deck of the Void Dragon.
The first thing they saw was Maomao violently pounding the floor while Aisarakus stood by, looking completely at a loss.
"Dammit! Why?! Why did this happen?!"
Maomao’s voice was tearful, as if she were going through another mental breakdown.
"Why did my livestream only return to normal after she left?!"
【 Wait, Maomao, what are you doing?! Don't do anything reckless! 】
【 It's just missing Bai's appearance. We'll find another chance later, it's not the end of the world. 】
【 I just heard Maomao's stream glitched exactly when Bai showed up... I thought she was just baiting for views at first... 】
【 Maomao is already like this, give her a break. 】
【 If it were me, I'd probably be even more broken than her. 】
【 I mean, that was Bai's second appearance! If she'd recorded that, she could have feasted on internet traffic for weeks. 】
【 Okay Maomao, calm down. I'm seriously worried you're gonna die right inside my phone screen. 】
【 My digital pet, don't you dare drop dead on me. Who are we gonna watch if you're gone? 】
The comments scrolled by frantically, but Maomao had no energy to care.
At this moment, she was in a state of total despair.
The moment Xie Bai appeared, her stream glitched.
The moment Xie Bai left her sight, the stream returned to normal.
For such a coincidence to happen to her... she couldn't help but feel like she was being set up by the game.