Wait, How Did My Digital Girlfriend Become a Sword Immortal? Chapter 769: Mother

Chapter 769: Mother

What kind of chaos occurred in the main hall was not clear to Li Qingran, nor did she care.

She had returned to her own boudoir, pondering what she should do next.

"The rules of this world are completely different from those of the Cangyun Realm. I don't even know if the things Master gave me can still be used..."

She quickly tested it out; the storage ring could still be used.

It was just that the originally nearly infinite space had been restricted to only a hundred cubic meters in size.

This was because the spatial rules of the Canglan Great World were less complete than those of the Cangyun World, causing the storage ring's effects to be weakened.

Only the portion of spatial rules that could be read by the Canglan World were able to operate.

Fortunately, she didn't need to use the storage ring to hold too many things; a hundred cubic meters of space was completely sufficient.

"The talismans are all unusable... the magical artifacts too..." Li Qingran rested her chin on one hand, somewhat troubled.

The True Essence within her body was completely suppressed by this world. Only her physical body's strength hadn't vanished, but she had no comparison for what level that would be equivalent to in this world.

"The medicinal pills should still have some effect." Li Qingran poured out a few healing pills to examine them.

The medicinal fragrance remained, instantly filling the entire room.

Thinking about it, that made sense. Medicinal pills take effect on the body. She had come to a Small Thousand World, but her body was still her body.

It was just that some pills with special effects might have very weak efficacy—for example, Qi Gathering Pills. First, there must be Spiritual Energy for the Qi Gathering Pills to take effect.

But judging from the current situation, although this world had heaven and earth qi, it didn't have much Spiritual Energy.

Even if Qi Gathering Pills could attract some Spiritual Energy, the help it would provide for her cultivation would be minuscule.

It couldn't be ruled out that it was because she was located in a city. Perhaps if she went to some remote, rarely-visited forests, the concentration of Spiritual Energy would be different?

But this was still somewhat distant for Li Qingran.

"Didn't I come to this world precisely for this world's cultivation system? Only by merging the cultivation realms of the two worlds when I return to the Cangyun Realm can I achieve a leap-like improvement." Li Qingran composed herself, a trace of vexation appearing in her eyes. "But my Battle Power is zero. Is it because I'm from the Cangyun Realm and not acclimated? With Battle Power at zero, I don't even have the qualification to control a Battle Soul..."

Footsteps came from outside the door.

Li Qingran hurriedly put away all the pills in front of her.

She retreated back onto the bed, let down the curtain, and lay there without saying a word.

"Young Lady, Madam has come to see you."

It was the voice of one of the little maidservants.

Li Qingran relaxed slightly.

She hadn't yet figured out how to face the mother of this world. Fortunately, her identity setting was that she had been missing for over ten years and was suddenly found, so acting somewhat distant was actually quite normal.

It was said that Yang Fei had recognized her by the birthmark on the back of her hand.

But Li Qingran knew clearly herself that the birthmark was merely an identity credential given to her by this world.

The door was gently pushed open.

Yang Fei walked in carrying a plate of pastries.

Looking at the blurred figure behind the bed curtain, her steps paused briefly. Her face carried a touch of awkwardness and caution.

"Qingran..." she called out softly, her voice carrying a barely detectable sob. "Mother... mother came to see you."

Li Qingran sat up from the bed, pulled aside the bed curtain, and responded in a low voice, "Mmm."

Mother and daughter faced each other in silence, the atmosphere somewhat stagnant.

Yang Fei placed the pastries on the table, her fingers unconsciously twisting her handkerchief. Her gaze fell on Li Qingran's face, her eyes filled with eagerness and guilt, as if she wanted to see back all the missing fifteen years.

"My daughter is truly beautiful."

She couldn't help but sigh.

If not for that birthmark, she truly would have found it hard to imagine that this elegant and striking girl before her was her daughter.

Although she had been a beauty in her youth, she was still far inferior compared to Li Qingran.

"What happened earlier... in the main hall, it's all over. Don't take it to heart." Yang Fei sighed, her eyes slightly reddening. "It's mother who is useless, who couldn't protect you... and it's also mother's fault. If mother hadn't been careless back then, you wouldn't have... you wouldn't have been adrift outside for so many years, suffering so much hardship..."

The more she spoke, the sadder she became, tears streaming down uncontrollably. "If you had grown up at home since childhood, properly nurtured, you definitely... definitely would have been able to awaken Battle Power too. You absolutely wouldn't be like this now... It's all mother's fault..."

Li Qingran looked at the beautiful woman before her with tear-filled eyes. She could feel the other party's genuine remorse and maternal love; it wasn't fake.

"It's not your fault," she said softly, her tone much gentler. "Let what's in the past stay in the past."

Upon hearing this, Yang Fei's tears flowed even more fiercely, yet she forced out a smile. "Good, good, it's over, let's not mention it anymore. Mother just wants you safe and sound."

She wiped her tears, took a deep breath, as if having made a firm resolution. "Qingran, mother knows your grievances. From now on... you just live at home peacefully. As long as mother has a bite to eat, you will never go hungry. Although you can't become a respected Soul Master, living a safe, peaceful life with ample food and clothing is good too."

As she spoke, she took out a palm-sized wooden box from her sleeve and carefully placed it beside Li Qingran's pillow.

"This... take it." Yang Fei's voice dropped even lower. "This is a Battle Soul Pill. Mother saved up for a long time to... Perhaps it's not of much use, but three days later when the Battle Souls are awakened, you should still go and try... just in case, just in case it works?"

Battle Soul Pills were extremely precious, capable of raising Soul Power by one level.

Although this kind of enhancement was only effective for Soul Masters below level fifty, they were still driven to a high price.

After all, for many Soul Masters, breaking through a realm sometimes came down to that final push, and the Battle Soul Pill was that opportunity.

The box felt slightly heavy in her hand, carrying a trace of warmth.

Li Qingran could guess the preciousness of this pill. For the principal wife of a family whose influence was waning day by day, this was probably a treasure kept at the very bottom of the chest.

Seeing the unwillingness yet forcibly suppressed expectation in Yang Fei's eyes, Li Qingran felt a slight warmth in her heart.

"Alright." Li Qingran tightened her grip on the wooden box and nodded. "Three days later, I'll go and try."

Seeing her accept it, Yang Fei seemed to have settled a matter of great importance. Her face finally revealed a genuine smile. After urging her a few more times to rest well, she left, looking back every few steps.

The door closed gently.

Li Qingran rubbed the smooth, warm wooden box in her hand, remained silent for a moment, and then whispered very softly, "Thank you..."

Perhaps in this world, the Li Qingran who truly belonged to Yang Fei was already dead.

But as a substitute, she had indeed received a mother's care and comfort in place of that Li Qingran.

Setting everything else aside, Yang Fei was a good mother.

"However, what kind of pill is this?" Li Qingran scratched her head.

Yang Fei hadn't told her either, surely assuming she knew.

That meant this pill must be very famous. If she took it out to ask someone, she'd definitely get robbed, right?

It also wouldn't be good to ask Yang Fei again; would that cause suspicion?

"If only my husband were here..." Li Qingran hugged her knees and sighed.

"If my husband were here, he would definitely be able to tell what this is and what effect it has..."

...

However, Li Qingran did not know that Chen Huaian had been there all along, watching everything happening in the Small Thousand World.

And he had already begun preparing to spend money!

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