Soul Emperor Martial God-Chapter 1395: Elders of Two Houses

"Don’t know?" Xiao Yi frowned.

From his earlier perception and investigation.

Gu Lianxing’s bloodline and Martial Soul, both being Starlight Attributes, were not only unmerged but rather conflicted with each other.

The starlight power of both seemed like water and fire, eroding each other.

Gu Lianxing’s body became the ’battlefield’ for these two forces.

Thus, the Martial Soul and bloodline’s starlight dimmed.

Martial Soul and bloodline, integrally formed with the Martial Artist; their frailty naturally led to the Martial Artist’s extreme weakness.

Every time Gu Lianxing absorbed starlight power, she restored the strength of these two forces, and her body recuperated slightly as well.

Xiao Yi infused starlight into her body, which was a temporary life-saving measure.

The massive and dense starlight power he had injected was entirely absorbed by these two forces.

At this point, Gu Lianxing withdrew her smile and answered seriously, "I truly don’t know. My father said I was born this way."

"Since childhood, my body was abnormally weak."

Gu Lianxing gazed earnestly at Xiao Yi, a trace of hope flickering on her face.

Xiao Yi squinted his eyes upon hearing this, "Born this way?"

"The Martial Soul is the power transformed from the Heaven and Earth Rules, awakened by the Martial Artist."

"The existence of a Martial Soul is one of the Heaven and Earth Rules and cannot manifest anomalies."

"Therefore, the problem must lie within your bloodline."

The Martial Soul aligns with the Heaven and Earth Rules and cannot be unexpected.

The bloodline, however, is inherited from ancestors and may encounter anomalies.

"Your body only became weak in childhood." Xiao Yi muttered as he pondered.

"Or more precisely, it became weak once you awakened your Martial Soul."

Xiao Yi’s tone became tense.

The awakening of a Martial Soul typically occurs during childhood.

If Xiao Yi’s guess was correct, Gu Lianxing’s Heavenly Star Bloodline encountered an anomaly from birth.

But it seemed fine at the time.

Until the Martial Soul’s awakening in childhood, conflict with the bloodline ensued, resulting in extreme bodily weakness.

Xiao Yi frowned as he contemplated.

Beside him, Gongsun Huowu was already impatient, "Young Master Xiao Yi, why don’t you just propose a way to save Lianxing?"

"There’s none." Xiao Yi shook his head without hesitation.

"I told you, I can only save her temporarily."

"My starlight power can maintain Miss Lianxing’s life for a short time."

"The reason is to make Miss Lianxing’s Martial Soul and bloodline rejuvenate and shine anew."

"But the conflict between her Martial Soul and bloodline remains, and it won’t be long before the starlight power I injected is exhausted again."

"Only a few days?" Gongsun Huowu glared at Xiao Yi discontentedly.

"Fine, a few days it is."

"Just stay with Lianxing and keep prolonging her life."

"I won’t treat you unfairly; whatever you ask, Heavenly Rope Prefecture and Heavenly Star Prefecture will do their utmost to fulfill."

Gongsun Huowu spoke confidently.

Unexpectedly, Xiao Yi let out a cold laugh.

"Stay with her, continually prolonging her life?" Xiao Yi scoffed, "If that could truly save Miss Lianxing, she’d only need to stay by the Heavenly Star Mansion Master’s side daily."

Gu Lianxing nodded.

"What do you mean?" Gongsun Huowu’s expression turned hostile.

Xiao Yi replied indifferently, "I mean that the conflict between Miss Lianxing’s bloodline and Martial Soul has persisted for many years."

"Their incompatibility, clashing against each other, has long reached an irretrievable state."

"The bloodline is thin and frail, with its power riddled with holes."

"The Martial Soul resembles an illusion, on the verge of collapse."

"Once both the bloodline and Martial Soul simultaneously weaken and perish, Miss Lianxing will be so weak that her life dissipates unto death."

"Even if I keep prolonging Miss Lianxing’s life, she won’t live beyond three months."

Indeed, Xiao Yi’s words were no exaggeration.

In his earlier perception and investigation, Gu Lianxing’s bloodline and Martial Soul were like withered branches and leaves, ready to wither away at any moment.

If the conflict between the bloodline and Martial Soul persisted, within three months, Gu Lianxing would surely perish.

Earlier, having discovered such a situation, he shook his head and turned away.

Because he had no solution, he couldn’t save Gu Lianxing.

If it were a simple matter, Xiao Yi would help.

But if it were complicated, Xiao Yi, being unrelated to her, wouldn’t bother.

The issues with Martial Soul and bloodline are extremely tricky for an Alchemist.

So back then, he turned away without hesitation.

But now, knowing she’s Ye Liu’s fiancée, Xiao Yi had to try his best.

Of course, only to try his best.

There’s truly no way for him. He can only prolong her life for up to three months.

"What, this..." Gongsun Huowu was full of disbelief.

"You...you..." Gongsun Huowu angrily pointed at Xiao Yi, "Good for you, Xiao Yi, spouting nonsense. I won’t let you go..."

As Gongsun Huowu was about to erupt.

Gu Lianxing shook her head, "Huowu, stop fooling around, Young Master Xiao Yi tells the truth."

"In any case, Lianxing thanks Young Master Xiao Yi." Gu Lianxing slightly bowed to Xiao Yi.

A hint of a smile adorned Bai Ze’s face, returning to her previous tranquil demeanor.

It seems she had long known about her situation.

"Miss Lianxing takes it well." Xiao Yi’s facade of indifference vanished, replaced by a nod and a gentle smile.

As for Gongsun Huowu’s outburst, Xiao Yi chose to ignore it directly.

"Heh." Gu Lianxing chuckled softly, "It’s just that I have known all along."

"Since childhood, numerous Alchemists have tried to heal me."

"Alchemy Masters from Medicine Star Mansion, Great Alchemists from Medicine Venerate Hall, anyone Heavenly Star Prefecture could invite was invited."

"Yet, these renown Central Region Alchemists remained helpless."

Gu Lianxing gazed seriously at Xiao Yi, her smile radiant, "My father once said, even if he gave his all to sustain my life, it would only last two months for me."

"Young Master Xiao Yi can extend my life by three months; I’ve actually gained an extra month, hehe."

Xiao Yi nodded and smiled lightly.

This gifted woman, though frail and with short time left, always wearing a slight smile and exuding tranquility, couldn’t help but make Xiao Yi look up to her.

At that moment.

Swoosh...swoosh...swoosh...

In the distance, over a dozen figures flew through the air.

The leader of the group was Ximen Guye and Sister Yue, along with a group of Heavenly Star Mansion Martial Artists.

"Lianxing." Ximen Guye landed swiftly and approached Gu Lianxing with a face full of concern.

However, just like before, Gu Lianxing moved slightly to create some distance between them.

Ximen Guye seemed unperturbed and smiled, "Lianxing, it’s good that you’re fine."

"In the Main Mansion, did Xiao Yi harm you in any way?"

"If he did, I, Ximen Guye, will not let him go."

Sister Yue said seriously, "Lianxing, you needn’t be afraid."

"Fortunately, I sent word back to the mansion earlier, and Guye also sent word back to Heavenly Slaughter Mansion."

"Now, with both mansions’ elders here, this little thief cannot act arrogantly any longer."

Behind the two, over a dozen people appeared, all elders, exuding formidable auras, all above the Saint Emperor Realm.

Swoosh, swoosh, swoosh...

The dozen figures instantly surrounded Xiao Yi.

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Second update.

Today’s update is a bit earlier, and as usual, there’s a small burst at the end of the month.

Follow-up updates will be in the afternoon.