"I had anticipated this and removed the flower hairpin from my hair, 'Even if you descend to Hell, I will not follow you there.'
Despite my inner reluctance, I knew that a battle with it was inevitable.
Identifying its true nature was, in fact, quite simple.
All I had to do was plunge the flower hairpin into its heart to seal its Demonic Qi, then I could take it away and slowly interrogate it about its origins."
"Mom, your heart is so cruel. Do you want to kill me? I was already killed once before... How can you bear it..."
The Lotus Leaf Boy looked hurt, accusing me with the fury of an enraged beast.
Although it didn't slaughter me mercilessly like it did others, the Demonic Qi it unleashed in its attack was overwhelmingly fierce, fueled by its endless disappointment.
The moment I pulled out my hairpin to counterattack, the hand holding it was shaken with excruciating pain.
I nearly failed to keep control of the incoming Demonic Qi and accidentally dropped the hairpin into the water, "When have I ever killed you? You have to have a conscience; I would never do such a thing."
"It was Dad who killed me, four years ago, he killed me with his own hands!! He never liked me!!" the Lotus Leaf Boy roared, clawing at me.
At that time, I had no connection with Yu Longting, and I had just turned eighteen.
No! That's not necessarily true; perhaps I lost some memories three years ago.
But my mom had always lived with me, she would know clearly if I were pregnant.
And then there were my high school classmates and the neighbors in the village.
If I had been pregnant, they would definitely have gossiped about it.
But none of these events ever happened...
Countless thoughts flashed through my mind, but my actions did not waver.
I hurled the hairpin, imbued with the fierce Demon-Breaking Power, which pierced through its paw and penetrated its heart, "If what you say is true, I will seek justice for you, but for now, you must contain your Demonic Qi and come with me... ah..."
As soon as the hairpin pierced the heart of the demon-possessed boy, a sharp pain erupted in my own chest. Without anyone having to tell me, I just knew.
He was once a part of me, a piece of flesh that fell from my body; no matter how light his wounds.
The pain I felt was deep and excruciating, especially that of a pierced heart.
Just thinking about holding Little Dumpling, I could imagine that I once held this demon-like child with the same full hope, cradling him in my arms and quietly singing lullabies to soothe him to sleep.
Yu Longting, what exactly did you do, why...
Is there such a child...
Why is he so much less fortunate than Dumpling?
"Ah... the pain...," My heart was suffering beyond human endurance limits, and I uncontrollably clutched at my aching chest in the water.
Meanwhile, the Lotus Leaf Boy let out a 'hehe' laugh from his mouth, in my blurred vision.
I saw him coldly pull out the hairpin from his chest and toss it into the water.
A gust of wind came at me, and his sharp claws touched my skin.
The shadow of death enveloped me, and soon, I would be crushed to pieces by these claws like those two youths, swallowing my Living Souls no doubt.
Pity, I haven't figured out its true identity.
No! Identifying it is important, but protecting Little Dumpling is more crucial.
In a split second, a surge of Spiritual Power enveloped me, repelling the Lotus Leaf Boy's claw filled with Demonic Qi.
It let out an indignant cry and continued to attack, "Kill, kill! I'll kill you!! The mother who abandoned me... "
The power of its Demonic Qi was nearly unmatched in this world, and I could only use all my Spiritual Power to block it once.
If it caught me again, I would undoubtedly die, so...
I had to endure the pain in my abdomen and use the heavenly fire to kill it!
Just as the rage surged through me, I suddenly felt lighter.
I was pulled into a tender and broad embrace, "You vile creature, how many lives do you have to dare to harm my wife, huh?"