"What are you talking about?"
"...It must be an Evil Fiend that has invaded, harmed the Sea of Consciousness, and clouded the Divine Sense. Look at his darkened brow and the gloomy shade on his face; he is unconscious and if we don't treat him soon, I'm afraid the danger is significant..."
The man's words halted abruptly.
Because he saw Mo Hua had woken up...
Everyone else was also stunned and speechless.
Only a worried Wenren Wan showed joy, "Mo Hua, are you alright..."
Mo Hua nodded, "I'm fine."
Wenren Wan hesitated for a moment, then asked softly,
"Did you just..."
Mo Hua said, "I just had a nightmare. There were a bunch of demon monsters that entered my dream, wanting to eat me, but they were no match for me and I slaughtered them all!"
Wenren Wan's expression was complicated, unsure of what to say.
The Elders nearby also had varying expressions.
Some were expressionless, taking Mo Hua's words as mere dream talk; some chuckled and shook their heads, treating it as 'childish talk'; and others scoffed, thinking Mo Hua was just spouting nonsense.
None of them believed that what Mo Hua said was actually true...
Mo Hua noticed their expressions and felt a bit helpless.
There was no helping it, telling the truth wasn't believed these days.
Wenren Wan still spoke with concern:
"Are you... really alright?"
Mo Hua smiled, "Don't worry, Aunt Wan, and moreover..."
He turned his head, looking at Yu Er lying on the bed, her brows relaxed and her countenance peaceful, and said softly:
"...Yu Er also had a good sleep..."
Wenren Wan was startled, then looked toward Yu Er, her expression soft and beautiful as water, and the stone in her heart slowly fell.
"Yes, Yu Er finally... had a good sleep..."
She then looked back at Mo Hua, her eyes filled with gratitude.
Everyone still remained by Yu Er's side.
The incident with Mo Hua had been shocking but harmless, and they couldn't figure out the details, so they no longer questioned it.
Only a few Elders gazed at Mo Hua, their eyes focused, as if deep in thought.
Dawn brightened, the morning glow filled the sky, pouring in through the window.
Yu Er slowly opened her eyes, her gaze somewhat hazy, then remembered something, quickly turned her head, and saw Mo Hua indeed by her side.
A radiant smile appeared on Yu Er's face.
Mo Hua also smiled gently.
...
Yu Er slept peacefully through the night, looking much better and even had an appetite to eat, though she only took a few bites before she would look up at Mo Hua and then squint her eyes in a smile.
It seemed much more reassuring to be by Mo Hua's side.
Mo Hua didn't work on Drawing Formations, and instead, took the time to play with Yu Er for most of the day.
By evening, Mo Hua was again by Yu Er's side.
The night was calm and peaceful.
Mo Hua felt reassured yet somewhat regretful.
Reassured because Yu Er could sleep well again.
Regretful because his own "ration" of Divine Sense had run out...
And Yu Er, having slept sweetly through the night, was more spirited, her face no longer so pale.
But the next day, Mo Hua had to return to the Sect.
His ten-day leave was only for two days.
Yu Er hung his little head, somewhat reluctant, following Mo Hua all the way to the door.
Mo Hua promised him he would visit again when he had time, and only then did Yu Er cheer up a bit.
Wenren Wan gave Mo Hua lots of tasty food, some Formation Books, and brushes to express her gratitude, but she seemed to have something on her mind, hesitating for a long time before slowly starting to speak:
"Mo Hua..."
But she was unsure how to continue.
Mo Hua knew what Wenren Wan was worried about and said with a smile:
"Aunt Wan, if Yu Er has another nightmare, I'll come and check on him..."