"Feiling, can you guarantee you won't have the thought of arbitrarily taking other people's lives again?" Zina tried her best to control her tone, attempting to make it sound as calm as usual, but her heart was like a turbulent sea, its waves surging and unable to calm down for a long time. Her eyes revealed a hint of determination and worry. She knew she absolutely could not allow Mandora's evil soul fragments to continue corrupting Feiling's originally pure and innocent heart. This was like a race against time; she had to complete the mysterious mission issued by the system as soon as possible. It was Feiling's only hope for saving her, the ray of dawn that dispelled the darkness.

“Master, I…I promise I’ll never do it again.” Fei Ling’s voice trembled slightly, like a withered leaf shivering in the autumn wind. She lowered her head, looking as helpless as a child who had done something wrong. “I was too afraid of losing my life again. After I lost my life before, that cruel queen ruthlessly threw me into the dark and lightless mirror space. In that terrible place, it was as if the surroundings were swallowed by endless darkness, and the silence was chilling. Although I still had a faint consciousness, that deep-seated fear was like countless cold tentacles, tightly binding me, making it impossible for me to break free. I really thought that I would be trapped there forever and would never see you again, Master. Those dark, lonely, and desperate days were like a nightmare, and I never want to experience them a second time in my life…” As she spoke, Fei Ling slowly raised her head, her eyes glistening with crystal tears. Those tears shimmered in the dim light, like the brightest stars in the night sky, yet they were filled with pain, grievance, and fear. She reached out her slender hand and grasped Zina's hand tightly, as if it were her last lifeline in this storm.

Looking at the once brave and fearless girl who had illuminated her world like a little sun, Qi Na felt a sharp pang in her heart, her tenderness overflowing. She gently reached out, her touch as soft as a breeze caressing a flower, and stroked Fei Ling's smooth hair gently, again and again, as if trying to convey her strength and warmth to Fei Ling. She whispered comfortingly, "Don't worry, Fei Ling. As long as I'm here, I'll be your strongest bulwark, your safe harbor, and I won't let anyone hurt you. No matter what hardships and dangers await us ahead, whether it's raging waves or towering mountains, we'll face them together, okay?"

Feiling nodded vigorously, tears streaming down her face like a burst dam, wetting her delicate features. Zina tenderly wiped away her tears, the warmth of her fingers like the spring sun, soothing Feiling's heart. Then, Zina embraced Feiling tightly, as if trying to meld her into her own body. They held each other close, time seemingly standing still, everything around them becoming insignificant. They could clearly feel each other's warmth, a warmth like a roaring bonfire in winter, dispelling the gloom in their hearts; a warmth like an unbreakable rope, binding their souls together, making them believe that at this moment, no hardship could separate them.

However, Qi Na knew in her heart that this was just the calm before the storm, like the darkest hour before dawn. To completely solve the problem, she had to complete the system task as soon as possible and accelerate the complex and ever-changing plot development. Only by giving Fei Ling the same soul fragments of the Desolate Stone as in the original plot could the system grant Fei Ling a chance to be reborn, allowing her to truly escape the ever-present misfortune. But would things really go as she wished? Qi Na and Fei Ling walked home. The sky, which had been as blue as a jewel, had been shrouded in dark clouds, becoming gloomy and gray, like a huge black curtain. A light drizzle began to fall, the raindrops hitting their faces, cool and chilly. But soon, the rain seemed to go berserk, growing heavier and heavier, large raindrops pounding the ground like cannonballs, splashing up huge sprays of water with a crackling sound. Qi Na quickly hugged Fei Ling in her arms, like a mother hen protecting her chicks, and then ran home as fast as she could. Her footsteps splashed up water, leaving a trail of hurried footprints in the rain. Luckily, she had left her schoolbag at school today; otherwise, she really wouldn't know what to do in this torrential rain.

She was only focused on running home, completely unaware of the path beneath her feet. Running too fast, she accidentally stepped on a protruding rock, instantly losing her balance and falling heavily forward to the ground. Her palm was scraped, and a trickle of blood mixed with the rainwater flowed down, the stinging pain making her wince. She was completely soaked, her clothes clinging to her body, rain streaming down her hair, a pitiful and wretched sight. Because of Qi Na's fall, Fei Ling lost her grip. In that critical moment, she used all her magic power, which flickered faintly around her like a firefly in the darkness. Under the influence of this magic, she slowly took flight.

Feiling immediately flew to Qi Na's side, anxiously circling around her, her eyes filled with worry as she asked, "Master, are you alright? Are you hurt?" Qi Na gritted her teeth, enduring the pain in her hand, and used her other hand to prop herself up to stand, a process that seemed somewhat difficult. She said to Feiling with difficulty, "Feiling, I'm fine, let's go home quickly!" Her voice was a little hoarse, but still firm.

From then on, Qi Na walked with extreme caution, her eyes fixed on the road, not missing a single obstacle that might trip her. Her eyes were filled with vigilance, like a startled fawn. Finally, she reached her doorstep. Qi Na didn't have her keys, so she knocked on the door. The knock sounded muffled in the rain. Her grandmother had been anxiously waiting inside, pacing back and forth several times, her brow furrowed, glancing frequently at the door, muttering, "This child, why isn't she back yet? It's raining so hard, I hope nothing bad has happened." Hearing the knock, her grandmother immediately rushed to open the door. Seeing Qi Na soaked and disheveled, Grandma's eyes welled up with tears of heartache. She quickly said, "Oh dear, Nana, you're back? The weather forecast says there will be heavy to torrential rain this evening and tonight. Oh dear, Nana got soaked. Quick, Grandma will get you a towel to dry off." As she spoke, she hurried inside to get a towel.

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