Sheng Wanwan and her companions traversed the vast wilderness and rugged mountain roads. Whenever they encountered refugees fleeing their homes due to a severe drought, Sheng Wanwan would take out food and water from her spatial storage to provide them with relief.
The refugees were ragged, emaciated, and their eyes were filled with despair.
But when Sheng Wanwan handed them food and water, they would always show grateful smiles, as if at that moment, they had regained their hope and strength to live.
As time went by, Sheng Wanwan's reputation spread throughout the entire Northern Region.
Everyone knows that there is a little girl who rides a tiger and has mysterious powers, who brings them food and water.
Her name is Sheng Wanwan, and she is a little goddess of the Great Yan Kingdom.
She was incredibly powerful. Whenever they encountered her on their journey of fleeing famine, she would point her little hand and food and water would appear in front of them.
Sheng Wanwan's appearance brought endless hope to the refugees.
Most of them stopped fleeing south and instead found a way to settle down near the water source created by Sheng Wanwan.
While providing relief to refugees, Sheng Wanwan also deeply felt the suffering that this severe drought had brought to the people.
She looked at the emaciated children and her heart was filled with pity.
She knew she couldn't stop; she had to find the root cause of the drought as soon as possible in order to truly help them.
Regarding the legend of the drought demon, although she said it was not yet confirmed, she couldn't help but wonder if this severe drought was really related to the drought demon. If the drought demon really existed, how should it be dealt with?
There are many legends about drought demons, but without exception, they all say that drought demons are very powerful, so powerful that even the ancient gods could not kill them. So what if it really is a drought demon that descends upon the world?
How could she possibly defeat the drought demon with her abilities?
These questions lingered in her little mind, putting immense pressure on her young heart.
"Little one, don't overthink it. Nobody has ever seen a drought demon; it's just a legend. We're only going to the Great Liang Kingdom to confirm it. Even if a drought demon really exists, it's not a burden you should be under!"
"I'll handle everything. Didn't you say I have divine blood? If Heaven is going to bestow a great responsibility upon someone, shouldn't it be on me?"
Seeing Sheng Wanwan looking worried despite her young age, Si Mingye smiled and went to her side to comfort her.
"Brother Crown Prince, what do you think is the purpose of Heaven bringing me into this world? Is it really to prevent someone from ascending to a high position? Is it really just to prevent war from breaking out in this world?"
I thought the task of saving the world would be simple, but after coming here and seeing so many people displaced and starving to death everywhere, I realized that war and natural disasters are nothing compared to this.
If there truly is a drought demon in this world, a drought demon that even the gods cannot subdue! If my mission to save the world ultimately involves facing it! What should I do?
I'm just a little kid, I really don't have the ability to save them..."
“But… I really want to save them…” Sheng Wanwan said, her voice lowering, her eyes filled with endless confusion.
Looking into Sheng Wanwan's confused eyes, Si Mingye was deeply touched. He reached out and gently took her small hand, offering her strength and warmth.
"Silly girl, what 'saving the world' nonsense! You're so young, don't overthink it! There's always a way out!"
How did you comfort the refugees?
The drought demon is just a legend, and even if it were true, this pressure shouldn't be on your shoulders.
There are many reclusive masters in this world. If there truly is a drought demon, then let's gather all the cultivators in the world to fight it! If we win, all will be happy; if we fail, it's because we've done our best. So what if we die? We still have souls after we die.
As long as the soul is immortal, it can be reincarnated and begin a wonderful life in the next life.
"In short, if the sky falls, the tall ones will hold it up. You, just be a happy child." Si Mingye gently comforted Sheng Wanwan.
As Sheng Wanwan listened to Si Mingye's words, the confusion in her heart gradually dissipated, replaced by a strange sense of peace.
Yes! So what if she doesn't have that much ability? She's just a child; how could she possibly shoulder such a heavy burden?
She will do her best! But if she can't, she won't feel guilty!
She's not a goddess. She can protect herself, her family, and... incidentally, her brother the Crown Prince and her uncle the Emperor. That's already pretty good!
Sheng Wanwan raised her head, her eyes shining with determination.
Si Mingye's words enlightened her, and she finally let go of the burden in her heart.
"Thank you, Si Mingye." Sheng Wanwan's voice was full of gratitude. "I understand. I will do my best to save the world, but I will not force myself. If I cannot do it, then I have done my best, and there is nothing to feel guilty about."
Si Mingye looked at her, a hint of admiration flashing in his eyes.
"You're amazing, Sheng Wanwan," he said sincerely.
No wonder she was a goddess in her past life; she has such a loving heart at such a young age. Other people's children at this age would probably just cry if they encountered something like this.
Sheng Wanwan nodded, smiled, and went into the bamboo house, where she began to snore.
These past few days they've been traveling during the day, and at night Sheng Wanwan would lead a few people into the space to rest.
The next morning, the three of them and the two beasts continued their journey, and the further north they went, the more severe the disaster became.
Every now and then, a few corpses would appear on both sides of the road. Whenever Sheng Wanwan encountered a corpse, she would order Feng Que to burn all the corpses.
After a great disaster comes a great plague, and she must handle these corpses carefully to avoid an outbreak of disease.
Half a month later, Sheng Wanwan and the others finally arrived at the border city—Zhu Lu City.
Although the Holy Maiden of the Great Liang Kingdom is dead, the Great Liang Kingdom has reached a dead end due to widespread disasters.
Therefore, even though the Great Liang Kingdom was no match for the Great Yan Kingdom, it still had troops gathered at the border, eyeing the Great Yan Kingdom with hostility.
The border guard general is Marquis Wu'an—Ma Changshan, who is also the biological father of Sheng Wanwan's godmother.
When he saw Sheng Wanwan, he smiled so hard his eyes almost disappeared.
“My granddaughter, what brings you here? Come, come, let your grandpa see you. Your godmother often writes to praise you, and I’ve been wanting to see you for a long time! But I’ve been busy with border affairs and haven’t had time to return to the capital…”
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