In Honkai Star Rail With A Dating System-Chapter 281 - 280: If I Had Three Days of Sight

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"I just wanted to cure an illness; why did you have to show up now, seriously?!" Bochang couldn't help but mentally grumble.

Yaoshi's striking appearance instilled both awe and fear, primarily due to the countless red eyes scattered across its body.

These eyes appeared fixed intently on Bochang, sending chills down his spine.

"Bochang, I know you well. Aha mentioned your potential to become the next Aeon, and it seems...indeed accurate. Your power is so profound that even I cannot fully comprehend it."

Yaoshi didn't speak aloud; instead, the delicate voice directly resonated within Bochang's mind.

Instantaneously...

Bochang's thoughts cleared, becoming tranquil.

"Become the next Aeon?"

"Yes, but... becoming an Aeon requires immense sacrifice. Are you truly prepared for this?"

Yaoshi gazed at him with a gentle smile.

Bochang was certain he hadn't spoken aloud, yet Yaoshi responded to his unspoken thoughts.

"Can It hear my inner voice?"

"Indeed, for an Aeon, such a feat is effortless." Yaoshi's tone remained unchanged. "I perceive great talent in you. Would you like to become one of my Emanators?"

The Aeon of the Abundance extended an olive branch.

Bochang was stunned.

Yaoshi gently tapped on one of the numerous eye-like fissures covering its body, dislodging a red orb.

"Eat this, and you shall become an Emanator of Abundance, enjoying an endless lifespan..."

Only now did Bochang realize that the countless eye-shaped cracks on Yaoshi's body were not actual eyes.

It was as if He tore open His own skin, revealing something nurtured within.

Using the Aeon's body to cultivate this red orb seemed utterly inconceivable and deeply unsettling.

Would Bochang become the Fertility Envoy? Absolutely not.

Becoming an Emanator granted immense power but also subjected one to control by another entity. Just as he had refused to be the Elation Envoy before, he would not now accept becoming the Fertility Envoy.

A hint of pity flickered in Yaoshi's gaze.

"Is this your answer?"

"Wahh! Medicine Master, you meddling old fraud! He's my chosen toy; how dare you interfere?" interrupted a voice with an orange clown mask abruptly entering the scene.

It was none other than the Aeon, Aha.

Seeing him instantly reminded Bochang of his past humiliation.

Not again, playing games with him!

I really can't take much more...

With Aha's arrival, the space previously dominated solely by Yaoshi became divided between the two Aeons.

Trapped in the middle, Bochang could only silently observe them, finding no opportunity to interject.

"I didn't interfere; he came seeking me on his own accord. Hmm... that power contained underlying principles, quite delectable." Yaoshi smacked his lips, his smile suddenly turning sinister.

"Indeed, he's someone I've taken interest in." Aha's form, akin to the Fertile Aeon's, filled the sky, eclipsing everything. "Old thief Medicine Master, since it was a misunderstanding, grant me some face and let him go."

With those words...

A powerful multicolored beam emanated near the Aeon of Joy, radiating outward and forcing Yaoshi back.

Bochang's soul swiftly descended.

In the final moment,

Bochang seemed to hear Yaoshi sigh.

His eyes opened again.

Beside him, a concerned voice rang out.

"Big brother, big brother, are you okay...?"

Xiao Yu stood nearby, pacing anxiously and gently patting Bochang's waist, her worry evident.

Gently shaking his head, Bochang reassured her, "I'm...I'm fine, just got momentarily distracted."

At that instant...

Bochang discovered two new fate paths had activated within him.

Elation and Abundance fate paths.

Wow... now the fate paths within me rival those of celestial bodies.

Stelle had unlocked The Hunt, Destruction, Preservation, and Trailblaze.

Similarly, Bochang opened Elation, Abundance, Destruction, and Trailblaze.

However, whenever Stelle activated his fate paths, he immediately gained significant power from them.

In contrast, Bochang could only gradually develop his abilities through training.

Xiao Yu sighed with relief. "I thought something was wrong with you, big brother. I'm glad it's not... But how did you manage it? My eyes suddenly recovered! Will they revert back to their original state later?"

The little girl clung tightly to Bochang's trench coat, unwilling to let go.

Honestly, after experiencing the vibrant world of colors firsthand, Xiao Yu knew she could no longer bear living in darkness.

To describe her feelings aptly, one might say—I could have borne the darkness if I had never seen the sun.

"I'm not certain," replied Bochang. "Let's observe further; don't resist." As he spoke...

Bochang gently placed his hand on her head.

Onlookers, witnessing Xiao Yu's restored vision, murmured in amazement. This wasn't merely fitting prosthetic eyes but directly healing Xiao Yu's sight.

Could this potentially free her from the curse deep within her bloodline? Some individuals, observing the flickering white light emanating from Bochang's palm, pondered thoughtfully.

Recalling the fierce battle at Exalting Sanctum earlier, many lives were saved by that same white glow.

Many lives had been saved by that white glow.

However...

Xianzhou Luofu's official announcement attributed it to "the Aeon's divine manifestation," preventing anyone from questioning Bochang further. After all, he didn't resemble an Aeon at all.

Once again, the Horse Talisman's magic flowed into Xiao Yu's body.

Regrettably...

The unfamiliar force swirling around her eyes persisted. Bochang lacked the ability to completely eliminate it.

Initially, he was unsure what it represented, but now he knew:

It was the power of the Aeon of the Abundance.

When Bochang previously attempted to touch this force, Yaoshi caught him off guard. If not for Aha intervening,

only heaven knows what the Aeon of the Abundance might have done to him.

Perhaps...

Yaoshi could have forcibly transformed Bochang into a Fertility Envoy.

After encountering another Aeon, Bochang gained a deeper understanding of their immense strength. It felt as though they existed on entirely different dimensions. ƒreewebɳovel.com

Although Bochang hadn't directly engaged them yet,

he sensed an overwhelming and suffocating disparity between them.

Xiao Yu obediently stood still, motionless.

After a moment of silence, Bochang withdrew his hand and said, "It appears my power cannot fully heal your eyes."

"What..." Xiao Yu looked crestfallen. "There really is no way?"

If her eyes could only be restored temporarily, then...

Xiao Yu felt she should cherish this brief period immensely.

After pondering for a moment, Bochang continued, "It's not entirely hopeless. Theoretically, if you consistently consume these white lotuses, your eyes could remain in a normal state, akin to that of any healthy person."

"However... I'm uncertain about any potential side effects." Bochang proceeded to blow out another dozen or so white lotuses.

Xiao Yu watched intently. "Um... are those very expensive?"

"It's not about expense," Bochang shook his head. "Here's what we can do... Take these white lotuses to the Alchemy Commission and seek out Bailu. Perhaps she has additional ideas on how to help."

Bochang handed over the newly created white lotuses to Xiao Yu.

As a physician, Bochang was far from exemplary.

Nevertheless...

Since the white lotuses could treat Xiao Yu's eyes, combining them with Bailu's medical expertise might yield remarkable results.