Chapter 435 - 441: Save Her?

Song Wanning’s expression faltered. Not only had this man managed to procure a Buddha Lamp, but it was one that possessed the power of merit.

Otherwise, that female remnant soul would have long since dissipated.

’It seems this body is truly of the utmost importance to the Huo Clan Leader.’

"Meng’er, you’ll be awake soon. Just hold on a little longer!"

The Huo Clan Leader soothed her with soft, gentle words before lowering his head to look coldly at Song Wanning.

"If you make a single mistake, don’t blame me for being merciless!"

He truly didn’t trust anyone else, but for this sliver of hope, he had no choice but to try.

He was sick and tired of waiting for hundreds of years.

"Alright."

Song Wanning nodded, but inwardly, she was thinking, ’I have the Rejuvenation Pill, but whether it can actually revive someone is completely unpredictable.’

’Besides, the Huo Clan Leader might not even be able to withstand the Heavenly Punishment alone.’

’But that has nothing to do with me. What I want is for the Heavenly Punishment to descend. That will be our chance to escape.’

’However... Huo Jinchuan is still watching me like a hawk. I have to drag him into this with me.’

So, she raised her head with some hesitation and said, "It’s just... I’m afraid I can’t do this alone. It would be best if he helped too. The chances of success would be higher..."

Song Wanning pointed at Huo Jinchuan and clearly saw a cold glint flash in his eyes. His piercing gaze seemed as if it would devour her.

But she just blinked at Huo Jinchuan, feigning innocence.

A flash of understanding crossed Huo Jinchuan’s eyes.

’Heh.’

’This woman has come up with a fine plan!!’

’Good, good, very good. If I don’t get you killed, then my name isn’t Huo!’

He stepped forward with a cold expression and offered, "Father, I am willing to contribute to Mother’s recovery. Even if the Heavenly Punishment descends, I am not afraid!"

"As long as Mother can awaken, that’s all that matters."

He shot Song Wanning a meaningful glance. ’As long as she participates, the Heavenly Punishment will fall on her head too.’

’Did she really think she could get away scot-free?’

’Dream on!’

"Hmph. If it weren’t for giving birth to you, how would your mother have died?"

"You saving her is just repaying a debt. It’s your duty!"

The Huo Clan Leader showed no appreciation for Huo Jinchuan’s offer; in fact, he was filled with loathing for him.

The way he looked at his son was even worse than how he looked at an outsider like Song Wanning.

"If I weren’t afraid that Meng’er would look for you when she wakes up, I would have killed you long ago!"

’If it weren’t for Huo Jinchuan, how could Meng’er have died?’

’Only he knew how much pain he had suffered these past few hundred years.’

’And what about Huo Jinchuan?’

’He enjoyed the Huo Family’s life of luxury, basked in the reverence of outsiders, and lived a happy life.’

’Meanwhile, Meng’er lay here, slumbering in the cold, day after day.’

’The debt Huo Jinchuan owed was one he could never repay in a lifetime!’

Huo Jinchuan was so berated he couldn’t even raise his head.

He had been listening to this kind of resentful scolding for hundreds of years.

When he first transmigrated, he was in his mother’s womb, inwardly celebrating his good fortune at being reincarnated into such a great family. His mother and father were deeply in love, so he was certain life would be wonderful after he was born.

However, things didn’t go as planned. His mother was poisoned, and there was no cure.

As a result, his mother succumbed to the poison and died during childbirth. He himself nearly died in the womb. If he hadn’t fought with every last breath to push his way out, he wouldn’t even exist today.

But from then on, all that awaited him was a nightmarish existence.

His father believed he was the one who killed his mother and had subjected him to beatings, verbal abuse, and utter torment since childhood.

But in front of outsiders, he put on the facade of a benevolent, loving father, leading the world to believe that Huo Jinchuan was doted upon and that the entire Huo Family would one day be his.

Huo Jinchuan’s lips curled. He was utterly sick of this life.

’After so many years of planning, of painstakingly searching for a Pill Master, my step-by-step scheme is finally going to bear fruit today.’

’The Heavenly Punishment triggered by the Rejuvenation Pill is my chance.’

’A chance to kill the Huo Clan Leader.’

He lowered his head, concealing the violent fury in his eyes.

’At this most critical moment, I absolutely cannot make a single mistake.’

Meanwhile, the Huo Clan Leader’s gaze swept over Xiao Heyun and Baili Shang.

’These few can serve as shields against the Heavenly Punishment. Otherwise, they would have died in the stone chamber long ago and would never have been qualified to gaze upon my wife’s face.’

"What do you need us to do?"

he asked Song Wanning directly.

To be honest, he didn’t really believe Song Wanning would obediently save her.

But after hundreds of years, he had finally found someone who not only had the Rejuvenation Pill’s Pill Recipe but had also successfully refined the Elixir Pill. He had to take the gamble.

"We need to awaken her remnant soul. Besides the Rejuvenation Pill, there is another very important ingredient: your Heart Blood!"

"Especially Huo Jinchuan. There’s a blood connection between them, which will make the chances of awakening her remnant soul even greater!"

Song Wanning gave the frozen corpse a solemn look.

’Reviving the dead is an act that defies the heavens. It’s fundamentally impossible.’

’But they refuse to accept fate and insist on trying. Well, they can just wait to pay the price.’

"Father, she can’t be trusted! The ancient records have never mentioned this."

Huo Jinchuan’s heart skipped a beat for no apparent reason, and a deep sense of unease washed over him.

It made him even more anxious than the prospect of facing the Heavenly Punishment.

’Song Wanning must have ulterior motives for making this request. Who knows what she’s planning behind our backs?’

But as soon as the words left his mouth, Song Wanning let out a sigh.

"If you’re unwilling, then so be it. I can only do my best. After all, this Rejuvenation Pill is different from the one recorded in your Pill Recipe. I can’t guarantee I can bring her back to life..."

She shook her head, looking troubled.

"You—"

Huo Jinchuan instantly grew tense, a vicious glint flashing in his eyes.

’This woman is courting death!’

Hearing this, the Huo Clan Leader’s heart sank as well. He stared at Song Wanning for a long time. In truth, he also suspected she would try to pull something.

But he was too desperate to save his wife.

Besides, he had absolute confidence in himself. No matter what tricks Song Wanning tried, they would be as futile as an ant trying to shake a tree.

So, he gave a smile that didn’t reach his eyes and nodded. "Fine. You make the arrangements."

"As long as you can revive her, I can consider making you the chief Pill Master of the Dan Sect."

"I hope you won’t disappoint me."

In the end, he still made her a promise.

’As for whether there will be a future for her, that remains to be seen.’

"Really? Then I will definitely do my utmost to bring her back!"

Song Wanning’s eyes instantly lit up with joy, as if she were full of motivation.

She wasted no more words, stepping forward to the ice bed for a closer look.

Suppressing the nausea in her heart, she held out her hand for the Huo Clan Leader to give her the Rejuvenation Pill.

Then, she began to channel her Fire Attribute Spiritual Energy, slowly drilling a small hole through the ice toward the corpse’s lips.

Baili Shang’s gaze sharpened. Watching Song Wanning’s actions, a thoughtful look flashed in his eyes.

He then glanced at the Huo Clan Leader and Huo Jinchuan before discreetly surveying his surroundings.

Xiao Heyun felt uneasy as well, but he kept reassuring himself, ’As long as I have the system, I definitely won’t die.’