Mysteries:Lord Of The Dream Realm

Chapter 14:Ghost

"Morning."

Meng Xian greeted the day from the comfort of her sofa, her attention split between the Shandong multi-grain pancake in one hand and her mobile phone in the other. She was scrolling through the latest news, her eyes narrowing at the headlines that seemed to grow increasingly alarming: people vanishing without a trace. The articles were a grim reminder of the unsettling events surrounding Sefirah Castle, something she had been following closely.

The news had become a constant background noise over the past few months, a disturbing trend that seemed to have no end in sight.

The name Huang Tao, also known as Roselle Gustav, floated through her mind..

Her eyes lingered on the screen for a moment, the grim news sinking in before she shook her head and put her phone down.

Taking a bite of her pancake, Meng Xian glanced down at Starlight, who was curled up peacefully on the sofa. The cat's gentle breathing and relaxed posture brought a smile to her face. She appreciated these moments of calm in the midst of the chaotic news cycle.

The sound of the door opening pulled Meng Xian's attention. Zhou Mingrui, still catching his breath from his morning run, stepped in. "There are multi-grain pancakes in the pot," Meng Xian called out, her voice carrying a hint of warmth. "You can heat them up in the air fryer and then..."

Her voice trailed off as she noticed the peculiar sight in Zhou Mingrui's hands. He was holding a tiny, frail crow cub. Meng Xian's eyebrows shot up in surprise, her gaze fixed on the delicate creature.

"What's this?" she asked, her tone a mix of curiosity and concern.

Zhou Mingrui, still panting slightly from his run, managed a sheepish smile. He carefully spread a clean towel on the coffee table and gently placed the crow cub on it.

The little bird was barely more than a ball of downy fluff, its tiny body trembling with weakness. It could barely lift its head, its feeble cries almost inaudible.

"I found this little guy this morning," Zhou Mingrui began, his voice tinged with frustration and worry. "I was jogging near a big tree when I heard something falling. I reached out instinctively and caught this crow. It wasn't actually falling from the sky, though—there was an old bird's nest in the tree."

He took a deep breath, his eyes fixed on the tiny crow. "When I climbed up to check, I saw the nest had been abandoned a long time. There were five eggs, but four of them had already started to rot in the summer heat. Only one had a hole pecked out, and the chick inside was... well, it was barely alive."

Meng Xian listened intently, her expression thoughtful.

Zhou Mingrui continued, his voice heavy with concern. "I had to bring it home. I wasn't sure what else to do. I was hoping to find some way to save it."

"......I see."

Meng Xian studied the crow cub.She had always had a gentle spot for animals,but seeing the crow reminded him of a naughty kid...

"It's actually fine," Meng Xian said, her voice steady. "But if it doesn't get its first meal soon, it might not survive. If you want to help it, you'll need to get a feeding syringe, some mealworms, and probiotics from the pet store next door. I can mix an egg yolk with some water and feed it when you get back."

Zhou Mingrui's eyes brightened with renewed hope. "Got it! I'll go get everything right away."

He jumped up and dashed out the door, his urgency clear. Meng Xian watched him leave,

The living room fell into a tranquil hush once more, the only sounds being the soft whir of the air conditioner and the faint rustling of Starlight's paws as the cat shifted in her sleep. Meng Xian's gaze remained fixed on the tiny crow nestled on the coffee table. Starlight, recently awake, eyed the little creature with a mix of curiosity and wariness, his brown eyes reflecting a cautious vigilance.