Chapter 341: Blessed with Two Daughters
"That's a story from a friend of mine. Guigui, what do you think?" Ye Wenxin asked.
The Ghost Mother pondered deeply, then shook her head, more confused than ever, as if the concept of human emotions was beyond her. Though Ye Wenxin had expected this, she couldn't help but feel a tinge of disappointment. Rising slowly, she dusted off her clothes and continued, "If you don't understand, that's fine. Alright, I'll set you free."
"Really? You can really set me free?" The Ghost Mother's demeanor shifted from the contemplative to the excited. Ye Wenxin nodded, producing the final flag from the painting and waving it towards the cage.
In an instant, the cage's restraints were absorbed into the flag. Tentatively, the Ghost Mother touched the bars, realizing she could indeed reach beyond them. Her joy was palpable as she cautiously extended her ghostly hand towards Ye Wenxin, who also reached out, feeling the Ghost Mother's cold touch—devoid of warmth or heartbeat.
"Am I truly free?" The Ghost Mother marveled, still wary that Zhong Yi might suddenly appear.
"Yes, you can come out now," Ye Wenxin assured, cutting the ordinary lock and guiding the Ghost Mother out of the cage.
The Ghost Mother's smile widened as she curiously surveyed her surroundings, her excitement and glee apparent. Yet, a fleeting shadow of malice crossed her eyes.
Ye Wenxin inwardly sighed, having anticipated complications. The so-called umbrella sword wasn't just a container for the Ghost Mother but also the sole means to control her.
"Hahaha, I'm finally free!" The Ghost Mother's facade crumbled as she charged at Ye Wenxin. Already free of constraints, Ye Wenxin swiftly evaded.
Brandishing the umbrella sword, she saw fear flicker in the Ghost Mother's eyes, who nevertheless commanded the surrounding Yin Fetuses to attack. Tens of thousands converged, but Ye Wenxin's aura flared, and red flowers enveloped her, enhancing her beauty.
In stark contrast, the Ghost Mother transformed grotesquely, sprouting sharp horns. Her features remained alluring, but her eyes turned blood-red, brimming with malevolence. The Yin Fetuses hovered, their attack speed and aggression heightened, as dark green orbs flickered.
"Popcorn!" Ye Wenxin uttered, and the Yin Fetuses exploded, massive flowers blossoming and bursting in rapid succession.
The chain reaction filled the air with dark green liquid. Ye Wenxin opened the umbrella, shielding herself. While she feared the umbrella might dissolve, its runes glowed, absorbing the liquid.
Drawing the sword from the umbrella, she felt its chill intensify, resonating with the distant Ghost Mother. The blade warmed as words appeared on the hilt, which Ye Wenxin read.
[Ghost Sword]
The name of the umbrella sword, Ye Wenxin recited it, recalling fragments from her memory and wielding it.
"Come, Ghost Sword!" she commanded, and a red-haired, red-clad woman emerged from the umbrella. Her face was pale, identical to the Ghost Mother. Created by Zhong Yi to subdue the Ghost Mother, this was the Ghost Sword.
The Ghost Sword smiled at the Ghost Mother, charging with the sword before Ye Wenxin could act. If not for being the Ghost Sword's master, Ye Wenxin would witness a sword seemingly acting on its own.
