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Serpent Demon Rebirth
墨書 Inktalez
Chu Yuning's consciousness gradually awakened in a haze. It felt as if her body had been torn apart and reassembled, every inch of her skin carrying a strange sensation.
When she opened her eyes, a desolate landscape unfolded before her. The withered grass swayed in the wind, and the distant cawing of crows echoed through the air.
She tried to remember who she was but could only grasp fleeting fragments—a massive shadow of a serpent, a stormy sky filled with lightning, and the heart-wrenching pain that accompanied it.
Looking down at her hands, she saw slender fingers that resembled those of a human, yet deep within her soul lingered an indescribable sense of alienation.
She stood up, feeling a slight tremor beneath her feet.
Her body seemed much lighter than she remembered, yet an unfamiliar power surged within her, like something that did not belong to her coursing through her veins.
Furrowing her brow, she attempted to clear her thoughts but found herself unable to recall even her name.
All she knew was that she had once been a powerful serpent demon, but why she had transformed into this current state remained a blank slate.
A low groan from afar interrupted her thoughts.
Following the sound, she spotted a man lying in the grass not far away. A deep wound on his leg exposed bone, blood staining the ground around him.
The man struggled to rise but collapsed again due to the pain.
His gaze met Chu Yuning's, surprise flickering in his eyes before it shifted to one of pleading.
"Miss... please help me..." His voice was weak yet carried an undeniable firmness that demanded attention.
Chu Yuning stood rooted in place, a wave of conflict rising within her. Instinctively, she wanted to distance herself from this human, yet the man's gaze held her feet captive.
She took a few steps closer, crouching down to examine his wound closely. The injury was deep, as if torn by the claws of some wild beast.
She reached out her hand, her fingertips gently touching the edge of the wound. A warm force surged from within her, and to her astonishment, the wound began to heal at a visible speed.
The man widened his eyes, staring incredulously at his leg. "Are you... a celestial being?" His voice carried a tone of reverence.
Chu Yuning did not answer. She withdrew her hand, a wave of unease rising within her. She had never encountered such power before and had no idea where it came from.
Standing up, she took a few steps back to create distance between herself and the man.
"Thank you..." The man struggled to stand, tentatively taking a few steps and discovering that his leg had returned to normal.
He looked at Chu Yuning, curiosity flickering in his eyes. "My name is Li Qingshan; I am a hunter from these mountains. Miss, what brings you alone to this desolate place?"
Chu Yuning hesitated for a moment before shaking her head. "I don't remember."
Li Qingshan paused for a moment, then broke into a gentle smile. "Then why not come back to my village with me? There are many wild beasts in these mountains; it's not safe for you alone."
After a moment's hesitation, Chu Yuning finally nodded.
She wasn't sure why she agreed; perhaps it was Li Qingshan's kindness that offered her a sense of security, or maybe it was a deep-seated curiosity about humanity.
The two walked in silence along the rugged mountain path until they arrived at a secluded valley.
Nestled within the valley was a small village, with several simple wooden houses scattered harmoniously at the foot of the mountain.
At the village entrance, a few children were playing. When they saw Li Qingshan return, they all ran over to greet him.
"Uncle Qingshan, you're back!" a boy shouted excitedly, his gaze lingering on Chu Yuning, filled with curiosity.
Li Qingshan smiled and ruffled the boy's hair, then turned to Chu Yuning and said, "This is my home; you can rest here for a while."
Chu Yuning stepped inside the house and looked around. The interior was simply furnished but neatly organized. She sat on a wooden chair, yet her heart was anything but calm.
She stared at her hands, feeling the strange power still surging within her.
Li Qingshan brought over a bowl of hot soup and placed it in front of her. "Have some; it'll warm you up."
Chu Yuning took the bowl but didn't drink immediately.
She looked up at Li Qingshan, a hint of confusion in her eyes. "Aren't you... afraid of me?"
Li Qingshan paused for a moment before laughing. "Afraid of you? You saved my life; I couldn't be more grateful."
Chu Yuning lowered her head and fell silent. She took a sip of the soup; the warm liquid slid down her throat but did nothing to dispel the chill in her heart.
As night fell, the village gradually quieted down.
Chu Yuning stood by the window, gazing at the distant mountain shadows, yet her heart remained restless.
She had no idea why she was here or who she truly was.
She only remembered that she had once been Chu Yuning, but now she was no different from a human.
Suddenly, a commotion arose in the village.
Chu Yuning stepped out of her house and saw the villagers gathered at the entrance, their faces filled with panic. Li Qingshan rushed over, his expression grave.
"Something has happened," he said in a low voice. " old man Wang at the east end of the village is dead, and the circumstances are very strange."
A tightness gripped Chu Yuning's heart as she followed Li Qingshan to old man Wang's home.
Inside, chaos reigned. old man Wang's body lay on the floor, his face frozen in terror, a deep bite mark visible on his neck.
"It was a monster!" one villager trembled as he spoke. "It must have been a monster!"
Chu Yuning stood among the crowd, feeling a chill rise up her spine that made her shiver involuntarily.
"Miss, what's wrong?" Li Qingshan's voice pulled her back to reality.
Chu Yuning shook her head and forced a faint smile. "I'm fine." She turned to leave the crowd.
But before that, she needed to figure out who she truly was and why she had been reborn in this unfamiliar land.
As night fell, Chu Yuning stood at the village entrance, gazing at the distant mountain shadows, a complex wave of emotions surging within her.
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