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Qin Si pushed the door open and saw Luna curled up by the window, the moonlight outlining her frail silhouette.
Hearing Qin Si's voice, Luna's body trembled slightly, but she did not turn around.
"Luna?" Qin Si approached her with concern, crouching down beside her. His tone was as gentle as a spring breeze brushing against tender shoots. "Are you okay, Little One? I heard you moving..."
Luna hesitated for a moment, her small hands tightly gripping her skirt. In the moonlight, her long eyelashes quivered slightly, resembling a frightened little deer.
She bit her lower lip, a wave of indescribable fear surging within her.
In her past life as a Great Mage, she had looked down upon the world; when had she ever experienced such helplessness?
These eyes, which once perceived all things in the world, now...
"Qin Si... I..." Luna's voice was as faint as a whisper, laced with a barely perceptible tremor. "I... I can't see..."
These words weighed heavily on her like a thousand-pound stone, making it hard for her to breathe.
Her innate pride prevented her from showing any weakness in front of others, especially in this unfamiliar world.
Qin Si's heart sank suddenly, as if gripped by an invisible hand.
He pulled Luna into his embrace, feeling her slightly trembling body, his heart aching like it was being cut by knives.
As night fell, the Magic Castle was enveloped in silence.
However, muffled cries echoed from Luna's room.
Her small body curled up in Aelia's arms, restlessly twisting as she intermittently cried out.
"It hurts... Mom... my eyes hurt..."
Aelia held Luna tightly, gently stroking her back with each movement, her eyes filled with worry and anxiety.
Moonlight filtered through the window lattice, illuminating Aelia's face and making her look even more haggard.
Luna's eye ailment struck suddenly, without warning, like a bolt from the blue hitting Aelia.
She couldn't bear to imagine what would happen if Luna's eyes were truly in trouble.
"Qin Si, hurry! Bring the best Mage in the castle!" Aelia's voice trembled, urgent and anxious.
Qin Si didn't dare to delay and immediately rushed off.
Soon, the most esteemed Mage of the Magic Castle hurried over.
He examined Luna's eyes carefully, his brow furrowed, and ultimately shook his head in resignation.
"Madam, I am powerless to help. The Young Miss's eye condition is not a typical magical injury; I... I have never seen anything like this," the Mage's voice was deep and heavy, as if he had pronounced Luna's fate.
Aelia's heart sank instantly, engulfed by a profound sense of helplessness.
She held Luna tightly, tears silently streaming down her face.
The news reached her elder brother.
He dragged himself into Luna's room, his Twin Legs crippled from a Magic Backlash, moving step by step with great difficulty.
Seeing his sister in pain pierced his heart like a knife.
"Aelia, don't worry. I will find a way. There must be a solution," though weak, his voice carried a determined strength, igniting a flicker of hope like a Dark Purple Flame in the darkness.
Aelia looked up at her brother's resolute gaze, feeling slightly comforted, yet her worry remained unabated.
Their Second Brother heard of the situation and was equally frantic.
Ignoring his own predicament in a Magic Dilemma, he scoured for methods to treat the eye ailment.
Like a headless fly, he ran around tirelessly, exhausted but refusing to stop.
Aelia watched with a mix of emotion and helplessness. She knew that Second Brother's concern for Luna was as deep as anyone's.
At that moment, news spread throughout the Magic Castle: a Medical Immortal from the divine realm was wandering nearby...
"Madam, the Medical Immortal has arrived!" Qin Si's voice shattered the heavy atmosphere in the room.
Aelia lifted her head, her gaze filled with a flicker of hope, yet tinged with anxiety.
She slowly picked up Luna and walked toward the door...
Qin Si carefully lifted the curtain. The light in Luna's room was dim, filled with a faint herbal scent that could not mask the lingering anxiety.
Aelia sat by the bed, her face pale, dark circles under her eyes like a rose battered by a storm.
Luna lay on the bed, her small body curled up tightly, her brows furrowed. Sweat beaded on her pale little face, and she let out faint groans.
"Mommy..." Luna's weak voice pierced Aelia's heart like a thin needle.
With trembling hands, she stroked Luna's burning forehead, holding back tears as she softly comforted her, "Mommy is here; Luna doesn't need to be afraid..."
Outside, urgent footsteps approached. Eldest Brother entered, leaning on his cane. His face was equally haggard, with deep-set eyes.
Seeing Luna in pain twisted his heart like a knife.
"Aelia, what did the Medical Immortal say?" His voice was hoarse and trembled slightly.
Aelia shook her head, despair flooding her eyes like a rising tide.
"The Medical Immortal said... said Luna's eye condition is unusual; I'm afraid..." She choked on her words, tears finally spilling over.
"What are you afraid of?! Just say it!" Suddenly, Brother San erupted from his silence. He rushed to the bedside and grabbed Eldest Brother's thin shoulders, his red eyes filled with anger and fear.
Eldest Brother hung his head helplessly, closing his eyes in pain.
“Medical Immortal said… Luna’s eyes… may never see again…”
The air in the room seemed to freeze, a deathly silence enveloping them.
Brother San despondently released his grip, staggering back a few steps before collapsing onto the ground, his gaze hollow as if he had lost his soul.
He had once squandered his cultivation, indulging in pleasures, and now, with his sister facing such misfortune, he felt utterly powerless. Deep remorse and regret gnawed at his heart like a venomous snake.
He began to frantically scour the Ancient Grimoire, learning various Healing Magic, hoping to find a glimmer of hope—no matter how insignificant. He vowed never to give up.
At that moment, Leonard walked in, feigning concern on his face.
“Aelia, how is Luna? I heard that Medical Immortal came; what’s the situation?”
Aelia shot him a cold glance. “You needn’t concern yourself.”
“Leonard, Luna still needs your care,” he insisted.
Aelia scoffed, “My daughter will be cared for by me alone; I don’t need your insincere concern.” She knew that Leonard didn’t truly care for Luna; he merely wanted to exploit her illness to gain her sympathy and lower her guard.
She was utterly disillusioned with this man’s hypocrisy and cruelty, her heart filled only with endless anger and hatred.
In the following days, Luna's eyes showed no signs of improvement; instead, they grew more painful.
She cried incessantly, her small body trembling from the agony, causing Aelia’s heart to ache painfully in response.
She tirelessly cared for Luna, enduring her own sorrow while comforting her repeatedly until she finally fell asleep.
Yet no matter how hard she tried, she could not alleviate Luna’s suffering.
The atmosphere in the Magic Castle grew increasingly oppressive; everyone wore heavy expressions filled with worry.
Luna’s eye ailment hung over the entire Magic Castle like a dark cloud, making it hard to breathe.
Aelia's temper grew increasingly irritable, and she would often lash out at the servants. Yet, after each outburst, she would retreat to her room and cry in secret. She was terrified—terrified that Luna would never again see this world, afraid that her beautiful future would be destroyed by that damned eye ailment.
She searched desperately for doctors, summoning countless renowned healers from the magical realm, even offering hefty rewards, but all her efforts were in vain.
Every physician shook their heads in despair, claiming they had never encountered such a peculiar eye disease.
Aelia's hopes were shattered time and again, and her heart grew heavier and colder.
Days turned into weeks, and Luna's condition showed no signs of improvement; the hope for Magic Castle dwindled further.
Just then, a Knight rushed into the hall, his expression frantic.
“Madam! Madam!…” he gasped for breath.
Aelia sprang to her feet and grabbed the Knight's thin shoulders, asking urgently, “What’s wrong? What happened?”
The Knight swallowed hard and managed to say, “Th... Third Young Master Lucius... he…”
Qin Si suddenly burst through the door, panic etched on his face as he spoke urgently, “Madam! It’s bad! Third Young Master Lucius...”
A chill ran through Aelia's heart as an ominous premonition washed over her.
Without a second thought, she seized Qin Si's arm and asked anxiously, “What happened to Lucius? Speak quickly!”
Qin Si panted heavily, stammering out the words, “Third Young Master Lucius... Third Young Master Lucius... he... he went to the Divine Realm!”
“What?!” Aelia exclaimed, her face turning pale as paper in an instant.
The Divine Realm was a perilous place that even she dared not approach lightly!
Why would Lucius suddenly venture there?
What on earth was he planning?
“What's going on? Explain it to me clearly!” Aelia's voice trembled slightly as she forced herself to calm down, trying to extract more information from Qin Si.
Qin Si took a deep breath, struggling to steady his emotions, and spoke rapidly, “This morning, I discovered that Third Young Master Lucius was missing. I searched everywhere and later learned from a Knight that he seems to have gone to the Divine Realm. Apparently, he heard there was a Medical Immortal there who could treat difficult ailments, so…”
“Nonsense! Absolute nonsense!” Aelia's roar pierced the air, her voice sharp enough to almost shatter eardrums.
She could hardly believe her ears; Lucius had ventured into the Divine Realm without regard for his own safety, all for Luna's eyes!
Did he not understand how dangerous the Divine Realm was?
It was filled with powerful deities and mysterious prohibitions; one misstep could lead to utter destruction!
“When… when did he leave?” Aelia forced down her rising anger and asked with a trembling voice.
“Probably… probably this morning,” Qin Si answered cautiously.
“Damn it!” Aelia cursed under her breath, filled with worry and anxiety.
She knew that if Lucius had indeed gone to the Divine Realm, he would surely face many dangers.
She couldn't just sit idly by; she had to find a way to bring him back!
“Qin Si, gather all the guards from Magic Castle immediately and prepare them for departure! I… I will go to the Divine Realm to find him myself!” Aelia declared resolutely, her tone leaving no room for doubt.
Qin Si hesitated for a moment before saying uncertainly, “Madam, the Divine Realm is far too dangerous; perhaps you shouldn’t go? What if…”
“There is no ‘what if’!” Aelia interrupted Qin Si firmly. “Lucius went to the Divine Realm for Luna; I cannot just stand by and watch him get into trouble. Even for Luna's sake, I must go!”
Just as Aelia was preparing to set off for the Divine Realm, a familiar figure appeared before her.
“Mother!” Lucius's voice carried a hint of exhaustion but was filled with joy.
Aelia looked up sharply and saw Lucius standing at the door, covered in dust and tattered clothes, looking quite disheveled. Yet his face radiated a brilliant smile.
“Lucius! You... you’re back?!” Aelia exclaimed in surprise, quickly walking up to Lucius and scrutinizing him to ensure he was unharmed, which finally put her mind at ease.
“You foolish child, do you have any idea how dangerous the divine realm is? How could you dare to venture there on your own? Are you trying to get yourself killed?!” Aelia scolded Lucius, a mix of concern and anger in her voice.
Lucius chuckled sheepishly, scratching his head. “Mother, I know you worry about me, but look, I’m fine! Plus, I brought back a divine healer for Luna!”
As he spoke, Lucius turned around and respectfully addressed an elderly man with white hair standing behind him. “Medical Sage, please!”
Aelia then noticed the sage-like elder standing behind Lucius.
The elder had a full head of white hair and a kind face, exuding a faint aura of sanctity.
“Who is this?” Aelia asked curiously.
“This is the Medical Immortal from the divine realm. His medical skills are extraordinary; he can surely heal Luna’s eyes!” Lucius said excitedly.
Aelia's heart filled with joy as she quickly bowed respectfully to the Medical Immortal. “Medical Sage, it’s wonderful that you’re here. Please, you must save my daughter!”
The Medical Immortal smiled slightly and waved his hand. “There’s no need for such formality, madam. It is my duty to save lives. Please take me to see Young Miss.”
Aelia hurriedly led the Medical Immortal to Luna’s room. The Medical Immortal examined Luna’s eyes carefully, his brow furrowed and his expression serious.
“Medical Sage, how is she?” Aelia asked anxiously.
The Medical Immortal pondered for a moment before slowly replying, “Young Miss’s eye condition is quite unusual; it is not an ordinary ailment. It seems her eyes do not belong to her.”
“What?!” Aelia gasped in disbelief.
Luna’s eyes did not belong to her?
What on earth was going on?
The Medical Immortal stroked his beard and explained, “From my observation of Young Miss’s eyes, it appears they were forcefully transplanted from a practitioner. Moreover, this eye has been tainted with divine power. That practitioner seems to have sustained severe injuries, causing their divine power to gradually dissipate, which has led to a rejection between this eye and Young Miss’s body, resulting in her condition.”
“Then... what should we do?” Aelia asked anxiously.
The Medical Immortal sighed and said, “To completely cure Young Miss's eye ailment, the only way is to remove the eye and then use divine power to nurture it anew, allowing it to fully integrate with Young Miss's body. However, this process is quite complex, requiring a significant amount of divine power and a tranquil environment.”
“Medical Sage, do you mean...?” Aelia asked tentatively.
The Medical Immortal replied slowly, “I am willing to take Young Miss back to Medical Immortal Valley. There, I can use the spiritual energy and divine power of the valley to help her recover her health more swiftly.”
Aelia hesitated.
Medical Immortal Valley was a Holy Land in the divine realm, abundant in spiritual energy and beautiful surroundings, indeed the best place for treating Luna's eye condition.
However, she also worried about Luna's safety.
After all, the divine realm was filled with unknowns and dangers, and she wasn't sure if it was safe to entrust Luna to the Medical Immortal.
“Medical Sage, can I... trust you?” Aelia asked hesitantly.
The Medical Immortal smiled slightly and took out an ancient token from his robe, handing it to Aelia. “If you are not at ease, you can hold onto this token and visit Young Miss at any time in Medical Immortal Valley. Should you have any regrets, you can use this token to take Young Miss away whenever you wish.”
Aelia took the token and examined it closely.
The token was engraved with an ancient rune that emanated a faint sacred aura.
She could sense that this token contained immense power, far from ordinary.
“Alright,” Aelia finally made up her mind. For Luna's health, she was willing to take the risk.
“However, I will not hand Luna over to you,” Aelia raised her head and looked firmly at the Medical Immortal. “I will rely on my own strength to heal Luna's eyes!”
The Medical Immortal was momentarily taken aback but then revealed a hint of an appreciative smile. “Very well, I admire your courage and determination. In that case, I will not insist. However, should you encounter any difficulties, feel free to come find me at Medical Immortal Valley.”
With that, the Medical Immortal cupped his hands in respect towards Aelia and turned to leave.
Lucius nodded at Aelia and followed the Medical Immortal out.
Aelia tightly grasped the token in her hand, her gaze complex as she watched Lucius's departing figure.
She knew that Lucius had sacrificed a lot for Luna, and she could not let his expectations down.
She must find a way to treat Luna's eye condition and help her recover as soon as possible.
"Qin Si, send the order to seal off the Magic Castle. No one is allowed to leave! I need Closed Door Training to find a cure for Luna's eye ailment!" Aelia's voice was cold and resolute, carrying an undeniable authority.
Qin Si quickly responded and turned to leave.
Aelia took a deep breath and slowly closed her eyes.
She understood that the path ahead would be extremely challenging, but she would never give up.
For Luna, she was willing to sacrifice everything!
Suddenly, Aelia felt an unusual Magical Fluctuation. She opened her eyes wide, her pupils constricting sharply... Her intuition warned her that something bad was about to happen.
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