kvmb Chapter 97 explains the reasons
Chapter 97 explains the reasons
Sure enough, a short while later, Chu Siyuan's deliberately suppressed voice of fury came from inside the tent.
"Chu Qiuchi!!!"
Chu Qiuchi immediately lowered his head guiltily, silently shrinking to one side, not daring to make a sound. Chu Yichen also quietly nestled to one side, trying his best to avoid being noticed, secretly casting a "good luck" look at Chu Qiuchi.
Qiu Jingya was startled by the sudden roar. Over the years, Chu Siyuan had always been a gentle and refined gentleman, and she had never seen him like this before.
Realizing the seriousness of the situation, she immediately asked anxiously, "Siyuan, what exactly happened?"
Chu Siyuan did not answer, but his eyes were bloodshot, his gaze piercing Chu Qiuchi like a knife. He said angrily, "Is this what you called 'a little injury' and 'it's nothing serious'?" His eyes were full of fear and worry, and his voice trembled slightly, unable to hide his anxiety and pain.
Seeing that he didn't respond, Qiu Jingya's anxiety quickly rose. She hurriedly took Chu Qiuchi's hand and used her mental energy to check on her condition.
However, upon first entering Chu Qiuchi's mental space, her expression changed drastically. Her hand, which was holding Chu Qiuchi's, trembled slightly, and her heart ached.
Seeing Qiu Jingya's increasingly terrified expression, Chu Qiuchi hurriedly explained, "Mom and Dad, listen to me, it's not as serious as you think! I can still be saved!"
Chu Siyuan and Qiu Jingya exchanged a glance, their eyes filled with deep fear and heartache.
Chu Siyuan turned his head, his eyes once again fixed on Chu Qiuchi. He took a deep breath, trying to suppress his emotions, and spoke in a somber tone.
"Do you know that your mental space is now as fragile as paper, with cracks all over its walls? We almost didn't see you standing here alive and kicking! And you're still trying to hide it? You're stabbing our hearts with a knife!"
Qiu Jingya's heart pounded, and her face instantly turned pale. She sighed, her eyes filled with heartache: "Xiao Chi, why didn't you tell us? Your mental space is in such a serious state, and you still intend to hide it from us? You really are..."
Chu Qiuchi lowered her head, her voice becoming weak, tinged with grievance and apology: "I... I didn't want you to worry... Actually, it's not that serious, it can be fixed with some repairs, it really can be fixed..." Her voice grew softer and softer until it was almost inaudible.
Chu Siyuan frowned, rubbed his forehead in frustration, and said in a deep voice, "Repair? I've never heard of a mental space being repaired to this extent! This is permanent damage! Where do you plan to get it repaired?"
Chu Qiuchi quickly raised her hand, her tone sincere: "Dad, it really can be repaired! My mental space is a bit special." As she spoke, she pointed to Chu Yichen, who was as quiet as a chicken beside her, "If you don't believe me, ask Yichen. My condition was even more serious before, but it has recovered somewhat now."
Chu Siyuan's gaze immediately fell on Chu Yichen, and Qiu Jingya also looked at him anxiously, as if hoping to hear a definite answer from his mouth.
Feeling the burning gazes of his parents, Chu Yichen paused, then said firmly, "Yes, my sister's mental space can indeed be repaired. Not only that, it can also absorb the mental energy of others to repair itself."
Upon hearing this, Chu Siyuan and Qiu Jingya were both stunned, and then a wave of surprise washed over them.
Chu Siyuan stared intently at Chu Yichen, his tone suspicious: "You're not just saying these things to comfort us, are you? I've never heard of anyone being able to let their mental space absorb another person's mental energy, let alone use it to repair spatial rifts!"
Chu Qiuchi immediately said urgently, "Mom and Dad, it's true! My mental space is special. If it weren't for its special nature, I might have already fallen into a deep sleep." She paused, turned to her parents, and said with even more determination, "If you don't believe me, you can try it! Then you'll know!"
She reached out her hand, gesturing to Chu Siyuan. Chu Siyuan glanced at Chu Qiuchi with a complicated expression, then turned to Chu Yichen. Seeing him nod, he reluctantly grasped Chu Qiuchi's wrist, slowly channeling his spiritual energy into it, carefully sensing the changes within.
In an instant, Chu Siyuan's expression changed slightly. He felt a faint yet real sensation as if a trace of his mental energy was being drained away. Chu Siyuan's eyes instantly became complex, showing both surprise and a hint of wariness.
"What...what's going on?" he muttered to himself, a hint of disbelief in his eyes.
Qiu Jingya immediately tested the waters as well, and after a moment, a look of shock flashed in her eyes: "It's true... everything you said is true!"
Seeing that they finally believed her, Chu Qiuchi breathed a slight sigh of relief: "Mom and Dad, now you believe me, right? I'm really fine, I just need some time to get it fixed."
The worry in Chu Siyuan and Qiu Jingya's eyes subsided slightly, and their minds gradually calmed. Chu Siyuan took a deep breath and asked again, "What exactly happened to your mental space? Why did this happen? Will it harm you?"
Qiu Jingya and Chu Yichen also looked at Chu Qiuchi with curiosity, clearly wanting to know why Chu Qiuchi's mental space had undergone such a change.
Let me organize my thoughts!
Chu Qiuchi's mind raced, quickly searching for a way to explain the situation. She definitely couldn't mention the time travel, but wait, the Source Space! Her eyes lit up; a perfect explanation had suddenly come to her. The Source Space of the Skill Star Tower was a ready-made reason!
She looked up at her parents and younger brother, and seeing that they were all waiting for an answer, Chu Qiuchi took a deep breath and slowly began to speak: "This matter has to start from the first time I entered the Skill Star Tower and obtained a skill... At that time, I entered the source space of the Star Tower and had some fortuitous encounters. I think it was at that time that my mental space underwent this change."
Chu Qiuchi paused, his eyes flickering as if recalling the scene: "This is also why my area-of-effect skills are stronger than others. I've never mentioned it before because Grandpa Xingyuan told me not to tell anyone about it."
“Source Space?” Chu Siyuan pondered these words repeatedly, a hint of surprise and contemplation flashing in his eyes. “I never expected that the Skill Star Tower would have such a magical place! It’s not that no one has ever doubted where the skills of the Skill Star Tower come from, but no one has ever found the answer. It turns out it’s the Source Space! It’s good that you had such a wonderful encounter.”
Chu Yichen couldn't help but look at his sister with envy: "I never expected you to have such a wonderful encounter!" As he spoke, he clasped his hands together and muttered earnestly, "Thanks to Grandpa Xingyuan for this wonderful encounter, otherwise my sister would probably be... not awake by now!"
Qiu Jingya finally came to her senses, and the worry in her eyes gradually faded, replaced by deep relief and a trace of lingering fear. She sighed softly and said gently, "Luckily you had this wonderful encounter, Qiu Chi, you really scared us to death."
After explaining everything, Chu Qiuchi felt her family's care and understanding, and a warm feeling welled up in her heart. She gently closed her eyes and let out a long sigh, "Mom and Dad... I'm sorry for making you worry. I will definitely take better care of myself in the future, and I won't hide anything from you."
Chu Siyuan sighed, his tone no longer so stern: "You are indeed lucky to have had this extraordinary encounter. But I also hope you can be more cautious and not act recklessly just because you have had this extraordinary encounter, you know? Before making any decision, think carefully about how much you can bear."
Qiu Jingya gently patted Chu Qiuchi's hand, her eyes full of affection: "In the future, you must tell us if anything happens. Don't always hide it from us. We can face it together. You don't need to bear it alone."
Chu Qiuchi's eyes reddened slightly. Feeling the warmth and strength her family gave her, she nodded: "I understand, Mom, Dad. I will remember your words from now on and will not let you worry again."
At that moment, all the tension and worry seemed to vanish with the wind, and a warm and cozy atmosphere filled the tent. Chu Qiuchi raised her head again, smiling at her parents and younger brother, feeling a sense of peace and security she had never felt before.