160 Chapter 160 Ritual (2/2)
The pain crawled from her forehead towards her limbs and entire body. She felt like she is burning from her skin, towards her muscles and even seeping through her bones. However, because there is no images and scenes distracting her, she is able to focus on the pain. And since she is clear headed this time, she is able to concentrate in cultivating despite the intense pain.
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Gu Rin and Gu Lingdao heaved a sigh of relief seeing that Lin Xulian is finally stable and cultivating properly. Gu Lingdao panicked when he saw Lin Xulian trashing and screaming earlier. Her qi also turned chaotic and is leaking out. If that goes on, she would fail the ritual and she would suffer a permanent damage in her head.
So even if he never tried it before, he intruded her consciousness during the ritual through the path opened by the butterfly Gu. When he entered her consciousness, he found out that she got trapped in the memory triggered by the Gu. He repeatedly asked her to wake up but she refused to listen.
The sight of his father sweating profusely while performing a mind intrusion and Lin Xulian trashing about greeted Gu Rin when he entered the cave. He would come weekly to check on the situation and inform the King and Lin Xulian's family who came days ago. Seeing this, he hurriedly followed his father.And when Gu Rin entered Lin Xulian's consciousness, he saw a man with his eyes filled with anger and pain, looking wordlessly at her. Lin Xulian on the other kept desperately telling him that she is innocent. And despite all her explanation, he only showed a face that tells her that he doesn't believe her. Seeing this, Gu Rin had a realization on what exactly happened and the reason why Lin Xulian shows a sad expression every time she mentions the Gonglu country's emperor.
Luckily, before Lin Xulian's sanity completely shatters, she was able to hear his voice and regain her consciousness. If not, then no one could tell how much damage it would cause her. With the matter finally settled, Gu Rin and Gu Lingdao left her consciousness.
”Father, do we have to mention this to the King?” Gu Rin asked his father.
”Of course. That way they can also prepare themselves in case that caused a little change in the Princess's attitude. No one can tell until she is done cultivating.” Gu Lingdao replied solemnly. ”But do not mention what you saw in her memory.” He followed.
”I understand father. I have no intention to do so anyway. I already know that the Princess doesn't want to share this information.” Gu Rin said seriously. Gu Lingdao only nod in acknowledgement.
”No one could tell when the Princess will wake up from cultivating. It only depends on her will from this point. I never encounter this case personally before. I can only rely on the records handed down by our ancestors. Fortunately, they have some records of the process.” Gu Lingdao said with a sigh.
Hearing his father's words, Gu Rin decided to leave. ”I will now report to the King, father. I just hope the Princess won't take long. The prince is hard to deal with when he is worried. Luckily he can't catch up to me yet or else he would intrude this place without warning.”