{"id":11366,"date":"2020-03-29T12:00:33","date_gmt":"2020-03-29T16:00:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/betwixtedbutterfly.com\/translations\/?p=11366"},"modified":"2020-04-06T12:04:49","modified_gmt":"2020-04-06T16:04:49","slug":"tras30-1","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/betwixtedbutterfly.com\/translations\/tras30-1\/","title":{"rendered":"To Raise a Soul 30.1"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Wu Xuan\u2019s recovery speed was astonishingly fast. If it hadn\u2019t been for the residual scar left from the injury on his head, his outer appearance would have been the same as before. Although, his complexion and focus appeared to be a little better than they were before his accident.<\/span><\/p>

\u201cIt\u2019s probably because of the good food in the hospital?\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

In what counted as a good mood, Wu Xuan tossed out the mocking remark. Compared to his previously formal and measuring looks, his look at that moment was full of mirth and friendliness. It had the vibe of a close relationship. \u201cThanks for your help with the car accident. Last time, at the roast duck restaurant, I said I would invite you out for a meal but it ended up getting delayed. Oh yeah, have you changed your phone number?\u201d<\/span><\/p>

“It’s been changed.\u201d<\/span><\/p>

Yin Yan put down the fruit basket and tonics. Then he pulled out a stool for Yu Zhen to sit on before sitting himself down beside him.\u00a0 He politely asked, \u201cHow are your injuries?\u201d<\/span><\/p>

Wu Xuan\u2019s gaze swept between the two men once before he replied, \u201cIt\u2019s not bad. The stitches for the wound on my head have already been removed and left a scar. My bones still need to heal though. It will probably be another short while before I can move about outside.\u201d<\/span><\/p>

\u201cIt\u2019s almost the new year. Heal up at home. It\u2019s never a bad thing to spend time with your family,\u201d Yin Yan consoled him politely. Throughout the exchange, his attitude wasn\u2019t overly friendly.<\/span><\/p>

Wu Xuan looked slightly rueful at his words. His attitude warmed further as he commented, \u201cYou were right. I was confused. I loved to foolishly play around, but it\u2019s about time to be more sensible. Spending time with my family\u2026 You\u2019re smarter than me, Yin Yan.\u201d<\/span><\/p>

Yin Yan remained silent.<\/span><\/p>

Once the floodgates to those regretful musings were opened, they couldn\u2019t be closed. Without waiting for a reply, Wu Xuan continued, \u201cWhen you love, you are sincere, honest, and do not hold back. When you break up, you are direct and efficient. You don\u2019t do a sloppy job. Although Han Ya treated you in such a way, you haven\u2019t said anything about her faults. The only time you made an explanation was to prevent your husband and family from being disturbed by rumors.\u201d<\/span><\/p>

Yin Yan continued to be silent as if he had ears but no mouth.<\/span><\/p>

\u201cThank you.\u201d Wu Xuan\u2019s expression turned solemn. He reached out a hand and said, \u201cI was wrong in the past. I had a superior and hostile attitude towards you. I hope you\u2019ll forgive my past ignorance.\u201d\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

\u201cYou\u2019re too polite,\u201d Yin Yan replied and took hold of Wu Xuan\u2019s hand. He then added, \u201cIn the future, drive properly.\u201d<\/span><\/p>

Stunned for a moment, Wu Xuan released his hand and burst out laughing. Clutching his stomach, he hissed from the pain and said, \u201cYou\u2019re interesting! How interesting! Drive properly! Since resting is boring, when I\u2019ve returned home, I\u2019ll read through the traffic laws!\u201d<\/span><\/p>

Yu Zhen\u2019s opinion of Wu Xuan changed a little. <\/span>If a person is willing to change after being told their mistakes, there\u2019s still hope for them.<\/span><\/i><\/p>

Yin Yan began to think about leaving as they had accomplished their goal and established good karma. <\/span>There\u2019s also no need to waste any more time. This Wu Xuan speaks too much nonsense<\/span><\/i>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

\u201cAnd Yu Zhen, I should also thank you.\u201d Wu Xuan looked at Yu Zhen and reached out a hand in his direction. Smiling, he said, \u201cYin Yan\u2019s taste is much better than mine. You\u2019re very good, I – \u201d<\/span><\/p>

\u201cWe still have other things to do. Goodbye.\u201d<\/span><\/p>

Yin Yan interrupted Wu Xuan and stood up, intercepting the hand Yu Zhen stretched out. He nodded at Wu Xuan, then turned around and walked away with Yu Zhen.<\/span><\/p>

“Huh? Hey!! Don’t go! You guys just got here not long ago – “<\/span><\/p>

Bang. Yin Yan slammed the door as he left.<\/span><\/p>

Wu Xuan: “…”<\/span><\/p>

He looked at his outstretched hand and blinked in confusion. Then, with tears and smiles, he chuckled, “What is this?\u2026 Is he worried I\u2019ll fight with him over a partner again? I just wanted to give my blessings\u2026\u201d<\/span><\/p>

As he let out a sigh, the ward door was pushed open. Han Ya rushed in with a panicked expression. \u201cXuan, I saw Yin Yan leave in a rage. Are you alright? He didn\u2019t make things difficult for you? It\u2019s all my fault, I – \u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

Ding-Ding-Ding.<\/span><\/p>

Wu Xuan had turned around to press the bell by the bedside. When his bodyguards arrived, he commanded, \u201cI want to rest. Please remove any unnecessary people.\u201d<\/span><\/p>

Han Ya\u2019s face was full of disbelief as she was \u2018invited\u2019 to leave with them. Wu Xuan lay on the bed and thought of Han Ya\u2019s fake concern at that moment. He sneered, \u201cWow, Wu Xuan, you really were blind. What kind of lousy idol drama is this? It\u2019s really dragging on…\u201d<\/span><\/p>

Yu Zhen was confused by Yin Yan suddenly dragging him out of the ward. Before they left, he received an intense glare from Han Ya.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

“What’s the matter with you?” Yu Zhen asked after getting into the car. At the same time, the feeling of something about to break through a layer of soil emerged again. He also had an uneasy, somewhat melancholic and sour-like feeling in his heart.<\/span><\/p>

Yin Yan suddenly took out a pill and ate it. Holding Yu Zhen\u2019s hand, he stated, \u201cI\u2019m hungry.\u201d<\/span><\/p>

As the hand on his knee was held, the uneasy feeling disappeared and the gloomy mood quickly faded.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

Looking at their hands, Yu Zhen silently returned the hold.<\/span><\/p>

So it turns out Yin Yan is not only a precious source of warmth, but he also has the effect of calming my heart\u2026 How useful.\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/p>

After the silent moment, he thought about what Yin Yan said. With a glance at the time, which showed it was just past two in the afternoon, Yu Zhen\u2019s gaze landed on Yin Yan\u2019s stomach and he asked, \u201cYou\u2019re hungry?\u201d<\/span><\/p>

Didn\u2019t we just have lunch not too long ago? You\u2019re already hungry?\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/p>

Yin Yan did not reply. He started up the car and headed for the apartment.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

After they returned, they had afternoon tea together. Following that, Yin Yan sat down on the sofa and proceeded to type away at his laptop while Yu Zhen entered the dimensional pot to continue pondering about the issue of the meritorious plants.<\/span><\/p>

The dimensional pot was still quite empty. After the previous batches of flowers were sold, only the rose bushes near the pond remained. Other areas of the dimensional pot were cleaned up and had returned to their original, bare appearance.<\/span><\/p>

As soon as Yu Zhen entered, he noticed a tender, green stalk growing in a corner. He turned his head to focus on the spot for a few seconds. His eyes brightened with realization and he dashed over to the corner.<\/span><\/p>

I thought this orchid had no hope! With the help of the Sacred Soil and Boundless Water, it has actually survived! It\u2019s become a seedling! It grew! It\u2019s about 10cm tall!<\/span><\/i><\/p>

\u201cOne, two, three\u2026 there are five plants! You guys are awesome!\u201d<\/span><\/p>

Overjoyed, Yu Zhen touched each of their little leaves. He called out Xu Wu and requested for more of the Boundless Water, then generously gave them two drops of the liquid. After some thought, he also fed them some merits. He happily said, \u201cSince you\u2019ve survived, you have to grow well! Grow strong!\u201d<\/span><\/p>

Unsurprisingly, the orchids made no response but it was Xu Wu that reacted to Yu Zhen\u2019s words.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

It reached out a paw and nudged at Yu Zhen\u2019s pants then turned to look at the pond. After a couple of steps towards the pond, it looked back at Yu Zhen and meowed.<\/span><\/p>

“What are you going to show me this time?”<\/span><\/p>

Yu Zhen cooperatively got up and followed Xu Wu.<\/span><\/p>

Because he wasn\u2019t the original owner of Xu Wu, Yu Zhen wasn\u2019t able to truly understand Xu Wu the way Yin Yan could. However, after interacting with it for a period of time, he understood what each of Xu Wu\u2019s calls and actions meant.<\/span><\/p>

Xu Wu flicked its tail, meowed, and dashed off towards the pond.<\/span><\/p>

The lotus flowers in the pond were blooming splendidly. The number of lotus leaves was maintained at a reasonable amount – after covering the pond, they stopped growing.<\/span><\/p>

After checking that the lotus plants were growing well, Yu Zhen lowered his head to look at Xu Wu. Xu Wu had extended a claw and gestured at a ceramic pot beside the pond, looking as if it had something to tell Yu Zhen.<\/span><\/p>

“What\u2019s up with it?”<\/span><\/p>

Puzzled, Yu Zhen squatted down and touched the seedlings in the pot.<\/span><\/p>

The sprout had grown from the seeds given by Yin Yan. It grew quite slowly and the Sacred Soil and Boundless Water had a limited effect on it. The roses had already fully grown, but this seedling remained a tiny sprout, and had remained at that stage for a long time.<\/span><\/p>

\u201cMeow.\u201d Xu Wu swished its tail and crouched in front of the pot. Then it closed its eyes and reached out a paw towards the pot.<\/span><\/p>

Understanding, Yu Zhen asked, \u201cYou want me to feed it merits?\u201d<\/span><\/p>

Xu Wu opened its eyes and nodded with another mew.<\/span><\/p>

Yu Zhen was puzzled. <\/span>Last time, Xu Wu had me feed the bodhi lotus some merits because it was rarely generous enough to produce lotus seeds and the opportunity should not be missed. But this\u2026 Isn\u2019t it just a sprout? It probably can\u2019t bear fruit and won\u2019t flower.<\/span><\/i><\/p>

“Meow, meow, meow,” Xu Wu urged.<\/span><\/p>

\u201cOkay, okay, okay. I\u2019ll feed it. Don\u2019t worry.\u201d Yu Zhen cheerfully patted its little head. He reached out a hand and touched the sprout\u2019s leaves.<\/span><\/p>

Golden light spilled down. The originally still sprout began to tremble. It stretched its stalk and, without an ounce of hurry, slowly grew out a new leaf. Then it stopped moving once again.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

\u201cMeow.\u201d Xu Wu raised a paw, indicating Yu Zhen should stop.<\/span><\/p>

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“That’s it?” Yu Zhen asked Xu Wu as he retracted his hand.<\/span><\/p>

Xu Wu continued to meow.<\/span><\/p>

Yu Zhen\u2019s large eyes met Xu Wu\u2019s small ones. After a few seconds, he guessed, \u201cDo you mean that it will only continue growing if I feed it merits? If not, it\u2019ll always stay this small?\u201d<\/span><\/p>

“Meow.” Xu Wu flicked its tail and nodded.<\/span><\/p>

Yu Zhen: “…”<\/span><\/p>

He looked at the stingy little sprout which had only grown one leaf. Carefully observing its stalk and leaves, he formed a terrible speculation.<\/span><\/p>

From the shape of the plant, it was not a flower but a tree.<\/span> I fed it quite a large amount of merits – more than what I gave the lotus seeds. If this is a tree, and it relies on merits to grow, I\u2019ll be growing it until the end of time.<\/span><\/i><\/p>

\u201cYou\u2026\u201d He touched the sprout\u2019s new leaf. Helpless, but still feeling indulgent, he sighed and said, \u201cNevermind, grow well. I\u2019ll come here every day to feed you.\u201d<\/span><\/p>

After taking care of the plants in the dimensional pot, Yu Zhen thought for a moment before deciding to return to the rose bushes. He collected some petals in preparation for making the essential oils and a perfume.<\/span><\/p>

He had been thinking about a gift for Qiu Feiqian. As the lotus petals couldn\u2019t be used, he decided to use roses instead. As those roses grew in the dimensional pot, and some lotus fragrance had seeped in, their scent was a little unique. It was very light and refined and would have a relaxing effect if inhaled for a while. Very suitable to be used for essential oils and perfumes.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

He had already shopped online and bought a set of equipment for making the essential oils in advance. As he wanted to make some high-quality essential oils for Qiu Feiqian, he had bought a set of equipment that was quite good and left it in Xu Wu\u2019s care.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

As he busied himself with his task, he found himself forgetting about time. Yin Yan didn\u2019t disturb Yu Zhen. Instead, he made a call to say they would be staying at the apartment that night and proceeded to make their meal. He brought food to the side of the dimensional pot, then had Xu Wu deliver it. Finally, he returned to work on his laptop.<\/span><\/p>

With the use of some diluted Boundless Water, it became much easier to make the essential oils. Even so, he remained busy until late at night. Although he repeatedly collected rose petals, the result was only a small bottle of the finished product.<\/span><\/p>

\u201cWe\u2019ll go with these.\u201d He pet Xu Wu who had accompanied him the whole time. \u201cThanks for your hard work, go rest.\u201d<\/span><\/p>

Xu Wu swished its tail and jumped on him.<\/span><\/p>

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