As Shen Xiao Ming stubbornly refused, a smile flashed in the eyes of Shen Xiao Yan, Zheng Wei, and the three of Yi Zhi Xie.
Indeed, it was still their Xiao Ming, who, despite suffering so much injustice, remained sincere and devoted to them, not sacrificing those around him because of himself.
It's just...
"Xiao Ming, since there's such a method, let it be this way. When we find a better method later, we won't have to do this. Don't you agree?"
Shen Xiao Ming, however, shook his head and said, "Elder Sister, you don't need to say more. I won't agree."
"I can stay here, and no one will find me as long as I'm here. That's what you said, Sister. Then you can go out and find other methods for me. When you find them, I'll leave here. Why should I be in a hurry?"
"Besides, the scenery here is beautiful, the spiritual energy is rich, and there are so many immortal crystals. I can also cultivate properly!"
"Xiao Ming, stop talking. I absolutely cannot agree," Shen Xiao Yan said decisively.
For a short period of time, one can relax at home.
But if it lasts too long, it becomes like a cage, trapping people and making it suffocating.
Although Shen Xiao Yan spoke resolutely, Shen Xiao Ming was not one to compromise easily. The two of them remained in a stalemate.
Finally, Zheng Wei stepped forward and pulled Shen Xiao Yan aside. When they were outside, Zheng Wei said in a low voice, "I won't persuade you if you've made up your mind. However, you can't force him now. There's still time. Let him think it over. We also need to ask Yi Zhi Xie what preparations are needed and what the implementation process is. Don't you think so?"
Shen Xiao Yan hugged Zheng Wei and buried her head in his chest, saying in a muffled voice, "Thank you, A Wei. I know this is bad for my own body, and it's irresponsible to you and the three children. But he's my little brother, my only little brother. I can't let him stay in this space forever, waiting for a method to save him that we might never find. He may seem fine now, but if he stays here alone for too long, who knows if other problems will arise? I dare not take the risk."
Zheng Wei gently patted Shen Xiao Yan's back and said slowly, "I know, I know everything. Since I can't replace you, I can only support you. Rest assured, I'll take care of everything else."
Shen Xiao Yan nodded heavily, deeply touched, but unable to say anything.
She also knew that Zheng Wei didn't need her to say more.
Having known and accompanied each other for many years, they were already of one heart.
In the following days, neither Shen Xiao Yan nor Shen Xiao Ming mentioned the matter again.
But both of them knew that not mentioning it didn't mean it was over.
Zheng Wei and the others watched from the sidelines, and they had to sigh that these two were worthy of being siblings; their personalities were both equally stubborn.
At this point, it was a matter of who could outlast whom.
While waiting for Shen Xiao Ming to give in, Shen Xiao Yan was not idle. She carefully inquired with Yi Zhi Xie about the "blood transference" he had mentioned.
After a thorough understanding, she discovered that it was not as simple as she had imagined.
Only then did she understand what Yi Zhi Xie meant by "not easy" at the beginning.
Although she and Shen Xiao Ming were siblings, their blood type and genes should be the same. Even so, it was not a simple matter for their blood to be dissolved into one body and fight against the blood of the spirit beast together.
Moreover, this was very different from what Shen Xiao Yan had initially imagined, which was to directly transfer half of her blood to Shen Xiao Ming.
Because according to Yi Zhi Xie, this was not something that could be done in one go.
The first blood transference would involve the smallest amount, and the time interval between the first and second would be the longest.
This was to give Shen Xiao Ming a period of adaptation.
It was also so that Shen Xiao Yan could replenish the blood essence lacking in her body during this time.
After all, this was a protracted battle. If Shen Xiao Yan's physical condition could not keep up, she might have to give up halfway.
Although giving up halfway would not cause any harm, wouldn't it be a waste of all their efforts?
During the second blood transference, the amount would increase, and the interval between the second and third blood transferences would be shortened.
And so on, with each subsequent transference involving a larger amount and a shorter interval between them.
Only when Shen Xiao Ming's human blood in his body reached an overwhelming state could his cat ears and tail possibly disappear.
It sounded very simple, but during this process, if any link went wrong, it would definitely lead to failure.
Neither Yi Zhi Xie, nor Shen Xiao Yan and Zheng Wei, nor Shen Xiao Ming could guarantee whether a second attempt would be possible if they failed.
In fact, the most important thing was that if they truly failed, Shen Xiao Ming would definitely not agree to a second attempt.
Therefore, they had to make a thorough plan to ensure success.
This put immense pressure on Yi Zhi Xie and Na Mu Zhong.
They had only heard of this method, but had never personally experimented with it.
Now, finding a test subject to experiment with first, not to mention the time constraint, was already difficult, as suitable candidates were rare.
The reason this matter was only heard of was due to its prerequisite.
Even if they could find the half-human's biological siblings, even if they found them, would those people truly do such a thing for the half-human?
Drawing blood from their own bodies time and time again for another person, such pain was not something anyone could endure.
After losing blood, the feeling of the body being out of control was something most people would not like.
Moreover, if they were injured, it would affect their future life, let alone continue on the path of cultivation.
Unable to find a test subject, Yi Zhi Xie and Na Mu Zhong had to repeatedly discuss and capture some small animals in the space to practice the process of blood drawing and dissolution. Thus, a year had already passed.
A year in the space was equivalent to a day outside.
Although their faces and bodies did not change, their psychological age had truly increased.
During this year, Shen Xiao Yan and the others were not idle. While teaching the San Sheng Zi, Shen Xiao Yan also cultivated diligently.
The three cultivation techniques they had bought at the Holy Language Auction House were perfect for her, Zheng Wei, and Lu Tao Bao, one for each.
This could be considered a blessing from heaven.
From their experiences during this period and Shen Xiao Ming's ordeal, Shen Xiao Yan and the others had come to one conclusion.
That was, one must become strong oneself, otherwise, one could only be at the mercy of others.
Not to mention their future actions in the Holy Spirit Continent, Shen Xiao Ming's current suffering was all due to that group of people.
Although Shen Xiao Ming had not yet revealed who that group of people was, Shen Xiao Yan would eventually find out.
And when that day came, it would be the day of their demise.
Everyone had to pay the price for their actions.
One day, Yi Zhi Xie excitedly ran to find Shen Xiao Yan, saying that he and Na Mu Zhong had mastered all the procedures and could start anytime as long as Shen Xiao Yan and Shen Xiao Ming were willing.
Shen Xiao Yan was overjoyed upon hearing this and, having waited for a year, did not want to wait any longer.
"However, did Xiao Ming agree?" Yi Zhi Xie asked with some uncertainty.
He had not expected Shen Xiao Ming to hold out for a whole year.
This made him look at Shen Xiao Ming with even greater admiration.
But in this case, would they still have to waste time in this space?
Speaking of this, Shen Xiao Yan also felt an immense headache.
It was truly unexpected that Shen Xiao Ming was so stubborn.
But wasn't this also normal?
They were siblings, both equally stubborn.
However, Shen Xiao Yan still decided to go and talk to Shen Xiao Ming again.
This was advantageous because they were in the space, where time was not an issue.