Demonic Dao Fanfiction: Protecting You from Worries for a Lifetime

Outside the house, a child dressed in black and with a bright red headband on his head, with an unrestrained and free smile on his face, walked into the house happily with brisk steps.

She was still shouting, "Uncle, your lovely Aying is back."

"Where did you go?" Chaoyang put down the carefully prepared herbs in his hand and asked gently.

"Uncle, I'm going to the village at the foot of the mountain." Wei Ying's eyes sparkled with mischief. He excitedly described to his uncle the fun he had playing with his friends, from hide-and-seek to chasing and playing, every detail filled with childlike innocence and joy.

Children in the countryside are usually free to roam freely. They are lively, active, and mischievous, especially Wei Ying, who always comes up with all kinds of bizarre ideas. They like to climb trees to rob bird nests, go to the river to fish, chase chickens and rabbits, and even mess with cats and dogs. These behaviors make the whole village restless.

This also caused the big yellow dog in the village to immediately tuck its tail between its legs and run away when it saw Wei Ying and his friends. It was obvious that it was annoyed by them and no longer wanted to have any contact with these naughty children.

Perhaps because he was often bitten by dogs during his wandering days, Wei Ying developed an instinctive fear of dogs. On his first day in the village, he was frightened by the huge yellow dog in the village. He clung to a tree tightly, screaming and crying. This scene happened to be seen by the children in the village. They surrounded Wei Ying as if he were watching a funny show. However, it was this unexpected "performance" that made Wei Ying easily accepted by the children in the village. Otherwise, the children would have their own small groups, and it would not be easy for a stranger to fit in.

Wei Ying's appearance is very outstanding. He is not only good-looking, but also very sweet-mouthed. He always says pleasant things. Therefore, in the village, both adults and children take good care of him and love him very much. Everyone knows that Wei Ying is afraid of dogs.

So whenever Wei Ying came to the village to play, the villagers would pay special attention. They would tie their dogs in their yards in advance to ensure that Wei Ying could play freely in the village without worrying about being threatened by dogs.

Wei Ying was deeply touched by the thoughtful arrangements made for him by the villagers and his friends. Filled with gratitude, he told his uncle about it that very day.

After listening to Wei Ying's story, Chaoyang suddenly remembered that Wei Ying had another special nickname, which was "cowardly when seeing a dog".

When Chaoyang heard these words, he couldn't help but frowning tightly, a trace of worry showing on his face.

This made Wei Ying, who was originally speaking happily, see his uncle frown, and his originally excited voice gradually weakened. With a hint of doubt and uncertainty, he turned his eyes to his uncle and asked cautiously: "Uncle, is there something wrong?"

Chaoyang's expression grew more serious. He gave Wei Ying a deep look and then asked, "Aying, they tied up the dog for you out of good intentions. You should be happy. But, Aying, don't you see the problem?"

Wei Ying grew serious, carefully reviewing the details of the day's events, but then shook his head, seemingly finding nothing amiss. Chao Yang gazed into Wei Ying's puzzled eyes, sighed, and whispered, "Ah Ying, you're afraid of dogs." At the mention of the word "dog," Wei Ying shuddered uncontrollably, immediately understanding Chao Yang's concern. With a trembling voice, he admitted, "Uncle, I am indeed afraid of dogs!"

Seeing that Wei Ying had realized the problem, Chao Yang continued with deep meaning, "Aying, this is a fatal and obvious weakness! The world is so big, dogs are everywhere, and not everyone will be kind enough to help you drive them away. If you can't overcome your fear of dogs, once the enemy notices this, what do you think he will do? He won't even need to go to great lengths; he can easily kill you by simply gathering a pack of dogs!"

Wei Ying's body was shaking violently, his entire being filled with fear, as if every cell in his body was trembling. The horrific scene involuntarily surfaced in his mind, an indescribable fear that made it almost impossible for him to breathe. He hugged himself tightly, curled up on the ground, as if this could bring him a sense of security. Time seemed to stand still at this moment. He squatted quietly on the ground. After a long moment, he slowly raised his head and cast his gaze towards the rising sun. His eyes were filled with helplessness and pleading. He looked at his uncle pitifully, his voice trembling as he whispered, "Uncle, what should I do?" His voice was filled with confusion and bewilderment, as if he was seeking an answer that could guide him out of his predicament.

Seeing this, Chaoyang felt a complex mix of emotions: pity for Wei Ying's innocence and worry about the challenges he might face in the future. He slowly crouched down, looking Wei Ying in the eye, and gently placed his hands on Wei Ying's shoulders. He said expressionlessly, "There are two ways." He held up a finger and continued, "The first is to kill every dog ​​in the world." Wei Ying pursed his lips at this suggestion. It was obvious that this method was completely impossible.

Chaoyang extended a second finger and said in a cold tone, "You also know that this method is impossible, so the only option left is the second one." Upon hearing this, Wei Ying's eyes were filled with hope, and he asked eagerly, "What is the second method?"

Chaoyang's voice, like the sunlight at dawn, pierced through the fog in Wei Ying's heart and told him firmly, "You must overcome it! Overcome your fear of dogs. Don't let it become your fatal weakness again."

Upon hearing these words, Wei Ying felt a tremor surge within him. He curled himself into a small ball, as if that would provide him with a sense of security. He knew that to truly overcome his fear of dogs, he had to, by whatever means necessary, interact with the creatures that frightened him. Only then could he gradually adapt and ultimately overcome his inner fear. After all, dogs had a profound influence on him. Even now, the thought of having to interact with dogs filled him with intense dread.

Chaoyang gently lifted Wei Ying's chin, looked at him firmly, and said decisively: "Aying, escape can't solve the problem. Unless you choose to stay here forever, you will have to face reality sooner or later." Wei Ying bit his lips tightly, trying hard to hold back the tears from falling. A long time passed.

Finally, after some careful consideration, he finally nodded slowly and said in a firm and powerful voice: "Uncle, you will help me, right?"

The Chaoyang man carefully helped the child up and comforted the frightened child with a gentle and loving voice: "Aying, don't be afraid. Uncle is here and will help you. Don't worry, as long as Uncle is here, he will never let Aying come to any harm."

Wei Ying suddenly threw himself into Chaoyang's arms, his small body trembling constantly as if he had been extremely frightened. His voice, muffled but firm, came from Chaoyang's chest: "I believe in uncle. No matter what uncle does, I believe in you."

Chaoyang sighed softly and gently stroked Aying's back with his palm. It's not that he didn't feel the pain, but he knew that instead of letting Aying be exploited and hurt because of this weakness in the future, it would be better for him to harden his heart now and let him face this problem in advance.

Some might ask, aren't there examples of people in the world who have obvious weaknesses yet still manage to live well? Indeed, such people do exist, but the key isn't the "weakness" but the "survival"! Those who can openly display their weaknesses and still manage to live well either have strong support and support behind them, or they simply appear to be perfectly fine on the surface, for show. Even if there are one or two lucky fools who manage to live a life without incident, the chances of such a situation are incredibly small, practically negligible.

But after experiencing the cruel world of cultivation, Chaoyang knew full well that this world would never be kind to any creature that exposed its weaknesses. In the world of cultivation, the strong were respected, and the law of the jungle was vividly demonstrated.

Therefore, he did not want Wei Ying to suffer any unexpected disaster due to this tiny fear when he entered the world of cultivation in the future.