[Mo Dao Zu Shi Fanfiction] I Raise A Ying in Yiling

After speaking to Qi Ye, Wei Chaoyan went straight to the bedside. She knew that conventional methods wouldn't wake him up; the commotion of bathing, applying medicine, and dressing should have woken even the most unconscious person. But little Wei Ying hadn't woken up, so who knew what methods Aunt Yan's people had used to bring him back.

After thinking for a moment, Wei Chaoyan reached out and pressed several acupoints on Wei Ying's chest using the method her mother had taught her. After pressing them, she saw that his eyes were slightly moving under his tightly closed eyelids, just as he was about to wake up. "Ha, the method my mother taught me is still effective!" Wei Chaoyan thought to herself with secret joy.

When Wei Ying opened his eyes, he found himself no longer in the familiar dilapidated temple, but in an unfamiliar place. Not far away, there were three unfamiliar people. Although they were all children and did not seem to pose any threat, he still cautiously wrapped himself up in the quilt like a big dumpling and slowly moved towards the head of the bed.

Although Wei Ying didn't say anything, his every move revealed his vigilance and unease. Wei Chaoyan, being perceptive, didn't approach but stood still with a gentle and kind smile, saying, "A-Ying, don't be afraid. Your father and mother are our family's saviors. Without them, we would have died long ago, so don't worry, we won't hurt you!"

"Father? Mother?" Wei Ying murmured hesitantly.

"Yes, do you still remember that your father's name was Wei Changze and your mother's name was Cangse Sanren?" Wei Chaoyan moved closer to Wei Ying and asked tentatively.

"Father, Mother?!" Wei Ying repeated in confusion, then suddenly realized what Wei Chaoyan was talking about. He excitedly jumped off the bed and cried out, "This kind and beautiful young lady, do you know my parents? Do you know where they went?! Why haven't they come to pick me up yet?! I've been waiting here patiently, but, but," Wei Ying said, then burst into tears, "I've waited for so long, so long! The big dog bit me so badly! Why didn't Father and Mother come back to save me?"

"Kind sister, please tell me where they are. Aying doesn't want them chasing the dogs away anymore, she just wants them to come back." She pleaded, hugging Wei Chaoyan's leg as she cried.

Wei Chaoyan felt a pang of sadness. She bent down and picked up Wei Ying, who was lying on the ground, and gently explained, "My sister's parents have fallen seriously ill and need to go to a faraway place to find a doctor. However, the journey is too long and there are many monsters that can harm people. So, they asked your parents to protect them as they travel to seek medical help. But that place is too far away, and it will be a very long time before they return."

"As for little A-Ying, Uncle Wei and Aunt Wei entrusted her to me to take care of. Do you still remember Sister Yan who wove butterflies, dragonflies and flowers for you out of grass a year ago?" Wei Chaoyan held Wei Ying in her arms until her eyes were level with hers, and she looked directly into Wei Ying's beautiful peach blossom eyes and asked sincerely.

"Sister Yan? Butterflies, dragonflies, flowers?" Little Wei Ying pursed his lips, lost in memories. "Ah, I remember now, you're that Sister Wei, and you have a really, really little little brother who can only cry T﹏T, and he even stole my favorite red sword tassel!!" He suddenly looked up and said excitedly.

“It’s me, A-Ying! You remembered me!” Wei Chaoyan asked in surprise.

"Yes." Seeing that this was indeed someone he knew and there was no danger, Wei Ying finally relaxed his guard. He then asked with some grievance and confusion, "Since my father and mother entrusted you to take care of me, why haven't you come to see me for so long, sister? Is it because... is it because I've been naughty?"

"No, no." Seeing the tears streaming down Wei Ying's face again, Wei Chaoyan hurriedly explained, "Sister didn't despise A-Ying, it's just that sister was too stupid and went to the wrong place, so she lost little A-Ying. Sister searched for a long time before finding you, and made you suffer so much. Can A-Ying forgive his stupid sister?"

Hearing Wei Chaoyan's explanation, the innocent little Wei Ying was perfectly fooled. He patted his small chest like a little adult and said generously, "Since sister didn't do it on purpose, then Ying will forgive you. Sister, don't be sad." He then patted Wei Chaoyan's shoulder and comforted her in a childish voice.

"Good, A-Ying is so magnanimous, I admire you, sister." Wei Chaoyan smiled and flattered little Wei Ying, her constant praise making his face turn rosy.

Seeing that the two of them were getting more and more engrossed in their conversation and completely forgot about themselves, Qi Ye couldn't help but cough and remind Wei Chaoyan not to go too far off-topic.

Wei Chaoyan came to her senses and smiled awkwardly. She put Wei Ying, whom she was holding, on the bed and helped him put on his shoes while introducing him: "Before Uncle Wei and Aunt Wei left, they said that you would become my godbrother and live with us in my house. They will come to pick you up when they return from seeking medical treatment with my parents."

"So from now on you'll be the second oldest in our family. I'm your older sister, Wei Chaoyan, and I'm ten years old this year. The older boy over there is your third brother, Wei Qiye, who's four and a half years old, half a year younger than you. And the younger one is your fourth brother, Wei Qingyan, the little brother who stole your beloved sword tassel. He's one year old this year. You have to get along well with him and don't bully him."

After putting on his shoes, he took Wei Ying's hand and introduced him to Qi Ye, then pointed to Wei Ying and said to Qi Ye and the others, "This is your new second brother, Wei Ying. You should get along well with him from now on."

Just as Wei Ying was introduced and before he could say anything, his stomach rumbled loudly. Wei Chaoyan knew immediately that Wei Ying was hungry, so she stopped talking, pulled Wei Ying and Qingyan along, and called Qi Ye to return to the table to enjoy the long-neglected delicacies. Fortunately, the porridge was still warm and just right to eat, so everyone stopped talking and buried their heads in drinking the porridge and eating the vegetables.