My sister is Luna

Chapter 153 Jing's Intentions

Rewind to before the backlash; at this moment, Jing is training in an empty martial arts arena.

Her short, silver-white hair was meticulously combed, exuding a calm and rational aura, like a sophisticated machine.

On the martial arts field, a slender figure, flashing sword shadows, and sharp movements, each move exuding a concise and efficient beauty.

Every day she comes here to practice her martial arts, recalling what she has learned each day, and reproducing the skills that have been taught her one by one, trying her best to perfectly restore them and achieve her set goals. This is probably what teachers often call a good student.

While others were resting and playing, she used the time to practice martial arts, rigorously moving towards her goal without ever stopping. Her excellence was not just empty talk, but truly earned.

It is precisely because of this long-term strict requirement that she has developed an extremely self-disciplined lifestyle and work style.

He doesn't smoke or drink alcohol. He studies martial arts in the martial arts classroom of Jixia Academy every day. In his spare time, he studies other subjects. Before going to bed, he has three hours to practice martial arts or exercise his physical fitness. He goes to bed around 11 pm every night to ensure he gets eight hours of sleep. He wakes up in the morning feeling like a baby and never carries fatigue to the next day. He receives the honor of being an outstanding student every semester.

My time was fully scheduled, and not a single day was wasted.

Even so, Jing was not satisfied.

Not enough, not enough, still not enough! I need to become stronger!

Jing was slightly out of breath, looking at the magic mirror in her hand, silent. She was very dissatisfied with her current training; she seemed to have hit a bottleneck.

In the battle within the dream ring, Jing became even more aware of her own shortcomings.

Cain's seemingly overwhelming power was something she couldn't shake even with all her skills. In particular, her younger brother Yao's suddenly awakened power was even more violent than hers. Yao, whom she had once regarded as weak, was now on par with her.

This made her increasingly uneasy. Was it because she was lazy? Was it because she wasn't working hard enough that her younger brother caught up with her?

I used to always face Yao as the strong one, holding him firmly in my grasp and demanding strict control over him. But when it came to what Yao truly wanted, I responded with indifference.

Because Jing knew that indulging Yao would only hurt him, especially when they were far away from home, and in this vast world, the two of them were each other's only support. A child without parents has to be stronger, and if he doesn't want to be bullied, he has to make himself stronger!

At that time, the land of Zhuolu was in turmoil, with each country intending to annex the other, resulting in frequent wars and widespread panic. The war brought too much disaster, and Jing and Yao wandered around, rarely finding a peaceful "home".

At the same time, the world is treacherous and people's hearts are unpredictable, so Jing and Yao live a cautious life every day.

The innocence inherent in a child stumbles and falls along this path. Jing slowly grows up, crossing mountains and rivers. Along the way, Jing, who silently protects Yao, has witnessed far too much ugliness and tragedy. She abandons her so-called innocence and becomes even more determined in her thirst for power.

However, young Yao did not understand. He did not want a cold, machine-like older sister, nor did he understand Jing's good intentions. Jing also disliked Yao's emotional nature. Therefore, the two could not understand each other and their relationship gradually deteriorated.

Jing didn't want to make amends or ease the tension. She was disappointed in Yao and even gave up on him for a while, but he was her only family member, so how could she easily give up on him? Jing could only pursue greater power while taking care of him with a cold attitude until she entered Jixia Academy and then shifted her attention to learning martial arts.

As it turns out, my efforts paid off. Instead of making friends, I focused almost all my energy on my studies. I was alone, endured loneliness, and developed a habit of self-discipline. I became a good student in the eyes of my teachers. After going through all kinds of hardships and experiencing the pain of being torn apart, I finally obtained the magic mirror and became stronger.

However, Yao broke this balance. The dazzling power of the stars instantly leveled the power between Jing and Yao, who should have been growing further apart.

A long-lost surge of strong emotions welled up within her. She felt gratified because her younger brother had finally become successful, but there was also a stark contrast. She couldn't accept this intense sense of disparity. Her own efforts seemed so futile and laughable in the face of an awakened genius. She even inexplicably felt jealous of her younger brother, Yao. How ridiculous that she, after experiencing so much, could still have such childish emotions.

He possesses the legendary power of stars and exceptional talent, but he never makes good use of it. He doesn't practice swordsmanship properly, spends his days indulging in unrealistic fantasies, and doesn't take his studies seriously, acting like a child who never grows up.

All he possessed was the magic mirror and a strong will, which he had earned through his own hard work. Yet, in an instant, he gained power that was equal to, or even surpassed, hers.

How unfair this is!

At the same time, how shameful I am to be jealous of the strength of others! This world is inherently unfair. If he becomes stronger, I must become stronger too! Only the weak need to be jealous, only the weak need fairness!

Jing felt angry and frustrated, and in an instant realized the negative change in her mindset.

However, this momentary lapse in judgment gave the lurking spirit of the magic mirror an opportunity—this "ghost" that never wanted to appear.

Lost in thought, she saw her reflection in the magic mirror suddenly smile wickedly, as if mocking the mirror, or as if rejoicing in her impending victory.

"!"

Jing's body stiffened as pain suddenly assaulted her entire body. The tearing pain was so familiar; she felt as if an icy hand was gripping her pounding heart, making her feel as if she had fallen into an ice cave and was suffocating.

Damn it... Is this the price of gaining power...? Backlash... I must... I must find someone to help me.

The intense pain made Jing feel dizzy. In her current state, she might never wake up again, and she had to seek help.

Go...go find Teacher Cain.

When it comes to people who can help, Jing immediately thinks of Cain; her intuition tells her that she can trust this reliable man.

“Ugh…” Jing gritted her teeth, enduring the pain, and stumbled toward Cain’s yard.

With her amazing willpower, she made her way to the courtyard house. When she saw Cain, she finally closed her eyes in relief and fainted.

Upon entering that desolate world, the spirit of the magic mirror saw her true weakness. She was angry about the injustice and the privileges of geniuses. But what she was truly angry about was her fear that her younger brother Yao would leave her as he became stronger. She wasn't mentally prepared for this. He was an immature person eager to carry out justice, and she was afraid that he might even do the same things as her parents.

The spirit of the magic mirror used this to trap the mirror in an illusion.

However, Cain's arrival shattered the Demon Spirit's beautiful dream.

The light arrow pierced through Jing's body, but instead of causing excruciating pain, it brought an unusual warmth, like the embrace of heaven and earth. The light arrow transformed into power and surged into Jing's body, and she regained consciousness.

"Mirror, this is your world. What cannot kill you will ultimately make you stronger! Mirror, I am with you." Cain's last words were deeply engraved in Mirror's heart.

It gave her the strength to stand up and fight again. For the first time, she felt that she was not alone. Is this the power of companions?

"Yes, what I was afraid of was wrong. Birds will eventually leave their mothers and fly to their own skies. My fear and my protection will only hurt him. Growth is often accompanied by pain, just as I will endure pain to gain power. It's time for me to let go. He is no longer the worrying little child he once was. I can also pursue my own path to becoming stronger."

Jing kept her eyes closed, seemingly talking to herself. From that illusion, she realized that she too possessed an innocence she had never relinquished. Now, she let go of that innocence, that fear. She chose Yao's future, her own future.

"And thank you, Professor Cain..." A long-lost smile appeared on Jing's lips. She respected Cain, the man who had entered her heart, but she was also somewhat curious about him.

……

Having been notified by everyone, Zhuang Zhou arrived and used a gentle blue light to heal the injuries inside the mirror.

"Perhaps I shouldn't have let her go to the Hall of Ten Thousand Mirrors in the first place." Zhuang Zhou seemed somewhat distressed and remorseful. If he hadn't opened the door to the Hall of Ten Thousand Mirrors for Jing, perhaps things wouldn't have turned out this way.

"No, this is my own choice. Teacher Zhuang Zhou, you don't need to say such things." Jing, who had been in a deep sleep, opened his eyes.

"Jing, you're finally awake. Is there anything else that's bothering you?" Upon seeing Jing awake, Cain stepped forward and asked with concern.

"No, I'm much better now, thank you, Teacher Cain." Jing gently shook her head.

"Since you've woken up, that means you're out of danger. But you should rest well these next few days and not push yourself too hard. As for Xuan Yong, I'll explain things to him for you, haha..." Seeing that Jing was alright, Zhuang Zhou got up, walked out the door, mounted his Kun fish, yawned, and slowly left.

“Yes.” Jing watched Zhuang Zhou leave and uttered a single word.

"Get some rest." After all that commotion, things were starting to look better, and Cain relaxed. He rubbed Jing's head and said with a smile. Then he got up and left, closing the door behind him.

Jing's room is Cain's, so it seems he'll have to sleep with someone else.

Should I find Milady or Yang Yuhuan? They shouldn't mind sleeping on the floor, right?

Cain thought to himself.

Jing watched Cain's figure disappear from sight, her eyes filled with a different kind of emotion.

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