Chapter 92 – Rebirth: The Poisonous Concubine (33)
Bai Mo dissolved the prenatal stabilizing potion in water, ensuring it was evenly mixed before handing it to Madam Yu. Seeing his sincere filial devotion, Madam Yu naturally accepted the drink.
As she drank, Bai Mo watched her health bar shift back to the green zone, finally feeling at ease. The quality of Xiao Baobao’s products was unquestionable. As long as his loved ones were safe and well, he and Brother Chenyi could travel without constantly worrying about home.
Following the same method, Bai Mo also exchanged strengthening potions for the Bai couple and Censor Yu. With that, everything was set.
Satisfied, the young man nodded, occasionally letting out small, triumphant chuckles. Suddenly, he was caught off guard when someone pinched his cheek. Turning around, he met Yu Chenyi’s smiling gaze, and his heart overflowed with joy, eager to share his excitement.
“Brother Chenyi, let me tell you—”
“Let’s talk once we’re back in our room. Are you tired, Mo Mo? You spent all night picking prayer beads. With Father, Mother, and your parents here, you can rest easy. Go get some sleep.” Yu Chenyi gently cut him off before he could finish his sentence.
Immersed in the excitement over Madam Yu’s pregnancy, the others immediately turned their attention to Bai Mo. Feeling sorry for her son, Madam Bai quickly nodded in agreement. “The doctor already confirmed that your in-laws are fine, so don’t worry. Go rest first.”
Madam Yu also urged him, “I’m fine, but you two haven’t slept all night…” Seeing the faint dark circles under Bai Mo and Yu Chenyi’s eyes, she felt a pang of distress and hurried them off to their courtyard.
Yu Chenyi seized the opportunity to take Mo Mo’s hand and led him away.
The courtyard had always been managed by Jin Xin, and it had undergone significant changes since Bai Mo’s arrival. Everything was arranged according to his preferences. As soon as he stepped inside, he felt like he had returned to his snow ermine den—completely relaxed. His mind emptied, free from any burdens, and he simply lay in the rocking chair, basking in the sunlight.
Two words described it best: utter bliss.
…
During this time, the ever-dedicated and attentive husband even helped the little snow ferret, who was getting drowsy from basking in the sunlight, turn over and gave him a gentle massage to relax his muscles. It was pure indulgence.
The young man refused to go back to his room to sleep, so Yu Chenyi had no choice but to bring over another recliner and nap alongside him. Half-asleep, they both found themselves in the same dream.
In the dream, Yu Chenyi was a towering tree that reached the sky, while Bai Mo was a little snow ferret living inside a hollow in the trunk.
Days passed with the rising and setting of the sun, seasons cycled through cold and warmth, and the small animals around them came and went.
The only things that remained unchanged were the tree and the little snow ferret.
Bai Mo felt an endless sense of joy—even when he failed to catch prey and had to nibble on fruit, everything still tasted sweet. As long as the great tree stood firm, he feared nothing.
The little snow ferret swung from the tree branches like a child on a swing. However, as he leaped onto another branch, the branch suddenly moved. The rustic scent of wood carried another unfamiliar presence, an intruder disrupting his territory.
Feeling utterly displeased, the snow ermine bared his sharp teeth and extended his claws in a warning gesture, ready to defend his domain.
“Hiss hiss hiss~” I advise you not to overstep. This is my place. Leave now, and I’ll let bygones be bygones.
However, that foreign presence was unfazed. Instead, it became even more aggressive, advancing faster.
The little snow ferret could no longer tolerate it. His patience snapped, and with a flick of his sharp claws, a sharp “Ouch!” rang out.
The great tree vanished.
And so did he.
…
Bai Mo abruptly opened his eyes, only to see Jin Xin, who had been covering him with a blanket, holding her hand in pain. A faint red mark was visible—it was the result of Bai Mo’s subconscious attack during his dream.
“Big Sister Jin Xin, I’m so sorry! I didn’t mean to—I was dreaming…” Bai Mo lowered his head in guilt as he apologized.
Jin Xin shook her head with a kind smile. “How could I blame you, young master? The wind has picked up; you should take care not to catch a cold.”
Compared to an animal’s sharp claws, human hands lacked the same level of lethality. The injury was minor—just a slight reddening of the skin, not even breaking the surface.
Seeing this, Bai Mo felt slightly less guilty, but he still insisted on compensating Jin Xin. He instructed the steward to double her monthly wages for this month. Jin Xin, amused and grateful, cheerfully accepted before adjusting Bai Mo’s blanket and stepping away.
Their conversation was not quiet. Given Yu Chenyi’s martial training, he should have woken up by now. However, when Bai Mo glanced over, he noticed that not only had Yu Chenyi not awakened, but his brows were tightly furrowed, and he seemed to be sleeping uneasily—almost as if he were facing a crisis in his dream.
Just as Bai Mo picked up the blanket to cover Yu Chenyi, the latter suddenly blurted out, “Little snow Ferret , run!”
The young man’s heart trembled, as if something had struck his mind. The images from his dream flashed before him again. He lowered his head, staring at Yu Chenyi.
The little snow ferret he was calling in his sleep—was it him?
Xiao BoBao had mentioned before that they had a bond from a past life. Could it be…?
Before Bai Mo could think further, Yu Chenyi spoke again, this time with a tone filled with indulgent helplessness.
“Be good, little snow ferret.”
“You must stay safe… Wait for me to find you.”
Suddenly, the man’s expression changed in his sleep, his tone turning stern.
“Little snow ferret, do not be disrespectful.”
Bai Mo’s eyes reddened instantly. He didn’t know why—he only heard Yu Chenyi’s sleep-talk, and a sourness welled up in his nose, an overwhelming urge to cry washing over him.
Sensing her host’s intense emotional turmoil, Xiao BoBao, who had been leisurely gnawing on bamboo inside the spatial dimension, immediately peeked out—only to find her little snow ferretactually crying.
The fearless, sharp-tongued, and utterly unshakable snow ferret… was in tears!
Xiao BoBao: “!!!”
Who dared to bully my host while I wasn’t looking?!
“Mo Mo, what’s wrong? Who made you upset? I’ll go teach them a lesson!” Xiao BoBao tossed aside her bamboo, rolling up her metaphorical sleeves, ready to fight.
Bai Mo shook his head and leaned against Yu Chenyi’s chest, slowly closing his eyes. That same feeling of safety he had felt while hiding inside the tree hollow in his dream wrapped around him once again.
There was no mistake. This feeling—he could never mistake it.
Silent tears slipped down his cheeks.
A strong arm draped over the young man’s back as the two nestled together on the recliner, sleeping in each other’s embrace.
Something was wrong. Something was definitely wrong.
Before Xiao BoBao could figure it out, a surge of pure spiritual energy rushed toward her.
This energy—its purity could only be found in the Upper Realm.
The spiritual energy rapidly flowed into the system, replenishing Xiao BoBao’s depleted energy reserves. Once the energy storage was full, she would no longer have to take her host across different worlds, completing missions to slowly accumulate energy.
And all of this… was actually emanating from Yu Chenyi.
Xiao BoBao was utterly stunned. She recalled how she had never been able to uncover Yu Chenyi’s origins, and a vague realization began to take shape in her mind. Spiritual energy dispersing into the air would only go to waste, so without further delay, she focused on absorbing as much as she could.
Gradually, the amount of spiritual energy she could take in lessened, while more and more of it was being funneled into the little snow ermine’s body.
Xiao BoBao’s expression grew increasingly complicated. She didn’t know whether this was good or bad for Mo Mo. While spirits needed spiritual energy to cultivate, if they absorbed too much pure energy without refining it in time, their bodies could explode from the overwhelming force.
She tried to wake the two up, but to no avail. It was as if an invisible barrier had formed around them, sealing them off from the outside world. Only a small fraction of the spiritual energy leaked out, while the rest surged into Mo Mo’s body.
Xiao BoBao was incredibly grateful that she and Bai Mo were bound by a soul contract, allowing her to monitor his physical condition at all times. With no way to intervene, she could only wait and see, preparing to act if something went wrong.
That nap turned out to be exceptionally restful. After bringing them blankets, Jin Xin—knowing that Bai Mo’s health suffered when he didn’t get enough sleep and that he would be grumpy upon waking—drove all the servants out of the courtyard, instructing them to wait outside until their masters called for them.
The maids and servants all complied, taking turns standing guard while the rest went to rest. Since they still received their full wages, they were more than happy to follow Jin Xin’s orders.
By the time the two woke up, it was already evening. Birds soared across the sky in neat formations. Xiao BoBao, who had been anxiously on edge, finally relaxed, only to realize her hands, feet, and even the tip of her nose were drenched in sweat.
Everything’s fine… everything’s fine.
Bai Mo felt as if he had experienced an incredibly long dream—yet at the same time, it didn’t quite feel like a dream. Every sensation had been vividly real.
As he was lost in thought, a gentle chuckle drifted down from above. Lifting his gaze, he met Yu Chenyi’s eyes, filled with indulgent affection.
“Mo Mo, did you sleep well?” His voice was so tender, it could make one sink into its warmth—offering unconditional acceptance and care.
“Mmm~” The young man nodded, snuggling closer against Yu Chenyi’s chest. “Brother Chenyi, we…”
“Shh, as long as we understand, that’s enough.” Yu Chenyi pressed a finger to the young man’s lips. Some things were more beautiful when left unsaid.
Bai Mo nodded, placing his full trust in Yu Chenyi.
Brother Chenyi… his great tree…
Xiao BoBao was utterly confused by the conversation. Just as she was about to ask Bai Mo what had happened, Yu Chenyi suddenly lifted his gaze—as if he could see her. Startled, she instantly fell silent.
Immediately after, the man’s lips curled into a faint smile. Xiao BoBao felt something lightly pat her head, and in an instant, all of her exhaustion vanished without a trace.
“Ah, this is…” Xiao BoBao was about to exclaim in amazement when a voice echoed in her consciousness: “Shh.” It was telling her to stay quiet.
She paused for a few seconds before retreating back into the system space, saying nothing. She couldn’t quite tell whether she was happier about finally being able to return to the Lord God’s side or more saddened by the impending separation from her host. Either way, her emotions were a tangled mess.
After resting at home for a few days, the day of Yu Chenyi’s departure finally arrived.
Bai Mo and Yu Chenyi first bid farewell to Imperial Censor Yu and Madam Yu before heading to the Bai residence to take their leave from Minister Bai and his wife.
Madam Bai was beside herself with reluctance. Of her two sons, one was stationed at the border, and now the other was leaving her side as well. This time, she wouldn’t be able to visit him just by making a trip to the Yu residence. Tears welled up in her eyes as she stuffed a stack of silver banknotes, both in large and small denominations, into Bai Mo’s hands.
“When traveling, having money is essential. But you must also be careful—not flaunting your wealth is just as important. Unless absolutely necessary, use small silver pieces instead of banknotes.” Madam Bai was worried that Bai Mo would suffer hardships without money, but she was equally anxious about him attracting thieves by showing it off. Her heart clenched with concern.
Bai Mo had to act cute and coax her for quite some time before she finally stopped crying.
“Mother, it’s not like I’m never coming back. I can even go visit my brother at the border~” The young man deliberately said something to cheer her up. Come to think of it, since arriving in this world, he had yet to meet his elder brother.
“Your brother will be so happy to see you.” Madam Bai smiled before turning to Yu Chenyi, entrusting her son to him. “I’m leaving Mo Mo in your care. Please take good care of him and travel safely.”
Minister Bai also gave Yu Chenyi a few words of advice. Under the watchful eyes of the Bai family, the two young men boarded their carriage. The wheels slowly turned, carrying them away from the city.