Rebirth as the Richest Woman in the World
Chapter 713 - 715, The Goddess’s Return (Three Updates)

Chapter 713: 715, The Goddess’s Return (Three Updates)

Pain, a piercing pain.

Luo Yu often inflicted Gu worms on others, but she never imagined that one day, these Gu worms would also parasitize her own body.

She couldn’t fathom that there were living worms inside a human body, and moreover, she could distinctly feel the worms wriggling, yet she could do nothing but watch helplessly as, in the mirror, her wretched self watched that nauseating worm crawl from her wound into the depths of her skin...

Goose bumps formed layer upon layer.

Only then did Luo Yu understand the true purpose of Chu Jin having Chu Xiu fetch a mirror.

Just as Chu Jin was about to place another Gu worm on Luo Yu’s left face, the Gu worm on her right cheek unexpectedly turned back, burrowing out of Luo Yu’s flesh in its eagerness.

But the moment it emerged, it died on the spot, and moreover, turned directly into nothingness.

Gu worms that could only be killed with fire were now turning into nothingness inside Luo Yu’s body.

What did this mean?

It meant that there must be something inside Luo Yu’s body that the Gu worms dreaded, or perhaps, Luo Yu herself was an antidote.

Realizing this, Chu Jin hurriedly took a drop of Luo Yu’s blood, put it in a glass jar, and indeed, just as she had suspected, the Gu worm struggled a few times in the blood and then died.

As it turned out, Luo Yu’s blood was the antidote.

Chu Jin was instantly overjoyed.

Picking up a clean glass, she cut Luo Yu’s wrist with a dagger, collected half a cup of blood, and handed it to Chu Xiu, "Feed this to my mother," she said.

"Okay." Chu Xiu didn’t hesitate, took the cup of blood directly, and fed Zhao Yan.

Sure enough, after Zhao Yan drank that cup of blood, her condition improved significantly, her wails gradually subsided, and her facial features became peaceful.

Chu Jin went over, placed her hand on Zhao Yan’s pulse, and squinted her eyes slightly, knowing the answer in her heart.

Luo Yu’s blood was indeed the antidote, but directly drinking blood could only relieve the symptoms and not cure the root cause, to completely eradicate the Gu worms inside Zhao Yan’s body, the medicine and blood had to be combined.

Luo Yu was completely dumbfounded; she had never imagined that Chu Jin would stumble upon the antidote by accident. In fact, these Gu worms were incurable before this, and even she did not possess the ability to cure them.

What to do now?

Chu Jin had found the antidote, did it mean that she really had no choice but to face death?

The more Luo Yu thought, the more scared she became, slumping weakly against a pillar...

Chu Jin approached Luo Yu, untied the ropes that bound her, Luo Yu’s heart leapt; could it be that Chu Jin intended to let her go? After untying the ropes, Chu Jin opened the door, and Luo Yu couldn’t wait to rush out.

All she wanted now was to escape as quickly as possible.

Luo Yu didn’t want to stay here any longer; Chu Jin was simply a devil.

Who would have known that as soon as Luo Yu rushed outside, she was struck down to the ground by a slap from the cyclopean gardener, "You wretch, where do you think you’re running to!"

The cyclopean gardener was Luo Yu’s nightmare. Lying on the ground, Luo Yu shed tears of despair, knowing that this time, she really couldn’t get up again.

She should never have provoked Chu Jin.

In that moment, Luo Yu was filled with regret.

The cyclopean gardener quickly picked up an iron chain, fastened it around Luo Yu’s neck, and dragged her up from the ground with the chain.

Chu Jin glanced sideways at Chu Xiu, then said, "Xiu, arrange a room for them to stay, then find a doctor to come over."

"Alright," Chu Xiu nodded.

He understood Chu Jin’s intentions all too well, now that Luo Yu’s blood was the antidote, Chu Jin certainly couldn’t let Luo Yu die so easily; moreover, dying so easily would be letting her off too lightly, wouldn’t it?

People like Luo Yu deserved to be thoroughly tormented by that cyclopean gardener.

To make her wish for life impossible and beg for death in vain.

Indeed, Luo Yu was trembling all over at the thought of having to live with the cyclopean gardener again.

The cyclopean gardener, on the other hand, was very pleased, "Thank you, Miss, thank you Young Master."

"Come with me," Chu Xiu leaned in and advanced.

The one-eyed gardener dragged Luo Yu behind him, following closely.

In order to heal Zhao Yan completely, Chu Jin locked herself in the pharmacy for the following days. She used her blood as a catalyst and immersed herself in researching medicine without sleep or rest, seeing no one, eating no food, and not even touching a drop of water.

To confirm her presence, Mo Zhixuan kept vigil right at the pharmacy door, entrusting any important matters to Li Xunen during this period.

Mo Zhixuan was truly afraid that she would vanish into thin air.

He didn’t want to experience such a thing for the second time.

Three days later, the door to the pharmacy finally opened.

Facing the intense sunlight for the first time, Chu Jin was not yet adjusted. She lifted a pale hand to shield her forehead and before she could react, she was embraced fully.

"Jin," a low, pleasant male voice came from beside her ear.

"Hmm, I’m here." Chu Jin slightly curled her lips, reciprocating his embrace.

The July breeze was somewhat hot and seething, as passionate as their hearts, blazing intensely.

Three days of relentless work had turned Chu Jin’s skin a shade paler and her figure even more slender, with hardly any other effect. If it had been anyone else, three days of toil would definitely result in a sweaty odor. However, apart from a hint of medicinal fragrance, her scent was that of faint orchids and plums—refreshing the soul.

And very pleasant to the senses.

"You haven’t eaten for three days. You must be hungry. I’ve had some food prepared," Mo Zhixuan said, leading her inside.

"I’m not hungry, not hungry," Chu Jin slightly shook her head, then added, "I’ve already developed the medicine. Let’s go feed it to my mother first."

"Have a piece of pastry first to tide you over," Mo Zhixuan said, producing a lotus seed paste cake from his space.

Chu Jin took it and nibbled slowly. Seeing this, Mo Zhixuan finally relaxed.

Chu Xiu must have been out on errands. Chu Jin had a servant bring over half a cup of Luo Yu’s blood, had Zhao Yan drink it first, and then fed her the developed medicinal pill.

The small, black pill might look insignificant, but it was the result of significant effort from Chu Jin. It took her three entire days to prepare just this one.

As expected, after swallowing the pill, Zhao Yan’s body underwent a major transformation, and her complexion gradually took on a rosy hue.

Ten minutes later, Zhao Yan vomited a mouthful of black blood.

Upon seeing this, Chu Jin breathed a sigh of relief. After cleaning up the blood, she pulled out the Golden Needle and pierced Zhao Yan’s major acupoints. The needles were imbued with spiritual power that spread through every corner of Zhao Yan’s body, nourishing her veins and arteries.

If anyone had been present, they would have been astounded.

Sometime later, Zhao Yan slowly opened her eyes, different from before, her gaze was clear and bright. Upon seeing Chu Jin, she first appeared shocked, then disbelieving, and finally, uncontrollable tears streamed from her eyes.

The events of the past year felt like a dream to Zhao Yan, and her memory wasn’t entirely clear.

But there was one thing she remembered very distinctly.

"Jin..." Zhao Yan choked, clutching Chu Jin’s hand tightly, her hands trembling as if exerting too much strength, her knuckles turning faintly white.

Zhao Yan never thought she’d see Chu Jin again. This couldn’t be a dream, could it?

"Mother," Chu Jin said softly, her own eyes slightly reddened, her shoulders quivering.

"Jin, you’ve finally returned," Zhao Yan said, embracing Chu Jin and couldn’t help bursting into tears.

The scene of mother and daughter recognizing each other was incredibly touching.

Meanwhile, Luo Yu was tied up in a pitch-dark room, enduring agonizing days. She wanted to leave this place and wished for Zhao Yan to come to her rescue.

After all, they were mother and daughter; how could Zhao Yan abandon her?

Luo Yu waited a long time, but all she saw was the disgusting visage of the one-eyed gardener.

Finally, on the fourth day, the door opened again. The person who opened it was still the one-eyed gardener. Seeing him, the color of disappointment in Luo Yu’s eyes gradually faded to a profound darkness.

The one-eyed gardener was in a particularly good mood today. He smiled as he unlocked Luo Yu’s chains, saying, "Miss, let’s go. I’ll take you out to live the good life."

Luo Yu didn’t speak or resist, and let the one-eyed gardener lead her forward, pulling her along with the chain.

Because Luo Yu knew that if she resisted, it would lead to an even more brutal beating.

The one-eyed gardener was an extremely twisted individual, harboring a thousand ways to make life worse than death.

As she passed by the garden, Luo Yu spotted the mother and daughter admiring the flowers, a look of excitement flickering in her eyes. She broke free from the iron chains and ran to Zhao Yan’s side, throwing her arms around Zhao Yan’s legs and pleading tearfully, "Mom, save me, Mom, I don’t want to go with this person."

Luo Yu pinned all her hopes on Zhao Yan, her own mother. She was certain Zhao Yan would save her.

Zhao Yan frowned slightly and looked towards Chu Jin, "Jin, who is this person?" Zhao Yan did not remember Luo Yu at all. The time under the control of the Gu worm felt like a dream to her.

At that, Luo Yu cried even more bitterly.

She had not anticipated Zhao Yan forgetting her completely, even though she had taken care of Zhao Yan for an entire year.

How could Zhao Yan do this? Forget just like that!

"Mom, don’t you remember me? I am Jin, Mom..."

Zhao Yan’s brows knitted tighter, "Look at how young you are, spouting such nonsense. You are certainly not Jin!" She was not foolish enough to not recognize her own daughter.

Chu Jin spoke in a neutral tone, "Mom, she is Luo Yu."

About Luo Yu, Chu Jin had talked to Zhao Yan; she did not want to hide this memory from her.

"So, she’s Luo Yu..." Zhao Yan’s expression instantly turned cold. Initially, she’d found the girl quite pitiable, but upon hearing she was Luo Yu, Zhao Yan felt no pity for her at all.

People like her deserve it!

Zhao Yan was no saint and felt no compassion for someone like Luo Yu.

"Mom, save me..." Luo Yu did not give up her struggle. Now, her only glimmer of hope was Zhao Yan. If even Zhao Yan ignored her, then she... would truly be without salvation.

No matter what, over the past year, she and Zhao Yan had lived as mother and daughter.

She could not believe that Zhao Yan was so heartless.

"I certainly don’t have a daughter like you," Zhao Yan said, kicking her away. Then, turning to Chu Jin, "Jin, why do you still let people like this stay at home?"

"I am so sorry. My lowly wife has offended your honors!" The one-eyed gardener ran over, grabbed the iron chain, and slapped Luo Yu’s face, "You wretched thing! Daring to run away, are you? I’ll beat you to death!"

With that, the one-eyed gardener dragged Luo Yu away.

It must be said, Luo Yu had a surprisingly strong resilience; despite everything, she had yet to lose her child.

Zhao Yan’s condition was improving day by day. After finishing a walk with Chu Jin, just as they returned to the living room, Mo Zhixuan arrived with Old Lady Mo and Mo Qingyi, with Tong Zhi accompanying them.

"Little Yan." Old Lady Mo immediately embraced Zhao Yan excitedly.

She remembered that three days ago Zhao Yan was still bedridden. To think, in just three days, Zhao Yan had recovered so quickly, appearing no different from a normal person.

The Gu worm was not an illness. Thus, it arrived quickly and left just as swiftly.

Old Lady Mo’s visit was not only to see Zhao Yan but also to discuss Chu Jin and Mo Zhixuan’s wedding plans.

The Superpower World was different from the secular world.

Hence, a wedding in the secular world didn’t count in the Superpower World, especially since the wedding from a year ago... ultimately remained a regret.

Now that Chu Jin and Mo Zhixuan had overcome all obstacles and finally come together, they naturally wanted to arrange a grand wedding celebration.

The date was set for fifteen days later.

The seventh day of the seventh lunar month.

The traditional Qixi Festival.

Auspicious for weddings.

Before the big day, Chu Jin returned to the secular world. Since Mo Zhixuan was busy during that period, he did not accompany her back.

Among those who had made progress in the past year were not only Mo Zhixuan but also Chu Jin.

She had not been to Capital City for a year, and everything there was much the same.

The sunshine was still radiant, and the footsteps of the pedestrians were still hurried.

From a nearby shop came the pleasant sound of music, "When people are no longer in a rush, when hearts are no longer reckless, let’s meet in the old place..."

This voice.

Chu Jin stopped in her tracks.

It was the voice of her favorite singer.

A year, so long, yet so short.

Longer than 365 days and nights, but shorter than the duration of a new song.

Chu Jin walked into the store and bought the singer’s latest album.

While she was paying, an excited voice appeared beside her, "You... you are ’The Return of the Past’ sister, right?"

The cashier also excitedly looked up in disbelief, covering her mouth, "Goddess!"

After this voice, people around the store looked over, "The Return of the Past!"

"My goddess..."

"School senior!"

Although Chu Jin had been gone for quite a while, those who remembered her still numbered in the millions.

People really liked Chu Jin, but they did not swarm her. Instead, they stood aside with quality, their eyes sparkling as they watched her.

"Hello, everyone." Chu Jin smiled and bowed her head slightly, greeting everyone politely.

The crowd around, though strangers to one another, all shared a common faith, adoring the same person. So, it didn’t take long for them to select a representative to approach Chu Jin, holding a book in hand, and ask timidly, "Um... Goddess, could you sign an autograph for each one of us?"

No one expected to encounter Chu Jin here, and even less so, that she would not be aloof at all.

Very approachable.

"Of course I can." Chu Jin said with a smile brimming with warmth. She would not refuse such kind affection. These fans were all lovely people, who supported her tirelessly at all times.

Even when she was most disparaged, they still believed in her.

In fact, there were only about twenty people in the store. After signing autographs, Chu Jin also took a group photo with everyone before leaving with her album.

Chu Jin didn’t know that in just twenty minutes, she had successfully skyrocketed to the top of Weibo’s hot search.

"The Return of the Past, the past has finally returned."

Weibo was abuzz again, with people messaging and calling for "The Return of the Past".

Moreover, a photo of Chu Jin and the fans was hanging on the front page of Weibo.

"Blogger, all of you are the chosen ones."

"I also want to have a chance encounter with the goddess."

"I even have a solo photo with the goddess, [image.jpg]I’ll tell you quietly, the goddess is super kind, and in person, she’s a thousand times more beautiful than in the pictures."

"Holy shit! To take a photo with the goddess, you guys must have saved the galaxy in your past lives."

"Oh yeah! My goddess has finally returned."

"I want a photo with the goddess too, damn it! Jealousy makes one ugly."

"Begging for a Photoshop master!"

"Pretending to take a photo with the goddess."

"..."

Suddenly, all kinds of Photoshopped pictures flew all over the place, the kind with no trace of editing.

The saying that talent emerges from the internet is not without reason.

Thanks to the power of the netizens, the phrase "The Return of the Past" quickly hit the top of the Weibo trending list.

Making those celebrities who constantly bought trending spots on Weibo both envious and happy.