"A person who shouldn't have feelings has fallen in love." Sheng Ge's cold tone reached Situ Jinghao's ears. Situ Jinghao turned around, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes. Looking at Sheng Ge's stubborn black back, he felt that this stubborn and desperate back was somewhat similar to his own.
"Jinghao, weren't you going to find the master?" Hongju reminded him when she saw Situ Jinghao staring blankly at the man's back.
"No need." Situ Jinghao gently pursed his lips, revealing a handsome smile that seemed to make everything in the world pale in comparison.
Hongju stared at the man before her, mesmerized. She had always known he possessed an androgynous beauty, but she had never imagined that his smile, with its curved eyes, could be so breathtaking.
"His words just now made me realize something. Perhaps some feelings shouldn't exist in the first place. I've been too stubborn all along. I'm sure I've caused Jingyan a lot of trouble." Situ Jinghao smiled faintly, his eyes filled with obvious sadness.
Perhaps he's been too stubborn all along. He still harbors some compassion for those relatives who schemed to kill him, and is unwilling to harm them. However, his mercy towards them may be the obstacle to Jingyan's success.
He should realize who truly cares for him. Why should he be so persistent with those who have no feelings for him?
"Jinghao, it's wonderful that you've thought it through!" Hongju smiled broadly upon hearing Situ Jinghao's words, and said with a smile, "I'll go tell the master, he'll be so happy! Jinghao, don't worry, the master will definitely cure your poison!"
"My poison?!" Situ Jinghao merely offered a cold smile. He knew his own body well, and he knew what kind of poison he had been given. It was utterly incurable; how could it possibly be cured?
"I told you, I won't let you die!" Situ Jingyan's domineering and irresistible voice came from behind, while Shen Qianmo simply stood quietly beside him.
She understood how much Situ Jingyan cared about Situ Jinghao, so she would help him.
"Jingyan?" A glint flashed in Situ Jinghao's eyes. Could he really still live? Could he live like a normal person? Would he no longer have to endure that boundless pain?
Situ Jingyan did not answer, but instead gave a wicked and arrogant smile. That smile seemed to look down on all living beings, yet it inexplicably made people feel at ease.
"Miss, isn't Fire Island fun?" Qianqian skipped along beside Shen Qianmo, her bright eyes sparkling.
Shen Qianmo reached out and touched Qianqian's hair. Qianqian was still a child at heart. Was it right or wrong to bring her on this trip to Fire Island?
"Fun?!" The alluring and striking voice carried a hint of sarcasm. Hongmei wore a fiery red dress embroidered with red plum blossoms. Her willow-leaf eyebrows were slightly raised, and her almond-shaped eyes revealed a hint of disdain. She laughed and said, "Young lady, you are too naive."
“Hongmei, don’t be rude.” Situ Jingyan frowned slightly. Hongmei’s personality was always unruly, and he usually didn’t bother to restrain her. But Qianqian was someone Shen Qianmo cared about, so he couldn’t tolerate Qianqian being bullied.
"Yes, Master." Hongmei heard Situ Jingyan speak up for Qianqian, and a hint of resentment flashed in her eyes. She pursed her lips and replied reluctantly.
"That Shen Qianmo is the master's darling, so you mustn't offend her." Qingsong said to Hongmei in a low voice when he saw her looking sullen, his eyes revealing a hint of concern.
Hongmei merely raised her eyebrows and pursed her lips, offering no reply.
Qingsong simply sighed softly. Although Hongmei was a bit eccentric, she wasn't a mean-spirited woman. The reason she acted this way was probably because she disliked Qianqian's innocence.
Yes. Hongmei was once a very innocent girl, but it was precisely because of her naivety that she killed her parents and everyone close to her. From then on, she hated innocence and everyone who possessed it.
Chapter Fourteen: Searching for the Antidote on Fire Island [Hand-typed update]
"The dangers of Fire Island are well known throughout the martial world. However, Fire Fruit is a sacred medicine for healing, and Fire Island also has many treasures. Over the years, many people have gone to Fire Island." Shen Qianmo's eyes were dark and his emotions were unreadable. The corners of his mouth were slightly raised, and a glint of light suddenly flashed in his eyes. He said calmly, "However, no one has ever come out alive."
However, no one has ever come out alive.
These words carried considerable weight. Situ Jingyan's face remained unchanged, still bearing his wicked and confident smile. He didn't believe there was anywhere in this world that could confine him, Situ Jingyan.
A slight look of surprise crossed Hongmei and Qingsong's faces, but they quickly regained their composure. They were following their master, and there was no place in the world that could stop him.
"Waaah, Miss, don't scare Qianqian!" Qianqian reacted the most, her smile instantly turning into a mournful expression as she clung to Shen Qianmo's hand and pleaded.
Looking at Qianqian's appearance, Shen Qianmo's heart softened. She took Qianqian's hand and said, "If Qianqian is really scared, then go back."
"No! Qianqian wants to follow Miss! No matter where Miss goes, Qianqian will follow!" Qianqian said stubbornly. She was indeed afraid of death, but she was even more afraid of leaving Miss.
Ever since she started working for her mistress five years ago, she had decided that she would never leave her side again in this lifetime. Moreover, knowing that her mistress was going through such danger, she was even more worried about her going alone.
Although her martial arts skills are not as good as her mistress's, she can at least protect her mistress in times of danger.
Shen Qianmo affectionately stroked Qianqian's hair, a gentle smile playing on her lips. In her heart, Qianqian was like a younger sister.
The people had different expressions, but they chatted casually.
Throughout the entire ordeal, Sheng Ge's expression remained unchanged, and he didn't utter a single word. His handsome face was gloomy, as if someone had offended him.
His icy eyes held a chilling intent, but upon closer inspection, one could still discern a hint of anxiety beneath that coldness.
After switching from land to water, and traveling for nearly half a month, they finally arrived at the sea area where Fire Island is located.
Looking into the distance, there is an endless sea. The seawater is a deep blue, seemingly without end, and in this blue sea, there is a fiery red lotus-shaped island, which is the Fire Island that people in the martial arts world both fear and want to get close to.
"Wait." Situ Jingyan suddenly called out to Qingsong, who was controlling the small boat. A hint of seriousness flashed in his eyes, followed by a carefree smile.
The azure sea reflected the azure sky. Situ Jingyan, dressed in fiery red, drew an unrestrained arc in the wind, his fiery red attire echoing the distant Fire Island.
Although this touch of red wasn't as striking as the Fire Island, Situ Jingyan's unrestrained and wicked smile was far more alluring and captivating than the red of the Fire Island.
"There really is a master on this Fire Island. He has actually set up a profound array around the island!" A hint of appreciation flashed in Situ Jingyan's eyes, and a cold smile appeared on his lips.
Shen Qianmo's eyes deepened, and a smile appeared on her lips. She slowly walked to Situ Jingyan's side, standing shoulder to shoulder with him. She wore a snow-white robe, exuding an otherworldly nobility, yet her alluring temperament was in no way inferior to Situ Jingyan's.
"The Mysterious Heaven Formation. It seems this trip to Fire Island will be quite interesting." Shen Qianmo's lips curled into a playful smile, her eyes, like Situ Jingyan's, brimming with confidence as she looked at the misty fog surrounding Fire Island.
The two men stood side by side, gazing at the fiery island. Their eyes shone with confidence and arrogance.
The four people behind them, however, had solemn expressions on their faces.
The Mysterious Heavenly Formation. Anyone with a certain status in the martial arts world should know about it. This is a deadly formation. The formation's arrangement is unpredictable and ever-changing; one wrong step will lead to utter destruction.
Even those with deep knowledge of formations wouldn't dare boast that they could break the Xuan Tian Formation. The reason the Xuan Tian Formation is considered a deadly formation is precisely because of its unpredictability.
The Mysterious Heaven is as mysterious as the changes in the heavens. There are no fixed steps; everything depends on the mind of the person setting up the formation. Although there are still paths to follow, it is much more difficult than ordinary formations.
"Master, please allow me to proceed first." Qingsong frowned and respectfully said to Situ Jingyan.