When the birds are all gone, the good bow is put away; when the cunning rabbit is dead, the hunting dog is cooked. This is a very simple truth.
However, none of that matters anymore.
The cold wind was biting, as sharp as a knife.
He mustered his last bit of strength and crawled laboriously to her side.
A few glistening tears, before they could fall onto her pale and tragically beautiful cheeks, were frozen and turned into ice crystals.
He gently brushed away the ice beads on her face, tears streaming down his face. Blood and tears mingled on the corners of his mouth, which were etched with a faint smile. His smile was so sorrowful, yet also so full of satisfaction.
"What a cruel twist of fate. Thankfully, we can finally be together..."
PS: This is a short story I wrote a few years ago. I felt I had nowhere to post it, so I'm sharing it here so everyone can see and enjoy it. My body contains countless worlds...
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Chapter 253 The Taciturn Wang Su
In the Realm of Medicine Gods, in the City of Sacred Medicine, within the Hall of Divine Envoys.
The atmosphere in the main hall was strange, quiet, and somewhat awkward.
"Useless, a bunch of useless trash!" Zhang Yun's sharp eyes swept across the entire scene, and no one dared to meet his gaze, even though they were the most respected top alchemists in the Medicine God Realm.
Some people don't even dare to lift their eyelids.
Before this, they had thought that the rumors about the First-Class Divine Envoy were more or less exaggerated.
Only after seeing him today did they truly realize how powerful Zhang Yun's aura was.
"You call yourselves top alchemists in the Medicine God Realm, but you're utterly useless."
Seated in the main seat, Zhang Yunlong was furious.
It's unbelievable that a mere assassin at the Heavenly Gang Realm could develop such a potent poison, one that even the alchemists of the Medicine God Realm are helpless against.
"My lord, there is something I am not sure if I should say."
After hesitating for a while, Changsun Yu finally couldn't help but speak up.
He could tell that although Zhang Yun was very angry, he wouldn't go so far as to attack them, the alchemists.
They certainly wouldn't lay a hand on someone who kindly offered advice.
"Speak freely," Zhang Yun said calmly.
Changsun Yu said, "This kind of poison is indeed very rare. I have never seen it before in all my years of life. However, just because the alchemists present are not good at it does not mean that they do not recognize it."
"Oh?" Zhang Yun's eyes lit up slightly, and he asked, "Which alchemist are you talking about?"
After saying that, he frowned. Could it be one of those who did not respond to the call today?
"However, before I speak, I must remind you, Divine Envoy, that obtaining something from that old fellow is no easy task; it may require sparing no expense."
Changsun Yu smiled awkwardly and said, "Because that old guy is powerful, but his personality is too strange. If he doesn't want to do something, even if you put a knife to his throat, he will never agree to it, and he won't budge an inch."
"Oh?" Zhang Yun raised an eyebrow: "There really are people in this world who are not afraid of death. I'd like to see that."
Upon hearing this, all the alchemists present looked astonished and bewildered.
Could Changsun Yu be referring to that old guy who values rare treasures more than his own life?
Changsun Yu thought for a moment and continued, "Moreover, he is also very stingy. If the Divine Envoy is satisfied with something he likes, he may not say a word to you."
"With such an eccentric personality, has he not responded to my call today?"
With a glimmer of hope, Zhang Yun smiled slightly. If the guy Changsun Yu mentioned could really cure Zhuo Xinyan's poison, then forgiving his rudeness and ignorance today wouldn't be so bad.
"In response to Your Excellency, that old fellow has always been a loner and dislikes interacting with others. Therefore, he does not belong to any faction and rarely inquires about the facts. Now he is almost in a state of retirement," Changsun Yu explained.
"I see." Zhang Yun nodded slightly and said, "Then what are we waiting for? Hurry up and take me to see him!"
"Reporting to Your Excellency, this person is in the City of Sacred Medicine," Changsun Yu said with a smile.
If that old fellow Wang Su can really solve the problem that troubles the Divine Envoy is worried about, Wang Su will be credited with the greatest merit, and presumably he will follow suit.
He didn't need any substantial reward; he just needed Zhang Yun to have a better impression of him.
This will be of great benefit to his future development and advancement.
Human life was at stake, and Zhang Yun didn't want to waste a moment longer. He immediately got up and, led by Changsun Yu, walked out of the Divine Envoy Hall. As for the alchemists, Zhang Yun only casually told them to go home and find their mothers.
Along the way, people kept greeting Changsun Yu respectfully.
Changsun Yu is not only a top alchemist and a Dou Zong powerhouse in the Medicine God Realm, but also a favorite of the First-Level Divine Envoy.
Among the countless subordinates of the First-Level Divine Envoy, Changsun Yu's favor was second only to the Second-Level Divine Envoy Yao Bucai. In the world of alchemists, he could have whatever he wanted.
However, even a powerful figure like Changsun Yu, who held immense power and was second only to the emperor, was now bowing and scraping before a rather young-looking boy in white. Anyone could see the fawning look on his face.
Changsun Yu usually had a fierce expression and an arrogant air about him.
The contrast is just too great.
Unless the person beside him is a first-level divine messenger!