The blade flashed with a cold light, and just then, a bead of blood condensed and slowly fell.
The hilt of the knife was in Qin Junche's hand.
Gu Tang suddenly opened his eyes wide, looking at Qin Junche in disbelief.
The other person's expression was so cold and sharp, their gaze deep and complex.
That knife, which had clearly lost its killing intent, delivered a fatal blow when he was at his most triumphant, most caught off guard, and most relaxed.
"Aaaaah!" A bloodcurdling scream echoed through the valley.
Clumps of dark shadows drifted out from Gu Tang's body.
It desperately tried to coalesce, but the owl, whose core had been damaged, was unable to restore its original shape.
Moreover, a sword array composed of spiritual energy swords was also gathering in mid-air.
The overwhelming spiritual energy swords slashed down mercilessly.
The dark shadows floating in mid-air were constantly attacked by the spiritual energy sword.
Accompanied by a series of long, agonizing screams, it finally vanished completely.
The shadow gradually dissipated, leaving a fist-sized, dark red, gem-like object suspended in mid-air.
With Qin Junche's knife still stuck in his body, Gu Tang managed a weak smile.
With a wave of his hand, he caused the dark red gem to fall into his palm.
“Xiao Yuan.” He looked up at one of the drones and smiled. “This is Xiao’s heart. You will recover soon and then you can cultivate like your brother.”
Gu Tang took a deep breath after saying this.
His thin body seemed to be exhausted and was about to collapse.
Qin Junche suddenly reached out and supported him.
He carefully avoided the knife to his chest, letting Gu Tang lean against him.
“…Thank you.” Gu Tang took another breath and thanked Qin Junche in a hoarse voice.
"She cried!"
"Crying +1"
"I can't take it anymore! I cried!"
"Brother Gu Tang, please don't die! I'm begging you!"
"Crying like an idiot!"
"She cried!"
...
The live stream screen was instantly flooded with comments.
No one could believe that the man who was so adorably arrogant on the "LIVE" program just a few days ago, who was rushing to get to his son's place as soon as possible, and whose smile was innocent, harmless, and exceptionally handsome.
That's how it is...
Netizens can't accept this!
Even Lei Chi felt like something was stuck in his throat.
However, he could only stand there, not daring to disturb Qin Junche and Gu Tang.
I dare not...
To ruin what might be the last moments the two of them spend together.
However, they did not know that Gu Tang, who seemed to be leaning on Qin Junche, was on her last breath and could die at any moment.
He whispered to Qin Junche, "Right rear, first rank. Left front, first rank. Right front, first rank. Seven first rank officials!"
He took a breath and asked, "Can you handle it?"
"Don't worry." Qin Junche suddenly clenched his free hand.
"That's good." Gu Tang chuckled softly. "I'll start healing after the trash shows up."
"It's alright." Qin Junche helped him sit down cross-legged.
His warm palms were placed on Gu Tang's chest and back. He knew that Gu Tang was worried about the other party being too much of a first-class, so he wanted to make the other party lower his guard and give him the best opportunity to make a move.
But he was holding his breath.
Although, that last stab was something I had planned with Gu Tang.
When the opponent summoned his spiritual sword, in other people's eyes, the point where the sword tip pointed was the location of his heart.
However, Qin Junche, who was very close to him and knew him all too well, could see it clearly.
The sword tip was pointing higher than the heart.
It should be Gu Tang's left lung.
He instantly understood that the claim that the owl was in his heart was nothing more than Gu Tang deceiving the owl.
He deliberately misled the other party, even going so far as to make a self-destructive gesture, so that Xiao would be fooled into thinking that Gu Tang really believed it was hidden in his heart.
Owls, which feed on souls, naturally crave the hearts of living beings.
But he can't get to that location until he has completely devoured the other person's soul.
Despite being pinned down by it, Gu Tang still managed to come up with this plan in a flash.
The purpose was simply to deceive Xiao into lowering his guard, allowing Qin Junche to deliver a fatal blow.
After all, they were facing a super-grade ferocious beast!
It is a being that may be even more powerful than a first-grade cultivator.
The other party is focused on Gu Tang again; this opportunity may only come once!
Qin Junche felt both heartache and uncontrollable pride.
The man he loved so deeply was truly outstanding at all times...
And he won't lose to him either!
He has been striving for thousands of years to stand shoulder to shoulder with him!
Qin Junche's right hand was already gripping the hilt of the knife on Gu Tang's chest.
The man sitting cross-legged had such a pale face, yet he still smiled and nodded gently at him.
Qin Junche closed his eyes and pulled out the knife.
His left hand and Gu Tang's hand moved almost simultaneously.
Two wisps of pure white spiritual energy were slapped into Gu Tang's wound.
"You don't need to...cough cough..." The knife was pulled out, and Gu Tang coughed as he spoke, "In a little while...cough cough cough...seven..."
He meant that Qin Junche still had seven first-grade cultivators to deal with in a while.
In addition, they also brought about ten second-grade cultivators.
Even with Lei Chi and the other members of the Qiao family's hunting team, it would still be very difficult to deal with them.
His injury wasn't fatal; it just meant he couldn't fight anymore.
Qin Junche, there's no need to waste your spiritual energy on yourself anymore.
The spiritual energy that the other party had just injected into my body was profound and powerful.
The needle instantly traveled around the wound on his chest, making Gu Tang feel much better.
Qin Junche seemed to smile.
He lowered his head and kissed Gu Tang on the lips, saying, "That's it, you're fully recovered!"
After Qin Junche finished speaking, he immediately turned around and stood up.
He stood tall, guarding Gu Tang who was sitting cross-legged.
Just like in the beginning, as if he were his most loyal knight.
He gripped his knife in his right hand, looked proudly around the valley, and said loudly, "Now that you're here, don't hide!"
Lei Chi, who was standing not far behind the two, was startled.
But he was, after all, a first-grade cultivator, and slowly came to his senses—
Gu Tang seems unlikely to die.
Moreover, judging from the way Gu Tang was sitting cross-legged on the ground, he had clearly begun to heal his injuries.
He was amazed by the other party's strength, but still had some doubts.
What exactly happened just now?
In fact, netizens share similar doubts.
However, they were in a similar situation to Lei Chi, watching Gu Tang sitting cross-legged on the ground.
After Qin Junche sent a ball of spiritual energy into his wound, the bleeding stopped instantly.
The netizens who were initially flooding the screen with cries also began to realize what was happening—
Gu Tang, it seems he won't die?!
Countless netizens began flooding the screen with messages, sending gifts, and asking for answers.
But now, certainly no one will answer their questions.
All they knew was that Gu Tang had not only really killed Xiao and obtained Xiao's heart for his son, but that he would not die!
"handsome!"
"Great!"
"If this handsome guy doesn't die, I've decided to be his most loyal fan and love him for the rest of my life!"
"Yachts, yachts, yachts! Take them all!"
"Take it!"