"We have no connection. I can only repay your life-saving grace in the next life!" Shen Qianmo saw Situ Jingyan catch her, and then looked around at the assassins. At this moment, she was completely exhausted and could not even stand on her own. If Situ Jingyan continued to protect her, she would definitely be in danger. She could not let him stay here.
"Your life is mine! I won't let you die!" Situ Jingyan glared fiercely at Shen Qianmo. Damn it, she actually secretly used her internal energy! He hadn't even considered that without the support of internal energy, how could this white silk ribbon be so agile! Now, once the Breathless Poison takes effect, it will be very difficult to suppress!
Shen Qianmo gave Situ Jingyan a weak smile. Her Situ Jingyan was still as domineering as ever. She had originally intended to use her inner strength to break through the encirclement, but she hadn't expected the Silent Poison to be so potent.
Seeing Shen Qianmo's pale and pained expression, Situ Jingyan seemed to have gone mad. Ignoring his own injuries, the fan in his hand was like a demonic blade from hell. While holding Shen Qianmo, he attacked the Tang Clan assassins recklessly.
Blood. In the heavy darkness, the stench of blood permeated the air, and corpses littered the ground. Only when the ground was covered with the bodies of Tang Clan members did Situ Jingyan, holding Shen Qianmo, lean weakly against a tree.
Two more cuts appeared on his body, and the poison he had been given earlier was now acting up even faster thanks to the stimulation of his internal energy. If the people from the Blood Demon Pavilion hadn't found him yet, he and Shen Qianmo would probably have died in this desolate valley today.
But he wasn't afraid, nor did he regret it. In this lifetime, to have met Shen Qianmo and to be able to accompany her like this was enough for him.
Now he understood that the world was nothing but an illusion to him. If he hadn't come today, he would have truly regretted it for the rest of his life!
"Don't be afraid! I will protect you." Situ Jingyan held Shen Qianmo in his arms while fighting the assassins. Even though the situation was unfavorable for them, he would not give up!
Taking Situ Jingyan's life won't be so easy! The Tang Clan members have already arrived, so why are the people from the Enchanting Blood Pavilion still nowhere to be seen?! Situ Jingyan rapidly waved his fan while shielding Shen Qianmo with his own body.
Shen Qianmo was held tightly in Situ Jingyan's arms. Her body was already very weak, and her consciousness was gradually fading. Shen Qianmo dug her nails into her flesh. She couldn't fall down. She had to stay with Situ Jingyan.
She tried to call out, but found herself unable to utter a word. She could only watch silently as Situ Jingyan shielded her from the swords with his own body, tears welling in her eyes.
"Jingyan, no! No!" Shen Qianmo cried out in her heart, but the sound that came out of her mouth was so soft that it sounded like a groan of pain.
"Bear with it!" Situ Jingyan didn't hear what Shen Qianmo was saying. Exhausted from dealing with the assassins, he simply patted Shen Qianmo's hair affectionately and said.
Shen Qianmo looked at Situ Jingyan's strong and charming chin, and a smile slowly spread across her lips. She believed in Situ Jingyan; they would definitely not die here like this! Even if they really had to die here, she would have no regrets, as long as she was with him, that would be enough.
"Master, we are late." Just when Situ Jingyan was about to collapse, Qingsong and Hongmei finally arrived with their men.
The moment Situ Jingyan saw the green pine and the red plum blossoms, an indescribable light flashed in his eyes.
The moment Shen Qianmo saw Qingsong and Hongmei leading the people from the Demon Blood Pavilion to their destination, she slowly fell into a coma. It's good that Qingsong and the others are here; they'll be alright, Jingyan will be alright.
"She's been poisoned by the Breathless Poison. I've already suppressed it. Go get the Enchanting Blood Pill for her immediately." Situ Jingyan glanced at Shen Qianmo in his arms and coldly gave the order.
"Master, you are injured too." Although the moonlight was dim, Qingsong still noticed the gruesome wound on Situ Jingyan's arm. The wound had turned black, clearly indicating that he had been poisoned.
Situ Jingyan gave Qingsong a cold look. His gaze was imposing without being angry. It carried a hint of warning, his dark eyes filled with a deep, cold rebuke.
Qingsong and Hongmei immediately said, "Your subordinates know their mistake."
"I don't care about the reason. Take the punishment yourself!" Situ Jingyan simply closed his eyes. According to the signal he gave, Qingsong and Hongmei should have arrived long ago. They must have delayed the arrival on their own initiative. This delay almost cost him and Shen Qianmo their lives.
The rules of the Blood Demon Pavilion are always very strict, and Qing Song and Hong Mei are his capable assistants. Such a mistake is unprecedented. Under normal circumstances, he could turn a blind eye to any mishap, but today, with Shen Qianmo's life at stake, he absolutely cannot tolerate it!
"Yes," Qingsong and Hongmei replied. A hint of unease flashed across Hongmei's face. If it weren't for her, how could Qingsong have delayed coming to rescue their master? It was all her fault; she almost harmed their master!
Situ Jingyan and Shen Qianmo returned to the secret location of the Blood Demon Pavilion. Although Situ Jingyan had been poisoned with a potent toxin, it wasn't an uncommon one, and the Blood Demon Pavilion possessed an antidote. After taking the antidote and resting for a while, his body had almost fully recovered.
However, Shen Qianmo's Silent Poison was quite potent. Even though she took the Enchanting Blood Pill, the antidote from the Enchanting Blood Pavilion, which cleared away the remaining toxins, Shen Qianmo's body still suffered severe damage.
"Are you feeling any better?" Situ Jingyan was still dressed in black and wearing a bronze mask. As soon as his poison was cured, he stayed by Shen Qianmo's side. Five whole days passed before Shen Qianmo slowly showed signs of waking up. When he saw Shen Qianmo wake up, Situ Jingyan was overjoyed, but he suppressed his joy and said coldly.
He thought he understood Shen Qianmo's stubbornness, but he didn't know that she had already let go of her stubbornness for him. If it were him, she would be willing to be protected.
They knew each other too well. But they didn't realize that the other was slowly changing for each other.
"Hmm. Where is this place?" Shen Qianmo looked around and asked weakly. Although the poison of the Breathless Poison had been completely cured, her body had still suffered great damage.
Situ Jingyan's eyes flashed, as if he were trying to avoid the question. He turned away, suppressing his tender gaze, and said calmly, "This is my place. The martial arts tournament will begin in ten days. I'm afraid your body won't be able to handle it."
"I can do it." Shen Qianmo struggled to sit up. Her body was indeed still very weak. Even with the good care she received these past few days, she could probably only recover to about 70 or 80 percent. But even that would be enough!
First of all. She's going to destroy the Tang Clan! She's determined to get the position of leader of the martial arts alliance.
Situ Jingyan's brows furrowed almost imperceptibly. Shen Qianmo's personality was still as stubborn as ever. He understood that he couldn't stop her from doing what she was determined to do, so he could only help her silently from the shadows. Thinking of this, he lowered his voice and said, "Then take good care of your injuries."
Chapter Three: Undercurrents Raging (Double Update, Please Support)
"I need to go back to the villa in Seven Absolutes Manor." Shen Qianmo said with a frown. She knew Qianqian must have been very worried about her these past few days. Moreover, she needed to rely on the power of Xuanlou to deal with the Tang Clan, so she had to go back.
"When did the Demon Palace Master become so close to the young master of Seven Absolutes Manor?!" Situ Jingyan's voice was filled with suppressed annoyance.
When Situ Jingyan heard her say she wanted to return to Seven Absolutes Manor, his expression suddenly darkened. Shen Qianmo keenly sensed Situ Jingyan's unhappiness but didn't understand why. Now, hearing Situ Jingyan's somewhat annoyed question, she understood.
Jingyan is jealous! That awkward man.
Thinking of this, a sly glint flashed in Shen Qianmo's eyes. Since you're going to hide your identity, then don't blame me for teasing you a bit more. With a wicked smile, Shen Qianmo said, "I am a close friend of Master Xuan, so naturally we are on good terms."
As expected, the moment these words were spoken, the aura surrounding Situ Jingyan intensified, creating an atmosphere of impending doom and impending collapse. His voice, without any attempt at disguise, was already terrifyingly deep: "Is that so?!"
"My benefactor seems quite angry? Could it be that my benefactor has a penchant for homosexuality? If my benefactor takes a fancy to Mo Chi, Mo Chi can reluctantly oblige." Shen Qianmo smiled slyly and walked over to Situ Jingyan's side in a few quick steps, teasingly saying.
"You!" Situ Jingyan was so angry at Shen Qianmo's words that he almost lost his temper. Shen Qianmo, this woman actually joked like that with another man. When she returns to Tianmo, he will definitely teach her a lesson!
Before Situ Jingyan could vent his anger, Shen Qianmo, due to her weak body, stumbled and fell into Situ Jingyan's arms because she had taken too fast a few steps.
"Are you alright?" Seeing Shen Qianmo's pale face, Situ Jingyan's anger vanished instantly, replaced by deep tenderness in his eyes. If he had acted sooner, Shen Qianmo wouldn't be in this state. If it weren't for him, why would Shen Qianmo have endured this suffering and taken this risk?
A playful smile appeared on her pale cheeks, and her dark eyes sparkled, as if even her pale face radiated a captivating glow. Shen Qianmo smiled and said, "It's nothing."
Situ Jingyan then realized that he was still holding Shen Qianmo. Now he was a stranger in black, not Situ Jingyan. He couldn't just hug her like that. So he quickly withdrew his hand and looked at Shen Qianmo with feigned indifference.
Seeing Situ Jingyan's reaction, a sly glint appeared in Shen Qianmo's eyes again. With a mischievous smile, she said, "Why are you so afraid, benefactor? Mo Chi is a man, not a woman?"