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Actually, I was so hungry that I was numb and couldn't even tell what it tasted like. It's just that I wouldn't feel comfortable if I didn't put down my natural enemy.
After resting for a while and drinking the blood of their mortal enemy, the two felt gratified and their strength was restored to some extent, so they continued on their way.
Under the blazing sun, they stumbled along the rocks, walking and walking, until they could no longer go on, at which point they would drink each other's blood. They walked for two more days, until finally, dizzy and weak from hunger, they saw a patch of green. There was no elation, only a deep sigh of relief, and then they collapsed to the ground. Chapter Sixty-Two, Gold and Jade Together in Decay (Part 1)
Updated: [2008-11-28 14:07:41.0]
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When the two of them mustered their strength to get up again, they finally saw that they were in front of a dense forest. Towering ancient trees stood tall, some withered and yellow, others lush and green, with vines and branches intertwined, dense and secluded, their depth unknown.
The two staggered into the woods, hoping to find wild fruit soon to quench their thirst and hunger.
Not long after Ming Er entered the forest, he saw wild fruit. The fruit grew on a tree about the height of a person. There weren't many, only six or seven fist-sized, vermilion fruits. They were red, round, and very pleasing to the eye. Not to mention that they were starving and their eyes were practically glowing with hunger. They were definitely more attractive than any delicacy. So, Young Master Ming Er used his physical potential and quickly and nimbly picked all the red fruits and put them into his sleeves.
Lan Qi, of course, also saw the red berries, and he also saw Ming Er's nimble movements. He merely curled his lips into a strange smile, and then continued walking. Before long, he also found some wild berries. Compared to the red berries that Young Master Ming Er had picked, these berries were truly unsightly. On a clump of bushes about half a person's height grew some thumb-sized berries that were neither green nor yellow, and had pitted skin. However, Lan Qi's eyes lit up with joy, and he carefully picked them all without missing a single one, quickly stuffing them into his pocket.
Over there, the Second Young Master Ming found a place to sit down, took out a red fruit from his sleeve, blew on it, and wiped it (although his hands and sleeves weren't necessarily clean, it was better than nothing, which comforted him), before putting it in his mouth and taking a big bite. He thought that the fruit, being so red, must be juicy and sweet, so he sucked on the juice and swallowed it without spilling a drop. At that moment, the red fruit in the Second Young Master Ming's hand fell to the ground, and then the Second Young Master Ming collapsed to the ground and vomited, his face flushed and his breathing uneven. He looked as if he was about to vomit his heart, liver, spleen, and lungs, but there was nothing left to vomit. He only spat out a few mouthfuls of saliva, and then there was nothing more to vomit. But looking at the expression on the Second Young Master Ming's face, it was as if he had eaten something more bitter than bitter melon and dirtier and smellier than dog excrement.
"Hahaha... Hahaha..." Seeing this, Lan Qishao couldn't help but laugh. He pointed at Ming Er, laughing until tears streamed down his face, slapping the ground and laughing until his stomach cramped. "Hahaha... Immortal Second Young Master, oh Immortal Second Young Master... Heavens, please quickly bestow upon him a large and bright mirror... Hahaha... He must see his current 'divine' appearance... Hahaha..."
Laughing, he suddenly collapsed to the ground, silent. He hadn't stopped breathing, but was simply too weak. He felt dizzy for a while before recovering, then rolled over and sat down against a tree. He grabbed a handful of fruit from his pocket, blew on it, and popped it into his mouth, chewing. "Mmm...so sweet!" he exclaimed, squinting his eyes contentedly. He then popped another fruit into his mouth. "Mmm...so crunchy!" He kept stuffing fruit into his mouth. "Mmm...so delicious!"
Ming Er finally stopped vomiting. Looking at Lan Qi across from him, who was enjoying himself, he had a piece of writing in his mind that could rival the famous "Ten Strategies of Jingtai" written by Feng Wang a hundred years ago, titled "On Lan Qi's Despicable and Insidious Nature." But in the end, he could only say weakly, "Seventh Young Master's gloating is unbecoming of a gentleman."
"Hahaha..." Lan Qi ate a handful of fruit and had the energy to laugh again. "When the Second Young Master put all the red fruit into his sleeve just now, why didn't he think about this 'gentlemanly behavior'? Hahaha... No wonder Buddhists always say 'good and evil will eventually be rewarded'!"
“Likewise.” Ming Er pointed to the bulging lump in Lan Qi’s arms, which held many fruits.
"Hehe..." Lan Qi laughed heartily without any shame. She grabbed another handful of fruit, chewed it, and looked up and down at Young Master Ming. "Would Young Master like some?" she said, stretching out her hand as if she sincerely wanted to share some.
Although the Second Young Master Ming was hungry, he wasn't so hungry that he became mentally impaired. While gathering his energy, he said, "Seventh Young Master hasn't finished speaking yet, has he?"
"Alas, the Second Young Master and I are truly bosom friends!" Lan Qi smiled like a cunning fox, but his blue eyes were icy cold. "How about exchanging a fruit for a tendon?" Having this unharmed enemy by his side is like having a hundred tigers with him. He always has to be on guard and be on edge. If only he could pull out the tigers' sharp teeth and claws.
"I think it would be more comfortable to starve to death than to die at the hands of Seventh Young Master." Ming Er smiled, then slowly stood up and continued searching for edible wild fruits. Even if only one meridian was severed, it was equivalent to his life being in his opponent's hands.
Finally, heaven rewards those who persevere. With his photographic memory, the Second Young Master finally found the fruit that Lan Qi had eaten not far away. He picked one and tasted it; it was indeed fragrant, crisp, and sweet. He thought to himself, "This prodigy's ability to find wild food is quite impressive."
The two ate their fill of wild fruit, finally quenching their hunger and thirst. No longer hungry and with renewed strength, they began to consider their current situation. They had nothing but themselves; to leave the island, they needed a boat, food, water, and… there were too many things to consider. But one thing they needed to solve immediately was finding shelter. It seemed they would be staying on the island for quite some time, and even the best body and martial arts skills wouldn't be comfortable living on air and dew every day.
The two continued their exploration in the forest. The deeper they went, the more they discovered that the forest was not only full of wild fruits, but also had a wide variety of them, enough to feed them for a while. Moreover, judging from the rustling sounds, there were quite a few pheasants and rabbits. The only question was how to eat them.
The forest was densely shaded and exceptionally cold. Occasionally, sunlight would shine through the gaps in the branches and leaves, leaving only dappled shadows on the ground.
After searching for about half an hour, the two finally found a cave entrance where vines intertwined. They pulled away the vines at the entrance, and the scene inside became clear. It was a stone cave with a very large interior, easily accommodating dozens of people. Moreover, the inside was filled with grayish-white stones, without any moss, suggesting it was quite dry, making it perfect for living.
However... the two turned to look at each other, wondering who would live in this cave.
They were discovered around the same time, and since the cave is large enough, it wouldn't be a problem for two people to live together. However… to put it another way, would you feel comfortable sharing a room with a tiger? Of course not, right? That's why Young Master Ming and Young Master Lan are currently worried. Living with this mortal enemy would require constant vigilance; it's exhausting.
Then another person will have to go and find another cave.
But then another problem arose: who should go? They'd discovered the cave together, and neither wanted to go through the ordeal again. Both were utterly exhausted and just wanted to collapse and sleep forever. Then they thought again: if they left their adversary out of sight, who knew what traps or ambushes awaited them? The danger wouldn't lessen at all. So…
"Second Young Master, we went through thick and thin together before, and now we're sharing this cave again. What a strange and unfortunate fate!" Lan Qi said with a smile. What a wretched and unpleasant karmic entanglement!
"Indeed, countless people in the martial world envy my encounter with the unparalleled Lan Qi Shao." Ming Er smiled gently. "To be with such an unpredictable and monstrous talent as you is to shorten one's lifespan by ten years!"
Lan Qi put the jade fan into her sleeve and said, "I've been tired these past few days, let's get some sleep first."
Ming Er flicked his sleeve and said, "That's right, let's get some sleep and recover our energy first."
"Second Young Master, please go first." Lan Qi rarely showed such courtesy.
"Seventh Young Master, please go first." The Second Young Master Ming was as modest as ever.
The two looked at each other, smiled knowingly, and then stepped into the cave at the same time, since the entrance was quite large anyway.
Before she had taken three steps, Lan Qi suddenly let out a soft cry and stumbled towards Ming Er. Ming Er, of course, looked over and reached out to help her up. The two were only half a foot apart at the moment, and when they saw each other's hands, they instantly became alert and reflexively jumped away. Normally, it would not have been difficult to dodge, but the two were too close at the moment. So, after jumping a few feet, they both lost their strength and fell to the ground with a thud.
Unfortunately, the two fell to the ground, shoulder to shoulder, feet intertwined, and arms inevitably draped over each other. The only saving grace was that their heads were at least half a foot apart; otherwise, they might have been engaged in a biting frenzy.
"Fake immortal!" Lan Qi said through gritted teeth. A hypocritical and insidious fake immortal!
"A monster!" Young Master Ming retorted without backing down. A cunning and treacherous monster!
At this moment, the two completely tore off the mask of politeness and expressed their truest feelings for each other without any hesitation, since they couldn't hide it from each other anyway.
The two wanted to move, but at this moment they could not move anything except their mouths, and their consciousness was becoming more and more blurred. In the end, they only felt that the sunlight was too dazzling.
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