"You mean, the King of the Western Regions hasn't been killed yet, right?" Ji Wushang looked at him.
“Yes.” Nan Xuzong nodded. “My master has given me a second life. Without my master, I wouldn’t be where I am today. Therefore, I have no choice but to take revenge.”
"Take me away when everything is settled," Ji Wushang said softly. "I don't want to be here." He longed to forget all the unpleasantness here. The thought of seeing those dead faces whenever he closed his eyes filled him with dread.
It should end, and then I should leave.
I don't want to see anyone here; I just want to be with him.
"I'll take you with me." Nan Xuzong nodded. If he could hold on until that day, he would definitely take her with him!
Ji Wushang listened, closed her eyes, and then nestled in his arms, thinking she was going to sleep.
He smiled, his handsome face beaming, and gently patted her back, his eyes slightly unfocused.
Just then, a sharp pain shot through his chest!
Suppressing his own anguish, Nan Xuzong looked at Ji Wushang and, seeing her asleep, decided to press her pressure point to put her to sleep. He then carried her into the cabin.
After covering himself with a brocade quilt, Nan Xuzong went out.
As soon as he stepped out of the cabin, Nan Xuzong knelt on the deck. The next second, blood splattered all over the ground! The stench of blood filled the air and was carried far by the wind, even reaching Ji Wushang's nostrils... The dream was no longer sweet, but filled with blood.
Nan Xuzong took out a lot of medicine from his pocket and swallowed some of it haphazardly.
As he turned around, wondering what to look for to wipe the black blood off the deck, he saw Ji Wushang standing right in front of him.
☆、292 Is everything fate or destiny? (Climax continues!)
Even though I'd already put her to sleep with my acupressure point, how come she was still able to get up? Why?
But it seems that this is not the most important issue.
Nan Xuzong looked at Ji Wushang, his mind racing. How could he make everything seem reasonable, so she wouldn't overthink things, and more importantly, wouldn't risk her life for him again? He didn't want her to kneel on the snow mountain begging for help like last time! Because this time, even the Snow Mountain Elder might not be able to help, and the only one who could is Yiyun Upper City!
I absolutely cannot let her do that! If such a thing were to happen, I would rather tie her up and imprison her!
Ji Wushang had no idea why he had fallen asleep so easily. The once warm embrace now smelled of blood when the wind blew in.
Ji Wushang was terrified and woke up immediately! Unexpectedly, when she rushed out to look for Nan Xuzong, she saw him taking medicine haphazardly. His appearance shocked her. The blood flowing from the corner of his mouth, his pale face, and his exhaustion tormented her nerves!
It was so heartbreaking. Why didn't he tell me? Why did he have to bear it all alone? He even brought me here and spent such a beautiful and warm day with me.
"I, I'm fine, it's just, just a little injury." Nan Xuzong saw her standing there in a daze, quickly took out a silk handkerchief from his pocket, wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth, and hurriedly threw the handkerchief into the lake. He couldn't let her see so much blood... His bright smile remained on his face.
Ji Wushang felt her steps were incredibly heavy. She looked at Nan Xuzong and asked, "Why? Why didn't you tell me? You were so badly injured, why didn't you tell me?" She quickly stepped forward.
Nan Xuzong looked at her with a mixture of helplessness and tenderness. He checked his hands and, seeing no blood, placed them on her shoulders with relief. "I'm really fine. I've been through so much, and you've been with me through so many storms. How could I possibly be hurt, right?"
"Yes, I was just using my internal energy to expel the toxins from my body, so I vomited a little blood. It's alright, it's all out now." He chuckled easily, but his words seemed to stumble as he gently wiped away her tears. "Look, you're crying again. Why are you crying like a baby? Be good, Wu Shang, don't cry, okay?" He smiled faintly and immediately pulled Ji Wu Shang into his arms. "Really, don't worry."
"But why didn't you tell me?" Ji Wushang looked up at him immediately. "You look so haggard, I'm so scared!"
"It's nothing serious, it'll be fine in a bit." Nan Xuzong smiled. "When have I ever lied to you?" He lowered his head, just about to kiss her, but then remembered that he still tasted blood in his mouth.
"It's windy here, let's go inside." Nan Xuzong said, picking up Ji Wushang and carrying him back into the cabin.
Ji Wushang looked at him and said, "You're injured. Put me down quickly."
"It's alright, I... I like holding you like this." I don't know how many times I've had this opportunity, so I hold you whenever I can.
Ji Wushang knew that he could be even more stubborn than herself at times, so she could only lean against him. There were still bloodstains on his clothes. Ji Wushang immediately wanted to turn her head to look at the bloodstains on the deck, but Nan Xuzong seemed to know what she was thinking and turned to the side, not letting her see anything on the deck at all.
"Don't worry about me. I promised you I would protect you for the rest of my life." Nan Xuzong put her on the bed, then turned around and poured a cup of tea on the table before rinsing his mouth.
Ji Wushang looked at him, got up from the bed, and walked over to him. "Did you get injured last night when you fought with the King of the Western Regions and the others?"
"Hmm." Nan Xuzong nodded, then rinsed his mouth clean of the blood, spitting the bloody water into the lake. Nan Xuzong glanced at the lake water; the thick, black blood slowly dispersed.
Can they survive for three days? That's a real problem.
Nan Xuzong's eyes darkened. He turned back and smiled at Ji Wushang, "What are you standing there for? If you're bored or not sleepy, how about we talk?"
“Hmm.” Ji Wushang nodded, but then, after a moment’s thought, he immediately stepped forward. “Cong, extend your hand.”
"Hmm?" he asked, a smile spreading across his face. "What are you looking at?" He knew, his eyes crinkling, and he obediently reached out his hand.
Ji Wushang took his hand, then felt his pulse, her bright eyes looking at his face, her little mouth pouting. Nan Xuzong watched, feeling that she was very serious and very cute! Actually, that was enough for him.
Ji Wushang couldn't find anything, so he was extremely puzzled, "Your pulse is normal, but why are you vomiting so much blood?"
"That's because after I threw up, I felt fine," Nan Xuzong said with a relaxed smile, pulling her to sit down. "Since you've made that diagnosis, you can't worry too much, okay?"
"Hmm." Ji Wushang nodded, then looked at his face again. "But your complexion doesn't seem very healthy."
"It'll be fine after some treatment. Look, who immediately has a healthy complexion after vomiting blood?" Nan Xuzong asked with a smile.
Ji Wushang nodded as he listened, "As you say, that is indeed the case."
"That's it." Nan Xuzong slowly relaxed, stepped forward, sat down next to Ji Wushang, and let her lean against him.
If time could fly by in an instant and a hundred years pass, it would be a blessing to grow old together. But a hundred years is such a luxury.
Ji Wushang guessed that he was tired, so he adjusted the angle to let him lean against him and rest.
The small boat swayed gently, and Ji Wushang felt at ease with him by his side, so he forgot that the boat was drifting with the lake and he didn't know where it had gone.
Ji Wushang gently stroked his long, dark hair, feeling that everything was so beautiful.
Unbeknownst to them, several small bamboo rafts suddenly appeared on the lake, moving extremely fast, and all approached Ji Wushang and Nan Xuzong's small boat!
Ji Wushang, who knew no martial arts, naturally didn't know anyone was approaching. However, although Nan Xuzong had suffered internal injuries and was poisoned by a Gu, his hearing was extremely sharp. He suddenly looked up and exclaimed, "Danger!"
"Let's go back quickly!" Ji Wushang's face turned pale, but he immediately calmed down.
"It's too late." Nan Xuzong looked around, took a long sword from under the bed and handed it to Ji Wushang, while drawing his own soft sword from his waist. "Wushang, I will teach you swordsmanship one last time today." Perhaps, this is the last time.
A wave of sadness washed over Nan Xuzong, but he quickly replaced it with a smile.
Ji Wushang gripped his longsword tightly. "You, you told me before not to practice..." Why did you change your mind now?
“After what happened with Yao Hou, I realize I was too presumptuous. I used to think I was defying the heavens and could definitely turn the tide, but after these past few days, I know I can’t always be by your side. You need to at least have some swordsmanship for self-defense. Just stay kind, that’s enough.” Nan Xuzong looked at her. “Come on, time is running out.”
Ji Wushang nodded in agreement and quickly followed him. His soft sword moved like a dragon in his hands, displaying incredible power that even made his own eyes dazzled!
Nan Xuzong smiled, turned around and stood behind Ji Wushang, his chest almost touching her back. In an instant, the soft sword in his hand was back into his waist. Then he grasped her small right hand that was holding the long sword with his right hand. "Concentrate, we'll be facing the enemy soon."
Ji Wushang was stunned for a moment, then immediately nodded and responded. Nan Xuzong held her hand, smiled, and began to guide her to swim.
"Conceal your clumsiness with skill." Nan Xuzong's thin lips moved slightly as he held her hand and taught her swordsmanship in this small space.
He had once taught Ji Wushang the Mandarin Duck Sword Technique in the Moxuan Garden, but unfortunately the Mandarin Duck Sword was still in the Moxuan Garden at the time, otherwise, he would definitely have been able to review it again.
By this time, people had boarded small boats from several directions, all drawing their swords and rushing forward! Ji Wushang felt nervous listening to the sounds of those people moving around, but Nan Xuzong remained calm and composed, whispering in her ear, "Calm your mind."
Ji Wushang nodded as he listened and continued to demonstrate the sword technique under his guidance.
The newcomers were startled when they saw Ji Wushang and Nan Xuzong, but the two remained calm and continued to teach the female swordsmanship as if the man had done so! The black-clad assassins exchanged glances, and at this moment, more people boarded the small boat, causing it to sway from side to side. Ji Wushang lost her balance and almost stumbled, but fortunately, Nan Xuzong held her firmly around the waist.
"I'll teach you the Drunken Sword Technique later." He smiled broadly. "I once saw my master drunk in the bamboo forest, and he would always perform this set of sword techniques. Today, taking advantage of this beautiful time and scenery, with the flowing water and the small boat, I will teach you."
Ji Wushang looked into his eyes, and the fleeting sorrow in them caused a pang of pain in her heart. She pursed her lips and remained silent. At that moment, the black-clad assassins began attacking Ji Wushang and Nan Xuzong.
Nan Xuzong immediately grabbed Ji Wushang's hand and went to defend against those people!
The black-clad assassins' sharp blades and swords were all aimed at Ji Wushang and Nan Xuzong. But Nan Xuzong was always able to dodge them all and then launch his own attack!
"If you don't like the taste of blood, take this pill." Nan Xuzong led her to a corner to temporarily hide from the black-clad assassins, and with his free hand, he stuffed a pill into Ji Wushang's other hand.
Ji Wushang nodded, realizing she really didn't want to smell the blood, so she quickly swallowed the pill.
Nan Xuzong smiled slightly, and at that moment, all the assassins in black had already fought their way in. Seeing that she had taken the pill, Nan Xuzong's attacks became even more ruthless. He knew he had to finish this quickly! If he were to unleash his inner strength now, the poison would spread even faster, and in severe cases, it could cause his meridians to reverse!
Nan Xuzong did not want to fall in front of Ji Wushang.
At this moment, although the black-clad assassins weren't particularly skilled, they outnumbered him. Ji Wushang watched as one assassin after another died, spitting blood, before his very eyes. He watched as his longsword pierced their bodies and was pulled out, dripping with blood!
Nan Xuzong tried his best to remain calm and composed. He released Ji Wushang's hand, drew his soft sword, and used his other hand to protect Ji Wushang behind him.
The soft sword, now completely unrestrained, seemed to be liberated and used it to kill the black-clad assassins!
The blood had even stained the lake red. Although Ji Wushang couldn't smell the blood in the air, she saw that everything here was red, and even the sky seemed to be blood-red!
Nan Xuzong was feeling a bit weak. He looked at Ji Wushang and saw that she didn't look well. He knew that she must have seen too much blood.
Nan Xuzong thought for a moment, then immediately struck the water with his palm. Instantly, the small boat was propelled away at high speed due to the force of the palm strike! Ji Wushang had no time to react, and with all his might, he threw away his longsword and immediately grabbed Nan Xuzong's back.
Nan Xuzong felt her soft body behind him, and the corners of his mouth turned up. Looking back, he saw that the black-clad assassins were chasing after his small boat.
"Close your eyes and just think of me." Nan Xuzong's perfectly thin lips curved into a sexy smile, and his voice was still as intoxicating as fine wine.
Ji Wushang closed her eyes as she listened to him, and Nan Xuzong felt a surge of satisfaction. The black-clad assassins caught up again. Nan Xuzong turned to look at Ji Wushang pressed against his back; her pure, innocent face, her tightly closed eyelashes, and her bitten cherry lips evoked a feeling of pity in him.
Looking at her, he felt an overwhelming tenderness in his heart. Thinking that she didn't like fighting with these black-clad assassins, he wondered if they could row to the other side. The lake wasn't too big... With that thought, Nan Xuzong increased the force of his palm strike and hit the water.
The boat sped away like an arrow released from a bow. Ji Wushang felt the wind rushing past his ears, so he hugged him even tighter. "Cong..." came out of his cat-like voice.
Nan Xuzong smiled. "Okay. Come on." He glanced behind him; the black-clad assassins were no longer able to catch up, and he saw that they had all retreated. They were safe for now. He just didn't know who had come to assassinate him and Ji Wushang. If it were Yiyun Upper City, they should have sent some foreign assassins, but these people were from the Great Xia Zhou Dynasty.
Who could it be?
Nan Xuzong pulled Ji Wushang from behind into his arms and held him tightly. "It's alright now, we're safe."
Ji Wushang opened his eyes and looked around. There was no longer any sound of fighting; instead, the surroundings were completely quiet.
Nan Xuzong looked around and saw blood everywhere. He frowned. There was nowhere to sit down.
"It's alright, just stand there." Ji Wushang looked at him, but to his surprise, Nan Xuzong's face was extremely pale!
Ji Wushang was shocked, "Cong!"
"I'm fine!" Nan Xuzong felt like he was about to vomit blood. He immediately pushed Ji Wushang away and turned around, spitting a mouthful of black blood into the lake!
The black blood mixed with the lake water and immediately dispersed!
Ji Wushang was taken aback. If it were a real injury, it wouldn't be like this! It must have been from using his inner energy during the fight! Ji Wushang rushed forward, "Cong!"
"It's nothing." Nan Xuzong wiped the black blood from the corner of his mouth, thinking of turning around and coming forward, but unexpectedly he suddenly felt dizzy and disoriented! He couldn't stand up anymore, and in an instant, he fell off the boat into the water!
Ji Wushang was completely terrified! "Cong!" she cried out Nan Xucong's name, but Nan Xucong seemed to have already sunk to the bottom of the lake! The water was blackened by his blood! Ji Wushang dared not think any further; if something happened to him, she truly wouldn't survive!
With a leap, Ji Wushang immediately jumped in. She couldn't swim, but because she had read some books about it and was now focused on saving Nan Xuzong, she tapped into her potential and was able to swim in the lake to find Nan Xuzong's whereabouts.
The water seeped into her body, and she felt an endless chill, but she would absolutely not go up there until she found Nan Xuzong!