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"We should hurry." Hearing Bu's sudden apology, Eve felt quite uncomfortable, and her inner embarrassment had diminished somewhat. However, it was clearly impossible for her to treat Bu with the same casual attitude as before.
After finishing her words, Eve did not glance at Bu again. She turned and walked up the mountain path alone. Her figure appeared fragile, and her demeanor was somewhat different from usual; she seemed quieter and lonelier, as if burdened with heavy thoughts.
For some inexplicable reason, Bu Xin felt a bit irritated. He tried not to think about these complicated matters, but the moment he saw Eve's back, that irritation sprouted like wild grass from deep within him, refusing to go away.
"What am I thinking? She's not Wendy. She's only here with me because of our collaboration. What just happened was merely a misunderstanding; why can't I let it go?"
Comforting himself in this way, Bu Shen took a breath, his gaze gradually regaining its calmness. He glanced back at the silently following Hong Lian before moving to catch up with Eve.
Eve's pace was not fast. She had previously used a mental restraint technique and had persisted in that state of extreme physical strain for quite a while. Now, she was severely injured, her Mental Power completely exhausted, and she felt a bit dizzy as she walked.
Moreover, having been suddenly startled by Bu earlier, she was now physically and mentally drained. Each step she took required effort; the only reason she continued forward was due to her inherent pride and stubbornness, along with some complex feelings about facing Bu.
Bu, who was following behind, keenly sensed that something was off with Eve. However, her silence and the coldness she deliberately maintained created a considerable distance between them. This distance only heightened his irritation, so he decided to ignore it and walked ahead with Hong Lian.
"If we go any slower, we won't need to reach the summit."
The plain words drifted through the mist to Eve's ears. Her delicate body shivered; her already pale face now appeared even more sickly. She clenched her teeth and quickened her pace but suddenly felt an emptiness inside.
"Damn Fellow! What kind of attitude is that after saying sorry?"
Muttering to herself, Eve forced herself to pick up her speed but failed to notice that the mountain path had become increasingly rugged beneath her feet. In the thick fog, a not-so-large rock lay across the side of the path, tripping her up. With a startled cry, Eve lost her balance and fell to the ground.
Bu Mei, who was ahead, frowned and paused his steps. He turned back to look behind him; there he saw Eve struggling to prop herself up with half her body on the ground, pain evident on her face and tears welling in her eyes.
"Such a hassle." Feeling somewhat helpless, Bu walked over calmly and said, "Do you need my help?"
Eve felt even angrier after hearing those words. She thought that Bu was truly despicable and coldly said, "You don't need to worry about me. Just go to the mountain peak. Without me, the White Bone Ghost Lotus will have one less person to share it with, so you can take all the benefits."
"Take all the benefits?" Bu's gaze suddenly turned cold. Eve's words were mostly out of spite, but they sounded extremely harsh to Bu's ears, bordering on insulting his dignity.
"Hmph, fine." With a cold laugh, Bu turned and left. At this moment, he was no longer irritated; he simply found this woman incomprehensible. His inexplicable concern for her felt like a waste of effort.
"You!" Seeing Bu actually walk away, Eve's beautiful eyes widened in disbelief. The tears in her eyes could no longer be held back, filled with endless grievance and disappointment. Her white dress had torn significantly, exposing a fair and delicate leg that had been scratched by the rocks, leaving several bloody marks. The blood stained her torn dress, creating a striking contrast of white and red that was heart-wrenching.
The mist swirled around, obscuring Bu's departing figure. The gray hue filled Eve's tear-filled vision, replacing all scenery and turning into a chill within her heart.
Her sense of loss and grievance did not stem from romantic feelings for Bu; rather, it was an emptiness that she could not adapt to. What made it harder for her to accept was that no one had ever made her feel this way before—only Bu.
Tears fell from her porcelain-like chin onto the ground, shattering into countless sparkling droplets. In her dazed state, Eve felt the light in front of her suddenly dim. The depletion of her Mental Power combined with her injuries left her utterly exhausted. She wanted to lift her head to take a look but ultimately let out a soft whimper as her body slumped down, yet she did not touch the cold ground.
Bu remained calm as he supported Eve's limp body. His gaze fell on her snow-white leg marked with several scratches. He sighed softly and took out the Black Lotus Elixir from his Storage Bracelet, applying some to Eve's wounds before wrapping them with gauze. Then he lifted Eve onto his back.
Supporting her long and supple legs, his palm even brushed against her rounded and firm backside. The warmth pressing against his back was enough to stir any normal man's desires; however, at this moment, Bu felt no interest whatsoever.
If he were lecherous, Bu would not deny it; in his understanding, no man is indifferent to beauty. However, being lecherous does not mean lacking principles or boundaries.
Moreover, he had his own dignity and principles; otherwise, he would not have known Wendy for so long and still maintained their engagement without taking that final step with the Girl. This was partly due to the Girl's own shyness and timidity but also because of Bu's considerations—he wanted to wait until the Girl matured a bit more and had the courage to make decisions herself.
Now, even though Eve was unconscious, Bu would not take advantage of the situation; that would go against his principles and betray his true self. Furthermore, Eve's earlier words had already wounded his pride, causing him to subconsciously distance himself from her and avoid any actions that might lead to misunderstandings.
Eve's figure was well-proportioned as he carried her forward. Even on this rugged and steep mountain path, Bu felt no strain at all. He had traversed areas with nine times the gravity before; Eve's weight was negligible compared to that—less than one-tenth of the weight of Taiyuan Spear—and did not affect his speed at all.
According to common sense, the closer one got to the mountain peak, the greater the chance of encountering powerful magical beasts along the way. This was also why Byron and his group often engaged in battles. However, thanks to Honglian's presence, such troubles would not find Bu. Thus, even though Byron's group initially led them by some distance, as Honglian's advantages became more apparent and Bu's climbing speed increased, their distances gradually closed until they were overtaken.
As they approached the mountain peak, the density of the fog had reached a terrifying level. Walking through it felt less like being on solid ground and more like being trapped in a vast sea of mist. A casual squeeze of the fog revealed its moisture, making his palm feel icy and damp, leaving him feeling sticky and uncomfortable.
Bu Mei furrowed his brow. In such thick fog, even with his keen eyesight, he could only see within a radius of three yards. His weak Mental Power had already consumed half of its energy before it could even begin to expand, as if it were being devoured by the mist. Even if Hong Lian released his Mental Power, it could only cover about fifteen yards, and the consumption was incredibly severe.
"At least Hong Lian's pressure and malevolence are unaffected by this fog; otherwise, this journey would be extremely perilous," he thought, his eyes flickering as he tightened his grip on Eve and quickened their pace.
He could faintly sense some malicious gazes lurking deep within the fog. These cold and fierce stares belonged to powerful magical beasts. If it weren't for Hong Lian's presence beside him, which made them wary, they would have likely rushed in rather than lingering at a distance, searching for an opportunity to strike.
After moving forward for a while longer, he began to hear the sound of wings flapping through the air, accompanied by strange roars echoing around them. Bu Spirit stirred, and his expression gradually grew serious.
He knew they were nearing the territory inhabited by the Two-Headed Lizards; they had reached their destination. However, arriving here did not mean safety. On the contrary, this place was one of the most dangerous spots in the entire Black Abyss Ravine, second only to Crimson Prairie.
The many magical beasts that had been following them were now retreating one after another. In the world of magical beasts, where the laws of the jungle were strictly observed, the concept of territory was deeply ingrained. Powerful beings at the top of the pyramid often caused weaker beasts to retreat in fear, not daring to infringe upon their domain.
Bu Shen took a breath and crouched forward while carrying Eve. His footsteps were light, and his breathing was barely audible. Hong Lian behind him mirrored this behavior, suppressing his own pressure and malevolence to avoid attracting the attention of the Two-Headed Lizard colony.
As they cautiously advanced, Hong Lian's Mental Power slowly spread out. At this true peak of Yin Mountain, even with Hong Lian's immense Mental Power, he could only barely cover a radius of ten yards due to the density of the fog. The terrain at the peak was also extremely narrow; finding a hiding spot amidst the numerous Two-Headed Lizards would not be an easy task.
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