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The moment Ye Tianxin saw Yun'er, his head jolted slightly, and then the tension in his body relaxed, a smile appearing at the corners of his mouth.
He quickly took a couple of steps closer and began to examine Yun'er from head to toe.
This was the first time he had looked at Yun'er so openly, and it was only at this moment that he realized how ethereal and beautiful she truly was.
"You seem to be staring endlessly," Yun'er feigned anger. Due to the dim light, it was hard to tell if her face was flushed.
Ye Tian did not respond, still observing her closely, while inside, he felt an urgent impulse to embrace her.
"Hey?" Yun'er called lightly.
"Oh... it's nothing, nothing," Ye Tian waved his hand repeatedly, finally realizing his own abnormal behavior.
"Who asked if you were okay?" Yun'er said with a light laugh.
Ye Tian chuckled awkwardly and changed the subject, saying, "I meant to ask if you were alright?"
"I'm fine too," Yun'er replied naturally. She then opened her arms and spun around in place, laughing, "See?"
Seeing this, Ye Tian completely relaxed. From Yun'er's tone and actions, he could see no signs of injury whatsoever.
"He..." Ye Tian hesitated. He wanted to ask about Fourth Master’s situation; more precisely, he wanted to inquire about Yun'er's secret.
Yun'er's beautiful eyes sparkled as she quietly watched Ye Tian, waiting for him to continue.
After pondering for a moment, Ye Tian sighed softly but ultimately did not ask. Given Yun'er's personality, if she could share this matter with him, she would have done so long ago. Everyone has their secrets; Ye Tian did not want to arrogantly pry into someone else's. He knew that as long as he was patient, Yun'er would eventually tell him.
"Sister Ningyue, what about them?" Yun'er seemed to smile with satisfaction before turning to ask.
"They're in the cave. Let's go back and find her," Ye Tian said.
Yun'er nodded, and the two headed back toward the cave.
As they walked, Ye Tian led the way, constantly clearing away the thorns and branches blocking their path for Yun'er. This small gesture deeply moved Yun'er, but for some reason, she kept stepping back slightly, making it difficult for Ye Tian to see her expression.
"Yun'er, how did you take down Fourth Master?" Unable to control his curiosity or perhaps feeling a bit awkward on the way, Ye Tian brought up the topic again.
At that moment, Yun'er seemed lost in thought. She quickly looked up and asked, "Do you really want to know?"
"Of course," Ye Tian replied, then hurriedly added, "I just want to know Fourth Master's true strength; I didn't mean to pry into your secrets."
"Oh..." Yun'er sounded somewhat disappointed.
"If you don't want to say anything, that's fine. I'm just curious," Ye Tian said again.
"There's nothing much to say. You know I'm from Blood Sect," Yun'er replied, her tone slightly trembling.
Ye Tian assumed it was just the bumpy road causing it and didn't pay much attention since they were currently on a downhill path with many uneven spots.
"I possess the Blood Exchange and Marrow Transformation Technique; you should know that too," Yun'er continued, her footsteps even becoming a bit unsteady.
"I actually didn't know that; I only guessed," Ye Tian chuckled.
"Heh, you guessed? It seems you still think of me when you're free," Yun'er said, beads of sweat forming on her forehead as she gritted her teeth. Yet her smile was truly radiant, like a lily blooming at night.
"Nonsense, I'm just curious," Ye Tian said dismissively, which was his usual style when facing Yun'er.
Yun'er smiled again, but her body began to feel cold and tremble. A thin layer of frost had already formed on her skin beneath her clothing.
"Ye Tian..." Yun'er finally couldn't hold back any longer and called out softly.
"Mm?" Ye Tian did not turn back, continuing to forge ahead through the thorns. This forest was filled with a type of thorny plant that twisted and tangled everywhere, quite bothersome.
Yun'er did not respond immediately, and there was a moment of silence.
After what seemed like a great struggle, Yun'er finally spoke: "C-carry me down... please..."
Ye Tian's pace noticeably faltered for a moment, but he quickly returned to normal and laughed, "Get lost, get lost! In this Moonless Night with Strong Winds, aren't you afraid I'll lose control?"
Previously, Yun'er often showed affection towards Ye Tian, though it never reached this level; however, they had shared similar jokes before. To be honest, this time Ye Tian felt a hint of sincerity in her "joke."
Then Ye Tian continued to talk cheerfully to himself, but Yun'er could no longer hear him clearly. In the dim light, Ye Tian's figure seemed to grow increasingly blurry; her eyelids felt heavier and heavier until she finally closed them completely after holding on for a while.
"Yun'er, I really made the right choice giving that sword to Sister Ningyue last time. The power of that long sword in her hands is truly remarkable." Ye Tian walked ahead; they had mistakenly entered a dense thicket due to taking a wrong turn. The low and dense bushes snagged at their clothes, making rustling sounds that drowned out other noises around them.
"Yun'er?" After finishing his sentence, Ye Tian waited for a moment but received no response from Yun'er.
He hurriedly turned around to look, only to see the low bushes behind him. The sky was still drizzling, and the night was deep; there was no sign of Yun'er anywhere.
...
In the cave, Bai Kuo's departure instantly plunged the atmosphere among the group into an extreme tension.
"Sister Ningyue, don't be angry. I'll go apologize to him when we get back," Wine Kid said as he approached Cold Moon to comfort her.
As soon as he said this, the others were taken aback. It was rare for Wine Kid to be so understanding.
"It's not your fault." Cold Moon was not surprised, as Wine Kid often made himself angry, and this was how he acted in private.
"If it's not my fault, then you shouldn't be angry." Wine Kid perked up; regardless of who was truly at fault, he still hoped that Cold Moon would defend him.
"Forget it, let's not bring this up again." Cold Moon stood up straight and slowly walked to the cave entrance.
Outside the cave, the wind and rain continued to swirl, but there hadn't been thunder for a long time. The visibility was dim, and the atmosphere felt solemn.
Behind them, Luo Shanshan's faint murmurs could be heard. It was obvious that Duan Liu had made a shushing gesture, while Wine Kid was likely rolling his eyes at Luo Shanshan.
"Sigh..." Cold Moon sighed lightly. Although she had never felt any affection for Bai Kuo, he could still be considered a friend. After going through this incident, she felt somewhat depressed.
Under the "attack" from Duan Liu and Wine Kid, Luo Shanshan finally stopped murmuring. Cold Moon stood at the cave entrance, lost in thought. The oppressive feeling inside the cave grew heavier, making even the sound of breathing feel out of place.
Clatter...
At that moment, a sound resembling rubble being moved suddenly echoed from the dark depths of the cave.
Everyone's alertness was instantly heightened as they turned their gazes toward the inner depths of the cave, their expressions unusually grave.
Clatter...
The sound continued without regard for the four inside.
"Come over here." Cold Moon waved to them; standing at the entrance provided a strategic advantage for both offense and defense—able to attack or retreat directly into the dense forest.
Luo Shanshan was the first to rush over, followed by Wine Kid. Duan Liu stepped back slowly, preparing for a fallback.
The sound of rubble clashing against each other showed no signs of stopping and grew increasingly intense. With the flickering firelight, they soon noticed that about ten feet ahead on the left side, a pile of rubble was trembling from within.
"Who!" shouted Wine Kid, intending to intimidate.
Bang bang bang...
"You all wait here, I'll go take a look," Cold Moon said as she walked forward with her sword held upside down. While others held their swords this way for convenience, for her, it was the sharpest starting stance.
"I'll go with you," Duan Liu quickly followed, having wanted to rush out and fight earlier, but unfortunately, Luo Shanshan had clung to him desperately, complaining about various pains. Reluctantly, he had to stay behind to look after her. This was also the reason he had been carrying Luo Shanshan earlier.
"No need, too many people will only get in the way." Cold Moon noticed Luo Shanshan's unwilling expression.
Duan Liu turned back and unexpectedly shot a fierce glare at Luo Shanshan. Without waiting for Cold Moon to speak, he strode forward and took the lead.
Seeing this, Cold Moon felt relieved but couldn't help but sigh inwardly. After this scene, it seemed that Luo Shanshan and Duan Liu would be finished.
"Hmph!" Sure enough, Luo Shanshan huffed angrily and stomped her foot.
Boom!
At that moment, the Stone Pile ahead suddenly exploded, rubble flying in all directions.
Duan Liu raised his hand to block but was caught off guard and became somewhat flustered. Of course, with his Four-Stage Martial Artist strength, he wouldn't be hindered by ordinary rubble; what made it difficult for him was that these rubbles were infused with powerful Martial Origin Power.
"Be careful!"
Cold Moon's warning suddenly rang out. A bright flash of sword light flickered in Duan Liu's eyes, but before he could react, a tremendous force struck his chest, sending his entire body flying backward.
Swish!
The long sword rippled as it effortlessly sliced through the incoming rubble. The sword light blazed brightly, leading the cold woman in white behind her as a chilling killing intent spread throughout the area.
The person who "bounced" out from Rubble seemed momentarily surprised to find that there were still experts in this place, a hint of astonishment appearing between his brows. But the astonishment was brief, soon replaced by deep shock, for the strength of this woman was beyond what he could withstand.
Various events weighed heavily on Cold Moon, leaving her feeling frustrated and oppressed, desperately seeking a target to vent her anger. The appearance of this person provided Cold Moon with the perfect opportunity, especially since he had injured Duan Liu.
Her frustration transformed into murderous intent. Perhaps influenced by Ye Tianying, Cold Moon charged forward with the intent to slice her opponent in half!
The sword light in the dimness flashed like lightning, accompanied by the sound of air being torn apart. After several dazzling strikes, the cave once again fell silent.
The torch at the cave entrance continued to burn, its oil derived from some type of wood that was remarkably resistant to extinguishing. Even now, it showed no signs of dying down, instead crackling and emitting blinding flames.
However, this light could not reach the position where Cold Moon stood, so naturally, no one could see what had transpired after those lightning-fast strikes.
"Sister Ningyue?" After a moment's wait, Wine Kid cautiously called out.
Thud...
A sound of someone falling echoed in the darkness, and then Cold Moon's figure slowly appeared within everyone's line of sight.
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