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“Ren Brother?” Chu Yanran tentatively called out, and seeing he had no reaction, she cautiously walked over. When she saw Ren Pingsheng’s pale face and weak breath, she finally set aside her worries. She then helped him up and left that place of turmoil.
It was feared that soon this incident would be spread by those adventurers! Such a bloody scene would surely pique the curiosity and fear of anyone who heard about it. It was likely to become a topic of conversation among those adventurers who were unaware of the truth.
The bustling South Cloud City continued to see a flow of people. Every day, countless adventurers entered this place. Many adventurers left here with their pockets full, starting new lives. This place was filled with countless legends and opportunities.
Recently, a rumor about a serial killer had been circulating in South Cloud City, claiming that this person was ruthless and had a taste for human hearts. The deaths at the entrance of the South Cloud Forest served as solid evidence. It was also said that this person’s cultivation level was at least that of a Martial Master; otherwise, those perfected martial artists wouldn’t have died without a chance to fight back.
Once this news spread, many people were left trembling in fear. A master with such cultivation was not someone many could contend with. Those wanting to enter the South Cloud Forest were instinctively calling their friends for support; there was strength in numbers.
The term “serial killer” was what Chu Yanran had heard most frequently over the past two days. After bringing Ren Pingsheng into South Cloud City, she hadn’t left. With royal properties here, she naturally had no worries. Ren Pingsheng was also well taken care of by her.
However, two days had passed, and he showed no signs of waking up. A doctor had been called to examine him, but only said that his injuries were severe and his internal energy was chaotic. After several prescriptions, there was still no improvement. She even sought some healing elixirs, but unfortunately, they didn’t help much either.
“Ren Brother, when will you wake up?” Looking at Ren Pingsheng lying on the bed with his eyes closed and steady breathing, Chu Yanran gently caressed his face and whispered absentmindedly.
“If you hadn’t tried to save me back then, you wouldn’t have been so severely injured!” Remembering the five days they spent together and everything they experienced, her emotions surged momentarily. For someone like her who had never traveled far before, this experience was enough for her to reminisce about.
For someone of noble status in the Great Chu Academy like her, she rarely encountered such bloodshed. This journey made her aware of the dangers of the Warrior's Path and the terror of monsters. Unbeknownst to her, someone had entered her heart—a person who would risk everything to save her and ended up seriously injured.
This ordinary-looking man possessed an undeniable charm that drew her in. Perhaps it was destined from their first encounter at Canglan Tavern; it felt like fate intervened. Otherwise, why would he be the only one to help among so many people? When they met again at the Great Chu Academy, she felt an odd sensation.
At that time, she thought it was just because she saw her benefactor again that her feelings were different; she didn’t think much of it. However, after experiencing life-and-death situations over these past few days, she realized her true feelings. When trapped in despair, the first person who appeared in her mind was actually the man in green who saved her from the monsters.
Coincidentally, at that moment, Ren Pingsheng appeared—like a prince on a white horse rescuing a princess in despair. Although Ren Pingsheng acted out of familiarity and because the other party posed no threat at that time, to her, he was still a lifeline.
“Ren Brother, please wake up soon so we can go back together!” Chu Yanran murmured with slightly red eyes; she couldn’t care less about anything else—the sensational serial killer incident or visits from well-informed individuals. All she knew was that if Ren Pingsheng didn’t wake up, she would be very sad.
Ren Pingsheng felt as if he had fallen into an endless darkness. He knew he was in danger when he could not use his internal energy. So at that time, he discussed with the Demon Emperor, borrowing its power—or more accurately speaking, allowing the Demon Emperor to take over his body.
At that moment, his consciousness fell into darkness as he surrendered his body to the Demon Emperor. The Demon Emperor was naturally very familiar with this process; it had done so once before in an underground cave. Had it not been for the appearance of a figure in white at that time, Ren Pingsheng would surely have perished.
Thus, he readily accepted Ren Pingsheng’s suggestion; this led to Ren Pingsheng’s strange behavior afterward. In truth, it all stemmed from the fact that the Demon Emperor had been trapped for too long. During that time when Ren Pingsheng fell unconscious, he had no awareness whatsoever.
Later, the Demon Emperor replaced him. After dealing with those people, his body could no longer hold up. Especially since his Meridian was severely damaged; if it weren't for the Demon Emperor using his own Demonic Energy to suppress it, it would have likely shattered. This would have a significant impact on his future cultivation.
After the Demon Emperor left his body, Chu Yanran brought the unconscious him back to this royal estate.
He didn't know how long he had been in the dark, but slowly he began to remember many things, and his consciousness started to revive. However, as soon as he opened his eyes, he felt a piercing pain all over his body. It felt as if his entire body was broken.
"Ugh..." He let out a painful sigh, but his body couldn't move. He felt completely powerless. He could only turn his head to look at the current situation. Turning to one side, he saw a beautiful face gently resting with her eyes closed at the head of the bed. Her complexion was somewhat pale, and her delicate brows were slightly furrowed as if she had some unspoken sorrow, making one feel a twinge of heartache.
"Chu Yanran!" He sighed softly, not saying anything more, just feeling a bit complicated. She must have stayed here because he saved her.
Ren Pingsheng remained silent for a while before closing his eyes to check his body. Inside, it was truly a mess; whether it was the misaligned Viscera or the nearly shattered Meridian, it made him feel alarmed. He didn't dare to use even a trace of True Qi for fear that any careless move could lead to disaster. What was even more troublesome was that there were still traces of Demonic Energy lingering in the Meridian; not being able to use True Qi was the most frustrating part.
"Demon Emperor, how could it end up like this? Didn't you say there wouldn't be any major problems?" After a while, he couldn't help but ask.
"Hehe... this was completely unexpected. I didn't think you would be injured so severely. But now that you are awake, these are not issues; it will just take more time," the Demon Emperor said awkwardly. After all, he had guaranteed that everything would be fine back then, and now that things had exceeded expectations, he felt a bit embarrassed.
"So what about this Demonic Energy? I can't use True Qi right now and can't expel it."
"Uh... I can't do anything about that either. You can only recover your Meridian first. You don't need much; recovering one-third will allow you to expel it. If I intervene, it will only make things worse." He was right; if he intervened, he would also be using Demonic Energy, which would only strengthen the Demonic Energy in the Meridian.
"Sigh..." Ren Pingsheng sighed lightly, looking somewhat bitter. It seemed that without one or two months of recovery time, he wouldn't be able to recover. Fortunately, there were still over two months left until the mission ended, so it shouldn't be a major problem.
"Tsk tsk... you kid really has good fortune; you have such a beautiful lady in love with you. She has been waiting here for three days without eating; even I feel a bit heartbroken seeing that," the Demon Emperor said half-seriously and half-jokingly.
"She really has gone through a lot!" Hearing this, he was taken aback and looked at Chu Yanran's pale face with some emotion. There was an indescribable feeling in his heart that warmed him and made him feel comfortable.
Outside the window, it was midnight. The stars twinkled in the night sky, beautiful beyond compare but could only be gazed upon from below. No matter how hard one tried, they could never grasp them in their hands. It was like a distant beautiful dream—one could dream of it often, but once awake, everything turned out to be illusory.
A new day began anew. Nanyun City became lively again.
Chu Yanran had a dream last night where Ren Pingsheng woke up—not only had his injuries healed but he also confessed his feelings for her. Although her parents opposed their relationship, they still ended up together and eventually became top-tier experts admired by everyone.
She woke up just as she reached this part of her dream, but thinking back on it now left a deep impression on her heart. For some reason, she felt an inexplicable anticipation within her. With her cheeks slightly flushed, she looked at Ren Pingsheng with eyes full of affection.
Ren Pingsheng couldn't use True Qi to heal himself and could only take a Wood Element Pill to gradually nourish his Meridian. Moreover, he discovered that there were quite a few remnants of medicine inside him; they must have been taken while he was unconscious.
Wood Element Pill The medicinal properties are mild, making it the best remedy for restoring the meridians. After a night of nurturing, there were finally signs of improvement in his meridians. At this rate, perhaps in three more days, he would be able to circulate his spiritual energy. By then, whether it was for healing or absorbing medicinal power, it would be much faster.
He sensed faint sounds coming from outside, indicating that dawn had arrived. When he opened his eyes, the first thing he saw was a pair of affectionate eyes staring at him intently.
"Uh..." "Ah..." Both were surprised, reacting differently. Neither had expected to face each other like this.
"Ren Brother, you're awake! I was so worried!" Chu Yanran's small face flushed red as she forced herself to appear calm after a moment, but her expression was filled with joy. Not only had Ren Pingsheng woken up, but he also remembered the dream from last night.
"Yes, thank you for everything these days." Ren Pingsheng felt a bit awkward, but in an instant, he regained his composure. Perhaps it was his calmness that made Chu Yanran feel less embarrassed.
"This is all expected. If it weren't for Ren Brother saving me, you wouldn't have been injured. By the way, you must be hungry. I'll go get you something to eat." Without waiting for Ren Pingsheng's agreement, she excitedly rushed out.
Before long, she returned with a bowl of lotus seed porridge and some other food.
"Ren Brother, you've been unconscious for three days; you must be starving. But let's start with some porridge first. It's better for your body to eat something light after not eating for so long," she said with concern. She didn't even realize that her tone had changed completely from before; it was now like a wife caring for her husband, chattering away.
"I'll feed you. The doctor said that without four or five days of rest, you might not be able to move," Chu Yanran said, her face slightly flushed as she held the lotus seed porridge. Then she carefully began to feed him.
Ren Pingsheng truly couldn't move and had no choice but to stay in bed obediently, eating the lotus seed porridge that Chu Yanran fed him while feeling awkward. However, looking at her serious expression, he felt an inexplicable sense of satisfaction wash over him.
Could this be what it feels like to like someone?
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