I slowly regained consciousness, and as I opened my eyes, I saw Kua Fu quietly standing beside me.
At that moment, my body was wrapped in layers of various animal skins, making me look just like achoo ghtly bound rice dumpling.
"I'm sorry... the crystal stone... I... I couldn't find it. I... will leave Zai Tian mountain as soon as possible," I said, feeling a bit guilty, my voice tinged with weakness.
Kua Fu slightly pursed his lips and then took out a bag from his bosom, gently shaking it in front of me. His tone held an unusual warmth as he said, "It's alright... This can completely replace it. Besides... with your tall stature, it might not be very convenient to go elsewhere."
I widened my eyes in shock, staring intently at the bag. "That's my Qian Kun Bag! Give it back to me!" I shouted.
"I will," Kua Fu replied with a slight smirk. Although his face still bore that rebellious expression, there was a hint of amusement in his eyes. "I was looking for the crystal stone because it can accurately guide me to the source of water. This Qian Kun Bag may look small, but it can hold a lot of water. With it, I can go to the extreme cold regions and bring back some ice to alleviate the drought on Earth."
I fixed my gaze on Kua Fu's handsome face, feeling a rush of sweetness in my heart. Without hesitation, I nodded. It was just an old bag; if I could exchange it for the chance to be close to this handsome guy, it would be worth it!
Moreover, looking at Kua Fu at that moment, despite his stern and serious demeanor, there was clearly concern and tenderness in his eyes... The words he had just spoken were clearly an invitation for me to stay! As I thought about this, my cheeks flushed instantly, and I hurriedly lowered my head in shyness.
Kua Fu's concern for me became even more apparent as he softly said, "Although your body has suffered severe injuries, you are still an immortal. Your bones and skin can recover on their own. So it won't be long before you return to your former self. Don't worry; make sure to rest well!"
I shyly glanced up at Kua Fu and saw him with his mouth slightly open, looking as if he wanted to say something but hesitated. My heart raced at that moment, and I quickly lowered my gaze again.
Suddenly, as if remembering something important, I asked, "Did you save me?"
Upon hearing this, Kua Fu's body stiffened for a moment. He quickly turned his head away and pretended to look casually at the Old Man.
But I clearly saw a flush rise to his face in an instant, even the roots of his ears turned bright red!
Filled with confusion, I couldn't help but pout and mumble, "What's wrong? Don't you want me to repay you?"
Recalling Kua Fu's shy demeanor from earlier, my courage suddenly surged, and I boldly began to tease this handsome man. "Are you afraid that I’ll be so grateful that I’ll offer myself to you? Don’t worry, I, Xiao Yue, am not that kind of person. However, to show my gratitude, I could consider giving you a kiss or letting you take a small advantage. Although with my beauty, it would be quite embarrassing to end up in your pile of dirt, at least you can be considered fertile soil, so I suppose you are somewhat worthy of me!"
This time, after hearing my words, Kua Fu behaved unusually; he neither got angry nor even shot me a disdainful glance. Instead, the back of his neck flushed red as well, and his ears turned a bright shade.
I was about to tease him further when the phrase "offer myself" flashed through my mind, and suddenly it felt like I had been struck by lightning—I realized something!
I had intended to take advantage of him, but upon reflection, he had already taken full advantage of me!
When he saved me, my clothes must have been nearly burnt away. From the moment he carried me back and helped clean my wounds, although my skin was scorched a bit, my figure still remained curvaceous. He must have… seen everything! Perhaps even more… The more I thought about it, the angrier I became, and my face turned crimson.
I was still an unmarried young woman! I hadn’t even had a boyfriend yet!
I glared at Kua Fu's back in anger, but at that moment, it felt like a mute person eating bitter herbs—there was no way to express my frustration.
Kua Fu seemed to sense the intense murderous intent in my gaze; he shuddered violently and stumbled to his feet. "Cough... cough... I'm leaving now; I still need to go to the extreme cold lands to fetch some ice."
I shot him a fierce glare at his burnt legs that had suffered for saving me. Struggling to suppress the anger boiling inside me, my voice became hoarse from frustration as I said, "You’re in this condition… and you still want to go?"
Kua Fu limped towards the cave entrance and stood there in silence for a long while. Finally, he left behind a single sentence before turning away without looking back.
"I will never kill Hou Yi, never... I'm sorry."
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