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The night was as dark as ink, and the atmosphere inside the dilapidated temple was stifling.
The shadow was unmistakably the Dark Shadow!
Xuan Yang's heart sank. The speed of the Dark Shadow was faster than he had imagined, so fast that he had no time to react before being locked in by its murderous intent.
Without a moment's hesitation, the Dark Shadow moved like a ghost, its long fingers extending like eagle claws, gripping Xuan Yang's throat and lifting him off the ground, leaving his feet dangling.
"Cough... cough... what do you want?" Xuan Yang managed to ask, struggling for breath as a wave of suffocation washed over him. It felt as if his throat was stuffed with cotton, making it hard to breathe, and his face turned red from lack of oxygen.
The Dark Shadow remained silent, coldly staring at him with eyes filled with undisguised killing intent, as if looking at a dead man.
"Let him go!"
At that critical moment, a clear voice suddenly rang out, like thunder tearing through the darkness, carrying an undeniable authority that echoed in the temple. Qu Si Yang appeared at the entrance of the dilapidated temple, her petite figure standing out vividly in the moonlight.
In her hand, she conjured a blazing flame. This fire was unlike any ordinary flame; it glowed with an eerie orange-red hue, pulsating as if alive and radiating intense heat that warped the surrounding air. It illuminated the entire temple and dispelled the darkness.
The Dark Shadow turned to look at Qu Si Yang, a flicker of surprise crossing its deep-set eyes. Clearly, it had not expected to encounter resistance here.
It was unexpected that this seemingly fragile girl possessed such formidable power; the energy contained within that flame made even it feel a twinge of apprehension.
"Who are you?" it asked coldly, its voice low and hoarse like an owl's hoot at night.
"I am his friend. You'd better let him go, or else..." Qu Si Yang did not finish her sentence, but her tone was filled with threat, her beautiful eyes shining with determination and showing no sign of retreat.
The Dark Shadow sneered. "Just you? Little girl, you have quite the bravado!"
It tightened its grip, causing Xuan Yang to struggle even more for breath. His vision began to darken as consciousness slipped away; it felt like he would faint at any moment.
Seeing this, Qu Si Yang no longer hesitated. With a fierce shout, the flame in her hand transformed into a fire dragon that surged forward with waves of heat, roaring directly at the Dark Shadow. The air crackled with explosive sounds as it passed.
Startled, the Dark Shadow quickly dodged aside; the fire dragon grazed its body and soared through the air in a brilliant arc before crashing heavily into the temple wall. The long-neglected wall crumbled under the impact, creating a large hole as debris flew and smoke billowed.
"What powerful flames!" thought the Dark Shadow. It had not anticipated that Qu Si Yang's fire could easily destroy such a sturdy wall.
Not daring to underestimate her any further, it hastily dropped Xuan Yang onto the ground and quickly retreated to create distance between them, its eyes filled with vigilance.
"You... are you okay?" Qu Si Yang rushed to Xuan Yang's side, her voice trembling with concern, clearly shaken by the earlier attack.
Xuan Yang shook his head, coughed a few times to steady his breathing, and said, "I'm fine, thank you, Si Yang. If you hadn't arrived in time, I might have..."
"Watch out!" Qu Si Yang suddenly shouted, pushing Xuan Yang away with a forceful shove.
A shadow descended from above, like an Evil Spirit crawling out of hell, landing heavily on the ground with a dull thud. It was the Shadow.
The dagger in his hand glinted coldly under the moonlight, its sharp blade aimed directly at Xuan Yang's heart, clearly intending to deliver a fatal blow while Xuan Yang was still weak.
In that critical moment, Qu Si Yang stepped in front of Xuan Yang, using her own body to block the deadly strike.
The dagger pierced through her shoulder with a sickening sound, and bright red blood instantly soaked her clothes, a shocking sight.
"Si Yang!" Xuan Yang exclaimed in horror as he hurriedly embraced Qu Si Yang, his voice filled with fear and concern.
Qu Si Yang's face turned pale as paper, beads of sweat forming on her forehead, but she forced a smile through the pain. "I'm fine... it's just a small injury; I won't die from this..."
The Shadow watched in surprise, disbelief flickering in his eyes.
He never expected that this girl would sacrifice herself for someone he deemed worthless; it was beyond his comprehension.
"Why... why would you do this? You've only known him for a short time, right?" he asked, his tone laced with confusion and an unnoticeable hint of... emotion?
Qu Si Yang did not answer; she merely stared coldly at him, her gaze resolute. "Just go. I don't want to kill you, but... if you dare to hurt him again, I promise you will regret ever coming into this world."
The Shadow was taken aback; he had not anticipated that Qu Si Yang would let him go. This was illogical and contrary to his past experiences.
He studied Qu Si Yang deeply for a moment, his expression complex and inscrutable as if he were contemplating something. Then he turned and vanished into the vast darkness with a few swift movements, as if he had never been there at all.
Xuan Yang held Qu Si Yang tightly, filled with gratitude and guilt, along with an indescribable... heartache.
He knew that if it weren't for saving him, Qu Si Yang wouldn't have been injured. He felt utterly useless, always needing others to protect him.
"Si Yang, I'm sorry... it's all my fault. If I could be stronger, you wouldn't have..." he choked out, tears welling up in his eyes.
Qu Si Yang shook her head weakly and said, "Fool, I'm fine... you don't need to blame yourself... this was my choice; it has nothing to do with you..."
She forced a smile, trying to comfort Xuan Yang, but a wave of intense dizziness hit her. The world spun around her, darkness engulfed her, and she lost consciousness completely.
"Si Yang! Si Yang! What’s wrong? Wake up!" Xuan Yang shouted, his voice hoarse and filled with urgency and panic. He quickly picked up Qu Si Yang and stumbled toward the village.
He knew he had to get Qu Si Yang back for treatment as soon as possible; otherwise, she would be in grave danger…
Qu Si Yang's body felt light in his arms, almost weightless, yet Xuan Yang felt an immense heaviness. Each step felt like walking on blades, every movement tugging at his nerves.
As he ran, he silently vowed to himself that he would become stronger—strong enough to protect those he cared about…
He would not allow anyone to harm the people close to him again…
He was the Puppet Master; he would control everything. He would make those who had hurt him pay the price!
He burst out of the dilapidated temple, behind him lay crumbling walls, and ahead was a thick darkness that seemed impenetrable. He didn’t know where to go, his heart filled with confusion.
Suddenly, he spotted a flicker of light in the distance. In the pitch-black night sky, that tiny flame was so faint yet so dazzling. His heart leaped with hope as if he had grasped a lifeline, and he hurried toward the light…
That flame was a beacon of hope, guiding him on his way home…
He had to find his way back; he had to protect Qu Si Yang. He could not let anything happen to her… absolutely not!
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