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Danger was the answer given to me by Bai Qiling, and I had already guessed it myself.
If Mu Xuanche could stop him from coming to find me, it was clear that this matter would be greatly detrimental to me.
But how could I possibly watch Mingyue die like this? It should have been me going instead.
Mingyue understood my predicament and chose to go herself; otherwise, the one lying inside should have been me.
Without hesitation, I said to Bai Qiling, "It's fine. Even if it costs me my life, I'm willing."
"You don't need to give your life; I only need your blood."
"When do we start?"
"As long as you are willing. We can start right now."
I nodded. "Let's begin."
"Gu Yanxi, think carefully. Your blood contains Mu Xuanche's Primordial Spirit. Although the Louse here won't take your life, it will continuously torment you. That feeling of countless insects burrowing into your heart—are you sure you can endure it?"
"Bai Qiling, don't hesitate. Let's start."
He steeled himself and took out a knife, making a cut on my wrist.
Then he brought it to Mingyue's mouth and made another cut on her chest, before slicing open my other hand as well.
I felt a tingling sensation as something continuously surged toward my body.
It was very obvious that they were constantly rushing forward along my veins.
Slowly, once they entered my body, they began to gnaw at me. The pain, which had felt like mosquito bites, intensified to the level of being pricked by needles, and in the end, it felt as if someone was continuously tearing at my flesh with a knife.
"Ah!" I finally couldn't hold back and shouted, "Bai Qiling, hurry up and tie me up with something."
"Gu Yanxi, just hold on a little longer, it's almost over," he said tightly gripping my hand. If I moved now, all our efforts could be in vain.
Understanding his intention, I gritted my teeth and held on, not daring to make any movements.
I didn't even dare to shout; I was afraid that Mingyue would feel uncomfortable hearing me.
Those Gloaming Ticks seemed to crawl onto my chest, gnawing at my heart painfully.
Sweat poured down my body because I was holding my breath too hard, making it almost unbearable.
The person who feared itching the most was now suffering from an unbearable itch all over. I pleaded with Bai Qiling.
"Bai Qiling, I'm begging you, give me a punch; let me faint. I can't stand it anymore, please."
I closed my eyes and didn't look at him, but I knew he could hear me.
"Alright."
After he finished answering, I fainted and collapsed to the ground.
When I woke up again, I was still in the wooden cabin.
Lying beside me was Mingyue. Her face was slightly pale, but the previous fluorescent green hue was gone, and I instantly felt relieved.
As long as she was okay, any sacrifice I made would be worth it.
Just as I tried to shift my body, a bone-deep pain surged through me.
"Ah!"
I couldn't help but cry out as a metallic taste filled my mouth. I turned to the side and began to vomit blood under the bed.
It felt as if my entire stomach was about to be expelled.
Feeling someone gently patting my back, I turned to look.
It was Mingyue. She had woken up and was looking at me weakly.
I forced a smile. "Mingyue, I'm so glad you're okay."
But she looked at me with a bitter smile, holding back tears at the corners of her eyes.
"Yan Xi, why did you have to go through this for my sake?"
"Bright Moon, what nonsense are you talking about? I will absolutely not let anything happen to you, so don't worry."
Just after saying that, I was already gasping for breath and turned away to spit out a few mouth fuls of blood.
Bright Moon climbed down from the bed and staggered out.
Before leaving, she said, "Yan Xi, wait for me. I'll be back soon."
I was too weak to understand her meaning because I had already fainted from the pain.
When I woke up again, the person in front of me had changed to the pale-faced Mu Xuanche.
Seeing him like this made me a bit scared. It had been a long time since he had lost his temper with me.
I shrank my neck, and suddenly a "yi ya" sound came from beside me.
I turned my head in surprise to see Chang'an lying next to me, looking at me with big eyes as if he wanted to talk, mumbling with his mouth.
I reached out to hold him in my arms, intending to kiss his face.
But then I remembered the Gloaming Tick on me and immediately tossed him into Mu Xuanche's arms.
I glared at him angrily. "You know I have a Gloaming Tick on me. How could you put Chang'an next to me? What if he gets hurt?"
"You still care about hurting Chang'an? When you were reckless with your life, did you ever think about what would happen to him if he lost his mother?"
I was momentarily silenced by Mu Xuanche's retort.
I couldn't help but steal glances at him. He was too intimidating; I didn't even dare to meet his gaze.
I quietly observed Chang'an, who looked completely different from the last time I saw him. He seemed to have been carved from the same mold as Mu Xuanche.
Then, he tossed Chang'an into my hands. I hesitated to reach out and catch him.
"Don't worry, the poison in you has been cured."
Upon hearing his words, I finally extended my hand to catch Chang'an.
The poison in me has been cured? How did that happen?
Wasn't Bai Qiling the one who told me that this poison couldn't be resolved and that I just had to endure it? How could it suddenly be lifted?
Mu Xuanche flopped onto the bed, gently pulling me close while carefully avoiding Chang'an in my arms, as if afraid of hurting him.
But I didn't understand what had transpired in between.
I shook Mu Xuanche's arm playfully, trying to act cute. "Did you help me cure the poison again?"
He glanced at me but didn't answer directly. "Go to sleep. I'm exhausted and haven't closed my eyes for days. It's rare for our family of three to be together. Let's not stir up trouble."
It's rare for our family of three to be together.
The words I heard were truly comforting, and I closed my eyes again, drifting back to sleep.
When I finally woke up, it was still noon.
I felt completely different from yesterday; my body was filled with strength.
I touched my body and realized it was no longer cold.
Seeing the food laid out on the table, I pounced on it as if I hadn't eaten in eight hundred years.
Mu Xuanche sat beside me. He hardly ate, instead serving me dishes while reminding me to take my time.
The scene was so heartwarming, especially with him holding the incredibly cute Chang'an in his arms.
After finishing two bowls of rice, I finally felt full and lifted my head to let out a big burp.
"Hey, where's Mingyue? I haven't seen her. Could she be out on a date with Bai Qiling?"
Feeling unusually cheerful, I made a joke.
But only I laughed; everyone else remained silent, watching quietly.
"What’s wrong? Did I say something wrong?" I asked Mu Xuanche.
"Mingyue has left."
"Where are you going? Why didn't she wait for me?"
Mu Xuanche's answer came in the form of a letter, a letter written to me by Mingyue.
As I opened the letter, my heart tightened at the first line.
Yan Xi, I'm sorry, but I've left.
I left because I couldn't bear to stay by your side. The moment I realized you risked your life to save me, I knew I was wrong.
In fact, even before descending the mountain to find you, I already knew I was dead, and that it was you who shot me.
Do you know how much that hit me? To take revenge on you, I used my master as an excuse to seek you out.
When we went to Qilin Island together, during our time at the Cult of Spirits, that spider was released by me.
I deliberately wanted you to be discovered because the cruel part of me wanted you dead.
But I never expected you would treat me this way; I know I was wrong.
Faceless, I can no longer stay by your side. I've left.
Don't look for me.
Shangguan Mingyue
Weakly tossing the letter aside, I couldn't believe how foolish Mingyue could be.
I had actually noticed her situation a long time ago. I smiled bitterly; she didn't even realize how poor her acting skills were, so easily seen through.
The incident with the Spirit Sect was indeed her doing, but I forgave her when she shielded me from the bullets.
The matter with Shangguan was a hurdle that stood between us, an insurmountable barrier.
Holding back my tears, I threw myself into Mu Xuanche's arms and cried softly.
"Why are you so foolish, Mingyue? I don't blame her, yet she still thinks about leaving."
Mu Xuanche didn't respond with words but quietly stroked my head, his touch incredibly gentle.
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