Long Fei Ye tugged at Chu Xifeng's arm, causing him to stiffen all over.
"Relax!" Han Yunxi said.
Chu Xifeng couldn't relax no matter what. Long Fei Ye seemed to sense his nervousness as well and stood up Cold. "Xu Donglin, go give him a hand!"
Xu Donglin's eyes were red and swollen. He obeyed Boss Chu's orders and didn't cry, but tears still welled up in his eyes.
Besides disrespecting the princess on his own accord, Boss Chu had always been someone he admired and respected. In fact, he'd long treated him as his own big brother.
He had been secretly rejoicing, thinking that he'd be able to see Boss Chu once they reached the peak of Celestial Mountain. He'd even been thinking of ways to persuade Boss Chu to give in to the princess and beg for her forgiveness.
As long as the princess forgave him, His Highness wouldn't say a word. In the future, Boss Chu would still be a member of the Shadow Clan. Although Boss Chu didn't know martial arts, he had followed His Highness freely and knew more than anyone else in the Shadow Guard. Boss Chu could lead them all the same.
But who knew he'd be injured to this extent?
Han Yunxi examined him carefully and quickly concluded, "Both legs are crippled. Both calves suffered comminuted fractures. Too much time has passed, so we'll have to ask Gu Beiyue if they can be cured."
Chu Xifeng lay on his back, too afraid to open his eyes. He didn't even dare to think about it, but he couldn't help but wonder if the princess had forgiven him.
He always knew he was in the wrong. Acting on his own was a mistake, and a taboo as a Shadow Guard. But he never regretted it, because he couldn't forget the hatred of his ancestors. Until … until Xu Donglin wrote a letter to Celestial Mountain and told him the truth about the Great Qin Empire's internal strife. Only then did he realize that all the hatred was a misunderstanding and that the princess was innocent. He was willing to accept His Highness's exceptions for her. Only then did he realize he'd made a mistake beyond redemption.
After finding out the truth, he stopped writing to Xu Donglin. He hesitated for a long time and wanted to go down the mountain to find the princess several times.
He knew better than anyone else that as long as the princess agreed, His Highness would agree to anything.
But he didn't.
He lived day after day on the top of Mount Tianshan. Not for anything else, but because he thought he was already a cripple.
How could a Shadow Guard without his martial arts be called a Shadow Guard? He even had to be carried down the mountain.
It wasn't until the head of the Tianshan Kenzō Top Three Schools and their disciples betrayed them, and the Evil Sword School attacked the top of Tianshan Mountain that he realized that he should do something for Her Highness.
The Top Three Schools had first taken control of the Shadow Guard Training Base before luring the people from the Evil Sword School to the top of the mountain. He wasn't at the training base at that time, so he managed to escape. No one paid attention to a cripple like him, which was why he could hide for so long. When the snow and ice blocked the road, they would slide down from the west side.
Han Yunxi rapped Chu Xifeng's arm and asked, "Does it hurt?"
Chu Xifeng suddenly opened his eyes and met Han Yunxi's gaze. Subconsciously, he averted his eyes.
"Does it hurt?" Han Yunxi asked next.
"It doesn't!" Chu Xifeng replied.
Han Yunxi abruptly rapped his arm. "How about this?"
"I don't feel anything. When I went down the mountain, my right hand hit a rock and broke it. I tried to catch it myself, but I don't think I connected it properly," Chu Xifeng said honestly.
Han Yunxi knitted her brows and didn't say a word. Instead, she checked his other hand, which was fine.
After checking his bones, Han Yunxi began to press on Chu Xifeng's abdomen to check for internal injuries.
As soon as she did, Chu Xifeng cried out in pain.
How could a martial arts practitioner cry out in pain so easily? Unless the pain was really unbearable.
Han Yunxi furrowed her brows while Xu Donglin's eyes grew redder and redder. Long Fei Ye watched from the sidelines, his expression growing colder and colder.
Bai Yanqing, Evil Sword School, and the rebels from the Three Great Colleges – he wouldn't let a single one of them off!
Han Yunxi couldn't take it anymore by the end of her examination. She couldn't imagine how Chu Xifeng had endured so much pain and starved his readers until now.
Not daring to delay any longer, she said, "Long Feiye, he needs liquid hot food. Also, arrange for a carriage to send him to Gu Beiyue's place as soon as possible. Otherwise … I don't know if he'll be able to keep his life."
Chu Xifeng looked spirited, but his internal injuries were very serious. Han Yunxi didn't know much about internal medicine, so the only thing she could do was ensure Chu Xifeng's safety and receive professional treatment as soon as possible.
"Boss …"
Xu Donglin, who hadn't dared to speak this entire time, finally couldn't take it anymore as tears streamed down his face.
Seeing this, Chu Xifeng immediately scolded, "Stinkin 'brat, how much should I tell you-"
Before he could finish, Long Fei Ye cut him off. "Xu Donglin," Long Fei Ye said, "Send a letter to Gu Beiyue and tell him to hurry over. Have Tang Li keep an eye on Three-Way Black Market. "
Gu Beiyue would arrive much faster than Chu Xifeng. Moreover, they needed more people to climb Celestial Mountain.
"Master, this subordinate is fine. This subordinate …"
Chu Xifeng was cut off again, this time by Han Yunxi. "You're still fine when you're already like this? Do you want to die?! Fine, before you die, you have to clear your debt with this princess! "
Chu Xifeng gave a start at her words. He didn't know how to reply.
Han Yunxi glared at him, looking a bit like a debt collector. Chu Xifeng fell silent before preparing to turn over.
"What are you doing?" Long Fei Ye asked unhappily.
"Your Highness, this subordinate acted on his own initiative and was disrespectful to the princess. This subordinate … this subordinate will apologize to the princess, "Chu Xifeng said with his head bowed.
Han Yunxi felt her heart ache at the sight. How could there be right and wrong in anything? Now that she looked into it, what had Chu Xifeng done wrong? Who didn't remember the grudges of their ancestors? Who could be so submissive to their enemy?
"Lie down properly!" Han Yunxi was fierce.
She took out a pill from her medical pouch and said Coldly, "Here, this is poison. Once you take it, you'll have to endure the pain of ten thousand ants gnawing at you for two hours. If you eat it now, I'll forgive you. From now on, we'll both forget about that incident. You can still be His Highness's servant like before and listen to my orders from time to time. How about it? "
Besides Chu Xifeng, everyone present could tell what the pill was.
Xu Donglin was so moved that he stopped crying and looked anxiously at Chu Xifeng, afraid that he'd refuse. Baili Mingxiang was nervous as well.
Chu Xifeng stared at the pill and didn't move.
Long Fei Ye looked over as well. Everyone was waiting.
As for Gu, he didn't have a good impression of Chu Xifeng at all. Back when he'd wanted to visit Poison lass at the Duke of Qin's estate and give her some gifts, it had always been that damned brat Chu Xifeng and his Shadow Guard chasing after him.
If not for the fact that Chu Xifeng had done meritorious service as a snitch, Gu would have killed him long ago! By now, Gu had already returned to the cave.
Outside, Chu Xifeng had been thinking for a long time without making a move.
It had to be said that Han Yunxi was a little disappointed by his lack of consideration.
But Chu Xifeng only looked timidly at Long Fei Ye and asked in a low voice, "Will … Your Highness forgive me too?"
Han Yunxi couldn't help but laugh at his words.
In the past, she'd felt that Chu Xifeng had turned into an old man after that incident. He was no longer the same person she knew. Still, Han Yunxi knew that he hadn't changed at all after hearing his question.
Han Yunxi took the initiative to answer for Long Fei Ye. "Of course!"
Naturally, Long Feiye heard her, but he simply stood loftily on the sidelines without a word, tacitly agreeing.
"Alright, I'll take it!"
Chu Xifeng was very decisive. He stuffed the pill into his mouth and chewed a few times before forcing it down.
Everyone looked at him without saying a word.
Chu Xifeng didn't speak either, but lay back down and exhaled in relief as he stared at the skies. Actually, he was terrified that he'd die a mysterious death before leaving Celestial Mountain. But now, even if he was poisoned to death, there was nothing to regret.
Chu Xifeng quietly waited for the poison to take effect and the pain of ten thousand ants gnawing at him. Everyone else gathered around him in silence, waiting for the Dragon Pill to take effect.
That's right, Han Yunxi's Medicinal Pills weren't poisons at all. Instead, they'd gone through all sorts of twists and turns and risked their lives multiple times to get the Dragon Pill back.
There were only two left, one of which had gone back to Gu Beiyue. This was the last one.
If Chu Xifeng knew the origins of these Medicinal Pills, what would he think? Would he still pursue the matter of right and wrong? Would he even need to ask whether His Highness and the princess would forgive him?
Gradually, a warm current flowed from his dantian like a ball of true qi rising from his dantian and spreading throughout his body.
As the energy coursed through his body, Chu Xifeng felt as if his cold, wounded body was being protected. He felt like he was being reborn.
Now he was stunned. What's going on?
He looked at Han Yunxi in confusion, but Han Yunxi had already risen to her feet. "This isn't poison, but the Dragon Pill! Chu Xifeng, remember this, you'll always owe me a debt. In the future, serve me well! "
As Han Yunxi spoke, she headed back into the cave. She had to find a way to cook some hot food. Even if she had to wait for Gu Beiyue, she had to take care of Chu Xifeng's body as much as possible.
Long Fei Ye followed her inside, leaving Xu Donglin and Chu Xifeng outside.
Once the two masters were gone, Xu Donglin couldn't help but throw himself into Chu Xifeng's arms and sob. "Boss Chu, you scared me to death! Sobsob … you can finally come back! "
Chu Xifeng stared blankly at the skies.
Get the Dragon Pill back? Did I hear wrong?
"Boss Chu, His Highness and the rest almost lost their lives for the sake of getting the Dragon Pill back! The princess treats you very well. Don't fuss over the past, alright? "Xu Donglin was always like a child in front of Chu Xifeng.
Very soon, Long Fei Ye's orders reached their ears. "Why aren't you bringing them in yet?"
They were at the foot of Celestial Mountain. Although it was hidden, they couldn't afford to be careless!
Since Bai Yanqing didn't know they were coming, they had to come up with a plan to kill them all and rescue Kenshin and the three Honored Elders so they could take back Celestial Mountain!
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