In reality, Li Yijie's strength was not as strong as it seemed; it was just that he had shown some of his skills at the beginning of the fight and then continued to provoke him with words. Jiang Liechen was cautious and did not dare to attack; that was why it seemed like he had taken advantage of Li Yijie. If one were to compare the two's true strength, no matter how high Li Yijie's comprehension was, he would not be able to comprehend the profound principles of martial arts taught by the former Manor Head in just a few days.
Nangong Xue giggled and said, "That won't do, Shixiong. He made me suffer a lot. You're taking revenge for me; if I don't see it with my own eyes, how can I bear to leave? "Li Yijie laughed and said," I really don't know what to do with you. "
These disrespectful words completely enraged Jiang Liechen; his sleeves were hanging in front of him, rising and falling as he said hatefully, "You forced me to do this, Li Yijie. You want to save her just like that? Don't you think it's too early? " With a wave of his sleeve, he rolled up the piles of wooden stakes on the ground and raised them into the air. He shouted, "Go!" His sleeve turned outward and struck the base of the wooden stakes heavily. The dozens of wooden stakes shot towards Nangong Xue like arrows leaving the bowstring. After the impact of his palm, the power of the wooden stakes was far greater than the effect of the arrows.
Xuan Shuang called out, "Be careful …" But even if he warned her, it would be too late to save her. Nangong Xue was focused on watching her Shixiong's fight; she did not expect that an attack would suddenly come towards her; she was unaware for a long time. By the time she reacted, the wooden stakes were already in front of her; she had no time to dodge. Looking at the pitch-black wooden stakes, she felt like she was looking at an endless black hole.
Suddenly her body felt light and she was pushed away. The wooden stakes flashed in front of her eyes, but she did not feel the pain she had expected. Nangong Xue awkwardly fell to the ground. Suddenly, she felt some warm water splash on her face. She raised her hand to wipe it and found that her fingers were bright red. She hastily turned her head to look to the side, only to see Lu Qian standing where she was a moment ago, straight and motionless. More than a dozen wooden stakes, without missing a single one, were all inserted into his body, from his chest all the way to his back. The front of his clothes was already dripping with blood.
Lu Qian's face was still a little stunned. He turned his head with difficulty and watched as blood quickly gushed out of his body. Just as he raised his hand, the area close to his wound was already stained with blood. Only then did he feel a sharp pain in his chest and lungs. It was as if all signs of life had been sucked out of his body. His whole body was ice-cold. Although his legs were already sore and weak, the wooden stake protruded from his body and protruded from the ground behind him, supporting him from falling.
Nangong Xue opened her eyes wide in fear. Her teeth tightly bit her fingers, trying hard not to cry out. Just now, at that critical moment, if he had not pushed her away in time, perhaps the one standing there in a bloody mess right now would be her.
Jiang Liechen was also startled at first, but he had never cared about human life. He had only killed an unexpected person. With a cold laugh he said, "Serves you right! Who told you to meddle in other people's business? " He looked around and knew that he would not be able to gain any advantage today. His figure quickly flashed and he grabbed the Xuan Shuang and said, "You come with me!" As soon as he finished speaking, a black shadow flashed and disappeared without a trace.
Li Yijie angrily said, "Evil thief, don't leave!" He raised his sword and chased after him. During the battle, the situation was in his favor, so he could easily make fun of him. Now that the Xuan Shuang had fallen into his hands, how would he explain it to the Emperor and the Noble Consort Yun when he returned to the palace? Since Jiang Liechen was not here, it would not be dangerous for Nangong Xue to stay here alone. These thoughts only flashed through his mind for a moment, but his legs had already carried him in pursuit.
Nangong Xue had already bitten her fingers until they were bleeding. Suddenly, she raised her sword and cut off all the wooden stakes protruding from Lu Qian's back. Lu Qian lost his support. His body followed his will and slowly fell to the ground like a pile of mud. His limbs stiffened and he no longer moved.
Nangong Xue rushed forward. At this time, she did not care about arousing suspicion. She held his head in her arms and pressed his head against her chest. She repeatedly called out, "Lu Shixiong? Lu Shixiong? Wake up … wake up! "At the same time, she pressed her palms on his shoulders, desperately trying to channel some internal energy.
But she had been exhausted for many days. How could she channel any internal energy? After a long time, Lu Qian's eyelids finally twitched slightly and then slowly opened. Nangong Xue was overjoyed. She called out, "Lu Shixiong, you … you must pull yourself together … I'll take you to a doctor. You won't die!"
Lu Qian's eyes, which had always been filled with slyness, were now cloudy. He struggled to move his lips and a few hoarse syllables came out of his throat. He swallowed a few mouthfuls of saliva and searched for Nangong Xue's small hand. He forced himself to form a sentence and said word by word, "Xueer, I … I'm really sorry. In the past, I've frightened you many times. I've hovered on the edge of life and death, but I've never … never really died. This time, I'm afraid that my time has come. Cough cough …"
Nangong Xue shook her head vigorously. She held his outstretched hand with both hands and wrapped them around each other, as if she wanted to maintain some warmth. She said with tears in her eyes, "Yes, you're very lucky. You … you're like the old saying, 'A scourge lives for a thousand years'. In the past, you've been able to overcome many difficulties safely. Even falling off a cliff in Kunlun didn't kill you. This time is the same. You'll be fine …"
Lu Qian smiled bitterly and said, "I know my own body's condition very well … I'm afraid that I really won't be able to hold on. Alas, it's hard to be happy in life. Even if I'm paying off … the debts from my previous life, only after I've paid them off can I go to heaven and enjoy life. If the heavens are willing to let you … die a quick and painless death, they're really looking out for you … "
He coughed up a large amount of blood. Half of his body was so cold that he couldn't feel it anymore. He said, "However, there's one thing that I've said right. My life exists … for the sake of loving you. If there comes a day when I don't love you anymore, it'll only be when … my heart stops beating. Sure enough, I … couldn't let go. In the end, I still … kept my promise. I'm … so happy … "
Nangong Xue cried and said, "You fool, what's there to be happy about? You still have to live. You still have to continue making me angry. You have to tell me jokes to make me happy. You have to stay by my side all the time. You have to annoy me and move me … You haven't heard me say that I've forgiven you, how can you just leave like this … I … sob sob … I've never really hated you … "Her shoulders trembled violently. She was afraid that she would shock him too much. She tried her best to hold back her sobs.
Lu Qian said softly, "To be able to hear you say that, I … am content even in death. I don't have much time left. In the past, I was young and ignorant. I was impulsive and reckless. As long as I saw something that I liked … I would fight for it by hook or by crook. I've really done too many things to let you down. I hurt myself and others. But I … I don't have time to make it up to you anymore … "
Nangong Xue cried and said, "No, you didn't let me down. You've always treated me well. It's just that my temper was too strong. I was the one who hurt you again and again. How can I not know how you feel about me? "
Lu Qian raised his hand with difficulty. His thumb gently brushed across her tear-stained face. Wiping away a few drops of tears that rolled down his face, he rubbed the blood stains on her white and clean face. With great difficulty, he said, "Xue 'er, you … you know, actually, the thing I don't want to do the most in my life is to see you sad. But I'm always the one who makes you cry. I … I'm really useless, aren't I? People, when they're alive … are all-powerful and think that they're invincible … but it's only at the moment before they die that they realize how weak they really are. Unfortunately, it's all too late. It's already too late … "
Nangong Xue looked at his face. Her fingertips traced the contours of his face one by one. She thought about how she would probably never see such a familiar face again. She couldn't help but feel heartbroken and sad. Just as she was about to open her mouth, her words were blocked by a surge of grief.
Lu Qian said intermittently, "I originally thought that I would be able to stay by your side for a very long time. I even thought that I could use my whole life to protect you … I wanted to watch you and Brother Li being so loving and loving. The husband and wife singing and the wife following each other … I wanted to watch you take care of your husband and teach your child. I wanted to watch your child being so naughty and always … refusing to listen to you. I wanted to watch you … being so cute when you were angry at him. Even if I didn't participate in these things anymore, as long as I could stand not far away and watch you quietly, to me … it was also a kind of satisfaction. Who would have thought that the heavens would be so stingy to me. They wouldn't even give me such a humble request … Your … happiness, I will never be able to see it again. Without me … without my obstruction, you will definitely … be even more loving … "
Nangong Xue smiled with tears in her eyes. "Who said that my child is naughty? I … I don't believe it … he … "She raised the back of her hand to wipe away her tears. She took a deep breath and continued," He must be the cutest, most obedient, and most intelligent child in the world. Because … because he is my flesh and blood. Moreover, his birth was blessed by you … If you can't bear to part with him, then don't die so early. I will let you come and see our little baby. If you are willing, you can even let him be your disciple … I know that if he follows you, he will only learn to be crafty and sly. But … but … as long as you like him, I will promise you … "Halfway through her words, she was choked with sobs again.
Lu Qian took a deep breath and said, "All the love in my life … has been misplaced by time. It's not that we are not destined to be together. It's because … you met Li Yijie first. First … cough cough, first impressions are the strongest … If I was the Senior Brother who grew up with you in Mount Hua, would you also … also fall in love with me? "
Nangong Xue said with tears in her eyes, "Yes, you don't lose to Senior Brother in any aspect. I can only blame my heart … for giving it to him first. If there is an afterlife, you must appear by my side as soon as possible. Don't let me see anyone else and miss you … "
Lu Qian faintly smiled at the corners of his mouth. He was already exhaling more than he was inhaling. His gaze on Nangong Xue gradually turned to the sky and became empty. He muttered to himself, "In this life, I have been an inconspicuous disciple of a famous sect. I have been a strange sect leader. I have been a stray dog that everyone despised. I have also been an awe-inspiring leader of the Qingtian Village. In the end, I have become a lackey of the imperial court. I've been a good person, and I've been a bad person … Right now … I'm nothing. I'm just someone who loves you … In this life, I've loved, and I've hated. I've been proud, and I've been down and out. It's enough … enough … "
When Nangong Xue heard him say, "Now I … am nothing. I am just a person who loves you", her heart broke. She sobbed and said, "You … you are really bad. Why do you have to make me cry? Don't you know that I have cried enough these days? "
Lu Qian acted as if he did not hear her. He continued, "The only regret is that … you are going to marry Li Yijie. In the end, you will still marry him … This is the last time. I don't want to flatter you anymore. I … I don't want to. I don't want you to marry him … But, ah, what's the use? When I am alive, you won't listen to me. When I am dead, you won't be able to interfere … But I am really unwilling … "
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