The sun was high up in the sky, already leaning to the west. The ship was still going back and forth in that area, and Niu Youdao was still standing by the side of the ship with his sword.
"Daoye! Look! "
Gongsun Bu suddenly exclaimed from the ship and pointed to the sea.
Niu Youdao had already seen it. His pupils shrank as he stared at the overlapping silhouettes flying over from the sea.
When he got closer and saw that it was Duan Hu carrying someone on his back, Gongsun Bu was shocked and immediately flew out to support him.
Guan Fangyi tilted her head to look at the unmoving Niu Youdao and noticed that his face was tensed up. The hand holding the sword hilt was obviously gripping tightly, and the knuckles of his fingers were white from clenching so hard!
Even so, Niu Youdao's gaze was still scanning the coastline warily.
He was obviously agitated, but he was still able to maintain his composure. Guan Fangyi could not help but curse in her heart. What a pervert!
Duan Hu was very tired, and his magic power was almost depleted. He gritted his teeth and rushed back as fast as he could.
He saw the ship was still there, saw Gongsun Bu coming to welcome them, and saw Niu Youdao standing by the side of the ship.
Big Sister's guess was right. The ship had not left, and Daoye was indeed waiting for them!
At this hour, he had already given up hope, but Daoye was really still waiting for them!
Knowing that there were people searching for them, he was still waiting here. This was taking a huge risk!
Hot tears instantly flowed from Duan Hu's eyes. He grinned, and his chin trembled. He was so agitated that it was hard to contain his emotions.
Carrying Black Peony on his back, he could no longer move. The distance between them was very short, and in the end, he was almost running on the surface of the sea.
Gongsun Bu flashed over and supported him. Looking at the pale and unconscious Black Peony on his back, his expression turned solemn, and he quickly dragged the two of them back to the ship.
Once the three of them got on the ship, Gongsun Bu immediately helped put down the unconscious Black Peony and let her lie down.
Duan Hu was almost paralyzed from exhaustion. Without support, he fell on his butt and cried bitterly with a face full of tears. "Daoye, save her. Daoye, save her …"
There was no need for him to say anything. Almost at the same time, several hands reached out to Black Peony to check on her injuries. Even Guan Fangyi couldn't restrain herself.
"Alert! Set sail! "Niu Youdao looked up at Gongsun Bu and shouted.
Gongsun Bu immediately retracted his hand and stood up, looking around warily.
He understood that Niu Youdao's worries were not without reason. If the two of them returned like this, it would be very easy for them to be followed.
At the same time, he gestured to Lu Li, who was staring at them, to move out!
Lu Lijun turned around and went back into the cabin.
Soon, the ship turned around and sped up, riding the wind and breaking the waves!
Guan Fangyi's expression was solemn. She slowly withdrew her hand from Black Peony's body and slowly stood up. She stared at the unconscious Black Peony and sighed in her heart. This woman was hopeless!
Niu Youdao's face darkened. Suddenly, he raised his head and roared, "Who has a Life Prolonging Spiritual Pill? Who has a Life-prolonging Spirit Pill? "
No one made a sound. Only Duan Hu's choking voice of self-blame could be heard.
Niu Youdao suddenly stared at Guan Fangyi, who was standing to the side. "You've been careful to protect yourself in Qi Capital. You've been a broker and you've helped people buy and sell many things. When you come across something that you need, if it's within your capabilities, you definitely won't miss it. You must have some good medicine on you, right?"
Guan Fangyi sighed. "That's right. I have the 'Tianji Pill'. Logically speaking, it should be effective on her injuries. However, her injuries have been delayed for too long. Her body's vitality has basically been depleted. In addition, her meridians are broken and her internal organs are damaged. The refined medicine's effects can't be transmitted through her meridians. It's difficult for it to reach her body and take effect. Do you think her body can wait for the Tianji Pill's effects to heal her meridians before it can take effect on her body? Her injuries have been delayed for too long. She can't be saved. Right now, she's hanging on by a breath of vital energy. There's no need to let her suffer the pain of the medicine's effects! "
Niu Youdao said sternly, "How do you know that she can't be saved if you don't try? Give it to me! "Half kneeling, he stretched out his hand to demand.
Guan Fangyi glared at him. "This is something this old woman spent a lot of money to buy. Whether you give it to me or not is entirely up to her. Why are you being so fierce? This old woman is doing this for her own good. Are you blind?! "
Niu Youdao stretched out his hand again and said angrily, "I'll pay you double the amount. Give it to me immediately!"
"Damn it! You're making it sound like this old woman owes you!" Guan Fangyi's mouth was filled with indignation. However, she still pulled down the bag on her back and took out a small porcelain bottle. She poured out a wax pill. As she handed it over, her gaze inadvertently fell on Black Peony's face.
Niu Youdao immediately lowered his head to look.
Perhaps she had been woken up by his loud voice just now. Black Peony's pair of weak and weak eyes stared at him dully. However, there was a faint smile on her face.
After so long, seeing him again, she knew that he wouldn't abandon her.
When she was brought out of the water by Duan Hu and saw the position of the sun, she knew that it was already past the time to set sail.
However, she knew that as long as Daoye successfully returned to the ship and knew that she wasn't there, he would definitely wait for her. She hadn't misjudged him. He really was waiting for her!
She had seen and heard how anxious and angry Niu Youdao had been for her.
"Daoye, I didn't follow the wrong person," Black Peony said softly with a weak smile. Her face was deathly pale.
These words caused Guan Fangyi to forcefully purse her lips. She glanced at Niu Youdao and suddenly slapped the wax pill in her hand onto Niu Youdao's hand.
As soon as Black Peony spoke, blood seeped out of the corner of her mouth.
Niu Youdao swiftly crushed the wax pill, revealing a bright red pill inside. The fragrance that seeped into the heart and refreshed the mind was faint and ethereal.
Without another word, Niu Youdao quickly placed the Tianji Pill into her mouth. Then, he performed his arts to help her swallow and quickly refined the pill.
The pill's effects were quickly activated. Her body was full of internal injuries. When the pill's effects were affected, Black Peony's face revealed a pained expression.
"Bear with it and it'll be over." Niu Youdao comforted her gently.
Guan Fangyi rolled her eyes. This was the first time she saw this fellow speak so gently to someone.
Hearing the familiar sound of crying, Black Peony's eyes opened and closed weakly. "Duan Hu, don't cry …"
Duan Hu quickly crawled over and choked with sobs. "Big Sister, I'm sorry. I'm useless."
Black Peony said, "Don't cry. I'm very happy. I'm really very happy. I've never been so happy."
Duan Hu leaned his head against the deck and sobbed in a muffled voice.
"Daoye …"
"Don't talk. Don't waste your energy. Rest well. You'll be fine soon."
"If you don't talk, you won't have the chance in the future."
Niu Youdao clenched his fists tightly in his sleeves. Even though he really wanted to save her and had forced Guan Fangyi to take out the Tianji Pill, he already had an answer in his heart as to what the final outcome would be.
"Has the ship left?" Black Peony asked, seemingly wanting to look up.
Niu Youdao reached out and lifted her up from the deck. He carried her to the bow of the ship.
Hugging her, he sat at the bow of the ship. Together, they watched the ship ride the wind and the waves. As the ship moved forward, the wind blew and the blue waves were boundless.
Duan Hu was still lying on the floor, choking with sobs.
While Gongsun Bu was vigilant of his surroundings, he occasionally turned back to look at the two people at the bow of the ship.
Lu Lijun hid in the shadows of the cabin door. He crossed his arms and leaned against the wall, also looking at the two people at the bow of the ship.
Holding a bag in her hand, Guan Fangyi looked around, seemingly bored. Finally, she bent down and picked up the sword Niu Youdao had tossed onto the deck. She slowly walked to the bow of the ship and sat on the railing. She seemed to be enjoying the scenery, but from time to time, she would sneak glances at Niu Youdao and Black Peony.
Looking at the sea, Black Peony's eyes gradually lost focus. She murmured, "After floating on the sea for so long, I finally know how good it is. Daoye, have you ever liked me? "
Her voice trailed off.
Hugging her, Niu Youdao lowered his head and glanced at her. Then, he slowly raised his head and looked ahead with a calm expression, looking completely unmoved.
After waiting for a while, Guan Fangyi shifted her butt left and right. She coughed dryly and said, "Are you deaf? She's asking you if you've ever liked her?"
Niu Youdao still didn't make a sound. He continued to look ahead with a calm expression. Black Peony also didn't react.
Suddenly, Guan Fangyi's heartstrings trembled. She got up abruptly and went forward to take a look. Only then did she realize that Black Peony's eyes had closed forever.
Guan Fangyi covered her mouth and tilted her head to look into the distance. Her eyes were red!
There were three people on the bow. One was hugging, one was being hugged, and one was standing.
It wasn't until the sun set that Niu Youdao suddenly said in a sonorous voice, "Duan Hu!"
A red-eyed Duan Hu came over. "Daoye!"
Niu Youdao was still calm. He sat there with the person in his arms and didn't move. With his back facing them, he asked calmly, "Tell me, what happened?"
"We received a message from you at the beginning …" Duan Hu explained the ins and outs of the matter in detail.
After listening, Niu Youdao stared at the vast sea and said, "Looks like it really is someone from Waning Moon Pavilion!"
Duan Hu said, "I'm not sure, but Big Sister said it should be Waning Moon Pavilion!"
"Waning Moon Pavilion really lives up to its name!" Niu Youdao praised calmly.
Guan Fangyi glanced at him and found that he was unbelievably calm …
The bright moon hung high in the sky.
In the depths of Fufang Garden, the sound of a zither could be heard.
Cang Yu sat alone on the zither, her fingers moving up and down on the strings. She didn't look at the zither but stared straight ahead, as if she was thinking about something while playing.
Her disciple, Dugu Jing, quickly came over and whispered something in his ear.
Clang! The zither snapped with a crisp sound.
Cang Yu looked down at the zither.
Dugu Jing glanced outside and her expression turned solemn. She quickly stood to the side and lowered her head.
Cang Yu looked up and saw two elderly maids carrying lanterns, accompanying a beautiful noblewoman through the bamboo forest.
Cang Yu quickly got up and left the zither. She bowed respectfully. "Your Highness!"
The lady's bright eyes glanced at the broken zither and sighed. "Is there something on your mind, Your Highness?"
Cang Yu bowed slightly. "Just a small matter."
The lady waved her hand and the servants placed the food boxes on the table. The lady said, "Thank you for your hard work, Your Highness. I've cooked some soup myself. I hope you don't mind."
Cang Yu said, "I wouldn't dare!"
The lady turned to look at the bright moon in the night sky. "The bright moon of the Qin Dynasty shines on who?"
Cang Yu said, "Where the heart is, there will be a world!"
"Aren't you tired?"
"I'll do my best until my death!"
"I'm tired!"
After saying that, the noblewoman turned and left.
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