"With so many people chasing after you, you're actually still alive. You're really lucky …"
Yun Ji quickly escaped and chattered along the way.
Niu Youdao felt that he couldn't hear what she was saying clearly and would occasionally chuckle a few times to show that he was still alive and didn't want her to worry about him.
Just like that, he didn't know how long he had been holding on. After the transcendence energy protecting his body was completely broken, under the erosion of the lake water, his entire body was already drenched. His wet clothes actually made him feel a bone-piercing chill.
Just as he felt that he couldn't hold on any longer, his eyes suddenly lit up and a bit of his consciousness was awakened.
He suddenly found himself in an underground space. Under the radiance of a moon butterfly, Shang Shuqing was hugging his swaddling clothes as he sat on a rock.
The movement of breaking through the ground also caused Shang Shuqing to be startled. Even though she was ugly, she was still a woman. A woman in this dark and gloomy underground was really a little scared. Any abnormal sound would make her heart jump.
Raising his head, he saw that Yun Ji had returned. He also hugged his child and stood up. He then saw Yun Ji pulling out a battered and exhausted person from the ground.
That person's hair was nowhere to be seen. His hair was disheveled and his clothes were tattered. Even though his wounds were already under control and no longer bleeding, there was still a shocking blood stain. Under the disheveled hair, his face was pale and bloodless. His usually deep eyes had become dim and lifeless.
It was obvious that he had been soaked in the water but he still smiled at her and said, "Junzhu." His voice was very weak.
"Daoye!" Shang Shuqing cried out involuntarily.
"Fortunately, we managed to arrive in time and brought him back. However, his injuries are not light." Yun Ji sighed as she walked over. With a wave of her hand, the three little snakes on the ground shot back into her sleeves.
"Daoye, are you alright?" Shang Shuqing's voice was trembling. After asking, he felt that what he said was nonsense. He was already like this, how could he be alright?
Niu Youdao slowly walked over. He looked at her, then looked at the little fellow who was sleeping soundly in the swaddling clothes. Seeing that the two of them were safe, he felt relieved. This risk was worth it in the end. He really couldn't take it anymore, so he slowly sat down on the rock that Shang Shuqing was sitting on earlier. He weakly said, "I'm fine. I won't die. I'm sorry for startling you." His tone and manner were like that of an old man who had one foot in the grave.
Shang Shuqing bit her lips, not knowing what to say.
She had never seen Niu Youdao in such a sorry state. In her mind, Niu Youdao had always been the type of person who held the pearl of wisdom in his hands.
Niu Youdao didn't want to say anything more to her. He really didn't have any energy left. He felt like his head couldn't move anymore. He weakly said, "Yun Ji, I'm a little cold. Do me a favor, help me dry my clothes."
Yun Ji was stunned. Previously, she was in a hurry to escape and only helped him control his injuries. She really didn't pay much attention to whether his clothes were uncomfortable or not. Seeing that his clothes were wet, she immediately walked over and pressed her hand on his body. She invoked her arts to disperse a mist from his body.
The mist dissipated and Yun Ji stopped. Niu Youdao's clothes were dry.
Something unexpected happened. Under the eyes of the two of them, Niu Youdao's body tilted and directly fell to the ground. He really couldn't take it anymore.
Just as Niu Youdao was about to fall to the ground, Yun Ji reacted quickly and grabbed him.
"Daoye!" Shang Shuqing was so scared that she screamed. The way Niu Youdao fell to the ground scared her out of her wits. She almost threw the child in her arms away.
Especially after Niu Youdao fell to the ground, there was a long wound on his back. It was a ghastly sight.
Yun Ji supported Niu Youdao and found that Niu Youdao had already lost consciousness. He had completely fainted.
"Daoye, he … what happened to him?"
Yun Ji didn't pay attention to Shang Shuqing's words. She first invoked her arts to examine Niu Youdao. After a while, she sighed. "His injuries are too serious. His internal organs are all severely damaged. In addition, he has lost a lot of blood … he has taken some spiritual pills in advance. He won't die, but I'm afraid he will need a long time to recuperate. There are no conditions here. I'll help him take care of it when we return. Princess, we can't stay here for long. The Prince is still waiting for our news. Let's go! "
…
At the frontline of the Yan and Zhao armies, the battle was still going on. Shang Chaozong, who was sitting on the back of his horse, was watching the battle with a tense expression. Guan Fangyi, who was sitting behind him, was filled with anxiety.
Long Xiu and the others also noticed that something was wrong. The battle was in a stalemate and the Yan and Zhao armies didn't seem to have any intention to launch an all-out attack. Secondly, Niu Youdao was missing. They sent someone to check, but Niu Youdao wasn't in the rear camp.
While everyone was immersed in their own thoughts, Xu Laoliu rushed over from the rear. He landed in front of Shang Chaozong and cupped his fists. "Prince, Princess and Little Prince are back."
Back? The hostages are back? Those who didn't know what was going on looked at each other in dismay. They thought they heard it wrong.
Shang Chaozong asked anxiously, "Where's Daoye?"
They knew about Niu Youdao's plan. Niu Youdao was going to risk his life to cover the retreat. Shang Shuqing's return didn't mean that Niu Youdao was also back.
Xu Laoliu said, "He's back too, but he's severely injured."
Hearing this, no one else reacted. Guan Fangyi didn't even care about the warhorse she was riding on. With a flash, she flew towards the direction of the main camp at the back.
Shang Chaozong immediately shouted, "Sound the gongs to retreat!"
Dang dang dang, the gongs sounded and the Yan army immediately retreated … …
Inside the tent, the unconscious Niu Youdao was helped to sit up. Yun Ji didn't care about the difference between a man and a woman. She tore off Niu Youdao's outer clothes and was about to help him treat his wounds.
"Daoye!" Guan Fangyi dashed into the tent like a gust of wind. She ignored Shang Shuqing who was carrying a child. Her attention wasn't on Shang Shuqing at all. She quickly walked to the side of the bed.
The first thing she saw was the shocking wounds on Niu Youdao's body. There were three arrow wounds on his body and a long gash on his back.
Looking at Niu Youdao's unconscious state, Guan Fangyi almost burst into tears. Shang Shuqing, who was watching from the side, started to cry.
While Yun Ji was treating his wounds, Guan Fangyi quickly used her arts to check on Niu Youdao's injuries. Her gaze fell on Niu Youdao's chest and she saw a hideous scar that was obviously left behind by a serious injury.
She had never seen this scar before. Because Niu Youdao liked to take baths, she would often stroll by Niu Youdao's side when he took a bath in the mountains. Originally, Niu Youdao's chest was clean and didn't have this hideous scar.
She hadn't seen it before, but now that she saw it, Guan Fangyi could guess when this scar was left behind. Tian Du Mystery Territory. Niu Youdao had been seriously injured in Tian Du Mystery Territory!
But he never told her about it. Because he didn't tell her, it meant that his injuries were not ordinary serious!
This fellow had always been the one to bear all his sufferings and had never complained to anyone! Thinking of this, and seeing Niu Youdao's lifeless appearance, Guan Fangyi couldn't hold back her tears anymore.
The military doctor of Nan Zhou took out a needle and thread to stitch up Niu Youdao's wounds. This was taught by Yuan Gang. Yuan Gang had popularized this method in Nan Zhou a long time ago.
Because of this, Guan Fangyi could imagine that the hideous scar on Niu Youdao's body meant that there was no way to stitch up the wound at that time.
Not long after, the sound of horse hooves could be heard from outside, followed by hurried footsteps. The curtain was suddenly lifted and Shang Chaozong ran in. Behind him was Meng Shanming, who was pushed in by Luo Daan. Behind them were Long Xiu and the others.
"Brother, Uncle Meng." Shang Shuqing cried out.
Seeing that she was fine, the two of them didn't pay much attention to her and rushed to the bed. Seeing Niu Youdao's injuries and his fainted appearance, Shang Chaozong's face twitched. Meng Shanming's face also tightened.
"How is Daoye's injury?" Shang Chaozong asked Yun Ji.
Yun Ji sighed, "He really came back with his life. His life is not in danger for now, but his injuries are very serious. His internal organs are all severely damaged and he has lost a lot of blood. I'm afraid he won't be able to recover in a short period of time. "
At the side, Long Xiu and the others turned to look at Shang Shuqing who had returned safely. Then, Long Xiu bent over and placed his hand on Niu Youdao's body to perform an examination. He verified that Niu Youdao's injuries were indeed serious. Just like what Yun Ji said, it wasn't fake.
Suddenly, Long Xiu put two fingers on Niu Youdao's head and injected mana into it.
"Sect Master Long, he needs to rest now!" Guan Fangyi was furious.
Long Xiu ignored her and forcefully made Niu Youdao wake up. Niu Youdao, who was being helped by the stitches, slowly opened his eyes. Seeing the group of people in front of him, his dull eyes finally landed on Long Xiu's face.
"Daoye!" Seeing that he had woken up, Shang Chaozong and the others called out.
Long Xiu ignored them and directly asked, "Niu Youdao, what's the situation? What happened?"
Niu Youdao smiled faintly and said weakly, "Sect Master Long, I really don't have enough energy. Can I report to you later?"
Long Xiu wanted to say something but Gong Lince, who was at the side, said, "Brother Long, now is not the time for him to speak. Let him slowly ask in detail."
Long Xiu looked left and right and saw many angry gazes. If he continued to persist, he would probably incur everyone's wrath. With Niu Youdao's injuries, it was indeed not suitable for him to speak too much.
The two fingers on Niu Youdao's head loosened. Without another word, he turned around and left with his hands behind his back.
Niu Youdao's dim eyes looked up weakly from time to time. Seeing that the people from the three sects had left, he shifted his gaze to Guan Fangyi and said in a weak voice, "The three sects are afraid of me. I have to be on guard …" Before he could finish his words, he closed his eyes and fainted again.
Hearing his words, Guan Fangyi knew that he must have his reasons. She immediately became alert and quickly ordered Old Xu and the others to guard outside the tent. Without permission, no one was allowed to enter.
Shang Chaozong and Meng Shanming looked at each other and ignored Shang Shuqing who was carrying his swaddling clothes. The two of them quickly left the tent and saw the leaders of the three sects whispering to each other.
"Guards!" Shang Chaozong walked to the side of the generals and immediately ordered, "Mobilize an elite troop to guard this tent. Without my permission, no one is allowed to enter. Not even a fly is allowed to enter!"
Hearing this, Long Xiu looked at Shang Chaozong coldly and asked, "Prince, does this include us?"
Shang Chaozong did not answer him. He only stared at the generals in front of him and fiercely added, "No matter who it is, anyone who disobeys the order will be killed without mercy!"
"Yes!" A general cupped his fists and firmly accepted the order.
Long Xiu turned around and said coldly, "Prince, did you not hear what I said?"
Meng Shanming, who was sitting on the wheelchair, suddenly became old. His white head looked left and right like a hawk and a wolf. He shouted angrily, "Prince has given the order. If anyone disobeys it, can they do it? Can my brothers agree to it? "
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