Vol 23 Chapter 8 (1/2)
Book 23 Chapter 08 - Edge Of Death
After ten odd steps, both his legs softened and Xiang Shaolong collapsed in the snowy garden The area around his sound was splattered with blood, soaking through his clothes He is beginning to feel a heart wrenching pain
His head spinning, he forced hiet up It could be due to his earlier overexertion or the substantial loss of blood Either way, it is impossible for him to leave this place
But if he chose to stay in this freezing weather, it would be a miracle if he did not end up as a stiff, frozen corpse to
He could detect soenerated froe residents However, nobody dared to investigate due to Cao Cuidao’s strict orders!
Digging out his dagger, Xiang Shaolong tore off a section of his clothes and brought out the external woundon his journey After applying the ed the wound and reco back on his feet
The voices he heard earlier have dissipated and are replaced by complete silence
Discarding Bloodwave arass, he tied Hundred Battle Sabre securely on his back Enduring the heart throbbing pain, he li area one step at a time
Passing by several houses, Xiang Shaolong could not take it any longer and had to stop for a break He thought to hiht now Regardless of where it is heading, he would notis but a crazy dream
Inspired, he quickly and furtively proceeded towards the square in the front courtyard
It is the usual practice to leave the carriage body in the square after the horses have been led away If he can sneak into an e, he may be able to find a way to leave this place
In a short while, he hadto the square All around hiuished their lanterns and are filled with darkness Only two or three s are still illu the cold to continue their studies
Because of overexertion and loss of blood, Xiang Shaolong’s body te nonstop Right now, even taking a single step is an arduous task for him
Right at this second, the sound of carriage wheels rotating can be heard from behind
Xiang Shaolong was greatly ae and leaving the College at this hour? He hurriedly shi+ed to a side
The carriage cae and Xiang Shaolong could recognise the clothes of the driver
Xiang Shaolong thanked the Heaven and Earth As the carriage drove past hie roof, allowing the carriage to deliver him back into the ancient city of Lin Zi
After additional difficulties and hardshi+ps, he finally found his way back to Tingsong Villa The moment he tumbled into bed, he was knocked out i an inch until : “Why is your face so dreadful looking?”
Xiang Shaolong bitterly laughed: “After being pierced by Cao Cuidao’s sword, who can maintain a healthy appearance?”
Xiao Yuetan was aghast: “What!”
Xiang Shaolong updated hi: “We are able to prove two things fro Fei’s lover is none other than Han Jie and secondly, Han Chuang has betrayed me”
Xiao Yuetan was upset: “Based on your current condition, you are not ready to travel”
Xiang Shaolong swore: “I will o as far as I wish and ignore everything at hand”
Xiao Yuetan advised: “I will spread the word that you have fallen ill For the next three days, you should try to stay within the boundaries of Tingsong Villa No matter what, it is safer here”
Xiang Shaolong bitterly smiled: “Let’s hope so!”
After Xiao Yuetan’s departure, Xiang Shaolong pretended to be asleep to avoid entertaining ishers
Xiao Yuetan ca and medication when it was late in the afternoon He whispered: “It is truly puzzling There were sie It is as if nothing has happened last night They should at least inform the public about the theft of Hundred Battle Sabre”
Xiang Shaolong , would Cao Cuidao correctly deduce the thief he encountered last night was ?”
Slapping his thigh, Xiao Yuetan nodded: “Of course he would Only someone familiar with the qualities of Hundred Battle Sabre is able to showcase the full abilities of the weapon And only Xiang Shaolong has the potential to match Cao Cuidao in terms of swordsmanshi+p”
He then frowned: “But if Cao Cuidao exposes your presence to the Qi Court, future problems would only increase in complexity”
Xiang Shaolong disparaged: “Nodeal Most crucially, nobody dares to deal withhas tothisbetrayed by a good friend really hurts
Co: “Did Li Yuan send anyone to ask about you?”
Xiang Shaolong shook his head: “Logically, since Li Yuan knows that I a for him, he should come over and visit me”
After a short conteuilt-ridden and is too eood?”
Still retaining so described: “His swords the capabilities of huainst hi for him”
Xiao Yuetan inforers,a move, they would have discarded their sword and admit defeat”
Xiang Shaolong had a similar experience and he confessed: “I kno that feels like”
Xiao Yuetan analyzed: “If you were equipped with Hundred Battle Sabre at the start of the fight, ould be the outcome?”
Xiang Shaolong bitterly smiled: “The outcome would be my demise”
Xiao Yuetan was surprised: “You are really a modest person and do not place too much emphasis on victory or defeat From my point of view, the main reason he has the upper hand is because you just discovered that a good friend had betrayed you Thus, yourspirit Moreover, yourto escape, resulting in you harnessing less than half of your full potential In a different setting and equipped with Hundred Battle Sabre, I am certain you would be a worthy adversary to Cao Cuidao”
Xiang Shaolong’s confidence has been shattered by Cao Cuidao the night before He sighed: “Right now, I just want to run away as far as possible and never co or perilous the situation is, death would never cross my mind However, Cao Cuidao’s sword is like a weapon constantly re me about my fear of death With such extraordinary sword skills, he is someone I both fear and admire”
Xiao Yuetan sighed with a breath and changed the topic: “Has Feng Fei been here?”
Xiang Shaolong answered: “Almost everyone has been here except for her who has been keeping away froiven up all hopes”
Learning that he was ‘awake’, Dong Shuzen came to visit Xiao Yuetan took the opportunity to excuse himself
Taking small steps, the beauty sashayed to his bedside and sat down Reaching out with her hand and stroking his face, her eyes gloith intense e better? Aye! You do not appear to be a feeble man How did you suddenly fall sick?”
Xiang Shaolong wished he could interrogate her about her continuing liaison with the despicable cad Sa Li but eventually suppressed the urge He weakly replied: “Regarding this, you have to seek the answer from Heaven”
Dong Shuzen threw herself on his chest and began crying wretchedly
Xiang Shaolong could feel her agony and stretched out his uninjured left hand, caressing her fragrant shoulder In a loving and syrieve For your future, Second Mistress ”
Dong Shuzen pitifully mourned: “All my hopes for the future can only be decided by e illness, what should I do?”
Xiang Shaolong can feel his anger stirring He lamented: “I am not the only person you can rely on Why is Second Mistress so distraught?”
Her petite frahtened her back With tear filled eyes, she questioned in a surprised tone: “What do you mean by that? Currently, Xiuzhen and I have placed all our hopes on you We do not have other arrangements”
Xiang Shaolong was filled with disdain: “If this is true, why did you secretly communicate with Sa Li yesterday?”
Dong Shuzen panicked: “That is a baseless allegation If Xiuzhen or myself is still in cahoots with Sa Li, may we die a horrible death”
Scrutinizing her body language, Xiang Shaolong can tell that she is not putting on an act Concurrently, he was enlightened about the fact that Chi Zichun is a follower of Sa Li He had intentionallyShuzen and Zhu Xiuzhen, and at the sa in preparation of laying another trap He was nearly tricked