Chapter 172: Sudden Abandonment (2/2)

Ming Yue paused and breathed with relief before realizing something strange.

”Wait, I thought you said that you had no control over my body anymore? Why is it like this?”

”What do you think? After you dove into that water with the dragonfly, your body was put under extreme pressure. Not the mention, the thing took you by the arm and almost ripped it off with its jaw. As strong as your mind was, you barely lasted several seconds before passing out. In such a state, I was suddenly pushed into control. Luckily, you managed to force your dagger into its shell. If not, even if I took control, we would've died long ago, drowned underwater. ”

”What? What else did you do?”

”Why are you so concerned? I killed your enemies and that dragonfly, shredded its innards with Torrential Wind. Oh, but their leader ran with the corpse and ditched his own lackeys. Is there anything else you need to know?”

”I suppose not.”

”Good, you're going to wake up soon. I'll talk to you later.”

Xue Yue's voice faded away, leaving only Ming Yue to ponder the strange situation of her soul. Perhaps, Xue Yue was a way for her to move in case she lost consciousness. If it were like that, Ming Yue would be a much more dangerous opponent. Knocking her out would only result in having to fight another persona, albeit a more merciless version. The thought of it was quite strange for her.

In the real world, her eyes moved just a bit before they opened. Her body was covered with bandages and her shoulder felt incredibly sore. Internally, it was nothing more than a mess. Her energy was spent as was shown in the almost lifeless island within her. Many of her meridians were damaged though it wasn't as severe as she thought.

She couldn't help but groan against the pain.

”Oh, she's awake!”

Xukun was the first to notice and quickly helped Ming Yue sit upright. Compared to Anqing, he seemed much more nervous about Ming Yue's condition. This was pretty much the second person he had managed to befriend. Anqing quickly followed as did Ming Yue's two pets.

”Agh, where are we?” Ming Yue asked.

”The next island, the twenty-first one.”

”Oh good.”

”How are you feeling?” Anqing asked, ”Do you need any more medicine?”

”No, no, you practically covered my body in bandages. I feel much better than I did before. If I circulate my energy for the night, I should have recovered enough strength to at least walk.”

”That's good news.”

”Yes, it is.”

The two paused as they looked at Ming Yue kindly.

”You shouldn't act so recklessly, what if you had not survived?”

”Even if I didn't, we would've died either way. Besides, we're alive now, aren't we?”

Neither could refute her and sighed with dejection. Anqing's rejected face soon turned to a furious one.

”That bastard Li Baojun escaped with the Diving Dragonfly's corpse. The next time I see him, I'm going to give him some real poison.”

Her eyes showed no playfulness or kindness but fury.

”Let's get that Black Adder Moss first and then we can talk about dealing with him.”

”Oh yes, you're right. Let's grab a fair amount of it. Afterwards, we can go deal with Li Baojun.”

Ming Yue was a bit surprised by the sudden change. Perhaps, Anqing was less like a snake and more of a frog. After all, the smallest of frogs can kill a man with merely a touch. It was easier to think, that someone with a poison body has more than dabbled in poison.

In any case, she was somewhat happy that Anqing was her friend. She would not be a fun opponent.

The night passed by as Ming Yue slowly recovered. At the same time, she told the others about her quick trip into the Emerald Deepwater and how she managed to kill the Diving Dragonfly. But, she did not speak of Xue Yue as a detail like that should be kept a secret. Who knows what sort of people may want to capture her for such a thing.