1043 Perplexed and Smitten 103 (2/2)

\”The place where I used to live. It's called Mount Wanyan. Although it might be a little far and remote, it's a wonderful place that not many can find. Let's go, I'll take you there,\” Xiao Chenyang said in a mellow tone, sounding much less aloof than before.

Jin Qingyan felt his body being lifted up and propelled into the air rapidly.

He stared wide-eyed at the ground below him, which seemed to get farther and farther. He could not help but be shell-shocked.

Staring at how frightened he was, Xiao Chenyang burst into laughter and said, \”You used to be much more skilled and formidable than I am. I can't believe you'd need my help today. Oh how times have changed.\”

\”Shut up.\”

As soon as he finished speaking, Xiao Chenyang brought him to a place near the summit of the mountain.

There was a cave that could fit about three people at a time, and it was extremely bright.

\”Apart from the way you just brought me up here, is there any other route?\”

\”Of course not. I enjoy peace and tranquility. There are very few people around this mountain and I rarely see anyone here. However, I still have to take precautions against trespassers and stop them from ruining my peace.\”

\”You're good at finding places.\” Jin Qingyan did not find the place warm at all. In fact, it was rather cool and breezy.

He initially thought there would be nothing much in the cave. However, the moment he entered, he realized that he had underestimated what was inside.

The interior was just like a mini-mansion. Although it was not exactly spacious, it was fully equipped with the necessary items, except electricity and electronic devices.

\”Don't you feel bored in a world without electricity?\”

\”I've gotten used to it.\”

A box of candles caught Jin Qingyan's eye and he asked, \”Wouldn't it be easier to buy a torchlight?\”

\”Habits are hard to kick. I'm used to using candles. Sit here and wait for me.\”

Xiao Chenyang then walked to a tightly-shut stone door and stopped in front of it.

He pressed the switch of the contraption, after which the heavy stone door opened with a loud bang. He entered alone and exited again five minutes later.

He was holding a cup of bright red liquid in his hands.

He walked toward Jin Qingyan and handed the cup to him.

Jin Qingyan felt his senses being attacked by the strong metallic odor of blood. He could not help but feel queasy when he took the cup of blood.

\”Finish it. You may consider carefully. There would be no turning back once you drink it. Take care.\”

\”I won't make any decisions that I'll regret.\” As soon as he finished speaking, he placed the cup near his lips and downed the blood in one go in front of Xiao Chenyang.

The smell was extremely overbearing.

He clenched his fists tightly and curbed his urge to throw up.

\”Rinse your mouth,\” said Xiao Chenyang, handing him a glass of clean water.

Jin Qingyan gargled some water to rinse his mouth numerous times. However, the odor of blood still lingered in his mouth.

Just as he was about to rinse it again, he felt a sudden chilliness that penetrated through his bones, all the way to his heart.

Jin Qingyan turned pale as he felt a sudden excruciating pain in his chest.

Xiao Chenyang squatted down and stared at him. \”It'll feel terrible, lie down for a while.\”

He sat down as instructed while his body began to quiver uncontrollably. He could not help but grunt in pain.

He grabbed onto the sides tightly while the veins popped up on the back of his hands.

After waiting for a long while, he began trembling even more vigorously from head to toe.

Afraid that he wouldn't be able to pull through, Xiao Chenyang said, \”Think about the love of your life…\”