Chapter 278 - Heartbreak (2/2)

These words sent a shockwave throughout everyone in the square. Zi Yang’s breathing quickened. Xiao Chen’s cultivation was so much higher than his and had no reason to lie. He turned around to look at a disciple behind him and asked solemnly, “Where is Mo Hengyu?”

The disciple stammered, “Eldest Senior Brother… He said he has some business and left two days ago…”

“That monster!” Zi Yang was so furious that he was shivering. Xiao Chen said, “Sect Leader Zi Yang, thank you for saving my friend. If there’s nothing else, I’ll be taking my leave.”

Zi Yang slapped a smile on his face and said respectfully, “Let me send you down the mountain…” Even though Xiao Chen had helped him ward off an enemy, he didn’t know if it was a blessing or a curse.

“That won’t be necessary.”

Xiao Chen carried Huangfu Xin’er out of the public square. Zhiluan followed after him after making a strange yelp. When they passed by Zi Sha, Xiao Chen shot her a glance.

Zi Sha trembled. His stare shook her out of her bewilderment. She never imagined that he wasn’t Wang Luo. To think she even went to his room two days ago and made a ruckus…

When they arrived at the foot of the mountain, Xiao Chen got them a room in a tavern. The shopkeeper took notice of Huangfu Xin’er’s pale complexion and hastily said, “Young Master, your lady is very ill. Should I call a physician for you?”

“That won’t be necessary. Just bring a basin of hot water to my room. That will do.”

Inside the room, Xiao Chen carefully and meticulously lay Huangfu Xin’er on the bed and tucked her in. Zhiluan said nonchalantly, “Kid, do you know how vicious her self-attack was earlier? I think she won’t make it. What a pity…”

“Shut up!” Xiao Chen glared at him.

Moments later, a servant came up to the room with a basin of hot water. His heart jumped when he saw Huangfu Xin’er on the bed. When he left, he couldn’t help lamenting inside him, “Such a pretty lady. It’s such a pity.”

Xiao Chen picked up a heated towel and attentively wiped away the bloodstain on the corner of Huangfu Xin’er’s mouth. Memories of the past ran past his mind. If the Huangfu family hadn’t backed out of their marriage back then, things might be very different now…

The night came and went. During this time, Xiao Chen poured more True Energy into her and stabilized her condition. Still, she remained feeble. Zhiluan lay on his stomach on the window sill and said weakly, “Kid, stop wasting your energy. I’m about to starve to death. Hurry up and order some food…”

Xiao Chen ignored him. When the sun rose and sunlight was about to filter into the room, he said, “I’m going to the apothecary for some herbs. You should stay put here.”

Huangfu Xin’er’s heart meridians had suffered such great damage that his True Energy alone would be of little help. He must make the Warm Nourishment Elixir from the Elixir King Scripture. His only concern was whether he could get the rare ingredients in a small town like this.

“Go ahead, go ahead. To think I even went through life and death with you a few days ago. Now all you think about is this girl. You don’t even care if I’m dead or alive.”

Xiao Chen got up and walked to the door. Then, he spun around and said, “Don’t run around lest someone catches you and turns into a pill ingredient.”

Spirits and Immortals Town, neither small nor large, was a town with crisscrossing avenues and buildings built in an orderly fashion. A river with limpid waters cut through the town, reflecting the blue skies and white clouds above.

After visiting several apothecaries, Xiao Chen found a dozen or so of the common herbs but was still lacking a rare ingredient: the Demon’s Soul of a Snow Demon of the Heavenly Mountain. It was an incredibly rare item.

“Young Master, what do you need the Snow Demon’s Soul for? This can only be found on the Thousand Summits Mountain. You can’t find it in the shops.”

Frowning, Xiao Chen shook his head. “Thank you.” He spun around and walked out of the apothecary. The sunlight was blinding when he raised his head. He had been out for about an hour. Had Xin’er woken up? He wished Gui Xian was here now. Gui Xian would surely be able to heal her. What a pity that his medical expertise was insufficient.

He returned to the tavern after buying a few meat buns for Zhiluan. When he pushed open the door, he found the bed empty. Zhiluan was missing as well.

“Xin’er!”