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Standing by the bed, Lin Yang yawned. No matter how energetic he was, he would feel sleepy after staying in the room for most of the day.

However, due to his duties, he really couldn't leave.

The person lying on the bed was the one the gang leader had just rescued. He had been unconscious since getting on the boat. As a "medic", he naturally had to take good care of him, moistening his lips with a wet cloth from time to time, and paying attention to whether he had a fever or shortness of breath.

This was the first time he had encountered such a "patient", who was very different from the injured guys before.

He had learned from the gang leader how to bandage a wound or save someone from drowning, but it was a real problem when someone couldn't wake up.

This guy was so thin that he was out of shape, with scars all over his body. He looked like he had been snatched back from the hands of the devil. What if he couldn't wake up? Therefore, no matter how sleepy he was, he could only stay and didn't dare to leave for a moment.

After rubbing his face again, Lin Yang picked up the kettle and poured some warm water into it. Then he took a clean cloth, dipped it in water, and moved forward to moisten his lips.

This water has sugar and salt added to it. The gang leader said it is the best way to replenish physical strength. I'm sure drinking more will wake you up.

Unexpectedly, as soon as the cloth was brought closer, the pair of tightly closed eyes suddenly opened.

Lin Yang was startled, then his brows lit up with joy: "You're awake? How do you feel? I want to..."

Before he could finish his words, his bloodshot eyes suddenly widened and his skinny hands, like chicken claws, waved violently.

With a clang, the wooden bowl fell to the ground. Lin Yang screamed, "Hey! Stop scratching... Wait, let go! Let go quickly..."

The news of Tian Yu's awakening soon reached Cheng Xi's ears. However, when she arrived with Yan Yuan, she saw an unexpected scene.

"Why did you tie him up again?" Cheng Xi asked with a frown.

Lin Yang covered his bitten hand and said with a bitter face: "Boss, this guy must be crazy. He scratched and clawed as soon as he woke up. He didn't say anything, just cried 'wuwu' randomly..."

Upon hearing this, Yan Yuan's expression changed, and he stepped forward quickly: "Tian Yu! Tian Danhui! I'm Yan Yuan, do you still remember me?"

The person on the bed seemed to have not heard these words. Even though his hands and legs were tied together, he was still struggling violently. It didn't look like he had just woken up from a coma.

This doesn't look like he's still conscious! Yan Yuan's heart sank. Could his previous guess be wrong?

Cheng Xi said, "Take away all the ropes and open the window!"

Lin Yang was startled: "Boss, he's having a hysterical episode..."

"Hurry up!" Cheng Xi rushed to the window, raised his hand and pushed the wooden window open, and a gust of sea breeze blew towards him.

Yan Yuan walked forward without saying a word and pulled off the ropes tied around Tian Yu's hands and feet.

Without the restraints, the man immediately tried to attack Yan Yuan again. Cheng Xi shouted, "Back off!"

Yan Yuan didn't understand why, but he still took a few steps back to avoid the opponent's attack.

With no one around him, Tian Yu lay on the bed, his chest heaving, staring fiercely at the people in front of him, like a wounded lone wolf.

Cheng Xi slowed down his voice: "Tian Yu, you have been released from prison and are now on a boat. There is the sea outside."

As she spoke, she pointed out the window. Not sure if she understood or not, Tian Yu looked out the window in the direction of her finger. The next moment, his pupils suddenly shrank and he suddenly pounced over there.

With a loud bang, he fell off the bed. The fall must have been quite severe, and anyone who heard it would feel their teeth clench. However, Tian Yu seemed not to feel any pain, and he supported himself and crawled forward.

His legs were completely powerless, and he could only drag his body with his arms. However, he crawled quite fast and soon reached the window.

But when he tried to stand up, he found that his two legs could not support himself and they lay limply there, completely out of control.

His nails dug into the wall and Tian Yu started scratching anxiously. The next moment, his body felt lighter and he was helped up by someone.

Yan Yuan's eyes were red and his lips were tightly pursed. He lifted Tian Yu up and made him stand upright.

However, Tian Yu seemed unaware of the people around him. He just held the window frame tightly with his skinny hands and looked out anxiously.

It was a vast expanse of blue, swaying and undulating, boundless and endless.

Tears suddenly flowed from his eyes, Tian Yu made a hoarse sound, and his whole body began to tremble.

Cheng Xi also came over and whispered, "You escaped."

Traumatic stress syndrome is a disease that is easily awakened by "situations". In Tian Yu's case, it was his imprisonment.

A confined space, having your hands and feet tied and unable to move, or even the proximity of strangers can all trigger stress disorders.

Removing him from the source of stimulation in time might help him regain his sanity.

"Mother..." Tian Yu finally uttered an ambiguous word, like a cry squeezed out of his chest.

Yan Yuan took a deep breath and swallowed his sigh.

They had inquired about the news. After Tian Yu was arrested, his mother was extremely anxious and sought help everywhere. However, his father-in-law, who had arranged the marriage a long time ago and was quite powerful, was afraid of getting into trouble and directly cancelled the engagement.

The widowed mother was so grief-stricken and angry that she fell ill in bed. When the news of the conviction came, she could no longer bear it and hanged herself.

In order to force Tian Yu to confess, the interrogator mentioned his mother more than once, but Tian Yu gritted his teeth and did not say a word. Therefore, when he heard the news, he "went crazy".

Now that he has escaped from prison, the deceased cannot come back. If I encounter such a situation, would I not go crazy?

The sobbing and wailing continued for a long time, until Tian Yu was exhausted and couldn't even hold anything with his hands, and was finally helped back by Yan Yuan.

He brought the warm sugar and salt water to his lips and took a few gulps. Then he gasped for breath and collapsed on the bed, covering his eyes with his hands.

After an unknown amount of time, a hoarse voice rang out: "Who are you and why did you save me?"

Tian Yu didn't even look at Yan Yuan, but stared at Cheng Xi instead.

Even if he is unconscious, can you tell who is the leader?

Cheng Xi waved his hand, asking the others to leave, and then he said, "My name is Cheng Xi, and I'm the leader of the Red Flag Gang. You've been implicated in my father's unjust case, so naturally I have to rescue you."

Tian Yu suddenly opened his eyes wide: "Ridiculous! General Qiu has no children..."

Cheng Xi pulled open her bun, and her black hair fell on her shoulders: "I am a woman."

Tian Yu made a slight sound in his throat and turned to look at Yan Yuan. Yan Yuan immediately said, "I was ordered to protect the young lady, and I won't be wrong."

The slightly dull eyes returned, and after a long moment of staring, Tian Yu suddenly spoke: "You joined the bandits? General Qiu's only daughter joined the bandits?"

He was a prisoner sentenced to death by imperial court, to be executed in the autumn. To be able to snatch him from prison was nothing but a bandit. Furthermore, this "Miss Qiu" had previously mentioned the "Red Flag Gang," which sounded like a gang.

General Qiu's crime was treason. He fought for a long time, refusing to lie and tarnish General Qiu's good reputation. But in the end, his only daughter and close confidants just joined the enemy?

There was madness in his eyes again, and Yan Yuan's mind suddenly tensed up, and he felt a burning pain all over his body.

They are not bandits yet, but the boat gang will definitely rebel in the future, threaten the imperial court, and seek justice for General Qiu.

However, it was difficult for him to say it in front of Tian Yu.

Tian Danhui lost his family and his future for justice, but he turned around to find that General Qiu's daughter had become a pirate at sea. How should he deal with it?

Yan Yuan was speechless, but Cheng Xi didn't hesitate. "My father risked his life to protect the country and the people, but in the end, his entire family was executed. Following the thief? May I ask where the thief is?"

Tian Yu was stunned. After a long moment, he began to chuckle, "Where is the thief? The nobles are like pigs and dogs, and the princes are all beasts! Good question, where is the thief? Ahem…"

The words that came out with laughter and coughs were like the ravings of a madman, with a ghostly aura.

Hatred is like red flames, rolling endlessly and burning people's hearts and lungs.

Of course he had reason to hate. He hated the emperor's incompetence, the powerful officials in power, the alienation from his friends and family, and even himself! If he had come to his senses sooner, hadn't taken the imperial examination, hadn't sought this worthless official position, how could his mother have been dragged down by him and hanged herself in grief? If he couldn't even fulfill his filial duty, to whom could he be "loyal"?!

After staring at the man who had fallen into madness again for a long time, Cheng Xi said, "I have established a boat gang and want to control an area of ​​the sea. Brother Tian, ​​are you willing to lend me a hand?"

The laughter stopped abruptly. Tian Yu turned his head, a cold light flashing in his red eyes: "Whoever dares to rebel, I will help him!"

Looking at those eyes, Yan Yuan was speechless.

In his impression, Tian Qianliang was an upright and strict official who would think deeply about the people and be loyal to the court.

However, now, that thin face with protruding cheekbones is filled with only deep hatred, and it no longer looks the same as before.

He might really be crazy, having been tortured by hatred and lost his mind.

Looking at that face full of hatred, Cheng Xi shook his head: "My goal is not to rebel, but to make the people live in peace and stability, and to make the world peaceful and prosperous."

This answer made Tian Yu stunned for a moment, but the next moment, he smiled: "Your father is General Qiu."

His mother died in vain, and he wished he could rush into the capital the next moment, kill the tyrant emperor, and kill all the powerful ministers.

But this Miss Qiu's entire family has died. Is she going to let her father's injustice go so easily?

Cheng Xi said, "If he were still alive, he wouldn't want to see me sacrifice my good life to fill this chasm. Treason was never the goal, only the means."

Although this sounded a bit hypocritical, Tian Yu shut his mouth and stared at the girl in front of him with his bloodshot eyes.

After a long time, he closed his eyes.

He neither agreed nor refused.

Cheng Xi didn't ask any more questions, but just reminded him: "You should take good care of yourself first. You will be able to return to the island I occupied in a few days. You can make your decision whether to go or stay then."

After neatly tying her hair, she turned and left. Yan Yuan paused and whispered, "Young lady, your character and abilities are comparable to those of a great general. Danhui, this is someone you'd risk your life to follow. Even if it's not for revenge, don't let her feelings down..."

Tian Yu didn't move.

Yan Yuan sighed and quickly followed him out.

When no one was in the room, Tian Yu started coughing softly again. His pale fingers grabbed the bed sheet, pulling out wrinkles.