Xi Xizhi was somewhat moved by what she saw. She swallowed hard and subconsciously turned around to look for her master.
Just as he turned around, Xi Zhen and Master Feng heard the commotion and came over.
Xi Zhen and Feng Zhenren saw the scene inside through the carriage curtain and both shook their heads.
Master Feng: "He who has done wrong cannot live. His retribution has come."
Xi Zhen looked at Xi Xizhi and said, "I know what you want to say, and I heard it all. But your master is not omnipotent. In his condition, once the demonic power starts to backfire, then medicine will be useless, and I will not be able to alleviate his pain."
“Perhaps this is the pain one has to endure for voluntarily falling into the demonic path…” Xi Zhenyi shook his head and walked to Xi Xizhi’s side.
Xi Xizhi need not say more; Xu Guoshi heard all of these words.
He looked at Dongfang Youyu through teary eyes, helplessly watching from the sidelines, unable to do anything else.
Dongfang Youyu accepted his fate and did not call for help. The pain continued, and in less than the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, Xi Xizhi saw that Dongfang Youyu's skin began to crack, and blood gushed out from his skin. In some places, the skin layer had slowly fallen off.
Xi Xizhi could no longer see his original gentle and warm demeanor; now, in her eyes, there was only a monster stained with blood.
An Honghan covered Xi Xizhi's eyes, "Be good, don't look anymore, or you'll have nightmares."
A warm touch sent a shiver through Xi Xizhi, and then, soothed by An Honghan's hand, she slowly closed her eyes.
"Grand Preceptor Xu, I have granted your request," An Honghan said, turning around and leaving with Xi Xizhi in his arms. Just before they disappeared from everyone's sight, he added, "I can let you go. I will repay the debt that Xi Xizhi owes you this time."
The moment he finished speaking, the demon-locking rope binding Dongfang Youyu fell to the ground.
Master Xu said in a hoarse voice, "Thank you."
Xi Xizhi's small body nestled perfectly in An Honghan's arms. She curiously raised her eyes and asked, "Why did you suddenly agree?"
Not only did they loosen their restraints on Dongfang Youyu, they also let him leave.
“The demonic power is uncontrollable. In less than half a month, Dongfang Youyu will explode and die.” An Honghan lowered his head and glanced at Xi Xizhi. “Since he is doomed to die, I may do Xu Guoshi a favor.”
Xi Xizhi suddenly realized.
An Honghan then asked, "Now that I have helped you repay the favor, how do you plan to repay me?"
What? ? ?
Xi Xizhi looked up in bewilderment.
An Honghan said frankly, "If you hadn't pleaded with me, even if the Grand Preceptor Xu had come to me personally, I would never have granted his request."
"But this is something that will cause you no loss whatsoever! Even if you agree, it won't have any impact whatsoever!"
"You've got a brilliant plan; it's like killing three birds with one stone."
"Moreover, Fang Youyu's death within the borders of Fengze Kingdom is detrimental to the diplomatic relations between the two countries. If we let him go, he will only live for half a month at most. Where he dies then will be none of our business!"
"Very few people know about the dragon. The people just think it's a natural disaster, and you don't need to give them an explanation."
Xi Xizhi analyzed all the pros and cons, and in the end, she still felt that freeing Dongfang Youyu from his restraints would have no impact on An Honghan, and might even be more friendly to the relations between the two countries.
An Honghan remained unmoved, saying, "But I helped you repay the favor."
Xi Xizhi: "..."
This point seems undeniable.
Knowing the man's cunning nature, Xi Xizhi gritted her teeth and stopped, saying, "Speak! What exactly do you want me to do?"
Isn't it just reminding her, 'I've already helped you repay your debt, how are you going to thank me?'
Seeing that the girl had finally gotten the hang of it, An Honghan slowly parted his lips, leaned close to her ear, and said, "Can I make any request?"
Xi Xizhi huffed, "As long as it's not too excessive."
An Honghan picked up a strand of Xi Xizhi's hair and played with it in his hand. Compared to this jet-black and shiny hair, An Honghan still preferred Xi Xizhi's previous silver-white hair, but unfortunately, it was probably not visible for the time being to avoid attracting attention.
His magnetic voice was slightly husky: "Absolutely not excessive."
"What exactly is the request? I'll agree to anything I can do."
Xi Xizhi knew the other person's character well; he certainly wouldn't ask her to do something like murder or arson. Even if she did, it would probably be something without danger.
“You can do it.” Seeing the fish take the bait, An Honghan slowly began to pull in the net, and whispered his request into her ear.
"Agree to marry me."
Xi Xizhi had just widened her eyes when she heard a certain emperor continue speaking shamelessly.
"After we go back, let's try to have a child. I have been of legal age for many years, but so far I only have children. To be honest, I really want a child that belongs to you and me."
An Honghan looked at the shocked girl, his dark, obsidian-like eyes darkening. Once she had a child, Xi Xizhi shouldn't abandon her husband and child and leave.
What?! Xi Xizhi thought she had misheard. She repeated An Honghan's words in her mind several times. When she came to her senses, her cheeks flushed. She was about to escape from An Honghan's embrace when he saw through her intentions and held her tightly with his arms.
"Good boy, promise me."
"I will never betray you."
"But...but..."
Xi Xizhi fell silent.
An Honghan thought Xi Xizhi wanted to refuse, so he immediately covered her lips with a passionate kiss.
"I really want to marry you."
An Honghan kissed her earnestly and gently, but there seemed to be a fervor in that gentleness that was irresistible.
Xi Xizhi gradually lost herself in the kiss.
Only when he noticed that Xi Xizhi was having difficulty breathing did An Honghan reluctantly leave her lips.
"I'm not asking you to agree right now. Be good, think it over carefully, okay?"
Xi Xizhi covered her swollen mouth, afraid that if she said "no," the man would lean on her again.
It's certain that she likes An Honghan.
Xi Xizhi was unsure whether she could marry An Honghan.
Hearing that An Honghan had given her time to think, Xi Xizhi no longer hesitated and said, "I will think about it carefully."
"Yes, I await your answer."
After saying that, the two returned to their carriage.
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