Suddenly, Shen Qianxue stopped. "Ah Jin, look, we've arrived."
Su Jinxia was taken aback upon hearing this.
Then, she raised her head and rested it on Shen Qianxue's shoulder, and saw the withered tree.
It was pitch black all around, but the moonlight shone down on that tiny patch of land, illuminating the magical tree.
On one side, there is prosperity and lush foliage; on the other, there are withered and decaying trees, isolated from the world.
Shen Qianxue was somewhat excited and quickened her pace.
However, an unexpected change occurred.
As soon as Shen Qianxue stepped down, he realized that the ground was not hard enough. However, it was too late to retreat. Due to inertia, both his feet were already in the swamp when he tried to back away.
With the added weight of Su Jin, Shen Qianxue's entire calf sank in in an instant.
Pulling him out is impossible; he has no foothold, and the more you pull, the deeper he sinks.
Without a second thought, Shen Qianxue forcefully lifted Su Jin down and then threw her back down.
Su Jin rolled on the ground and got up, looking at Shen Qianxue, whose body was half buried in the swamp.
"Qianxue!"
Su Jin mustered up some unknown strength, got up, and hurriedly chased after him.
"Don't come any closer!"
Shen Qianxue shouted angrily, startling Su Jinxia into a sudden stop.
Su Jin nodded.
She was too impulsive. If she runs over now, neither of them can save the other.
Su Jin forced herself to calm down, then looked around, hoping to find something that could pull Chen Qianxue up.
However, she then realized that she was surrounded by bushes and couldn't find even a long stick.
Su Jinxia held her head, feeling dizzy and disoriented, as if she were in a state of chaos.
Time and space are gradually becoming blurred.
"Quick, go over there, to the withered tree!"
Shen Qianxue's anxious shouts seemed to come from a distant place.
Su Jin felt the darkness pulling her away, dragging her further and further away.
"Ah Jin, Ah Jin, wake up!"
Shen Qianxue was still calling her name.
Su Jin felt a sharp pain in her chest and silently chanted, "Hold on, I must hold on, Shen Qianxue is still waiting for me."
Su Jin shook her head and forced her eyes open.
"Ah Jin, quick, go around here and get to Rong Mu!"
Su Jin looked in the direction of the sound and her eyes widened instantly. Shen Qianxue was now only showing her shoulders and head!
Tears instantly blurred my vision.
Su Jinxia had never felt so powerless.
She ran over, ignoring Shen Qianxue's attempts to stop her, and threw herself onto the edge of the swamp. Then she reached out her hand to Shen Qianxue, saying, "Grab me, I'll hold you."
Shen Qianxue did not reach out, his eyes filled with reluctance. "Ah Jin, it's no use. Go back now and live a good life."
Su Jin shook her head, crying, "No, give it to me, give me your hand!"
Shen Qianxue remained unmoved.
Su Jin broke down, "I beg you..."
"Don't you love me?" Shen Qianxue suddenly frowned, her expression turning sad and sorrowful.
Su Jin burst into tears, "I was wrong, I lied to you. I love you. I was afraid you would be sad because I died, afraid you wouldn't be able to let go, so I did such a stupid thing. I'm so ridiculous!"
"It's all my fault, please forgive me."
"Please, give me your hand!"
Su Jin crawled forward regardless of the consequences, and Shen Qianxue had no choice but to offer her her hand.
Su Jin held on tightly, but the swamp had already reached Shen Qianxue's neck and was about to drown him.
Su Jin tried everything she could to stop him from sinking.
She was as anxious as an ant on a hot pan.
Shen Qianxue's face flushed red. He opened his mouth and managed to utter a few syllables with difficulty, "A-Jin, promise me, live well..."
"No! No!"
Su Jinxia trembled with fear as she watched helplessly as Shen Qianxue sank into the swamp.
In an instant, the world collapsed, and all hope vanished!
Su Jin felt like a drowning fish, unable to breathe, about to suffocate and die.
So tired, so powerless... I just want to sink into the ground.
But a faint voice always came from afar, and that voice kept her alive.
Su Jin felt pain, a pain that spread from her heart to every part of her body.
it hurts……
Suddenly, Su Jin gasped and opened her eyes in fear.
"woke up?"
"Little sister!"
Su Jin gasped for breath, staring blankly at the enlarged face before her.
Is it Fu Gang?
Wasn't he dead?
Su Jin felt short of breath and wanted to get up.
Fu Gang quickly lifted Su Jin up a little.
The scene that came into view was familiar.
A dark, damp swamp, thickets covering the ground, and withered trees overhead.
Su Jin's pupils contracted sharply, "Qianxue, Qianxue!"
Tears instantly filled her eyes, and Su Jin felt as if her heart and soul were about to break.
Fu Gang looked at Su Jinxia with heartache. When did his little sister become so fragile? She was so agitated and frightened when she woke up and couldn't see her young master.
Fu Gang patted Su Jin's back and hurriedly told her, "Young Master has gone to find the nun. He'll be back soon. Don't be afraid, we're here with you."
Su Jinxia?
"What did you say? Where did Shen Qianxue go?" Su Jinxia looked up, somewhat confused.
Fu Gang then went on to explain in more detail, “Your condition is getting worse and worse, which has worried the young master terribly. After he found the withered tree, he had us watch over you and then rushed off to find the nun.”
Su Jin was somewhat confused, pointing to the swamp ahead, "No, didn't he fall into the swamp?"
Fu Gang followed Su Jin's finger and looked in that direction, shrugged and smiled nonchalantly, "What's a little situation like this? How could it possibly stump you, young master?"
Su Jin down...
"You're not lying to me?"
"Why would I lie to you? When have I ever lied to you?" Fu Gang looked completely bewildered, but Su Jin could tell he wasn't faking it.
"Did I wake up before this?" Su Jin was somewhat speechless, but still checked again.
“Hmm…” Fu Gang scratched his head. “You were half asleep the whole way, not very clear-headed. You probably woke up a few times, but you were still confused.”
Su Jin's shoulders slumped.
So, she was just dreaming.
In a daze, I am aware of the things around me, so the dream feels exceptionally real.
Su Jin slowly exhaled, her rapidly beating heart still not calming down.
That dream still terrifies me to think about it.
"By the way, where are the others?" Su Jin remembered that in her dream, all the disciples were dead.
Before Su Jin could even finish her question, a dark-faced man approached her.
Li Hei stood to the side and behind Su Jinxia, staring intently at her. Su Jinxia was so distracted that she didn't notice him at all.
"Big brother." Tears welled up in Su Jin's eyes again as she called out to Li Hei with a wronged expression.
Upon hearing the word "big brother," Li Hei's eyes suddenly lit up, and he grinned widely, leaning closer. "Little sister?"
His tone was somewhat tentative.
Su Jin was puzzled and simply replied with a soft "Mm".
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