A man-eating light emanated from the nine-tailed fox's eyes, causing people to tremble.
Hurry up and leave Jimo. Why waste your energy here?
He just looked at me, his face pale and his steps slightly unsteady, yet he still came over step by step.
I bent down, adopting a defensive posture.
A slight soreness in my lower back.
I am physically weak and have been chronically ill, so back pain is inevitable. But this time, it came on so suddenly that I could barely support myself with my injured leg. Now, with this pain in my waist, my body swayed violently.
Fortunately, it stabilized. Looking up, a cunning glint flashed in the nine-tailed fox's eyes. For some reason, I felt that this glint diminished the sinister aura considerably.
It lowered its head, its sharp teeth slightly exposed, and its warm, moist breath brushed against my face. Surprisingly, there was no foul smell like that of a wild beast's mouth; it was as clean as its snow-white fur.
Ji Mo waved his sword again, the sword energy whistling through the wind, causing Jiuwei to glance at him again.
Is he out of his mind?
This time, the Nine-Tailed Fox turned and ran towards him. I threw all my hidden weapons, but I couldn't make it turn back.
He hurriedly stepped forward, but was glared back sharply by Ji Mo.
I paused, stunned. His gaze held the carefree, domineering air of someone wielding a sword, but also something indescribable. I understood, however, that he didn't want a woman to shield him from harm or death. He was a proud man, and ultimately so. Even in death, he would die alone, exhausted and defeated, not linger behind a woman. That would be the greatest disgrace for him.
I understand, but I can't help but worry.
Seeing him bleeding with every step he took, who could feel at ease? If I were a man, I would help him, like Mao Tui'er and the others, even if it meant just being a cook like Lao Pao. It would be better than this, hiding under his wing, only able to watch, unable to help him no matter how close I am.
He was born as a woman, but she couldn't help him, and to make matters worse, she was born with this strange appearance.
He was locked in combat with the Nine-Tailed Fox, gradually losing his strength, and a sharp sword spun and fell from the air. I had never seen him drop his sword, not even in the past. Even when the most terrifying dragon roared out and everyone was stunned, he always held his sword steadily.
Before I could think any further, he suddenly leaped up and reached behind the Nine-Tailed Fox's head. At that moment, the Nine-Tailed Fox opened its mouth wide and lunged at him, as if he were about to leap into its mouth.
Suddenly, a gaze fell upon me, and I understood what was happening. I quickly threw the short sword I was carrying at him. Every time I threw a hidden weapon, I missed, but every time I caught one, only he caught it perfectly. This time was no different.
He swung his sword as if slashing at the top of the nine-tailed fox's head. For some reason, the short sword seemed to suddenly possess divine power in his hands.
For a fleeting moment, I felt somewhat relieved. However, it was only a fleeting moment.
The Nine-Tails seemed to know what he was about to do, and its blade-like teeth snapped at him with even more ferocity.
They looked as if they were going to die together, attacking each other without avoiding each other.
In that instant, I don't know how I reacted, but in that instant, when I realized what was happening, I was already between him and the Nine-Tailed Fox, my waist being held in the Nine-Tailed Fox's mouth.
Pain. Now I finally understand what it feels like to be cut in half at the waist.
His sword finally pierced the Nine-Tailed Fox's crown, and after delivering many more blows, the enormous monster collapsed to the ground with a thud.
Without support, I immediately knelt down. Biting my lip and looking at Ji Mo's expression, I suddenly wanted to say something apologetic. I was sorry that I hadn't shown him the pride of a man, that I hadn't obediently hidden behind him, waiting to reap the benefits.
Perhaps my thoughts were wandering, for for a moment his usually calm eyes were filled with panic, a chaotic mess that defied all logic. But in an instant, he calmed down again and returned to his usual self.
“We’ll go find Mr. Xu, nothing will happen.” His words were accompanied by his pale face.
I nodded.
He panicked and fought recklessly, only remembering to find Fu Xi, but forgetting about the Nine-Tailed Fox. He panicked, even his eyes betrayed him. Because he knew that no matter the time or his identity, he was the one who couldn't afford to lose his composure.
I tugged at his sleeve to remind him, and he paused for a moment before realizing what I meant. He cut off the nine-tailed fox, carefully put it away, and left with me.
He was a bit noisy that day. Although his jokes could be a little exasperating on others, he went a little too far that day.
He didn't want me to sleep. I was tired, but Qingqiu Mountain was so vast; heaven knew where Fuxi might be. He was an elusive figure; even if we searched for him for three days and three nights, turning Qingqiu Mountain upside down and digging three feet into the ground, he still wouldn't show himself. There was nothing we could do about him. And when he finally decided to appear, he would suddenly reappear before someone else, which would almost certainly startle them.
I didn't want to wait for three days and three nights, nor did I want to be suddenly startled. I'd rather just fall asleep. That's how nine-tailed foxes are; there probably aren't any more wild beasts nearby, and with Ji Mo around, it should be safe.
I even selfishly ignored Ji Mo's wounds and fell asleep against his wishes.
That sleep seemed rather long, filled with all sorts of bizarre and fantastical dreams.
My father, my mother, my sister… I dreamt of almost everyone I know, everyone who has ever been by my side, even for a fleeting moment. Each face was incredibly clear, yet I couldn't remember what they did or said. Only the dream about Jimo—I knew it clearly, I knew exactly what I dreamt about.
Because I had that dream.
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