Chapter 15: Robbery Someone is lying.
Fireworks exploded above their heads, and Ying Bu Ran, who was hugged tightly, felt like she was dreaming.
Did Zhao Qingxun really... agree? Did she really like him?
Ying Bu Ran raised his head, looked directly into Zhao Qingxun's eyes, and asked nervously, "Really? Do you really like me too?"
"I don't know what love is, but I feel that I do have different feelings for you." Zhao Qingxun said, and after a while of hesitation, he looked straight into her eyes.
Ying Bu Ran could not see any lies in her eyes, and his heart gradually calmed down. Then he was filled with a full sense of happiness, as if he was dreaming.
Zhao Qingxun heard her mumbling and said, "It's not a dream. The wind is strong tonight. How about we go back after the fireworks show is over?"
Ying Bu Ran nodded and tried to lean on Zhao Qingxun. Seeing that she did not object, he breathed a sigh of relief. He continued to look up at the fireworks blooming and couldn't help laughing out loud.
I didn't expect that I could get what I wanted when my life was about to come to an end.
After that, there were no major changes in their lives. They still maintained their original pace of life, but when they occasionally looked at each other, they no longer avoided looking, but smiled at each other.
Unfortunately, this kind of life did not last long. After a few weeks, Zhao Qingxun suddenly became busy, often setting out on missions and coming back very late.
"Welcome back. You came back very late this time. Do you need me to prepare some hot water for you? Take a bath to relieve your fatigue?" Ying Buyan had already finished practicing in the cold pond, wiped his head and prepared to go to bed, when Zhao Qingxun pushed the door open and came back exhausted.
Being the sect master's disciple is really tiring. Lately, all the peaks have come to her for matters big and small, but the sect master has gone away and is nowhere to be seen. More things fall on Zhao Qingxun's head.
Seeing Zhao Qingxun, who looked visibly haggard, Ying Bu Ran felt distressed, but because of her limited strength and the fact that she had contributed very little to the sect, she could not help Zhao Qingxun at all.
Zhao Qingxun nodded. He wanted to hug Ying Bu Ran, but then he thought of how dusty he was, so he patted her head instead. He smiled and said, "I'm sorry to bother you. I've been busy with a lot of tasks within the sect lately, so I may not be able to spare the time to accompany you. Sorry."
"It's okay, but can I ask what's going on?" Ying Bu Ran shook his head, skillfully used the Fire Spirit Stone to heat water, and asked while the water was boiling.
Zhao Qingxun thought for a moment and tried to explain, focusing on the key points. "It's actually about the Sky Wrath. It's happening more frequently now, and we need to isolate those afflicted as quickly as possible while also finding a way to treat them."
Was it the Wrath of Heaven again? Ying Bu Ran nodded, understanding roughly what was happening. She had a feeling that the increasing frequency of the Wrath of Heaven might indicate something major was about to happen. However, considering that Zhao Qingxun didn't want her to delve into this matter, she didn't ask.
But remembering Qi Yiwen's previous speculation, Ying Bu Ran worriedly warned: "I see... You guys should be more careful too. I heard it might be contagious."
"Well, we will be careful, thank you for the reminder." Zhao Qingxun chuckled, rubbed Ying Bu Ran's head, then put his forehead against hers and said softly.
Ying Bu Ran's face turned red in an instant. She could even feel Zhao Qingxun's warm breath hitting her heart from time to time.
She stood there for a long time without reacting. Only after Zhao Qingxun finished his bath did she come to her senses, chuckled, and threw herself on the bed.
Zhao Qingxun rubbed her head again, then raised his hand to turn off the light. Just as Ying Bu Ran was about to close her eyes, she heard her say, "By the way, if someone asks you out during this time, don't answer."
"Don't worry, that won't happen. Senior Sister Cheng has gone on a long-term mission, and Fellow Daoist Qi is also running around now, so no one is looking for me." Ying Bu Ran rubbed his eyes, a little confused.
A while ago, Cheng Banxia suddenly received a message that she had to carry out a secret mission. No one could contact her during the process. Now the only person Ying Buyan could contact was Qi Yiwen.
Qi Yiwen would definitely not contact her to go out, so why was he asking this?
Ying Bu Ran's sleepiness disappeared instantly. He looked at Zhao Qingxun nervously and asked, "You say that, does that mean someone might attack me?"
Zhao Qingxun rubbed her head, signaling her not to be nervous. "Yes, we recently discovered traces of people from Wind Chasing City near the sect, so I'm a little worried." Then she changed the subject and said, "But as long as you don't leave this peak, you'll be fine."
She reached out and held him in her arms, saying, "As long as I'm here, nothing will happen."
Zhao Qingxun patted Ying Bu Ran's back, again and again, which not only soothed Ying Bu Ran, but also increased her sleepiness.
Holding on to his last bit of energy, Ying Bu Ran asked curiously, "Okay, I swear I'll never leave this courtyard. So, what is Wind Chasing City?"
"At present, we only know that it is a group of independent cultivators that do not belong to any sect. Their purpose is unknown. We still cannot figure out their logic, so it is better to be cautious." Zhao Qingxun explained. Seeing that Ying Bu Ran's eyelids were beginning to fight, he reached out and gently covered his eyes, closing them, and said softly, "Don't think about it anymore. Go to bed early."
Ying Bu Ran nodded, suppressed the uneasiness in his heart, closed his eyes obediently, and fell asleep in a short while.
The next day, Zhao Qingxun had nothing to do and stayed by Ying Bu Ran's side. Neither of them mentioned the wrath of heaven or their approaching death. They spent the day peacefully in the yard, admiring the flowers and playing with the birds, watching the sun rise and set.
I thought I could return to my previous more leisurely days, but who would have thought that the previous busyness was just the beginning. After that, Zhao Qingxun even did not return home for a few nights, and only sent greetings on the Tianling Mirror.
Ying Bu Ran was brushing the Tian Ling Mirror, feeling a little bored. As if sensing her emotions, Luo Xing Hua also felt a little depressed.
After supplying Luoxinghua with a little spiritual energy to keep it alive, Ying Bu Ran secretly dragged out the box he had hidden earlier from under the bed and opened it, wondering if he could find a storybook to read.
After flipping through it, the storybook that I had wanted to take a peek at from time to time became boring again.
"I'm so bored. Who should I talk to? Qingxun? Maybe he's busy. Senior Sister Cheng...is still not online. Fellow Daoist Qi is here." Ying Bu Ran took out the Tianling Mirror, and there was only one avatar lit on it.
It’s a good opportunity to ask about the things in Zhuifeng City. Qi Yiwen is out and about every day, so he should know more.
Although it was late at night, Qi Yiwen responded as soon as the message was sent: "Chasing Wind City? Why are you asking this all of a sudden?"
Ying Bu Ran painstakingly typed each word. It hadn't been long, and her pronunciation was still a little rusty. "Qing Xun said that there have been people from Zhuifeng City active nearby recently, so I should be careful."
Qi Yiwen sent a thoughtful emoji, and then quickly sent a long message: "I see... I do know a little about Wind Chasing City. They are an organization dedicated to fighting against Sky Wrath and Sky Sacrifice. They don't trust Xuanmen and have been investigating and stopping Sky Wrath in their own way."
After a pause, Qi Yiwen asked again: "Did she ask you to stay away from Wind Chasing City?"
"Yes, it's best not to contact."
There was another long silence, so long that Ying Bu Ran suspected she was about to fall asleep. Only then did Qi Yiwen send another message: "I think this is an opportunity."
Ying Bu Ran blinked, not quite understanding: "Opportunity?"
Qi Yiwen: "Remember what I told you before, don't stay where you are? This is an opportunity."
"If you have the chance, follow the people from Wind Chasing City and leave. The farther the better."
Ying Bu Ran was shocked. The more anxiously he typed, the slower he typed and the more likely he was to make mistakes. By the time he finished typing the next sentence, his palms were sweating with anxiety. "Why do you say that?"
Qi Yiwen on the other end wasn't anxious. He waited patiently until she finished typing before replying, "The most I can tell you is that this is related to your death. I can't say more. There's no harm in leaving."
Ying Bu Ran was silent for a moment before replying with the last sentence: "...I understand. Thank you."
After saying goodbye to Qi Yiwen, Ying Bu Ran lay on the bed but could not sleep at all, with Qi Yiwen's words just now in his mind.
She asked her to leave with the people from Wind Chasing City, which should be a way to avoid death.
But Zhao Qingxun asked her to stay here and not leave.
So, was the sect the final place of his death? But why? Why here? Or was his death triggered after he left?
One of the two people is lying.
She believed in Zhao Qingxun from the bottom of her heart, but for some reason, there was a voice in her heart telling her to run.
A deliberately suppressed sound of footsteps was heard, and Ying Bu Ran immediately stood up and listened carefully. Is it Zhao Qingxun who is back?
No, it's not. If it was Zhao Qingxun, she wouldn't stay outside the window. She would come in directly or go to the partition.
Who is that approaching?
The window paper was poked and a tube was inserted into it. Ying Bu Ran lay down gently, trying not to make any sound, while holding his breath and closing his eyes.
After a while, the person outside the window left, then gently pushed open the door, slowly walked to the window, and stretched out his hand.
The moment the hand touched the quilt, Ying Bu Ran turned over and kicked the man fiercely, then ran out of the door.
The intruder's cultivation level was higher than hers, so she couldn't stay here. She didn't know why the courtyard's defense array hadn't activated, but fortunately, there was another location with a defense array, so she could just escape there.
It was just a good plan, but I didn't expect there would be another person in the yard.
Seeing that he could not escape, Ying Bu Ran immediately drew his sword to fight the enemy. Although he swung the sword with all his strength, he was ultimately no match for the two men. After his sword was knocked away, another man covered his mouth and nose with a handkerchief from behind.
Ying Bu Ran tried to hold his breath as fast as possible, but still inhaled some gas and passed out.
It was unknown how long it took before she woke up. She felt dizzy and a little dazed.
She was in a carriage? Just now... Ying Bu Ran sat up immediately, then felt dizzy again and almost fell down, but was supported by someone.
Ying Bu Ran recognized that the person who was holding him was the one who had knocked him unconscious. The other person had a calm expression on his face, with his hands folded across his chest, leaning against the carriage with his eyes closed to rest.
"Don't try to take weapons or contacts. We've already searched you." Seeing Ying Bu Ran subconsciously touching his waist, the woman said calmly, her voice sounding a little gentle.
But in this gentleness, Ying Bu Ran could also hear a hint of danger: "Who are you? What do you want to do?"
The woman straightened Ying Bu Ran and sat him back in his seat. She chuckled and said, "Please believe we mean no harm. Let's talk. Let me introduce myself. My name is Yun Xiangwan, and she is Sinuo. We are from Zhuifeng City."
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