Li Zengqing showed no emotion whatsoever towards Zhao Yanmo, who was spitting blood. "Everything you're doing now shows that you're prepared," he said.
She then said to the dazed Longyin Shuangshuang, "Shuangshuang, he has no way out."
Zhao Yanmo wiped the blood from the corner of her mouth without making a sound, swallowed the metallic taste in her mouth, and said, "Shuangshuang, actually, I don't have long to live."
Long Yinshuangshuang parted her lips slightly, and a faint voice escaped from her mouth, "What..."
"Actually... cough cough, Shuangshuang, as you know, I took my revenge three years ago. It was the Lingtao massacre that shocked the Three Realms. My long-standing obsession was finally resolved. It was after that that my health deteriorated."
"You are from Shennong Valley..."
How can you not be able to heal yourself?
"Shuangshuang, a doctor cannot heal himself."
Long Yinshuangshuang suddenly strode forward, grabbed Zhao Yanmo's collar, and the two were almost nose to nose.
"Your godfather is the master of Shennong Valley. What disease in the world can't he cure? How can he let you fend for yourself?"
Her voice was filled with disbelief and anger.
Physical illnesses can be cured, but mental illnesses cannot.
He looked into her eyes, his gaze firm yet tender.
Long Yinshuangshuang released her grip, and Zhao Yanmo leaned backward due to inertia.
He quickly regained his composure.
"But I don't regret it, Shuangshuang. I should have died the moment the revenge was over, but I still managed to hold on for three more years. And the most fortunate thing is that I spent the last moments of my life with you."
He extended his hand to her, "Shenjizi, he can see into everyone's life, and I am very grateful to him for bringing me here."
He struggled to shift his gaze from Long Yinshuangshuang, then looked at Li Zengqing. "Lord Li, I think we should begin soon."
Long Yinshuangshuang suddenly moved, grabbing Li Zengqing's sleeve, quite excited, "Sister, didn't you say you got a pair of artificial eyes from a blacksmith master? How come..."
"Silly girl, I only said that to comfort Mingke. If she knew that someone who had been with her for a time would gouge out his own eyes and give them to her, she definitely wouldn't be able to accept it." She patted Long Yinshuangshuang's head. "How can you be as silly as her?"
Li Zengqing's eyes were filled with pity, but it was unclear for whom.
Long Yinshuang staggered back a few steps, and her hand slipped from Li Zengqing's sleeve.
Zhao Yanmo stood up. "I did it voluntarily. Shuangshuang, I'm glad that I can still be of some use before I die."
He walked up to Li Zengqing and said, "Let's go, let's go call Mingke."
Longyin Shuangshuang was still standing there blankly.
Hearing the three people's hurried footsteps, Li Mingke stood up and asked, "Are we about to begin?"
"Um."
Li Zengqing suddenly pulled her into his arms.
"Mother?" she asked, puzzled.
Li Zengqing held her like that for a long time, saying, "It's alright."
She looked at Zhao Yanmo again and solemnly bowed deeply to him.
"Let's begin!"
...
While the tournament was in full swing outside, He Banjian was playing chess with Immortal Jinyun in the small pavilion in the backyard. The surroundings were quiet, with only the calls of wild ducks audible.
Snap—
The black pieces fell heavily.
He Banjian frowned.
"Oh dear, I lost again!" she said angrily, throwing the white piece into the chess box.
"I've played so many games with you, and I haven't won a single one!"
She puffed out her cheeks slightly, stuck out her tongue, and looked at herself with a mixture of frustration and determination.
She knew that this kind of expression was most attractive to the person in front of her.
She has learned how to perfectly imitate Lin Banjian from her previous life.
Sure enough, Immortal Venerable Jinyun stared at her, slightly lost in thought.
He suddenly laughed.
Like the melting of the first snow, He Banjian was momentarily lost in thought. She immediately lowered her head to cover her burning cheeks.
The Immortal Venerable Jinyun took in every little movement of the person in front of him.
Sure enough, this is the person he's been looking for!
Although he has been reincarnated, many of his habits are exactly the same as in his previous life.
"It's alright, you've only just started learning, it's already very good that you've done this well!"
Jinyun Immortal Venerable felt as if he had returned to many years ago, when he taught Lin Banjian to play chess in the same way. Although she had never beaten him, she continued to learn and refused to admit defeat.
The same goes for the person in front of you.
Jinyun Immortal Venerable began to review the situation. When he explained the crucial step, He Banjian suddenly screamed and covered his eyes.
Immortal Venerable Jinyun reacted quickly, rushing forward to check on him, his voice filled with undisguised worry, "Banjian, what's wrong?"
With eyes throbbing as if stabbed, He Banjian bit his tongue hard.
She could roughly guess why.
Although the words of the Immortal Venerable Jinyun were right next to her, she could no longer hear them. The throbbing pain in her eyes made her eardrums bulge, and all her attention was focused on her eyes. She could no longer feel anything outside.
Uh-oh—
Although she was clenching her teeth, groans still escaped her lips.
Jinyun Immortal Venerable thought something was wrong with her body, so he picked her up horizontally.
He knew where the disciples of Shennong Valley lived, as some of them were also participating in the competition.
"Jinyun... goodbye..."
He Banjian placed her hand lightly on Jinyun Immortal Venerable's chest. She knew what he wanted to do, but she had to stop him.
Despite being in so much pain that she almost fainted, she still managed to maintain a sliver of clarity to deal with the man in front of her.
"No, how can I be at ease with you in this state!" Immortal Venerable Jinyun insisted on taking her for a check-up.
He had just gotten her back and wouldn't allow her to suffer any more mishaps.
They finally arrived at the residence of the Shennong Valley disciples. They were startled to see Jinyun Xiancun carrying someone in his arms and quickly got up to ask what was going on.
"My wife has suddenly fallen ill, and I would appreciate it if you could help me take a look."
The disciples of Shennong Valley already understood, and the male disciples lowered their heads consciously, leaving only the female disciples to step forward and check.
He Banjian could no longer distinguish between reality and virtuality. She did whatever the female disciple did, completely acting as if she were being manipulated.
The Immortal Venerable Jinyun watched from the side, his heart filled with anxiety.
Just as He Banjian was about to bite his tongue to pieces, the strange pain in his eyes finally ended.
My mind began to clear.
The female disciple was startled to see blood all over her mouth and quickly tried to stop the bleeding.
Jinyun Immortal Venerable knelt before her, asking with concern, "Banjian, what's wrong?"
He Banjian finally understood the situation.
She couldn't let them know that there was something wrong with her eyes!
"I...suddenly have a headache."
She covered her head with her hands again, and because the posture was similar to before, Immortal Venerable Jinyun did not suspect anything.
The female disciple had been practicing medicine for many years and noticed something was wrong, but she chose to remain silent.
He Banjian looked at the female disciple with pleading eyes and gently shook his head.
The female disciple was puzzled, but remained silent.
"Judging from your appearance, you are suffering from a headache, which may be due to recent fatigue. It is nothing serious. I will prescribe some medicine for you to drink for three days and you will be fine."
Jinyun Immortal Venerable was clearly relieved. "Banjian, it's good that you're alright."
He Banjian smiled faintly, "Yes, don't worry."
After the two left with the prescription, the other disciples gathered around.
"It's obvious that the Fairy Half-Seeing doesn't have a headache!"
"I see she's covering her eyes; there's definitely something wrong with her eyes!"
Is it really okay to deceive the Immortal Venerable like this?
The female disciple calmly put away her medicine box. "What's wrong with it? You all saw it too. The Immortal Venerable and the Fairy are together. It's obvious that the Fairy is the one in control. She wants to pretend nothing happened, so I'll let her have her way."
"But……"
The female disciple interrupted the questioning, "No buts, I'll take full responsibility if anything goes wrong!"
Jinyun Immortal Venerable was still worried about He Banjian's health, so he told her to rest early.
He asked three times if she was still feeling unwell, but He Banjian just shook her head each time and told him to go about his business and not to worry about her.
"How can I ignore you? You are my wife!" he said angrily.
It's clearly not yet.
But He Banjian was really tired today, so he didn't argue and lay on the bed with his eyes closed.
Seeing her like this, Immortal Venerable Jinyun couldn't bear to disturb her, so he went to the small kitchen in the back to personally prepare the medicine.
He Banjian wearily placed his hand on his forehead.
It seems Li Mingke has found new eyes, though I wonder who he poached them from.
She recalled the cold look in Li Zengqing's eyes when he looked at her.
Forget it, why think so much? She's not as lucky as Li Mingke, who has someone do everything for her.
The images in her mind became chaotic, and finally, with a frown, she drifted off to sleep.
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