Since things have come to this, this is the only way for now.
Qin Luo thought helplessly.
Now that he has made his feelings clear without reservation, and Dongfang Jinyao has not turned away, this undoubtedly means that she has not completely rejected him and still has a sliver of trust in him.
Thinking of this, Qin Luo suddenly pretended to cough violently, his body trembled violently, and he hurriedly reached out to cover the corner of his mouth, the blood that had once again seeped out from between his fingers.
This scene happened to fall into Dongfang Jinyao's eyes.
She instinctively wanted to rush forward to help, but stopped helplessly after taking just one step. At this moment, her spiritual energy was completely dissipated, and she was unable to use it to save Qin Luo as freely as before.
She could only bite her lower lip tightly, her heart wavering between conflict and struggle.
Then she turned her head away, not wanting Qin Luo to see her expression, and said stiffly, her tone carrying a hint of her usual spoiled manner, yet unable to hide her concern:
"Hurry up and use your white mist to heal yourself, don't try to tough it out here! I really don't know why you're being so stubborn!"
Upon hearing this, Qin Luo's lips unconsciously curled up slightly, and he was about to say something expressing his gratitude.
Dongfang Jinyao seemed to have sensed his intentions, and became angry and embarrassed as if her thoughts had been seen through.
He abruptly turned his head, his face showing a feigned fierce anger, and said gruffly:
"Let's leave it at that, and don't spout any more nonsense! I'll just pretend those words passed by. If you bring them up again, I'll explore these ruins myself and never care whether you live or die!"
Finally, the momentum was stabilized, and Qin Luo breathed a sigh of relief.
Although Dongfang Jinyao's attitude seemed tough at the moment, she was actually somewhat moved by her own actions in saving her.
If we continue to bring up those topics, we might really anger this young lady and make the atmosphere that we just managed to ease tense up again.
Most importantly, he couldn't possibly accept that this young lady came out without any life-saving items. Her previous actions were merely to earn more admiration points. After all, he had already tried to achieve his goal in one step, but it was still quite difficult.
Otherwise, he could have landed smoothly using his physical strength instead of landing on his back like this...
Thinking of this, Qin Luo said no more, only sighed softly.
As the white mist gradually dissipated from his body, his previously pale face slowly regained some color, and his breathing became much more stable.
Feeling that he had recovered enough, Qin Luo straightened up and looked at Dongfang Jinyao, who was not far away.
Just as he was about to say something, he was met with Dongfang Jinyao's wary gaze.
She stared intently at Qin Luo, seemingly wary of something, and without uttering a word, strode towards the building brimming with spiritual energy.
This startled Qin Luo, his smile instantly freezing on his face. He inwardly chuckled bitterly, realizing this was the consequence of overexertion.
With no other choice, he sighed and quickened his pace to catch up.
Along the way, Dongfang Jinyao walked briskly, her eyes fixed straight ahead, deliberately keeping her distance from Qin Luo. Qin Luo, however, didn't seem to notice, following leisurely within a certain range behind her.
When their gazes swept across an open space and landed on the somewhat dilapidated building...
All around were scattered pebbles, highlighting a sense of desolation in the barren landscape.
The building stands alone on the mountaintop after the open space, its walls mottled and bricks peeling off, revealing the jagged cross-section inside.
Part of the roof has collapsed, and the remaining beams lie crookedly, swaying precariously in the wind, looking as if they could collapse completely at any moment.
However, amidst this desolation, a striking spiritual aura emanates from the buildings.
This place, devoid of spirits, appears exceptionally eerie.
A hint of surprise flashed in Dongfang Jinyao's eyes. Her long-suppressed desire to explore was instantly ignited, and she unconsciously took a step forward, wishing she could rush to the building immediately.
Seeing her anxious expression, Qin Luo shook his head helplessly. But at that moment, his body trembled without warning, and a strong instinctive warning spread throughout his body.
"Watch out! Danger!"
Qin Luo instantly became alert and whispered a warning.
The words were spoken, but it was already too late. The moment Dongfang Jinyao stepped into the open area of rubble, countless stones on the ground transformed into a dense swarm of insects, sweeping towards her in an overwhelming rush.
The countless round mouthparts, with their sharp, fine teeth gleaming with a chilling light, sent shivers down one's spine.
This horrifying scene turned Dongfang Jinyao's face instantly pale. Overwhelmed by fear, her hands trembled uncontrollably, and in her panic, she hastily pulled a golden talisman from her sleeve.
However, the moment the talisman appeared in her hand, she realized with despair that she couldn't circulate any spiritual energy in her body at all. This talisman was now nothing more than a useless piece of paper in her hands.
The insect's speed was astonishing; in the blink of an eye, it had already closed in on Dongfang Jinyao.
"No? You're telling me she's a cultivator who has transcended the Spirit Tribulation level?"
Qin Luo cursed inwardly, and in the nick of time, he instantly closed in. He suddenly reached out and grabbed Dongfang Jinyao's waist, pulling her behind him with force.
At the same time, a ghostly light appeared above his feet, and he stomped down hard.
With this stomp, the ground trembled, and then a wave of energy rapidly spread outwards from the center of Qin Luo's foot. The surrounding air was also shaken by this force, emitting a muffled roar.
With this tremor, countless insects were violently swept up and flung away.
They struggled helplessly in the air, emitting a chilling hissing sound.
Taking advantage of the moment, Qin Luo didn't hesitate. He quickly bent down, picked up Dongfang Jinyao who hadn't yet recovered from her shock, and fled backward like lightning.
The shadowy figure left a blurry afterimage in the air, moving at incredible speed, leaving only a wisp of wind whistling past its ears. Dongfang Jinyao clung tightly to Qin Luo's neck, her face still as pale as snow, her eyes still filled with lingering fear.
As the two left the open area, the insects, after a brief period of chaos, quickly disappeared back into their original hiding place.
The once dense swarm of insects vanished without a trace, leaving only a desolate expanse of rubble...
After realizing that the deadly threat on his body had dissipated, Qin Luo stopped and looked around warily, not daring to relax in the slightest.
When Dongfang Jinyao came to her senses, she found herself being held in his arms again. She felt a mix of emotions, considering how little time had passed.
A blush unconsciously rose on her fair cheeks, spreading from her ears to her cheeks, reflecting the girl's shyness.
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