Then, one, two... figures emerged from the darkness...
The villagers, carrying torches or candles, cautiously ventured out.
Seeing the prisoners from the Prince's Mansion and the Duke of Huguo's Mansion lying to one side, Ning Xi'er, Xie Zhun and the others were not alarmed at all and suppressed their panic.
Originally, only the village chief knew the identities of Ning Xi'er, Xie Zhun, and others...
Now that the villagers know the general outline, it's impossible for them not to be shocked.
Xie Zhun's conversation with Meng Yi and the county government leaders was not loud, but because of the quiet and empty night, the sound could be faintly heard from behind.
Without the village chief needing to give any instructions, the villagers' eyes already spoke volumes about their stance.
Eunuch Xu, along with Xuanfeng and Xuanshuang, returned the tools the villagers had given them to the villagers...
One of the villagers spoke up, "We all heard what His Highness just said..."
The villagers looked in Xie Zhun's direction, and Xie Zhun turned his wheelchair around and looked in that direction.
The villagers said, "Your Highness, rest assured. Your Highness, the Princess, and the General all have the people's best interests at heart. If you need anything in the future, please don't hesitate to give the order..."
We all follow Your Highness...
"As Your Highness commands!"
The other villagers chimed in.
Xie Zhun suddenly smiled and exchanged a smile with Ning Xi'er, Zheng Ye, and Eunuch Xu.
Even if one is miraculously saved, there is still the motivation to fight.
Not everyone and everything is so disheartening.
The four maids, Haitang, Aoxue, and the others, delivered Ning Xi'er's ointment to the noses of people in the Prince's Mansion and the Duke's Mansion...
More than a hundred people gradually regained consciousness.
They knew nothing about what had happened.
Xie Zhun nodded sincerely. Eunuch Xu and the village chief invited everyone to go back to their rooms to rest. The people from the Prince's Mansion and the Duke of Huguo's Mansion continued to lie on their makeshift beds on the floor.
"Let's train!"
After a moment of silence, Xie Zhun took the initiative to propose to Ning Xi'er.
Ning Xi'er pulled out some wine and meat from her spatial storage and placed it in Xingming's hand, reminding them not to let their guard down...
Although Meng Yigang is dead, Yan Lang will not launch an attack for the time being, but it is hard to guarantee that other forces will not launch a sneak attack.
After being released from the spatial dimension and regaining consciousness, Qin Yuan originally intended to report the findings of their surroundings to Xie Zhun...
Wei Xunfang reached out and stopped Qin Yuan, telling him to rest and they could discuss it again tomorrow.
Her gaze toward Xie Zhun remained calm, but there was a hint of heartache in it.
"Old Taoist priest..."
Ning Xi'er called out to Xingming, who immediately understood and assumed a magical stance...
Ning Xi'er quickly brought Xie Zhun into the space.
They took Xie Zhun to the rehabilitation room via elevator.
Finally, only the two of them remained. Ning Xi'er squatted down and looked at Xie Zhun.
He held Xie Zhun's hand tightly, which was resting on his knee, without saying a word.
Xie Zhun displayed many expressions tonight: fierce, gentle, sarcastic...
At this moment, however, he was expressionless, yet remarkably relaxed.
After a moment, he looked at Ning Xi'er and stroked the hair by her ear. "Did I scare you today?"
Ning Xi'er tilted her head slightly and brought her cheek to his palm.
"No."
Xie Zhun was somewhat surprised, but it also seemed to make sense.
She has faced life-or-death situations several times in order to protect him; she is very strong.
Xie Zhun's voice held a hint of disgust, "I'm very good at killing, and I've killed many people..."
Ning Xi'er suddenly smiled, as if comparing herself to him, "I'm also very good at killing, I've killed a lot..."
There was no surprise in Xie Zhun's eyes, only an uncontrollable tenderness, "You and I are different..."
Even if you've killed someone, you still exude the aura of a living person, while I...
I'm so fed up with all of this, I wish I could just kill every single one of these persistent pursuers!
Ning Xi'er could understand; the journey of two months, the dangers they encountered, might exceed the sum of several lifetimes for an ordinary person...
Xie Zhun leaned down and gently wrapped one arm around Ning Xi'er, "I'm just worried..."
From now on, my hands will be stained with more blood, and I will cause more killing...
I'm worried that by then, you'll be disgusted with me...
Ning Xi'er cupped his head in her hands, "Those who achieve great things always have to bear more responsibility than others..."
Sometimes, killing is done to save more lives.
As long as we stay true to ourselves, know the path we want to take, and have a clear conscience...
Overcoming obstacles is inevitable...
Having come this far, Xie Zhun is certainly not easily swayed or weakened...
It was only because Ning Xi'er was there that she saw him trying his best to suppress his killing intent, which made him uneasy.
Ning Xi'er understood, and hugged him back, gently comforting him:
"Why should we let the enemy lead us by the nose when they are relentlessly pursuing us?"
You are human, not a god. As a human, you get tired sometimes.
I have experienced the profound feeling of being abandoned by my loved ones.
Constantly taking hits will eventually lead to exhaustion. What can revitalize someone and reignite their fighting spirit...
It's about a better life, not just escaping capture.
Ning Xi'er grasped Xie Zhun's hand tightly, saying with reverence, "Your Highness has greater burdens to carry, a wider world to explore..."
Don't let these petty villains dampen your fighting spirit.
You already know my capabilities. The harm your loved ones have caused you, I cannot undo...
From now on, let me be your knife, your sword, to cut away the thorns in your path, to create new worlds for you...
"No!"
Xie Zhun pressed his cool fingers against Ning Xi'er's lips, cutting off her words, "You will never be my sword, I promise!"
You are the most important person to me!
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