In the dimly lit tree hollow, Bai Hao was surprised to find such a spacious hollow in the tree canopy, about a third the size of a normal room, which would be perfectly suitable for living.
This tree canopy is practically a palace!
Although there weren't many things here, and the tree hollow was just a white cloth spread on a pile of hay to serve as a bed, it was already quite good under these circumstances.
The decorations were simple, with many dried but not completely withered flowers hanging on the cave walls, adding a few colors to the scene, and a faint fragrance permeated the air.
"Bai Hao, you haven't had a proper rest for many days, have you? Go to sleep first." Standing in front of the bed, Ouyang Yan lowered her head slightly, fidgeting nervously with her hands behind her back, and said somewhat helplessly.
"Hmm, I really... haven't slept in a long time." Muttering to himself, Bai Hao slowly sat down against the cave wall, a wave of weariness washing over him.
He can stay awake all the time, but that doesn't mean he won't get tired, especially in this relaxing environment where he can unwind and get some rest.
The surroundings suddenly fell silent. Ouyang Yan was stunned for a moment before she saw Bai Hao slowly lying down, and a look of heartache appeared in her eyes.
"It must have been a tough journey for you..." She squatted down beside him, picked up a thin blanket, and was about to cover Bai Hao with it.
Suddenly, Bai Hao turned around and pinned her down.
"ah--!"
Ouyang Yan almost screamed. Looking at the face so close to hers, her heart leaped into her throat. She clutched her collar, her face flushed, and stammered:
"You...you weren't asleep? What...what are you going to do..."
"Don't you know what I'm going to do?" Bai Hao looked at her closely, his heavy breathing hitting Ouyang Yan's face, tickling her cheeks and making them burn.
"Ouyang, is it okay..."
Gazing into Bai Hao's burning gaze, Ouyang Yan's cheeks burned like fire. She bit her red lips tightly, slowly closed her eyes, loosened her clenched hands, and gently nodded.
"Um……"
...
"Junior Sister, it seems you slept well last night." Looking at Ouyang Yan's rosy complexion, Duan Qiyun couldn't help but tease her. The other disciples joined in the teasing, making Ouyang Yan blush slightly, and she softly retorted...
"Senior Sister!"
Bai Hao also emerged from the tree hollow. Seeing Duan Qiyun and the others chatting, he walked up to Ouyang Yan, unabashedly placing his large hand over her delicate hand, and said:
"Senior Sister Duan, you can't bully our Ouyang like this."
Hearing Bai Hao's words, Duan Qiyun laughed even harder, "So soon she's your Ouyang? She's also our Yan'er."
The crowd burst into laughter again, and Ouyang Yan blushed deeply, but her happy smile was radiant.
A joyful atmosphere filled the treetops, with most people smiling. However, no one noticed that in a corner, Sun Rong's expression was not so pleasant; in fact, it held a hint of resentment...
Just then, someone returned from outside, saying excitedly, "Senior sister, someone's here."
...
Under the tree canopy.
Zheng Long, leading the disciples of the Fallen Sea Sect behind him, broke through the encirclement of the Soul Separation Sect in a rather disheveled manner, and fought his way out to the tree canopy.
At this moment, the people in the treetops also came down.
"Zheng Long!"
Upon seeing Zheng Long and other familiar faces, Bai Hao couldn't help but shout excitedly.
"Senior Brother?!"
Upon seeing Bai Hao, Duan Qiyun, and the others, Zheng Long and his group's expressions changed from surprise to excitement, and tears welled up in their eyes.
Even the usually aloof Zheng Long couldn't help but tear up, secretly wiping away his tears.
"Alright, it's alright, it's alright. It's good that you're here, it's good that you're here." Bai Hao comforted their junior brothers and sisters...
Zheng Long and his group weren't so lucky; of the original five, only five remained. And without Bai Hao, the endless soul separations were driving them to the brink of nervous breakdown, leaving them in constant fear. If it weren't for Zheng Long holding on, they would likely have been wiped out long ago, let alone survived until now.
"Alright, alright, everything will be alright," Bai Hao comforted them, soothing their frightened hearts.
"Yes, everything will be alright," Duan Qiyun comforted her.
Now that Zheng Long and the others have returned, the two sects have merged, and their strength has been somewhat restored.
Duan Qiyun and the others had originally planned to leave the treetops today and head to more distant places to search for clues to their way home. But now that Zheng Long and the others have arrived, they have to postpone their plans for a while.
We need to wait until Zheng Long and the others have recovered.
“Junior Brother Bai, there aren’t many Saint Luo Fruits left. I’ll trouble you and Junior Sister Yan’er to make a trip and pick the remaining Saint Luo Fruits,” Duan Qiyun said to Bai Hao.
The reunion was joyful, but the current situation remained dire. The number of wandering souls that had separated from their bodies had not decreased but had instead increased.
The more people there are in the tree canopy, the more souls will be attracted to leave their bodies, which means the danger will increase and they will have to leave.
Saint Rocher remains an essential safeguard.
"good."
After offering a few more words of comfort to Zheng Long and the others, Bai Hao and Ouyang Yan left the treetops and, led by Ouyang Yan, headed towards the nearby Saint Rose Fruit grove...
“Your junior brothers and sisters are back too, you should be able to rest assured now.” Ouyang Yan held Bai Hao’s warm hand in her slender hand, a hint of worry on her face.
Although Bai Hao had a smile on his face the whole time, Ouyang Yan could still tell that he wasn't really happy and was quite worried.
Stroking the girl's soft, jade-like hand, Bai Hao sighed and said, "Although Zheng Long and the others have returned, four disciples have still died..."
He would take responsibility for the death of the Luohai Sect disciple. If he had been with Zheng Long and the others from the beginning, perhaps things wouldn't have turned out this way.
Ouyang Yan held his hand and gently comforted him, "I know you feel guilty, but what's done is done, and Zheng Long and the others are back. We can't change the past, so we have to look forward."
Unexpectedly, Bai Hao was comforted by Ouyang Yan. Touched, he gently patted her hand and said:
"You're right. I can't change what's already happened. All I can do now is to walk the path ahead well. Don't worry, I won't be discouraged. Even if it's not for anything else, I will definitely find my way back for you."
A happy smile appeared on Ouyang Yan's face as she took Bai Hao's hand and walked towards the Saint Rose Fruit Forest...
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