Light streamed into the room, waking the darkness of the dream. Bathed in this warm glow, the cold body gradually warmed up, and the dilapidated, damp room gained a touch of life.
Gu Liyan slowly woke up from his sleep, but the moment he became fully awake, he felt a splitting headache. He couldn't help but groan, close his eyes, and clutch his head in pain, "Ugh... my head hurts so much..."
After enduring the pain and getting used to it, Gu Liyan subconsciously opened his eyes, lay on the bed and looked around, only to find himself in a dilapidated and damp thatched hut.
Perhaps due to its dilapidated state, both the doors and windows had holes, allowing sunlight to seep in, though it was impossible to tell whether it was the morning light of sunrise or the setting sun of sunset.
Gu Liyan slowly sat up, shook his head, and finally fully woke up. "What's going on? How did I get here? Mo Chen, are you there?"
With a soft call, Mo Chen in the contracted space finally spoke, but with an expression of utter grievance, he coldly said, "Hmph, you shameless bastard! You cut off the connection yourself, and now you know to come looking for me! Why didn't you just run into some mountain demon in the forest and get eaten by it?"
Gu Liyan looked puzzled. "When did I ever forget my own interests for the sake of beauty...?"
As soon as he finished speaking, he vaguely dreamt of Hua Baixian's figure in his memory. Back then, in order to avoid Mo Chen becoming a third wheel, he really cut off his contact with him.
Gu Liyan immediately said with an embarrassed look, "Ah, I was half asleep at the time..."
"Hmph, I don't believe you for a second! You're just a hypocrite, a lecherous fox!" Mo Chen snorted, his face full of disgust. "However, I am quite surprised that you caught a cold after being caught in the rain all night. I'm really starting to wonder if you're really a demon!"
Gu Liyan rubbed her temples, unable to recall what happened after the heavy rain. "I remember feeling weak and aching all over, shivering from the cold, and then I was very tired and wanted to sleep. Later, I seemed to have a beautiful dream... I don't know what happened after that! Mo Chen, please stop hiding it from me and tell me quickly!"
"Ha! No way? You've even forgotten being embraced by a beauty?" Mo Chen curled his lips, rolled his eyes, and spoke with a look of disdain.
"A beauty?" Gu Liyan looked puzzled. "What beauty?"
Before Mo Chen could speak, the door suddenly opened, and a woman entered. She was wearing a long black dress and a black veil, with a slender figure and gentle features, giving her a delicate and frail appearance...
Gu Liyan was stunned for a moment, and for some reason, he felt a sense of familiarity when he looked at this woman.
Qianbai blinked, looking at Gu Liyan who had woken up. Suddenly, she remembered the scene of holding him in her arms that morning, and her face immediately burned. She subconsciously avoided Gu Liyan's gaze.
"Greetings, young lady. My name is Gu Liyan. Thank you for saving me." Gu Liyan came to his senses, hurriedly got out of bed and came to Qianbai's side, and greeted her politely.
"Pfft..." Hearing Gu Liyan introduce himself in such a serious manner, and recalling Gu Liyan's proactive manner this morning, Mo Chen couldn't help but burst into laughter.
Gu Liyan simply chose to ignore this impolite guy.
Qianbai blushed instantly, looked down at her toes, and timidly said, "I... I was just passing by, and I only saved you because it was an occasion..."
Gu Liyan heard Qianbai's words, heard that familiar voice, and stared blankly at her, his hand still frozen in mid-air, his body stiffening...
Qianbai looked up at Gu Liyan's dazed gaze, thinking he was frightened by her, and hurriedly said, "I... I saw you were poisoned by the vine. Although it's not life-threatening, it's still incredibly painful. If the poisoning is too severe, it can cause hallucinations and inner demons. I just saw you suffering terribly even in your sleep, so... so I found some herbs to relieve your pain..."
After explaining everything in one breath, Qianbai handed the bamboo basket in his hand to Gu Liyan. "Look, these are all for treating the poison in your body!"
Gu Liyan looked at Qianbai, then followed her arm to the bamboo basket she was handing him. He saw that the basket was full of herbs, and a pair of hands riddled with sores...
His hands were covered in bruises and burns, and Gu Liyan's heart trembled at the sight. He subconsciously frowned, but his fists clenched tightly, and his body trembled with anger.
Seeing Gu Liyan trembling all over, Qian Bai couldn't help but worry, "I'm sorry, I'm sorry, did I scare you? Maybe, I, I..."
Seeing Gu Liyan's tightly furrowed brows, Qianbai was too nervous to speak. Before she could finish speaking, Gu Liyan suddenly reached out and pulled her into his arms. Qianbai stood there blankly, like a wooden doll.
Gu Liyan gently stroked Qianbai's head, choking back tears as he spoke, "Silly girl, I'm grieving for your pain!"
Before Qianbai could react, Gu Liyan released her embrace and instead grasped her own hand, which was riddled with wounds. His gentle and considerate touch made Qianbai unable to resist falling into his purple eyes...
Gu Liyan placed Qianbai's hand in his own, letting the bamboo basket of herbs fall to the ground, and said with concern, "Silly girl, don't you know how to protect yourself when I'm not by your side?"
Qianbai was at a loss for words, but she felt a refreshing aura emanating from Gu Liyan's hand, which made her feel very comfortable and she liked it very much.
Her face flushed redder and redder, burning hot and unbearable to hide, and her heart pounded faster, making a clear, strong thumping sound...
Just as she was about to take control, Gu Liyan suddenly raised his hand and removed her veil.
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