Chapter 17: Quickly Traveling and Falling in Love with the Martial Arts Leader (Part 7)
"Alas..." Shen Yun sighed and put down the intelligence in his hand. "The false good girl has been very active recently. Not only has she attracted many independent cultivators, she also has ambiguous relations with several major sects. More and more people in the martial arts world support her." I know that the "false good girl" Shen Yun mentioned is his childhood sweetheart, Lin Wan'er.
I walked behind him and gently massaged his shoulders, "Don't worry, we will find a way." Shen Yun held my hand, his eyes full of fatigue, "Wan'er...she wasn't like this before..." I know that he still has some fantasies about Lin Wan'er in his heart and doesn't want to believe that she would really become like this.
"Brother Shen, don't lose heart. We will definitely find the 'Nine Yang Manual' and expose their true colors!" I tried hard to cheer him up.
"Ahem..." Shen Yun suddenly started to cough violently, his face turning pale. "Shen Yun, what's wrong with you?" I quickly supported him and asked worriedly. He waved his hands to signal me that it was okay, but I clearly saw a trace of blood seeping from the corner of his mouth.
"Are you injured?" My heart sank suddenly. We have been running around looking for clues to the "Nine Yang Manual" recently, and Shen Yun's injuries have not been well treated. Now, the old wounds have not healed yet, and new injuries have been added. The situation is not optimistic.
"They are just superficial injuries, nothing serious." He endured the pain, not wanting to worry me.
I looked at him distressedly, trying hard to hold back the tears in my eyes. Seeing him like this reminded me even more of the time when Han Shuang Si died for me. "It's all my fault. I've dragged you down..."
"Silly boy, what are you talking about?" He stroked my hair gently, his tone gentle, "Protecting you is my lifelong responsibility, even if it costs me my life, I will do it."
"But...your injury..." I choked and couldn't speak. His eyes dimmed and his tone was weak, "Can I...can I really still protect you?"
His words were like a sharp knife, piercing my heart. Yes, his injuries were getting worse, and my martial arts skills were so low that I could not help him, and I had to distract him from taking care of him.
"No, I'm useless, I'm a burden to you..." I couldn't hold back my tears any longer and they burst out.
During this period of time, I have been forcing myself to smile and trying hard to help him share the pressure, but deep down in my heart, wasn't I filled with fear and despair?
I'm afraid of losing him and facing a future without him.
"Don't cry, my little fool..." He held me in his arms and patted my back gently, his tone so gentle that it seemed to melt me, "Even if it's for you, I will get better..."
We hugged each other tightly like this, as if we wanted to merge each other into each other's bones and blood, so that we could withstand the ups and downs of this world.
However, reality is cruel, and our future is still confused and helpless.
Just when we were about to despair, the door of the room was suddenly pushed open.
"Who?" Shen Yun stood up alertly and protected me behind him.
"It's me."
A familiar voice came, and we looked up in surprise, only to see Senior Feng Wuya standing at the door with a bundle in his hand.
"Senior? Why are you here?" I asked in surprise.
Senior Feng smiled slightly and walked into the room. "This time I came here to give you something."
As he spoke, he opened the bundle in his hand, revealing an ancient book inside, with the four large characters "Nine Yang Manual" written on the cover.
"Nine Yang Manual?!" Shen Yun and I exclaimed in unison.
I couldn't believe my eyes. This legendary martial arts secret book actually appeared in front of us like this!
"Senior, this... is this really the 'Nine Yang Manual'?" Shen Yun's voice was also trembling.
Senior Feng nodded, his expression solemn, "I have been secretly tracking down the whereabouts of the Nine Yang Manual these days, and finally found it in a hidden cave."
"Great! With the 'Nine Yang Manual', Brother Shen's injury can be cured, and we can defeat those bad guys!" I hugged Shen Yun excitedly, my heart full of hope.
Shen Yun also held my hand tightly, with a determined look in his eyes, "Wan'er, we will definitely succeed!"
Senior Feng looked at us and smiled with satisfaction, "Children, this 'Nine Yang Manual' is profound and extensive. It is not easy to practice it. It also requires a special training environment without being disturbed by others. You must be mentally prepared."
"Don't worry, senior. We will try our best!" Shen Yun nodded solemnly.
Senior Feng pulled out a sheepskin scroll from his bosom, "This is the map leading to that cave. I have marked the route clearly. You just need to follow the map to find the hiding place of the protective gemstone that can be used to quickly cultivate the Nine Yang Manual."
I took the map and opened it carefully. I saw a winding mountain road and some marking symbols on it. It looked very complicated.
"This cave is located deep in the Misty Forest. The terrain there is dangerous and full of traps. You must be careful." Senior Feng said solemnly, "Also, if the news of the 'Nine Yang Manual' leaks out, it will probably cause a shock to the entire martial arts world. You must remember not to tell anyone a word!"
"Don't worry, senior. We can save ourselves the trouble!" Shen Yun nodded solemnly.
"Okay, kid, be careful!" Senior Feng patted Shen Yun on the shoulder, turned and left.
"Brother Shen, let's set off now!" I couldn't wait to find the "Nine Yang Manual" to heal Shen Yun's injury.
Shen Yun nodded, put the map away, and then took my hand. "Zi'ang, this journey is long and dangerous. Are you afraid?"
I shook my head and looked him firmly in the eye. "I'm not afraid. As long as I can be with you, I'm willing to go through mountains of swords and seas of fire with you!"
There was a flash of emotion in Shen Yun's eyes. He held me in his arms and whispered in my ear, "Zi'ang, I love you. No matter what happens, I will never let go of your hand!"
We hugged each other tightly, and we could hear each other's heartbeats clearly. At that moment, the love between us overcame all fears and anxieties.
The next morning, we packed our bags, said goodbye to Mr. Feng, and set off for the Misty Forest.
Looking at the misty forest in front of me, I suddenly felt a little uneasy. Does this forest really hide the secret of the "Nine Yang Manual"? What will be waiting for us?
The misty forest was more terrifying than I had imagined. The cold and damp air was filled with the smell of rotten leaves. The huge trees blocked out the sun, and the sunlight could hardly penetrate. Everything was shrouded in a strange shadow. I walked for an unknown amount of time. My clothes were torn by thorns and my face was covered with mud. But Shen Yun still held my hand tightly. His palm was warm and dry, as if it could dispel all fear.
"Be careful!" Shen Yun suddenly pulled me behind him, drew out his long sword, and looked ahead vigilantly. I saw a tall figure slowly walking out of the mist. His whole body was covered by a black hood, revealing only a pair of sharp eyes. In his hand, he held a huge iron hammer, emitting a cold murderous aura.
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