Xu Changhuan shook his head. "Fifth Senior Brother has no family. He was taken in by my father when he was ten years old and became his fifth disciple. He was ranked ahead of me and Lele in terms of age. He has been living in my house ever since. The courtyard next to Young Master Yun's is Fifth Senior Brother's courtyard."
Li Mai said "Oh," indicating that she understood.
As the two were talking, Xu Changhe's hand twitched slightly. Both of them noticed it, and Xu Changhuan quickly put down the cloth and leaned closer, calling out softly:
"Fifth Senior Brother, are you awake?"
"water!"
Xu Changhe opened his eyes slightly, and when he saw that it was Xu Changhuan, he said something in a low, hoarse voice. Xu Changhuan could barely make out the word "water".
Li Mai pointed to the water bag on the table, "Give him two spoonfuls of the water inside."
Xu Changhuan quickly did as instructed.
After drinking those two spoonfuls of water, Xu Changhe felt much better, his parched throat felt much more comfortable, and he was able to open his eyes wider.
"Junior sister, did you save us?" Xu Changhe asked in a low, hoarse voice as his throat eased.
Xu Changhuan shook his head, "He is Xiaomai's husband, and this is my good friend Limai."
Xu Changhe slowly looked at Li Mai and said gratefully in a low voice, "Thank you, Madam and Young Master, for saving me. Have you ever seen my master? We were arrested after entering Yongzhou City, and I haven't seen my master since."
Xu Changhuan turned to the side, pointed to the bed, and said softly, "Don't worry, my father was also rescued, but he lost an arm and bled too much, so he hasn't woken up yet!"
Upon hearing this, Xu Changhe looked up at the bed. Xu Xing's right arm, which was missing, was facing him. The severed arm, wrapped in gauze, was now stained with blood. Xu Changhe's eyes instantly turned red, and he let out a wail.
"Ah, Master..."
His master, who was once a great and responsible figure in his heart, had his arm cut off. He was devastated and could not accept the result. After screaming "Master!", he fainted.
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