Qi Minghao knelt on the ground.
He struggled to breathe, his heart felt like it was being gripped by an invisible hand.
The evil energy was forcibly sealed back into the body.
Having lost its outlet, it began to frantically retaliate and surge within his meridians.
"puff--"
He finally couldn't hold back and abruptly lowered his head.
A mouthful of thick, dark purple blood sprayed directly onto the ground, a horrifying sight.
[He's vomiting blood! He's vomiting blood!]
[It's a backlash from evil! Serves them right!]
[This looks terrifying, am I really going to die?]
[Yan Ning just said that sealing the heart meridian is to prevent this, right?]
The physical pain and the feeling of impending death were like being doused with ice water.
It instantly extinguished all his madness and greed.
He struggled to lift his head.
His face was ashen, and his eyes were filled with unprecedented regret.
He looked at the woman who still stood calmly.
"I'm...I'm sorry..."
Qi Minghao's voice was extremely weak and intermittent:
"Yan Ning...I...I was bewitched...I was wrong..."
He finished speaking those words haltingly, his eyes beginning to glaze over.
His body could no longer support him, and he fell forward.
Now you've finished apologizing, right?
Serves you right, who gave you permission to practice evil cultivation?
Could he be dead?!
Yan Ning reached out and checked Qi Minghao's breath; he was still breathing.
She walked quickly back to the dining table, took out the antidote from her bag, and fed it to everyone one by one.
Not long after, Xie Huaiye, Sun Wuji, and Basha woke up one after another.
"What happened?" Sun Wuji sat up, rubbing his temples.
He immediately spotted Qi Minghao lying on the ground. "What happened to Lao Qi?"
Yan Ning said calmly, "He practiced evil magic and tried to steal the gold medal just now, so he attacked me."
She pointed to the mess on the ground, "He was the one who drugged you."
Xie Huaiye's worried gaze fell on Yan Ning. "How are you? Are you hurt?"
Yan Ning shook her head, "I'm fine, his spells can't do anything to me."
Basha's eyes widened: "I never expected this! He's usually so cheerful..."
"Those who practice evil cultivation will eventually suffer the consequences."
Yan Ning sighed, "He's not the Qi Minghao he used to be."
After everyone helped take Qi Minghao to the hospital, the atmosphere became somewhat somber.
Just then, Zhou Tian called.
Congratulations to Yan Ning on winning the gold medal!
Zhou Tian said on the phone, "The contest just now was really exciting! We'll come pick you up and take you back to the city first thing tomorrow morning."
"You should all relax and have some fun in the old city tonight!"
Sun Wuji immediately perked up: "Now I can finally play in peace!"
At this moment, Ge Wen, the city lord of the ancient city, walked over with a smile:
"Director Zhou just told me that the recording of the program was a great success. It just so happens that tonight is our local Torch Festival."
"Would you all like to join in the fun?"
"That's awesome!" Sun Wuji was the first to respond. "I love holidays the most!"
Night was falling.
Countless torches were lit in the central square of the ancient city.
The night sky was bathed in a warm golden-red hue.
People walked barefoot on the soft sand.
Dance joyfully to the beat of the drums, laughter and singing rise and fall.
On a high-rise building not far away, the old patriarch of the Hashi family watched all this with satisfaction.
He was in high spirits after recovering from a serious illness and ordered that all the people be served fine wine and delicacies.
Even the residents of the slums who have always been at odds with the Hashi family.
Caught up in the joyful atmosphere, they all joined in the celebration.
Lord Gewen specially prepared a sumptuous feast.
They warmly invited the program crew members to take their seats.
Sun Wuji ate with gusto, his mouth greasy and his chopsticks almost never stopping.
Although Xie Huaiye was also eating, his attention was clearly on Yan Ning.
He would occasionally put food on her plate.
Wow! Huaiye put food on Ningning's plate again!
This is the fifth time already! My ship is real!
Lord Gewen looked at them gently, then suddenly asked curiously:
"You two are a perfect match, a handsome man and a beautiful woman."
"Excuse my intrusion, but may I ask what your relationship is?"
Xie Huaiye turned to look at Yan Ning, a gentle smile in his eyes, and said softly:
"She is me..."
Suddenly, huge fireworks burst into the sky.
A loud bang.
It perfectly covered up the words "girlfriend" that Xie Huaiye had said.
【Ahhh! I didn't hear you!】
Why did they have to set off fireworks now of all times?!
[I'm so anxious! What exactly did Young Master Xie say?]
Fireworks burst one after another in the night sky.
It illuminated the entire ancient city as if it were daytime.
Amidst the shimmering of multicolored light.
The drone responsible for tracking and filming lost its target due to strong light interference.
The camera spun aimlessly in the air.
【Huh? Why is the screen full of fireworks?】
[Has the drone been lost?]
I want to see Ningning and Huaiye!
Meanwhile, in the shadows of a corner of the city wall.
Xie Huaiye gently pulled Yan Ning into his arms.
The buzzing of the drone gradually faded into the distance.
He could finally let go of his worries.
"No one is watching us now."
Xie Huaiye's deep voice rang in Yan Ning's ears.
With a slight smile.
Yan Ning looked up and met his deep eyes.
Fireworks burst behind him, outlining his sharply defined profile.
"so what?"
Yan Ning deliberately raised an eyebrow, "Mr. Xie, are you planning to do something daring?"
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