Shoot
He Lin extended a hand to Gu Ziyu, who immediately understood what he wanted to do.
He couldn't help but whisper a reminder: "Young Master, you mustn't!"
He Lin seemed not to hear, staring straight ahead at Ma Zhang, and coldly uttered a sentence: "Who is she? Just a woman. Does Your Highness really think she can threaten me?"
Jiang Yi's eyes widened. What did He Lin mean by this? Was he no longer concerned about her life or death?!
Gu Ziyu couldn't bear to look at Jiang Yi's expression. Although he knew this was just a temporary measure by his young master, he still felt wronged for her. If they really did this, would there be any chance for them to reconcile in the future? Wouldn't the misunderstanding only deepen?
After saying that, He Lin glanced at him slightly, his warning clear. Gu Ziyu dared not delay any longer and handed him a bow and arrow.
Jiang Yi was filled with bitterness and grievance. In order to hide He Lin's identity, she insisted on not admitting her relationship with him, and even on the front line, she did not call his name. In the end, this was the result she got.
Ma Zhang was still trying to salvage the situation for her: "Xi Chen! Most of the leaders of Yu Ling Pavilion are heartless and ruthless. I originally thought you were different. You should think carefully before you shoot this arrow!"
Jiang Yi forced a smile that looked more like a grimace: "You know I have a phobia of these things, so could you please not use a bow and arrow..."
When they encountered the robbers, He Lin single-handedly caught an arrow with his bare hands to save her, resulting in a large cut on his palm that has not yet healed.
It was because of that wound that the two confessed their love and confirmed their feelings for each other at the inn.
Jiang Yi didn't want He Lin to point a bow and arrow at her at this moment...
Upon hearing Jiang Yi's words, He Lin's hands trembled slightly. The bright arrow was aimed directly at her heart, but no matter what he did, he couldn't aim accurately. This was the first time He Lin had doubted his own archery skills.
If she had deviated even an inch, Jiang Yi would likely have died on the spot.
Gu Ziyu, standing nearby, advised, "Young Master, why not feign agreement with the King of Hannan first, and then devise a plan to rescue Jiang—"
"call out--"
Before he could finish speaking, He Lin suddenly opened his eyes, released his right hand, and the arrow shot out so fast that no one present could react in time.
Jiang Yi felt a chill in her heart, her breath trembling as she looked down at the arrow. Blood soaked her clothes, and the pain quickly spread from her heart to her entire body. He Lin had really done it; it hurt so much…
"girl!"
Jiang Yi felt her consciousness becoming blurred, and everything in front of her seemed to be slowly collapsing. Ma Zhang, who was next to her, shouted and hurriedly dropped his sword to help her up.
She lay on the ground and chuckled softly, feeling the biting cold all over her body. This was fine too; she could go back to her original world after a good night's sleep and no longer have to worry about being kidnapped or hunted down by anyone.
Will He Lin feel guilty and sad about her death? Never mind, it doesn't matter anymore.
Ma Zhang's hands were covered in blood. He touched Jiang Yi's neck and found her pulse to be very weak. He turned around in disbelief to look at He Lin, only to see that the man was already walking towards them with a sword in his hand. The mask he wore made it impossible to see the emotions on his face, but his dark eyes remained sharp as ever.
What kind of bloodthirsty monsters did Yu Lingge cultivate? Did they truly have no emotions whatsoever?
"you……"
Zhao Fu drew his sword and stood in front of the two. Ma Zhang knew the difference in strength between them; he was no match for He Lin and would surely die if he attacked.
"Step back!"
"Your Highness!"
Ma Zhang shook his head. He had already lost in this mutiny, and it was already a great sin to have an innocent person sacrificed for nothing. He couldn't bear to let his brothers die in vain as well.
"I'll go with you, let them go."
He Lin waved his hand forward, and two people immediately stepped forward and restrained Ma Zhang.
Before leaving, he gave He Lin a deep look and said, "Xi Chen, no matter what your relationship is with this girl, you should find a doctor to examine her as soon as possible. If her heart meridian is severely damaged, she may suffer from a cough in the future."
He Lin's hand twitched slightly, almost imperceptibly.
A cold wind blew past the gate at noon.
He Lin walked step by step toward Jiang Yi's direction, holding the cold body in his arms. He couldn't utter a complete sentence; only broken tremors could be heard from his throat.
“Jiang Yi…”
These arrow wounds won't actually kill you; they just look like they're bleeding a lot, but the pain is definitely real.
Jiang Yi held something tightly in her hand and stretched it out in front of He Lin with all her might.
It was that golden feather, stained with blood, that made it appear even brighter and more alluring.
"I'll...I'll give it back to you..."
Jiang Yi thought about it and decided that it would be better to return the golden feather to He Lin before she died.
At this moment, He Lin's eyes were red-rimmed, and the sharpness in his dark eyes had faded, revealing a deep sorrow in front of her, as if he were the one who was hurt.
"Ziyu, go and call Wu Yuan."
Gu Ziyu frowned and hurriedly agreed, then turned and quickly mounted his horse, galloping towards the palace.
He Lin tensed up, gripped Jiang Yi's hand tightly, and whispered, "It's okay, don't be afraid."
It's unclear whether he said this to Jiang Yi or to comfort himself.
Dan Yanzhi pursed his lips. He could tell that his young master genuinely liked this girl. Although he used the Yu Ling Pavilion's fake death technique, the pain of personally shooting her was unbearable for ordinary people. Even if the physical wounds healed, there would probably still be a barrier in his heart...
Jiang Yi chuckled softly, her eyelashes fluttering as she slowly closed her eyes.
It hurts so much and I'm so sleepy. It's strange. I didn't feel anything when I was hit by a car while crossing the road. Why does it hurt so much now?
Could it be that the car was going too fast and she died instantly, so she didn't feel any pain?
He Lin was still calling her name, but Jiang Yi couldn't open her mouth or her eyes. Her mind was foggy, and she was experiencing a series of faint tinnitus sounds.
[Ding~ Activation successful]
A cold, mechanical voice suddenly echoed in my mind.
What? What success? Is she going back? That's great!
【Hello host, I am the Transmigration System 001, and I am happy to serve you.】
"puff--"
Jiang Yi turned her head and spat out a mouthful of blood. Her head lolled to the side, and she completely lost consciousness.
...
"Hey, my car's here, gotta go, bye-bye~"
"Be careful, send a message when you get home."
"Okay!"
"..."
At the entrance of the barbecue restaurant, Jiang Yi saw her friends off one by one and stood alone by the roadside waiting for a car.
"Hey, Master, where are you?"
Jiang Yi looked around and said, "Okay, I'll head over now."
The moment the traffic light turned green, Jiang Yi followed the crowd onto the zebra crossing.
"Beep beep—"
The piercing horn startled Jiang Yi awake. A car sped toward her, its headlights blinding her. There was no one around; she was the only one standing there. She broke out in a cold sweat.
"Bang—Sizzle—"
My body felt light and airy, as if I had returned to the fetal stage, floating freely and safely in the mother's womb.
Suddenly, something unexpected happened. She lost her footing and felt as if she were falling into an abyss. She jolted awake and gasped for breath.
"Miss! Miss is awake! Young master, madam, Miss is awake!"
Jiang Yi stared wide-eyed at the ceiling above the bed, the mahogany carvings, and the blue gauze curtains, which felt both familiar and strange. As her consciousness gradually returned, the pain in her body followed.
She grimaced, furrowed her brows, and clutched her chest, wishing she could roll on the spot.
This pain is a hundred times worse than menstrual cramps! What's worse, she didn't even put it back on! Damn it, all that suffering for nothing!!
"Miss, you scared me to death, waaaaah..."
Turning her head, she saw Xia Zhi crying her eyes out, calling out to her with snot and tears streaming down her face.
Jiang Yi raised her hand and gently patted her arm, sighing, "Don't cry, you won't die."
No sooner had she finished speaking than Su Tong and her maid Qinglian rushed in.
"Yier!"
Xia Zhi wiped away her tears and made way for her.
Su Tong held Jiang Yi's hand, her eyes welling up with tears: "Are you feeling better? Does it still hurt? You were fine when you left, how did you end up like this when you came back..."
Jiang Yi smiled and said, "I'm fine. I'm sorry to have worried you."
"When Lin'er brought you back, you were covered in blood. You were unconscious for three days and were injured like this, yet you said you were fine. Qinglian, where is Lord Wu Yuan? Have him come and take a look at the young mistress."
"Reporting to Madam, Lord Wu Yuan said that the young mistress's health is temporarily fine, but a certain medicinal herb is in the palace, so he went to the palace to fetch it."
"Mom, I'm really fine, I'm just sleepy and want to sleep a little longer."
Su Tong tucked the blanket around her: "Okay, then you should rest well. If you feel unwell, let Xia Zhi tell me immediately, and I'll make you something nice to eat and bring it over. Take good care of yourself."
Jiang Yi nodded obediently and said, "Thank you, Mother."
After Su Tong and Qing Lian left, Jiang Yi asked Xia Zhi to go out as well.
Only then did she show signs of pain, gasping for breath several times.
I closed my eyes and tapped the system in my mind:
[System, come out!]
【Hello host, how can I help you?】
Send me back.
【Can't. 】
【Why? 】
You can only return to your original world after completing the mission.
What task is it?
Sorry, the key figure has not yet appeared. Please wait patiently for a while.
Jiang Yi's chest ached even more with anger: [Get lost, what a lousy system!]
Please refrain from using abusive language. As a high-end time-travel system, 001 has its own dignity.
[Haha, dignity is something only humans possess. Are you even human?]
[...]
He Lin really dared to make a move on her! Fine, fine, if I can't afford to mess with him, can't I at least avoid him? From now on, if she ever speaks to He Lin again, she's a little dog!
Meanwhile, at a post station in the suburbs.
Yin Zhaobo knocked on the door twice. "Miss, I'm coming in."
There was no response from inside.
He pushed open the door and saw that the room was empty. He immediately realized what was going on and ran out.
I couldn't tell which way to go in the bamboo forest.
It was getting late. Shangguan Muya looked around and saw that all directions seemed open, but she couldn't find her way back to the capital.
But she had to go back.
A woodcutter was walking towards her, and she lifted her skirt and ran over to ask for directions.
"Uncle, I apologize for bothering you, but could you please tell me how to get to the capital?"
The woodcutter lifted his eyelids to examine her, and Shangguan Muya was startled to discover that one of his eyes had a white pupil, so she took two steps back.
"No, I'm sorry, I'll find it myself."
After saying that, she hurriedly ran away.
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