A Dream of Clouds and Rain
A Dream of Clouds and Rain
Just as the old woman's hand was about to press the mechanism, Zhao Ling 'er cried out in surprise and pushed the old woman away. The old woman clearly did not expect her to make a move. She was pushed so hard that she staggered two steps to the side. As soon as her back was free from the crutch, Li Xiaoyao hurriedly crawled to Zhao Ling' er's side. Zhao Ling 'er hugged him tightly. It was obvious that Zhao Ling' er was also very afraid.
"Ling 'er! What's wrong with you?"
She steadied herself and saw Zhao Ling 'er and Li Xiaoyao hugging and supporting each other. Ling' er's face was pale as she said," Grandma, I just don't want you to kill him. I don't know why, but I just don't want to see him die…"
"Looks like this kid's flowery words deceived you. He must die!"”Granny said as she walked closer to the two of them. Suddenly, she revealed a suspicious expression. She stood where she was and sized up Li Xiaoyao.
"Kid, you…how old are you this year?”the old woman asked without any rhyme or reason.
"I…I'm nineteen years old…" Li Xiaoyao said.
"Nineteen? Nineteen years old?" The old woman counted with her fingers in confusion and muttered,""That's not right…You should be at least 27 or 28 years old?……Kid, you have an elder brother?"
Li Xiao Yao shook his head and said in a trembling voice,"" I... I'm an only son..."
"Could it be…Could it be that my benefactor has a nine-year-old son? Brat, where is your father?"
Li Xiao Yao was stunned. Why was this question exactly the same as the Miao people's? Li Xiaoyao said," I don't know where my father is. He and my mother have been traveling everywhere. I haven't seen them for more than ten years."”
"Does your father know martial arts?"
Li Xiaoyao nodded and added,""My father's martial arts are very strong, even stronger than yours!”
"Your surname is Li?" The old woman asked again, her tone much more relaxed.
Li Xiao Yao nodded. He was now completely sure that this old woman knew his father. Hopefully, they were not enemies!
"How did you get in?" the old woman asked again.”
"I…I took a boat and slowly found it myself…" Li Xiaoyao said.
"You know the way? Who told you that? Is it your father?" The old woman's question was even gentler, even more amiable.
Without waiting for Li Xiaoyao to reply, Zhao Ling 'er said,""I brought him in!"
"It seems that you two are fated to meet!" The old woman smiled. Did your father ask you to come at this time?”
Li Xiaoyao saw her speak so gently and finally heaved a sigh of relief. He said,"No, it's because my aunt is seriously ill that I came here to ask for an immortal pill to treat her.”
"Your aunt?" the old woman asked. That's Great Hero Li's sister-in-law. If Great Hero Li's family needs help, we'll naturally help.”
Li Xiaoyao thought to himself, If I knew that I would be acquainted with my father in this place, I wouldn't have gone through so much trouble! For a moment, he didn't know whether to thank his father for his kindness or to blame him for not telling him anything.
The old woman's thoughts were the same as Li Xiaoyao's. She said,""Why didn't Young Hero Li say so earlier? If you didn't look exactly like Great Swordsman Li, I would have made a huge mistake and killed my benefactor's son!”
"This…Actually, I don't know that my father helped you. I haven't seen him for a long time…" Li Xiaoyao said.
The old woman smiled." God has eyes. Fortunately, we recognized each other in time." Young hero Li, please come to the front hall and sit down. Let me do my part as a host.”
Zhao Ling 'er was overjoyed. She hugged Li Xiaoyao's arm and said,""He doesn't have to die, right?"
"I still have to apologize to Young Hero Li!" the old woman said with a smile.”
In such a short period of time, Li Xiaoyao himself felt that it was incredible that he had gone from a dying man to a guest. The old woman led the way. Zhao Ling 'er held Li Xiaoyao's hand tightly and followed behind the old woman. From time to time, she would turn around and smile at Li Xiaoyao. Li Xiaoyao lowered his head and saw her smile. He felt that his eyes were filled with spring and his heart was moved. However, that inexplicable sense of familiarity was even more distinct.
"Where have I seen her before…?”
Li Xiaoyao tried hard to think, but he couldn't remember anything.
The three of them entered an elegant small hall and ordered the maid to bring tea and snacks. The white-robed maids had lived here for so long, but they had never seen an ordinary person enter the hall, let alone receive such hospitality. Everyone was extremely surprised.
The old woman let Li Xiaoyao sit on the seat of honor and said,""Young hero Li's family is well-educated. I believe your cultivation is not inferior to yours, right?”
Li Xiao Yao's face turned red and he stuttered," Hmm…My father didn't teach me kung fu…"
"Is that so?" The old woman looked at him suspiciously." Then, Young Hero Li's Kung Fu is…"
Li Xiaoyao wished he had a hole to hide in."I haven't learned any martial arts."
"How is that possible? Li Xiaoyao's kung fu is so powerful, how could his son…"
"What did you say?" Li Xiaoyao was stunned. My father's name isn't Li Xiaoyao!"
"Aren't you Li Xiaoyao's son?" the old woman asked.”
"My name is Li Xiaoyao!"”
Zhao Ling 'er also nodded." Yes, Grandmother. He told me about it."”
"Then, then your father's name is…"
"My father's name is taboo. I've been thinking about it three times." Li Xiaoyao said.
" Li Sansi... It's Li Sansi..." The old woman frowned and pondered." Yes. Ambassador Li Sansi must have used his son's name as a substitute when he was serving justice and did not want others to know about it. What a gentleman."
Hearing others praise his father so much. Of course, Li Xiaoyao was also happy. He saw the old woman looking at him carefully. Her eyes were extremely gentle, as if they were filled with tears.
"Young Hero Li, you look too much like your father!" the old woman murmured. When I saw you, I remembered everything that happened back then and felt really sad…"
Li Xiaoyao felt an ominous feeling in his heart."Father can't be in a relationship with her, right? God bless you, Father, you can't be so picky!”
The old woman pointed at Zhao Ling 'er and said," Back then, Ling' er's family had a tragic accident. It was your father who saved us and brought us to this island. We sought refuge with the island master, and that's why Ling 'er was able to live until today."”
"Is that so?" Zhao Ling 'er said happily. He turned to Li Xiaoyao and smiled,"So our two families have such a history. That's great!"”
Li Xiao Yao heard her intimate tone and felt very sweet in his heart.
The old woman continued," All these years, Ling 'er has taken the Island Master as her master. A few years ago, the Island Master passed away and entrusted Ling' er to me. I tried my best to protect her, afraid that my enemies would come to the island again! I didn't expect…what I was worried about to happen!”
"What's wrong?" asked Zhao Ling 'er.
" The formation outside has been broken," Granny said with a heavy expression." Someone used the Heaven-Breaking Hammer to destroy the Immortal Statue of the Island Master and broke into this island!”
Zhao Ling 'er's face was pale, and her lips were tightly shut. Li Xiaoyao felt extremely embarrassed. Just as he was about to say that he was the one who destroyed the statue, his grandmother continued,"I thought it was Young Hero Li, but since you're the son of our benefactor, you don't have to use this method to get in. It must be someone else…"
Li Xiaoyao was about to admit it when his grandma continued,""…How dare he destroy the statue of the Island Master. If this person appears, I will definitely cut him into pieces!”
Li Xiao Yao's forehead was covered in cold sweat as he thought to himself," I'd better wait for her to be in a better mood before turning herself in.
Granny continued," The one who destroyed the formation is definitely not the Miao people. I'm worried that the Han people are colluding with the Miao people. I'm afraid that the Miao people will attack this island soon!"”
"Then…then what should we do?" Zhao Ling 'er asked in a trembling voice.”
" When I saw Hero Li's son, I thought that Hero Li had sent him to the island to help, just like ten years ago…" Grandma sighed." But, Hero Li doesn't know martial arts. This…This is really…"
"I can't help, I'm really sorry," Li Xiaoyao said awkwardly. Can you let me go back to town and save my aunt before coming back to the island?”
In fact, besides rushing back to save his aunt, Li Xiaoyao was also deeply sorry for destroying the formation without knowing it. He wanted to go back to town and persuade the Miao people not to come to the island and make things difficult for Zhao Ling 'er. Seeing Zhao Ling 'er so afraid, he truly could not bear to.
Granny looked at Zhao Ling 'er before saying to Li Xiaoyao,""I'm sorry, Young Master Li. I can't let you leave now.”
"Why?" asked Li Xiaoyao.
Zhao Ling 'er looked at Li Xiaoyao and said in a melancholic tone,""Why are you in such a hurry to leave?"
Zhao Ling 'er's expression was also a little puzzled in Granny's eyes. She said,"Ling 'er, you don't know his identity. Why would you bring Young Master Li's palace? How did you guys meet?"
Zhao Ling 'er lowered her head. Her face was red as she played with the corner of her clothes without saying a word. Li Xiao Yao remembered that he had used her clothes to threaten her. His methods were a little unfair and lost his father's heroic style. He couldn't help but feel regretful and apologetic.
Grandma looked at the two of them. One was shy and coy, and the other was ashamed. She was even more suspicious.
"You guys…what happened?”Grandma asked.
Zhao Ling 'er's voice was so low that it could not be heard."He…because…he…"
His grandma was slightly surprised, as if she couldn't believe it.
"Young Master Li, what did you do to Ling 'er?”
Li Xiao Yao couldn't open his mouth and stuttered,"I…um, I'm really sorry. I accidentally bumped into Ling 'er bathing in the pool…"
"And then?" Grandma's expression changed slightly.”
Zhao Ling 'er kept her head down and played with the corner of her clothes without saying a word. Li Xiaoyao also blushed and did not say a word.
Granny pondered for a moment. Naturally, she could only think that the two of them had already done something intimate. Just now, in the alchemy room, she pretended to leave, but in fact, she had been standing outside the cabinet where the two of them were hiding. When she heard Zhao Ling 'er in Li Xiaoyao's arms breathing rapidly, but she did not resist, she was already very surprised. After Zhao Ling 'er took out the luminous pearl, Li Xiaoyao lowered his head and kissed her. Although they were separated by the cabinet door, Grandma could guess from their breathing. In her heart, she had long believed that Zhao Ling 'er, who was pure and innocent, had been deceived by a scoundrel who had barged in from outside the island. Now that this man was actually the son of her benefactor, it was a different story.
His grandmother broke the silence." Young Master Li, things have come to this. I have nothing to say. Since you two already have feelings for each other, let's get married immediately!"”
Li Xiaoyao was stunned for a moment. After a few seconds, he heard his grandma's words clearly and said,""Get…get married?"
Zhao Ling 'er lowered her head even more, but the corners of her eyes and brows were smiling.
"What else can we do?" asked his grandmother. Or do you already have a family?"
Grandma said the last sentence in a stern voice. "No, I haven't married yet, but…" Li Xiaoyao quickly replied.
"But what?"
"But…this…I have to go back and report to aunt first…"
"What if your aunt doesn't want to?" asked his grandmother. Then you won't marry Ling 'er?"
"This…"
"You have to marry her even if you want to," said Grandmother. I was ordered by Ling 'er's master and mother to take care of Ling' er with my life. She has already handed herself over to you. Even if you are the son of my benefactor, I have to make decisions for Ling 'er! Sigh! Young Master Li, don't tell me you don't like our Ling 'er?”
"No, absolutely not!" Li Xiaoyao hurriedly explained. Ling 'er was beautiful and gentle, and even if she was a ferocious and ugly monster, in this " other people's territory ", he still had to say that he liked her.
"Then why do you refuse in every possible way?" asked his grandmother.”
" I…Uh, this…Marriage can't be done in secret…"
"You can go back and report to your parents after you marry Ling 'er.”Granny said," However, for safety reasons, we will send someone to report this matter to the in-laws. You can never leave Immortal Spirit Island again.”
"What?" Li Xiaoyao asked.
"What's wrong? You don't want to marry her?" " I'll never tell you the secret of the Watermoon Palace!" Grandma's face darkened." If you abandon Ling 'er, I'll make sure you never tell anyone the secret of the Watermoon Palace!"”
That probably meant 'die', right?
"I'll marry…I'll marry!" Li Xiaoyao said in fright.”
"That's good," Grandma said with a smile.”
Unexpectedly, Zhao Ling 'er raised her head with tears in her eyes."He was forced to marry me, but I refused!”
After saying that, he ran out. Li Xiaoyao was stunned. His grandma said,"Aren't you going to apologize to her?"
Li Xiaoyao chased after him without a reason. Zhao Ling 'er ran into the room and closed the door, crying. Li Xiao Yao chased after her and heard her sobbing. He was a little anxious and said,""Ling 'Er, don't cry. I'm very sorry. Don't cry, okay?”
Zhao Ling 'er sobbed and said,"Leave, I won't pester you!"”
"You're not pestering me, I'm pestering you."”
Zhao Ling 'er stopped crying and said," You…You think I'm ugly and annoying, don't you?”
Li Xiaoyao laughed." Yes, you are both ugly and annoying. From now on, the words 'beautiful and lovable' and 'ugly and annoying' will be swapped. You are as ugly and annoying as a swan. The Addict Toad is beautiful and lovable, and I, Li Xiaoyao, am a beautiful and lovable Addict Toad.”
Zhao Ling 'er broke into a smile through her tears. She opened the door and looked at Li Xiaoyao. Li Xiaoyao was dazzled again. He saw that her beautiful face was covered in tears, like a jade wall stained with frost or a rose that had just appeared.
Li Xiaoyao walked into the room. Zhao Ling 'er turned around and said with a choked voice,""If you don't want to marry me so much, there's no point in forcing you. I should really let grandma eat you!”
"It's not that I don't want to marry you, Ling 'er. I…I can't believe that I have such good luck to marry you."”
"You're trying to coax me again. If that's the case, why do you look troubled?”Zhao Ling 'er asked with tears in her eyes.
Li Xiaoyao wiped her tears away and said,""I'm worried about something else. I want to go back and save my aunt. Also, I can't stay on Immortal Spirit Island forever.”
"Why not?" Zhao Ling 'er asked. If you miss your aunt, bring her to the island and we can live together.”
"But…do you really want to stay on this island forever?" Li Xiaoyao asked.”
Zhao Ling 'er nodded. Li Xiaoyao said,""Don't you want to go out and play?"
Zhao Ling 'er said," Granny said that there are bad people outside. They kill and chop all day long. You harm me, I harm you. Whoever doesn't harm others will be bullied. I…I won't harm others, but I don't want to be bullied either. I can only live on this island…"”
Li Xiaoyao said," That's your grandma lying to you. I'm an outsider, so I didn't harm you."”
"Who says you didn't harm me?" Zhao Ling 'er laughed. You've made me suffer! You stole my clothes, and…and kissed me…"
Recalling the scene in the cabinet, Li Xiaoyao's heart skipped a beat. He grabbed Zhao Ling 'er's hand, and Zhao Ling' er cried out and threw herself into his arms.
Li Xiaoyao couldn't help but kiss her cherry lips. Zhao Ling 'er's entire body was weak as she said,"You…you're here to harm me again…"
"How am I harming you?"
"Just now, in the cabinet, you…I don't know what spell you used to hug me like this. I…It's as if all the strength in my body has disappeared. I can't even breathe…" Zhao Ling 'er said.
Li Xiaoyao's heart thumped. He felt a little pity for Zhao Ling 'er, who knew nothing about human affairs and had never even met an outsider.
"Ling 'er, it's too strange to say that I don't want to marry you!" Li Xiaoyao said. I never dreamed that I would have such good fortune. I must marry you, but…"
"But what?"
"I don't want to be trapped on this island for the rest of my life. I must think of a way to escape. Can you…help me?"
"Then…will you come back again?" Zhao Ling 'er asked.”
"I'll take you with me!"”
Zhao Ling 'er said," No, I don't want to leave. Stay here with me, okay?" I won't make you angry. Don't leave…"
"But, if I don't bring the spirit herbs back quickly, Aunt won't be able to live."”
Tears welled up in Zhao Ling 'er's eyes again. She smiled bitterly and said,"No matter what, you still have to leave…"
Zhao Xiaoyao saw that she looked pitiful and was in a difficult position. He pondered for a while and clapped his hands."I got it! Ling 'er, help me first. Let me rush back to town and heal my aunt. After I report the marriage, I will return to this island regardless of whether my aunt agrees or not. We can talk about it slowly in the future, okay?”
"Are you really only going for a day and coming back immediately?" Zhao Ling 'er was stunned for a long while.”
Li Xiaoyao held Zhao Ling 'er's hand tightly and said,""Yes, I won't abandon you."
Zhao Ling 'er played with her hair and lowered her head without saying a word. She seemed to be unable to decide whether she should believe Li Xiaoyao or not. After a long time, Zhao Ling' er slowly said," Tomorrow is Master's death anniversary. Grandma will go to Master's grave early in the morning to offer incense. I'll run to the seaside at that time. Grandma probably won't find out…"
Li Xiao Yao was overjoyed. He cupped his fists and said,""Really? That was great! Thank you, thank you. I, Li Xiaoyao, will never forget your kindness.”
Zhao Lingren's eyes were filled with tears as he lowered his head and chanted silently,"" Since you won't turn back, why don't you forget? Since you're not fated, why do you need to swear? Today's events are like water without a trace; tomorrow night, you will be a stranger…"
Li Xiao Yao knew that she still had doubts in her heart, but she still told him the method. She was extremely grateful in her heart.
Li Xiaoyao held Ling 'er's delicate shoulders and said gently,""Ling 'er, I will definitely keep my word. When my aunt recovers, I will officially come to propose marriage. From now on, you will be my wife and I will never be separated from you again!”
"Are you serious?" Zhao Ling 'er turned from sorrow to joy and said.”
"Every word comes from the bottom of my heart!" Li Xiaoyao said.”
Zhao Ling 'er threw herself back into Li Xiaoyao's arms and said in a trembling voice,"" I believe you, Brother Xiaoyao…You must not lie to me. I…am your wife from now on. From my hair to my toes, from my heart to my body, everything is yours…"
Li Xiaoyao's heart was pounding, and his mouth was dry. He called out,""Ling Er…"
Zhao Ling 'er was buried in Li Xiaoyao's arms, but she felt warm and fragrant, as if she was in the clouds. Li Xiaoyao hugged Zhao Ling' er tightly and fell into the tent with her.
In his embrace, Zhao Ling 'er's body was like a ball of fire. Li Xiaoyao also seemed to have turned into a flame. He could not think of anything, only feeling that this moment was the most beautiful moment in his life. Waves of heat waves that he had never imagined engulfed him, causing him and Zhao Ling' er in his embrace to gradually sink, sink…
After an unknown amount of time, Li Xiaoyao's mind was still in a mess. Ling 'er was sleeping soundly in his arms, her bare shoulders emitting a silk-like luster. Recalling the scene just now, Li Xiaoyao couldn't help but blush. One moment, he was full of affection, and the next moment, he suspected that he was in a dream.
Li Xiaoyao could not help but hug Zhao Ling 'er tightly. Zhao Ling' er woke up and smiled at Li Xiaoyao. She lowered her head with a red face and hid her face in his arms. The two of them were silent.
The candles in the room had long since burned out. The vast blue light gradually passed through the window and dyed the room. It would be dawn soon.
Zhao Ling 'er covered her body with her clothes and stood up timidly. She turned her face away and said softly,"It's almost dawn. You should get ready to leave..."
Li Xiaoyao could hear the uneasiness and reluctance in her voice, so he stood up and hugged her.
Zhao Ling 'er's tears fell on the back of Li Xiaoyao's hand again. She turned around and hugged him tightly."Brother Xiaoyao, will you really come back? But I always feel…scared.”
Li Xiaoyao kissed her face and lips. If it wasn't for his aunt's life being in danger, he would have found it hard to leave this gentle place of ecstasy. Therefore, what he said at this moment was indeed from the bottom of his heart."Ling 'er, don't be afraid. I won't leave you behind.”
Zhao Ling 'er nodded with tears in her eyes. She forced a smile and said,"Then, you have to go and come back quickly."
Li Xiaoyao got up to change his clothes. Zhao Ling 'er gently tidied his clothes and tied his hair, looking completely like an obedient wife. Li Xiaoyao looked at the reflection of the two in the mirror and could not help but hug Zhao Ling' er, muttering,"How many lifetimes have I, Li Xiaoyao, been blessed? I can't believe you have such a fairy-like wife!"
"Don't forget what you're saying now," Zhao Ling 'er said in a low voice.”
Li Xiaoyao said," I won't forget it. I will say this to you every day from now on, until we both become white-haired old men and women!"”
Zhao Ling 'er finally smiled blissfully.""I'm just afraid that you'll still be so glib when you become a white-haired old eunuch!”
Zhao Ling 'er and Li Xiaoyao were fully dressed. They held his hand and walked out. The sky had just brightened, and the air was cold and fragrant. Li Xiaoyao and Zhao Ling' er held hands as they walked between the corridors and the towers. They bumped into a white-robed maid who was cleaning up the fallen flowers under the flower tree. Everyone knew Li Xiaoyao's identity and greeted him with a smile.
"Where's Granny?" asked Zhao Ling 'er.
"The old lady has already left to offer incense in front of the palace lord's grave. She asked us not to wake you up."”
The other maids also smiled. Zhao Ling 'er's face turned red, and she hurriedly tried to shake off Li Xiaoyao's hand. Li Xiaoyao's mischievous heart rose, and he refused to let go.
When the maids saw this, they could not help but laugh and say,"Congratulations son-in-law, congratulations young palace master.”"A hero and a beauty, a perfect match. This is the first time we've had such a joyous occasion on Immortal Spirit Island!”
Another person walked past with a brocade in his hands. He also stopped and smiled."Such a big matter, of course it has to be done well. Young Palace Master, look, this red handkerchief is rushing to be your wedding gown!”
Zhao Ling 'er's face was even redder than the roll of red handkerchief. She stomped her feet and said,""Stop talking! Let's go!"
Li Xiao Yao was pulled by her to run outside. The maidservants behind him laughed charmingly, causing Li Xiao Yao to involuntarily smile, feeling that Zhao Ling was extremely cute. Li Xiaoyao couldn't help but think,"If it weren't for the fact that I'm busy with important matters and have a beautiful wife in my hand, I would be very comfortable in this paradise on earth."
However, when he thought about how he had no talent and was only respected by others because of the words 'benefactor's son', he couldn't help but feel a little ashamed."A man should rely on his own ability to win respect. What kind of man is relying on his father's legacy? Can't I be a hero like Father? I must practice my martial arts properly and make a name for myself. I can't just indulge in beauties and immortals like this.”
The two of them rushed to the gate of the Watermoon Palace. Just as they were about to step out, a white sword that looked like snow suddenly appeared. Li Xiaoyao was shocked, and Zhao Ling 'er exclaimed,""What…what?"
It turned out that there were four white-robed maids standing guard in front of the palace gate. One of them raised his sword in front of Li Xiaoyao and said,""Young Palace Master, the old lady has ordered that you and the son-in-law are not allowed to leave the Watermoon Palace.”
"Granny, she…why would she give such an order?" Zhao Ling 'er asked in shock.”
"This servant doesn't know, I only know to obey orders.”
He did not expect his grandmother to be so shrewd that she expected Zhao Ling 'er to be obedient to Li Xiaoyao and even take him away. After all, she had raised Zhao Ling 'er single-handedly. She understood Zhao Ling' er's soft-heartedness and affection all too well.
"Hmph!" Zhao Ling 'er said. What if I insist on taking him out?"
"Then I'll have to offend the son-in-law!" The maid with the sword said.”
Zhao Ling 'er pulled Li Xiaoyao and said,""Ignore them, let's go!"
Li Xiaoyao and Zhao Ling 'er took a step forward, and the maid's sword slashed towards Li Xiaoyao's leg. Zhao Ling' er cried out in alarm and pushed Li Xiaoyao away. She flicked her finger, and with a clang, the sword was deflected by Zhao Ling 'er. It turned around and once again stabbed towards Li Xiaoyao's heart.
Zhao Ling 'er hurriedly moved in front of Li Xiaoyao to protect him. The maid's sword almost pierced through Zhao Ling' er's head, but it was deflected in time. The sword changed its direction and cut Li Xiaoyao's left ear.
"Get down!"
Zhao Ling 'er said anxiously. Li Xiaoyao bent down in time and cut off a piece of his hair with his long sword. He was only half a step away from cutting off his scalp! Li Xiaoyao was so scared that he broke out in a cold sweat. Before he could even stand firm, Zhao Ling pushed with both hands and had already pushed Li Xiaoyao down the dozens of stone steps!
"Wow!" Li Xiaoyao cried out in alarm, but Zhao Ling 'er had already flown over and firmly hugged Li Xiaoyao in mid-air. She steadily landed outside the stone steps and pulled his hand, saying,"Run!"
The maids chased after him down the stone steps with swords in their hands. It seemed that one of them had gone back to report. Li Xiaoyao and Zhao Ling 'er did not dare to delay and ran out without looking back.
Zhao Ling 'er grabbed Li Xiaoyao's hand and ran even faster than Li Xiaoyao. The two of them panted as they ran to the shore. The breeze on the calm sea blew gently, causing the two of them, who were covered in sweat, to feel cold.
Li Xiao Yao saw that the wind was blowing towards the west, and it was a favorable wind. He said,""I can come back tonight at the latest. You just have to wait for me for a day. I came back in a day."
Zhao Ling 'er held his hands tightly and said,""I'll wait for my entire life! Hurry up and get on the boat!"
"Why don't you come with us?”
A rough voice rang out in the forest. Li Xiao Yao found it familiar. He turned around and saw the three Miao people standing in front of them, looking at them with a fierce smile on their faces.
"Who are you?" Zhao Ling 'er asked.”
Li Xiaoyao was about to speak when his grandma's cry came from afar,""Ling 'er!"
Granny used her Qinggong to leap up and landed in front of Li Xiaoyao and Zhao Ling 'er. She stood with her staff and said to the three Miao people,"You really came to the island? What do you want?"
The Miao leader smiled. For some reason, Li Xiaoyao shivered, and an ominous feeling rose in his heart.
"You traitor of Nanshao," the Miao leader said,"you kidnapped the princess and hid her in this wilderness. Kill him on the spot!"
"Bah!" his grandmother said angrily. Who was the real traitor of Nan Shao? I'll kill every single one of you rebels!”
"Hahaha…Old woman, are you my match?”
The Miao leader drew his scimitar and said," The two of you, kill everyone on the island. Don't leave anyone alive. I'll take care of the old woman and the princess."”
"Yes!" The two Miao people replied. With a flash, he disappeared like lightning!
Zhao Ling 'er and Li Xiaoyao were shocked. Just as Zhao Ling' er was about to step forward, her grandma said,"Don't come over. I'll deal with him!”
"Heh, you're still trying to be brave when you're about to die?”The Miao leader waved his scimitar and changed the momentum of his scimitar. With a swoosh, he slashed at the side of Granny's head. Granny swung her staff horizontally and the scimitar hooked onto the long staff. With a clang, Granny was forced back a few steps.
The Miao leader's saber aura followed closely behind."Dang dang" rang out several times in a row, and it was filled with the sound of the machete and the long staff breaking apart. Zhao Ling 'er pulled Li Xiaoyao back a few steps, pushed him onto the boat, and cut off the rope with one palm. She said,"Leave quickly. These bad people are very fierce. I want to help grandma!”
"But it's so dangerous…" Li Xiaoyao said.
Suddenly, with a wail, Granny's left leg was cut by the machete. She fell to the ground and spat out a mouthful of blood. The Miao leader swung his scimitar and was about to chop off Laolao's head when Laolao rolled a few steps away in time. Only then did the scimitar miss her.
Zhao Ling 'er exclaimed and hurriedly pushed Li Xiaoyao's boat toward the surface of the sea, shouting,""Remember to come back quickly!"
He turned around and struck out a palm strike at the Miao leader. The Miao leader lowered his head and dodged the palm strike. The scimitar in his hand slashed towards Zhao Ling 'er's heart. Seeing that Zhao Ling' er was about to be killed by the scimitar, the Miao leader turned the scimitar in his hand and struck Ling 'er heavily with his staff.
Zhao Ling 'er grunted and staggered back a few steps. Her grandma had already pounced on the Miao leader with all her might.
The Miao leader's scimitar landed on Laolao's back, causing fresh blood to spurt out. Zhao Ling 'er screamed,"Granny!"
On the boat, Li Xiaoyao was very anxious. The oars of this small boat had been lost, so it could only drift with the wind. At this time, the wind blew Li Xiaoyao's boat away from the island. Seeing the fierce battle on the shore, Li Xiaoyao was as anxious as an ant in a hot pot. He shouted,""Ling 'Er! Come here, Ling 'er!"
Zhao Ling 'er did not hear his call. She grabbed the walking stick that her grandmother had dropped on the ground and began to fight fiercely with the Miao leader. Her grandmother had been stabbed many times, and she barely managed to prop herself up. No one knew what she said. Zhao Ling 'er was forced to retreat step by step. There were several times when the Miao leader's saber was about to slash at her, but she always narrowly dodged. However, she was already in a tight spot and was in danger.
Li Xiaoyao kept shouting in his heart, I can't leave Ling 'er behind.”
"Ling 'er, I'm coming!" Li Xiaoyao shouted.”
Li Xiaoyao jumped into the water and tried his best to swim towards the Immortal Spirit Island. However, the seemingly calm water surface was actually a turbulent undercurrent that pulled Li Xiaoyao into the water. Li Xiaoyao was shocked and struggled with all his might. Suddenly, a huge wave hit him. Although it pushed Li Xiaoyao away from the undercurrent, it also pushed him further away from the Immortal Spirit Island.
Li Xiaoyao's heart was filled with anxiety, but in this vast sea, he was like a small drop of water, occasionally swallowed by the waves. Although he was good at swimming, perhaps because he was impatient, he could not perform his usual swimming skills to much. Instead, he failed again and again. Li Xiaoyao drank a few mouthfuls of water, and his eyelids gradually became heavy. He really wanted to sleep without moving his body. Li Xiaoyao was secretly wondering why he had such a drowsy reaction. He desperately pulled himself together and paddled harder. However, the Immortal Spirit Island was getting further and further away, and his vision was getting blurry. A thought flashed through Li Xiao Yao's mind."I didn't expect to die in the water…"
Just as he was about to pass out, his body tightened as if he was tied up by a rope. Then, someone pulled him closer and pulled him onto the deck, shouting,"Little Li! That's great, you're still alive!"
Li Xiaoyao kept coughing. The man hurriedly patted him on the back, making him spit out a few mouthfuls of seawater. It was not easy for Li Xiaoyao to speak."Quick, quick…take me back…back to Immortal Spirit Island…"
"This won't do! I'm here to bring you back. You've saved your life. I can't let you do anything rash again!”
Li Xiaoyao saw the young fisherman clearly. He had a straight face and strong muscles. It was Zhang Sige, who had brought Wang Xiaohu to the island.
After Li Xiaoyao said that he would go to the Immortal Spirit Island, Mr. Fang felt more and more uneasy. After the rain stopped and he finished his work, he went to Fourth Brother Zhang and told him not to let Li Xiaoyao go to the Immortal Spirit Island. Then, he went to visit Aunt Li, who was seriously ill. Unexpectedly, Li Xiaoyao was nowhere to be seen until the evening. Everyone in the town guessed that he must have gone out to sea by himself. Everyone was very anxious. At dawn, Zhang Si Ge volunteered to come out and look for him.
Zhang Si Ge searched for a long time and saw that Li Xiao Yao was floating and sinking in the dangerous waves. He hurriedly saved him and felt very lucky in his heart. He didn't expect Li Xiaoyao to want to go to the Immortal Spirit Island again, so of course Zhang Si Ge rejected him.
"I must go back!" Li Xiao Yao shouted. I must go to the island!"
Fourth Brother Zhang said," It's enough that you have this filial piety. Who in the world doesn't have life and death? Your aunt's life should be like this…"
Li Xiao Yao was reminded and hurriedly said,""No, it's not about that. I've asked for the immortal pill.”
As he spoke, Li Xiaoyao took out the small jade bottle that Zhao Ling 'er had given him and stuffed it into Zhang Si's hand. He said,"Please help me take this immortal pill back and let my aunt take it. I have to rush back to Immortal Spirit Island!”
"You…you really got the immortal pill?" Fourth Brother Zhang asked in surprise. Then why did you come back to the island?"
" You don't understand. I, I must go back and save…save…" Before Li Xiaoyao could finish his words, the strange heavy feeling hit his eyelids again, making him want to fall asleep.
"Save who?" Fourth Brother Zhang asked.
Zhang Si Ge's voice sounded very distant in his ears. Li Xiaoyao's vision went black and he didn't know anything.
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