Chapter 6: Meeting Without Knowing
Chapter 6: Meeting Without Knowing
Li Xiaoyao was shocked. The face that was revealed in the sack was the most beautiful face he had ever seen in his life!
Her eyes were tightly shut, and her thick eyelashes seemed to be stained with tears. Her originally snow-white skin had a tinge of green due to fear, causing others to sympathize with her.
Li Xiaoyao stammered, unable to make a sound." There's actually such a…such a beautiful girl…Is there such a beauty in the world? No one in this town was half as beautiful as her…not even one percent!”
Although he had many thoughts about her when he saw her, Li Xiaoyao really couldn't think of any other word to describe her other than 'beautiful'.
"But…I seem to have seen her somewhere before?”
The unconscious woman in the sack was none other than Zhao Ling 'er, whom Li Xiaoyao had forgotten. The first time Li Xiao Yao saw her, he felt a sense of familiarity. Now that they met again, Li Xiao Yao naturally felt that she was very familiar, but no matter how hard he tried, he could not remember her identity.
Li Xiaoyao shook her gently, afraid that she would scatter this flower-like person.""Young lady, young lady! Wake up!"
Zhao Ling 'er slowly opened her beautiful eyes. The scene was like a peony slowly blooming in front of Li Xiaoyao. Other than being beautiful, it also had a magical feeling that made people praise it.
Li Xiaoyao did not even dare to breathe heavily as he held his breath and looked at her.
When Zhao Ling 'er opened her eyes and saw Li Xiaoyao in front of her, her sadness turned into joy. She hugged him tightly and cried out.
Li Xiao Yao was overwhelmed by the unexpected favor and was rendered speechless. He didn't know whether to hug back or to remain still.
Zhao Ling 'er cried,"…Granny, I want to go back and save Granny…"
Li Xiao Yao immediately came to his senses. He realized that the three Miao people must have hurt her family in order to kidnap her.
"Shh, don't make a sound. They might hear you…" Li Xiaoyao said.
Zhao Ling 'er hugged Li Xiaoyao's neck tightly and kissed him desperately. Tears streamed down her face as she said," I knew you would come to save me, I knew you would come to save me!”
On the contrary, Li Xiaoyao was scared stiff by her bold move. Zhao Ling 'er did not realize that Li Xiaoyao did not return the kiss, nor did he dare to hug her tightly. She only cried and said,"…Let's go back to the island together and save Grandma!”
Li Xiao Yao saw her crying so pitifully and his whole body trembled. No matter what she said, he had to agree.
However, the door had been pushed open. The Miao leader said coldly,"It's useless for you to go back. Everyone on the island is dead.”
Li Xiaoyao didn't understand what he meant and said angrily," What are your intentions for kidnapping this girl here? Were there no beautiful women in Miaojiang? Why did he come to the Central Plains to capture them? You even killed his family. Do you think the Central Plains doesn't have laws?”
The Miao leader sneered,"The law of the Central Plains doesn't care about the Moon Worship Sect."”
Li Xiaoyao said,"In that case, my family's inn is under my jurisdiction, right?"”
The leader of the Miao people sneered. The scimitar at his waist was already unsheathed, and he slashed towards Li Xiao Yao's neck!
Li Xiaoyao hugged Zhao Ling 'er and leaned back, barely dodging the blade. He shouted,""Wow! How can you kill someone in broad daylight?”The blade of the Miao leader slashed down again. Zhao Ling 'er cried out in alarm and hurriedly stood in front of Li Xiaoyao to block the attack with her back. The Miao leader slid away in time, but the blade brushed past Zhao Ling' er's back, leaving only a hair-like gap between them.
Li Xiaoyao took advantage of this opportunity to unsheathe his sword and thrust it at the Miao leader. It almost pierced the Miao leader's eye.
The Miao leader was shocked, and Li Xiaoyao himself was also stunned. He used the " Lu Shanxiu's Southern Dipper Show " style taught by the Liquor Sword Immortal. Li Xiaoyao followed the momentum of the sword and leaned to the side. With a light shout, the sword turned around, creating a large area of sword flowers. The Miao leader quickly used a set of saber techniques to protect his body. Only the sound of spear clanging could be heard. It was actually the sound of saber and sword clashing. The two of them were so fast that it was impossible to see clearly!
The power of this move," Nine Phoenix Screens Cloud Brocade Spreading ", was beyond Li Xiaoyao's expectations. When Li Xiaoyao saw that the Miao leader was skilled with his saber skills, he could not help but feel fear in his heart. This fear caused the sword in his hand to slightly hesitate and reveal a flaw. The Miao leader's blade once again slashed towards his chest!
Li Xiaoyao hurriedly dodged. His footsteps were unsteady. Seeing that he was about to be stabbed, he thrust the wooden sword in his hand. He used " Lu Shanxiu's Next to the Southern Dipper " again, forcing the Miao leader to take another step back. Then, he used " Phoenix Folds Nine Screens and Cloud Brocade " again. His sword technique protected himself and Zhao Ling 'er completely. The leader of the Miao people was highly skilled in martial arts. He sensed that Li Xiaoyao could only use two moves to counter him. He changed his saber momentum and slashed at Zhao Ling 'er's foot. Li Xiaoyao then attacked him with Lu Shanxiu's Southern Dipper. He used offense as defense, forcing the leader of the Miao people to withdraw his saber to protect himself. The Miao leader was very experienced in dealing with enemies. Li Xiaoyao had just finished using his sword technique, and he had already predicted that Li Xiaoyao would use the Nine Screens of Phoenix and Brocade Spreading Cloud to block his sword path ahead of time. Unexpectedly, Li Xiaoyao stabbed in a completely different direction this time. The tip of the sword was reversed, and the sword hilt was on top. However, the tip of the sword was straight towards the instep of the Miao leader!
This was the move of the sword technique, Shadow Falling on the Clear Lake and Green Light. With a swoosh, it stabbed the Miao leader's foot. The Miao leader staggered back a few steps in pain. If it wasn't for the wooden sword in Li Xiaoyao's hand, his foot would have been pierced through and crippled!
"Ah!" The Miao leader almost lost his balance. He held his saber in front of him and blocked the door. He looked at Li Xiaoyao and Zhao Ling 'er in disbelief. This young man had such nimble swordsmanship!
He suddenly remembered ten years ago. During the chaos ten years ago, the sword wielding youth who had appeared out of nowhere had also used a similar sword technique!
At that time, he was only the captain of a ten-man squad, but he was amazed and envious of the young swordsman's god-like swordsmanship.
That's right, it was the same sword technique as Li Xiaoyao's. The only difference was: Li Xiaoyao's movements were not as smooth as the person ten years ago.
The Miao leader was even more certain that this must be their family's knowledge, but he could not believe that he had not discovered it all this time. Li Xiaoyao knew martial arts? If he had his father's true inheritance, then perhaps he would not be a match at all!
The Miao leader did not dare to act rashly. His mind raced. Not only did he have to retreat safely, but he also had to take Zhao Ling 'er with him. Otherwise, his outcome would be very miserable!
Just as the two sides were in a stalemate, they heard the sound of footsteps coming from downstairs. Li Xiaoyao was shocked. It was the sound of his aunt's footsteps!
Just as he was about to tell his aunt to run away, Aunt Li shouted from afar,"What now? What happened?”
The leader of the Miao people smiled malevolently. He took a step back and grabbed Aunt Li with lightning speed. He placed the scimitar across her neck and shouted,"Little brat! Hand her over, or I'll take this old woman's life!”
Li Xiaoyao exclaimed,"You…you're despicable!" Let go of my aunt!"
The Miao leader coldly stabbed his knife deeper into Aunt Li's neck."As long as the princess follows us obediently, I'll let her go. This old woman…Wow!"
Before Li Xiao Yao could see anything clearly, Aunt Li had already swung her palm and slapped the Miao leader's chest. The Miao leader's huge body was sent flying several zhang away and fell down the stairs.
Li Xiaoyao was so surprised that his mouth was wide open. Aunt Li said angrily,"What old woman? I'm only in my forties. Haven't you heard of women with forty-one flowers? I'll let you experience the taste of the Cloud Piercing Palm!"
Li Xiaoyao could not say a word. He saw the Miao leader landing on the ground downstairs. He pressed his hand on his chest and spat out a mouthful of black blood. His injuries were not light. He stood up with his machete, trembling. Aunt Li was still holding the guardrail and said angrily, You crashed my stairs, and you're teaching me how to do business? Blind dog Miao, find out who this old lady is first! How dare you behave atrociously in my territory?"
The Miao leader was about to run out of the shop after much difficulty when Auntie Li called out from behind,"Remember to go to the toilet and take the other two stinky Miao dogs away! They taught me to tie them up!"
The leader of the Miao people ran out in panic, his footsteps staggering. He was no longer as fierce and terrifying as before.
However, Li Xiaoyao's mouth was still wide open. Aunt Li turned around and rolled her eyes at him." Did you dislocate your jaw?"
Li Xiaoyao stammered,"Aunty…Aunty, you know Kung Fu…?"”
"So what? If only your father had studied my martial arts properly back then…Sigh, let's not talk about it.”
Li Xiaoyao was both envious and annoyed,"So we're still a martial arts aristocratic family!" If I had known earlier that you knew kung fu, I would have pestered you to teach me.”
Aunt Li glared at him and said,"What's there to teach?" Was the martial arts world fun? Today you die, tomorrow I die, what's there to learn? If you learn martial arts, I'll break your legs!”
Li Xiaoyao said,"But if you know martial arts, you can be chivalrous and protect yourself!" Otherwise, like just now, if he didn't know anything, wouldn't he become the main character of the murder case?”
Aunt Li put her palms together and said," Amitabha, Buddha above, I accidentally used the Cloud Piercing Palm. That black fatty is probably hopeless. This is a critical situation, not a believer killing recklessly!"”
Li Xiaoyao asked in surprise,"Can't be saved? Then…wouldn't that mean he was going to Suzhou to sell duck eggs?”
"Yes, but I only used a few percent of my power. He would have to crawl out of the city before he died. Otherwise, if someone died at home, it would always be troublesome if the officials asked about it in the future!”
Li Xiaoyao pursed his lips and said,"If the officials ask, just say that Miao Fei killed and robbed people and kidnapped a weak girl. He deserved to die!"”
Aunt Li looked at Zhao Ling 'er beside Li Xiaoyao and said," This girl was snatched by the Miao people?”
"Yeah!" Li Xiaoyao said.
Aunt Li stared at Zhao Ling 'er. Although Zhao Ling' er had just faced the pain of the island being destroyed, she was trembling in fear. At this moment, she was nestled in Li Xiaoyao's arms and refused to leave. She was embarrassed by Aunt Li's stare and called out softly,"Auntie…"
Li Xiaoyao found it strange and thought,"Why does she call me Aunt like me?"”
Aunt Li smiled. She looked at Li Xiaoyao and then at Zhao Ling 'er.""Aiyo! You're really beautiful! This face was blessed and noble. Very good, very good. Her body was also well-proportioned and exquisite. It was a figure that could give birth to a noble child. It was really good, really good! Which family are you from? Why haven't I seen it before? What's your name?"
Aunt Li asked a series of questions and even commented on her face and figure as if she was picking up a wife. This made Li Xiaoyao feel very embarrassed and thought,"What's wrong with Auntie?"
Unexpectedly, Zhao Ling 'er did not find it strange. She said in a low voice,"I'm Ling 'er…"
"Ling Er? What was his surname? Who was in the family? How old are you?"
Zhao Ling 'er answered one by one,"My surname is Zhao. I only have a grandmother and a maidservant to take care of me. I'm sixteen this year."”
Aunt Li said,"So you met him on the Immortal Spirit Island. You gave him that Purple Moon Pill, right?"”
Aunt Li continued,"My Xiaoyao is nineteen this year, and I'm his only elder. I'll agree to his marriage!"”
Zhao Ling 'er nodded shyly and whispered,"" Thank you, Auntie…"
Only then did Li Xiaoyao understand the situation. It turned out that his aunt was trying to make do with them! Although it was natural for a hero to save a beauty and for a beauty to be grateful and give her body to him, Li Xiaoyao felt that it should not be like this when it happened to him. He hurriedly said,"Auntie, what are you doing? Miss Zhao has suffered such a great disaster. Aren't you taking advantage of her?”
When Zhao Ling 'er heard this, she suddenly remembered the incident at the Immortal Spirit Island and could not help but cry again.
Aunt Li also asked,"Ling Er, why did those Miao people want to capture you?"”
Zhao Ling 'er said," I don't know. They…they wanted to capture me after they got on the island. They even…beat Granny up until she was seriously injured. I don't know how Granny is. I have to go back to the island to take a look. Otherwise, Granny will die…"
"Island?" Li Xiaoyao asked. Which island?"
Zhao Ling 'er looked at Li Xiaoyao in doubt and said,""Immortal Spirit Island, of course!"
Li Xiaoyao said,"Okay, okay, don't panic." How about this! I'll borrow a boat and bring some people back to the island. Perhaps I can help save them…"
Zhao Ling 'er hurriedly said,"No, only you can go." Have you forgotten that outsiders are not allowed to set foot on the island?”
Li Xiao Yao thought to himself,"I've never been there, how would I know about this rule?"”
Li Xiaoyao saw Zhao Ling 'er's confused and anxious expression and could not bear to make her panic anymore. He said gently,"Alright, I'll go."
Zhao Ling 'er was relieved and rested her head on his shoulder. This complete trust and intimacy made Li Xiaoyao feel baffled.
Aunt Li saw this and said,"Since you're going to Immortal Spirit Island, go borrow a boat first. Those Miao people probably haven't left the city yet. For safety reasons, Ling 'er will stay at home and wait for your news. I'll take care of her."”
Li Xiaoyao said,"Alright, I'll go immediately."”
Zhao Ling 'er pulled his hand and said,"Come back quickly and be careful!"”
Li Xiao Yao nodded and strode out.
Aunt Li then said to Zhao Ling 'er,"Ling' er, when did you meet Xiaoyao?"”
"The day before yesterday, he…came to the island to ask for medicine. We met him…" Zhao Ling 'er said shyly.
Zhao Ling 'er stuttered as she recounted what happened the day before yesterday. Unexpectedly, the more Aunt Li listened, the more strange she became."Ten years ago? Li Sansi seemed to have been in Mobei ten years ago? Why would he come to Miaojiang to save people? He had never been to Immortal Spirit Island! Besides, he would bring his wife with him wherever he went. How could he save someone alone? Could it be that this girl's grandmother was old and muddle-headed and had mistaken her for someone else?”
After Zhao Ling 'er finished speaking, she suddenly saw Aunt Li frowning and pondering. She couldn't help but panic, thinking that Aunt Li didn't approve of this marriage. Her face was pale with fear as she said," Auntie, I…I will never marry anyone else other than Brother Xiaoyao. If you pity me and allow me to be the daughter-in-law of the Li family, I will…I will be willing to die." If you don't allow it, then I can only…I can only not marry for the rest of my life…"
Zhao Ling 'er couldn't help but shed tears again. All of a sudden, she had already regarded Li Xiaoyao as her lifelong support. She really couldn't imagine the scene of losing Li Xiaoyao.
Aunt Li hurriedly said,"Silly girl, I didn't say no, but…Sigh, let me think."”
The more Aunt Li thought about it, the more she felt that there must be a misunderstanding. However, this misunderstanding had already made Li Xiaoyao and Zhao Ling 'er a couple. If she told the truth, it would hurt Zhao Ling' er's heart. Besides, Li Sansi and his wife were already dead. It seemed that this diorama would not expose them. She would just let it go.
Aunt Li said,"You are willing to marry our Xiaoyao. This is Xiaoyao's blessing. How can I not allow it?" Don't worry, you'll be my Li family's daughter-in-law in the future!”
Zhao Ling 'er's tears turned into a smile as she said,"Thank you, Auntie, for saving me from loneliness."”
Aunt Li said,"But…Ling Er, don't you think Xiaoyao is acting weird?" He doesn't seem to know you."
Zhao Ling 'er was stunned and said,"Brother Xiaoyao doesn't recognize me?" Is that so?"
Aunt Li said,"You were too scared to notice the strange look in Xiaoyao's eyes." I've been taking care of him for nearly twenty years. I knew what he was up to the moment he rolled his eyes. Something must have happened to Carefree! If you realize that he doesn't remember you, don't be afraid. Just slowly get closer to him. He had always been soft and not hard. If you were gentle to him, he would repay you tenfold. He would not be ungrateful.”
Zhao Ling 'er replied,"I understand."”However, she felt uneasy. How could Li Xiaoyao forget her? How could he forget the favor he owed her that night? If Li Xiaoyao really forgot, what should he do?
Zhao Ling 'er waited restlessly. When would Li Xiaoyao return? What happened on Immortal Spirit Island? All kinds of heavy worries almost crushed her weak shoulders.
Li Xiaoyao went straight to the port and borrowed another boat from Mr. Fang and the others. Today was a peaceful day, but Mr. Fang still refused to lend him the boat. He said that Immortal Spirit Island was extremely dangerous, and he could only be lucky once.
Li Xiaoyao couldn't understand a single word, so he thought that Mr. Fang was just trying to avoid borrowing the boat. Rejected, Li Xiaoyao had to borrow the boat from Brother Zhang Si.
When Brother Zhang Si heard this, he rolled his eyes and said,"Isn't it enough for you to die once? A second time? Addicted?"
"When did I go to the Immortal Spirit Island?" Li Xiaoyao asked. Why are you all daydreaming?”
Zhang Si Ge said,"It doesn't matter if I've been there or not, I won't take this risk!"”
Li Xiaoyao said,"Fourth Brother Zhang, you should be a good person to the end. It's not that I want to go to the island, but there's a girl who wants to go back. I can't let her leave with her family!"”
"Someone came up from Immortal Spirit Island?" Why was there someone living on the island? You must have been deceived!"
Li Xiaoyao said,"We'll know when the time comes whether we've been cheated or not. Please take us to the sea of Immortal Spirit Island. If the situation isn't right, we'll turn back, okay?"”
" This..." Although Brother Zhang Si had always been enthusiastic, he still felt that it was too risky."No, no! You still want me to work for free? I've been sending you fearless brats to Immortal Spirit Island all day, but I haven't done my business yet!”
Li Xiaoyao said," Please be kind. Anyway, you're the only one in your family. If you don't have food or wine, come to my house. My house will entertain you, okay?" Only you can help me with this!”
Fourth Brother Zhang sighed,"It's fine if you don't drink your wine!" It's my bad luck to know you! Alright, when are you going out to sea?"
Li Xiaoyao was overjoyed." Thank you, Fourth Brother Zhang. I'll bring the girl over. You wait on the boat."”
After saying that, Li Xiao Yao quickly rushed back to the inn. He saw Aunt Li and Zhao Ling 'er sitting opposite each other and talking. The atmosphere was very harmonious, as if he was an outsider. Seeing Li Xiaoyao return, Zhao Ling 'er immediately stood up and greeted him with concern,""Brother Xiaoyao, you're back? Did you encounter any enemies?"
"I've borrowed a boat. Brother Zhang Si is willing to take us to Immortal Spirit Island.”Li Xiao Yao said proudly,"But he said that if the island is too windy, he will bring us back if he doesn't reach the shore."”
Aunt Li said,"Ling 'er is very worried about the people on the island. You should go and come back quickly."”
"Got it!" Li Xiaoyao said,"Miss Zhao, let's go."”
Zhao Ling 'er was stunned. She stood on the spot and said in a trembling voice,"You…What did you call me?"
Li Xiaoyao said,"Lady Zhao!" Isn't that so?"
Aunt Li coughed and said,"Xiaoyao, you're about the same age, just call her Ling Er."”
Li Xiaoyao felt a little strange. He had always teased the Xianglan sisters, but he was always scolded by his aunt for not being serious. Now that he saw this fairy-like woman, he felt respect and did not dare to call her by her name. It seemed that something was wrong for his aunt to ask him to call Zhao Ling 'er by her name. Li Xiaoyao could only say,"Hmm, then…Miss Ling 'er, let's go!"”
He turned around to leave, but he saw that Zhao Ling 'er was still standing on the spot without moving. Her face was filled with grief, and it was even more inexplicable.
Aunt Li scolded,"How did you become an idiot?" Hold Ling 'er's hand!"
Li Xiaoyao suspected that there was something wrong with his aunt! The two of them had just met, and they were already holding hands as they walked on the street. Could they be seen? What a disgrace!
Only then did Zhao Ling 'er force out a sad smile and say,""Auntie, don't make things difficult for Brother Xiaoyao. I understand…"
Aunt Li said,"Ling 'er, you've suffered!" Sigh, this heartless…"
Li Xiaoyao felt wronged and muttered,""I didn't do anything…"
Zhao Ling 'er said,"Let's go. You go in front, I'll follow you."”
Li Xiaoyao said,"Let's go!"”
The two of them hurried to the port one after the other. On the way, they saw the Xianglan sisters and Wang Xiaohu walking towards his house, talking and laughing. When they saw Li Xiaoyao, Ding Xianglan's face flushed red. She remembered that her father had praised Li Xiaoyao greatly during dinner yesterday. His words meant that if he came to propose marriage, her father would agree. Ding Xiulan was about to call him "brother-in-law" to mock him when she suddenly heard Wang Xiaohu scream,"Sister Fairy!"
Only then did Ding Xianglan and Ding Xiulan notice," Behind Li Xiaoyao was a young girl. She was beautiful from head to toe. She looked like a fairy from a painting, but she was more like the most precious flower among all the flowers. Just by standing there, she exuded an outstanding beauty.
Ding Xianglan and Ding Xiulan were stunned. They couldn't believe that there was such a beautiful girl, and she was even clinging to Li Xiaoyao.
Wang Xiaohu respectfully called out,"Fairy Sister, you've come to the mortal world?" I'm Wang Xiaohu, do you remember?"
Zhao Ling 'er replied indifferently and said,"Has your father recovered from his illness?"
Wang Xiaohu said,"Alright, in the future, my father will worship Sister Fairy…"
Zhao Ling 'er said," There's no need. That's the medicine my master refined. It has nothing to do with me. My master died a long time ago. She doesn't know that you're worshipping her."”
Ding Xiulan couldn't believe that there was really a fairy, but her voice was crisp and pleasant to the ear. Her eyebrows were sharp and she really didn't seem like a mortal.
"Brother Xiaoyao, who…who is she? Why is she with you?"
Li Xiao Yao knew that Xiang Lan was still alright. She had angered Xi Lan on the spot, but there would be endless trouble in the future. He stuttered," She…she's my distant cousin. She came to my house to play for a few days…"
Ding Xiulan said on the spot,""Stop lying! When did a distant relative appear in your family? Why didn't I know?"
"She's the great-granddaughter of my aunt's sister's uncle's uncle's father-in-law…" Li Xiaoyao said.
The more Ding Xianglan looked at Zhao Ling 'er, the more ashamed she felt. She sighed and said,""Sister Xiu, don't ask anymore. Let's go back!”After saying that, he forced a smile at Zhao Ling 'er and said,"" This little sister is so beautiful. She really looks like a fairy. Goodbye.”
Seeing Ding Xianglan turn around and leave dejectedly, Ding Xiulan was angry and anxious. She said angrily,"" Brother Xiaoyao, you…Do you remember you and my sister…Sigh, even if you are a fairy, you can't have any ideas about Brother Xiaoyao!”
"What are you talking about?" Li Xiaoyao hurriedly asked. Don't talk nonsense!"
Ding Xiulan stomped her feet and said,"Men are so annoying. They change their hearts when they see someone more beautiful!" Humph!"
Ding Xiulan hatefully turned around and chased after Ding Xianglan. Li Xiaoyao felt rather awkward. Zhao Ling 'er suppressed her uneasiness and asked," You have a good relationship with that girl?”
"We grew up together, so our relationship is naturally very good."”
Zhao Ling 'er's face was a little pale as she said,""Is that so? Then are you going to marry her? Do you like her very much?"
Li Xiaoyao found it even more difficult to answer. He had never seen Zhao Ling 'er ask such a direct question. He couldn't help but feel that Zhao Ling' er didn't seem to understand the ways of the world at all. She also didn't know much about common etiquette or norms, which was why her words and actions were so bold.
Li Xiaoyao said," I quite like her. Sister Xiang has a gentle personality and treats me very well. There's no reason for me not to like her…But we've only played together since we were young. It's not like we're going to marry her…"
When Zhao Ling 'er heard this, not only did she not feel at ease, but she also felt even more uneasy." They grew up together. Aunt also said that I don't understand Brother Xiaoyao's personality. Why didn't I grow up with him? Why did I meet him so late?”
Other than feeling indignant and self-pitying, she also thought, Brother Xiaoyao originally liked another girl, but he said that he might not marry her. Then…if Brother Xiaoyao saw someone more beautiful than him, he would also say to her," You don't have to marry me. What should I do?"
This was just the inevitable feeling of love that made people worry and worry about gains and losses. At this moment, she was filled with worry. She even wished that she would be killed on the island so that she would not have to be so sad.
Li Xiaoyao would never have thought," His unintentional reply would make Zhao Ling 'er so sad that she wanted to die. He only knew that he had to bring her to the Immortal Spirit Island as soon as possible to save them. He hurried along the way, and Wang Xiaohu followed closely behind them, asking questions. Zhao Ling 'er, on the other hand, was full of worries. She lowered her head and followed him without saying a word.
The three of them arrived at the port. When Brother Zhang Si saw Zhao Ling 'er, he was so shocked that he could not believe it. After a while, he said,"Is this…this girl? Miss, what do you want to do on Immortal Spirit Island? There are man-eating monsters on that island…"
Zhao Ling 'er said,"There are no demons on the Immortal Spirit Island. Please take us to the island."”
Seeing Zhao Ling 'er's pitiful look, Brother Zhang Si said,"Alright, alright, I'll drive the boat. You guys have to be careful!”
Li Xiaoyao got on the boat first and pulled Zhao Ling 'er down. Wang Xiaohu wanted to follow, but Li Xiaoyao quickly said,"You can't come!"
"I've been to Immortal Spirit Island, I know the way!" Wang Xiaohu said.”
Li Xiaoyao and Brother Zhang Si said in unison,""No!" You can't follow me!"
"But I…" Wang Xiaohu looked disappointed.
Zhao Ling 'er said," Other than Brother Xiaoyao, no one else is allowed on the island. Little Tiger, if you don't listen to me, I won't forgive you."”
Wang Xiaohu had no choice but to retreat. He watched reluctantly as Brother Zhang paddled the boat further and further away until it disappeared into the sea.
Zhang Si Ge's rowing skills were much better than Li Xiao Yao's. In less than an hour, he could see the Immortal Spirit Island from afar. Zhao Ling's uneasiness and fear grew stronger and stronger. She was afraid that once she got on the island, she would see an island of death without a single survivor. What would become of those people who spent time together?
The strange thing was that the originally turbulent sea was now calm, which surprised Fourth Brother Zhang.
When the boat reached the shore and saw the blood-stained beach, Brother Zhang Si exclaimed," Why…why is there so much blood? There must be a man-eating monster on the island. It's better for us to turn back quickly…"
"Granny!" Zhao Ling 'er called out anxiously. With a tap of her body, she actually flew up from the boat, landed on the beach, and ran towards the forest.
Li Xiaoyao shouted,"Wait, Miss Ling 'er, don't go alone!"”Li Xiaoyao jumped off the boat and ran ashore, chasing after Zhao Ling 'er.
The two of them disappeared into the forest, leaving Zhang Si alone. He could not turn back and leave the two of them on this island. However, he did not dare to go ashore. He could only wait by the shore with the boat. He felt a chill in his heart. Not only was there inexplicable blood stains on this island, but it was also filled with the aura of death.
Zhao Ling 'er was running non-stop. Li Xiaoyao sometimes lost track of her, but he knew where to go with his intuition. The more he chased, the more strange he felt. Strange, why do I seem to have been here before? How do I know the way?" However, if he wanted to think carefully about the path, he would be confused. Instead, he could walk in the right direction without thinking. He passed by a large lotus pond, an orchard, and a peach forest. He heard Zhao Ling 'er crying.
He ran out of the forest and saw the corpses of maids lying on the snow-white stone steps. They looked extremely miserable as they lay in pools of blood. Zhao Ling 'er stood in front of the stone steps and cried bitterly. Her back was so thin and pitiful. This was her home, but it had been destroyed like this. At this moment, the sorrow she felt was something that outsiders could not understand.
Li Xiao Yao held her shoulder from behind and said softly,""Let's go find your grandma."
Li Xiaoyao's hand gave Zhao Ling 'er the courage to continue walking. The two of them climbed the stone steps and entered the palace. However, no matter which garden or beautiful walkway it was, there were pools of blood and corpses wherever there were people. Clearly, they had all been killed by the Miao people.
Zhao Ling 'er called out in a trembling voice,"Granny!" Grandma!"
There was no response. The originally elegant palace was already occupied by the silence of death.
A faint voice came from somewhere, so weak that it couldn't be heard, but Ling 'er had already felt it. She rushed to the wall and was beside the palace master's grave in the back garden!
Sure enough, outside the First Moon Gate, an old woman with her grandmother's cane was leaning against the wall. Her face was pale and her hair was disheveled. Many of the wounds on her body were no longer bleeding. Instead, under the dried blood clots, there were tall yellow lumps. Her entire body was deformed like a lump of pus and filth, becoming extremely terrifying.
Ling 'er didn't feel afraid and rushed to her side. She leaned against her and cried," Grandma, you're not dead. That's great. Grandma…Wu…"
Granny forced her eyes open, her gaze unfocused. Li Xiaoyao, who was watching from the side, knew that she could not hold on any longer. Perhaps she was injured so badly, but she was still holding her breath to not die, just to see Ling 'er one last time. When she finished speaking, this old woman would not be able to live anymore.
"Sigh, it's been ten years. I can't…hide from it," Grandma said in a hoarse voice. Ling 'er…Grandmother…can't protect you anymore…In the future, you'll be alone. You must…be strong.”
Zhao Ling 'er cried,"Granny, you won't die. You have to accompany me. You won't die!"”
"The future is full of hardships…I can't bear to let you go…Young Master Li…"
Li Xiaoyao was surprised and thought to himself, How did she know my surname is Li?
"Young Master Li…Ling 'er can't handle it alone, so…I'll entrust it to you…"
"For…for me?"
Grandma's voice became more and more urgent as she said,"" Black…The Miao people won't let this go. For the past ten years, they had tried every possible means to find Ling 'er. In the future…you, you have to protect her well. Otherwise…I won't forgive you even if I become a ghost!”
Zhao Ling 'er was already crying so hard that she was about to fall to the ground. Li Xiaoyao was full of questions, but in front of someone who was about to die, how could he bear to disobey? He said gently,"Okay, I understand. Go in peace!”
However, he couldn't help but think in his heart, Oh no! This time, we're in big trouble…"
Granny looked at Ling 'er lovingly, a line of tears sliding down her face, and said,""But…Lian's child, the world is so big, but there's no place for you." Young Master Li, you must bring Ling 'er back to her hometown and find her mother…"
Zhao Ling 'er was stunned and choked up as she asked,"Mother is still alive!"？”
His grandma smiled bitterly." Yes, your master…when he was alive, he had returned to the Miao Territory to inquire about…the Witch Empress 'whereabouts. Later…I heard that…the Bai Miao tribe in Dali had your mother's cenotaph and stone statue…but…no one has ever seen the Witch Empress's body…maybe, maybe…it's just…"
Grandma was almost delirious, but she still said with all her might," Regardless of whether the Witch Empress…lives or dies, at least…this is your…filial piety and also my…last wish…"
Zhao Ling 'er cried,"I will. I will go back and find Mother!"”
" Good, very good..." Grandma laughed twice, and her voice suddenly stopped. Her eyes were still wide open, and her expression stopped at the moment when she was relieved.
Zhao Ling 'er did not cry out loud. She bit her lips tightly, and bean-sized tears kept rolling down her jade-like cheeks. She only silently shed tears.
Li Xiaoyao looked around and saw a beautiful tomb beside him. The tombstone was engraved with the words "Tomb of Master Ling Yue".
Li Xiaoyao said,"Don't be sad. Let's bury Grandma and the sisters on the island first!"”
Zhao Ling 'er knelt in front of her grandmother's corpse, unable to say a single word. She was in a daze. Li Xiaoyao pulled her hand to close her eyes and said," How many people are there on this island?"
Zhao Ling 'er's tears kept falling and she couldn't say anything. She could only silently draw the number' 17 'on the ground.
Li Xiaoyao said,"You stay here and don't run around. I'll go gather the corpses."”
He knew that this was a tough job, but when he saw Zhao Ling 'er's heartbroken and dumbstruck appearance, as long as he could make her feel better, Li Xiaoyao would do anything.
Li Xiaoyao searched all over the Watermoon Palace and dragged all the corpses he found to the back garden. When the seventeen corpses were moved one by one, he was already too tired to walk.
Li Xiaoyao panted and asked,"And then?" Ling 'er? Was there oil or firewood on the island? I'm afraid I can't bury all these corpses one by one. Let's burn them up and serve your grandmother in heaven together, okay?”
Zhao Ling 'er looked confused. Li Xiaoyao repeated it again, and Zhao Ling' er seemed to understand. She stood up and walked into the palace.
Li Xiaoyao followed closely behind and asked,"Where are you going?"”
Zhao Ling 'er didn't say anything and continued to walk forward. Li Xiaoyao could only follow. This path gave him a familiar feeling, and it seemed to be very warm in his heart.
Zhao Ling 'er walked into the pill room. It was at this place that Li Xiaoyao accidentally touched her chest and couldn't help but kiss her. This made Zhao Ling' er feel powerless for the first time when she was hugged by the arms of the opposite sex. However, Li Xiao Yao did not remember this wonderful experience at all. Forgetfulness was healing for some people, but it was a huge loss for others.
Zhao Ling 'er took out the powder from the medicine cabinet. Li Xiaoyao looked at the label on the porcelain bottle and thought," He thought,"Why did Ling 'er give this to me?" Could it be that this can melt the corpse?"
Before he could confirm, Zhao Ling 'er had already turned around and left silently, returning to the back garden where everyone's corpses were gathered.
Li Xiaoyao guessed that his assumption was not far from the truth, so he sprinkled the powder on the corpse one by one. He poured out the whole bottle, a little worried that it would not be enough.
Ling 'er had already lit up the fire and threw it onto the corpse. With a bang, it immediately exploded into a large ball of fire!
Li Xiaoyao was shocked. He saw the raging fire shining on Zhao Ling 'er's swollen face. Under the dark sky, it looked even more beautiful.
Zhao Ling 'er took her grandmother's cane and pressed the trigger. A sword blade extended from the cane. Zhao Ling' er used the sword blade to flatten a tree trunk and carved on it: "The Tomb of Grandmother Jiang." As she carved, tears kept falling.
After two hours, everyone's bodies were burned, and the sky was dark.
Li Xiaoyao gathered everyone's ashes together, dug a shallow pit, and prayed silently. He didn't know how to do a funeral, but he knew that sincerity was enough.
"Alright, let's go." Li Xiaoyao wanted to pull Zhao Ling 'er, but Zhao Ling' er broke free and said miserably,""I'm not leaving!"
"If you don't leave, what are you doing here alone?”
Zhao Ling 'er was already crying until her mouth was dry and her voice was hoarse."I'm here to accompany Grandma and everyone.”
Li Xiao Yao smiled bitterly,"Dead people can't come back to life. This…what's the use of waiting here for your entire life?"”
Zhao Ling 'er said coldly,"I grew up here. I'm going to die of old age here and never leave!" You can go alone!"
Li Xiaoyao said,"I can't leave you here alone."”
Zhao Ling 'er said,"You can leave on your own. I don't blame you." I…I'm a lonely person, only grandma and the sisters love me…From now on, from now on…"
Tears welled up again when she thought of the sad part. Li Xiao Yao couldn't bear to see this, so he simply hugged her and said,"I'll love you from now on."
Zhao Ling 'er's body trembled as she looked up at Li Xiaoyao, her eyes filled with fear and unease. Li Xiaoyao saw her eyes, which had been washed clean by tears, reflecting himself. He couldn't help but think," I have to protect her. Otherwise, she will really be alone!”
Thinking of this, Li Xiao Yao couldn't help but hug her tighter and kiss her even more deeply. Zhao Ling 'er groaned and hugged Li Xiaoyao tightly. Li Xiaoyao knew," Once she let go, she would collapse and be finished.
Li Xiaoyao helped her tidy up the messy hair that was stuck to her face by her tears and said softly,"Come back with me and we'll slowly think of a way to fulfill your grandmother's last wish. Don't forget what she said. Your mother might still be alive and you're not alone."”
Zhao Ling 'er replied with an "en", but she was still very confused.
"Let's go. Farewell to your master and your grandma.”
Zhao Ling 'er was like a doll. She did whatever Li Xiaoyao said.
After paying his respects, Li Xiaoyao helped Zhao Ling 'er up and headed back. But there's only endless darkness in front of me,
The sound of waves in the distance was like a sad song from the Miao region.
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