Chapter 23
He first looked at the long sword on the ground, then at the bloody wounds on the woman's body. He frowned and said,
"You won't live long."
"Ha…ha…"
Hearing Yun Zong's words, the woman tried to catch her breath a few times. Her eyes dimmed as she looked at the girl who was still covering her ears and closing her eyes. A trace of gentleness flashed across her face.
"General…General…"
She tried her best to suppress the blood at the corner of her mouth. As she spoke, she raised her hand that had never let go of her sword.
" This is…one of…the…swords…of…Jing…Niyue…Ha…Bastard…I give this sword…to the general, please…protect me…my daughter…be safe…my…next life…be a cow…be a horse…cough…repay…general's…kindness…"
After saying that, the woman's pupils dilated, and the hand holding the sword finally fell to the side.
“……”
Yun Zong, who was covered in blood, looked at the lifeless woman and the sword that was shining with cold light. He then looked at the girl who was still covering her ears. Finally, he slowly walked to the girl and squatted down.
The little girl was cute, and one could tell at a glance that she was a beauty.
However, at this moment, her nose and tears were flowing out, and her small face was filled with fear.
Seeing this face…
Yun Zong paused for a moment, then slowly stood up and cut off his cloak with his bronze sword.
Yun Zong held the bloody and muddy cloak in his hand like a towel filled with ketchup.
He gently covered the woman with the cloak.
His expression was calm, but his eyes were sunken. There was indescribable pain, suffering, grief, and self-blame in his pupils.
Suddenly, a transparent tear streaked across his bloodstained face.
The tears turned from clear to turbid, and were filled with blood red. Finally, they dripped onto the ground.
Pa da.
Pa da…
Drop after drop…
After a long time, Yun Zong carefully wiped away his tears with his hands and grabbed a handful of soil to rub on his face. After wiping away the tears and blood, he rubbed his hands clean before walking back to the girl's side.
He carefully patted the little girl's arm.
The little girl tried to open one eye, but when she saw the stranger's face that looked like it was painted with oil, she immediately took a few steps back in fear. Then, she staggered and almost tripped over the arm that had lost its warmth.
But at this moment, Yun Zong pulled her back.
When the girl opened her eyes and turned around subconsciously, Yun Zong pulled her into his arms.
The little girl was stunned at first, but she wanted to turn her head.
However, Yun Zong's hand was like an iron gate, firmly holding her down and not allowing her to move. Then, he said in what he thought was the calmest and gentlest voice,
"Don't look."
"Uncle…who is it? Mother…"
" Mother is tired and injured. Let her have a good rest…"
The little girl first revealed a dazed expression. Then, tears fell like rain on Yun Zong's shoulder.
"Mother…"
"Good girl, Mother is just tired and is resting.”
In the distance, Zhang Han, who was covered in blood, rushed over. When he saw Yun Zong, he wanted to greet him, but he was suddenly grabbed by a blood-red hand and pulled to the side.
He subconsciously drew his sword, but when he saw who it was, he was stunned.
"What are you doing!"
"Shh…"
Yu Lan's expression was no longer as reckless as before. She only raised her blood-red finger to stop him from making a sound. Then, she stuck her head out to take a look and shook her head.
"Don't disturb him."
"Lieutenant…"
Zhang Han also stuck his head out. He first looked at the little girl crying on Yun Zong's shoulder, then narrowed his eyes and saw the corpse covered in a red cloak, as well as a few heads on the ground that were still bleeding...
When he saw the spider tattoo on the neck of a head, his eyes widened.
"Of course!"
"A net!"
Yu Lan's voice was very low, and there was no trace of charm in her rare voice.
"I don't know the exact situation, but for now…don't disturb him.”
"…Alright."
……
"What's your name?"
Finally, perhaps because the girl was tired, Yun Zong looked at the girl whose eyes were already swollen and asked.
"My…Mother calls me Yan 'er. I don't have a father, so I don't have a surname.”
“……”
Yun Zong was silent for a moment, then suddenly stood up and said,"
" Before Mother fell asleep…she asked me to take care of you until she recovers…"
He told a lie that even a child couldn't fool, and tried to make his tone softer.
"So, can you follow Uncle?”
“……”
Seeing that she did not answer, Yun Zong suddenly called out calmly,"
"Yu Lan."
"…Lieutenant, I'm here."
Yu Lan and Zhang Han walked out from the corner.
Then, their gazes fell on the sword on the ground. Zhang Han subconsciously shouted,"
"Startling Salamander?"
Yun Zong was expressionless. With his back facing the two of them, he said to Yu Lan,
"With your leg strength, how long will it take to send her to the general?”
Yu Lan was stunned for a moment before continuing,
"Two hours at most."
"... Okay, then I'll leave it to you."
Yu Lan had already walked to Yun Zong's side. After hearing his words, she understood Yun Zong's meaning. She squatted down and hugged the girl like she was a baby, her back facing the corpse.
"Alright."
With that, he was about to leave.
At this moment, Yun Zong said,"
"Slow down."
He squatted on the ground, picked up the Frightening Salamander Sword, and threw it back like scrap metal.
After Yu Lan caught it steadily, she nodded slightly in understanding. After glancing at Zhang Han, she lightly tapped her toes and left.
(How many people are regretting the death of the first generation of Miss Frightening Salamander? Raise your hand in the comments section. Let me see if I should start the pit buried in this chapter.)）
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