Chapter 1099: Chapter 78: Unfathomable Human Sentiments_4
Yan Shi looked at his brother and said calmly, "If Ah Dai is captured, I’ll stay behind to figure out a way to save him. You escort the two ladies back to the Elf Clan, then return to our own people and earnestly request the Prophet and Clan Leader to personally lead a team to rescue Ah Dai." His voice was calm, but anyone could hear the intense emotion contained within that deep voice.
Zhuo Yun looked at Yan Shi, whose gaze never left the direction of Sunset City, and her heart trembled. In that moment, Yan Shi seemed so tall. She subconsciously walked to his side, took his large hand, and said, "Don’t worry, Ah Dai will definitely return safely. You have to believe in his strength. Doesn’t he still have the Sword of Hades?"
Yan Shi sighed, glanced at Zhuo Yun by his side, and thought how he would have been so happy if she had taken his hand at any other time. He shook his head and said, "I know Ah Dai too well. The him who broke free from evil probably wouldn’t use the Sword of Hades against ordinary soldiers. Although he’s highly skilled, he’s only one person after all. Sunset City is the capital of the Empire of Sunset City and does not lack experts. Whether Ah Dai can escape or not greatly depends on luck."
Zhuo Yun noticed that Yan Shi’s large hand was full of cold sweat. Clearly, his mood was not as calm as it appeared on the surface. With a gentle sigh, she stayed quiet, quietly accompanying him by his side, watching the distance. Holding her soft little hand, Yan Shi’s anxious heart actually calmed down a bit. The faint fragrance coming from her side soothed him considerably, and holding hands, Yan Shi suddenly felt an intimate connection.
A black shadow shot towards them like lightning. Seeing the faint white glow emanating from his body, Yan Shi’s face lit up with joy, and he shouted loudly, "Ah Dai, we are here!"
The person was indeed Ah Dai. Hearing Yan Shi’s call, Ah Dai’s heart relaxed, and after a few bounds, he landed in front of Yan Shi and the others. The relief caused him to no longer stand firm, and he spat out a mouthful of blood, collapsing into Yan Shi’s embrace. Yan Shi was shocked and hurriedly channeled his True Qi into Ah Dai’s body. Although what he practiced wasn’t the life-giving True Qi, it was still one of the most authentic cultivation methods. Supported by Yan Shi’s robust True Qi, Ah Dai took a deep breath and instantly felt much better. He had exhausted the majority of his True Qi fighting the experts of the Empire of Sunset City singlehandedly for twenty minutes. While fleeing, he was hit by the Fire Dragon Devouring Heaven Magic, causing the already weakened him to be severely injured. If it were not for a gust of wind that propelled his body out in the final moments, Ah Dai would probably already be a prisoner under the stairs of the Sunset Empire. He gasped for air continuously, and only after a long while did he gradually calm down.
"Big brother, don’t worry, I’m fine. I’m just a bit drained."
Yan Shi had already sensed through the meridians in Ah Dai’s body that, although his injuries were severe, they weren’t life-threatening. He immediately relaxed. He lifted Ah Dai up and led everyone to hide in the bushes by the side of the road before asking, "Brother, why did it take you so long to escape? I thought you were already..."
Ah Dai forced a smile and said, "That was really close! I didn’t dare leave too quickly; I was afraid you hadn’t left Sunset City yet, so I held on a little longer." He then recounted everything that happened on the city walls. When everyone heard he had been hit by the Fire Dragon’s strike, they couldn’t help but exclaim in shock.
After listening to Ah Dai’s story, Yan Shi wondered aloud, "Who could have helped you escape at the end? We don’t have any friends in Sunset City. You said the person had a green silhouette and could fly? Could it be the Old Magician from the Sky Imperial Palace? He’s the only Magician I’ve seen capable of flight using magic. But there’s no reason for him to save you. He’s our enemy. Logically, he should have attacked you. With the Old Magician’s skills, it would be difficult for you to return alive. Does he have some kind of scheme?"
Ah Dai shook his head and said, "It doesn’t feel like that. When I was leaving, he told me, ’I have repaid your kindness. Next time we meet, I will not show mercy.’ But I don’t remember owing him any kindness!"
Yan Shi’s eyes suddenly lit up, and he burst into laughter. Everyone was stunned, and Ah Dai asked in confusion, "Big brother, what are you laughing about?"
Yan Shi laughed and said, "I understand now. Do you know why that Old Magician saved you? Remember when you told us, after you escaped from the Imperial Palace of the Sunset Empire, that you shot the Xuan Iron Bow off-target and stunned the Old Magician, allowing you to escape? I think he must have thought you showed mercy at that time by not killing him. So he took this opportunity to save you. It was a fortuitous mistake!"
Hearing Yan Shi’s explanation, Ah Dai and the others all laughed, including Xing Er, who was peculiarly excited, and giggled, "It’s not luck. It’s serendipity. Ah Dai, you’re really lucky!"
Ah Dai looked at Xing Er’s smiling face and said with a wry smile, "Xing Er, stop teasing me. It looks like I definitely need to practice my archery." The power of the life-changing arrows shot by the Xuan Iron Bow could be considered Ah Dai’s most powerful weapon after the Sword of Hades.
