Chapter 1100: Chapter 78: Incomprehensible Human Sentiments_5
Yan Shi repressed his smile and said, "Brother, although we’ve escaped, we still need to leave this area quickly, as it’s still within the boundaries of Sunset City. Come on, let me carry you. Endure a little longer; once we find a suitable hiding place, you can adjust your breath." Saying so, Yan Shi reached out, grabbing Ah Dai by one arm to pull him onto his back and scooped up his legs, carrying Ah Dai on his back.
Ah Dai, somewhat embarrassed, said, "Big brother, how can this be? I’m so heavy, it will exhaust you."
Yan Shi laughed and replied, "Your big brother isn’t so weak, and besides, if I can’t carry you any longer, there’s always Ah Li. It’s always you who risks your life for us; it’s time we did something for you. Let’s get going. Zhuo Yun, take good care of the Princess and try to fly low."
Xing Er said, "Don’t worry, Big Brother Yan Shi, I can still keep up." Although the power of the Bloodline of the Elf King was gradually disappearing, her body had recovered a lot after a month of recuperation. There was no need for others to carry her anymore. She spread her wings, which were larger than those of ordinary elves, and took off, gliding into the distance with a joyful giggle. Zhuo Yun, fearing she might struggle, quickly followed her. Yan Shi shook his head helplessly and muttered, "This little princess! Just out of danger and she’s already being mischievous again." He hefted Ah Dai’s body and, together with Yan Li, strode swiftly after the elves. They moved quickly, and two hours later, they had covered over sixty miles.
Yan Shi, panting, put Ah Dai down on the ground and wiped the sweat from his forehead with his sleeve, shouting to Zhuo Yun and Xing Er in the air, "Stop already, let’s rest for a while."
During those two hours, although the jolting journey prevented Ah Dai from properly adjusting his breath, he had stabilized his injuries using his own pure True Qi. Sliding to the ground, he sat down, somewhat weakly, and said, "Big brother, thank you for your efforts. I’ll meditate for a while." With that, he immediately closed his eyes and began to concentrate on adjusting his breathing. The fight at the top of Sunset City had been incredibly perilous and had also drained much of his energy; now as he started to heal, he quickly entered a trance-like realm. The dim Silver Body inside him, under his urging, gradually brightened, and a thread-like energy softly floated up, circling around his Silver Body. Ah Dai relaxed his entire body and began to practice using the method of natural flow he had comprehended last time at the Tongxin Inn, his True Qi following the most natural route rapidly circulating within him, a faint white glow appearing around his body, making him look utterly divine.
Yan Shi was also exhausted; he plopped down on the ground, continuing to pant heavily, while Zhuo Yun and Xing Er floated down in front of him. A faint light flickered in Zhuo Yun’s eyes as she pulled a handkerchief from her bosom and passed it over, saying, "Wipe yourself off; look at you, all that sweat."
Yan Shi, taken aback, accepted the handkerchief, somewhat embarrassed, and said, "Thank you, Miss Zhuo Yun."
Xing Er looked at Yan Shi, then at Zhuo Yun, sensing the special atmosphere between them, and giggled, "Come on, why so formal? I’m tired too, going to sleep for a bit." Saying this, she flapped her wings and floated to a nearby large tree, leaning against a broad branch and closing her eyes. Yan Shi wiped the sweat from his face with the handkerchief Zhuo Yun had given him and foolishly handed it back, "I, I’m done, here you go."
Watching Yan Shi’s honest and steadfast face, Zhuo Yun let out a chuckle and said, "It’s all sweaty, why are you giving it back to me? Wash it first."
