Chapter 1207: Chapter 101 Absolute Defense_2
Although the four skeletons hadn’t died, the severe injuries they sustained left Zong Yue helpless, especially the Blood Skull and the Wind Skeleton. Not only were their external wounds severe, but the internal damage was critical as well, with multiple ruptures in their meridians and some internal bleeding in their organs. The situation was extremely urgent; without prompt and effective treatment, their lives would be difficult to preserve.
Zong Yue noticed the situation, and so did Ah Dai. Taking a few steps forward, he bypassed Zong Yue and approached the four skeletons. Several vice-captains of the Skeleton Mercenary Group immediately blocked him, standing in front of Ah Dai. Among them, the vice-captain of the Blood Skull’s direct guards, known for his volatile temper, could no longer contain his anger upon seeing the state of the Blood Skull. His Narrow Sword thrust distractedly at Ah Dai.
Cold flashes shot from Ah Dai’s eyes towards the few men in front of him. With a flick of his hand, a white light shot out and instantly repelled the incoming Narrow Sword into the air. He spoke coldly, "If you don’t want these skeletons to die, then move aside. Don’t you know they will die if their injuries aren’t treated promptly?"
Just as the vice-captain of the guards was about to erupt, Zong Yue stopped him. Standing in front of him and looking at Ah Dai, he asked in confusion, "Are you saying that you are willing to save our captains?"
Xuan Yue moved closer to Ah Dai, speaking with slight anger, "Big brother, don’t bother with them. They started this provocation. We are under no obligation to heal them. Let them die. It will save others who might die by their hands in the future. We could just drop out of this mission and avoid further entanglement." From the earlier Ice Skull to the subsequent provocations by the four skeletons, Xuan Yue had been harboring a lot of anger. Having come from the Holy Church, she had never encountered such provocations before.
Ah Dai sighed and said, "Let it be, brother. We are all here to protect the caravan and bear no deep grudges, so let’s save them this time. I think, after this incident, they won’t provoke us again. Brother, treatment is your forte, start with these two who are critically injured. Stabilize their condition first."
Although Xuan Yue was very repulsed by these skeletons, she couldn’t bear to refute Ah Dai’s words. With a snort, she angrily said to Zong Yue and the others in front of her, "Are you not going to move aside? Do you think you can stop us?"
Zong Yue stopped the vice-captains who wanted to retaliate and bowed deeply to Xuan Yue, saying, "Head, I apologize on behalf of our captains. As long as you can save them, I guarantee I will persuade them not to trouble you in the future. Thank you."
Listening to Zong Yue’s slightly pleading words, Xuan Yue’s heart softened. She nodded lightly and walked past several people toward the Blood Skull and Wind Skeleton. Although their injuries were severe, for someone who specialized in Holy Light Magic, such damages were manageable. Xuan Yue pondered briefly about their travel schedule to Tian Jing Mountain and then started to chant a Restoration Magic Spell. A pale golden halo radiated from Xuan Yue, enveloping the four skeletons on the ground. The warm Sacred Aura invigorated Zong Yue and the others. Seeing the captains’ color gradually returning to their faces eased their anxious hearts, and their eyes expressed gratitude. Despite being enemies, Ah Dai and Xuan Yue, who held all the advantages, not only refrained from killing the four skeletons but also treated them—a conduct which earned them silent respect. Remembering how the Skeleton Mercenary Group had treated their enemies in the past made them ashamedly lower their heads. Under the effect of the golden light, the injuries of the Blood Skull and Wind Skeleton gradually stabilized; the broken meridians were repaired by the Sacred Energy, and the internal hematoma was forced out. However, Xuan Yue did not completely heal them; relying on their own abilities, they would need some time to recover fully. The conditions of the Ice Skull and Iron Skull were relatively better—the Ice Skull was the least injured, her wounds had mostly healed, and the Iron Skull was much improved, although he was still unconscious due to significant energy drain.
Xuan Yue took a deep breath, put away the Angel Wand, and said to Zong Yue, "Take your skeletons away; none of them will die. They should recover in four to five days." After finishing, she walked towards Ah Dai without looking back. Ah Dai gave her an inquiring look, knowing that with Xuan Yue’s abilities, she could have completely healed the skeletons.
Xuan Yue’s voice resonated at the bottom of Ah Dai’s heart, talking to him through the vibrations of her spiritual power, a method akin to sound transmission, "Big brother, these skeletons provoked us twice in succession, which is unbearable. We need to teach them a lesson. Don’t worry, they will recover on their own. Let’s head back now." After speaking, she grabbed Ah Dai’s hand and headed toward their camp. Ah Dai initially wanted to say more, but recalling how Xuan Yue had been injured earlier, he held back, thinking that these arrogant skeletons indeed deserved some punishment.
The two quickly returned to their camp. Mulat had just seen a golden glow flickering in the ashes of the forest from a distance and was hesitating whether to approach when he saw Ah Dai and Xuan Yue returning, immediately overjoyed, he rushed up to greet them, "The two of you are back! What exactly happened?"
