Chapter 1448: Chapter 153: Regaining Consciousness_3
Mie Feng placed the rice porridge on the coffee table, helped Ah Dai sit up, and positioned two thick pillows behind his back. Watching Mie Feng’s practiced movements, Ah Dai felt an unusual sensation arise in his heart. Being cared for like this was a first for him. Mie Feng didn’t notice the change in Ah Dai’s mood and said calmly, "Your body is still recovering, don’t move around. I’ll feed you." She then scooped a bowl of porridge, picked up a spoonful, and brought it to Ah Dai’s lips. "It shouldn’t be too hot. Try it."
Looking at the porridge offered to his lips, Ah Dai’s face turned red involuntarily. He stammered awkwardly, "I’m really troubling you... I, I..."
Mie Feng’s eyes gleamed with a hint of gentleness. "Don’t say anything, just eat." With that, she placed the spoon into Ah Dai’s mouth. At that moment, Ah Dai truly lacked the ability to feed himself, so he had no choice but to accept. As the warm porridge slid down his throat, he felt a surge of warmth spread through his body, bringing comfort and alleviating the weakness he felt upon waking.
It took a full hour for Mie Feng to feed Ah Dai the entire small pot of porridge. Ah Dai let out a satisfied sigh, leaning back against the pillows behind him. "Thank you. I feel so comfortable after eating."
Mie Feng smiled faintly, a sense of fulfillment rising in her heart. She realized she seemed to enjoy taking care of Ah Dai in this way. Setting down the bowl and spoon, she said, "As long as you recover quickly, that’s all that matters. By the way, what exactly happened to you that day? How did it get to this point?"
Ah Dai opened his eyes, and a flicker of killing intent came and went. "I don’t know whether to call it luck or misfortune, but that day in the warehouse, I was ambushed by the Assassin’s Guild. Honestly, I’ve underestimated the Assassin’s Guild all this time. A large number of high-ranking assassins joined forces, and their combat power was undeniably overwhelming. It was incredibly close—if I had made even the slightest mistake, I would have been buried in that warehouse."
Mie Feng asked, puzzled, "Ambush? With your profound skills, how could any number of assassins’ ambushes actually affect you?"
Ah Dai gave a bitter smile. "Seven Master Assassins, ten Elite Assassins, and twenty-three of the most powerful Stealth Killers—forty assassins in total—attacked me alone. Moreover, the seven Master Assassins had a collaborative attack technique. How could I not suffer under such circumstances? To be honest, what caused me to faint wasn’t them—it was myself. Because the opponents were so strong, I used the Sword of Hades. While immensely powerful, the Sword of Hades has extraordinarily harsh backlash. The Hades Sword Technique consists of nine moves, known as the ’Nine Judgments of Hades.’ Each successive move is far more powerful than the last, but consequently, the Evil Aura generated by them grows exponentially. The True Qi I cultivate possesses a holy attribute and can counter Evil Aura to some extent. However, compared to the supremely malevolent nature of the Sword of Hades, it’s as insignificant as a grain of sand in a desert. Even if my True Qi were cultivated to the highest realm, it still couldn’t fully neutralize the Evil Aura brought by the Sword of Hades. On that day, at the critical moment, in order to eliminate those assassins and protect myself, I had no choice but to use the fifth move of the Nine Judgments for the first time—Netherworld. You’ve seen the power of Netherworld; the warehouse, fortified with a strong Wind Barrier, was obliterated. However, the Evil Aura contained within also ignited the deep-seated Malevolent Aura in my heart, engulfing my consciousness. The situation was truly dire—I was completely consumed by inner demons. It was your icy shout that awakened me. In order to prevent these two chaotic energies from controlling my mind, I devoted all my focus and power to resisting them, which is why I passed out."
Mie Feng’s body trembled slightly. "So many high-level assassins—probably more than half of the Assassin’s Guild’s top-tier strength. How are you doing now? Have those two chaotic energies been neutralized? Will they recur?" Upon hearing Ah Dai’s detailed explanation, she realized just how formidable the enemies he faced that day were—forty elite assassins!
Ah Dai shook his head and said, "I’ve neutralized most of it, but as for whether it will recur, I don’t know—we can only leave it to fate. If the heavens truly want me dead, what can I do? However, with the help of my True Qi, most of the Malevolent Aura has been eradicated. Even if there’s a recurrence, it won’t be so easy. Moving forward, I’ll try to avoid using the Sword of Hades. Honestly, those assassins might not be the most significant threat in the Assassin’s Guild. I have a feeling that while their collective strength is impressive, the guild leader—the Master—has extraordinary power. Perhaps the Assassin’s Guild has hidden depths yet to be uncovered."
Mie Feng said, "Even so, aren’t you still planning to seek revenge against them? Rest and recover first. You’ve only just started to regain some strength—you need to take care of yourself. I’m heading out now."
Ah Dai’s face rarely showed a faint smile as he said, "Don’t worry. I’ll recover quickly, and I won’t let them ambush me again. Next time, I’ll be much more cautious when I strike."
Mie Feng nodded and turned to leave the room. She had gone to open another room. For the past three months, she had been living together with Ah Dai, resting each night by sitting in a chair and meditating. Now that Ah Dai was awake, she naturally couldn’t continue doing so. Remembering that they had shared the same space for three months made a blush rise to her delicate face.
