Chapter 474: Chapter 101 Absolute Defense_2
Although the four Skeletons hadn’t died, their significant injuries left Zong Yue feeling helpless, especially the Blood Skull and the Wind Skeleton. Not only were their external injuries severe, but their internal organs had also taken serious damage. Numerous veins ruptured, causing internal bleeding in some organs. The situation was dire. If they did not receive effective treatment promptly, their chances of survival would be slim.
Ah Dai, noticing the same situation as Zong Yue, stepped forward. He walked past Zong Yue and approached the four Skeletons. The several deputy captains from the Skeleton Mercenary Group promptly stopped him, with the deputy captain of the Blood Skull’s personal bodyguard team being particularly quick-tempered. Seeing the state the Blood Skull was in, he could not contain his rage. Narrow Sword in hand, he lunged at Ah Dai.
Cold beams shot from Ah Dai’s eyes as he swept his gaze over the men before him. With a casual flick of his hand, a white glow shot out, instantly sending the deputy captain’s incoming Narrow Sword flying into the air. He said coolly, "If you don’t want these Skeletons to die, then get out of the way. Don’t you know that if their injuries aren’t treated promptly, they will die?"
The vice-captain of the personal bodyguard team was about to explode when Zong Yue stepped in to restrain him. He watched Ah Dai, before voicing his doubts, "Are you saying that you’re willing to save our captains?"
Xuan Yue moved closer to Ah Dai, slightly angered she said, "Big brother, don’t bother with them. They provoked us first. We don’t have an obligation to treat them. Let them die, it’ll mean fewer people dying at their hands in the future. If they push us too far, we can just quit this mission. It would save us from more trouble." The Ice Skeleton’s earlier provocation followed by the four Skeleton’s combined attack had already lit a fire in Xuan Yue’s heart. Being from the Holy Church, when had she ever experienced such defiance?
Ah Dai sighed, "Let it be, brother. We’re all here to protect the caravan and there’s no deep enmity between us. Let’s save them once. I believe they won’t bother us again after this. Brother, you’re better at healing, help these two gravely injured first, just stabilize their conditions for now."
Although Xuan Yue was very repelled by these Skeletons, she couldn’t resist Ah Dai’s words. With a huff, she angrily said to Zong Yue and the others, "Move aside before it’s too late. Can you block us?"
Zong Yue held back the deputy captains who wanted to explode, and respectfully bowed deeply towards Xuan Yue, "Mister Captain, on behalf of our captains, I apologize to you. As long as you can save their lives, I guarantee I will persuade them not to cause you trouble in the future. Thank you very much." Since the four Skeletons were at the brink of life and death, the usually calm Zong Yue naturally had to plead for their lives.
Hearing Zong Yue’s pleading words, Xuan Yue softened. She nodded slightly and walked past Zong Yue’s group to the Blood Skull and Wind Skeleton. Although their injuries were severe, her proficient Holy Light Healing magic could effectively treat their condition. After calculating roughly how long it would take to reach Tian Jing Mountain, she, then, began chanting restoration magic spells. A gentle golden glow radiated from her, covering the four skeletons on the ground. The warm Sacred Aura made Zong Yue’s group feel refreshed. As they watched the faces of the captains gradually become rosy, their anxious hearts began to relax. Since the groups managed to not only save the four Skeletons in such dire conditions, but also heal their injuries, they couldn’t help but admire this benevolence in their hearts. Recalling the past actions of the Skeleton Mercenary Group towards their enemies, they dropped their heads in shame. Under the influence of the golden glow, the Blood Skull’s and Wind Skeleton’s injuries gradually stabilized, their damaged veins were repaired by the divine energy, and the internal bleeding was stopped. However, Xuan Yue didn’t completely heal their injuries, considering their own skills, they needed some time to fully recover. The conditions of the Ice Skeleton and the Iron Skull were much better. The Ice Skeleton, who was least injured, had healed almost entirely while the Iron Skull had also recovered quite a lot. He was just unconscious due to excessive energy depletion.
Xuan Yue took a deep breath and put away the Angel Wand. She said to Zong Yue, "Take your skeletons away. They won’t die. They should recover after resting for four or five days." Then, without looking back, she walked towards Ah Dai. Ah Dai passed her a questioning glance, knowing that, with Xuan Yue’s abilities, it was possible to fully heal the Skeletons.
Xuan Yue’s voice echoed in Ah Dai’s mind. Using their spiritual connection she spoke, "Big brother, these Skeletons have provoked us twice. It’s really intolerable. They should be taught a lesson. Rest assured, they will recover with their own skills. Let’s go." Saying this, she took Ah Dai’s hand and walked towards their camp. Ah Dai wanted to say something, but remembering how Xuan Yue had been injured earlier, he held his tongue. After all, these arrogant Skeletons really deserved some punishment.
The pair quickly reached their camp, where Mulat had been hesitating about whether or not to head towards them when he saw the golden glow in the ashes of the forest from afar. Seeing Ah Dai and Xuan Yue return, he was overjoyed and rushed up to them, "The two of you! You’re finally back! What... what exactly happened?"
