latelenovela Chapter 244 Jing, frail and injured
Chapter 244 Jing, frail and injured
"Miss Huohuo, what are you looking for in Tianyou Ridge?"
While Zhong Hanshang was still immersed in his own thoughts, and was full of anxiety about Gao Huohuo's reaction to his words,
Jing's voice drifted over, carrying a hint of concern, yet also a subtle probing.
He tilted his head slightly, a perfectly gentle smile on his face.
His eyes, however, were as deep as a pool, as if they held countless unspoken thoughts.
This angered Zhong Hanshang, who was standing to the side, but there was nothing he could do about it.
She could only give Hao and Dong, who were standing next to her, a cold glance.
If it weren't for the two of them, how would they have encountered this Jing, who was of unknown identity and frail and injured?
Hao and Dong received Zhong Hanshang's cold gaze and silently took a step back.
This is being blamed on them, but the person was left behind by Lord Fire.
Although the scenery is beautiful, Lord Zhong is no less impressive! His cultivation level is even higher!
With Lord Huo's strength, he could easily take both of them; why bother fighting over them?
Hao only dared to think this in his heart, but dared not show it on his face.
If Lord Zhong takes his anger out on him again, things will get bad. He'd better just stay hidden!
Upon hearing Jing's words, Gao Huohuo couldn't help but turn her gaze to Jing, her eyes filled with curiosity:
"Yes, I'm looking for information about a magical artifact. Are you familiar with Tianyou Ridge?"
Upon hearing this, Jing paused slightly, then a self-deprecating smile appeared on his lips.
He sighed softly, his tone tinged with helplessness and regret:
"I wouldn't say we're very familiar with each other; it's just that I've been staying here a bit longer because of my injury."
As he spoke, he shook his head slightly, a hint of melancholy in his eyes, as if he were expressing some unspeakable bitterness.
Looking at him like this, Gao Huohuo couldn't help but feel a pang of pity.
He was so badly injured, yet he still managed to survive in Tianyou Ridge. He must have some extraordinary abilities.
She couldn't help but ask, "Then why don't you leave Tianyou Ridge to recuperate? This isn't a good place to heal."
Jing frowned slightly, a shallow frown forming between her brows, but it quickly relaxed.
A faint smile played at the corners of his lips, his tone tinged with bitterness:
"I was ambushed and injured before, and my injuries have not yet healed, so it is really inconvenient for me to go out."
As he spoke, a hint of resentment flashed in his eyes, which then turned into sadness, as if he were suppressing the pain in his heart.
"In comparison, although Tianyou Ridge has a harsh environment, it allows me to temporarily escape the danger."
Fortunately, Miss Huo Huo saved my life just now, otherwise I'm afraid I would never have been able to avenge myself.
Upon hearing this, Gao Huohuo's heart stirred.
She glanced around. Although Tianyou Ridge was fraught with danger, it was indeed a good place to hide.
The person in front of him was only at the Golden Core stage, so the person who ambushed him probably wasn't much stronger either.
Even if the other party has a high level of cultivation, she is not afraid at all, as she can use them to refine magic beads.
Bringing Jing along would be a good opportunity for him to lead the way in finding clues to break the evil spirits.
"You're too kind. I only saved you because you rescued my people first," Gao Huohuo said firmly.
"But don't worry, now that you're with us, we outnumber you and you should be safe."
Upon hearing Jing's words, Hao, who was standing next to Dong, began to complain in a low voice.
"Dong, you know, Jing really knows how to talk. He would have been fine if he hadn't saved us."
Now they're attributing all the credit to Lord Huo, I wonder what he's after?
"Maybe he's after us because we outnumber him and are strong enough to help him escape his enemies!"
Hao nodded dismissively, thinking that it was probably true what Dong said.
Upon hearing Gao Huohuo's words, Jing immediately showed his gratitude.
He quickly cupped his hands in a respectful gesture towards her, his tone tinged with flattery:
"Then thank you very much, Miss Huo Huo. However, the Tianyou Ridge is a vast area, so I wonder what kind of spiritual artifact Miss Huo Huo is looking for?"
As he spoke, he leaned forward slightly, his eyes revealing deep concern and expectation, as if waiting for her response.
After pondering for a moment, Gao Huohuo decided to stop beating around the bush and spoke directly:
"To be honest, what I'm looking for is a clue about that weapon."
I was originally at the Nascent Soul stage, but because I fell into someone else's trap, my essence was directly damaged by that weapon, and my cultivation level dropped to the Golden Core stage.
Now I just want to find clues about that magical artifact, to see if I can restore my cultivation.
After hearing Gao Huohuo's words, Jing's heart was quickly filled with ripples.
The demons possess such powerful weapons? He's been with the demons for so long, how come he's never heard of them?
It's unheard of for something to be able to damage the very essence of a Nascent Soul cultivator and cause their cultivation level to drop.
Although it was difficult to tell whether what the other party said was true or false at the moment, an expression of disbelief instantly appeared on his face.
His tone carried a hint of emotion:
"I never expected that Miss Huo Huo would be in the same situation as me. No wonder we met. It's really fate."
I don't know if you and my junior sister are destined to be together.
But if we don't leave now, the monsters from before might return.
Zhong Hanshang's voice cut in coldly, like frost in the dead of winter, devoid of any warmth.
As he spoke, his eyes were full of dissatisfaction and wariness towards Jing, as if warning him not to push his luck.
Without a word, he grabbed Gao Huohuo's arm and strode away with her.
Their movements were swift and decisive, as if they didn't want Gao Huohuo and Jing Duo to be together for even a moment longer.
Seeing this, Hao and Dong, who were left behind, dared not delay for a moment and quickly followed.
Regardless of whether it's Warcraft or not, they're not actually that afraid.
The main concern is that Lord Zhong might get angry, and only Lord Huo can control him.
Since Master Huo's cultivation level declined, he has needed to rest from time to time.
What if Lord Zhong gets angry while Lord Huo is resting?
Jing watched their departing figures, a slight smile playing on her lips.
He gave a meaningful smile, and then followed them at a leisurely pace.
As he walked, he would occasionally cough deliberately.
The cough was weak yet prolonged, as if it had used up all its strength.
His body trembled slightly in time with the coughing, as if a gentle breeze could knock him over.
Hearing those coughs, Gao Huohuo couldn't help but feel a little worried.
With a cough like that, won't he just die on the way?
The sound was particularly jarring in the silent Tianyou Ridge, and she finally couldn't bear to listen to it anymore.
He stopped and took out another pill from his storage bag, handing it to Jing.
His tone carried a hint of concern: "Why don't you rest a little longer?"
Jing shook her head gently, took a deep breath, and put on a strong expression as she said:
"It's alright, I'm used to it now, I'll get better soon with some more rest."
His voice was weak yet firm, as if he was deliberately showing his resilience, yet it made people feel sorry for him.
Gao Huohuo thought to himself, "Does Jing have some kind of masochistic tendency? He's coughing like that, yet he's still acting tough."
But since he said it was fine, let's continue.
Only Zhong Hanshang was filled with anger; Jing was truly a master of acting.
The demons are truly cunning, adept at winning people's hearts; their self-inflicted injury ruse is quite effective!
Fortunately, Gao Shimei did not fall for his trick and was not fooled by his pretentious performance.
Zhong Hanshang secretly vowed that he would never let Jing have another chance to get close to Gao Huohuo.