I swept the Phoenix with the Onmyoji Shikigami

Chapter 243 White Orchid

Although Shen Li was anxious, Mo Fang's words made her calm down a little.

She stopped and looked outside the door again, praying silently in her heart that Xing'er would return safely.

The other people in the hall were also silent. Some of them lowered their heads in thought, while others looked up into the distance. Everyone's heart was filled with worry and expectation for Xing'er.

In this tense and depressing atmosphere, the incense stick finally burned out slowly, turned into a wisp of green smoke, and dissipated in the air.

However, at this moment, a burst of hurried footsteps suddenly sounded, breaking the silence in the hall.

Everyone looked in the direction of the voice and saw a soldier hurriedly running into the hall with an expression of joy that was difficult to conceal on his face.

"Report! Young Master Xing'er is back! He successfully defeated the demon army and has returned safely!"

The soldiers' voices echoed in the hall like spring thunder, filling everyone's hearts with an indescribable excitement and joy.

Shen Li was so excited that her eyes were filled with tears. She rushed forward, wanting to see the person she was so worried about as soon as possible.

Ling Zun, on the other hand, revealed a rare smile, with approval and satisfaction gleaming in her eyes.

It was a tense and long wait, with everyone's eyes fixed on the door, expecting that decisive figure.

Finally, as everyone was waiting, a moment later, a young man in red slowly walked into the hall.

Although his steps were heavy, there was an unyielding light in his eyes.

As everyone held their breath, the young man in red continued his heavy yet firm steps, and every step seemed to tread on everyone's heartstrings.

His long silver hair gleamed with a soft and mysterious luster in the dim light, swaying slowly as he moved, like a silver river flowing in the night.

In this silver ocean, his bright red dress was like a blooming flower. Instead of being submerged, it became even more vivid and eye-catching, adding a touch of vitality that could not be ignored to this quiet night.

Every time he took a step forward, his long silver hair would gently brush his shoulders, contrasting with his red clothes, creating a breathtaking picture.

This picture has a sense of unyielding and tenacious power, but also contains an indescribable tenderness and sorrow, as if telling a legendary story spanning time and space.

The people around, whether it was the soldiers who were waiting nervously, or Shen Li and Ling Zun who were also worried, were involuntarily attracted by this strange scene, their eyes filled with awe and curiosity.

They knew that the arrival of the young man in red not only meant the completion of the mission, but was more likely to herald some major turning point or change.

The young master himself seemed to be completely unaware of all this. In his heart, he only had the promise to Shen Li and the persistence in the mission. He continued to walk towards the direction of Shen Li with heavy and firm steps.

In his hand he held a bunch of white orchids, which looked particularly dazzling in the dim hall, like a touch of bright color in the darkness, bringing a touch of vitality to this dull space.

He walked towards Shen Li step by step, and every step seemed to exhaust all his strength, but his eyes were always firm and gentle.

When he finally walked in front of Shen Li, his body was so exhausted that he could no longer support it. Trembling slightly, he handed the orchid in his hand to Shen Li.

At that moment, his voice was soft, but full of endless satisfaction and exhaustion:

"Sister Shen Li, I have completed the task. I remember you once said that the orchids in the yard never bloomed, and you always wanted to see what it looked like when they bloomed. I accidentally found this bouquet of flowers in the place where the demons appeared. It seemed to tell me that even in the most difficult environment, the beauty of life can bloom. So, I brought it back to you."

After saying this, he seemed to have used up all his strength and fell to the ground powerlessly.

Seeing this, Shen Li felt endlessly touched and distressed.

She hurried forward, carefully helped Xing'er up, and let him lean on her shoulder.

The bouquet of orchids, stained with Xing'er's blood but still pure white, conveyed an indescribable emotion between the two people. It was a proof of courage, sacrifice and love.

Her eyes were moist and she said with a choked voice:

"Xing'er, you did it. Not only did you complete the task, but you also brought me this miraculous gift."

She carefully supported Xing'er and let him lean on her shoulder. Her heavy body seemed to carry endless courage and sacrifice.

Upon seeing this, Ling Zun stepped forward quickly, staring at the blue mark between Xing'er's eyebrows with complicated eyes. The mark flickered with a mysterious and ancient light under the faint candlelight.

“The ancient god’s spirit…” She murmured to herself, her tone showing both shock and relief. “I see. No wonder he has such extraordinary abilities and strong will.”

Shen Li had no time to care about Ling Zun's feelings. She was only thinking about how to get Xing'er treated as soon as possible.

She gently carried Xing'er on her back, taking every step with great determination.

Walking through the corridor and passing by the orchid courtyard that once had only green leaves but no flowers, miraculously, all the orchids seemed to feel Xing'er's return and dedication, and they all bloomed at this moment, emitting a faint fragrance, decorating the entire courtyard like a fairyland.

However, Shen Li's heart had already been occupied by Xing'er's safety, and the beautiful scenery before her was just a vague impression from a quick glance.

Her mind kept echoing the moment when Xing'er fell down and the bouquet of orchids in his hand. That was the promise and love he exchanged for his life.

"Xing'er, you must hold on."

Shen Li prayed silently in her heart and quickened her pace to the treatment room. Ling Zun and Mo Fang followed closely behind, and Ling Zun quickly summoned doctors from the spirit world to treat Xing'er.

In the following days, Xing'er gradually recovered under Shen Li's meticulous care and the doctor's careful treatment.

And the blue mark between his eyebrows has become deeper and more mysterious as time goes by, as if it contains endless power and stories.

When Xing'er finally woke up, the first thing she saw was Shen Li's gentle smile and the fragrance of orchids filling the room.

He smiled, and although his body was weak, his eyes were shining with satisfaction and happiness.

"Sister Shen Li, have you seen it? The orchid has bloomed, so beautiful." Although his voice was soft, it was full of strength and hope.

Shen Li nodded gently, and tears blurred her vision again.

"Yes, I saw it, and it is more beautiful than ever. Because it is you who makes it so beautiful."

She held Xing'er's hand tightly, and their hearts were closely connected at this moment.

"Miss, Ling Zun's waiter is here!" Rou Ya knocked on the door and reported.

"Okay, let them go to the hall. Xing'er and I will be there in a while." Shen Li replied.