As Cheng Wen-yu's body was gradually swallowed whole, a pale white hand grasped him.
These demonic energies were already difficult for Cheng Wen-yu, who was at the Nascent Soul mid-stage, to handle, let alone Shen Jianxi, who was at the Golden Core early-stage.
Enduring the pain of the demonic energy entering her body, she gritted her teeth and grunted, "Shen Zhizhi, help me quickly!"
Looking at the demonic energy, Fu Zi felt an unprecedented sense of comfort. Within the demonic energy that caused the two of them so much pain, he could move freely.
Hearing Shen Jianxi call him, he couldn't continue to enjoy himself and quickly ran over to carry Cheng Wen-yu on his shoulder.
Shen Jianxi glanced at the small town shrouded in demonic energy in the distance. She knew that if they didn't hurry, they might not be able to escape if they alerted the demons in the city.
Thinking this, she tightly grasped Fu Zi's hand. The sacred artifact was still familiar with the aura of each Demon Lord, so its power was somewhat reduced. Su Dan Novel Network
"Shen Zhizhi, let's go!"
Fu Zi nodded, tightened his grip on her hand, and pulled her outside.
However, although he was very relaxed, Shen Jianxi, who was being pulled, was in much more pain. On one side, there was the suction from the demonic energy, and on the other, Fu Zi's pull. She felt like she was about to be torn in half, and the tearing pain made her bite her lip until it bled.
Fortunately, the ordeal didn't last long. Just as Shen Jianxi thought she was going to die there, Fu Zi finally brought them both out.
She sat on the ground, gasping for breath, and looked at the unconscious Cheng Wen-yu, relieved.
On the mountain, she had always felt that these matters were strange. After asking 77 to investigate further, she learned the true situation here.
Worried that Cheng Wen-yu might be in danger, she rushed over, bringing Fu Zi with her, thinking he might be of some use. She never expected that this decision would save both their lives.
After recovering slightly, Shen Jianxi quickly got up and asked Fu Zi to take Cheng Wen-yu away. They were too close to the demon territory and it was unsafe to stay for long. As for other matters, they could discuss them when they returned.
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Finally returning to Qing Yuan Peak, Cheng Wen-yu's complexion had turned black.
With a Demon Lord by her side, Shen Jianxi knew there was no one more suitable than Fu Zi.
They entered Cheng Wen-yu's room without alerting anyone. Shen Jianxi pulled Fu Zi, who was looking around, and said with a grim expression, "Zhizhi, save him."
Fu Zi looked at her confusedly, not knowing what to do.
Shen Jianxi sighed, "77, do you know what to do?"
By the time they were on their way back, 77 had already found a way to save time.
"Host, have Fu Zi place his hand on Cheng Wen-yu's spiritual platform."
Upon hearing this, Shen Jianxi had Fu Zi help her support Cheng Wen-yu, then placed Fu Zi's hand on his spiritual platform.
"Have him circulate the demonic energy within his body."
"Zhizhi, circulate the demonic energy within your body."
Every time 77 spoke, Shen Jianxi relayed the instructions to Fu Zi.
Fortunately, although Fu Zi had lost his memory, he hadn't forgotten how to circulate demonic energy. After all, the first time he took human form, he had even used demonic energy as a rope to tie her up.
Demonic energy condensed in his palm. The demonic energy within Cheng Wen-yu felt a familiar aura, and it became restless. His expression showed visible pain.
Shen Jianxi held down Cheng Wen-yu's limbs tightly. Fortunately, her strength had always been great, otherwise, she wouldn't have been able to do it.
As the demonic energy flowed out of his body, the blackness on Cheng Wen-yu's face gradually receded, and he returned to his original elegant appearance, although his complexion was a little pale, giving him a delicate, sickly beauty.
Seeing the last wisp of demonic energy being absorbed into Fu Zi's body, Shen Jianxi quickly supported Cheng Wen-yu's collapsing form and gently laid him on the pillow.
Seeing that he was out of danger, even though he was still unconscious, Shen Jianxi finally breathed a sigh of relief.
Fu Zi, who was beside them, probably couldn't absorb too much pure demonic energy at once and had reverted to his fox form, falling into a deep sleep.
Shen Jianxi had 77 check both of them. After confirming they were fine, she lay down by Cheng Wen-yu's bed, extreme exhaustion quickly causing her breathing to stabilize.
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When Cheng Wen-yu woke up, his vision was completely dark. He was surprised to find himself alive. He fumbled to sit up, only to touch a head. "Hello?"
Shen Jianxi was woken by this. She rubbed her slightly blurry eyes and said in a sweet, childish voice, "Brother Wen-yu, you're awake. Are you feeling unwell anywhere?"
Hearing her voice, Cheng Wen-yu's heart relaxed for a moment, but the next second he was shocked and angry. "Who saved me?!"
Shen Jianxi, not understanding, honestly replied, "I did. What's wrong, Brother Wen-yu?"
Seeing the anger appear on his pale face, she looked confused. "Are you feeling unwell somewhere?"
"Heh!" Cheng Wen-yu was both angry and helpless. "Do you know how dangerous that place was?! What if something had happened to you?!"
He couldn't recall the inconsistencies now, such as how she, who was only at the Golden Core early-stage, had saved him, or how she had known he was in danger.
Cheng Wen-yu only knew how dangerous that place was. Thinking of her risking her life to find him, and the possibility of losing her own life, his heart ached.
He adjusted his tone. "Xixi, no matter what, I never want you to disregard your life like this. Your life is the most important thing."
"But you're important too!" Shen Jianxi's voice carried a hint of anger. She was almost laughing out of exasperation, especially since he was looking at the wall. "Cheng Wen-yu, you only scold me, why don't you scold yourself? Do you know you would have died today if I hadn't rushed over?!"
Cheng Wen-yu remained silent. After a long pause, he finally said, "Let's light a lamp before we talk."
Hearing this, Shen Jianxi was so startled that she shot up.
She looked at the brightly lit room and tentatively waved her hand in front of Cheng Wen-yu's eyes. It was only then she realized that his eyes, which always held warmth and a smile, were now vacant.
"77, what's wrong with him!?"
Why did it seem like he couldn't see?!
"Xixi, don't worry. The invasion of demonic energy has damaged his eyes, but they will recover slowly."
Hearing this, Shen Jianxi's heart settled. She was scared to death, thinking Cheng Wen-yu had truly gone blind.
Although he had already succeeded in the 'conquest', Shen Jianxi hoped he would be well in the future. If he had truly gone blind, she would definitely find a way to cure him.
"Xixi?" Her prolonged silence caught Cheng Wen-yu's attention. Coupled with the stinging sensation in his eyes when he first woke up, the guesses in his heart gradually surfaced.
He smiled bitterly. "Can I not see anymore?"
"Yes, but..."
"I understand."
"???"
Understand what???
"No, you..."
"With me in this state, can I not take good care of you?"
Cheng Wen-yu's voice was filled with deep insecurity, and his heart felt a sour pain. "Xixi, I... I am probably a very selfish person. Can you, stay by my side?"
Shen Jianxi sighed. This silly child probably thought he wouldn't recover.
She cupped his face in her hands and looked into his eyes, which were still beautiful even without their light. "You can't see for now, don't worry."
"Ah, ah!?" Cheng Wen-yu's sorrowful expression froze on his face, his mouth slightly agape, looking rather comical.