Chapter 2 Waking Up
The next day, when Shen Jianxi woke up, although her body still felt uncomfortable, Cheng Wenyu had cleaned her up, making her feel refreshed.
However, he had left many marks on her neck and other exposed areas, making it obvious to anyone what had happened.
"You're awake." Hearing her move to get up, Cheng Wenyu turned his head to 'look' in her direction.
Seeing the white gauze strips covering his eyes, Shen Jianxi blushed. Couldn't he use something else, something not used before...
Don't think about it, don't think about it. She patted her face, forcing the unpleasant images out of her mind.
"Why did you get up by yourself? Be careful not to bump into anything."
Cheng Wenyu smiled faintly. "Although I can't see, it doesn't mean I can't do anything. I walked around Qing Yuan Peak again. In the past, I always rushed, but now that I've slowed down, I've discovered so many wonderful things that I've overlooked."
"That's good," Shen Jianxi had been worried he wouldn't adapt, but it seemed Cheng Wenyu had a good mindset.
As they were talking, Lin Xinglan suddenly knocked on the door. "Senior Disciple Brother."
Qiu Tao had already informed him of Cheng Wenyu's injury. He came today to check on his Senior Disciple Brother and also to relay their master's orders.
"Junior Disciple Brother." Cheng Wenyu nodded in the direction of the voice.
Seeing his most respected Senior Disciple Brother in this state, Lin Xinglan's aversion to the demon race reached its peak.
"I came to see you, and also... to call for sister-in-law."
This remark made both of them freeze for a moment. Since that day, Lin Xinglan had never sought her out. Now, to suddenly mention her, Shen Jianxi was a little surprised.
Although Cheng Wenyu felt uncomfortable, he couldn't stop them from talking. The smile on his face faded a little. "I'm fine. Junior Disciple Brother, you don't need to worry."
Lin Xinglan nodded, remembering that Cheng Wenyu couldn't see, and added another "Mm." Then he continued, "Master has ordered sister-in-law to go to Li City with the disciples of Ming Xin Sect."
Cheng Wenyu frowned. He knew the situation in Li City best and couldn't understand why their master would give such an order. If he had become like this, Shen Jianxi would likely lose her life if she went. Thinking of this, he prepared to refuse. "I can..."
"Okay."
"Xi Xi?!" Cheng Wenyu looked at her with a serious expression. "Don't joke around, this is not a trivial matter."
Shen Jianxi patted his hand, signaling him to calm down, and then asked, "When do we depart?"
Lin Xinglan looked away, not meeting their clasped hands, and his voice was flat and emotionless. "After lunch today."
That meant there was another hour. Shen Jianxi nodded. "I know. I'll be there on time."
Shen Jianxi wasn't unable to figure out the strangeness of the situation. It seemed Lian Hua had new plans. However, she truly didn't understand why he was so persistent in wanting to kill her.
Lin Xinglan's gaze swept over her neck, and seeing the marks there, he forced himself to stop looking. "Senior Disciple Brother, you don't need to worry. My Second Disciple Brother and I will also be accompanying you. We will protect sister-in-law."
77: ...Help, won't this make him worry even more?
After speaking, Lin Xinglan found an excuse to leave. He couldn't help but let his gaze drift to her while he was there, but each time he looked, the marks made his heart ache.
Even after he left, Cheng Wenyu's brows were still tightly furrowed. This trip was too dangerous. Even with protection, he couldn't help but worry. Moreover, this worry was mixed with a strong sense of gain and loss.
After a long period of thought, he spoke, "Xi Xi, I'll go with you."
As he spoke, he prepared to get up and pack.
Shen Jianxi grabbed his hand, stopping his next move. "How can you go in your current condition?"
"Although I can't see, I still have my cultivation. If I don't go, I will feel uneasy."
Looking at Cheng Wenyu's earnest expression, Shen Jianxi let go of his hand. "Okay."
At worst, she could just make sure he didn't get too close. She also understood that if she left Cheng Wenyu alone at Qing Yuan Peak, he might even sneak after them. In that case, it was better to have him travel with the main group.
Shen Jianxi found a high-necked shirt to wear. They didn't need to bring much, just changes of clothes and some food. Since Shen Jianxi liked to snack when she was bored, Cheng Wenyu's storage ring was filled with all sorts of pastries.
Holding the still sleeping Fu Zi, they left.
Since Cheng Wenyu's eyes were unusable, he handed his sword to Shen Jianxi and guided her in flying with the sword.
As it was her first time learning, Shen Jianxi was inevitably a bit wobbly. However, each time she was about to fall, an invisible force seemed to hold them, protecting them until they reached the assembly point.
The assembly was at the main peak. Because Lian Hua Xian Jun's status in Ming Xin Sect was second only to the sect leader, his disciples naturally attracted everyone's attention. Moreover, each of them was good-looking and had their own unique charm.
Their arrival attracted a lot of attention. Shen Jianxi could even feel the malice from some of the female disciples.
Qiu Tao and Lin Xinglan had already arrived. Besides them, there were three unfamiliar male disciples, from which peak they were from was unknown. Su Dan Novel Network.
"Senior Disciple Brother/Senior Brother Wen Yu." Six different voices sounded. Cheng Wenyu greeted them with a faint smile.
Since the two of them arrived, Qiu Tao's gaze had not left her, staring intently at their hands.
After leaving her yesterday, Qiu Tao had thought about it all night. He wouldn't give up, but seeing the two of them like this made him extremely uncomfortable.
"With Senior Disciple Brother like this, will it be convenient for him to go? Will he be unable to protect sister-in-law?"
As soon as Qiu Tao spoke, he started causing trouble. This was a joke. He had met her first, so why would he give up?
Cheng Wenyu was not too bothered by his provocation. He could roughly guess Qiu Tao's intentions, which were nothing more than jealousy. However, thinking of the fragrance on her body last night, Cheng Wenyu couldn't help but tighten his grip on her hand.
"Second Junior Disciple Brother, you worry too much. Xi Xi said she will take care of me."
Hearing the implicit claim of ownership and bragging in Cheng Wenyu's words, Qiu Tao snorted and was about to say something else, but he was glared at by Shen Jianxi.
Her protecting Cheng Wenyu like this made Qiu Tao jealous. However, there were many people around now. Ever since he started speaking, many people had looked over. Qiu Tao didn't want to cause trouble for her, so after giving her a deep look, he chose to remain silent.
Cheng Wenyu and Qiu Tao shared a similar thought: their competition was their business, but neither wanted to implicate her reputation.
While the two were talking, Lin Xinglan stood quietly to the side, not even looking in their direction.
However, his tightly pursed lips showed that his heart was not as calm as he appeared.
When facing her, Lin Xinglan could only barely maintain his usual composure. He still looked dull, but his heart was filled with other emotions.