Chapter 28

Late at night, in Chu Yan's new room, Liu Tianfeng and many of the Liu family elders gathered, their faces grave.

"Doctor Zhang, how is my son?" Seeing the doctor who was taking Chu Yan's pulse turn around, Liu Tianfeng hurriedly asked.

"Strange, truly strange." Doctor Zhang said excitedly: "When Young Master Chu was brought back to the manor, his breath was weak. At that time, when I took his pulse, although his injuries were not fatal, all nine of his mundane meridians were damaged. I thought that even if he survived, he would be a cripple. But somehow, when I just checked, Young Master Chu's mundane meridians have stabilized, and he is full of vitality. He should wake up by tomorrow."

"Thank goodness, thank goodness." Liu Tianfeng let out a long sigh of relief.

"Uncle Liu, don't worry. Chu Yan is a tough kid. It's late, let him rest alone." Liu Mu said from the side.

Liu Tianfeng nodded, then he glanced at Liu Qincheng beside him, his brows furrowed. He still hadn't figured out why Chu Yan had run to the back mountain. Liu Qincheng was also evasive, so he had no way to investigate. He would have to wait until Chu Yan woke up to ask him in person.

"Qincheng, take good care of Yan. I'll leave now." Liu Tianfeng instructed, then paused: "If Yan wakes up at night, tell him to be careful. He just got injured, so he shouldn't do certain things."

Liu Qincheng was initially stunned, then she understood the implication in Liu Tianfeng's words, which made her blush.

If Chu Yan were not unconscious, he would probably jump up... What kind of person does Liu Tianfeng think I am in his mind?

In such a serious condition, who would even think about that?

"Liu Mu, you'll have to work hard tonight. Take the Liu family guards and guard this place. No matter what, we can't let anything happen to Yan again." As he walked out of the new room, Liu Tianfeng said to Liu Mu.

"Uncle Liu, rest assured. I'll be here personally tonight, and no one will get close to Chu Yan." Liu Mu nodded.

"Leave it to you." Liu Tianfeng was finally reassured and left with Doctor Zhang and the others.

In the new room, Liu Qincheng sat by the bed, looking at Chu Yan, who was still as pale as paper, with a strange expression.

"What has happened to you?"

Liu Qincheng recalled Su Muyan's words: a genius after the wilderness... Are these all true?

"Even if they are true, you probably won't forgive me for the rest of your life, right?" Liu Qincheng lowered her head in sadness.

Chu Yan's current state was her responsibility. If she hadn't misunderstood him, Chu Yan wouldn't have run to the back mountain in the middle of the night and fallen into the Qin family's trap.

"Phew—"

At that moment, a gentle breeze blew outside the new room, and then a figure silently pushed the door open and entered.

It should be noted that Liu Mu was still leading twenty Liu family guards to guard the place, but this person entered without being detected.

Liu Qincheng turned and saw the person, immediately showing respect: "Master!"

Lu Xueting nodded slightly, then she glanced at the severely injured Chu Yan: "The needle pricking technique, I haven't seen it in almost twenty years since Qin Ruomeng disappeared."

"Master, what are you talking about?" Liu Qincheng was puzzled.

"Nothing." Lu Xueting shook her head: "Everyone knows that the world's first pill left a shocking mystery in Chu Yan's body. Everyone wants to uncover this mystery, but no one knows that the true mystery is Chu Yan himself. He is the greatest treasure in the world."

Liu Qincheng was confused by Lu Xueting's words, but she didn't ask more because she knew that Lu Xueting must have a reason for coming to see her.

"Now that you and Chu Yan are married, the Tian Shan Sect sent a message yesterday, hoping you can return with me soon to begin your cultivation and participate in the grand gathering of the sects in three years." Lu Xueting said.

"So soon?" Liu Qincheng was slightly surprised. She thought that since she had just married Chu Yan, the Tian Shan Sect would give her more time, but she didn't expect them to take her away now.

"Yes, in half a month, it will be the time for the sects to recruit new members. The sect leader is worried about any unforeseen events, so he wants me to bring you back as soon as possible." Lu Xueting explained.

Liu Qincheng turned and looked at Chu Yan again. Three years ago, she had become a disciple of the Tian Shan Sect under Lu Xueting, which had always been a secret, even from Liu Tianfeng.

"Don't worry, this separation is only temporary. If he is not a mediocre person, you will meet again." Lu Xueting smiled: "The Tian Shan Sect also hopes that your marriage can continue."

"Is it because of the wilderness?" Liu Qincheng asked. In fact, when she joined the Tian Shan Sect three years ago, she wanted to leave with Lu Xueting, but Lu Xueting didn't agree. Instead, she required Liu Qincheng to marry Chu Yan and return to the sect after the wedding to begin her formal cultivation.

At first, Liu Qincheng didn't understand, but after learning about Chu Yan's identity, she understood everything.

Liu Qincheng even suspected that the Tian Shan Sect chose her as a disciple mainly because of her marriage contract with Chu Yan. Otherwise, why would the Tian Shan Sect, one of the top ten sects, choose a daughter from the Liu family of Tianyong City?

"Don't overthink it. I took you as a disciple because you have great talent. In my travels, you are the most suitable disciple I've met for cultivating the Tian Shan Sect's secret techniques. In three years, at the grand gathering of the sects, the Tian Shan Sect will send you as a representative. As for your marriage to Chu Yan, it is due to some destiny that the Tian Shan Sect cannot change, or it will incur heavenly punishment." Lu Xueting said.

"Master, you don't need to comfort me."

"Little girl, I'm not comforting you. The background is unchangeable, but in cultivation, talent is the most important. Your talent is indeed very good, and in the future, you may not be inferior to Chu Yan." Lu Xueting sighed.

"Give me one more day. I'll say goodbye to my father tomorrow."

Lu Xueting nodded slightly and then disappeared from the room.

The room was left with only Liu Qincheng and Chu Yan. Liu Qincheng looked at Chu Yan with a hint of curiosity in her eyes.

Chu Yan... What kind of person are you? Invisibly, you have bestowed so much kindness upon me.

Liu Qincheng sat by the bed, looking at the sleeping, peaceful Chu Yan, whose handsome and slightly demonic face made her a bit infatuated. Despite being the same age, she always felt so immature compared to him. In him, she saw countless life and death experiences.

Liu Qincheng became increasingly curious and, as if possessed, suddenly reached out to touch Chu Yan's handsome face. At that moment, Chu Yan's eyelashes twitched, and his eyes opened, revealing Liu Qincheng's flustered expression.

Liu Qincheng's face turned red, and she quickly withdrew her hand, trying to remain calm: "You... you're awake?"

"Wife, you look beautiful when you blush." Chu Yan forced a smile.

Liu Qincheng's face turned even redder, and she quickly stood up.

"I'll get your medicine!" Liu Qincheng, like a little girl who had done something wrong, didn't even look up as she handed the medicine bowl to Chu Yan.

Chu Yan didn't hesitate and drank all the medicine. Then he clenched his fist, trying to circulate his yuan qi, but it immediately dissipated, leaving him stunned.

Chu Yan examined his body internally and saw that it was in a mess, with thin yuan qi and unstable mundane meridians, like a tangled rope. He couldn't help but curse: "The needle pricking technique is truly tyrannical... I only used it for less than an incense stick's time, and my body is in such a state."

"You should rest well. Doctor Zhang said that although you are recovering well, this time the consumption was too great, and your yuan qi is unstable. For the next day, you should not cultivate to avoid aggravating your old injuries." Liu Qincheng said.

Chu Yan nodded. In his current state, even if he wanted to cultivate, it would be impossible.

"Then, wife, can you help me over there?" Chu Yan pointed to the corner where he usually slept on a mat.

Seeing the damp bedding, Liu Qincheng felt a pang of pain in her heart. Instead of helping Chu Yan, she walked to the corner alone.

"You sleep on the bed tonight, and I'll sleep there."

Hearing this, Chu Yan suddenly found the strength to sit up and get out of bed: "No way! Absolutely not! Liu Qincheng, I may not have great abilities, but I won't bully my wife. You get on the bed, and I'll sleep on the floor."

Chu Yan's voice was urgent, and his tone left no room for argument, which made Liu Qincheng's eyes flash with complex emotions.

Would he be willing to sleep on the floor even when he is severely injured, just for me?

But Liu Qincheng wouldn't let Chu Yan sleep on the floor. She bit her lip and suddenly turned to the bed, lying down and covering herself with the red embroidered quilt.

"Remember, you're not allowed to touch me!" Liu Qincheng deliberately turned her back to Chu Yan so he couldn't see her expression.

Chu Yan was stunned but inwardly delighted. He immediately lay back down and grinned at Liu Qincheng: "Don't worry, wife. I'm seriously ill now, so it's impossible for me to do anything. Ha ha, wife, does this count as sharing a bed...?"

Liu Qincheng was speechless. She suddenly felt like she had been tricked, as if Chu Yan had deliberately set a trap for her.

"Aren't you angry with me?" Liu Qincheng asked softly, still facing away from Chu Yan.

"Angry? What for? Why should I be angry with you?"

"About... the Star-Breaking Pill."

Chu Yan smiled: "Oh, that? Don't worry, I've already forgotten about it. You are my wife, so how could I be angry with you? But it's a pity. The herbs for that Star-Breaking Pill were all collected by me in the back mountain. But don't worry, wife. Once I recover a bit, I'll make another one for you. It's fine, be a good girl and go to sleep early."

Hearing Chu Yan's words, Liu Qincheng's heart trembled again. Soon, Chu Yan was deeply asleep, and listening to his slightly rough snoring, she slowly turned over and looked at his face, which was so close. Her heart felt as if a string had been gently plucked.

"Chu Yan... thank you. But after tomorrow, we may never see each other again, right?"