Chapter 259: Chapter 206: I Will Wait for You

"However, considering that the two of you little things are loyal and righteous..."

Yao Shi Yue drew out her voice, carefully observing the Rabbit Heroine’s eyes, but the latter’s face remained expressionless, showing no fantasy induced by her words, which made her feel a bit frustrated, "You can talk a bit more now, after all, unless this girl can reach Foundation Establishment, this will be your final farewell."

The Golden Lock brought the Rabbit Heroine before them, and Pharmacist’s Wish suddenly noticed something, her pupils tightened, "Your belongings—"

"I didn’t touch her tokens," the True Man of Locking Dragon said leisurely, "It’s strange, my Dragon-locking Well can restrain all activities, even thoughts are under my control, how did she take back her tokens? Besides, she doesn’t have anything to hold the tokens on her."

All the tokens on the Rabbit Heroine’s body disappeared, shoes, gauntlets, longsword, jade pendant, Heart-Protecting Mirror, almost leaving only the ordinary clothes Pharmacist’s Wish helped dress her in.

"Probably the power of the Thief’s House," Beiyou said, "Return Order, Bingzi Pepper Forest, Hand of Melting Hundred Forms, these are all connected to the Thief’s House, definitely not her private items. Given her age, she might really be someone’s sister in the Thief’s House, her brother may care for her, but if he finds her caught, he would mercilessly take her tokens away."

The True Man of Locking Dragon looked at Beiyou with some surprise, "It’s rare to hear you speak for others."

Pharmacist’s Wish suddenly asked, "If—"

"Bingzi Pepper Forest and Hand of Melting Hundred Forms are indeed precious, but since she can use them, it shows they are not Fourth-Turn Tokens," Yao Shi Yue lost interest, "If they aren’t Fourth-Turn Tokens, they are meaningless to me, not as valuable as the Mixed Yuan Qi Magic Sword offered by Beiyou. The Return Order is a bit interesting, but not enough for me to give up an Heir of Calamity, and she doesn’t look willing to hand over the Return Order."

"That’s my brother’s item, to be saved for a marriage," the Rabbit Heroine said, "Can’t give it to an old aunt."

The True Man of Locking Dragon raised an eyebrow, "No words to say? Then I’m going back."

"Beiyou." The Rabbit Heroine looked towards the last Great Guardian of Shu Dao Mountain.

"I’m truly flattered," Beiyou laughed, "What instructions does the Star Rain Heroine have?"

"Next time we meet, could you paint a portrait of Aunt Yue for me?"

Beiyou was stunned, then laughed heartily, completely ignoring the sharp gaze from the True Man of Locking Dragon beside him, generously promised, "Sure, if there really is a next meeting, I’ll paint whatever you want me to!"

Finally, now, the Rabbit Heroine looked at Pharmacist’s Wish.

For the first time, the Wolf Demon, who feared nothing, avoided the Rabbit Heroine’s gaze, not even having the courage to meet eyes.

I once promised to protect you... I once said we are family to each other... I said I would live with you, braid your hair every day... I promised so much but couldn’t fulfill any.

Not even those who took you away were the ancestors of the Yao Family.

How can I comfort you to ease your unease? How can I explain to calm your anger?

What should I do... to gain your forgiveness?

Pharmacist’s Wish felt a rush of darkness in front of her eyes, the accumulated fatigue and injuries all seemed to erupt at once, the pain in her heart so intense she couldn’t breathe, feeling a desire to faint and escape reality. But she did not allow herself to escape, mustered the courage to look at her sister, whether it be blame or complaint, these are punishments she ought to bear... Compared to the despair her sister will endure in the future, her pain is insignificant.

"I will wait for you."

The Rabbit Heroine’s voice was cheerful, showing no hint of her severe injuries, "I am so young, and you are not too old, we have plenty of time. Come get me when you advance to Foundation Establishment. But hurry up, my brother might reach Foundation Establishment before you, though I still hope it’s you who comes to fetch me."

"Sister, I will wait for you to come for me, no matter how long it takes, I will wait."

Pharmacist’s Wish had no response, remained silent throughout, like a tombstone, slowly weathering in the wind... Only her rapid breathing gradually calmed, a terrifying fierce light appeared in her bloodstained eyes!

Snap!

The moment Pharmacist’s Wish lunged forward, the True Man of Locking Dragon took the Rabbit Heroine into the air.

"I won’t punish you for this disrespect, after all, you have lost your mind. It’s heartening that the Yao Family can still produce a wolf cub like you," the True Man of Locking Dragon turned to leave, "Hope next time we meet, you’ve reached Foundation Establishment."

Pharmacist’s Wish lay on the ground, gazing distantly at the back of the True Man of Locking Dragon disappearing off the cliff, letting out a beast-like roar, wild, menacing, unwilling, mad, startling countless small animals in the nearby forest into fleeing. Her hands tightly gripped the ground, forcibly leaving ten finger marks on the rock, it took a long time to regain her calm.

Someone beside her helped her up, turning her head, Pharmacist’s Wish saw it was Wuqiu and Shidong.

"You’re okay." She said with relief, "That’s good... that’s good."

While helping her stop the bleeding and administer medicine, Wuqiu explained that their residence was at the edge of the stronghold, where the transparent barrier didn’t reach them. Following instructions, they hid in their courtyard without stepping out, and after the earth-shattering fight, that’s how they avoided further trouble. They knew what had just happened.

"Ah, the old hag didn’t take us down before leaving," Beiyou walked to the edge of the cliff, looking at the ten-some-yard drop below, "My leg isn’t healed yet, really..."

He hobbled to Pharmacist’s Wish and handed her a scroll.

"The Star Rain Heroine always wanted to see this, I meant to give it to her, why don’t you keep it for her?"

Pharmacist’s Wish took the scroll, calmly asked, "Beiyou from the Pharmacist’s Northern Roaming, were you sent by the True Man of Locking Dragon as a spy in Shu Dao Mountain?"

"Just call me Beiyou, I’m not interested in returning to that strictly regulated family," Beiyou yawned, "As for being a spy... not really, I was just interested in Si Wuxie’s inheritance and confident to grab a share. If I hadn’t discovered Prajna contacting the Helan Family, I wouldn’t have called the old woman over."

Pharmacist’s Wish opened her lips but ultimately said nothing. Beiyou seemed to see through her thoughts, said, "You are thinking if I warned you earlier, you could have avoided this disaster? But the root of the matter is that the Star Rain Heroine inherited the Power of Calamity from Si Wuxie, not much to do with the Foundation Establishment inheritance. Didn’t you also take the inheritance, did the old woman treat you lightly? If it were me who took the stone, then the one she would have bound would have been me."

"But if the Star Rain Heroine didn’t take the Disaster Stone, we would have been slaughtered by the Helan Family members just now, nobody else could have done it, the Power of Calamity paired with Bingzi Pepper Forest is the only combination that could have killed the fake Foundation Establishment. Every cause and effect is predestined, maybe it’s the fate often mentioned by Prajna."

"Speaking of which, where did the Blood Phase go?" Beiyou muttered as he jumped off the cliff, "Only that fool in Shu Dao Mountain is somewhat interesting..."

Pharmacist’s Wish sat on the ground, silent, with Wuqiu and Shidong attending her, wiping her blood stains and combing her hair. After a long time, Pharmacist’s Wish laid down Beiyou’s scroll and slowly opened it.

In the painting, there were only two figures, walking on the mountain path, looking toward the ominous stronghold shrouded in dark clouds, three Great Guardians standing at the gate—Prajna, Blood Phase, Beiyou, each filled with merciless intent, dominating the scene. The two figures, one large and one small, the larger one wearing a cloak and hat, carrying a long spear over their shoulder, the smaller one with a thick braid, holding a longsword almost as tall as herself, their presence in no way inferior to the three Great Guardians in the stronghold, even more spirited, their silhouettes alone reflecting their high morale.

With just a few strokes of ink, it captured their essence and the aura of the Great Guardians, vividly detailed, no wonder Beiyou is qualified to be the teacher of the True Man of Locking Dragon. Looking at the painting, Pharmacist’s Wish felt like she had returned to the day they ascended Shu Dao Mountain.

Back then, they climbed the mountain together, now they can’t triumph together.

Drip. The scroll was wetted, Pharmacist’s Wish wiped her eyes, covering them while taking a deep breath. She didn’t have the right to be weak, nor the time for sorrow, she must spare no effort to achieve Foundation Establishment... but Foundation Establishment, Foundation Establishment!

Pharmacist’s Wish never doubted her ability to reach Foundation Establishment, the only problem was time! How long will it take her to achieve Foundation Establishment? How long must her sister wait to regain freedom? She wouldn’t wait a second!

"I’m sorry," Shidong was sniffling, she also liked the Rabbit Heroine, "It’s our fault for not being able to help..."

"Does Little Rabbit’s brother know about this?" Wuqiu looked worried, softly sighed, "He values his sister so much..."

Brother?

Pharmacist’s Wish was slightly taken aback, her eyes suddenly shone with unprecedented brilliance.