Three days passed by in a flash.

Waking up on the fourth morning.

Su Yan instinctively reached out to hold him.

But touched empty air.

She opened her eyes.

The surroundings were empty.

She sat up.

In an instant, she saw a white porcelain bottle placed on the table.

She got up, dressed, and opened the door, intending to find him.

As soon as she stepped out, she encountered Ying again.

Ying was dressed in black,

"Miss, the medicine on the table is for saving lives."

Su Yan looked at Ying

"Where is he?"

"The Sect Hierarch doesn’t want to see you leave."

Perhaps due to lessons learned in previous days, Ying added that it was the Sect Hierarch’s intention.

Su Yan glanced at the medicine bottle on the table.

She picked up the bottle.

Held it in her hand.

"How do I use this medicine?"

"Mix it in water and drink it."

"How many people can be saved with this bottle of medicine?"

"A hundred people."

Su Yan looked at the medicine, then at Ying.

Ying spoke up

"The Sect Hierarch knows you aim to save an entire village, so he specially prepared this."

Su Yan nodded, said nothing more, and turned to pack her things.

With her bundle

"Farewell"

With that, she walked swiftly outside.

Ying watched Su Yan’s departing figure, clenching his fists.

This girl wasn’t wrong. 𝗳𝐫𝚎𝗲𝚠𝚎𝗯𝕟𝐨𝘃𝚎𝗹.𝗰𝗼𝗺

She wanted to save lives and was eager to leave.

What’s wrong with that?

It’s just the Sect Hierarch, might not be able to walk away for a long time.

Inside the Demon Sect palace.

Hua Wuqing coughed heavily

"She left?"

In this quiet place, the sound was particularly noticeable.

Ying stood below, kneeling on one knee

"Yes"

Hua Wuqing started coughing again.

He lowered his head, hand supporting the table.

Fingertips turning pale.

Head lowered, speaking no more.

His once straight spine, bent down.

He looked much wilted.

Like someone cast aside.

One glance, and a lot of pity arose.

Uncertain how much time had passed.

Suddenly, the main door of the Demon Sect’s hall creaked open.

Ying suddenly spoke

"Sect Leader!"

Hua Wuqing looked up.

He saw Yanyan carrying a bundle, standing at the door.

Hua Wuqing’s eyes flickered.

Su Yan entered the hall.

She looked up at the person on the throne

"I was intending to deliver the medicine to those people quickly."

She paused.

Then continued

"But even if I go fast, it will take half a month.

When I return, it will likely be a month later."

Hearing Su Yan say she would return again, Hua Wuqing’s eyes brightened a little more.

But his face remained expressionless.

She said

"To prevent you from overthinking while I’m away.

So, I’ll bring you along."

Perhaps from running, sweat dripped down her forehead.

She wiped it away.

Hua Wuqing sat straight on the throne.

Not saying a word.

Su Yan asked puzzled

"Not coming with me?"

As soon as she finished, Hua Wuqing stood up and dutifully stepped down from the throne, coming over to Su Yan.

He spoke up

"Going with you."

Su Yan held Hua Wuqing’s hand, pulling him closer.

Then she tiptoed and kissed him.

This time not on the cheek, but on his lips.

And she didn’t cover his eyes.

Hua Wuqing instantly froze again.

Ying lowered his head, quietly retreated.

·······

The desired person was in reach.

Naturally, they had to hurry to the village to save people.

Two hours later.

Ying appeared before them driving a carriage.

Ying clasped his hands in a salute, this time, he didn’t report to Hua Wuqing.

Instead, he spoke to Su Yan

"Miss, the journey is long. Let me escort you and the Sect Hierarch there."