Seeing this, both
What kind of magic was this? Ye Xiu's eyes were glazed with disbelief. Could Nie Li really force the Dragon Tongue Grass toxin out of Lord Ye Zong? Was Lord Ye Zong actually going to be saved? At the thought, Ye Xiu was seized with wild joy. Nie Li had truly given him an enormous surprise.
Nie Li continuously used the Guide Technique, spending several full hours to draw the toxin out of Ye Zong's body, little by little.
Even though Nie Li now had the cultivation of Gold One Star, using the Guide Technique for such a long stretch left him panting with exhaustion. However, the effect was quite evident. Although Ye Zong hadn't awakened yet, his breathing was very stable, and his heartbeat was steady.
Seeing Nie Li's tired state, Ye Ziyun hurriedly brought over a basin of water, wrung out a towel, and wiped the sweat from his face. Her heart was filled with gratitude towards him. It was Nie Li who had wrested her father back from the grasp of death; otherwise, she would have lost him forever.
That afternoon, she had even hurt Nie Li with her words, yet he had still helped her so selflessly. Ye Ziyun looked up at Nie Li, at his focused, resolute profile, and her thoughts drifted. She had thought she could give Nie Li up to
She didn't know when Nie Li had gradually walked into her world, becoming an indispensable, irreplaceable person. If not for Nie Li today, her father would likely be gone from her life forever.
Knowing Ye Zong was out of danger, Ye Xiu immediately led men to search for
Nie Li continued his treatment of Ye Zong.
"Phew." After quite some more time, Nie Li let out a breath of relief. Ye Zong was going to be fine. He glanced at Ye Ziyun beside him. She was propping her chin in her hand, gazing blankly at him. That gentle, serene look made Nie Li's heart skip a beat.
Seeing Nie Li turn towards her, Ye Ziyun looked as if her thoughts had been discovered. Her fair cheeks flushed crimson.
Nie Li smiled faintly. "Your father will be fine. He'll wake up before long."
"Thank you, Nie Li," Ye Ziyun said, her eyes glistening with tears. "If it weren't for you, I really wouldn't have known what to do!"
"As long as it's for you, this is nothing," Nie Li replied. Recalling the past life, the scene where Ye Ziyun had tried to block demon beasts for him, he sighed emotionally. The debt he owed Ye Ziyun from his previous life could never be repaid in this one. For her sake, even if it meant death, Nie Li wouldn't so much as frown. As for all the fuss earlier in the afternoon, he couldn't care less.
Ye Ziyun lowered her head, biting her lip gently, and said quietly, "Nie Li, I'm sorry about what happened this afternoon. It might have seemed like just a small favor to you, but for me... you saved my father. I'm willing to do anything you ask."
Hearing her words, Nie Li's heart trembled, instantly bringing to mind some intimate scenes from his past life. This little girl Ziyun was becoming more and more captivating.
Ye Ziyun's cheeks reddening further, she leaned closer to Nie Li and planted a light kiss on his cheek, her face immediately flushing scarlet.
Nie Li was momentarily stunned, then couldn't help but chuckle softly. This little girl. He gently drew Ye Ziyun into his embrace. She nestled obediently against his chest, feeling her heart pounding wildly, yet at this moment, she felt an extraordinary sense of peace. Nie Li's broad chest gave her a feeling of reliance.
Although she still felt a twinge of guilt towards Xiao Ning'er, Ye Ziyun had made her decision.
Quietly, time ticked by second by second, and Nie Li savored this precious moment.
The bone-deep loneliness of his past life found solace in this instant.
The subtle, youthful fragrance about Ye Ziyun was intoxicating. Nie Li gently stroked her back, feeling her smooth, delicate skin. Her softly rising heartbeat, her slightly quickened breath—this was no dream. He was truly back, and Ziyun was truly by his side, so close.
A moment later, Ye Zong opened his eyes. Seeing the scene, he immediately sat up and smacked Nie Li on the head.
Caught off guard by the attack, Nie Li yelped in pain. "Hey, why did you hit me?"
"Still talking back! I'm not dead yet, and you dare bully my daughter here!" Ye Zong's face was dark as he grabbed Nie Li's ear.
"Hey, Ye Zong, you're ungrateful! I saved you, you know! And you still hit me!" Nie Li shouted, frustrated.
"Bullying my daughter—shouldn't I hit you?" Ye Zong snorted coldly.
"Where did you see me bullying her?" Nie Li glared indignantly at Ye Zong.
"Then where exactly are your hands?" Ye Zong huffed, picking up a nearby pillow. "Dare to bully my daughter—see if I don't beat you to death!"