Wan Jian returns to his clan!

Chapter 17 The Allure of the Moonlight
"Meow."

Under the big tree ahead, a little cat's head poked out from the grass.

Their round pupils reflected the glow of the sunset, shimmering with iridescent colors.

In the distance behind, a jumble of shouts and footsteps could be faintly heard, but not clearly.

"Follow the cat."

Lu Wubing's heart stirred slightly, and he rode on Xiao Lan's back, giving instructions.

He knew the little guy's nature all too well.

Seeking good fortune and avoiding misfortune is an instinct ingrained in its very being.

It's incredibly intelligent and shouldn't be treated like a mere kitten.

On the original owner's tenth birthday, his maternal grandfather, who lived far away in Weijing, sent this "Black Cloud Treading Snow" kitten as a birthday gift through a trusted confidant. He also solemnly instructed that Lu Wubing should personally raise it.

When they first heard this, the Lu family members not only didn't take it seriously, but also found it a bit funny.

It turned out that the whole family had misjudged the situation.

During the days that Lu Wubing was unraveling the mystery of the fetus (time travel), he truly experienced the extraordinary nature of the kitten.

Furthermore, we rely on many things.

At that moment, he actually understood the complete meaning from the cat's meow.

It seems to be calling out to its past.

Ouyang Lan readily accepted good advice.

Turning around, I darted behind the kitten, following the black cat's intermittently appearing and disappearing figure, moving swiftly across the grass and under the shade of trees.

Aside from maintaining her senior sister's airs, she generally listens to what Lu Wubing says.

This junior brother is really quite amazing.

Even his father, with his usual stern and authoritative personality, had to say something like "listen to Xiao Jiu's opinions," which shows just how sharp his mind is.

At the critical moment of escape.

With pursuers close behind, it's always best to listen to him.

After running for a while, Ouyang Lan slowly came to her senses: "The route we just took seems to have been entirely under the shade of trees, running towards wherever it was dark..."

"Senior sister just noticed?"

Lu Wubing chuckled and said, "Look up."

Upon hearing this, Ouyang Lan looked up at the sky, but her feet didn't stop; she continued to follow the kitten closely.

Through the sparse leaves, one could see a cloudless sky, the afterglow gradually fading, and everything appearing leaden gray...

A thin black shadow flashed across the sky, circling and flying sideways.

"That is……"

Ouyang Lan gasped softly.

Although it was hard to see clearly what the dark shape was, one could guess.

"No wonder our every move seemed to be calculated; we've never escaped their tracking. These are black eagles they've been raising. The East Sea Sect has such a powerful force."

"The path the kitten took was just out of the sight of the black eagles in the sky. With the leaves providing cover, we were able to temporarily escape their pursuit. As long as we wait until nightfall, we will be much safer."

Lu Wubing also breathed a slight sigh of relief.

If it were just a group of pursuers from Wohu Mountain Stronghold and the rest of the disciples from the East Sea Sword Sect, it wouldn't be too dangerous.

However, if Gu Dongting, the leader of the East Sea Sect, disregards his status and personally pursues and kills him.

That would be a serious problem.

Previously, this possibility was very small.

However, after they suffer heavy losses, including the death of Tan Zhongjing, the second disciple of the East Sea Sword Sect, in the desolate mountains, the chances of Gu Dongting taking action will greatly increase.

At this point, it is imperative to break free of contact as quickly as possible.

Run as far away as you can.

……

It was getting dark.

The kitten seemed to be tired from running, and its speed was getting slower and slower.

As she ran, Senior Sister Xiaolan's steps began to become heavy, no longer as light and agile as before.

Every step you take creates a small crater.

"Huff, huff... Junior brother, you're so heavy."

Ouyang Lan was panting, her tone becoming slightly lighter, probably because she had escaped danger.

"Senior sister, you're tired. Put me down and let me rest."

"I'm not tired, I can still manage." Ouyang Lan turned her head and smiled, her rosy cheeks steaming. "It's just that you should move the scabbard further away. It's very uncomfortable to have it resting on your waist."

“Okay.” Lu Wubing paused for a moment before agreeing.

The chirping of insects and birds in the mountains and forests suddenly became noisy.

Suddenly, Ouyang Lan's legs gave way, she tripped over the vines, and her body tilted to the side. Lu Wubing quickly landed and caught her, only to find that his senior sister Ouyang Lan's body was surprisingly hot.

There was a faint sweet fragrance in my breath.

Even his eyes were half-closed, as if he was extremely sleepy at night and was in a daze.

"This is……"

Lu Wubing was startled.

"Poisoned? Senior sister, why didn't you say so sooner?"

"It's alright, I used my internal energy to suppress the poison..."

Junior brother, let me tell you, our Tianxing Sect's advanced internal energy technique, the Heavenly River Orthodox Method, can cultivate meridians like long rivers and great streams, with a long and abundant breath, making it extremely durable in battle.

Although the Twin Swallows were poisoned, they couldn't harm me.

"Senior sister is the best."

After spending these days together, Lu Wubing had a basic understanding of what kind of personality Senior Sister Xiaolan had.

Just a few compliments will make her very happy.

They especially praised her for her excellent swordsmanship and high level of internal strength.

That would be catering to their preferences.

It can make her happy for a whole day.

"Although Senior Sister's internal strength is profound, there's no need to struggle against poison injuries..."

The enemy hasn't caught up yet, but we can't guarantee we won't run into them suddenly. We'll need your protection then, Senior Sister.

"That's the truth."

Ouyang Lan's initial enthusiasm suddenly dissipated, and she felt dizzy, numb in her shoulders and back, and could no longer muster any energy.

He wanted to find a clean place, sit cross-legged, and practice his internal energy to heal his injuries.

But then I found myself swaying, feeling as if the stars in the sky were shaking, and my vision was blurry.

"do not move."

Lu Wubing was startled, realizing that he had underestimated the extent of Ouyang Lan's injuries.

Previously, she had clashed with Tan Zhongjing in a final blow before her death, and blood had spilled from the corner of her mouth, causing her internal injuries.

After that, he was injured on his left shoulder and back by those strange double-flying swallow hidden weapons... Then, without having time to rest, he ran for half an hour in one go, using his lightness skill wildly.

Even if the toxins are suppressed, they are not eliminated.

No matter how resistant the Heavenly Star Sect's Heavenly River Righteous Method is to poison, it's impossible for the patient to recover directly.

In his anxiety, Lu Wubing helped his senior sister lean against the tree trunk and, taking advantage of the faint moonlight, strained his eyes to see.

Then I saw that my senior sister's clothes were cut open a little behind her left armpit, and blood was seeping out, wetting her clothes.

I had been pressing heavily on her back.

Running and squeezing.

She didn't even utter a sound.

Lu Wubing felt a pang of sadness.

"Tear."

He grabbed the fabric and tore a large hole in it.

She said softly, "Senior sister, let me take a look at your injuries."

What came into view was a deep wound the size of a thumb on the fair, jade-like shoulder and back, revealed through the torn cloth.

The wound was exposed, revealing a dark and ominous color.

"It looks terrible, doesn't it?"

For some reason, Senior Sister Xiaolan's body temperature rose even higher, and her voice became slightly hesitant.

"It looks good, but no, it's all dark now, I can't see anything at all."

Lu Wubing blurted out, his gaze sweeping over the semicircle, and noticed that the moonlight tonight was rather alluring, indeed too bright.

I just tore open my senior sister's clothes under her armpits, but I used a little too much force and tore it all the way to the front.

mistake.

"Don't worry, the wound isn't big. As long as the poison is expelled, and then you apply medicine and bandage it, it will heal quickly and won't leave a scar."

Huichuntang has a long history of family learning.

As the young master, Lu Wubing's medical skills were not particularly profound, but he could still treat minor injuries without any problem.

I have the operating instructions in my memory.

"Ok!"

Ouyang Lan's voice was so soft it was like a mosquito's buzz.

There was no questioning: if the junior brother couldn't see clearly, how could heal himself?
……

(End of this chapter)