In the small cabin of the Cuiying Trials, the atmosphere suddenly became oppressive and intense. The candlelight inside flickered, casting a light on the anxiety and unease on everyone's faces. Suddenly, Shen Xiaozi opened his eyes, but they were bloodshot, as if he no longer recognized anyone present.
Xuan Xiaowei instantly noticed the change and without hesitation, stepped forward and reached out her hand. Shen Xiaozi suddenly bit down deeply into Xuan Xiaowei's wrist.
Blood slowly flowed from the palm of Shen Xiaozi's hand into his mouth, drop by drop, until it formed a line of blood.
XuanYuan ZhanYue, Liu Xinling, Bai Cang, Sitou Lian, and a dozen or so other members of the Pure Moon Sect witnessed this scene, feeling a wave of sadness in their hearts. Each person's expression was covered in frost, filled with deep and painful emotions.
At this moment, Shen Xiaozi's eyes began to change. The crimson color gradually receded, returning to their original clear black. She seemed to regain consciousness, but then saw herself biting into Xuan Xiaowei's hand, her mouth full of blood, and became emotionally overwhelmed.
"Xiaowei, please don't let me bite you again. Just let me be free!" Shen Xiaozi suddenly broke down, looking at the bloodstains at the corners of her mouth and Xuan Xiaowei's bitten hand, tears streaming down her face.
Xuan Xiaowei quickly hugged Shen Xiaozi and gently held her tightly in his arms, his eyes turning red: "No, Shen Xiaozi, we will definitely find a way to save you. Please don't give up easily, okay?"
At this moment, a small Tiger demon jumped over and lightly rubbed against Shen Xiaozi's leg. It was Xiao mei transformed into the form of a small Tiger demon, seemingly wanting to provide some comfort to Shen Xiaozi in this way.
"Thank you, Xiao mei," Shen Xiaozi looked up at the little Tiger demon and finally showed a hint of a smile.
Shen Xiaozi felt a warmth, then tightly hugged XuanYuan ZhanYue. The two of them burst into tears, their tears intertwining, not because they couldn't bear what was in front of them, but because they had finally found someone who, like her, was unwilling to give up on each other.
Next, the atmosphere inside the house suddenly became heavy. Despite Shen Xiaozi temporarily regaining consciousness, everyone knew that the crisis was far from over. The fact that the corpse poison was incurable was clear to everyone.
The night fell, enveloping the small wooden house of Cuiying Trials in a heavy layer of darkness.
The light in the wooden house flickered like hesitant stars. Inside the room, various ancient runes and Eastern-style paintings adorned the walls, but they could not completely dispel its intangible sense of oppression.
The people inside the house had already fallen asleep, and only Xuan Xiaowei sat alone at the edge of the bed, looking restless and agitated.
Finally, she stood up, gracefully opened the purple embroidered screen of the door, and then stepped onto the roof of the small wooden house.
The tiles on the roof emit a faint halo of light, presenting a cold texture under the moonlight.
The corner she chose not only avoids the direct moonlight but also overlooks the entire Testing ground.
"Tomorrow, the Cuiying Trials will come to an end..." she murmured in her heart. Everything was so different from the person she was ten days ago when she first set foot here.
Xuan Xiaowei sat on the edge of the roof, legs dangling, letting the breeze brush against her cheeks.
The starry sky before her painted a tranquil night scene, but there was an indescribable pressure in her heart.
"Is this what growing up is?" she murmured softly, a bitter smile on her lips.
At that moment, a figure walked over lightly. Bai Cang stood on the other side of the roof, arms crossed in front of his chest, his deep eyes gazing at Xuan Xiaowei.
"Perhaps," his voice was clear and steady, with a hint of indescribable weariness.
Xuan Xiaowei looked up at Bai Cang and said with a bitter smile, "The price of this growth is too heavy."
Bai Cang walked over, sat beside her, and gazed at her affectionately, "You should get used to it sooner. After going out, you will still have to face the killing of demons and saving people. You can't escape from it because you are a descendant of a goddess."
Xuan Xiaowei After listening, her mood became even heavier. She knew Bai Cang was trying to encourage her, but that inexpressible pressure still lingered in her heart.
At this moment, she longed to let go of her strong exterior, even if only for a brief moment. Then, she would be able to regain her composure and face the difficult challenges ahead.
"Bai Cang, come over here a bit," Xuan Xiaowei said softly.
Bai Cang looked slightly puzzled, but still leaned over and asked, "Hmm? What do you want to do?"
As soon as the words fell, Bai Cang's just settled figure suddenly felt a weight as Xuan Xiaowei threw herself into his arms. Tears fell as she sighed softly, "Please, just this once, let me be weak for a moment."
Bai Cang didn't speak, but he understood in his heart how much Xuan Xiaowei longed for a hug at this moment, how much she needed a shoulder to lean on.
He just silently let her cry in his arms. Perhaps it was because he had once stepped into her world and knew deeply that in that world, Xuan Xiaowei was just a child deeply loved by her grandparents, with a loving father by her side.
If she had not followed him to this world a thousand years ago, Xuan Xiaowei would have been just a carefree, innocent third-grade student, completely free from facing such life-and-death moments.
If you insist on saying that Xuan Xiaowei has no fear when facing these monsters and crises, that is definitely a lie.
Bai Cang gently strokes Xuan Xiaowei's hair, as if she would do the same to him when he still had the form of the Tiger demon.
They sat quietly like this, under the moonlight, their shadows stretching long on the roof, as if to freeze the emotions of this moment forever.
Finally, Bai Cang spoke, "Xuan Xiaowei, no matter what happens in the future, no matter what you choose, remember, you are not alone."
Xuan Xiaowei looked up at him with gratitude in her eyes. "Thank you, Bai Cang."
"No need to be grateful, this is what I should do," Bai Cang said. His eyes looked particularly bright in the moonlight as he continued, "After all, I don't want you to bear this alone."
Xuan Xiaowei tightly hugged Bai Cang and said, "No matter what we encounter next, we will face it together."
Bai Cang nodded and hugged her even tighter, "Yes, together."
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