Phi-Fic Chapter 140 Heartbeat
Chapter 140 Heartbeat
She didn't know how much time had passed, but Tao Tao's body gradually recovered. She felt much better, as if she had just had a dream, but there was nothing unpleasant in the dream. Instead, she was able to sleep soundly.
She slowly opened her eyes and was startled to find herself lying on someone. She looked up sharply and saw a handsome face. Memories of her healing gradually surfaced.
"Ayan?" She was overjoyed. She knew he wouldn't abandon her. No wonder she felt refreshed after waking up. It turned out that Bai Yan had transferred his spiritual power to her.
Thinking of Bai Yan's kindness to her, Tao Tao felt a surge of warmth in her heart. She quietly lay on Bai Yan's body, silently watching him, and gently stroked his face, from the peak of his eyebrows to the ends of his eyebrows, then to the high bridge of his nose, finally stopping at his thin lips. Her fingers trembled slightly, and a ripple of emotion stirred in her heart.
If she could, she would just keep watching him and doing nothing, even if she went hungry, she would be happy.
Unbeknownst to her, she had become inseparable from this person, fearing that one day he would suddenly disappear. The thought that he was just an avatar of Bai Yan made her increasingly anxious and insecure, afraid that Bai Yan had no connection with the original body and that he was just a passerby in her life.
"Ayan, you won't leave me, right?" Tao Tao blinked her eyes, a hint of tears welling up in them. Her gaze was fixed on the sleeping man, her mind racing with a thousand thoughts.
Bai Yan had no way to answer her, and she didn't want any promises from him. She was the one who wanted to stick with him, so she would never give him any burden.
Suddenly, she moved forward a few steps, propped herself up, and carefully examined him. As she looked at him, she couldn't help but move closer and lightly kissed the corner of his lips like a dragonfly skimming the water. Instantly, her mind went blank, her face flushed, and her whole face felt burning hot.
She quickly rolled out of bed, covered her face with her hands, her heart pounding wildly. She felt as if she had tasted forbidden fruit, both excited and bewildered, but mostly savoring the experience.
She had never felt this way before, and she couldn't explain why.
"It's been so long, why hasn't he come out yet? Could something have happened?"
Feng Yue's voice came from outside the door. She sounded very anxious, afraid that they would worry. Moreover, she had just done such a bold thing that she didn't dare to turn around and face Bai Yan. So she rushed to the door, opened it, and went out.
The moment the door opened, all the restrictions vanished instantly.
"Tao Tao (Junior Sister)?" As soon as the door opened, Song Chaofeng and Feng Yue rushed over and asked worriedly, "Are you alright? What happened?"
"I'm fine now, I'm sorry to have worried my senior brothers." Tao Tao grinned, looking perfectly fine and without any problems, completely different from the weak and dying girl she was before.
Seeing that she had recovered, Song Chaofeng breathed a sigh of relief. Just as he was about to ask more questions, Mu Chen had already come to Tao Tao's side, reached out and grabbed her wrist, and roughly checked her condition. He found that her blood and qi had recovered, her spiritual power was abundant, and she had even broken through to the mid-stage of Foundation Establishment.
How could she overcome such a crisis? It's unbelievable. It seems the little one has indeed had a miraculous encounter.
Mu Chen also breathed a sigh of relief and said calmly, "You are out of danger, so I am relieved. But please tell me which senior saved you, so that I can personally thank him."
“He’s just a friend, someone I’ve known before. He’s quite low-key and doesn’t want to cause trouble, so he’s been telling me not to say anything. He really did save me this time, otherwise I’m afraid I would never have seen my master again.”
"What nonsense are you talking about? Even without this senior, your master would definitely ensure your safety." Mu Chen affectionately rubbed her little head. Of course, he was happiest that his little disciple was alright, but at the same time, he was also quite worried about the senior inside.
Generally speaking, reclusive masters do not like to be too ostentatious, so he should not disturb them rashly. He needs to learn more about the situation from Tao Tao before making a decision.
Tao Tao also gave a general overview of Bai Yan's situation. Of course, she was very tactful and didn't say anything she shouldn't have. However, this only added to the mystery and made Mu Chen even more curious about Bai Yan.
“Master, Ah, Senior Bai needs to rest, so it’s not convenient to disturb him right now. I’ll talk to him when he’s better.”
"It's alright, let him rest well. He probably expended a lot of effort to save you. Besides, it's not easy to befriend such cultivators. As long as he doesn't do anything to harm you or the Annihilation Sect, I can turn a blind eye. We'll see how Master and the others handle it."
"Yes, thank you, Master." Tao Tao nodded obediently, looking very cute. She had just gone through such an ordeal, and even if her body had fully recovered, she would still need some adjustments. Mu Chen decided to take her to the Spirit Spring to recuperate, which would help consolidate her current cultivation level.
Tao Tao naturally wouldn't refuse such a thing. Before leaving, she specifically looked at Song Chaofeng, signaling him to keep an eye on Bai Yan and not let anyone disturb him. Song Chaofeng made a gesture to reassure her, and only then did Tao Tao leave with Mu Chen.
Seeing that Tao Tao was alright, Feng Yue left to do his own thing, leaving only Song Chaofeng at the scene. He found a spot to meditate, preparing to recover as well, since Tao Tao had infused so much spiritual energy that it still needed to be refined.
As he sat down, he did not notice a shadow darting into the room.
The moment the shadow entered the room, it transformed into human form. Who else could it be but Si Xiaoxiao?
She had always found Bai Yanqiang terrifying and was very curious about him; this time, she finally had the chance.
Seeing Bai Yan lying motionless on the bed, she tiptoed over and carefully examined him. She had to admit that although he was a nine-tailed fox spirit with an extremely beautiful face, Bai Yan's appearance still struck her heart.
The room still contained pure spiritual energy and an extremely powerful force, which was exactly what she wanted. If she could obtain this power, her ascension would not be far off.
Thinking of this, she moved closer to the bedside and slowly reached out her hand to Bai Yan. As long as she obtained his Yuan Dan, she could cultivate for a while longer and then ascend to the Spirit Realm to see him.
As she approached Bai Yan's chest, Si Xiaoxiao's slender fingers grew sharp nails. Her eyes turned cold, and she grabbed at Bai Yan's chest without hesitation.
Before she could even touch Bai Yan, several icicles pierced through the air and pinned her to the wall, causing her to see stars from the pain.
"You dare to covet my Yuan Dan?"
Bai Yan, who was still unconscious, sat up and stared at her with cold eyes. Si Xiaoxiao instantly felt as if she were being watched by death, and she didn't dare to breathe. She quickly begged for mercy, "Yes, it was Xiaoyao who was presumptuous. Please forgive me, Senior. I will never dare to do it again. Please spare my life. I am still very useful to Taotao..."
Fearing that Bai Yan would kill her, Si Xiaoxiao hurriedly brought out Tao Tao. She could tell that Bai Yan treated Tao Tao very specially and would definitely spare her life for Tao Tao's sake.
However, Bai Yan didn't even bother to look at her. He parted his thin lips slightly and uttered a single word, "Get out!" It was accompanied by a gust of wind and frost as he forcefully pushed Si Xiaoxiao away, slamming her to the ground. He then used his power to seal her, instantly transforming her into a three-tailed fox.
At the same time, with a "bang," the door slammed shut.
Song Chaofeng, who was standing to the side, was so shocked by what he saw that his jaw dropped to the ground. What was going on? What happened?