Chapter 7 — Heart Cave Thien Kiep

My heart trembled slightly, doubts arose in my heart - in this world, who could hurt my master to this extent? “Master, let the disciples treat your injuries.” Without waiting for a response, I forcefully pulled him towards the bed and pressed his shoulders to sit down. Human skin is unusually hot, where our hands touch, spreading out layers of heat waves. You can even clearly see the redness spreading on your snow-white skin. I stopped, looked at him suspiciously - Tu Bach closed his eyes, his voice was hoarse, so low that it almost merged with the sound of the rain outside the pavilion: "Teacher... hit Xuan Tuy Da." “Xuan Tuy Da?!” I was so startled and shocked that my heart felt like it was falling out of my chest. Xuan Tuy Da —— an extremely rare poison on the continent, one of the strongest spring medicines, with ferocious power. If the person is hit, if they don't "have sex with fish in water", they will suffer pain to the bone, their internal organs will be burned by fire, and eventually they will vomit blood and die. But... Logically, Tu Bach's dharma body was originally pure and desireless, with extremely deep internal energy, and spiritual energy as pure as the moon in water - should be completely immune to this spring medicine. Why... is your reaction now more intense than anyone I've ever seen drugged? As if he could see through the thoughts in my heart, Tu Bach closed his eyes, his fingers touched the acupuncture points, strongly blocking the energy, breathing heavily, his voice was hoarse and low: "The higher the cultivation... The higher the medicinal power... the faster it circulates in the body... The drug's effects... will be more intense." The man's hands leaned against the edge of the bed, the backs of his hands were covered with blue veins, the meridians were tight, cold sweat poured out in drops, rolling down his wrists. His whole body trembled softly, like a bowstring stretched to its fullest, just about to break. This is the first time... I've seen Tu Bach like this. Until now, people have always been like the clear autumn wind, the clouds in the sky far away, a fairy falling to earth - cold, gentle, without arrogance, but inside, a layer of mist has built up for itself. People rarely show emotions, but even when they show us a little tenderness, those eyes are always covered by a layer of smoke, making it impossible for us to see through. I want to tear through that fog, want to reach the bottom of hidden emotions, whether love or hatred... I just want to know once, which is the real Tu Bach. Cold sweat ran down from her collarbone to her chest, her thin shirt sticking to her skin. At that moment, my eyes unconsciously stopped - The red mole on my collarbone peeked out from under the open clothes, like a fatal quote. On your wrist, the marks of my teeth from the past are still there, not fading, not disappearing, like a binding mark, deeply engraved between two people. The person's breathing became heavier, each beat steady but hot, bringing with it a layer of suppressed trembling. The heat, the familiar smell of incense, the sound of heavy breathing - all made me tremble. My skin feels numb, my mind feels like someone is gradually dragging me down into the abyss. An evil voice rang in my head, cold as a snake passing through my heart: "Phuong Ly... Don't you love him? Now, the opportunity is right in front of you - why don't you take it?" But reason is like the remaining silver bell, ringing fiercely: "Have you forgotten? Have you forgotten your previous life? Your end... is to die without a complete corpse!" I fall down, holding both hands tightly, fighting between love and fear, between desire and the pain that was so memorable. At that moment, his voice, hoarse, hot, shattered all remaining layers of reason: "A Ly... Help me." People who don't call themselves "masters" no longer keep boundaries, no longer maintain distance. It seems that something... has been broken between the two of them. Perhaps, hatred lasts longer than love, but that's why this love... is deeply engraved into flesh and blood. Outside, the night rain fell heavily. At first, the rain poured down fiercely, like a cold sword piercing through the leaves, without leaving a single gap. At midnight, the rain subsided, long and endless, each drop falling onto the roof tiles, penetrating the skin, making each hair stand up. In the room —— Two hands clasped tightly, locked next to the ears, held tightly by a large hand. The strength of your fingertips pressed against my palm, trapping my breath. Inside, thin layers of clothing are tangled together, the heat, the scent of alcohol, and the sound of rapid breathing blend together, no longer distinguishing who is touching whom, no longer knowing who is me and who is you. 9 After that rainy night, I ran away. Yes, I admit it - I'm afraid of death. But even though many days have passed, every time I remember it, I still feel tired all over - my back is tired, my waist hurts, I shake when I stand, I shake when I sit. As soon as I dragged myself into a small inn in town, I leaned on my waist, threw a silver bar into the second child's hand, and said hoarsely: "An upper room! The bed... must be very soft!" “Yes, objectively wait a moment!” I had just laid down on the bed, before I could close my eyes, when suddenly the sound of talking from the next room entered my ears - I was planning on cursing this ghost hotel for its poor soundproofing, but the first sentence made me stunned.

“Ma Ton.” "Tu Bach, he was beaten by Xuan Tuy Da, and he was still having sex with that shameless little disciple... having sex!" “Currently, the poison has penetrated to the bone and marrow, and it is difficult to find a cure.” It's the voice of Tran Tinh Hao!

My breathing suddenly tightened. Tran Tinh Hao... she colluded with the Demon Clan! But… there is a more important point —— Has Tu Bach… been poisoned? That night... were you hit with another type of poison?! Memories of that night suddenly rushed back, each piece of hot flesh, each trembling call - Clearly, the person at that time... was completely different from someone who had been poisoned! I did not dare to delay, calling Vo Vong with my divine sense: "Vo Vong, use my spiritual sense to go back to Sword Sect to find out the news!" Just a moment later, Vo Vong sword spirit responded with a worried voice: "A Ly... the master is in retreat, I heard... he was poisoned, it seems... the situation is not good." My chest tightens each time. A cold feeling seemed to penetrate through my spine: "It can't be... that night was so clear... it wasn't the same at all..." While I was still deep in thought, on the other side of the wall, Tran Tinh Hao's voice rang out again, as sweet as pouring honey, but each word was like a poisonous snake: "Ma Ton... tonight is the best opportunity. As long as we destroy the Sword Sect and kill Tu Bach, won't this world... belong to you?" A low, cold laugh replied: "Good. Summon all Demon Clan disciples - Tonight, set up the Sword Sect." I squinted my eyes, my gaze darkened, my killing intent was like an ice sword gathering at the bottom of a lake. “Tran Tinh Hao…” “You want to betray the Sword Sect?” In my mind, I commanded Vo Vong: "Return to Sword Sect - inform the elders, prepare to block the great formation." “I… will stay here, deal with this treacherous snake first.” Vo Vong trembled slightly, as if hesitating: "But... A Ly, you're alone..." "Hurry!" I gritted my teeth, my voice was as cold as ice, underground waves surged in my heart - If in this life I don't cut off the roots, all the tragedies would repeat... 10 That night, I ambushed on the road Tran Tinh Hao would definitely pass on his way back to Kiem Tong. Sitting cross-legged on a tree branch, Vo Vong leaned next to him, his fingertips gently tapping along with his heartbeat, listening to the sound of the wind moving through the leaves. When the sound of footsteps rang out, the corner of my lips curled up, the hem of my shirt gently swayed in the night wind. Without a word, the sword intent gathered into a slash, slashing straight down. “As expected… you kept me waiting for a long time.” I laughed wildly, my laughter was sharp, but my eyes secretly observed the surroundings, wary of ambushes. When I was sure that there was no one else besides her, I breathed a sigh of relief —— It seems... The Demon Clan has indeed divided its troops into action. “You… why are you here?” Tran Tinh Hao dodged the sword just now, his body had just stabilized, before he could breathe, I was approaching! The sheath of the sword swept away dust, dirt and rocks scattered, the smell of murderous aura thick in the wind. She immediately summoned the first sword, placed it horizontally in front of her chest, blocking my killer move in the moment of life and death. “King!” The two streams of sword energy collided, sparks flashed brilliantly, illuminating the entire dark forest. “No progress at all.” I was cold, slightly curled my lips, deliberately provoking her. I need you to use your second sword — only then will I find the fatal loophole. The sound of the cold wind whistled, the two figures collided like ghosts in the night sky, the sword light was like a meteor tearing through the sky.