Chapter 166
Chapter 166: Senior Sister Only Has One Life; She Cannot Endure Much More
The moon had risen high in the sky when Chu Zhi Rou awoke, feeling the cold seep into her bones. Her delicate eyes, still glistening with moisture, fluttered open, and her voice, weak and shivering, whispered, “So cold.”
Her body instinctively inched closer to Chu Zhi Sheng, seeking warmth.
Chu Zhi Sheng tightened his embrace around her, his voice soft with concern. “Rou Rou, you’re awake? Does your back still hurt?”
As her mind cleared, Chu Zhi Rou blinked and sat up, anxiety flashing across her face. “Where is Senior Sister?”
“I’m here,” came the gentle reply.
Turning her head, Chu Zhi Rou saw Shi Zi Chu draped in a grand white fox-fur cloak, radiating elegance.
“Senior Sister, you weren’t injured, were you?” Chu Zhi Rou asked urgently, her worry apparent. “The Blood Moon Eel King, did it harm you?”
“I’m fine, thanks to Junior Sister Zhi Rou’s selfless rescue,” Shi Zi Chu said, her face filled with gratitude.
Taking a few steps forward, her expression shifted from gratefulness to concern. “The temperature in the Blue Rain Marsh drops drastically after dark. Junior Sister Zhi Rou, are you very cold?”
Seeing Shi Zi Chu about to remove her cloak, Chu Zhi Rou quickly shook her head. “No, no, Senior Sister, I’m not cold…”
“Junior Sister Zhi Rou, you were injured in saving me, but…” Shi Zi Chu hesitated, her voice laced with uncertainty. “But I am truly cold… Can you understand?”
Without a moment’s hesitation, Chu Zhi Rou nodded.
It was just a cloak, after all—only someone as unrefined as Shi Zi Chu, who had never seen the world, would hesitate to part with it.
“Here, this is my gift to you, Junior Sister Zhi Rou.” Shi Zi Chu suddenly handed her a Heaven-ranked magic artifact.
The disciples gathered around the fire all turned to look.
Their eyes filled with envy as they watched Chu Zhi Rou.
One piece of meat had earned her several spirit pills and a Heaven-ranked artifact! It was a deal too good to pass up.
“Senior Sister, what is this for?”
“I’m willing to save you, Senior Sister,” Chu Zhi Rou replied, her eyes wide, filled with shock and hurt. “Why are you distancing yourself from me? Are you still unwilling to forgive me?”
As the words left her lips, tears began to fall from her beautiful eyes.
Her pitiful appearance only made her more heartbreaking.
“It’s not like that,” Shi Zi Chu said, biting her lip. Her gentle voice quivered slightly, filled with fear. “Junior Sister Zhi Rou, it’s my fault. I’m just a mortal, and I’m afraid of dying.”
Chu Zhi Sheng, who had been half-embracing Chu Zhi Rou, stiffened at her words.
Liang Wei Sheng sneered. “Senior Sister, you were unconscious and unaware, but Clan Chief Chu nearly killed Senior Sister because of you.”
Chu Zhi Rou turned to look at Chu Zhi Sheng, her eyes wide with disbelief.
Chu Zhi Sheng avoided her gaze, unable to look at the tears in her beautiful eyes.
“Senior Sect Master and Senior Sister explained over and over, but Clan Chief Chu wouldn’t listen. He insisted it was Senior Sister’s fault,” Liang Wei Sheng said with a cold laugh. “Senior Sister, you should let go of Senior Sister. After all, she only has one life, and she can’t handle being tormented like this!”
“Wei Sheng,” Shi Zi Chu’s voice was tinged with reproach.
Liang Wei Sheng scoffed, refusing to back down. “Clan Chief Chu’s palm strike was aimed to kill! Senior Sister, you’re too soft to speak up for yourself!”
Shi Zi Chu, furious, raised her hand and slapped Liang Wei Sheng across the face.
“What does this have to do with Junior Sister Zhi Rou?” Shi Zi Chu’s face hardened as she spoke sternly. “The fact that Clan Chief Chu wanted to kill me is his problem!”
Liang Wei Sheng, though unwilling, clamped his mouth shut.
Nearby, Fu Qi Xiu watched with a mocking look in his eyes.
If you’re going to put on a show, at least do it properly. Was that slap meant to brush the dust off Liang Wei Sheng?
Meng Xi Yu sat silently, observing with cold eyes.
“Junior Sister Zhi Rou, I’m not trying to distance myself from you, but…” Shi Zi Chu’s gaze flickered toward Chu Zhi Sheng, fear creeping into her eyes. She quickly turned away, her voice soft and pleading. “Junior Sister Zhi Rou, I’ve already forgiven you, but… could we please avoid interacting in the future?”
Chu Zhi Rou had thought that her tearful act would bring Shi Zi Chu closer to her, but unexpectedly, Chu Zhi Sheng had appeared out of nowhere, ruining her plan!
For a fleeting moment, Chu Zhi Rou couldn’t help but resent Chu Zhi Sheng for meddling.
But as she regained her composure, she understood—Chu Zhi Sheng was only acting out of concern.
“Ah Sheng!” Chu Zhi Rou sobbed, her voice choked with emotion. “How could you treat Senior Sister this way?”
Shi Zi Chu placed the magic artifact aside and silently walked away.
Now, she could sit back and watch the drama unfold!
It would either be Chu Zhi Rou and Chu Zhi Sheng arguing, or Chu Zhi Sheng would come to apologize. Whichever it was, she was eager to watch!
“I was confused with my concern, but it’s not all her fault,” Chu Zhi Sheng defended himself.
Chu Zhi Rou, her breath ragged with emotion, looked as if she might burst into tears again.
“Rou Rou, don’t be angry,” Chu Zhi Sheng whispered, patting her back to comfort her.
Chu Zhi Rou stood up and grabbed his hand, pulling him away.
When they were alone, Chu Zhi Sheng raised a barrier technique.
“Ah Sheng, I’m not blaming you,” Chu Zhi Rou said, clutching his warm hand, her voice trembling. “I’m struggling at Rising Succession Peak, and if I don’t please Senior Sister Shi Zi Chu, I’ll be driven out of the sect sooner or later.”
Seeing the pained expression on her face, Chu Zhi Sheng’s eyes flashed with murderous intent.
He should have killed Shi Zi Chu!
Chu Zhi Rou pressed her lips together, stifling her sobs, but the tears continued to fall like a broken string of pearls.
She looked so vulnerable—so pitiful—that every man who saw her would want to protect her.
Chu Zhi Sheng gently wiped away her tears, his voice filled with tenderness. “Don’t cry, don’t cry. It’s my fault, I ruined your plan.”
Tears still streaming, Chu Zhi Rou shook her head. “It’s my fault. I didn’t tell you the plan in time. Please, don’t blame me, Ah Sheng.”
She had miscalculated by not telling Chu Zhi Sheng the plan sooner. But it was not too late.
With Chu Zhi Sheng’s help, her plan to please Shi Zi Chu would surely be much more effective.
Looking at Chu Zhi Rou in her pitiful state, Chu Zhi Sheng felt a mix of pain and frustration. “Rou Rou, you really… I’m already heartbroken for you. How could I blame you?”
If anyone should be blamed, it was that despicable Shi Zi Chu!
If it weren’t for her, Rou Rou wouldn’t have to endure this much!
“Ah Sheng, you know what kind of temper Big Brother has,” Chu Zhi Rou said softly, looking up at him with eyes filled with a fragile, pleading tenderness.
Mentioning Ye He Qi only deepened Chu Zhi Sheng’s heartache.
“Ah Sheng, can you help me?” Chu Zhi Rou grasped his large hand tightly. “I know it’s hard for you to apologize to Shi Zi Chu, but I really have no other choice… Please, help me.”
“Alright, I’ll help you,” Chu Zhi Sheng cupped her small face gently. “Don’t cry anymore.”
Chu Zhi Rou tried to suppress her sobs, but the sound of her crying voice broke through.
“Silly Rou Rou, why are you so cute?” Chu Zhi Sheng couldn’t resist lowering his head to kiss her.
Blushing, Chu Zhi Rou avoided his gaze, her voice soft but teasing. “Ah Sheng!”
…
Chu Zhi Rou and Chu Zhi Sheng returned, walking side by side.
They went straight to Shi Zi Chu.
“Senior Sister, I’ve already spoken to Ah Sheng,” Chu Zhi Rou said, taking the initiative. “It was Ah Sheng who misunderstood you. I asked him to come and apologize to you.”
“I did misunderstand you today,” Chu Zhi Sheng said stiffly. “I’m sorry.”
Shi Zi Chu turned her head away, her peach blossom eyes flickering with amusement.
It seemed that Chu Zhi Sheng was truly in love with Chu Zhi Rou!
Seeing this, Chu Zhi Sheng’s temper flared. He coldly reprimanded, “I’ve apologized, so what more do you want? Shi Zi Chu, don’t push your luck!”