If you don't leave, who will support me?

Chapter 42: If You Don't Leave, Will You Support Me?

"No way, she fainted again!"

Looking at the beauty in his arms, whose face was as pale as paper and whose cheeks were flushed with a faint rosy hue, Xiao Tian let out a wry smile before gently placing her on a stone platform.

He unbuttoned her clothes, revealing a delicate and flawless body. Her skin was as white as snow, so tender it looked like it would break if poked, and her long, shapely legs were faintly visible beneath her sheer undergarments, exuding an alluring charm that made one's heart flutter.

"She truly is a stunner!"

After a moment of admiration, Xiao Tian took out some medicinal ointment from his Storage Ring and gently applied it to her recurring wound.

As the medicine took effect, Yun Zhi's pained expression gradually eased, and her tightly furrowed brows relaxed. A hint of color returned to her pale, snow-like face, making her look like a beautiful woman asleep after a night of drinking.

However, this time, because Yun Zhi had endured her injuries to leave the cave and search for Xiao Tian, her wound had relapsed severely. It would likely take several days to recover.

Two days quickly passed.

In the early morning, Yun Zhi slowly opened her eyes, feeling groggy and as if thousands of needles were piercing her brain, causing unbearable pain.

She shook her head slightly, and once the dizziness subsided, Yun Zhi regained full consciousness and looked up.

Her eyes met the face of a young, handsome man sitting quietly beside her, his hands propping up his chin as he gazed into the distance.

Seeing Xiao Tian's face, Yun Zhi recalled the events of the previous night. Her beautiful eyes flickered, and her cheeks instantly turned as red as ripe apples.

My body, preserved for so many years, was completely seen by him, and twice at that! Thinking this, Yun Zhi's face flushed crimson, and she wished she could dig a hole and disappear into it.

Xiao Tian, unaware of Yun Zhi's changing demeanor, continued to gaze into the distance.

Yun Zhi, however, couldn't help but steal glances at him.

Xiao Tian's profile was flawlessly perfect, with sharp contours, well-defined features, a high-bridged nose, and sensual thin lips. Beneath his sword-like eyebrows, his deep, dark eyes exuded wisdom and intelligence.

Forget it, he got the better deal! Yun Zhi gritted her teeth and thought to herself, then turned her head away.

Thus, neither of them spoke, and the atmosphere became much quieter.

About half an hour later, Xiao Tian withdrew his gaze and stood up.

"How are you feeling?" he asked, looking at Yun Zhi, who was leaning against the stone wall, her face looking a little haggard.

"Much better, thank you," Yun Zhi replied softly.

Hearing this, Xiao Tian smiled slightly and handed her a Purple Spirit Crystal. "Here's what you wanted, take it!"

Upon seeing the Purple Spirit Crystal, Yun Zhi's beautiful eyes lit up with joy. She quickly thanked him and took the crystal into her hand.

"I'm leaving."

After giving her a Purple Spirit Crystal, Xiao Tian suddenly announced.

As soon as he spoke, Xiao Tian prepared to turn and leave.

However, he didn't expect Yun Zhi's next words to freeze him in his tracks.

"You can't leave..." Yun Zhi bit her red lips gently, speaking in a very soft voice.

Hearing this, Xiao Tian's body stiffened for a moment, but he quickly recovered. Looking at her exquisite face, he said playfully, "If you don't leave, will you support me?"

With that, Xiao Tian gave a faint smile and turned to leave, walking out of the cave.

Yun Zhi's injuries had basically recovered, and her strength was unsealed. With her Three-star Dou Huang strength, she had no need to worry about encountering danger in the Monster Beast Mountain Range.

Coincidentally, Xiao Tian was also preparing to officially leave. Only by crossing the Monster Beast Mountain Range as soon as possible and reaching a more prosperous region could he obtain more generous rewards through his sign-in.

Only in this way would Xiao Tian's resources become richer, and then Xun'er, Xiao Yi Xian, Ya Fei, and even his cousin Xiao Yan, everyone close to him, would receive a significant boost.

"I... I actually... I can actually support you!"

Watching Xiao Tian's receding figure, a mysterious affection quietly bloomed in her heart. A sudden surge of courage filled her. Yun Zhi bit her lower lip tightly, hesitated for a moment, and then suddenly shouted.

With her status and position, she could absolutely do it.

Yet, even she couldn't understand how she, who was usually noble and dignified, lazy and indifferent, had uttered such shameful words.

Was it merely because he had saved her, or because he had seen her body, preserved for so long?

Thinking of this, Yun Zhi's mind became a mess. She even had the urge to rush forward and hug the young man tightly, to hold him back with all her might.

But reason told her that her status was too noble, not something this kind of fellow was worthy of.

Damn it, why am I having these strange thoughts?

Yun Zhi smiled bitterly, annoyed, and patted her forehead, wanting to cast aside these inappropriate distractions and control her emotions.

But the words had been spoken, and like spilled water, they could not be retrieved. Yun Zhi's face was already flushed, and her heart was pounding uncontrollably.

At this moment, Xiao Tian, who was outside the cave entrance, paused. He turned around, his gaze fixed intently on her.

This woman, whom he had first seen as graceful and noble, like a phoenix from the ninth heaven, unreachable, now appeared like a budding flower, full of shyness, purity, and sanctity, making his heart flutter.

"My appetite is quite large. Are you serious?"

A smile curved on Xiao Tian's lips as he spoke teasingly.

"I..." Meeting Xiao Tian's gaze, Yun Zhi's face flushed as she stammered for a moment, unable to speak.

After struggling with herself for a while, Yun Zhi finally gritted her teeth. Her Battle Qi manifested into wings, and she flapped the cyan wings on her back, disappearing in an instant.

"What is wrong with me? Why did I say such a shameful thing!" Yun Zhi stopped in a clearing, far from the cave, and muttered in annoyance.

However, the thought of parting ways with Xiao Tian brought a strong sense of reluctance to Yun Zhi's heart. But this reluctance was ultimately dispelled by her reason.

They had only known each other for three days, and they were still strangers. Although Xiao Tian had helped her heal and gifted her Purple Spirit Crystals and the Companion Purple Crystal Source, they were still just chance acquaintances.

"If we meet again by fate, I will repay your kindness!" With a sigh, Yun Zhi shook her head, then flapped her wings into the air and flew off in another direction.

After Yun Zhi left, Xiao Tian shook his head and continued his journey across the Monster Beast Mountain Range.

Deep within the dark forest, Xiao Tian increased his speed as he flew.

Just as night was about to fall, Xiao Tian stopped and found a place to rest.

However, as soon as he sat down, his gaze was drawn to a bonfire not far away.

The bonfire blazed, and three men and two women sat around it. Judging by their uniform clothing, they seemed to be part of some mercenary group.

"Who's there?"