Slaying

Chapter 39: Slay (Seeking Recommendation Tickets~)

Shi Lan reached out and clenched the void. A giant palm, a thousand zhang tall, slowly materialized behind the maiden and then engulfed her.

The maiden, who had already fled nearly ten thousand zhang, flickered and reappeared above the horde of demonic beasts.

She glanced at the demonic beasts below and the giant hand grasping the void around her. A flicker of horror flashed in her eyes as she looked at Shi Lan and said hoarsely, "World in the palm, Celestial being..."

Bang--

The thousand zhang giant palm tightened violently. The void collapsed, creating a massive black hole. The maiden within the palm was instantly squeezed into a bloody mist by the immense spatial power!

Shi Lan's expression shifted, and she released her palm. A mass of bloody pulp rained down from the sky. Smelling the blood mist, some low-level demonic beasts with low intelligence lost their minds and madly scrambled for the falling flesh and blood.

The flesh and blood essence of a Demon King was undoubtedly a fatal temptation to these low-level demonic beasts.

The remaining demonic beasts with higher intelligence, seeing Shi Lan crush a Demon King as easily as picking something up, were terrified to their core and fled in all directions.

Shi Lan ignored the fleeing demonic beasts. She beckoned, and the long case containing the Ziwei Seven Star Halberd, buried in the giant pit, along with a bundle, flew into her hands.

With a casual flick of two fingers, Shi Lan turned a few low-level demonic beasts that had approached Shi Feng into bloody mist. She then grabbed Shi Feng and transformed into a streak of light, disappearing into the horizon.

The streak of light tore through the sky and landed in a mountain range.

Feeling her body regain control, Shi Lan breathed a sigh of relief. During that brief moment, she had felt like an observer, her consciousness present but unable to control her body.

"Thank you."

"No need to thank me. We're in the same boat now. Saving you is saving myself."

Shi Lan tore open the bundle, ripped off a piece of clothing, and simply bandaged the wound on her left arm. She then slung Shi Feng over her shoulder.

After orienting herself, Shi Lan picked up the long case and continued in her original direction.

"Reincarnation, can you explain to me now who you really are?" Shi Lan asked, her voice filled with doubt as she walked.

"You can think of me as the supervisor of the System. I am attached to the System but am above it. However, there are some mechanisms of the System that I cannot change, such as the selection of the host."

"Why can't the functions of the Myriad Heavens Reincarnation System be used?"

"Due to some accidents."

"What accidents?"

Reincarnation was silent for a moment before changing the subject. "I'm not entirely sure. Your most urgent task now is to settle this young man on your back."

"How is he now?" Shi Lan knew nothing about medicine and was unsure of Shi Feng's current condition.

"More than half of his body has entered the gates of hell. I'm using a surge of energy to keep him alive."

"That serious?!" Shi Lan was shocked.

"His internal organs are damaged, his meridians are broken, and his vital energy is flowing backward. It's a miracle he's still alive."

Shi Lan felt a pang of guilt. After all, Shi Feng had been assigned to protect her, and his current critical condition was inextricably linked to her.

"Do you have any way to save him?"

"...No, I can only temporarily preserve his life." Reincarnation paused before answering. This was a lie, of course. He did have a way to save Shi Feng, but he had no reason and no desire to expend energy on it.

Shi Feng was not Shi Lan. Whether Shi Feng lived or died had no impact on him. If Shi Lan died, the Myriad Heavens Reincarnation System would simply select a new host.

He wasn't arrogant enough to believe that a System with almost entirely disabled functions could cultivate a powerhouse capable of breaking through the world barrier.

Shi Lan, on the other hand, at least had another System with fully functional capabilities, giving her a high chance of growth.

Shi Lan took two deep breaths. "Reincarnation, when we were in the sky just now, I think I saw a city. Do you remember which direction it was?"

"Southeast, two hundred and forty-six li," Reincarnation provided a precise figure.

Without hesitation, Shi Lan changed direction and headed towards the city. Shi Feng's injuries were too severe; he needed rest and couldn't endure any more travel.

The mountain path was not easy to navigate, and she was afraid of jostling Shi Feng and worsening his injuries, so Shi Lan dared not travel too fast.

By nightfall, Shi Lan had only covered less than sixty li.

Traveling on mountain paths at night was too risky. Shi Lan had no choice but to find a cave and stop.

The cave was damp. Shi Lan took out all the clothes from her bundle, laid them out as a makeshift mat, and settled Shi Feng. She then gathered some dry firewood and started a fire.

After doing all this, Shi Lan sat by the fire, exhausted, her head nodding as she fought off sleep.

"Cough... cough..."

Hearing a light cough, Shi Lan looked up and walked over to Shi Feng.

Shi Feng struggled to open his eyes, feeling a burning pain surge through his body.

Recalling the scene before he lost consciousness, Shi Feng tried to sit up, but his arm fell back down weakly after he had only lifted it slightly.

"Don't move!" Shi Lan said softly, squatting beside Shi Feng. "How do you feel? Tell me if you need anything."

Seeing Shi Lan beside him, Shi Feng's anxious heart settled somewhat. His voice was hoarse as he asked, "Where... is this?"

"This is a cave," Shi Lan replied. Seeing that Shi Feng seemed about to speak again, she stopped him. "Don't talk. Just listen to me quietly."

Shi Lan casually told a lie, saying that after Shi Feng had fainted, a powerful Human Race expert had happened to pass by, killed the demonic beast, and then left after saving them.

After listening, Shi Feng glanced at Shi Lan's left arm, which was wrapped in bandages, and spoke with a wry tone, "I... I'm sorry."

Shi Lan pulled down her sleeves and shook her head, "This has nothing to do with you. It's just a minor injury."

Shi Lan helped Shi Feng sit up and gave him a few sips of water. Noticing the clothes he was lying on, Shi Feng was slightly stunned. He then struggled to reach out and tugged at a corner of a skirt.

Seeing Shi Feng's action, Shi Lan was taken aback, then felt a bit awkward. The sky had been dark, so she had just used whatever was at hand. Coupled with the string of events, she had completely forgotten about the White Crane Dress.

"This... this is..." Shi Lan struggled to find an excuse, momentarily speechless.

How could a man carrying women's clothing be explained away properly...

To Shi Lan's surprise, Shi Feng didn't ask further. He simply let go silently. Shi Lan helped Shi Feng lie down again and returned to sit by the fire.

Watching Shi Lan sitting by the campfire, Shi Feng felt a dryness in his heart. Compared to before, Shi Lan had changed so much. Her personality had become more resolute, and the trace of innocence she once had was completely gone.

Faced with this change, Shi Feng didn't know what to say.

Glancing at the clothes he was lying on, Shi Feng's mood was complicated. He had never seen this skirt before, but Shi Lan had even brought it with her when she left. She must have cherished it dearly...

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