The night was deep and the fog heavy. Mu Yong'an drew his Fox Fur Coat tighter around himself. The fur at the collar brushed his icy cheek, but brought not the slightest warmth.
The two of them walked away from the Yin-Yang School. Mu Yong'an gave a low cough, then turned to look at Mei Chengyu. He was just about to ask a question when Mei Chengyu, who had been walking along with an expression as calm as ever, suddenly bent sideways and covered his mouth as he coughed up blood.
Mu Yong'an frowned, grabbed Mei Chengyu by the wrist, and said in a low voice, "You're injured?"
"I'm fine." Mei Chengyu wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth without turning around.
Mu Yong'an asked, "Did you get hurt in the Star Chart just now, or on Mechanism Island?"
"Both," Mei Chengyu said.
The Special Grade Armor Formation Asura Hell was filled with the oppressive presence of the City Defense King General. Fighting the Evil Ghost had already consumed a great deal of Mei Chengyu's Five Elements Qi.
Right after that came the Thirteenth Realm Undead Army on the opposite bank. Thousands upon thousands of Black Armored Cavalry attacked at once. It was a miracle he hadn't died.
The attack had lasted only an instant, but the Silver Spear had already pierced Mei Chengyu's Body Protection Qi and torn through his flesh. The shockwave, faster than the spear itself, had struck directly at his soul.
Thinking back on it, Mei Chengyu felt his blood boil.
If Yu Sui had been just a little slower—
Mei Chengyu drew a deep breath and straightened up. "I'll be fine after a couple days of rest. Don't worry. But Uncle Mu, you don't look too well yourself."
He turned around and studied