Perhaps the Golden Wave Poison Flower's toxicity was simply too overbearing. Di Yun's appearance remained exactly as it had been in life, without the slightest sign of damage.
"Senior Brother~" At the sight of that familiar face, Qi Fang immediately choked up and tried to throw herself forward, only to be stopped by Lan Fenghuang and Zhou Zhiruo beside her.
"Senior Brother, it was all my fault..." Qi Fang collapsed limply to the ground and began to sob.
"Take good care of her. I'll be back soon." After making the arrangements, Song Qingshu shot toward Lin'an City like a wisp of green smoke.
"My condolences..." Zhou Zhiruo was moved by the deep bond between the martial siblings and could only stroke Qi Fang's hair in consolation. Lan Fenghuang also crouched beside her to comfort her.
Before long, Song Qingshu returned with a heavy coffin slung over his shoulder.
"We can't leave Brother Di's corpse exposed in the wilderness like this. Let's lay him to rest first," Song Qingshu said solemnly. Qi Fang's eyes were already red from crying. She nodded and stepped aside.
When Song Qingshu reached out to lift Di Yun from the earth, Zhou Zhiruo's face drained of color. "Be careful!"
Song Qingshu shook his head. "Don't worry. I'm no longer afraid of the Golden Wave Poison Flower, and besides, I should at least see Brother Di off on his final journey." Di Yun had been living peacefully in his hometown of Maxipu. If Song Qingshu had not brought him out, he likely would not have met such an end. The thought filled Song Qingshu with guilt.
Seeing Song Qingshu disregard the filth and deadly poison as he carried Di Yun out of the muddy pit, Qi Fang choked out, "Thank you."
Song Qingshu sighed. He cleaned up