That was the scorpion's weak point. As long as a blade pierced it, death was certain.
Only after the massive creature beneath his feet had completely stopped moving did Ye Lin climb down from its body.
Standing on the ground, Ye Lin stretched his limbs, still panting slightly.
This body was simply too weak. He had barely moved around before it was already giving out.
If another one came, he simply would not have the strength to keep fighting.
Just a few simple movements had drained every last bit of his strength, and both his legs were numb.
So this is a mortal body?
"Little brother, thank you for saving us—for saving my entire caravan."
At that moment, White Wind came over with White Lotus supporting him and clasped his fists toward Ye Lin.
"It's nothing. If you hadn't saved me, this wouldn't have happened."
"It wasn't I who saved you. Your own kindness saved you."
Ye Lin chuckled, then walked alone to the giant scorpion's front and crouched down to inspect the enormous creature.
Camels were large, weren't they? This thing was five times the size of a camel. It could hardly be called anything but huge.
"My kindness saved me? To think that one day, someone would call me kind. Kindness... I haven't heard that word in a very long time."
White Wind stood where he was, smiling bitterly. This was the first time anyone had used the word "kind" to describe him.
Am I really kind?
That was hard to say.
"I'll go check on him."
White Lotus released her father's arm and hurried over to Ye Lin in a few steps.
White Wind watched the scene with a gentle expression.
He had originally intended to marry his daughter to Li Shou. The boy had followed him