The Medicine King Hall party did not pursue them any farther, but the Fang Family's men stayed close on their heels. Just as they were about to catch up, several more members of the Tuoba Family appeared along the way and intercepted them. Though the delay lasted only the time it took to drink a cup of tea, You Lian'er and Zhang Hu had long since vanished without a trace.
Deep in these mountains, once they lost the trail, finding it again was difficult. There were simply too many places to hide.
"Lian'er, are you all right?" a young man asked You Lian'er with concern inside a mountain cave.
"Tuoba Ge, aren't you going to unseal my acupoints?" You Lian'er asked coolly.
"Well..." Tuoba Ge hesitated, then smiled. "Lian'er, there's no hurry. You're safe now. Besides, once your acupoints are unsealed and your power recovers, you'll definitely leave. Can't you stay with me a little longer?"
Though Tuoba Ge could not see You Lian'er's expression beneath her veil, he knew she paid him no heed at all.
"Lian'er, in a little while, my father will approach your mother with a marriage proposal. Then you'll be my lawfully wedded wife. Can't you give me a proper look? Have a proper conversation with me?" Tuoba Ge asked.
"That's a matter for the future. The first stroke of the character hasn't even been drawn yet." Though You Lian'er was in a difficult position, she had no intention of yielding.
Clearly, Tuoba Ge liked You Lian'er, but she seemed to have no feelings for him.
"I could do anything for you. After all these years, don't you understand how I feel?" Tuoba Ge said.
"Really? Anything?" You Lian'er asked.
"Of course," Tuoba Ge vowed solemnly, but quickly added, "Naturally, I still can't unseal your