The Journey Back

Upon hearing this, Wang Xun looked up and saw that Soi Fon had turned her face to the side, with only her neck, visible beneath her wispy hair, appearing exceptionally fair in the moonlight.

Wang Xun then lowered his head and continued his examination.

"Don't mention it. We're helping each other out. I'm sure I'll need your help someday."

"Just remember to lend me a hand when the time comes."

Upon hearing Wang Xun's voice, Soi Fon's gaze softened, losing some of its sharpness.

A short while later, Wang Xun clapped his hands and came to a conclusion.

"It seems the strenuous exercise just now caused the toxins to spread somewhat."

"My current level of Kaidō isn't enough to handle this; I need to go to the Fourth Division."

Upon hearing this, Soi Fon bit her lower lip; she probably already knew this would be the outcome.

The problem now is that she has difficulty even walking.

Looking at her legs, which were starting to feel weak, she gritted her teeth and tried to stand up again, but she still couldn't manage it.

Wang Xun looked at her as she tried to put on a brave face, crossed her arms, and hesitated for a moment.

Now, it seems that's the only way.

Wang Xun made a difficult decision.

"Soi Fon, let me carry you there."

"Wh... what?"

Soi Fon suddenly looked up, her face showing obvious panic for the first time.

"This is the best way."

Wang Xun's tone was very serious.

"I'll carry you to the Fourth Division; that's the fastest way."

"But, but..."

Soi Fon hesitated, her ears turning slightly red.

"This is outrageous..."

"What kind of talk is that?"

Wang Xun interrupted her.

"On the battlefield, isn't it only natural for comrades to help each other when they are wounded? Even within the Punishment Force, there is no rule against abandoning wounded soldiers at will."

"Or do you find it uncomfortable to carry you on your back, and a princess carry would be more suitable?"

Seeing Wang Xun's gesture, Soi Fon's eyes widened slightly, a hint of fear flashing across them.

"A princess carry is absolutely out of the question!"

Interrupting Wang Xun's actions, Soi Fon bit her lip, struggling intensely inside.

Wang Xun's words were skillfully crafted, and his speech was full of righteous indignation.

Such a legitimate reason made it difficult for her to refute.

Reason told her that Wang Xun was right; this was indeed the fastest and safest method.

Emotionally, however, she had never had such intimate contact with a man, let alone been carried on his back.

Thinking back to Wang Xun's behavior just now, a hint of suspicion suddenly flashed across Soi Fon's face.

"You, you didn't do this on purpose, did you?"

Wang Xun:?

"No, is that how you perceive me?"

"Hmph, you know perfectly well what you're doing..."

A moment later, Soi Fon raised her head and looked at Wang Xun.

Under the moonlight, his eyes were clear and helpless, without a trace of impurity or mockery, only pure sincerity.

Ultimately, reason prevailed over shyness.

"... All right."

Soi Fon's voice was as low as a mosquito's buzz as she lowered her head slightly.

"Then, thank you for your help."

Wang Xun nodded, turned around, and squatted down in front of her.

Looking at the broad back before her, Soi Fon took a deep breath, trying to remain calm.

Then she slowly bent down, placed her hands on Wang Xun's shoulders, and used her forearms to protect her chest.

This is the most acceptable way for her at the moment.

The next second, Wang Xun steadily supported her knees and stood up.

Soi Fon thought she was mentally prepared, but for a moment, her body still stiffened.

Wang Xun's body temperature emanated through his clothes, warm and intense.

She could also clearly feel the strong and powerful muscle lines of Wang Xun's back.

The faint scent of hormones emanating from him, mixed with the smell of sweat and blood, created a unique sense of realism.

The interplay of various senses left Soi Fon's mind in a chaotic state.

Wang Xun carried Soi Fon on his back, gently bouncing him around until he found a comfortable spot.

Soi Fon's body was lighter than expected, but her soft, feminine curves were being conveyed with unparalleled clarity.

Her arms were tightly wrapped around his shoulders, and her breath brushed gently against his ear, quite warm and soothing.

"Have you held on tight?"

After receiving Soi Fon, Wang Xun adjusted his posture to make Soi Fon more stable.

Then he strode forward, quickly heading towards Seireitei.

He didn't use Shunpo; he didn't know if Soi Fon's current condition could withstand the jolts of high-speed movement.

But given his physical condition at that time, his running speed far exceeded that of ordinary people.

A night breeze brushed against her face, Soi Fon's cheek pressed against the back of her hand. Wang Xun's wispy hair danced in the strong wind, tickling her cheek.

Even through her hand, Soi Fon could sense Wang Xun's steady and powerful heartbeat.

The rhythmic beating of her heart inexplicably calmed her slightly flustered heart.

After the initial shyness, a strange sense of security began to spread.

This person has a steady back and a firm gait.

In that instant, it felt as if she didn't need to think about anything, or worry about anything.

This feeling of being protected and cared for was so unfamiliar to her, yet so... nostalgic.

Soi Fon closed her eyes and buried her face even deeper between her arms.

Just this once, just this once, allow yourself to relax a little...

In the darkness, Wang Xun, carrying Soi Fon on his back, steadily made his way towards the distant lights.

At that moment, she temporarily forgot about the dignity of the Punishment Force and the discipline of the troops.

At that moment, she was just a team member in need of help, being carried by a reliable companion towards the treatment area.

That's good.

After walking for a long time, as dawn approached, Seireitei grew ever closer into view.

Soi Fon gradually got used to this feeling.

She looked up at Wang Xun's profile and, for some reason, felt an urge to talk to him.

"Hey, Wang Xun, about that new ability I've been developing lately... do you think I'll succeed?"

Wang Xun was slightly taken aback when he heard Soi Fon's voice.

He then realized that Soi Fon was referring to the combined technique of Hakuda and Kidō.

Despite her previous attempts, progress was quite slow.

With Wang Xun's help recently, my thinking has broadened considerably, but there is still a long way to go before the development is complete.

Wang Xun recalled Soi Fon's Shunkō in the original work, which was indeed a very important skill for her later on.

Although the development process is currently slow, she did eventually complete the development of Shunkō through her own abilities.

Furthermore, Soi Fon later developed an even more complete and advanced version through her own efforts.

Her abilities and talents are actually quite high.

It will succeed.

Wang Xun's voice came from the wind, his tone very firm.

"Although you may be facing a bottleneck now, as long as you persevere, you will definitely find a way to break through. With your talent and hard work, it won't be a problem."

Soi Fon was surprised that Wang Xun would give such a definite answer.

He seemed more confident than he actually was.

After receiving Wang Xun's affirmation, the slight wavering in her heart caused by the slow development process completely disappeared.

"Yes, thank you for your kind words."

Then, Soi Fon said softly.

"Don't forget, you'll also have a part in making this ability possible in the future."

Upon hearing this, Wang Xun's lips curled into a slight smile.

"It would be my great honor."