Is it really possible to do anything?

Seeing his indecent appearance, Gu Zheng subconsciously moved to push him away.

But the moment she exerted force, her footing suddenly became unsteady, and she stumbled backward. Fortunately, Lin Yuan was quick, extending his long arm and steadily scooping her soft, boneless body into his embrace.

Holding the fragrant, soft jade in his arms, his nose caught the crisp, subtle fragrance of Gu Zheng mixed with a faint scent of blood. This unique aroma stirred Lin Yuan's heart.

Gu Zheng's body instantly stiffened like iron.

She was completely stunned.

The scorching heat emanating from the man, that intense masculine aura, was like a red-hot iron hammer violently smashing the tranquil surface of her heart, causing cracks to appear in her Dao Heart. Her mind went blank, and she even forgot that she was severely injured.

"You... let go of me..."

Her voice trembled, and she used all her strength just to squeeze out a few words from her throat.

A blush she had never experienced before rapidly spread across her cheeks, adding a touch of moving charm to her cold, sharp face.

Not only did Lin Yuan not let go, but he hugged her even tighter, resting his chin on her fragrant shoulder. He leaned down and said righteously into her ear, in a voice only the two of them could hear, "Senior Sister, you are so heavily injured. It is only right and proper for me to support you."

"You!"

Gu Zheng was both ashamed and angry. Just as she was about to lash out, a sharp, stabbing pain suddenly erupted from her Dantian, instantly spreading throughout her limbs and bones.

"Pfft—"

She could no longer suppress the surging Qi and blood, and a mouthful of fresh blood sprayed out, staining Lin Yuan's lapel red.

Her entire aura instantly withered like a punctured balloon. Her body went limp, completely losing the strength to support herself, and she could only lean weakly in Lin Yuan's arms.

The playful look on Lin Yuan's face instantly vanished, replaced by solemnity.

He supported Gu Zheng, allowing her to slowly sit down against the rock wall. Without a word, he joined his fingers like a sword and pressed them directly onto the Pulse Gate on her wrist.

A stream of pure Magical Power probed inside.

"Your Meridians... how could they be in such disarray?" Lin Yuan frowned deeply.

Inside Gu Zheng's body, it was utter chaos.

Several streams of cold, tyrannical, foreign Magical Power were rampaging through her Meridians, like vicious poisonous snakes frantically tearing at her life force.

Furthermore, tiny cracks had appeared in her Dantian, clearly indicating she had used some kind of desperate Secret Technique.

"It was Bai Yixuan."

Gu Zheng leaned against the cold rock wall, her voice weak, but the hatred in her phoenix eyes was enough to freeze everything.

"The City Protecting Grand Array of Black Stone City was... destroyed by him."

"Bai Yixuan was a Spy the Misty Immortal Sect planted in our Sect many years ago. He secretly destroyed the Mountain Protecting Grand Array of Black Stone City, allowing a large number of Misty Immortal Sect Cultivators to enter."

"At the time, I was fighting the Misty Immortal Sect Cultivators when he ambushed me from behind, severely injuring me. Afterward, he brought several Misty Immortal Sect Core Formation Elders to surround and kill me. I barely managed to fight my way out..."

A look of misery appeared on Gu Zheng's face.

"I fled the entire way, and he pursued me the entire way. If I hadn't met you today..."

She did not continue, but the consequences were self-evident.

After listening, Lin Yuan understood everything.

So that was it.

This Bai Yixuan hid deep enough and his methods were vicious enough.

"Misty Immortal Sect... what a brilliant scheme." Lin Yuan's voice was cold.

As he spoke, he took a Jade Bottle from his Storage Pouch and poured out a Medicinal Pill the size of a Dragon's eye, entirely blood-red, radiating rich vitality and medicinal fragrance.

It was precisely the supreme grade blood-melding muscle-generating pill.

"Open your mouth." Lin Yuan's tone was unquestionable.

Gu Zheng stared at the supreme grade Medicinal Pill, which was clearly priceless, and was momentarily stunned, her eyes brightening.

Lin Yuan did not give her a chance to react; he simply pinched her chin and shoved the Medicinal Pill into her mouth.

The Medicinal Pill melted instantly upon entering her mouth, transforming into a vast yet gentle warm current that surged through her limbs and bones.

Gu Zheng felt that her nearly dry Meridians were being nourished, like land receiving timely rain after a long drought, and the intense pain was significantly alleviated.

"Don't get distracted. Guard your mind and guide the medicinal power to repair your Dantian," Lin Yuan commanded in a deep voice. At the same time, he flipped his palm and placed it directly on Gu Zheng's smooth, flat lower abdomen.

"What are you doing!"

Gu Zheng trembled violently, like a cat whose tail had been stepped on. Her pretty face, which had just calmed down, flushed crimson again, looking as if blood might drip from it.

"I'm helping you dissolve the medicinal power. Otherwise, given your current state, most of this Medicinal Pill's efficacy would be wasted." Lin Yuan looked serious, as if performing an incredibly sacred task.

He righteously added, "One of my supreme grade Medicinal Pills can be traded for a small city, and I'm keeping track. If you dare to waste the medicinal efficacy, you'll have to pay back double. As for how you'll repay me... Senior Sister is so smart, you should understand, right?"

Gu Zheng was left speechless by his words, which were half teasing and half threatening.

The logic was sound, but... but this position was too... Before she could think further, a stream of pure and vigorous Magical Power flowed from Lin Yuan's palm.

This Magical Power was masculine and scorching hot, yet contained a flavor of endless vitality. It perfectly fused with the medicinal power of the blood-melding muscle-generating pill, transforming into an even stronger torrent of life that began to flush out the cold, foreign energy within her body.

"Zzzzt..."

The collision of the two forces caused Gu Zheng to let out a suppressed groan, and her body involuntarily began to tremble.

"Don't be afraid. I'm here."

Lin Yuan's voice sounded in her ear, carrying a reassuring strength.

His other hand naturally wrapped around Gu Zheng's slender waist, pulling her tighter into his embrace, adopting the most convenient posture for transmitting Magical Power.

Gu Zheng completely gave up resisting.

She could feel that Lin Yuan's Magical Power was incredibly pure. Every impact could dispel a wisp of stubborn, cold Magical Power within her.

As time passed, her pale face gradually regained some color.

"Oh, right, let me tell you some good news." Lin Yuan whispered in her ear while treating her injuries. "The Five Poisons Sect has already arrived to provide support and has broken through the Misty Immortal Sect's stronghold in Lanyue City."

"What?" Gu Zheng suddenly opened her eyes, which were filled with shock.

"Not only did we take out their lair, but we also captured several of their Core Formation Elders as hostages." Lin Yuan's lips curled into an arc. "Now, the Five Poisons Sect's Grand Elder, Ye Youmeng, is leading a large force to support Black Stone City."

This news was nothing less than a shot of adrenaline for Gu Zheng.

In her desperation, she saw a glimmer of hope.

She looked at Lin Yuan's face, which was incredibly close. His expression was focused, and fine beads of sweat even dotted his forehead. Clearly, treating her injuries was extremely taxing for him.

For some reason, Gu Zheng's heart felt warm.

This man, although shameless, vulgar, and fond of taking advantage of others...

...he was also powerful, reliable, and Utterly Resourceful.

Being by his side gave her an unprecedented sense of security.

Time slowly flowed in the quiet canyon.

An hour later, all the foreign Magical Power within Gu Zheng's body had been expelled, and the cracks in her Dantian were slowly beginning to heal with the help of the Medicinal Pill and Lin Yuan.

She slowly exhaled a breath of Turbid Qi, feeling completely relaxed.

"Thank you." Her voice was still clear and crisp, but it held less distance and a hint more complexity.

"No need for thanks." Lin Yuan withdrew his hand, but put on a "weak" expression and immediately leaned against her fragrant shoulder.

"To save Senior Sister, my Magical Power is almost exhausted. I can't even move now."

Gu Zheng: "..."

This man couldn't be serious for three seconds.

She remained silent for a moment, then, as if having made up her mind, she looked at him earnestly: "The kindness shown today... I don't know how to repay it. The Cultivation Technique I practice places the utmost importance on Karma. If I don't repay this favor, my state of mind will surely develop a Demonic Obstacle. You... just tell me directly. What do you want? As long as I can do it, I will satisfy you!"

Lin Yuan smiled when he heard this. He straightened up, leaned close to Gu Zheng, and stared straight into her evasive phoenix eyes, asking word by word:

"I want... Senior Sister. Is that okay too?"