.The night was deep and the airtight tent was in the airtight tent, and the atmosphere was solemn and depressing, and the conversation between Lordae and Buckyun seemed particularly clear in the silence.
"Bakyun, what are the specific basis for choosing where several sides meet?" Lordae frowned, his face full of confusion, stared straight at Bakyun, trying to find the key clues from him.
Buckyun straightened his back slightly, with a serious expression, and spoke slowly: "Boss, think about it, detaining Shangguan Bowen at the intersection of several parties is of great benefit to all forces." He paused for a moment, picked up the teacup on the table, took a sip, moistened his throat, and continued: "Every force can arrange for manpower to guard, which is equivalent to staring at multiple eyes. If Shangguan Bowen wants to reveal the news to others, it is not that easy, because there are guards everywhere, and any movement will be noticed. Moreover, all forces do not want Shangguan Bowen to be kidnapped. After all, he has key information, so he will do his best to ensure his safety. Once something happens, no force can escape, and no one dares to slack off."
Lordae nodded slightly, a hint of recognition flashed in his eyes, and his fingers unconsciously tapped on the table, thinking about something.
Seeing this, Buckyun became more and more confident: "Also, if foreign enemies come, several major forces can rush to support them as soon as possible because of their close distances. This creates a situation of mutual restraint and cooperation, ensuring the safety of the detention location. Therefore, overall, the intersection of several parties is the most likely detention location."
Lordae stood up and paced around the camp, constantly thinking about what Buckyun said in his mind, trying to find more useful information from it. His footsteps echoed in the silent camp, and each step seemed to step on the key node of this rescue plan, and the mysterious place of detention was like a treasure hidden in the mist, waiting for them to explore.
Lordae raised his head, his eyes passed through the dim room, and fell on the bed where Xiaobai was lying. Her figure looked particularly thin under the faint candlelight, as if a gust of wind could blow her away. Xiaobai's face was still as cold as before, pale and almost transparent, as if her life was passing by little by little. Lordae's heart couldn't help but tighten. When she saw her for the last time in her memory, there was a trace of indescribable complex emotions in her eyes. Now, she was just lying there quietly, as if she was isolated from this world.
"Speaking of this, before she left me, I saw that her eyes seemed to turn red. Do you know what's going on?" Lordae's voice was low and hoarse, with a hint of uneasiness and confusion. His eyes moved away from Xiaobai and turned to the peach blossom demon standing aside. The peach blossom demon was wearing a light pink long skirt with fine patterns embroidered on the hem, as if it would float into petals as she would move at any time. Her long hair hangs like a waterfall, and her hair tips are slightly curled, exuding a faint fragrance of peach blossoms.
The peach blossom demon was stunned for a while, his brows frowned slightly, and a trace of doubt flashed in his eyes. She raised her hand gently, and her fingertips drew an arc in the air, as if she was thinking about something. After a while, she shook her head, her voice soft but with a hint of uncertainty: "I don't know, I've never encountered such a thing before." Her eyes fell on Xiaobai, with a hint of worry in her eyes, "Why don't you wait for her to wake up, ask her what's going on."
Lordae nodded, but still couldn't calm down. He walked to the edge of the bed, sat gently on the edge of the bed, and reached out to hold Xiaobai's cold hand. Her hands were slender and soft, as if they didn't have any strength. Lordae's fingertips trembled slightly, and an indescribable feeling surged in his heart. He lowered his head and murmured softly: "Xiaobai, what have you experienced? Why did your eyes turn red? What are you hiding?"
The atmosphere in the room became heavy, only the candlelight was beating slightly, making a slight crackling sound. The peach blossom demon stood aside, quietly looking at Luo Dan and Xiaobai, with a complicated look flashing in his eyes. She sighed softly, walked to the window, pushed open the window, and the night wind blew in with a hint of coolness, curling her long hair. The night sky outside the window is full of stars, as if countless pairs of eyes are staring at this small room.
"Lodan, what are you going to do?" The voice of the Taohua Demon broke the silence, and her eyes remained on the starry sky outside the window, as if looking for an answer.
Luo Dan raised his head, looked at the back of the peach blossom demon, then looked down at Xiaobai, feeling confused. He shook his head and his voice was deep: "I don't know... Xiaobai can't leave now. I plan to rest here for a while and wait until she wakes up."
The Taohua Demon nodded, turned around, and looked at Luodan with soft eyes: "Okay, although this place is simple, it is still safe. You can rest with confidence, I will guard you here."
Luo Dan glanced at the Taohua Demon gratefully, and felt a little calmer. He stood up, walked to the window, and stood side by side with the peach blossom demon. The night breeze blew across his face, bringing a hint of coolness. He looked up at the starry sky, but his heart still couldn't calm down. Why does Xiaobai's eyes turn red? What exactly has she experienced? These questions kept hovering in his mind, like invisible threads entangling his thoughts.
"Peach Blossom Demon, have you ever heard of something similar?" Luo Dan suddenly spoke with a hint of expectation in his voice.
The peach blossom demon was silent for a while and shook his head gently: "No, at least in my memory, I have never heard of anyone's eyes suddenly turning red. Unless..." She paused, and a trace of hesitation flashed in her eyes.
"Unless what?" Lordae asked anxiously, staring at the peach blossom demon.
Taohua Yao sighed and his voice was deep: "Unless there is some special force in her body, or... she is eroded by some kind of force."
Lord Dan's heart sank suddenly, and all kinds of abnormalities before Xiaobai left appeared in his mind. Her eyes became cold and her tone became unfamiliar, as if she had completely changed. Could it be that some kind of force is really affecting her? Lordae's fists were clenched tightly, and his knuckles turned slightly white due to the force.
"No matter what, I will definitely find the answer." Lord Dan's voice was firm and powerful, and a trace of determination flashed in his eyes.
The peach blossom demon looked at Luo Dan, and a hint of admiration flashed in his eyes. She nodded softly, her voice softly: "I believe in you, Luo Dan. Xiaobai is lucky to have a friend like you."
Lordae smiled bitterly and shook her head: "No, I owe her. If it weren't for me, she might not have become like this."
The Peach Blossom Demon didn't say anything more, but just gently patted Luo Dan on the shoulder, as if comforting him. The night wind is still blowing, with a hint of coolness, as if reminding them that time is passing by little by little.
Lordae sat back to the bed, his eyes still resting on Xiaobai's face. Her breathing was steady and weak, as if it would stop at any time. A strong desire for protection surged in Lord Dan's heart, and he secretly swore that he would find the truth and save Xiaobai no matter what. The candlelight in the room was still beating, reflecting Lordae's firm side face. The peach blossom demon stood aside and looked at them quietly, with a complicated look flashing in his eyes. In the night sky, the stars still flashed, as if they were silently staring at this small room, waiting for an unknown ending. Lordae gently pushed open the door, holding a wooden tray in his hand, which contained several simple meals: a bowl of steaming white rice, a plate of fried vegetables, and a small bowl of soft and stewed broth. The aroma of food spreads into the room with his steps, like a ray of warm sunshine that dispels the dullness and desolation in the room. He placed the tray on the small table beside the bed, his movements were gentle, fearing that he would wake up Xiaobai, who was still closed with his eyes.
Xiaobai's nose moved slightly, as if attracted by the aroma of food. Her brows frowned slightly, then stretched out again, as if she smelled something that relieved her in her dream. Lordae stood aside, looking at her with interest, his lips slightly raised, and a smile appeared. He knew that Xiaobai had actually woken up, but he was unwilling to open his eyes to face him.
"What, don't you want to wake up?" Lordae's voice was a little teasing, his tone was relaxed and gentle, "I made this meal myself. Although it is not as good as a chef's skill, it can at least fill my stomach. If you can't get up again, I'll eat it all by myself."
Xiaobai still closed her eyes, but her fists clenched slightly, then let go again, as if trying to suppress some emotions. Although her movements were subtle, Lordae could see clearly. He couldn't help laughing, with a hint of pride in his voice: "Stop pretending, I know you're awake. You can't hide your little move from me."
Xiaobai finally opened his eyes helplessly and looked at Luodan with a resentful look. Her eyes were still as clear as water, but there was a hint of fatigue and complexity in her eyes. Her face was still pale, but it was much better than before. She sighed softly, her voice a little hoarse: "Can't you let me sleep for a while?"
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Seeing that she was finally willing to open her eyes, the smile on her face became stronger. He was holding the food in his hand, looking at Xiaobai with his eyebrows and eyes, without feeling embarrassed at all because of his teasing. He naturally picked up a pair of chopsticks and handed them to Xiaobai with the bowl. His tone was gentle and firm: "Sleeping too long is not good for your health. Let's eat something first. When you are full, you can sleep as long as you want."
Xiaobai looked at the bowls and chopsticks in Luodan's hand, then at his smiling face, and a warm feeling surged in his heart. She reached out to take the bowl and chopsticks, and her fingertips accidentally touched Lord Dan's hand. Feeling the temperature in his palm, her heartbeat couldn't help but speed up a little. She lowered her head and gently fiddled with the food in the bowl, her voice so low that it was almost inaudible: "Thank you, Lordae."
When Lordae heard her thanks, the smile on his face became deeper. He pulled a chair, sat by the bed, held his chin with his hands, and looked at Xiaobai with gentle eyes: "What do you thank? Do we need to be so polite between us? Eat quickly, it will be not delicious when it is cold."
Xiaobai nodded, picked up a chopstick and put the vegetables into his mouth. The vegetables were fried just right, crisp and refreshing, with a hint of sweetness. She scooped up another spoonful of broth, which was rich and melted in her mouth, and a warm feeling spread from her throat to her stomach. She couldn't help but speed up her eating, as if these simple foods were delicious that she hadn't tasted in a long time.
Lordae couldn't help but feel relieved when he saw her eating with relish. He knew that Xiaobai must have experienced a lot during this period and was under tremendous pressure both physically and mentally. He patted her shoulder lightly, with a hint of concern in his tone: "Eat slowly, don't choke. If you feel it's not enough, I'll serve you another bowl."
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Xiaobai raised his head, with a grain of rice on the corner of his mouth, and a satisfied smile in his eyes: "No, this is enough." She paused, with a hint of hesitation in her voice, "Lodan, don't you ask me what happened?"
Lordae was stunned for a moment, then shook his head, his tone relaxed and firm: "You will naturally tell me when you want to say it, and I won't force you. The most important thing now is to take care of your body and talk about other things later."
Xiaobai looked at Luo Dan's sincere eyes and couldn't help but feel a complicated feeling in his heart. She lowered her head and gently stirred the food in the bowl, her voice so low that it was almost inaudible: "Lodan, you always do this... always think about me."
Lordae smiled, reached out to rub her hair, and his movements were gentle and doting: "Silly, I don't think about you, who else can I think about you? Eat quickly, don't think about that much."
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Xiaobai nodded and continued to lower his head to eat. The room became quiet for a moment, with only the slight sound of the collision of bowls and chopsticks and the slight breathing of the two of them. The sunlight outside the window sprinkled in through the half-open window and shone on the two of them, as if they were coated with a warm halo for them.
Luodan looked at Xiaobai quietly, but his heart could not be completely calm. He knew that Xiaobai must have hidden many things from him, but he was not in a hurry to ask. He believed that one day, Xiaobai would be willing to open his heart to him. And now, he just wants to be by her side and watch her recover little by little.
After finishing his last bite of rice, Xiaobai put down the bowls and chopsticks and gently wiped the corners of his mouth. She raised her head, with a hint of gratitude in her eyes: "Lodan, thank you...really."
Lordae smiled, reached out to take the bowls and chopsticks from her hand, and said with a relaxed and gentle tone: "What do you thank? If you really want to thank me, get better soon and don't worry me anymore."
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Xiaobai nodded, and a trace of firmness flashed in his eyes: "I can."
Lordae stood up, packed the bowls and chopsticks, turned around and prepared to leave the room. When he reached the door, he suddenly stopped and looked back at Xiaobai, with a hint of teasing in his tone: "By the way, don't pretend to be asleep next time, your acting skills are not good." (End of this chapter)