Dating My Scumbag Ex's Uncle Chapter 929 Poison

Lin Nan's piercing shriek was deafening, eclipsing all other sounds. I lifted her up, regaining my footing. She held her hands aloft, yet hesitated to touch her own face. Her once pristine white complexion was rapidly deteriorating, bleeding at a pace that was sickeningly apparent. Her left cheek was now grotesquely disfigured, with blood cascading onto her white cheongsam, starkly contrasting in a glaring crimson against the fabric. My grip loosened, and her legs buckled, causing her to collapse onto the ground, still wailing.

The guards who had been struck by the Phoenix Blood writhed on the floor, convulsing and screaming. The remaining guards stood bewildered, unsure of their next move. Within moments, the convulsing guards ceased their movements, though Lin Nan&039;s screams persisted.

I gazed down at her, my voice cutting through the din. "Do you understand why those men perished upon contact with the Phoenix Blood, while you did not?"

Lin Nan&039;s voice, now raspy, pleaded, "Save me. Please, save me, save me. It burns!" It seemed she could no longer comprehend my words, or perhaps she already grasped the inescapable truth. Zhao Mei inquired hesitantly, "Why, why is this happening, Nanxing?"

Lifting Lin Nan, I met her gaze directly. "Because I once spared her life, and remnants of that Phoenix blood reside within her. Thus, even when exposed to it again, she would not die! However, Lin Nan, your selfishness has led you here, to a fate worse than death. Tell me, should I extend my aid once more?" "I beg you, save me, save me --" Her agony was beyond my comprehension, yet the sheer terror and despair reflected in her eyes were undeniably real.

"Save you? Very well, what reparations do you propose?" I asked, my tone ice-cold. There was absolutely no need for civility with individuals like her; any misplaced compassion would inevitably morph into a blade aimed directly at my own back.

Lin Nan, her voice trembling, commanded, "Stand down, all of you! Stand down! Let them leave!" I let out a cold laugh. Despite her excruciating pain, her mind remained sharp enough to dictate terms, revealing her pretense of ignorance. The archers stationed by the entrance immediately complied and withdrew.

I clenched my right fist. The wound I had treated for Yang Yang was still not fully healed, yet I let two drops of my blood fall onto the edge of Lin Nan&039;s afflicted skin. Lin Nan moaned in agony, but the Phoenix blood immediately halted the spread of the wound, preventing further festering. I ceased my action, stating in a low, resonant voice, "The path forward is clear for all to see. Whether to depart or remain is everyone&039;s own decision. As I stated earlier, should anyone require assistance, you know where to find me."

I offered a nod to Fang Jing, Zhao Mei, and Yang Yang. "We shall cross paths again! Gather your respective people and depart swiftly!" They were remarkably astute, moving out immediately, each accompanied by their own followers. Those left in disarray began to panic, adrift and uncertain of their direction.

One cannot awaken someone who feigns sleep. Fu He remained rooted to her spot, her hesitation palpable. I disregarded her; after all, she had chosen her own course. No one yearns to be a mentor to another&039;s life. Those who cling like parasites are often objects of pity, yet undeniably contemptible.

I then pulled Lin Nan along. The mute girl retrieved a long blade from an unseen place and followed close behind me, her expression resolute. After exiting the peony garden&039;s courtyard, I couldn&039;t resist glancing back. Enduring her pain, Lin Nan whispered, "Nanxing, I implore you, please show mercy. Spare me." Witnessing Lin Nan&039;s plea, a sense of vindication washed over me.

"Lin Nan, upon my safe departure from this place, I will attend to your facial injuries. However, that time is not now. Your credibility with me is utterly ruined!" I declared plainly.