Chapter 90: The Two Women Plotting Against Xiao Yu
With Dai Heng's demise, the night raid came to an end.
The rebel commander, Ferreira, was like a withered eggplant, hanging his head low as the soldiers of the Tian Dou Empire dragged him away. The entire camp echoed with the victorious cheers of the empire's troops.
At that moment, Ye Lingling hurried over, her face filled with urgency as she said to Xiao Yu, "Brother Xiao Yu, go check on Sister Huo Wu. Her condition isn't looking good!"
What!
Xiao Yu's expression changed. He had assumed that, although Huo Wu had been struck by Dai Heng, his primary goal had been to rescue Ferreira. Could it be that Dai Heng had dealt a fatal blow in just one strike?
"Take me to her, quickly!"
In an instant, Xiao Yu's heart was filled with anxiety. That crazy girl couldn't be in trouble!
Ye Lingling led Xiao Yu through the camp, weaving through the crowd of soldiers escorting the prisoners, until they reached Huo Wu's tent in the rear.
Without hesitation, Xiao Yu flung the tent flap aside and strode inside.
There, Huo Wu lay on her bed, her eyes closed and her brows furrowed, a painful expression on her face.
"Brother Xiao Yu, I did my best!"
Ye Lingling closed her eyes and lowered her head, avoiding Xiao Yu's gaze. "Sister Huo Wu's injuries are just too severe. My soul power… it's too low."
"Huo Wu, crazy girl!"
Xiao Yu couldn't help but cry out as he rushed to Huo Wu's bedside in just a few strides.
"Cough, cough… You… you came," Huo Wu said weakly, her eyes fluttering open as she gazed at Xiao Yu, who was now so close.
"Don't speak, conserve your strength."
Seeing her in such a state, Xiao Yu felt a sudden ache in his chest.
If he was honest with himself, his feelings for Huo Wu had always been lukewarm. Even when they confirmed their relationship, it had been under the influence of Ye Lingling. After he and Ye Lingling had taken their relationship to the next level, Xiao Yu understood Huo Wu's feelings but still maintained a distance in his heart, always finding excuses.
As for Huo Wu, she had left her home to join Nine Stars Academy to be with him, and for all these years, she had remained devoted without complaint. Even knowing she was second to Ye Lingling in Xiao Yu's heart, she still followed him into battle without hesitation.
At that moment, Xiao Yu felt like a complete jerk. Looking at the fragile beauty before him, his heart was a swirl of complex emotions.
"No… no, I must speak. I'm afraid… I won't have another chance if I don't," Huo Wu's breathing became labored as she extended her hands toward Xiao Yu. "Hold me, will you? You've never held me before."
"Alright."
Xiao Yu replied softly as he sat on the edge of the bed, pulling Huo Wu into his arms. He gently brushed aside the blue strands of hair on her forehead. Seeing the usually brash Huo Wu now so weak, his normally composed demeanor faltered, and two tears rolled down his cheeks.
"Why are you crying?"
Huo Wu chuckled lightly, wiping the tears from his face. "I never thought I'd live to see the day you'd shed tears. I guess… my life was worth it after all."
"Don't say silly things. You've got a long life ahead of you!"
Xiao Yu clasped Huo Wu's hand, gently kneading her delicate fingers, speaking with resolve. "There's still a lot of me you haven't seen. You'll have plenty of chances to see it in the future."
"Then it's a promise."
Huo Wu didn't pull her hand away. Instead, she began to caress Xiao Yu's face.
Moved by her words, Xiao Yu held Huo Wu tighter. Nestled in his embrace, a faint smile of happiness appeared on her lips.
After a long while, their gazes met. Xiao Yu lowered his head just as Huo Wu tilted hers upward, and her soft lips pressed against his.
"Xiao Yu… will you have me?"
After the kiss, Huo Wu rested her head on Xiao Yu's chest, whispering softly, "I want to be like Lingling… to truly be your woman."
"You're too badly injured for anything like that. Be good, listen to me, and focus on recovering."
Even if Xiao Yu had been overwhelmed by desire, he couldn't bring himself to act on it with someone so gravely injured.
Huo Wu shook her head like a stubborn child. "Lingling already told me, my injuries are too severe. She doesn't even think she can heal me, and her Martial Spirit is stronger than Nine Heart Begonia. If she's not confident, what hope do I have? Just let me be selfish this one last time before I go!"
Xiao Yu comforted her like coaxing a child. "Silly girl, Lingling's Martial Spirit is powerful, but her soul power is still low. I've already sent a message to the sect, asking Grandpa Ye to come. Once he's here, you'll be fine, I promise."
"I don't believe you!"
Huo Wu pouted, her lips pursed in defiance. "You're just trying to trick me. You're probably already planning to fly off happily with Lingling, leaving no one to bother you two."
"How could I?"
Xiao Yu gently kissed Huo Wu on the forehead. "How could I ever lie to you?"
"Then swear it!"
Huo Wu lifted her head from Xiao Yu's embrace, looking him in the eyes. "Swear on your Martial Spirit that you will marry me and treat me well!"
"Alright, I swear on my Martial Spirit!"
Xiao Yu raised his hand and solemnly vowed, "I swear that I will marry Huo Wu and treat her well, making her happy for the rest of her life!"
"You said it yourself!"
Suddenly, Huo Wu's eyes sparkled with excitement, and she wriggled free from Xiao Yu's arms. Her face flushed, and her once-weak demeanor vanished, replaced by an unmistakable glow of vitality.
"What the—! You were pretending!"
Xiao Yu was startled but quickly realized what was happening. He looked to the side and saw Ye Lingling quietly retreating to the edge of the tent. His frustration immediately boiled over. "Lingling! You teamed up with her to deceive me!"
It wasn't entirely Xiao Yu's fault for being tricked. Ye Lingling had always had such an innocent and trustworthy demeanor that he never expected her to lie to him on this scale. If he had only used his spiritual sense to check, he would have noticed that Huo Wu's weakness was all an act.
"I don't care! You made a vow!"
Huo Wu, back to her fiery self, grinned mischievously. "If you dare break it, I'll make sure the whole continent knows that Xiao Yu of Nine Stars Hall abandons women after seducing them!"
Ye Lingling chuckled softly. "It's not entirely Xiao Yu's fault, Huo Wu has been hinting at this for ages, and even I was getting anxious! Brother Xiao Yu, be good to Sister Huo Wu. I'll leave you two alone tonight."
With that, Ye Lingling took a few steps back, preparing to leave.
"You're not going anywhere!"
Xiao Yu activated his soul power, reaching out and pulling Ye Lingling back into his arms. "You two plotted against me together, so tonight, I'll show both of you what it means to face family discipline!"
As he spoke, Xiao Yu released a pulse of soul power, sealing off the entire tent. What followed inside was a warm and intimate atmosphere.
(End of Chapter)
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