Chu Yang's face showed a trace of emotion.
The heart's essence blood is the most precious thing to a cultivator, an indispensable part of their being. Unlike ordinary blood, essence blood is connected to the soul, with every drop being incredibly valuable.
Losing essence blood could leave permanent and incurable damage, potentially preventing a cultivator from ever reaching the pinnacle.
Chu Yang could feel that the little fox in front of him was also not in good condition, yet she was willing to sacrifice her essence blood to save him.
Even Chu Yang couldn't understand her motive. He was just a crippled person, not worth such a great sacrifice.
His doubts started to lessen, and he began to let go of his prejudice against the fox demon.
"You don't need to do this. My body is already broken beyond repair."
"Tortured beyond recognition, it is nothing more than an empty shell. Even if you give me all your blood and essence, it won't save me. There's no need to waste your time on me."
He questioned himself, wondering if he was worth such a sacrifice from anyone.
To ordinary people, he was just a burden, let alone to the little fox.
Chu Yang couldn't help but ask the little fox again why she was doing this.
The little fox's answer was surprisingly simple, almost laughably so.
"We met by fate. Since fate brought us together, I can't just watch you die in front of me."
Ignoring Chu Yang's protests, the little fox took out another drop of her essence blood and fed it to Chu Yang.
Muttering to herself, she said, "No matter how bad the situation is, there will always be a way. As long as I can save you, all my sacrifices will be worth it."
With the little fox's essence blood, Chu Yang felt his injuries improve slightly.
However, he knew that these improvements were only temporary.
His injuries were so severe that not even the Supreme or Quasi-Emperor could heal him completely.
Only the legendary divine treasures of heaven and earth could potentially cure his wounds.
The little fox, weakened from losing two drops of her essence blood, lay on the ground to rest for a long time.
Gradually, the little fox's face regained some color. She got up and said to Chu Yang, "I'll be back soon. Wait for me here!"
Chu Yang was startled, feeling a hint of worry. He asked, "Where are you going?"
"I'll tell you when I return."
The little fox glanced back at Chu Yang with a smile, then turned and left the cave.
With the snow and wind now gone, the little fox quickly disappeared into the grasslands. Chu Yang stared at her departing figure, lost in thought.
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In the blink of an eye, a week had passed.