The dungeon was still cold and damp, but fortunately, it was much quieter than before.
Feng Tingliu shivered from the cold and opened his eyes hazily amid a series of footsteps. Before he could see who was coming, he first heard the sound of the loosening chains. The chains binding his wrists suddenly slackened, and he lost his support, immediately toppling forward.
Feng Tingliu was almost completely unprepared. Just when he thought he would fall hard, someone caught him by the shoulders.
"Can you walk by yourself?"
The voice of the newcomer was unfamiliar. Feng Tingliu couldn't help but look up and saw a young man from the Beilongtang carefully supporting his shoulders, looking somewhat at a loss. Besides him, the other two who came with him were carefully removing the chains from his hands and feet, their actions cautious, which surprised Feng Tingliu.
"Yes." Feng Tingliu responded, slightly moving his legs. Despite the pain and numbness, he still managed to stand up with effort.
"We're truly sorry for keeping you here. Now that there are no more people from the Hanlongtang in Beiji City, we can finally release you... We have no intention of being your enemy. Please forgive us." The young man's tone was restrained, and his words even had a hint of flattery.
Feng Tingliu's crimson eyes sized up his eyes, and he had a guess in his heart.
After these few days, the positions of Liudu City and the Hanlongtang had reversed. The Hanlongtang had become the villains that everyone was after, while Liudu City had become the partner that the Beilongtang wanted to work with.
"I know." Feng Tingliu's tone was indifferent, and his voice was hoarse. He narrowed his eyes and asked, "What are your plans for me now?"
"How could it be called a plan? Please come out of the dungeon first, and we'll find a doctor to treat your injuries." He paused, pursed his lips, and said somewhat hesitantly, "However, you'll need to stay at the hall master's place for these few days. He has important matters to discuss with you. Moreover, the environment at the hall master's residence is better..."
Seeing his hesitant appearance, Feng Tingliu couldn't help but deliberately make things difficult for him, "Isn't it to monitor me?"
"No! Absolutely not!"
Seeing his panic, Feng Tingliu curved his lips and said no more.
The thoughts of the people in the Beilongtang were too easy to understand, just like Yu Chi Feng. Yu Chi Feng used the pretext of monitoring to keep him in his own room for his own selfish desires, somewhat like keeping a beauty in a golden house.
But Feng Tingliu still couldn't help but be happy because of this.
Feng Tingliu staggered forward, but found that his legs were numb and weak, making it very difficult to walk. But perhaps to avoid suspicion, Yu Chi Feng did not show up, and Feng Tingliu naturally would not expose his weakness in front of others. He had to endure the discomfort of his body and walk out of the dungeon step by step.
It took Feng Tingliu a full half-incense stick of time to walk from the place where he was detained to the dungeon entrance. By the time he saw the sun outside, his forehead was already covered with cold sweat.
The long-unseen sunlight spilled down, making Feng Tingliu uncomfortable and causing him to narrow his eyes.
Amid the dazzling sunlight, a tall figure strode quickly towards Feng Tingliu. Even though he had a serious and stern expression on his face, his chaotic footsteps still exposed his eagerness.
In this instant, Yu Chi Feng merged with the dazzling sunlight, completely illuminating the entire darkness.
Yu Chi Feng waved to the subordinates beside him, appearing calm on the surface as he said, "You can go back first. I want to have a private chat with City Lord Feng."
"Yes."
In the blink of an eye, there was no one around. Yu Chi Feng could finally reveal his true emotions. He strode forward, embraced Feng Tingliu in his arms, and buried his head in the crook of his neck.
Feng Tingliu raised his hands to embrace him back. Although his hands were still difficult to exert strength, he still managed to pat his back with difficulty.
"Alright, someone might see."
Yu Chi Feng could barely speak. Previously, every time he saw Feng Tingliu, it was in the dungeon. The gloomy environment made it difficult for him to see Feng Tingliu's injuries. Now that the sunlight shone, he could see that the bluish-black marks on Feng Tingliu's wrists, knees, and ankles were particularly severe, not to mention the scabbed bloodstains on his body.
Yu Chi Feng's breathing halted, and without delay, he wrapped one arm around Feng Tingliu's shoulders and the other under his knees, carrying him horizontally in his arms.
"Let's go back first. You need treatment."
Feng Tingliu had already lost his strength, and this time he completely collapsed in Yu Chi Feng's arms. His hands and feet were cold, and he couldn't help but get closer to that large heat source.
Yu Chi Feng moved quickly, carrying Feng Tingliu back to his own residence.
Before finding a doctor, Yu Chi Feng first wiped Feng Tingliu's body, washed his hair, found a clean set of his own underclothes for him to wear, and finally tucked him into the warm bedding before hurriedly going out to find a doctor.
The best doctor in Beiji City was brought over by Yu Chi Feng to examine Feng Tingliu's pulse and check his injuries. The injuries were not difficult to treat; only some medicine needed to be applied. However, the bluish-purple bruises on his joints became a problem.
"The cold and dampness are too severe. You need to soak in a medicinal herb bath several times. For the bruises on the body, use this medicinal oil and rub them. Also, don't lie down too often. Walk more to help the body recover." The old doctor said earnestly, handing the prescription to Yu Chi Feng, "The bruises need to be rubbed frequently, and when soaking in the medicine, massage more to help them heal."
"Okay, thank you, doctor."
Listening to the old doctor's words, Feng Tingliu was somewhat impatient. He raised his hand and looked at the hideous congestion on his wrist, clicking his tongue in annoyance.
In the past, for such a minor illness, only one Gu worm from Yu Ji could solve the problem. The chubby little worm would burrow into the flesh, sucking out the congestion, and unblocking the bones. It was very effective.
He had just mentioned this method to Yu Chi Feng, but Yu Chi Feng seemed to have a grudge against Yu Ji's Gu worms and refused to agree no matter what. That's why he found such a doctor and received such a troublesome prescription.
Yu Chi Feng followed the doctor to get the medicine and then came back to prepare hot water for Feng Tingliu to soak in.
The cloth bag filled with medicinal herbs was thrown into the water, instantly turning the bath tub black and emitting a bitter medicinal fragrance.
"What a hassle..." Feng Tingliu was carried into the bath tub by Yu Chi Feng, and couldn't help but frown and complain.
Yu Chi Feng could only smile helplessly. He helped Feng Tingliu tie up his long hair to prevent it from getting wet by the medicinal water, and carefully supported Feng Tingliu's arm, gently massaging it.
"I'm helping the young master bathe and massage. I'm the one doing the hard work. The young master just needs to sit or lie down. What's the hassle?"
Feng Tingliu originally wanted to say that it was a hassle for him too, but seeing how seriously Yu Chi Feng was massaging, the coldness in his body was gradually replaced by warmth, so he swallowed the words he was about to say.
Yu Chi Feng didn't dare to touch the bruised areas easily, so he first massaged the other numb areas. With the help of the medicinal bath, the massage gradually took effect. Feng Tingliu sweated from the heat, his hands and feet regained sensation, and even the pain became more intense.
"It's so hot..." Feng Tingliu leaned against the side of the bath tub, trying to distance himself from the medicinal bath, but the medicinal effect had already penetrated deep into his pores, making him flush all over from the heat.
"Being hot is a good sign. It means the medicine is working."
Yu Chi Feng looked over and saw that Feng Tingliu's pale face had taken on a hint of red. Although these days had made him thinner and more haggard, this touch of red still added an alluring charm to him.
Yu Chi Feng's Adam's apple bobbed, and he dared not look anymore. He shifted his gaze, quickly helped Feng Tingliu wash his body clean, wrapped him in a towel, and carried him out of the bath tub.
Yu Chi Feng dealt with the bath tub filled with medicinal water and calmed himself down outside for a while before returning to the bedside with the medicinal oil.
Seeing that Yu Chi Feng's ears were still red, Feng Tingliu couldn't help but laugh. He lifted his just-movable foot and placed it on Yu Chi Feng's thigh, lightly stepping on his abdomen, and laughing, "Can't hold it in?"
Yu Chi Feng quickly grabbed Feng Tingliu's ankle to prevent him from moving freely and causing more trouble. He looked at Feng Tingliu, with a hint of grievance, and said, "I haven't seen the young master for a long time..."
As he spoke, Yu Chi Feng opened the medicine bottle, poured the liquid with a medicinal smell into his palm, and rubbed his hands together to warm it up before placing it on Feng Tingliu's wrist.
He carefully rubbed the bluish-purple areas, his heart full ofDistressed (heartache) and not hiding it at all. His actions were powerful yet gentle and cautious.
"Ouch..."
Even though Yu Chi Feng was as careful as possible, the rubbing of the bruises still caused pain.
Feng Tingliu narrowed his eyes, trembling slightly from the pain, and let out a few unbearable moans. These sounds were never made even when being interrogated by the Hanlongtang master, but now they were exposed in front of Yu Chi Feng.
"I'll be more gentle..." Yu Chi Feng frowned and slightly reduced the strength.
"No. Use more force." Feng Tingliu's toes tightened, but he still stubbornly said. His injury was neither too big nor too small, but only by enduring this pain could he stand up and hold the sword again. He couldn't always let Yu Chi Feng charge ahead while he himself stayed in the rear.
Yu Chi Feng was stunned for a moment, nodded, and applied more force. But then he realized that there was an ambiguity in their words just now, and couldn't help but blush and lower his head.
Seeing him like this, Feng Tingliu's smile grew wider, and he couldn't help but deliberately stick out his foot to push against him.
"Young master... Stop it." Yu Chi Feng's voice was deep and hoarse, with restraint. He grabbed Feng Tingliu's ankle and massaged the marks on it.
"Why? Can't I touch you?" Feng Tingliu raised an eyebrow.
"You're still sick, and I won't do anything rash." Yu Chi Feng gently lifted his ankle and actually placed a kiss on the top of his foot, his expression both restrained and serious, "I can't let you get hurt again."
Feng Tingliu was stunned, looking into those deep and serious eyes, almost being drawn into them, and being oppressed by the deep affection to the point of being out of breath.
"You..." Feng Tingliu paused, pursed his lips, and said softly, "You've never let me get hurt."
"No." Yu Chi Feng lowered his eyes, massaging as he muttered, "There won't be a next time..."
Seeing this, Feng Tingliu propped himself up on the bed with his elbow. Yu Chi Feng immediately panicked when he saw this and wanted Feng Tingliu to lie back down, but Feng Tingliu hugged his neck and gently held him.
"That's enough. You've done well enough. This isn't your fault."
Yu Chi Feng's hands were covered with medicinal oil, and he was afraid of getting Feng Tingliu dirty, so he didn't dare to move, looking somewhat comical.
"I..." Yu Chi Feng paused and lowered his head.
"Alright, keep massaging. Don't stop." Feng Tingliu used a commanding tone to shift Yu Chi Feng's attention.
Yu Chi Feng nodded sullenly, supporting Feng Tingliu with his arm and helping him lie back down on the bed. Several bruises on Feng Tingliu's body were covered with medicinal oil and became warm from Yu Chi Feng's rubbing, with obvious effects.
However, when massaging the knees, it was inevitable to touch the thighs, making Feng Tingliu itchy and shrinking back, only to be pulled back by Yu Chi Feng to continue rubbing.
Perhaps the medicinal bath and the medicinal oil had a great effect. Feng Tingliu felt his body burning up and even reacted earlier.
Although Yu Chi Feng didn't dare to be reckless, he couldn't just let Feng Tingliu calm down on his own. So, with the remaining medicinal oil on his hands, he helped Feng Tingliu to relieve himself.
The two had their foreheads touching, and their hot breaths intermingled, making Feng Tingliu unable to control himself. He called Yu Chi Feng's name twice in a low voice and then released in his hands.
After the release, a wave of exhaustion hit him in an instant, and the tense nerves instantly relaxed. Feng Tingliu's crimson eyes still had a hint of moisture as he closed them hazily and fell asleep.
Yu Chi Feng stared at his face for a long time, long enough to confirm that he was indeed by his side, before getting up to wash his hands.
Yu Chi Feng blew out the lamp, got into bed, and tightly hugged Feng Tingliu in his arms, but he found it difficult to fall asleep.
How could he not be blamed?
If he had abandoned that useless kindness from the beginning, how could Feng Tingliu have ended up in such a situation? If he hadn't trusted the Beilongtang so easily, how could he have lost his memory and allowed the Beilongtang to develop to its current state?
Fortunately, Feng Tingliu was now lying intact beside him, which made him feel at ease.
In the darkness, Yu Chi Feng's deep eyes emitted a wolf-like glint as he looked out at the moonlight, holding the person in his arms even tighter.
It's not enough. He needs to do more.
Even if it requires exchanging his entire body for blood and dirt, he will exchange it to ensure Feng Tingliu's safety for this lifetime.