Chapter 385: Return Home
Nalan Lengling looked at Victor, who was in front of her, and suddenly felt that everything was so unrealistic.
Two weeks ago, Nalan Lengling swore that she would not have any connection with a person like Victor.
However, now, the two of them were friends who had gone through life and death together.
“Your injury…”
“It’s no longer a problem.”
At this point, the smile on Victor’s lips gradually froze, and his eyes became even redder.
“Senior… is dead.”
Hearing this news, Nalan Lengling was not surprised.
Before Elder Tianji took Victor away, he had already said that the price of saving Victor might be to sacrifice his own life…
At that time, Nalan Lengling chose to remain silent, because she did not have the right to persuade others to sacrifice themselves.
Nevertheless, in the end, Elder Tianji still did it.
“Senior…”
“He left in peace and even told me not to disappoint all of his efforts…”
Victor buried his head and smiled bitterly, a complicated look in his eyes.
“He didn’t need to do all this for me, he doesn’t owe me anything.”
“Then what do you plan to do next?”
“I’ve already buried senior’s body, now… It’s better to go back and report.”
“Alright…”
Nalan Lengling looked at Victor worriedly, afraid that he would do something stupid.
Fortunately, Victor was a rational person. Moreover, Elder Tianji was his disguise, so there was no need to be sad about it.
However, a proper act was necessary.
On the way back, Victor remained silent the entire time, as if he was still immersed in the grief of Elder Tianji’s death.
Nalan Lengling did not know how to comfort Victor, so she could only remain silent together.
This left Nalan Xinxin and the others dumbfounded.
What exactly happened during the few days when they were not around?
In the end, everyone egged Nalan Xinxin on to ask Nalan Lengling about what had happened in the past few days.
Finally, on the third day, everyone finally arrived at the Fire Sect.
It was the great elder who personally welcomed everyone.
“Nalan Lengling, how was the harvest?”
As soon as they met, the great elder could not wait to ask about the results. After all, the disciples of the other elders had been trapped in the mountain for a few days and did not bring any news.
“Master, I was incompetent. The mountain treasure was eventually obtained by the beast king. The Central Plains Sect Alliance and the Yellow Springs Bandit Clan didn’t manage to obtain it either.”
“Regardless, this is not your fault. Whether it is the Central Plains Sect Alliance, the Yellow Springs Bandit Clan, or the beast kings in the Hundred Thousand Mountain, they are not characters that we can afford to offend. I only wanted to make sure that the treasure was not taken by someone with ill intentions.”
Of course, the great elder did not place his hopes on Nalan Lengling and the others. After all, the Central Plains Sect Alliance and the Yellow Springs Bandit Clan were existences that even he did not dare to offend. Even if he failed, he could not punish Nalan Lengling.
“The journey must have been tiring. You should quickly go back and rest.”
Looking at the pale-looking crowd, the great elder did not continue to pester them.
However, when the few of them turned around and left, a gloomy expression appeared on the great elder’s face.
On the way back, Nalan Lengling was really worried about Victor, so she followed him all the way back to his residence.
Lian Hua was very vigilant about this.
A man and a woman were in love. Who knew what kind of sparks would be created when they collided?
Therefore, after thinking for a long time, before Nalan Lengling entered the dwelling, Lian Hua blocked her from the door.
“Senior sister, it’s better to let w.a.n.g Cheng rest well for the next few days. His… condition isn’t particularly stable.”
Hearing this, although Nalan Lengling did not want to leave, she looked at the silent Victor and could only nod.
“Alright then. However, if anything happens, inform me immediately.”
After saying that, Nalan Lengling turned around and left.
It was not until Nalan Lengling’s figure completely disappeared that Lian Hua turned around impatiently. Looking at Victor who had been silent for a long time, she said in disdain, “Why don’t you invite her in and let her enlighten you?”
“You have to understand that there’s no point in blindly launching a fierce attack. In the art of war, a retreat is the best way to advance.”
“Tsk, tsk, tsk. In the art of war, why not you tell me who wrote the art of war?”
“Who cares who wrote it? As long as it makes sense, it’s fine.”
Victor chuckled and tore off the human skin mask. He pinched his already stiff brows and sighed softly, “d.a.m.n it, carrying this thing every day, I’m almost incapable of putting on an expression.”
“Who asked you to want to steal the sect guarding sword? Well, now that the sword hasn’t been found, you’ve even put yourself at risk. I want to see how you’re going to convince Nalan Lengling to leave with you.”
Lian Hua laughed coldly, taking pleasure in his misfortune. Then, she tore off the human skin mask and walked to the bathroom.
“Sigh… There’s still a long way to go…”
Hearing Lian Hua’s words, Victor suddenly realized that this was indeed a question worth pondering.
He could not possibly leave Nalan Lengling in the Fire Sect, right?
“I can only take it one step at a time.”
Taking off his sect uniform, Victor let out a long breath and lay down in the wooden bucket.
“Bathing is really the best way to wash away my fatigue. It’s a pity that I don’t have a technician to ma.s.sage my feet…”
Victor suddenly missed the extravagant life in the Foot Washing City. First, he washed and soaked. Next, he would have a delightful technician to ma.s.sage his feet. Finally, the two of them completed the biochemical process of life in a room.
Unfortunately, he could not experience such a life anymore.
Just like that, Victor thought of the young models in the club and slowly fell asleep.
When he opened his eyes again, it was already the next morning. He rubbed his sore eyes. His entire body was already white and wrinkled from soaking in the water. Victor struggled to get up and used the fire method to evaporate the water vapor. Just like that, he walked back to his room naked.
However, at this moment, Lian Hua walked out of the bathroom. She was wearing a thin gauze that was only partially covering her figure. It was even more alluring.
The two of them looked at each other. What broke the silence was Lian Hua’s scream.
“You! You! Why aren’t you wearing clothes!”
Lian Hua blushed and turned around in a panic. However, she suddenly realized that what she was wearing was essentially the same as not wearing anything. In Victor’s eyes, she was just a naked girl.
“I fell asleep in the bathroom… my clothes are not beside me.”
“Turn around!”
“Oh, okay…”
After experiencing such a situation, Victor was not in a hurry and they each changed their clothes.
“Nah[1], Victor… say something…”
‘Nah? Are you a second-dimensional character?’
“Say what?”
Victor chewed on the big pancake and complained about the garbage food of the Fire Sect while guiding the mountain spirit in his body. He did not have time to respond to Lian Hua.
“About just now! You… ran out naked…”
As he spoke, the scene from before appeared in her mind once again, causing Lian Hua’s face to turn red.
“Oh… you mean the incident just now? Hmm… I didn’t see anything, but you definitely saw it. So, logically speaking, I was at a disadvantage.”
[1] “Nah” is a slang often used by anime characters.