novellhall Chapter 1559 - 1557: Are You Just Going to Give Up Like This?
Chapter 1559 - 1557: Are You Just Going to Give Up Like This?
The violent aura grew stronger and stronger.
The oppressive force sucked the air around her, making it increasingly difficult to breathe.
In her pupils, Lan Zhengqing’s fist approached rapidly, and within just a breath, it was right in front of her.
Qiu Xi sighed softly, her tense body relaxed.
She couldn’t help but find it a bit amusing.
What was left of her body, after all, was merely a remnant of bones, with the flesh already smashed to smithereens, yet Lan Zhengqing still refused to let her go.
Insisting on killing her personally.
But it didn’t matter anymore.
Death had arrived as expected, just a bit earlier than she had imagined.
Moreover, the one who would end her life was indeed beyond her expectation.
Not an enemy, not the Blood Demon Wolf, not an accident.
But the person she trusted the most—Lan Zhengqing.
Qiu Xi slowly exhaled, closed her eyes, and waited for Lan Zhengqing’s oppressive force to land as promised.
The wind and snow brushed against her face.
For the first time, she felt a sense of attachment, felt that the piercing wind and snow was somewhat soothing, softly and tenderly hitting her face, so real, so warm.
Exactly.
Even the snow had become warm, like lying on soft clouds, sinking her whole body into them.
No piercing cold, no sharp pain.
Everything became calm and warm. She knew she was reluctant to leave this world, but what could reluctance solve? This was the fate of their abandoned people.
Qiu Xi no longer thought about when Lan Zhengqing’s fist would hit her, but rather closed her eyes to feel the last memories the world offered her.
One breath!
Two breaths!
Three breaths!
...
Time seemed to stand still, her smile frozen on her face, eyes closed, appearing peaceful and serene.
The oppressive force from Lan Zhengqing seemed to vanish.
Hmm?!
Qiu Xi suddenly realized something was wrong; how could this be?!
After so many breaths, why had Lan Zhengqing’s fist not yet landed?!
Could he have changed his mind? Impossible, Lan Zhengqing never changes his mind; once he decides to do something, he sees it through without giving up halfway.
Moreover, Lan Zhengqing’s speed couldn’t be this slow; before she closed her eyes, he had reached her within one breath, only one step away.
But these three breaths of distance brought no change. What on earth was happening?!
Qiu Xi originally didn’t want to dwell on these matters, considering that she was already half a wreck, dead or alive made no difference.
But she was immensely curious!
Curious about why Lan Zhengqing suddenly stopped his attack, curious about why his fist didn’t connect with her.
Qiu Xi took a deep breath, just about to open her eyes to see for herself.
Suddenly!
Without warning!
A voice slipped into her ear, yet it exploded like thunder in a clear sky.
"Do you intend to just wait for death like this? To give up your life just like that?"
The voice came from in front of her, powerful, resonating.
Moreover.
It was very familiar!
Qiu Xi’s heart skipped a beat, nearly leaping from her chest, thundering wildly.
She paused for a second, then immediately opened her eyes, widening them to look ahead.
Indeed, no mistake!
The person standing in front of her was Lin Fan!
Before him appeared countless Xuanyuan Swords, forming an immense Sword Array, shining with dazzling golden light, blocking all oppressive force and aura.
At the same time.
Blocking Lan Zhengqing’s Shadow Strike!
While his voice was steady, beads of sweat emerged on his forehead, revealing his struggle.
After all, he was facing the Water Clan’s prodigy, recognized as a genius in the Five Elements Realm—Lan Zhengqing!
And more than that.
A fully powered Lan Zhengqing!
It’s not simple, not easy to handle!
Even if Gong Wenya came, it wouldn’t be easy, not to mention Lin Fan.
But just now, if anyone else faced that punch, they’d likely be shattered to pieces, and most wouldn’t even dare to stand in its way.
Yet Lin Fan stood up and unwaveringly stepped forward!
All just to safeguard Qiu Xi’s life.
"I saved you once and can’t watch the life I saved be obliterated again, nor can I watch you give up on yourself!"
"If you don’t care about your life, who else will care?!"
"Qiu Xi, you shouldn’t give up your life. So what if you were brought out by Lan Zhengqing? His mistakes have nothing to do with you; you shouldn’t use your life to repay him. Moreover, he’s been using you all along, never seeing you as human; why give up your life for such a false bond?"
"I’m not just speaking to you but to all the abandoned!"
Lin Fan roared angrily.
Lan Zhengqing unexpectedly increased the force, the punch now weighing a billion pounds!
The fine beads of sweat on Lin Fan’s forehead had converged into large drops, trickling down his cheeks.
Struggling!
Very much struggling!
After all, he’s merely at the Ninth Layer of the Supreme of Ancient, while Lan Zhengqing has Middle Heavenly Venerate power.
The gap in their realm was countless numbers apart!
But challenging across levels has always been Lin Fan’s forte.
So now, with the help of Dragon Bone, he could barely hold on, but his strength was gradually waning.
Qiu Xi widened her eyes, staring dumbfounded at Lin Fan, at his slightly trembling figure, at the rain of sweat pouring down, at his desperate support.
She was profoundly moved, and tears flowed uncontrollably down her cheeks.
When she was about to give up her life, it was Lin Fan who stood out, telling her not to give up so easily!
Though they were not bound by blood, merely acquaintances who had traded once.
Letting those women go, she had her own reasons, not entirely due to Lin Fan.
It was just a casual promise she made, not fully kept in her heart, yet Lin Fan risked his life to uphold it.
He aimed to help all the abandoned, not any single individual.
In Lin Fan’s mind, there was no distinction between the abandoned and others; all were equal, so why should the abandoned live at the lowest level, and not the five major clans?
Qiu Xi was overwhelmed with unspoken gratitude, tears like a broken string of pearls, continuously gushing, crying with heartfelt emotion.
She was moved, excited, thrilled.
Yet.
She was helpless.
She wished to help Lin Fan, but being severely injured, she couldn’t even lift a hand to assist.
While she was at a loss, panicked and anxious.
Lin Fan turned back with a smile and glanced at her. "So, do you still want to die? Still want to give up your life?"
Qiu Xi, with tearful eyes, shook her head vigorously.
"Good! It’s good you’ve come around! I’ll take care of this trash ant for you!"