Chapter 54: Disaster in Bo City (Part 8)

«Dammit, I knew there was something wrong with you!» Mo Fan angrily stood up, glaring at Bai Yang after being sent flying several meters.

«Hahaha, you're quite the interesting one, suspecting even your own instructor. I'm curious, though, how did you come to doubt me?» Bai Yang looked at Mo Fan with great interest, as if they were just chatting like old friends.

«Watch out!» Teacher Xue shouted from behind them.

It turned out that two Black Beasts were lying in ambush nearby. Just as everyone's attention was on Bai Yang and his Shadow Wolf, the two Black Beasts launched a surprise attack from the side. Their speed was twice that of the Giant Eyed Rat, and to these students, they were like executioners. The students hadn't even completed their star tracks when the beasts' claws were already reaching for their bodies!

The targets of the Black Beasts' attack were Zhang Xiaohou and He Yu. In the most critical moment, He Yu used her water defense to protect Zhang Xiaohou from the attack, but she herself was slashed across the abdomen by the beast's claws. Hot blood splattered onto Zhang Xiaohou's face, and the burning sensation forced him to open his eyes. Seeing the severely injured He Yu, Zhang Xiaohou felt his heart shatter!

«He Yu!!!»

At that moment, Zhang Xiaohou completed his star track at the fastest speed he had ever achieved in his life, grabbing He Yu and escaping the range of the Black Beasts' attack. However, a gut-wrenching scream tore from his throat!

«Why? Why are you so foolish? Why did you use your water defense to save me instead of yourself?»

Zhang Xiaohou cried out in pain as he looked at the bloodied and weakened girl in his arms. He couldn't believe that the girl he liked would die because she saved him. If he could, he wished she had saved herself instead of him.

Looking at the girl in his arms, he was filled with regret. If only he were stronger, if he connected the star track faster, if he hadn't waited to die and instead fled with a completed star track, He Yu wouldn't have had to use her water defense on him and wouldn't have died. It was all his fault—he was too weak, too weak to even protect the girl he loved!

At that moment, Zhang Xiaohou was filled with regret and a burning desire for power. If only he were strong enough, He Yu wouldn't have died!

«Mo Fan!»

Just then, Ye Xinxia's soft voice sounded, drawing everyone's attention to her. She was riding a noble white horse, accompanied by a handsome young man and two girls.

«Xinxia, why are you here?» Mo Fan asked in surprise as he looked at Xinxia on the white horse.

«Mo Fan, be careful!» Just as Mo Fan turned his attention to Xinxia, two Black Beasts leaped at him simultaneously.

«Mind Control — Mind Sword!»

Before anyone could react, two silver flying swords slashed the Black Beasts, killing them instantly.

«Xinxia, yes, Xinxia, save He Yu!!» Zhang Xiaohou saw a glimmer of hope. Xinxia was a healing mage; there was still a chance to save He Yu!

Zhang Xiaohou quickly carried the dying He Yu using Wind Track, rushing to Xinxia for the last hope.

«Brother Hou, I…»

Xinxia looked at He Yu's severe wounds and Zhang Xiaohou's hopeful eyes, unsure how to respond. She was a healing mage, capable of saving people, but He Yu's injuries were too severe, beyond her ability as a primary level healer.

«I'll save her. Hold onto her!»

At that moment, Qin Chen used his mind to lift He Yu into the air, placing her in front of Ye Xinxia. Qin Chen didn't want to dismount, and there wasn't much space left on the horse, so this was the only way.

Ye Xinxia instinctively reached out her delicate hands to hold He Yu while Qin Chen placed his right hand on He Yu's abdominal wound. A rich life force flowed from his hand into her wound, and they could see He Yu's wound healing rapidly before their eyes.

«What kind of magic is this?» Ye Xinxia was astonished by Qin Chen's actions. As a healing mage, she was sure that this wasn't healing magic, but what other magic could heal wounds so quickly?

Not only was Ye Xinxia surprised, but Lin Yuxin, watching from the side, was also shocked. Zhang Xiaohou, however, was filled with excitement and relief. He didn't care what method Qin Chen used as long as it saved He Yu!

Gradually, when He Yu's wound was completely healed, Qin Chen stopped transferring life force. Then, with a flick of his hand, he sent He Yu back into Zhang Xiaohou's arms and said, «She's fine now. She's unconscious due to blood loss. Take her back and nurse her well. She'll recover by eating blood-nourishing foods.»

«Thank you, thank you so much!» Zhang Xiaohou tearfully expressed his gratitude. Though he didn't know Qin Chen's name, he would never forget this kindness!

«Boom!!!»

Mo Fan and the others had also finished their fight with Bai Yang. Without the two Black Beasts, Bai Yang and his Shadow Wolf were no match for Mo Fan and his friends!

«Monkey!»

After the fight, Mo Fan hurried over, seeing Zhang Xiaohou's condition. Mo Fan worriedly said, «Brother Hou, He Yu is fine now, thanks to Xinxia's friend.»

Zhang Xiaohou said, not knowing Qin Chen's name, but seeing him with Xinxia, he assumed Qin Chen was her friend.

«Brother Mo Fan, this is Qin Chen, Sister Ning Xue's friend.» Seeing Mo Fan's questioning look, Xinxia quickly explained.

«Thank you for saving He Yu and Xinxia!» Mo Fan expressed his gratitude, regardless of who Qin Chen was. He saved the woman he loved and his brother's woman, deserving of thanks.

«It was nothing!» Qin Chen waved it off. He saved people to make up for past regrets.

«Let's go. We're not far from the safe zone!»

With that, Xiao Tianjue led the way. Even with Xinxia still on the horse, Mo Fan didn't suggest dismounting her, knowing she was safest there. They never knew if another demon might appear, and He Yu's ordeal was still fresh in their minds. He was too weak to protect Xinxia from such fast demons!

As for Qin Chen, the two silver flying swords from earlier showed he was very strong, at least a mid-level mage using a magic Mo Fan had never seen before. Xinxia was safer with him than with Mo Fan.

(End of Chapter)