"Idiot … Wake up!"
The dagger, which was about to pierce into Qin Shi's chest, suddenly stopped a few inches away from Qin Shi.
The sharp tip of the dagger kept trembling. Shi Lan was frozen on the spot. She seemed to remember something, but she didn't seem to remember anything. She just stood blankly on the stone platform, letting the cold wind blow on her. The murderous look in her eyes faded a little, but she was still lifeless. She looked at Qin Shi.
"Stupid … man …!"
She opened her mouth expressionlessly, and then snorted softly.
Feeling the change in Shi Lan, before Qin Shi could react, Jade In The Book revealed a happy smile. She pursed her lips and snorted, "Shi Tou, you've awakened the mind power in her body. Find a way to stabilize her. I'm going to inject my soul into her!"
After saying that, Jade In The Book turned her palm, and Shi Lan's soul came out again.
Hearing Jade In The Book's instructions, Qin Shi tightened his robe. Then, he propped up his hand, and gently stretched his palm out of his sleeve. He held Shi Lan's bracelet, which was holding the dagger, and gently pressed it down.
Holding Shi Lan's dagger, he tentatively walked forward step by step, and gently hugged her waist. "Idiot, don't you know me?
It doesn't matter. I'll tell you. We met in Rainbow Cloud City. You stole something from me, lied to me, and said that you were old … "
While talking, Qin Shi choked with sobs. He hugged Shi Lan tightly.
"Shi … man …?"
Shi Lan was hugged. The ferocious aura around her fair skin gradually softened, and it seemed to disperse little by little. She gently nestled in Qin Shi's arms, and the corners of her mouth involuntarily raised into a smile.
Qin Shi didn't feel the slightest bit of happiness as he held the beauty in his arms. Instead, when his fingertips touched Shi Lan's ice-cold skin, it made him feel as if his heart was being sliced by a sharp knife bit by bit until he felt a tearing pain.
"I'm sorry, it's all my fault. You must hold on … I still have to make it up to you!"
A soft snort sounded from the corner of Qin Shi's mouth. Soon after, he looked towards the direction of the Jade in the Book. A faint white halo of light rose from the Jade in the Book's wonderful hand. Within the halo of light was a miniature version of Shi Lan's soul. Accompanied by the cold wind, it slowly drifted towards Shi Lan.
Buzz, buzz, buzz ~!
With a buzzing sound, the halo touched Shi Lan's fair skin and guided it into her fair skin through her slender fingers.
"Ugh ~!"
As the halo entered her body, Shi Lan trembled violently. She tightened her grip on the dagger, and hundreds of blood-red lights rose from her body. The lights floated along Shi Lan's skin and continuously ravaged her, causing her to howl in pain.
Shi Lan's vision alerted Qin Shi.
Jade In The Book's pupils shrank. She shouted worriedly, "Shi Tou, hold on. The blood in her body is fighting with her own soul. If her soul is devoured during this process, she will never be resurrected!"
Qin Shi's heart thumped, and he tightened his grip on Shi Lan again. "Shi Lan, hold on. It's going to be over soon.
You must wake up. Didn't you say you want to stick to me?
Didn't you say you want to stick to me? "
"Ugh, ah …"
Shi Lan, who was in pain, kept roaring. Her delicate body struggled with all her might in Qin Shi's arms. The dagger in her hand was like a wild and chaotic wind blade, slashing Qin Shi's skin again and again, causing wounds that were so deep that bones could be seen.
The pain of his skin being cut by the blade caused Qin Shi to involuntarily frown. However, no matter how painful it was, he continued to hug Shi Lan and refused to let go. "Wake up … If you don't wake up, I'm really going to abandon you!"
Boom!!
After a loud bang, Shi Lan's body finally stabilized. The murderous aura in her eyes dissipated, and a ball of red light that was slightly black darted out of her body and poured into the bloody light pillar behind the stone plate.
"Did I win?"
Jade In The Book's eyes flashed, and she smiled contentedly.
She was tired. The casting this time had put a lot of burden on her. She immediately turned around and returned to burning the book. She didn't make a sound for a long time.
After the blood was forced out of her body, Shi Lan's delicate body suddenly became weak. She quietly fell into Qin Shi's arms. But her cold body began to regain its temperature, and her breathing gradually became stable.
Qin Shi held Shi Lan and waited silently. He let the cold wind pour into his robe. He lowered his head and looked at Shi Lan. Wisps of vitality and spiritual aura between heaven and earth rushed into her body.
Half a day passed.
With the help of the spiritual aura, Shi Lan's closed eyes finally twitched. Then, she slowly opened a gap, welcoming the first ray of sunlight after her resurrection.
When she opened her eyes, Qin Shi's pale face came into view. "Sucker …?"
"You finally woke up?"
Looking at Shi Lan who opened her eyes, Qin Shi squeezed out a smile as if a heavy burden had been lifted from his shoulders. He held Shi Lan tighter. Only now did he understand how happy it was to regain something that had been lost.
"Where is this … Didn't I die?"
Shi Lan coughed softly. She blinked her beautiful eyes and looked around. Looking at the strange scenery around her, she asked curiously, "Is, is this heaven?
Hmm … It's a little crude, but it's okay. I can accept it! "
Looking at the naivety of the girl in his arms, Qin Shi forced a laugh and scolded with a smile, "I think you've really become stupid from sleeping. What heaven? Even if you die, with your always thieving and deceitful behavior, you'll at most go to hell and make do with it."
"Hell?
Is hell so beautiful? "
Shi Lan was still in a half-conscious state. She stared at Qin Shi with all her might. "That's not right. There are suckers in hell too?
That shouldn't be the case. Are you dead too?
Or did I miss you so much that I'm hallucinating? "
"…"
Qin Shi clicked his tongue and was speechless.
Then, he patted Shi Lan's head hard and coaxed her, not knowing whether to laugh or cry, "Idiot, what are you talking about? If I don't allow you to die, then you can't die. What you saw wasn't an illusion. I'm a sucker, a living sucker."
"Not dead?
What a pity … "
"…" Qin Shi widened his eyes. "Do you still want to die?"
"Hehe, no, sucker. I'm so sleepy. I want to sleep …"
Hugging Shi Lan tightly, Qin Shi smiled helplessly. Shi Lan was always like this. Even after experiencing life and death, she could still be so relaxed. But this was better. Qin Shi was worried that this matter would affect her mind.
Clearly, Qin Shi was thinking too much.
"Sleep! Everything will be fine after a good night's sleep!"
Qin Shi took off his robe and wrapped it around Shi Lan's body. He swept his fingers through her golden brown hair and stood up with her in his arms. He wanted to leave the Rune.
But just as he stood up, his body trembled and he felt dizzy. There were nearly a hundred cuts on his body, causing him to lose too much blood. His vision darkened and he fainted.
Thud!
The two of them fell on the stone platform, feeling the cold wind blowing against them.
Time passed by slowly. The night gradually darkened. The bloody battle started to become unstable. Suddenly, it trembled violently.
Boom!
The seal on the Blood Bathing Rune was broken and the sealed barrier collapsed.
"Shi Tou!
Sect Leader! "
Once the barrier collapsed, Ling Xiao, Su Ming, and the other elders standing outside saw this and cried out in worry. Su Ming was the first to snap out of it. He rushed forward and helped Qin Shi up.
"Shi Tou!
How is he? "Su Ming shouted worriedly.
Pu Quan wrapped himself in a black robe and walked forward. He swept his palm over Qin Shi's body and said, "Don't worry. He just lost too much blood and is too tired. Let him rest and he should be fine."
Hearing this, everyone gradually relaxed. Soon after, Pu Quan curiously glanced at Shi Lan. Sensing the life force within Shi Lan's body, he could not help but be stunned. "Haha, I never imagined that this brat would actually be able to do it."
Ling Xiao, Elder Xun, and the others looked at each other and shook their heads with bitter smiles.
Reviving the dead was something they did not even dare to think about. But Qin Shi really did it. It was as if there was nothing this boy could not do.
Just what kind of miracle could Qin Shi bring to the Sect of Qin …
Since Qin Shi was fine, Pu Quan did not stay any longer. After all, he was not a member of the Sect of Qin. He was waiting for Qin Shi to introduce Qin Shi's siblings to him. Otherwise, he would have left a long time ago.
Once Pu Quan was far away, Su Ming walked forward. He, Yin Mo, and Qin Shang helped Qin Shi and Shi Lan up and sent them back to the Sect Leader's Hall.
Once they sent Qin Shi back, Ling Xiao arranged for his subordinates to deal with the rubble at the back of the mountain.
When everything was done, Ling Xiao stood with his hands behind his back and looked at the Blood Bathing Rune behind him. He looked at the stone plate in the center of the Rune glowing with a blood-red light that pierced through the clouds. It was a majestic sight.
"Ah, if only this Rune could be used by our sect!"
Ling Xiao's eyes were filled with viciousness. The Yunding Sect's power had increased exponentially with the help of the Blood Bathing Rune. In addition, the Blood Bathing Rune had revived Shi Lan, who had been dead for half a month. Even he could not resist the temptation. "If … we could also use virgin blood …!"
"Impossible!"
Without waiting for Ling Xiao to finish his sentence, the Blood Venerable's expression changed and he let out a cold harrumph.
Ling Xiao was a little disgruntled at being interrupted. "I'm just saying. Besides, even if we use virgin blood, we can still trade with the people in the town … We can use spirit stones to exchange for it …"
"Trade?
Exchange for it?
Exchange for what?
Exchange for the blood of virgins?
Haha, do you think the families of the ordinary people will agree to it?
Unless they are forced to make a living, but I, the Blood Venerable, find it hard to agree to take advantage of people's difficulties! "
The Blood Venerable's voice was cold as he scolded. His eyes were filled with disappointment. "Even if the people agree to it, do you think you can have a clear conscience if you use such a disgusting method to obtain your cultivation?"
Ling Xiao was a little stunned by these words.
Elder Xun and Mo Chen were also stunned. They lowered their heads dejectedly. In that instant, they were moved. The power of the Blood Bathing Rune did not need to be described. Ever since Qin Shi resurrected Shi Lan, their hearts had been restless.
"Besides, he won't agree to it!"
The Blood Venerable growled in a low and sonorous voice. "Ling Xiao, to be honest, I think he's more suitable to be the sect leader than you are!"
Ling Xiao knew that he had gone overboard with just a few words and he lowered his head in shame. He then stole a glance at the Blood Bathing Rune and sighed helplessly. "Sigh, I've been too anxious. Let's take it one step at a time. It's such a huge rune but it can't be used. It's such a waste!"
"Don't worry, he'll definitely make this rune work. However, he won't use those disgusting methods."
The Blood Venerable's gaze softened. He patted Ling Xiao's shoulder and said confidently, "He's not simple."
"I hope so …"
Ling Xiao sighed and shook his head. He could only place his hopes on Qin Shi.
After that, they did not delay on the Blood Bathing Rune. After dispersing the disciples, they returned to the Elder's Cabinet together.
Rumble!
But at this time, just as everyone arrived at the Elder Pavilion, they only heard a loud bang, and a disciple in charge of cleaning the Elder Pavilion was sent flying. There were five bright red handprints on his chest, and a few of his ribs were directly broken. He fainted and fell to the ground.