mtl008 Chapter 458 Tacit understanding
Chapter 458 Tacit understanding
After the battle, Yun Yao rushed to Chu Mochen's healing place anxiously. Along the way, she kept thinking of the scene when Chu Mochen blocked the fatal blow for her. His body flew backwards like a kite with a broken string, and blood splattered in the air. The deep red color hurt her eyes and was deeply imprinted in her heart.
As he entered the room, the room was filled with a strong smell of medicine mixed with a faint smell of blood. The sun shone through the cracks in the window, casting a few rays of dim light, and dust fluttered gently in the beam of light. Chu Mochen lay quietly on the bed, his face as pale as paper, his eyes that were usually deep and bright were tightly closed, and his long eyelashes cast a shadow under his eyelids. His clothes had been untied, revealing the wound on his chest. The white bandage was now soaked with blood, showing a shocking dark red.
Yun Yao walked quickly to the bedside and gently sat down on the edge of the bed, her eyes full of heartache and self-blame. She carefully picked up the medicine box beside her and opened it, which was filled with various bottles and gauze for bandaging. Her hands trembled slightly as she gently untied the already messy bandage on Chu Mochen's wound. When she saw the bloody wound, her eyes could not help but turn red, and tears rolled in her eyes, almost bursting out.
She took a deep breath, resisting the bitterness in her heart, picked up a clean gauze beside her, dipped it in the medicine, and began to clean Chu Mochen's wound gently as if she were treating the most precious treasure in the world. When the medicine touched the wound, white foam appeared. Chu Mochen frowned slightly and let out a slight groan from his throat. Yun Yao's heart suddenly tightened, and her hands moved more gently, murmuring softly, "Be patient, it will be healed soon..."
Just as Yun Yao was concentrating on changing the bandage for Chu Mochen, Chu Mochen's fingers suddenly moved slightly, and then, without warning, he grabbed Yun Yao's wrist. Yun Yao was startled and the gauze in her hand almost fell. She looked up in astonishment and looked at Chu Mochen. He had opened his eyes at some point, and his deep eyes were staring at her at the moment, revealing a complex emotion, affection, worry, and a hint of imperceptible panic.
The two of them just stared at each other. For a moment, the room was so quiet that only the sound of each other's breathing could be heard. After a long time, Chu Mochen was the first to break the silence. His voice was a little hoarse, but it was extremely serious: "You don't have to take Liu Yan'er's words to heart."
Yun Yao was slightly startled, and her mind could not help but recall the day of the public trial, Liu Yan'er's crazy appearance, and her unfinished sentence "He is just..." To be honest, at that moment, her heart seemed to be grabbed by an invisible hand, and an inexplicable panic surged into her heart. Although she kept telling herself not to care, that sentence was like a thorn, piercing her heart, causing a dull pain.
She subconsciously lowered her head, avoiding Chu Mochen's fiery gaze, and said in a low voice: "I never doubted it." These few simple words seemed to have exhausted all her strength. She was afraid that her eyes would reveal the subtle uneasiness deep in her heart, and that Chu Mochen would see that she was not as calm as she seemed.
The two fell into silence again, with only the occasional chirping of birds outside the window breaking the awkward silence. However, in this seemingly calm atmosphere, a subtle feeling quietly spread between the two. Their eyes occasionally met and then quickly moved away, and the air seemed to be filled with a sweet and tense atmosphere.
Suddenly, a crisp system prompt sounded in Yun Yao's mind: "Host's emotional fluctuations detected, reward dual cultivation technique "Heart-to-Heart Technique"." This sudden voice broke the silence in the room and brought Yun Yao back to her senses instantly. Her cheeks flushed slightly, and she coughed awkwardly, trying to hide her panic.
Chu Mochen seemed to have noticed her strangeness, and the corners of his mouth slightly raised, revealing a faint smile. He gently pinched Yun Yao's wrist and teased, "What, is the system assisting us?" Yun Yao glared at him in anger and wanted to pull her hand back, but found that Chu Mochen held it tightly and couldn't pull it out at all.
"Stop it, you're still injured." Yun Yao said with a red face, a hint of coquettishness in her voice. Chu Mochen didn't care. He propped himself up slightly and leaned against the head of the bed, his eyes still fixed on Yun Yao, the smile in his eyes becoming more and more obvious: "This injury is nothing, as long as you are okay."
Yun Yao listened to his affectionate words, and a warm current surged in her heart, and her eyes couldn't help but moisten again. She bit her lower lip lightly, raised her head, met Chu Mochen's gaze, and said softly: "You know, when I saw you blocking that sword for me, I was really scared, afraid of losing you like this..." At this point, her voice choked slightly, and tears slid down her cheeks.
Chu Mochen felt a pain in his heart. He reached out his hand and gently wiped away the tears on Yun Yao's face. His fingers gently stroked her cheek, his eyes full of pity: "Silly girl, I said I would always protect you. How could I let myself fall so easily? You are the person I care about the most..."
Yun Yao was deeply moved when she heard this. She couldn't help but lean towards Chu Mochen and gently buried her head in his arms. Chu Mochen took advantage of the situation and hugged her, resting his chin on the top of her head. The two of them just hugged each other quietly, enjoying this moment of peace and warmth. At this moment, it seemed that all the troubles in the world had nothing to do with them. In their eyes and hearts, there was only each other.
After a long while, Yun Yao raised her head, with tears still lingering on her face, but she smiled brightly: "By the way, the book "Unity Technique" rewarded by the system sounds very powerful, maybe it can help us improve our cultivation."
Chu Mochen nodded slightly, a hint of curiosity flashed in his eyes: "Well, since this technique is a system reward, it must be extraordinary. When my injury is better, we will study it together." As he said, he picked up the "Concentric Jue" placed aside and opened the first page. He saw a golden light flashing on it, and lines of ancient characters came into view.
The two of them gathered together and carefully studied the contents of the technique. The opening chapter of "Tongxin Jue" mentioned that this technique requires two people to have a mutual understanding and spiritual power to achieve the greatest effect. When practicing, not only can the cultivation level be improved, but also each other's spiritual power can resonate, achieving a wonderful synergistic effect.
Yun Yao couldn't help but blush as she watched. Some of the cultivation methods in this technique were described very intimately, requiring close cooperation between the two people, and even involving the exchange of some spiritual power. If others saw it, they would definitely blush with shame.
Chu Mochen seemed to have noticed the subtleties in the technique, and his ears turned slightly red, but his face remained calm. He gently closed the technique and looked at Yun Yao with a hint of mischief in his eyes: "It seems that this technique is quite challenging, but I believe we can master it."
Yun Yao rolled her eyes at him and said coquettishly, "You are the one who is thick-skinned." Having said that, she also felt a surge of anticipation in her heart. She knew very well that the road of cultivation was long, with Chu Mochen accompanying her and the system helping her from time to time, the future was full of unknowns, but it also made her full of confidence.
The two chatted for a while about the plans for practicing the techniques and their future plans. When talking about the future of the sect, Yun Yao's eyes revealed a hint of determination: "After this incident, the sect has been seriously damaged. We must improve our strength as soon as possible and protect the sect."
Chu Mochen nodded in agreement: "Yes, you are right. When my injury heals, we will practice in seclusion for a while to integrate what we have gained this time. Then, we will explore those secret realms that we have not yet set foot in and look for more opportunities to improve our strength."
Yun Yao smiled and nodded. She knew very well that in this world of cultivation where the strong prey on the weak, strength was the root of everything. Only by becoming stronger could she protect the people she cherished and guard the land that carried their dreams and memories.
Unconsciously, the sky gradually darkened, and the light in the house became dimmer. Yun Yao stood up and lit the oil lamp on the table. The dim light swayed, stretching the figures of the two people long and reflected on the wall, like a warm painting.
"Have a good rest. I'll prepare something for you to eat." Yun Yao said softly, turning to leave. But Chu Mochen grabbed her clothes, with a look of reluctance in his eyes: "Don't leave, stay with me for a while."
Yun Yao's heart softened, she sat down on the bed again, held Chu Mochen's hand, and said gently: "Okay, I'll accompany you." The two of them sat quietly on the bed, holding hands, watching the night outside the window gradually deepen and the stars twinkle. In this quiet night, their hearts became closer and closer, and a tacit understanding that did not require words flowed between each other.
After a long time, Yun Yao saw that Chu Mochen was a little tired, so she tucked the quilt for him gently and said softly, "Go to sleep, I'm here." Chu Mochen nodded slightly, closed his eyes, and soon fell asleep. Yun Yao sat by the bed, quietly looking at his sleeping face, and silently swore in her heart that no matter what difficulties she encountered in the future, she would never let him get hurt again.
Outside the window, the night is as dark as water, and everything is silent. Inside the house, the candlelight flickers, and warmth is everywhere. This night is destined to be an unforgettable night for Yun Yao and Chu Mochen. Their feelings have become more solid as a rock under the baptism of war and suffering, and they have taken a more determined step towards the unknown tomorrow.