Chapter 8

Jin An glanced at the person in his arms, touched the bandage around her neck, and thought that if he could transform into his current state during the day, he would certainly not allow that old woman to harm her in the slightest

Li Shuang found it amusing, and she lifted the blanket slightly: "Do you want to sleep with me?"

People and events

Qin Lan and a few others discussed for a while but could not reach a conclusion. When they asked Jin An, he also remained silent. In the end, the group had no choice but to give up. Before leaving, Li Ting did not dare to pull Jin An's hand and chat casually as he had done before; he only stood three steps away and said, "Little Master, thank you for saving my sister today, although..."

Li Shuang sat up, enduring the pain in her neck, breathing laboriously. With a broken voice, she called out, "Jin An?"

She looked at Jin An, her gaze gentle and steady: "But my father told me that possessing extraordinary abilities is not a bad thing. With a righteous heart, even in darkness, one can break through hell. With the sword in hand, whether to kill or to save, whether to do good or evil, does not depend on what others say, but on what is in your heart." She smiled softly, "Jin An, thank you for saving me today."

Li Shuang saw Jin An standing by her bedside, his brows slightly lowered. Reflecting on today, after the old woman's death, the expression on his face as he surveyed the surroundings made Li Shuang feel a twinge of pain. No matter how formidable he may be, he is still just a child.

Jin An immediately took off his shoes without hesitation and burrowed into the quilt. Li Shuang hugged him tightly and patted his head, saying, "Go to sleep"

Li Shuang was deep in thought, recalling the young man who had saved her earlier in the bandit stronghold. The tattoos on his body were almost identical to the ones on the old woman that Jin An had killed just moments ago. Could it be that these tattoos change in accordance with their strength?

Jin'an withdrew his gaze and looked at Li Shuang, only to find that Li Shuang was also staring at him in a daze

Her intention in this journey was to clarify Jin An's background, yet now, the origins of this child have become increasingly enigmatic.

He lowered his head, offering no defense, enduring all the scrutiny around him like a sinner. Yet at that moment, a soft handkerchief was gently wiped across his face

It was not until close to midnight that Jin An felt a burning sensation, but it lasted only a moment before fading away

After she became visible, it was indeed clear that she had come to find Jin An. Is it possible that the obsession of this old woman is with Jin An?

However, his eyes were now blood-red, and a chilling aura of killing intent surrounded him. In his hand, he gripped a foul-smelling heart, dripping with blood. With a forceful squeeze, he crushed the heart, and the putrid blood splattered onto both his and Li Shuang's faces, momentarily bringing a slight sense of relief to Li Shuang's consciousness.

She just wanted to ask him this question

"Dead?" Li Ting was very surprised, "Still ten days to half a month?"

Jin An was taken aback, his heart pounding like a drum, his eyes sparkling and fixed on Li Shuang: "Can I?"

It was Li Shuang in front of him who helped him wipe away the bloodstains on his face that had been dug out by the old woman: "Military doctor." Her voice was broken, yet with just this gentle utterance, it was enough to shatter all the doubts and embarrassment he faced

He actually wants to know his origins more than anyone else.

Heart ... ... '' Li Shuang struggled to utter this word

He gently kissed her between the brows with a pained heart, then protected her, closed his eyes, and quietly fell asleep.

It is the right time for sunset

shy

I have already told you. " He interrupted, " However, I don't remember much. I only know that on that day I ran out of the woods, fainted on the ground, and the next day you picked me up. That is all.

Jin Anxin's heart suddenly stirred, and in an instant, a warm current filled his entire body. He lowered his head and responded softly. However, when Li Shuang touched his cheek, she felt her palm quietly becoming warm, as it was he who...

Jin An stayed behind. He obediently stood by Li Shuang's bed, looking at the white bandage on her neck, his expression appearing somewhat sad: "Does it hurt?" He finally took the initiative to speak, but after asking, he immediately added, "You don't have to pay attention to me."

The military doctor left the main room, and Li Ting let out a sigh, saying: "Fortunately, sister, you are fine; otherwise, I wouldn't know how to explain it to father when I return." Li Shuang had just opened her mouth to speak, but Li Ting continued, "Sister, don't say anything; it's better to rest your voice for now. Just listen to what I have to say."

At that very moment, suddenly, there was a sound of "puff". The strength in the old woman's hand suddenly diminished, and she stared with wide eyes, her face frozen in an expression of unwillingness, before collapsing beside Li Shuang, motionless.

Jin An looked up at her, and upon seeing that she was unharmed, the murderous aura around him gradually dissipated, the redness in his eyes slowly faded, and the red marks on his face disappeared, ultimately returning to his usual appearance

A monster just like that old woman

"It's nothing," he said, "she won't be getting up."

He glanced at Li Shuang, silently preparing to walk out of the tent, but he heard Li Shuang take a breath and, in a hoarse voice, said: "Wait a moment." She continued, "I have something to ask."

The military doctor properly treated her wound and softly instructed: "In addition to the medication, the general should speak less and refrain from loud shouting. He must avoid anger and agitation, and limit the intake of spicy and irritating foods. Instruct the kitchen to prepare more rice porridge. It will take about a month for improvement. After that, pay attention to the prevention of typhoid fever, and it will be fine."

Jin'an silently noted these points in his heart behind everyone's back, and he planned to quietly ask the military doctor what precautions should be taken to prevent typhoid fever.

Li Shuang was pinned to the ground by the old woman. She struggled with all her might, but felt as if the woman's hands were like iron arms, even stronger than before.

Jin'an was taken aback: "It doesn't hurt anymore"

Staying by Li Shuang's side, with each passing day and night, the vitality within his body seemed to have diminished significantly

Upon hearing this, Li Ting was left speechless, while Luo Teng crossed his arms and shivered: "Damn it, this is chilling. I've been on the battlefield and thought I had seen it all in this life, yet here I am, confronted with something like this... it's unsettling"

Li Shuang pondered; she remembered that when she first entered the underground chamber, apart from the wild wolves, there was indeed no other presence. This meant that at that time, the old woman was still a complete corpse, and it was only after they arrived there that the old woman came to life. ... And that woman had once told her that she carried his scent on her.

Qin Lan immediately thrust the sword from behind towards the old woman's heart, but the blade could not penetrate her back. The old woman turned her head, her completely black eyes devoid of any whites. With a roar, she raised a hand, and a gust of sinister wind arose, sweeping away all the soldiers encircling her.

After the old woman's figure fell, Li Shuang looked up in a daze and saw a child standing beside her, Jin An

Jin An lowered his gaze and saw the bruise on Li Shuang's neck caused by being choked. He frowned and reached out as if to touch it, but hesitated to make contact: "You are hurt." He thought she should see a doctor. However, when he turned his head, the circle of soldiers surrounding him were all watching him warily. Luo Teng, Qin Lan, and Li Ting, who had come over he did not know when, all stared at him in a daze, as if they were guarding against something... Jin An thought this, but when he turned his head again, the soldiers around him were still watching him with vigilance, Luo Teng, Qin Lan, and Li Ting, who had come over he did not know when, all stared at him in a daze, as if they were guarding against something...

Li Shuang smiled and said, "I have my own measure." She looked at Jin An for a moment and asked him, "You ... ... "

According to common reasoning, it should be impossible. However, what the military doctor said is indeed accurate. You all saw that elderly woman earlier; her cheeks and neck were already rotting, and the wounds were bloodless. The heart..." Qin Lan paused slightly, turning to glance at Jin An, who was sitting on the side couch, "There remains only a trace of foul blood within the heart. This is not characteristic of a living person, so in my opinion, this is likely what is rumored among the common folk... she has risen from the dead.

Qin Lan pondered: "That old woman was born without breath and died without a sound. The military doctor previously dissected the body and said she had been dead for ten to fifteen days. It is only because of the cold weather this year that the corpse..."

The underground chamber in the dense forest, the scattered bones on the ground, the corpse of the old woman who, despite her disheveled state at death, was adorned in luxurious garments, and... his crimson eyes and fiery tattoos at that time

Li Ting inquired: "However, what is the background of that witch? It is the first time in my life that I have encountered someone who is impervious to blades and bullets; it is truly terrifying"

She has absolutely no clue which tribe from the northern border these people belong to

Monster

Li Shuang raised her hand and touched his cheek, where the wound had been covered with herbs by the military doctor. She softly asked him: "Does your wound still hurt?"

The soldiers were not by Li Shuang's side, and Jin An was also watching Li Shuang from a distance

Roteng was also astonished: "Qin Lan, what kind of military doctor is this? Which old woman, who has been dead for ten days or half a month, can still jump around like this and fight with us for three hundred rounds?"

His body transformed into that of an adult. In an instant, Li Shuang, who had just been sleeping beside him, was now in his arms. He reached out and gently pulled Li Shuang closer, cradling her in his embrace. He heard her let out a soft murmur, yet she did not wake up. Instead, she nestled against him and continued to sleep soundly.

Jin An glanced at him, and Li Ting felt a shiver run through him, immediately walking away in an orderly manner

At this moment, Li Shuang was already feeling dizzy and had a face marked with a bluish-purple hue

She saw Jin An discard the heart, which had already turned into a lump of rotten flesh, onto the ground

In my youth, out of boredom, I once read several books on supernatural phenomena and strange tales. The books state that anyone who rises from the dead must have had a great obsession or unfinished business in life. If, after death, there are people or events related to this, it may be possible for them to rise again.

The soldiers immediately regained their composure and called for the military doctor, who carried Jin An and Li Shuang into the main quarters. One person assisted Li Shuang with her neck, while another helped Jin An clean the wounds on his face

I do not know what my name is, I do not know where I come from, I do not know why that old woman came to seek me today

Li Shuang lay there, feeling both amused and helpless. They were going into battle, so why be so delicate? However, this time, Li Ting's words received unanimous agreement from Qin Lan and Luo Teng: "The general has already caused enough trouble in the military camp for us to be left speechless in public."

Li Shuang nodded: "I was picked up by my father when I was young. After practicing martial arts, I made rapid progress. One day, a vicious dog in the courtyard cornered my mistress, and I killed it on the spot... However, from that day on, my mistress began to despise me, calling me extraordinarily strong and not of this world," her voice broke, making Jin An feel somewhat uncomfortable, "just like what you are experiencing today."

He lowered his head, hearing Qin Lan at the door calling him: "Come out, it's time for the general to take a rest."

He enjoys being with her, perhaps deep down in his mind, he feels that she resembles a certain relative of his. Li Shuang thought to herself as she patted the bed, "Let's sleep. Today has worn me out, and it has worn you out too"

Although ... ... is a bit frightening

The surrounding soldiers, upon witnessing this, immediately stepped forward. Luo Teng swung his large knife fiercely towards the old woman's neck, but when the blade struck her neck, there was a sharp "crack" sound, and the knife broke at the edge.

The surroundings were enveloped in silence. No one spoke.

He expressionlessly shook his hand, trying to rid himself of the blood, but the blood was sticky and could not be shaken off cleanly. In the end, he used his other clean hand to wipe away the blood splattered on Li Shuang's face. He looked at her with an indifferent gaze, as if he had just killed a mosquito rather than having barehandedly slain an invulnerable monster that no one else could handle.