Chapter 40: It's All My Fault

  "Ah!......"

  A shrill cry echoed through the forest, and fresh blood splattered onto Yang Yuxi's face. Yang Yuxi was stunned, staring blankly at Nangong Cangjie who lay on the ground, groaning in agony.

  Blood spilled all over the ground.

  Yang Yu Xi felt an unparalleled sense of fear, his entire body trembling non-stop, and when his gaze fell on the grass not far from Nan Gong Zang Jie, he directly "thudded" and sat down on the ground.

  On the lawn, there is an entire arm.

  It's Nan Gong Zuan Jian's arm!

  "No, no......this can't be true......"

  "I must be dreaming, I must be..."

  Yang Yu Xi couldn't be bothered to wipe away the blood splattered on his face, his eyes were vacant, shaking his head and muttering to himself.

  But this cruel scene, the weak moans of Nangong Zuan Jie, and that giant creature licking blood in the distance were all telling him that everything was stark reality.

  Nangong Zuan's arm was severed!

  How did it end up like this...

  Yang Yu Xi lost his ability to think, then his eyes turned red, he remembered that it was himself who brought Nan Gong Cang Jie into the desolate valley, and it was himself who wanted to deal with him!

  It's all my fault!

  It was himself who brought about his own downfall!

  It was himself who made Nangong Zuan lose a hand!

  That's just one hand!

  How did it end up like this!!!!!!!!!?????

  Yang Yu Xi was filled with remorse and regret, his hands fiercely tearing at his own hair, pulling it out by the roots, tiny threads of blood seeping from his scalp, but Yang Yu Xi didn't even notice, he hated himself so much that he wished he could cut himself down with a knife!

  "Space, Space Halo..."

  Nangong Zhenjue's weak voice came, Yang Yuxi's red eyes trembled, and then seemed to be struck by thunder, waking up suddenly, scrambling to Nangong Zhenjue's side.

  The fresh blood had long since dyed this grassland red, and the bloody grass swayed in the wind, so piercing and painful.

  "Hide, hide... " Yang Yu Xi's mouth opened slightly, and he cried out silently. His hands were tightly clenched, his fingernails deeply embedded in the flesh. He choked with sobs, "It's all my fault, it's all my fault..."

  Nangong Zang's face was as white as paper, covered in cold sweat. His eyes were slightly closed, and the wound on his left shoulder was shocking, with fresh blood flowing out profusely.

  "Hurry, stop the bleeding..."

  "Oh, oh, right, right......" Yang Yu Xi repeatedly responded, her hands trembling as she tried to form a seal, but due to her haste, she couldn't get it right.

  "Give me a pair!!" Yang Yu Xi became more and more anxious, no longer with her usual appearance, tears falling down pitter-patter.

  "Cold... calm... down..." Nan Gong Zuan Jie's voice grew weaker and weaker.

  "Calm down, calm down... I need to calm down!" Yang Yu Xi took a deep breath, closed her eyes and avoided looking at the blood all over the ground. Her hands quickly formed a seal and found the acupoints on Nan Gong Zuan's body, accurately stopping the bleeding.

  The blood on Nan Gong Zuo's body stained Yang Yu Xi's hand, causing Yang Yu Xi to shudder and his hand to shake even more violently.

  "Thanks... thanks..." Nangong Zuanjie said after finishing this sentence, and finally couldn't hold on, fainting dead away.

  "Zang Jie, Zang Jie!" Yang Yu Xi was greatly shocked and hastily pushed Nan Gong Zang Jie, but to no avail.

  "No, no way?!" Yang Yu Xi's heart was filled with fear as she trembled and placed her finger in front of Nan Gong Zang Jie's nose.

  It's okay, although very weak, but still alive.

  "Roar!"

  A loud roar came from in front, and just this roar made Yang Yu Xi feel fear from the bottom of his heart. He looked up and was stunned.

  Another Azure-Eyed Fire Beast!

  Moreover, it was an adult and seemed to be the mother of that one from just now. This blue-eyed Flame Beast was enraged beyond measure.

  Superior harmony.

  Yang Yu Xi fundamentally had no chance of winning, and at this moment he didn't have the slightest will to fight. All he could think about was letting Nan Gong Zuan Jie live on, even if it meant his own death, just to alleviate a bit of the guilt in his heart.

  So he stood up, walked to Nan Gong Zuan Jie's side, opened his arms, and revealed a determined look in his eyes. His whole body was filled with spiritual energy as he vowed to protect Nan Gong Zuan Jie with his life.

  The Blue-Eyed Beast of Flames is getting closer and closer...

  Yang Yu Xi slightly closed his eyes, and the spiritual energy in his body began to burn fiercely. A powerful wave of energy emanated from within him, incinerating his clothes in an instant. His entire being was like a blazing ball of spiritual energy, his life force and soul burning with intensity - this was his final, desperate strike!

  Must, must protect Nan Gong's treasure!

  It's all because of me!!!

  Yang Yu Xi last saw, blue-eyed flame beast pounced towards him, white sharp fangs so sharp.

  Must, must...

  "Boom!"

  ……

  Yang Yu Xi woke up, his first reaction was: Is this the Ghost Lair?

  But when he saw Yang Lin standing beside him, he was puzzled. Had Grandpa Yang also died?

  "Grandpa Yang Lin, what are you doing here?"

  Yang Lin saw Yang Yu Xi wake up and quickly wiped away the tears from the corner of her eyes, forcing a smile: "Grandpa has been here all along."

  Yang Yu Xi frowned: "But didn't I die? Grandpa, why are you also in the underworld?"

  "Who said you're dead!? Our Yu Xi is only eight years old, how can she be dead?! It won't happen, it won't happen..." Yang Lin's eyes turned slightly red as he spoke, and tears flowed down unconsciously.

  "Could it be that I'm still alive......" Yang Yu Xi only then looked around, discovering herself in her own bedroom before confirming that she was indeed still alive.

  "Zang, Zang Jie! Ah, how is Zang Jie?!" Yang Yu Xi suddenly remembered and hastily asked loudly, the pain all over his body making him dizzy.

  "He's not dead, he's not dead..." Yang Lin hastily comforted Yang Yu Xi.

  "Finally......" The stone that had been hanging in Yang Yu Xi's heart finally fell, and he fainted again.

  When he came to again, it was midnight.

  Yang Yu Xi was shocked to find that there were many people around him, including Yang San Wang, Yang Lin, and two young men who looked very similar to himself. Yang San Wang's face was serious, while the other three were worried.

  "Big Brother, Second Brother?" Yang Yu Xi found that those two young men were actually her own two brothers. When did they come back?

  "Third brother, you're awake!" Eldest brother Yang Yuwu was overjoyed, and the three of them rushed up together. Yang Sanwang still stood quietly, but everyone could see that at the moment Yang Yuxi spoke, his body trembled slightly, and the deep worry hidden in his eyes finally disappeared.

  "Big Brother, Second Brother, when did you guys come back?" Yang Yu Xi asked somewhat weakly.

  Yang Lin laughed: "You're telling me, if Yu Wu hadn't arrived in time, you'd have become the Blue-eyed Flame Beast's lunch!"

  "Ah, so it was big brother who saved me......" Yang Yu Xi slightly stunned, she didn't expect that her two brothers would return home at this time and even save her!

  "Yes, big brother is already a micro-celebrity." Second Brother Yang Yuwen smiled and said.

  "Awesome big brother!" Yang Yu Xi sincerely praised.

  "Haha... Third Brother is even more formidable, he reached the Spiritual Awakening stage at just eight years old, far surpassing Big Brother's strength back then!" Yang Yuwu laughed.

  "Alright, alright! Stop wasting words!" Yang San's impatient voice came from behind, and the three brothers exchanged a smile, all of them helplessly rolling their tongues.

  The three of them made way for a path, allowing Yang Sanpang to come to the bedside.

  "Dad..." Yang Yu Xi spoke cautiously.

  "Don't call me Dad, I don't have an unfilial son like you." Yang Sanfeng said coldly.

  "Don't say that, Third Master has been seriously injured..." Yang Lin spoke up from the side.

  "It serves him right! Who let him ignore my orders?! It serves him right, it serves him right!" Yang Sanfuriously shouted, "Doesn't the breakthrough of Ling Qi's upper level make you realize your own limitations? Can you even handle the Blue-eyed Flame Beast?"

  "Dad, I know I was wrong..." Yang Yu Xi said, although Yang San's words were rough, but the concern in them he could definitely hear.

  "Hmph, wait till you're healed before I come to collect from you!" Yang Sanwang tossed out this sentence and strode away.

  "Big brother," Yang Yuxi asked with her eyes slightly closed, "where are Er Huizi and the others now?"

  Yang Yuwu smiled and said, "Third brother, don't worry, they've all returned safely, no one was hurt. Er Huizi's kid comes to see you every day, I reckon he'll be thrilled when he finds out you're awake."

  "Is that so...... That's great."

  "It's actually you and Nangong Cangjie who are heavily injured..." Yang Yuwu said after some thought.

  Yang Yu Wu paused for a moment before saying, "Nangong Cangjue lost his left arm and suffered severe blood loss, which is considered a serious injury. With proper care, he'll recover in a few months, but it's such a shame that such an excellent child had to lose an arm..."

  Yang Yu Xi's lips suddenly pressed tightly together.

  "I want to go see him..." Yang Yu Xi struggled to sit up, but his whole body was unable to exert any strength. Yang Lin also pressed him down and said: "Don't be reckless, your injuries are worse than his, you need to rest and recover!"

  Yang Yuwu hastily said, "Yes, Third Brother, his injury may have caused some damage, but it's a solid wound and won't leave any hidden problems. But you're different, your injury is fundamental, if you don't take good care of yourself, it could be very dangerous!"

  "But it was because of me that he lost his arm! All this happened because of me, I'm the one to blame, I have to go!" Yang Yu Xi shouted.

  "Cough...cough..." With a burst of excitement, Yang Yu Xi triggered the injuries within his body and began to cough uncontrollably.

  "Third brother, third brother, don't get agitated." Second Brother Yang Yulun was a man of letters and learning, so he had an air of refinement about him. He said, "The occurrence of all things cannot be due to just one person; every matter is very complicated. Don't put the blame entirely on yourself."

  "Yes, Third Brother, Second Brother is right."

  Yang Yu Xi's face turned bright red, and he said: "If it wasn't for me wanting to deal with him, he wouldn't have gone to the desolate valley. If he hadn't gone to the desolate valley, how would his arm have been severed?! It's all my fault, my fault..."

  "Never mind, Third Brother," Yang Youwen said. "Let's not think about this for now. We need to focus on recovering from our injuries first, don't we?"

  Yang Yu Xi suddenly thought of something and said to Yang Lin: "Grandpa Yang Lin, I want to ask for your help!"

  Yang Lin's expression turned gloomy: "Third Master, I know what you want to say, but the severed arm of Nan Gong Cang Jie has already been destroyed by that blue-eyed beast, and it can't be reattached anymore..."

  "How could this be..." Yang Yu Xi's eyes became empty once again, he knew that no matter what, he would not forgive himself this time.

  "Third brother..."

  Yang Yu Xi seemed as if she hadn't heard anything, her mouth continuously muttering: "It's all my fault, it's all my fault, it's all my fault..."

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