nycdaug Chapter 23 - 20 Malice from the Strong
Chapter 23 - 20 Malice from the Strong
Chen Yi, propping up his frail little body, came to the two kidnappers and
Father?
Was it Duke Xing, Lin Hansong?
Knowing that their rescuers had arrived, Chen Yi finally relaxed completely and slumped onto the ground.
But still lingering in his mind were those eyes, and that raspy, elderly voice saying "what a pity."
What a pity he hadn't managed to kill me?
It seems that it was Duke Xing's sudden appearance that scared the attacker away...
"Can you walk, Yi Er?"
Chen Yi snapped back to reality and saw Duke Xing holding Lin Xueru, his face pale as he nodded.
"Then let's go. Your family is waiting for you at home. We'll talk more when we get there."
"Mhm."
On the way back, Chen Yi was silent.
This had been his first encounter with a life-and-death crisis.
Even when he had been poisoned before, he never felt like he was going to die because the poison wasn't deadly and he had his swordsmanship.
But this time was different—the person wanted to kill him and had the strength to overpower him completely.
Upon realizing this, Chen Yi replayed the incident in his mind over and over again, as if to etch those eyes and that voice into his heart.
He took note of Duke Xing's life-saving grace and also memorized the one who had made a move against him.
To take revenge for wrongs and to reciprocate kindness; this was his creed!
PS: Thanks to the generous rewards from big bosses Jiace and Bakalaka Meow, Old Eight is grateful!