mtlumby2d Chapter 145: Ghostly Shadow Recovers Consciousness
Chapter 145: Ghostly Shadow Recovers Consciousness
Zhou Yunxi took a deep breath, mustered up the courage to continue, "Mei'er, do you know? From the first moment I saw you, I was captivated by your beauty. I remember the first time I held you in my arms, my heart seemed to melt. Since then, I have been attracted to you and cannot help myself..."
As Zhou Yunxi spoke with deep emotion, the ghost shadow's originally dull eyes gradually began to shine, and the light became more and more dazzling.
Zhou Yunxi continued, "Mei'er, do you still remember the first night when your cultivation was suppressed? Back then, you were so fragile and helpless, constantly letting out miserable cries. Seeing you in such pain, my heart ached like a knife."
"I hold you tightly in my arms, comforting you all the time, just hoping to relieve your pain. If possible, I would rather bear all the suffering on your behalf..." Having said that, Zhou Yunxi couldn't help but stretch out his right hand towards the ghostly shadow and held the ghostly shadow's delicate and smooth little hand.
Seeing that the properties of the resurrection herb were completely absorbed by the ghostly shadow, Wang Xinyao did not hesitate at all. She quickly reached into her arms and took out a thin silver needle in the blink of an eye.
Her technique was skillful and precise. In the blink of an eye, she had firmly inserted the silver needles into several key acupuncture points on the ghostly shadow's body.
As the silver needles rose and fell, the originally hideous and distorted face of the ghostly shadow gradually became relaxed and softened.
Her violent struggles slowly stopped, and her body no longer trembled as violently as before.
At the same time, the spiritual power in his body, which had been running around in chaos like a wild horse, seemed to be soothed and guided by some mysterious force, and gradually calmed down and was no longer agitated.
After a long while, the ghostly shadow slowly opened her eyes, and her lips began to tremble slightly, as if she had thousands of words to say.
Everyone around her held their breath involuntarily, their eyes fixed on her, their hearts stretched to the limit, and the atmosphere was so heavy that it was almost suffocating.
Finally, after a long and agonizing wait that seemed like an eternity, the ghostly figure slowly awoke from a deep sleep, uttering a single word with great difficulty: "I..."
Although the words were weak, they were clearly heard by everyone present.
Zhou Yunxi, who had been standing by with an anxious look on his face, burst out with long-suppressed emotions like a flood the moment he heard the voice.
His eyes were red, and his voice couldn't help but tremble slightly. He shouted with joy and excitement: "Mei'er, you are finally awake!"
Upon hearing this, the ghostly shadow nodded weakly, the movement as light as a feather falling.
At this moment, her eyes looking at Zhou Yunxi were filled with strong love and deep dependence, as if Zhou Yunxi was her only support in life.
It was obvious that although her body was extremely weak, her consciousness was extremely clear for what had just happened.
When Zhao Haoxuan and others saw this scene, they first looked at each other, and then they all breathed a sigh of relief at the same time.
The hearts that had been hanging in the air finally settled down. A relieved smile gradually appeared on everyone's face.
Wang Xinyao suddenly laughed jokingly, "Haha, General Zhou, now you can finally put your mind at ease."
Zhou Yunxi turned around upon hearing the voice, smiled slightly at Wang Xinyao, and then immediately turned his gaze back to the ghostly shadow.
He asked with a determined look in his eyes, "Mei'er, I wonder if I can have a chance to take care of you?"
The ghostly shadow stood up, his face, which was already as pale as paper, now flushed with shyness, and he lowered his head slightly.
She opened her red lips slightly, as if she wanted to nod in agreement, but at that moment, she seemed to suddenly remember something extremely terrifying.
She shook her head repeatedly, stepped back, and kept muttering, "No, no, no, they are really too scary! Please leave me alone!"
Zhao Haoxuan, who was standing nearby, felt a pang of anxiety when he saw this. He quickly asked, "Royal sister, who is so terrifying? Tell me quickly!"
Hearing Zhao Haoxuan's anxious question, the ghostly shadow slowly raised his eyes, cast his gaze towards him, and said, "Thank you, Your Highness, for recognizing my identity..."
Before she could finish, Zhao Haoxuan interrupted her, saying, "Royal sister, there's no need to be so reserved. From now on, you can just call me by my name, just like my father does!"
When saying this, Zhao Haoxuan's eyes were sincere and honest, as if they could melt all the ice in the world.
However, the ghostly shadow did not relax because of this, but instead became more nervous and frightened.
She took a deep breath and spoke again, "No, Your Highness, I am a sinner with a deep conscience! I was the one who planted the poison in Nanhu County. My crimes are beyond the reach of Heaven and justice. I deserve to be thrown into the Eighteen Levels of Hell and tortured to atone for my sins!"
After she finished speaking, she suddenly turned her head and looked straight at Zhou Yunxi, her eyes full of guilt. She said in a trembling voice, "Mr. Zhou, I'm so sorry. A sinner like me is not worthy of your favor..."
Although everyone had more or less guessed about this matter before, when they heard the ghost shadow admit it with their own ears, everyone present was still unable to remain calm. They were all shocked by this sudden truth and were dumbfounded and at a loss.
The room was completely silent, as if time had frozen in time. A long, heavy silence enveloped everyone. No one made a sound, and the air seemed to grow heavy.
Suddenly, the voice of a ghostly figure broke the suffocating silence. Her lips trembled, tears streaming down her face like a flood. She blamed herself and said, "I'm sorry, I'm sorry. For someone like me, even being cut into pieces wouldn't be too much..."
Zhou Yunxi's heart suddenly clenched. He looked at the woman in front of him, who was as fragile as a candle in the wind, with a heartache, and said softly, "Mei'er, it wasn't your fault at all. You had no choice at the time!"
After saying this, he sighed softly, his eyes revealing endless pity and love.
Zhao Haoxuan took a deep breath and spoke slowly, "Royal sister, there's no need to blame yourself so much. You didn't commit the poisoning willingly, and you were powerless at the time. All the blame should be placed on the person who ordered you, and you are nothing more than an innocent victim."