Plop, plop.

There was only a numb, aching pain and a chill.

Just then, shadows fell.

A pair of arms reached under his armpits, lifted him up steadily, and placed him on the wheelchair.

A familiar figure suddenly appeared in my blurred vision.

Coming against the light, it gathers the scattered light on the ground into a gentle outline.

Ye Fuguang's bewildered gaze focused, and he stared blankly.

It felt like something was blocking his throat, and after a long while, he managed to squeeze out a trembling sentence.

"You didn't leave?"

Wen Yubai looked at his face, feeling somewhat helpless.

Why are you crying?

Ye Fuguang turned his head away.

"Who's crying? It's just that dust got in their eyes when they fell."

Wen Yubai didn't expose his bravado, but took out a clean handkerchief and handed it to him so he could wipe his hands and face.

"I went to Liuling and found a carpenter to make this wheelchair."

"The backrest and seat are padded with three layers of cushions, with breathable rattan core in the middle, so there's no fear of the wound getting stuffy."

He demonstrated and explained at the same time:

"The old one is too bulky, the wheels are stiff and get stuck all the time, and the backrest is too straight, it must be uncomfortable for you to sit for a long time."

"Look at this one, I added an adjustable angle mechanism, so you can lean it however you like, and it's smooth to push, unlike before when it was so difficult."

Every word clearly reached Ye Fuguang's ears.

He listened intently to the gentle voice and gazed at the focused profile.

Wen Yubai adjusted the backrest of the chair to a comfortable angle, then walked to the back of the wheelchair and gently grasped the push handle.

"The weather's nice today, I'll push you outside to get some sun."

The wheelchair turned slowly without making the slightest sluggish sound.

Wen Yubai exclaimed in admiration that the carpenter's craftsmanship was truly excellent.

Ye Fuguang sat in a brand-new wheelchair and was gently pushed out the door.

The sunlight, real and warm, washed over his feet, knees, and fell into his heart.

-

The evil cult could no longer restrain itself.

The Right Protector and his fellow members of the Demonic Cult, citing Ye Fuguang's crippled legs, diminished strength, and neglect of his duties, forced him to step down and yield his position.

Ye Fuguang did not hesitate at all and withdrew on the spot.

He didn't want to be one anyway.

The Right Protector did not expect him to let go so easily, and immediately used a small trick to smoothly become the leader.

He also vowed to revitalize the Demonic Sect and sweep away the decadent atmosphere of the former leader.

The dust has settled.

Wen Yubai pushed Ye Fuguang for a walk in the courtyard.

What are your plans?

Ye Fuguang asked, "Where do you want to go?"

"Me? I don't have any particular place I want to go. I'll just wander around and enjoy the scenery."

Ye Fuguang suddenly said, "There's a hidden compartment under the wardrobe in the room, and inside is a black box. Help me get it."

Wen Yubai took it out as instructed, and the box felt heavy in his hand.

He was about to place it in Ye Fuguang's hand when he heard him say:

"For you."

Wen Yubai opened it with a puzzled look, then froze instantly.

It was filled with silver notes; he had never seen so much money in all the time he had been here.

"this?"

"When traveling the world, you can't be without money," Ye Fuguang said, turning his eyes away. "This money is from my private treasury and has nothing to do with the Demonic Sect."

They packed their bags and were preparing to leave the Demonic Cult headquarters, but little did they know that the Right Protector had no intention of letting Ye Fuguang go.

For members of their demonic cult, the greatest taboo is failing to eradicate the root of the problem.

Unfortunately, the weeds that the Right Protector wanted to remove were not eradicated thanks to Wen Yubai's protection.

Furthermore, an unknown person surnamed Su revealed that Ye Fuguang was nearing the end of his life, so he let it go.

-

War broke out on the frontier, and smoke and fire filled the air.

Wen Yubai received a letter from Yun Zhaoting.

The letter said that he was preparing to join the army and wanted to see him before he left.

Ye Fuguang leaned against the window, his gaze fixed on the willow branches outside.

Are you going?

"Um."

"He truly has the world in his heart."

The sarcasm in his tone was almost overflowing.

Wen Yubai looked up at him.

It's normal that Ye Fuguang doesn't like Yun Zhaoting because he injured her before.

"If you don't want to see me, you can wait for me at the inn when you arrive in Qixia."

Ye Fuguang immediately replied, "I'd like to see you."

How could he be at ease?

Who knows if that hypocrite will say something he shouldn't to Yu Bai on their parting?

Qixia City wasn't far from here; they arrived in five days by carriage.

Yun Zhaoting came to greet them personally, followed by Su Han.

His complexion was much better than when we last met, which must be thanks to Su Han's recuperation.

Upon seeing Wen Yubai, Yun Zhaoting's eyes lit up for a moment, then dimmed again.

"have not seen you for a long time."

Wen Yubai nodded: "Long time no see."

He pushed Ye Fuguang, and walked side by side with Yun Zhaoting and Su Han.

Yun Zhaoting asked many questions about his journey, from local snacks to beautiful mountain scenery, and he didn't overlook Ye Fuguang, who was sitting in a wheelchair.

He apologized to Ye Fuguang because he had misunderstood him due to his father's death.

Ye Fuguang glanced at him and gave a cold "hmm".

Then they unilaterally ignored him.

Ye Fuguang would only respond when Wen Yubai brought him up.

Lunch was eaten quietly. Yun Zhaoting hesitated several times before finally falling silent.

Su Han used Ye Fuguang's health as an excuse to exchange a few words with Wen Yubai.

But Ye Fuguang interjected, "Dr. Su, why don't we ask him directly?"

Su Han fell silent; he had nothing to say to Ye Fuguang.

Before parting, Yun Zhaoting saw the two to the door and asked that one last question.

Are you blaming me?

This time, Wen Yubai did not hesitate.

He looked at him and answered clearly and calmly:

"Strange."

The light in Yun Zhaoting's eyes turned into pain and bitterness.

He opened his mouth, but couldn't utter a single word, and dejectedly lowered his head.

After a while, Wen Yubai spoke softly, "Take care."

Yun Zhaoting looked up, his eyes red-rimmed, as if trying to etch his current appearance into his heart.

"If I... die on the battlefield, could you bring me a bouquet of flowers when you pass through Qixia? They don't need to be expensive, just wildflowers will do."

Wen Yubai remained silent for a moment, then nodded.

"it is good."

Su Han also said goodbye to Yun Zhaoting.

If Yun Zhaoting were willing to recuperate for another year or two, she might be able to recover to her full potential.

But Yun Zhaoting was determined to leave, so there was no need for him to stay.

Su Han used the excuse that Ye Fuguang needed regular check-ups to join the cloud travel group.

Ye Fuguang wasn't stupid; he had already seen through Su Han's intentions.

What kind of benevolent doctor is he? Examining patients is just an excuse.

He watched as Su Han took the luggage from Wen Yubai's hands, thoughtfully arranged food and lodging along the way, and made the trip comfortable and convenient.

He sat silently in his wheelchair, his heart feeling as if it were wrapped in a cocoon.

It was heavy and oppressive, suffocating.

However, he did not tell Su Han to leave. With Su Han around, Yu Bai could relax a lot.

Unlike him, who is just a burden.

-

When the three of them arrived at a certain city, they heard that a terrible plague had broken out in the nearby Cangzhou and was spreading.

Since then, Su Han has become quiet.

He would still quietly arrange everything, but his brows always carried a deep sense of contemplation.

Wen Yubai asked him what was wrong, but he said nothing was wrong.

Until one morning, he said to Wen Yubai:

"Yu Bai, I can't walk with you on the road ahead. You're a doctor, after all. I want to go to the epidemic area to see what's going on."

Su Han took out a small medicine box and gave it to Wen Yubai. The medicines inside had already been sorted and categorized.

He took out several bottles of anti-aphrodisiacs and solemnly explained how to use them.

"The world is a dangerous place; be careful in everything you do."

Wen Yubai did not try to stop him, but simply nodded.

"Take care of yourself."

He watched Su Han's figure gradually disappear into the morning mist.

Ye Fuguang suddenly spoke up: "He really is a good doctor."

After that, Wen Yubai frequently received letters from Su Han.

The letter mainly contained information about the plague and reminded Wen Yubai to thoroughly clean his clothes and hands, and to pay attention to food hygiene, after passing through crowded areas.

One of the letters mentioned the situation on the frontier, saying that Yun Zhaoting had repeatedly made great contributions on the battlefield and had become the Zhaowu Colonel, stationed in Shuofeng City.

Occasionally, Wen Yubai would reply to him, mostly telling him to be careful.

Ye Fuguang had observed all these correspondences.

When Wen Yubai reads or replies to letters, he usually doesn't speak, but turns his head to look elsewhere.

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