The consciousness gradually blurred.
You can hear He You Tian's panic-stricken screams and faintly see his running figure...
I am not feigning faint.
It was Si Yan who moved the hand, hitting me on a specific acupoint with his qi.
Faking faintness could be discovered.
A genuine injury leading to unconsciousness is more believable.
Although I don't need to do all that, I can still explain everything to He You Tian. However, doing so would be better.
Especially from Si Yan's mouth, it would mean two different things whether she said it or I did. She could conveniently explain it to other elders, and even to disciples.
The darkness gradually engulfed the consciousness, and the ethereal figure in front of me completely vanished.
...
I don't know how long I was unconscious.
Pain raged through every part of my body, but amidst the pain, there was an itchy, tingling sensation that crept in, and more than anything else, a sense of warmth.
As soon as I came to, the room was hazy and full of steam.
I was submerged in a large tub, the intense bitterness mingled with a hint of fragrance, bringing about a sense of tranquility and delight.
The pain vanished, gone completely.
Instead, a cool sensation replaced it. My body felt so much better, as if it was unending energy!
I couldn't help but sigh in relief.
The sound came abruptly from the side.
Only then did I realize that I was in a corner of a room, with a screen blocking the side.
Footsteps drew near, and a figure came into view.
It was none other than He You Tian!
With white hair and a stern face, he had a profound expression and joy in his eyes.
“You're awake, hehe. Your body is indeed strong. Despite injuries all over and damage to your tendons, you've regained consciousness so quickly.” He You Tian's eyes were filled with satisfaction.
"Big Brother..." I tried to sit up.
However, He You Tian's hand directly pressed down on my shoulder.
“You've been submerged in it until dark. This pot of herbal liquid contains night cow marrow, golden tooth stone, hesui jade essence, and numerous medicinal herbs with years of age from Si Guan Mountain. It can strengthen your bones and tendons.”
“In itself, this should have been applied to you long ago, but it was delayed until today.”
“If it had been applied to you earlier, you wouldn't have suffered such severe injuries. However, as they say, 'the fall of a camel can lead to the rise of a horse.' While your injuries may seem unfortunate, they have actually helped you in ways that would not have been possible otherwise. When you were unconscious, I also helped to unblock your meridians. You had many meridians that were blocked, but with proper care and time, your recovery will result in significantly increased strength."
He You Tian spoke with ease and self-satisfaction, with joy dominating his expression.
My heart was pounding wildly, and I finally understood Si Yan's intention.
Although all of that will eventually happen, Si Yan did this, which will make it happen faster and more convenient for He You Tian as well.
"The girl, Si Yan, told everything. Even though you seem angry, you don't have to be. Master Brother will give you an explanation. This Si Guan Mountain has started to become corrupt, and it must be thoroughly cleaned up."
"Third Junior Brother has gone somewhere I'm not sure of."
As he spoke, He You Tian gently rubbed his chin with his fingers, and a hint of coldness appeared in his eyes.
"Once he returns, I will invite him to the Lightning God Cliff. If he fails to explain himself, I will consider him as having gone to the NiuTi Village with you, hmph!"
The first part of his words were alright, but that 'hmph' at the end was full of anger.
My heart skipped a beat.
Although He You Tian seemed a bit harsh, by mistake, he spoke the truth.
No...
This should be related to Master Mirroring True Person...
"Thank you, Master Brother." My voice was full of gratitude, and even the slight protective instinct he displayed stirred my tears.
"I've announced to the outside world that you're gravely injured, on the brink of death. For now, you should not contact any disciples, except for Si Yan. She's a good one, hehe."
"Let's see who will show up to visit you in public and then secretly seek you out."
He You Tian paused for a moment and then said, "Alright, I'll stay in the other large hall where you've been resting."
"This..." My face changed slightly.
That means that if someone comes to "me," they will be considered a traitor by He You Tian?
I'm hanging by a thread...
If Sun Zhuo couldn't resist going, he was doomed!
I breathed out softly and thanked him again.
I didn't say anything about obstructing him, and if Sun Zhuo were to die at the hands of He You Tian, it would be convenient. At that time, getting a body of a traitor would not be difficult.
But, would Sun Zhuo really go?
The probability is probably low.
"The clothes are on the bed outside, besides the robe, I've prepared something for you. It's an item that my senior brother used in early years. You can wear it and go to the Lightning God Cliff."
"The thing given to you by the ancestor, you have to wear it. That will make the ancestor and I at ease."
He You Tian refers to the Cixi Yu Jian.
I nodded and said, "Alright."
Later on, He You Tian didn't say much and turned to leave the screen.
The footsteps faded away, followed by the sound of opening and closing doors.
Everything around became extremely quiet.
My mood gradually calmed down, and I quietly felt the nurturing effects of the medicinal liquid on my body.
Suddenly, a thought occurred to me, and my heart skipped a beat.
However, I couldn't leave the medicine pot just yet; I had to suppress my emotions.
The window was on one side, and I could see the sky outside gradually changing color. As the nourishing sensation of the medicinal liquid gradually faded and disappeared, I stood up and jumped out of the pot with a splash.
In a few steps, I exited the screen and saw a larger room than before. There was indeed a robe on the bed as described, and on the table next to it, all of my belongings were arranged.
What made my face change slightly was the robe... it was red!
What made my face change slightly was the robe... it was red! Such a significant leap, and after such an incident, He You Tian actually ordered me to wear a red robe?
Next to the robe, there was a mask that could completely cover the whole face, with only the eyes and nose openings. The mask was entirely pure white.
I could vaguely see some wear marks on the mask.
He You Tian... is he pretending to be me, making me act as him while wandering in the mountains to avoid trouble?
Taking a deep breath to calm my mind, I put on the robe. There was a slight hesitation, and I put on the mask over my face.
As I turned around to the table, I saw that, besides the backpack and the bag with the night pot, there was an additional item—a belt with many small lock fasteners.
Opening the backpack, I hung all the items directly onto the lock fasteners.
I noticed that there were a few lock fasteners that could shrink and directly hold items.
In the Si Guan Mountain spell, there are also spells that use staff-shaped utensils. It's not surprising that this item can hang a bronze staff.
After placing the bronze staff, I wrapped the belt around it, which just fit under the robe.
"Master, your fortune has increased again!" Lao Gong's head suddenly appeared silently, and he chuckled: "The senior elders of the Si Guan Mountain haven't quite reached the level of the Master. Why didn't you go inside to retrieve some magical artifacts? The disciples of the Xiantian Peak are more obedient."
"I forbid you to be disrespectful to Master Brother!" I scolded Lao Gong in a deep voice.
