Abyss Walker

Chapter 108 Divine Sun and Clear Snow

Yun Muhan's gaze fell on Shen Riqingxue, a complex emotion flashing in his eyes.

In this moment filled with unknowns and dangers, Shen Ri Qingxue's appearance was like a beacon, illuminating the unease in his heart. Her steadfastness and courage warmed his heart and filled him with deep gratitude.

He nodded silently and followed Shen Riqingxue into the secret chamber. The door closed slowly behind them, making a soft click that shut out the noise and danger of the outside world. Although the space was small, it gave people a strange sense of security.

Shen Riqingxue's movements were gentle and focused as she carefully cleaned Yun Muhan's wounds, each gesture revealing her meticulousness and tenderness. The water in the basin became murky due to the dirt on Yun Muhan's wounds, but her eyes showed no disgust, only deep concern.

As she applied the medicine to Yun Muhan, her brows furrowed slightly, as if she could sense his pain. Her fingers gently touched Yun Muhan's skin; although her technique wasn't professional, it was full of tenderness. She tried to be as gentle as possible to avoid causing Yun Muhan any more pain.

Yun Muhan sat quietly, letting Shen Riqingxue treat his wounds. He could feel the warmth of her fingertips, a reassuring sensation. Although he didn't know the girl in front of him, every movement, every glance, silently conveyed her kindness and care.

In this unfamiliar and dangerous environment, Shen Ri Qingxue's appearance was like a warm ray of light, piercing through the gloom in Yun Muhan's heart. Her care and concern gave him a long-lost sense of peace, as if he had found a glimmer of warmth in this cold world.

Yun Muhan asked softly, "I still don't know how to address you."

Shen Ri Qingxue stopped what she was doing, looked up at him, and said with a gentle light in her eyes, "Just call me Qingxue, my benefactor. Now, our most important thing is to help you recover as quickly as possible."

Yun Muhan smiled slightly, though the pain made his smile seem somewhat forced: "Qingxue, thank you. I don't know what I've done to deserve your help."

Shen Riqingxue gently shook her head and continued her work: "In this world, everyone may encounter difficulties, and it is only right to help each other. Mu Han's benefactor helped me, and now, you just need to relax, and I will do my best to help you."

As time went on, Shen Riqingxue's techniques became increasingly skilled, and Yun Muhan's wounds were gradually treated properly. In this small, secluded room, trust and tacit understanding quietly developed between the two.

Yun Muhan closed his eyes, feeling Shen Riqingxue's care, and his heart was filled with gratitude.

Dugu Jianling's voice echoed in Yun Muhan's mind: "It was she who tampered with things, causing your demonic energy to erupt again. There must be a conspiracy involved! In this continent filled with darkness, we must be extremely careful in everything we do."

He added, "If it comes to the most critical and dangerous moment... I will take direct action."

Yun Muhan frowned slightly; Dugu Jianling's words made him feel a sense of vigilance.

It's very strange that someone from the Divine Kingdom would be so familiar with Purgatory; it's entirely possible she tampered with the Divine Stone. Dugu Jianling is right.

Yun Muhan was well aware, especially after living in the world for three thousand years in his previous life, that trust was extremely fragile, especially in Yuanzhou, a place full of conspiracies and schemes.

He suddenly opened his eyes, his gaze falling on Shen Riqingxue's focused profile, trying to find the answer in her expression.

“Qingxue,” Yun Muhan’s voice was slightly hoarse, but his tone was firm, “I am grateful for your help, but I also need to know the truth. Why did you appear in Purgatory? What is your purpose?”

Shen Riqingxue stopped what she was doing, a complex emotion flashing in her eyes, but it was quickly replaced by calm.

She turned around, looked directly into Yun Muhan's eyes, and said in a soft but firm voice, "Muhan, my benefactor, I know your doubts. I'm here because I owe you a favor. As for my purpose, I simply want to repay your life-saving grace."

Yun Muhan's gaze was fixed on Shen Riqingxue, trying to find a flaw in her eyes.

However, he saw the purgatory in its eyes, the soul of purgatory. Anyone who has been to purgatory may exist there, or even will exist there, but there is no trace of being possessed.

Yun Muhan took a deep breath. His doubts hadn't been completely replaced by the manipulation, but he chose to put them aside for the time being. "Okay, I believe you."

Dugu Jianling: You... you're infuriating me! If we just kill her now, we can go to our next destination, right?

Yun Muhan said slowly, his voice carrying a hint of relief, "But I must also remind you that the waters of Yuanzhou are very deep, and we must always be vigilant."

It seemed as if he was speaking to Shen Ri Qingxue, and it also seemed as if he was speaking to Dugu Jianling. The former was unlikely, and as for the latter, there was no need for such a reminder. Therefore, Yun Muhan was actually speaking to himself.