A Journey Against the World
Chapter 158

"Why hasn't he regained consciousness as well?"

"He may be going through something we don't know."

"Through something?" Qixuan frowned confusedly, not understanding the intent of Zusami's words just now.

Zusami continued to look at Shua Xie who was still closing his eyes. The girl never woke up again after successfully performing the purgatory of Genji and Juan Yu. Zusami was sure something had happened in Shua Xie's spirit realm, perhaps the girl was injured from overextending herself or was going through something she didn't know about. No one knew, all Zusami could do right now was wait for Shua Xies consciousness.

"How are your friends?"

"They are already aware, their situation has improved," Qixuan replied lowly. He looked at the still-asleep Shua Xie, "All thanks, Shua Xie." Qixuan recalled how Shua Xie fought hard to save the four sick men, not resting finally made Shua Xie drop. Now the girl is asleep but does not know when she will wake up. Even it was night, dozens of hours had passed but he was still asleep.

"He does look indifferent to others, likes to act alone and think for himself. Acting cold as if he did not need another human being, even though she was still a weak little girl." Qixuan glanced at Zusami as the handsome man started talking about Shua Xie. Zusami's gaze never escaped from Shua Xie, as if she was afraid that if she turned her face away for a second the girl would leave her forever.

"He was careless, stupid and naive. Never think long when you want to do something."  Zusami smiled bitterly, seeming to regret something that Qixuan did not know, "But even so, he is the kindest human I have ever found. At least he never leaves someone in trouble and needs his help."

"Sounds like you know him enough?" sahut Qixuan is weak. Of all that Zusami had said, all would have thought that the man knew Shua Xie very well. Qixuan had no idea what Shua Xie had to do with Zusami, but it did not seem to be an ordinary relationship.

Zusami smiled faintly, "She is my sister, I definitely know her very well. She calls me a lot, Oni-chan. Although I don't know what that call means, but I can feel that he is very sincere when saying that name."

"It's just worth it." Qixuan smiled awkwardly, a little embarrassed that she had suspected that Shua Xie and Zusami's relationship was not an ordinary one. Yes, you can probably guess what Qixuan thought about Shua Xie and Zusami's relationship.

"He-"

"Well!! No!"

Zusami and Qixuan were shocked, as they were talking suddenly Shua Xie woke up with a state of irregular breathing. It was as if he had just woken up from death.

"Shua Xie!"

"Shua Xie you're sober! Thank goodness!"

"Where? This where?" Shua Xie stared at all directions. He knew his place now must be inside the tent. He breathed a sigh of relief.

"Now you're in the tent" said Qixuan, answering Shua Xie's question, "Shua Xie, what happened? Why did you suddenly fall asleep for so long? You know you're worrying me."

"Me?" Shua Xie took a deep breath and slowly exhaled again. He had to neutralize the still irregular murmur of his breath, "I'm fine. I just ran out of mana." he continued replying to Qixuan's question.

"really?" Zusami looked suspiciously at Shua Xie, looking incredulous at Shua Xie's reasoning.

"You don't believe me, Zusami? Do I look like I lied in your eyes?" Shua Xie returned Zusami's sharp gaze. Surely a little surprised Zusami. Just this time he saw Shua Xie looking at him that sharp.

"Ah, well I believe you," Zusami replied as she turned her gaze away from Shua Xie's gaze.

"Shua Xie, did nothing happen?" Qixuan felt that there was something strange about Shua Xie. Shua Xie looked even colder and alert than usual. Must have happened something I the girl fell asleep.

"I'm fine, Qixuan." Shua Xie smiled sweetly in reply to Qixuan.

"really?" Shua Xie nodded softly replying to Qixuan's question.

"Ah, it looks like you're okay." Qixuan returned Shua Xie's smile with a slightly stiff smile. He just felt a little strange with Shua Xie's attitude.

***

"Are you sure you want to continue the journey? I think Kiseki and Yurui-"

"The longer we stay in the Eternal Land of Nature, the more threats come to us. For that I've decided that we should get out soon," Shua Xie sideline quickly and firmly cut off Qixuan's remarks.

Qixuan. Actually what Shua Xie said was very true, the longer they were inside the Eternal Realm Mainland the greater the potential threat approached. For that one-on-one way to avoid it immediately out of the Eternal Nature Land. But even though the choice was quite correct, Shua Xie also had to think about the state of Kiseki and Yurui who were still not fully recovered after running the surgical operation that Shua Xie did.

"It's okay, Qixuan. We can still continue the journey, after all what Shua Xie said has a point," Yurui said.

"Yes, you heard, didn't you? Then let's continue." Shua Xie walked over first leaving Qixuan who was speechless a little annoyed by Shua Xie's attitude.

Xiu An approached Qixuan then patted her on the shoulder, "It seems that Shua Xie's mood is not good. We'll just follow him ...."

Qixuan turned her head to the side staring at Xiu An, "Yes, maybe like that."

Xiu An walked first following Shua Xie with Yue Jian. So did the others start following Shua Xie along. Zusami walked at the back, keeping watch if suddenly there was an uninvited guest figure attacking. Zusami looked at Shua Xie's back, the girl still continued to walk firmly without looking back. Zusami was sure it wasn't just him who felt there was a change with Shua Xie.

***

Bang out!!

Duars!!

"Young Master, watch out!!"

Duars!!

"Akh!!"

"Young Master!!"

The young man dressed in dark chocolate ran over to a young man of his age. No matter the body, he had also just received a crushing attack from the giant ant spirit beast.

"Young Master, are you okay?" asked the young man after he approached and helped Fang Xin, the Prince to the Three stood back up.

"Ughh! I'm fine, but they ...." Fang Xin held onto her aching chest after being hit by the attack from the giant ant spirit beast. He looked at the corpses of his comrades, they were all dead to breakfast all those giant ants.

"Young Master, we must leave immediately. The safety of the Young Master is more important." The young man prepared to take Fang Xin away. Fang Xin just followed suit, after all he would not be able to take out the heirloom treasure that was inside the giant ant nest, after all, he also could not continue anymore as only he and this young man were left, if continued they would definitely have fared just like the others.

Bang out!!

"Young Master!" The young man threw Fang Xin to the right side when he realized the giant ant was back in a powerful Qi attack. Unable to dodge the fate of him who became the victim of the attack, his life was immediately uprooted quickly.

"No!!!" Fang Xin was shocked greatly. The young man had just sacrificed his life to save Fang Xin, when he himself had not asked to be saved, but why would the young man be willing to sacrifice his life for such a useless Prince? Wh why? That was what Fang Xin questioned to herself about why they were all willing to die for her sake.

The group of black-colored giant ants started walking towards Fang Xin, naturally they would not let go of all the humans who had disturbed their calm. All humans who are harassing deserve to die.

Fang Xin was helpless, not resigned to death but his entire body was numb to walk, even to stand up he was unable to.

"Kit!!"

"Kit!!"

"Kit!!"

All those ants had already swarmed Fang Xin in mere seconds, their numbers that were almost tens was impossible for Fang Xin to escape let alone fight back. There was no choice, now he could only resignedly die into the breakfast of all the giant ants like his comrades.

One ant that had a red mark on its head raised one leg up, then dropped it at high speed towards Fang Xin. Fang Xin closed his eyes, he had completely resigned himself as his circumstances were also not supportive of fighting let alone blurring. But deep in his heart, even if it was just a small glimmer, he wished that someone would help him immediately. I hope there is.

Srash!!

"Stupid! Since when did a resigned Prince die in the hands of spirit monsters?!"

Fang Xin re-opened his eyes, surprised that there was a disdainful voice about him. But she was grateful that someone had come to her aid.

"Qi-Qixuan?" Fang Xin was surprised, between believing and not, Qixuan came to her rescue. Not only Qixuan, but also some fellow Qixuan fellows who were now fighting against the giant ant comrades.

Bang out!!

Duars!!

Srash!!

"Fang Xin, how long are you going to sit there? Do you really want to be the breakfast of these ants?" Qixuan reached out her hand, she knew Fang Xin definitely could not stand up. Initially Fang Xin was silent, puzzled by herself by her current state. But in an instant he regained consciousness as Qixuan was waiting for a reply from him. Fang Xin happily accepted Qixuan's helping hand. Just as soon as their place was different, Qixuan carried Fang Xin away to a place quite far away from the fight.

"You wait here. We have to clean up all those ants."

"Qixuan, wait-" It's not over that he's talking Qixuan has disappeared, "It used to be .. when there's something I want to talk to you about." Fang Xin lowered his previously raised hand back wanting to stop Qixuan's departure. But it seemed like he did have to wait, Qixuan and the others had to take care of all those ants. Only then could he and Qixuan speak more freely without interruption.

On the other hand, at the same time, Qixuan and the others were busy fighting against that giant ant comrade. All of the fighting was quite serious without lowering even the slightest bit of their vigilance. Only one person did not help, he was Zusami, he was busy watching the fight of Shua Xie and the giant ants. Actually Zusami could have ended all the ants easily, even enough to spread the aura of his spirit all the ants would have blurred in a bit more than having to deal with King Pheonix. But, Zusami had another reason why he didn't want to help them.

Shua Xie fought quite horribly than usual, he did not use any more feelings when fighting, he fought indiscriminately. All slaughtered out quickly, unlike usual Shua Xie would definitely prefer to enjoy his fight rather than end it all quickly. Moreover, Shua Xie's view today was very different from usual.

"That's the boy ...." Zusami still did not take his eyes off Shua Xie, "Not him. Then who?"

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A/N: Stop by gaes to my novel Crazy Empress 👑 myself maksa 📍 me and Huanran waiting for klean there 😆 plus novel Not Antagonist.