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Chapter 120: A Chance Encounter Meant for You
Chapter 120: A Chance Encounter Meant for You
Su Chen's sudden actions caught Autumn Frost by surprise.
Given her physical condition, resistance seemed difficult.
His speed had reached its peak, and in a moment, they were already a mile away.
After reaching a hillside, Su Chen finally set Autumn Frost down.
He then began to breathe heavily; his body couldn't endure such extreme speeds for long.
Moreover, to observe the demons, he had to activate Demon Hunter Extraordinaire and couldn't activate Indomitable, making it even harder to persist.
Autumn Frost's thoughts were complex, but she said nothing.
She knew she needed Su Chen and had no ability to resist.
Even with Su Chen's unusual behavior, she couldn't do anything. But soon, Autumn Frost's resentment vanished.
At the spot where they had just stood, a demon arrived.
It was a Heavenly Demon, a Slippery Snake Demon with a human body and a snake tail.
If Su Chen had hesitated any longer, they both would have perished.
Noticing Autumn Frost slightly raising her head, Su Chen quickly whispered, "Senior, although demons primarily rely on their sense of smell to find enemies, Heavenly Demons are formidable, and their eyesight is not to be underestimated.
Moreover, your injuries are not light, so it's best not to aggravate your wounds."
Upon hearing Su Chen's words, Autumn Frost quickly lowered her head, hiding her face.
The Heavenly Demon had intelligence and, seeing the wooden boards, likely guessed something.
After searching around, it still headed towards the cliff below.
This Heavenly Demon was attracted by the scent of blood.
Only when he felt the Heavenly Demon was far away did Su Chen slowly stand up, his gaze falling on Autumn Frost beside him.
"Senior, that Heavenly Demon seems to be searching for something. Is it after you?"
Hearing Su Chen's words, Autumn Frost's pale face showed hesitation.
Eventually, she nodded.
Being pursued by a Heavenly Demon and relying on Su Chen for help was indeed a difficult situation.
A moment of inattention could lead to both their deaths in this wilderness.
Before Autumn Frost could speak, Su Chen stood up.
"In that case, we must move further away.
Once that Heavenly Demon realizes something is amiss, it will definitely search the surrounding area.
The situation is urgent, and I may have to offend you, Senior."
Without waiting for Autumn Frost's response, Su Chen picked her up again.
They headed west.
From here to the Great Borderland, there were over three hundred miles.
With an injured person, this journey would take at least five days.
This time, Su Chen didn't use Qi Guide but activated Indomitable instead.
Finally, it wasn't as exhausting.
After walking for about five miles, Su Chen sensed something amiss.
Along the route back to the Great Borderland, dozens of Earthly Demons were in ambush.
The Heavenly Demon had deployed its Earthly Demons to surround the entire area.
Without advancing further, Su Chen found a cliff with a relatively shallow cave.
It was enough to accommodate both of them.
He carefully brought Autumn Frost over, and for now, they were safe.
"Senior, the path to Great Zhou is blocked by a group of Earthly Demons.
That Heavenly Demon seems to hold great hatred for you."
Hearing Su Chen's words, Autumn Frost slightly nodded.
She wasn't surprised by this.
But she found it strange that she hadn't noticed the Earthly Demons.
Where had Su Chen discovered them?
After taking the Heavenly Demon's treasure, how could it let her off so easily?
"I've troubled you."
Her voice was soft, and her body grew weaker.
Su Chen observed her state, finding her much worse than when he first met her.
But looking at her clothes, there was no blood seeping through, and the bleeding had stopped.
Taking out his bag, Su Chen retrieved a water flask and fed Autumn Frost some water.
After drinking some clear water, Autumn Frost's condition improved slightly, but she remained weak.
Her face was pale, devoid of any hint of blood.
There was still some dry food in the bundle, but it was the kind of hardtack that only filled the stomach.
"Senior Brother," Autumn Frost said softly.
Seeing Autumn Frost's state, Su Chen's brows furrowed with concern.
Autumn Frost spoke in a gentle voice, "I fought with that pig demon and was injured by its spikes.
There are still many venomous spikes in my body, and the poison keeps seeping in."
No wonder the poison was so potent; it came from an Earthly Demon.
"Is there no way to neutralize this Earthly Demon's poison?" Su Chen asked.
Autumn Frost shook her head slightly in response to Su Chen's question.
"The biggest problem now is that it's difficult to remove the spikes. The large spikes of the Spiked Boar Demon have countless tiny, almost invisible venom needles on them.
These needles are so small that even a regular physician would struggle to extract them.
If the needles can't be removed, the poison will continue to erode my body."
After Autumn Frost finished speaking, she looked up at Su Chen, not holding out much hope.
Su Chen remained silent for a while before speaking up, "Can I take a look at your injury?"
Hearing this, Autumn Frost also fell silent for a moment, looking at Su Chen with unreadable thoughts.
"It's on the right side of my back," she said.
Despite the gender differences, the current situation didn't allow for such considerations.
Su Chen gently helped Autumn Frost up, but as he prepared to examine her injury, he hesitated.
The person before him, whom he addressed as 'Senior Brother,' seemed to be a challenge to his composure.
He was about to remove her clothing to examine the wound, but it felt somewhat inappropriate, like a hooligan.
However, given Autumn Frost's current condition, it wasn't feasible for her to remove her own clothing.
Su Chen tried his best to maintain a serious demeanor, hoping to minimize any awkwardness and make the situation more comfortable.
As he saw her growing weaker, he put aside his hesitation.
After a while, he removed her outer robe, revealing a cute outfit underneath. Su Chen glanced at it briefly before quickly averting his gaze.
He looked at her back and noticed a prominent black spot near her right scapula, which stood out on her jade-like skin.
Some of the less deeply embedded venom needles could be felt by Su Chen, and he tried to extract them with his hands.
But as he touched them, he realized the problem.
The venom needles were smooth and incredibly thin.
If he wasn't careful, not only would it be difficult to remove the needles, but he might even push them deeper.
Looking at her back, he saw seventy or eighty venom needles embedded in her skin.
Removing one or two at this point would be meaningless.
With this in mind, Su Chen helped Autumn Frost put her outer robe back on, being careful not to touch the areas where the needles had penetrated.
"I'll go outside and find some tools. I'll be back soon," he said.
In the wilderness, wood was abundant and the most convenient material to use.
Su Chen gathered some hardwood and sharpened one end to a fine point, intending to use it to extract the venom needles.
Activating his Skillful Hands, he quickly whittled two suitable small wooden sticks.
Returning to the cliff, Autumn Frost appeared even weaker.
Her entire being exuded exhaustion, as if even lifting her eyelids was a struggle.
"In my current state, as long as there's a single venom needle left, I'll find it difficult to recover.
It's useless; there's no point in wasting time," Autumn Frost said, seemingly ready to give up, her heart devoid of hope.
"Although the outcome isn't ideal, I still thank you. At least you didn't let me fall into the hands of those demons and end up a lifeless corpse.
After I pass away, if you have the chance, you can go to the place where we met.
Head ten steps north, and you'll find a withered tree.
Beneath it, I've hidden a Heavenly Demon's treasure that can aid your promotion.
Perhaps it was fate that brought us together, so I could pass on this opportunity to you."
(End of Chapter)
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