Chapter 362: Before I Close My Eyes Completely, You Cannot Leave

Chapter 362: Before I Close My Eyes Completely, You Cannot Leave

White clouds, blue sky, and waves whispering softly reminded Lin Nuo of the tranquil life he once had.

But that was before, when he was alone.

Now, there was someone by his side.

Both of them had taken drugs, but their conditions were vastly different.

Based on Lin Nuo’s two previous experiences of crashing, Mu Yiting should have collapsed.

However, she showed no signs of going down.

Lin Nuo was confused.

Is it possible that she’s already leveled up to the point of skipping even passing out after taking the Fierce Blow Pill?!

“Young Master, it should be time.”

“Hm, you know that, but aren’t you going to get up and send me back?”

“I think I’ll be going down soon too.”

Lin Nuo barely lay down for a moment before getting up.

It seemed he still had time; he should take Mu Yiting to a safe place. The seaside wasn’t very secure.

“Let’s go.”

“Hm, okay, okay…”

Just as Lin Nuo finished speaking, Mu Yiting collapsed, falling onto him.

Lin Nuo caught her immediately; it seemed his timing was right—Mu Yiting had indeed crashed.

Thinking he might have overthought it, Mu Yiting couldn’t escape the post-Fierce Blow Pill crash rule after all.

Lin Nuo held her tightly, using Wind Walking Technique to glide over the water’s surface, away from the sea.

Next up was finding his people—those from Helong Hall.

Ideally, he would find them before he went down himself; otherwise, both of them might crash together and end up dead in the wild.

Crashing after using the Fierce Blow Pill was no joke; you wouldn’t feel any signs before going down.

You’d be fine, then suddenly wilt—very normal.

He had no idea which would come first: finding his companions or crashing—just keep moving for now.

Right now, Lin Nuo still had the effects of the Fierce Blow Pill; he was feeling excited, having moved away from the coast and stepped into the Helong Hall’s territory.

Transforming into a wind-like figure, he leapt from branch to branch. However, suddenly, he felt his body becoming unsteady.

Uh-oh, am I going to wilt now?

He tried to adjust his balance, but failed; he was going too fast and suddenly felt exhausted, making it impossible to maintain his previous state.

Oh no, I’m really going to crash.

Just as Lin Nuo was about to fall from the tree, Mu Yiting woke up in his arms.

“What’s going on…?” Lin Nuo was surprised.

“Young Master Ni, you’ll be home soon,” Mu Yiting smiled slightly, and as Lin Nuo was about to hit the ground, she caught him.

Once, you were my support; now, I have become yours.

Lin Nuo realized that Mu Yiting was still energetic, showing none of the fatigue after taking the Fierce Blow Pill.

In contrast, he was extremely weakened, barely able to move.

Lin Nuo didn’t fall; now he found himself in Mu Yiting’s embrace.

Her soft and warm bosom blinded his eyes.

Through his facial touch, Lin Nuo assessed the softness he was resting against.

Perfectly sized, on the softer side—perhaps due to the effects of the Fierce Blow Pill, the initial contact felt warm but gradually heated up.

But the warmth was just right, perfectly balancing out his cooling body.

Time’s almost up for him.

Crashing.

……

Dongling Sea, Dragon Palace.

The Second Prince, Hao Yi, had already left the Dragon Palace to go ashore, while the Dragon King sat on his throne, savoring the celestial tea of the Dragon Palace.

He was perusing scrolls regarding land-dwelling humans, reviewing their power dynamics.

Hundreds of years had passed, and the Sea Domain Dragon Clan was heading to the surface again. They had previously sent many clansmen to the land, yet their understanding of human powers remained somewhat vague.

This time, they dispatched the Second Prince, Hao Yi, hoping his extraordinary talents and abilities would bring back useful information from the surface.

While the Dragon King was engrossed, a group of elite dragon soldiers returned to the palace.

And leading the dragon soldiers was none other than his son, Hao Yi!

Moreover, Hao Yi bore several injuries, suggesting he had engaged in a fierce battle.

“Yi’er, what happened? Were you attacked?” the Dragon King asked anxiously.

“Reporting to Father, I encountered humans on the coast and clashed with them…”

Hao Yi hastily reported the situation regarding the battle with Lin Nuo. The Dragon King was astonished upon hearing it.

He stroked his dragon beard, looking puzzled:

“Just some coastal humans, yet they possess such incredible talent?”

“Yes, at first his spiritual energy was not high, but I don’t know what means he used; it skyrocketed. However, his power is still below mine, just that he employed rare techniques and moves, leaving me with no room to retaliate,” Hao Yi stated seriously.

The Dragon King felt the situation had become grave.

This was inconsistent with the information brought back from previous reconnaissance trips; these coastal humans were remarkably strong—what of those deeper inland?

The Dragon King said:

“Yi’er, we must carefully consider our strategy for the land. The humans’ strength completely exceeds our expectations; it’s possible they have evolved to an alarming level. Their martial artists may now surpass us.”

The previous generation’s failures stemmed from a lack of self-awareness; now they needed to be self-aware and not act rashly, lest they lead the Sea Domain Dragon Clan to ruin.

“Yi’er, go tend to your wounds. Don’t dwell on this matter; I will think of a solution.”

After advising, the Dragon King watched as Hao Yi departed, continuing to stroke his beard, anxious.

If these humans truly were that powerful, it posed a threat to the survival of the Sea Domain Dragon Clan.

What if they turned their attention to Dongling Sea? That would spell disaster!

He inquired the opinions of the ministers nearby.

One said:

“Your Majesty, I believe we should change our approach. Investigating human conditions on land doesn’t have to involve provocation; we can certainly coexist amicably.”

“Amicably? How can we possibly coexist with them?”

The mere thought of this ignited the Dragon King’s fury; the Sea Domain Dragon Clan aimed to seize land outright, how could they coexist with humans?

“Your Majesty, it’s merely putting on an act.”

The minister suggested,

“Your Majesty can publicly declare to harmonize with them, even sending envoys to visit prominent organizations, presenting good gifts. They won’t attack us without reason. Then we can discreetly gather genuine information on humans.”

“This proposal isn’t bad.”

The Dragon King stroked his beard,

“Then it’s settled. For now, we won’t disturb the land. We’ll start talks of peace with a few human organizations.”

The Dragon King opened the scroll and marked some locations.

Xuanyun Sect, the Luo Clan Royal Family, and the Refining Demon Sect were included among them.

……

Lin Nuo woke up, realizing he was in a strange room.

A strange ceiling, unfamiliar curtains, a soft and comfortable bed—everything felt foreign.

Where am I?

This time it was slightly better; he could move a little, not completely paralyzed.

But he was almost like a useless fish.

This was the price of the Fierce Blow Pill, leaving him in a state of near immobility.

He remembered when Mu Yiting had woken up previously.

So where is she?

“You’re awake.”

Mu Yiting entered holding a bowl of porridge, sitting by his bedside.

“How are you feeling now?”

“Still alive.”

“Don’t say things like that. You must take care of yourself; at least you can’t leave before I close my eyes completely,” Mu Yiting chuckled.