Chapter 159

Chapter 159 - Daughter and Daughter

“Drip.”

A cool drop of water fell on his forehead.

“Er...”

Guo Fan gradually opened his eyes, greeted by a hazy, flickering red glow.

It immediately brought to mind the first sight upon transmigration: Gu Yaling's wedding attire.

At that moment, the young girl wept so inconsolably that even Guo Fan, bewildered by his sudden displacement, found himself consoling her first. It was truly vexing.

Yet, in that wedding dress, Gu Yaling looked charmingly innocent. It wasn't a total loss... until later, Su Feng's appearance, or rather, Sun Fen's ominous warning, frightened him away.

Regrettably, the bridal gown before him was not a gown at all, but a heap of flames.

Guo Fan's vision slowly cleared, revealing the dancing flames before him. Thin branches crackled beneath, emitting occasional sparks.

The branches stirred, drawing Guo Fan's gaze upward to a young girl seated beside the bonfire.

Cascading ebony locks framed her exquisite face, her thin white robe clinging to her form. Water dripped from her drenched hair, her fair skin flushed by the fire's glow. Her crimson eyes remained unwaveringly clear, her delicate chin accentuated by her impassive countenance.

Holding her knees, she wielded a branch, tending to the flames with occasional prodding to sustain them.

Beside her lay a gleaming gold and silver sword, alongside a few discarded garments.

“Yijun...” Guo Fan croaked.

The girl blinked, turning to assist Guo Fan as he struggled to sit up.

“Phew... Cough cough.”

As Guo Fan propped himself up, a sharp pang coursed through his body, akin to childhood tumbles down the stairs, rendering him immobile.

Though not a perfect comparison, the intensity of his injuries varied significantly, yet the sensation resembled those childhood mishaps in its intensity.

In truth, it had been quite the ordeal... Enduring both a volcano and a tsunami was no small feat. Despite having Xiahou's assistance and the sword techniques gleaned from Gong Wei, for a warrior at the Void Refining Stage, it was nothing short of miraculous.

Despite successfully halting Jiang Chao's advance toward Night's Fall Sword City, even after expending all his Spiritual Energies, Guo Fan found himself flung into the ocean by the aftermath of the onslaught.

Sensing a prolonged lapse in time, Guo Fan was surprised to learn from Yijun that he'd only been out for a day and a half.

Guo Fan nodded, pondering the uncertainties beyond their refuge.

A lull descended upon them as they leaned against each other, quietly observing the dancing flames.

“Achoo!”

Yijun's sudden sneeze startled her, her expression momentarily blank. “What... what was that?”

Guo Fan sighed, realizing the unreliability of their situation.

They were both soaked and clinging together; expecting them to dry completely would be odd.

Guo Fan felt Yijun's forehead and confirmed it was slightly warm. He sighed, “Looks like it's a cold.”

Things had escalated. One was injured, and the other fell ill. They were left awaiting rescue, a predicament undoubtedly troublesome.

“Hey, Xinyue, do you agree?” Guo Fan interjected suddenly.

Given the unique properties of the Mountain Sea Spirit, many maps remained unaffected by the map enhancement.

“Bang! Bang!”

The scattered specks of light coalesced into a young girl who soared towards Guo Fan, beaming widely. Simultaneously, she commenced healing Guo Fan's wounds with her innate abilities.

Guo Fan squinted, reveling in the sensation akin to soaking in a hot spring. Regrettably, each treatment yielded only marginal improvement, though his chest felt less constricted.

“Father...”

Yijun eyed Xinyue warily, then turned to Guo Fan with an accusing glance.

Guo Fan cleared his throat. “She's not your biological daughter, Yijun. Come here, you might catch a chill. Remove your clothes and let the water on your body evaporate first.”

Yijun maintained a fixed gaze on Xinyue, who tilted her head curiously.

Trapped between them, Guo Fan broke into a cold sweat.

In the past, when Xinyue was a child, Yijun hadn't shown such animosity...

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