Chapter 1391 - Comparison

Elder Bo Yan and the others were surprised, and they hurriedly went forward. Walking closer, they then saw that the person in his arms was actually Chu Yue.

But at this moment, Chu Yue’s eyes were tightly shut, and his lips were pale. He didn’t seem like he was in good condition.

Additionally, Rong Xiu’s clothes also had a large patch of dark bloodstains.

The intense bloody aura caused one to be in discomfort, allowing one to imagine what kind of battle the duo had experienced before.

Elder Wan Zheng was filled with worry. “Chu Yue—”

“His physical strength wasn’t enough to support him, so he fainted temporarily,” Rong Xiu explained calmly. “He’ll be fine after he goes back and rests for a while.”

Elder Wan Zheng then felt relieved. “That’s great! That’s great!”

His pair of eyes were glued to Chu Liuyue. He clearly still had lingering fears, and he was terrified that something would really happen to her.

Elder Hua Feng recovered his senses. “Rong Xiu, you… specifically went to save Chu Yue?”

Once this was said, the crowd fell silent.

Rong Xiu lightly nodded.

Quite a few people exchanged glances and were stunned.

Who didn’t know that Rong Xiu always took great care of Chu Yue in Ling Xiao Academy and that they had an extraordinary relationship? But today, they finally had seen it for themselves!

Rong Xiu actually risked his life to save Chu Yue… With the bloodstains on his body, it isn’t hard to imagine what happened previously. Yet, he still brought Chu Yue back in one piece! This… It probably isn’t an average liking toward him. Rong Xiu has a cold personality and won’t even take another look at irrelevant people or things. Yet, he was willing to help Chu Yue today to this extent… It is really shocking. 

“Then… Did you see the people that took Chu Yue away, and… their master?” asked Elder Hua Feng anxiously.

A dark light flashed across the depths of Rong Xiu’s eyes. “When I rushed over, I only met two subordinates. and I didn’t see their master.”

“That’s good too… As long as you return safely, that’ll be the best.” Elder Hua Feng felt rather disappointed and lucky as well. In that case, it will probably be very difficult if we want to find who the mastermind is. But these two should thank the lucky stars that they can come back safely. However, I don’t know… if Chu Yue saw the other party. We can only ask about these things later on. 

“Since we’re all here, let’s not stay here any longer and go back first,” said Elder Bo Yan.

However, Elder Hua Feng suddenly thought of something. “Wait!”

The people at the side looked at him.

Elder Hua Feng was rather hesitant. “If we just leave like that, then… What should we do about the place where Chu Yue had broken through? If I haven’t guessed wrongly, those people should still be waiting there. I’m not worried about others, but I don’t know if Chu Yue has left anything behind there. After all, he had stayed there for quite long…”

In actual fact, a few days wasn’t considered long. But it was indeed special toward the people who couldn’t even go in.

Every time Elder Hua Feng thought of how Chu Yue could go in and out freely and how the other top warriors couldn’t even open the door even when they worked together, an incredulous and strange feeling would overwhelm him.

Rong Xiu curled his lips into a half-smile. “Don’t worry, Elder Hua Feng. According to his personality, why would he leave such a problem behind.”

Besides, that place is actually— He paused. “Let’s just directly go. There’s not much to see here.” Rong Xiu’s tone was always calm and nonchalant, but it had a distinguished aura that one couldn’t go against.

Elder Hua Feng felt more at ease. “Since you’ve said so, then… we’ll just leave?”

Rong Xiu hugged Chu Liuyue even tighter and looked down at her. “En.”

We have to go back as soon as possible. 

…

The few hundred people from Ling Xiao Academy started their return journey. Thankfully, their journey back was rather smooth, and they didn’t meet with any more troubles or dangers.

As long as they followed the designated path and returned to that transportation formation, they could leave directly.

The road was still filled with thick snow, so most people walked rather effortfully. Hence, everyone wasn’t fast.

From time to time, some people turned around to look at Rong Xiu.

Compared to other people’s hardships, Rong Xiu seemed very relaxed. Even though he had messy bloodstains on his body, this journey clearly wasn’t a problem for him. He was even carrying a person in his arms the whole time.

Quite a few people secretly sighed. A strong warrior is indeed different from an average person.

After walking for a distance, Elder Wan Zheng finally couldn’t help but ask, “Rong Xiu, are you tired? I see that you’re injured too, and it’s quite hard on you to carry Chu Yue the entire way. Why don’t… I carry him for a while?”

Rong Xiu’s lips curled up slightly, and he had no intention of letting go. “Thank you, Elder. I’ll do it myself.”

Elder Wan Zheng found it weird, but he couldn’t pinpoint where it was strange, so he could only nod. “If you need help, just speak up.”

Rong Xiu nodded.

Even though this small little episode passed quickly, it still attracted quite a few people’s attention.

Some of the students following behind couldn’t help but discuss softly. “Previously, there had been rumors about Senior Brother Rong Xiu having quite a good relationship with Chu Yue, and I thought it was fake. Now that I finally see it for myself… How is this ‘quite good?’ He takes care of Chu Yue as if he were his biological younger brother!”

“Tsk, some won’t even do this for their biological younger brother, right? Isn’t Senior Brother Rong Xiu a clean freak, and doesn’t he dislike getting close to people? It now seems like… he just chooses the person!”

“I really wonder what kind of lucky path Chu Yue chose to be liked this much by Senior Brother Rong Xiu…”

“I heard that the two of them actually knew each other before, so their relationship was this good! Think about it. If not so, how would Chu Yue risk his life to help block that shot for Senior Brother Rong Xiu? Senior Brother Rong Xiu probably wouldn’t easily treat someone so well, right? Chu Yue’s background is rather mysterious too, and I’ve never heard of it. Perhaps…”

There were all sorts of speculations from the crowd. It was clear that today’s incident had indeed given them a huge impact.

“I think so! Senior Brother Rong Xiu has been in the academy for quite a few years, right? I never heard that he took care of someone to this extent. Even for Jiang Zhiyuan back then, he didn’t even put in a good word for her in public. Compared to Chu Yue… the treatment is really worlds apart!”

“Yeah! In the past, I still thought that he treated everyone in the same way, but who knew… Hah, Jiang Zhiyuan always said that she was Senior Brother Rong Xiu’s childhood sweetheart and even proclaimed that she was the top choice for the Sky-Cloud Empire’s princess consort position. But today, Senior Brother Rong Xiu didn’t even take another look at her!”

“If they really had something, judging by Jiang Zhiyuan’s injured and disheveled look, would Senior Brother Rong Xiu really be nonchalant? I think Jiang Zhiyuan was just thinking too much!”

“Oh right, Jiang Zhiyuan and Elder Dan Qing have already broken their mentor-disciple relationship. I think… she might not even be able to stay in the academy when we go back, right?!”

That group of people burst out in laughter. Some even didn’t hold themselves back as they turned around, wanting to admire Jiang Zhiyuan’s expression.

There seemed to be a volcano tumbling in Jiang Zhiyuan’s chest, as if it would explode suddenly the next moment!