"Yang, thank you so much..."
Tears welled up in Ling Ying's eyes, and she cried.
This was the most difficult time for her; on one hand, she was forced to kill Yang Tian, or else her parents would be executed by Poison Rose.
On the other hand, she couldn't bring herself to kill Yang Tian.
Because she had already fallen in love with Yang Tian.
"Don't be afraid, whatever the difficulties, we'll face them together!"
Yang Tian truly felt heartbroken.
Ling Ying entrusted the most important thing to Yang Tian, and nominally, Ling Ying was already Yang Tian's wife.
Yet how could Yang Tian possibly understand Ling Ying's struggles and helplessness?
He held Ling Ying tightly: "Ling Ying, I'm sorry, it's my fault for not taking good care of you. No matter what happens in the future, I'll be by your side! Your parents are like my parents, and I'll help protect them!"
This was Ling Ying's struggle and helplessness, and Yang Tian had to stand by her side.
"Okay."
Ling Ying nodded.
As long as Yang Tian was on her side, she was already very satisfied.
This told her that Yang Tian truly loved her, and it was worth risking her life to fight against Poison Rose.
She had gone through a lot in her life, facing deceit and darkness.
Only by Yang Tian's side did she feel a hint of warmth.
This warm feeling was love.
"Let's leave this place first!"
Yang Tian said resolutely.
He could sense Ling Ying's panic and unease.
"Okay."
Ling Ying nodded and pulled Yang Tian, walking out. As long as they left this cave, it would completely anger Poison Rose.
What would come next would be the revenge of Poison Rose.
She still had one chance now, to kill Yang Tian.
But her eyes were filled with determination. It's not easy to meet a truly loving person in one's life, and to be with Yang Tian, she was willing to give up everything!
"Let's go!"
Ling Ying pulled Yang Tian, ready to leave the cave entrance.
But at this moment, an urgent voice called from behind: "Ling Ying, be careful!"
Yang Tian frowned.
He realized the voice was from that old granny.
The granny was the caretaker; her spouse died, so she had moved away, and it was her advice yesterday that made Yang Tian and the others aware of Chen Zheng's existence.
The granny had disappeared yesterday.
But unexpectedly, the granny showed up now.
"What happened?"
Ling Ying was indifferent and continued to walk forward.
But at this moment, she heard the sound of mechanical movement and distinctly felt an infrared ray shooting from the left.
Her face turned pale.
Because she knew, this infrared ray was the life-cutting line.
But when she realized it, everything was already too late.
"Be careful!"
Yang Tian shouted, instinctively embracing Ling Ying to protect her in his arms.
Smack!
The sound of a laser strike resonated, followed by a scent of burning.
Yang Tian used his body to protect Ling Ying, but his back was hit by the laser.
"Yang, are you okay?"
Tears welled up in Ling Ying's eyes again.
To think that in the face of imminent danger, Yang Tian would unhesitatingly use his life to protect her.
This moved her deeply.
She felt betraying Poison Rose was justified because she saw true love in Yang Tian.
"The laser hit, yet you're unharmed?"
The granny walked up in surprise.
She stared closely at the mark on Yang Tian's back, seeing that it was only a surface scratch.
The granny was even more amazed: "It's hard to believe! Normally, any object hit by this infrared line would be sliced in half; I can't believe you blocked this attack, and it's only a minor scratch..."
The granny was repeatedly amazed.
"What's there to be amazed about..."
Yang Tian shrugged his shoulders.
He was an Ancient Martial Artist, why would he fear a mere laser gun?
"Ordinary people find it very hard to counter this infrared laser!"
The granny said seriously.
"Yeah."
Yang Tian shrugged indifferently.
"Yang, let's leave here first!"
Ling Ying said, wanting to leave.
The granny looked at Ling Ying and suddenly said to Yang Tian: "Yang Tian, that's your woman, right?"
Ling Ying blushed slightly.
Yang Tian nodded knowingly: "Yes, she is my woman!"
"Very well!" The granny nodded and said seriously: "Please take good care of Ling Ying because she is threatened by Poison Rose!"
"Oh? Granny, you know about this too?"
Yang Tian frowned.
Wasn't this granny a caretaker? How did she know about Poison Rose and Ling Ying?
"Yes, Poison Rose is trapped in the Dark Array and will come out in a day, but her soul has possessed Ling Ying's body; you must protect Ling Ying well!"
The granny said meaningfully.
"Yes, don't worry. I'll protect Ling Ying with my life!"
Although Yang Tian didn't understand why the granny knew about Ling Ying's situation, he still nodded.
Hearing Yang Tian's words, a glimmer of happiness flashed in Ling Ying's eyes.
"Bastards!"
Wang Ying cursed coldly.
For some reason, she felt a pang in her heart, and this feeling was unpleasant.
Though she had no intention towards Yang Tian and had very high standards, they had been intimate twice.
Seeing the man she was involved with professing love to another woman left her somewhat displeased.
"Granny, let's leave here first!"
Yang Tian loudly addressed the granny.
"Yes."
The granny nodded, took a deep look at Ling Ying and Yang Tian, and then turned to leave.
But as she was leaving, a laser beam suddenly shook the cave wall.
The granny was forced to step back.
Smack!
A crisp sound of something hitting the ground echoed, and a dagger fell from the granny's body.
"What's this?"
Yang Tian picked up the dagger from the ground, seeing a red emblem on the hilt.
The red emblem bore the word "Sacred."
Yang Tian frowned.
For some reason, this dagger seemed suspicious to Yang Tian.
The granny looked frail, yet carried such a dagger?
And it bore the emblem "Sacred."
"It's nothing, just something I carry with me..."
The granny quickly took back the dagger, hiding it away, staring expressionlessly at Yang Tian.
"Oh..."
Yang Tian nodded, saying nothing more.
"Remember what I said, protect Ling Ying well!"
The granny said seriously, then walked away.
Watching the granny's silhouette, Yang Tian said to Ling Ying: "Let's leave here too!"
Subsequently, Yang Tian led everyone quickly out of the cave and back to the center hotel in West Capital University.
"Second brother, rest early!"
Yang Tian called Wei Leng and others to rest well.
Yang Tian turned around and noticed Wang Ying still standing there, not leaving. He couldn't help but ask: "President Wang, why are you standing here? Aren't you leaving?"
"It's just..."
Wang Ying's face turned slightly pale; for some reason, she disliked Yang Tian being with Ling Ying.
This would make her uncomfortable.
"You don't intend to stand there and watch me and Ling Ying in bed, right?"
Yang Tian chuckled.
"You... you're such a pervert!!!"
Wang Ying exclaimed angrily and stomped away.
Yang Tian turned and closed the door, seeing Ling Ying sitting there dazedly, and took out that small box, saying, "Ling Ying, come look at what's inside this box..."
Ling Ying was startled, and nervously said, "Yang Tian, you're going to open the box? Don't do it!"
This small box was given to Yang Tian by Chen Zheng before he died.
Chen Zheng had specifically emphasized that the box contained something very important and advised Yang Tian to look at it only after leaving the cave.
Looking at Ling Ying, Yang Tian resolutely opened the box.
Soon, a burst of light emanated from the box, filling the room with bright light.
"What is this?"
Ling Ying suddenly shivered and stood up instinctively: "Oh my, how could it be?"