A week later.
You Rong looked at Lin Qinghe, who was in hibernation on the bed, with a slight daze in his expression, his mind a whirlwind, and only one thought screaming in his head.
He liked Lin Qinghe, he liked Lin Qinghe…
You Rong couldn't confide his surging emotions to anyone. He could only hold Lin Qinghe's hand and press it against his own face, whispering repeatedly, "Qinghe, I like you. I was so stupid, I should have realized sooner that I liked you… And you? Will you like me? Or have you always just treated me as family? You know I like you, will you be disgusted with me?"
"It's okay… If you don't like me, I'll hide this feeling and not let you know I like you. I just want to stay by your side forever, always watching you. Please don't leave me…"
Unfortunately, Lin Qinghe couldn't hear a single word of this.
Suddenly, an exclamation came from outside. You Rong flipped over and sat up abruptly, realizing something was wrong. His face suddenly darkened. Before he could react, the glass door of the balcony shattered with a bang, as if a shadow had broken through!
The person had green eyes, and was from the Snake Clan!
The moment he saw Lin Qinghe, his eyes flashed with excitement. He shouted to the outside, "Hurry! The progenitor of the Blood Clan is here! She is right here…"
Before he could finish speaking, You Rong's eyes turned sinister. He instantly revealed his true form, lunged forward, and with his wolf's maw wide open, tore off the Snake Clan member's head in one bite.
The Snake Clan member was dead, but his voice had clearly been heard. Instantly, more than twenty shadows leaped onto the balcony. Not only were there members of the Snake Clan, but also some of the Blood Clan mixed in. Without exception, they all cast covetous glances at Lin Qinghe, who was in hibernation.
You Rong's massive body shielded Lin Qinghe. He let out a warning growl at them, staring at them intently. If they dared to take another step forward, he would tear them to shreds at any cost!
The atmosphere became extremely tense, as if the air had solidified.
The Snake Clan members and the Blood Clan members outside exchanged glances. The Snake Clan members all revealed their true forms, their thick snake bodies writhing as they attacked You Rong. You Rong lunged forward, pinning down an attacking snake, biting it in half with a fierce snap, and flinging it away.
But this did not deter the other Snake Clan members. More than ten large snakes attacked You Rong in succession. You Rong could barely cope.
He dared not leave Lin Qinghe's side even for half a step. He could only defend, making him extremely passive. His wolf limbs were all bitten, and the blood flowing from his wounds soaked his fur. Yet, he still stood steadfastly in front of Lin Qinghe.
Even if it cost him his life, he would not let them harm Lin Qinghe in the slightest!
Ignoring his own injuries, You Rong fought with the ferocity of a madman. He tore apart any Snake Clan member who dared to approach, regardless of his own injuries or exposing his vital spots.
However, even so, facing the siege of more than ten Snake Clan members, You Rong gradually fell into a disadvantage. The Blood Clan members who had been waiting on the side seized the opportunity to approach Lin Qinghe.
Entangled by several large snakes, You Rong watched helplessly as the Blood Clan members approached Lin Qinghe. His heart ached fiercely. He threw his head back and howled, dragging the snakes that were entwined around him and lunging forward, biting off the head of a Blood Clan member who was about to touch Lin Qinghe.
You Rong's near-maniacal actions did indeed shock the Blood Clan members. But it was only for a moment. The leading Blood Clan member roared, "What are you doing! Hurry up and restrain him! We'll take the progenitor away now!"
A black snake tightly wrapped around You Rong's neck, squeezing with all its might. You Rong's limbs were also entangled by the Snake Clan members, rendering him immobile. He watched helplessly as the Blood Clan members approached Lin Qinghe, and he was almost going mad.
No!
They absolutely must not touch her!
At the critical moment, the bedroom door was kicked open, and two figures rushed in. They were Chu Tianhao and Zhang Yi, who had rushed back upon hearing the news.
Chu Tianhao saw the Blood Clan members approaching Lin Qinghe and said coldly, "Seeking death! I shall grant you it!"
The Blood Clan members showed fear, exchanged glances, and cursed their misfortune. They wanted to turn and flee, but it was too late. An invisible force pierced through their chests, dug out their hearts, and crushed them!
Seeing You Rong still entangled by the Snake Clan, Zhang Yi shouted worriedly, "Young Master!" He quickly stepped forward, and a white light flashed in his hand. The black snake wrapped around You Rong's neck was instantly severed into two. The other Snake Clan members were greatly alarmed and tried to escape, but it was too late. The Blood Clan members brought by Zhang Yi and Chu Tianhao surrounded their escape routes, capturing them one by one.
After shaking off the entangling snakes, You Rong's massive body collapsed to the ground with a thud. Amidst Zhang Yi and Chu Tianhao's worried cries, You Rong retracted his true form and stood up, covered in wounds, staggering towards Lin Qinghe.
Seeing that You Rong was about to fall, Zhang Yi quickly supported him. "Young Master! Are you alright? Your injuries… I'll have servants bring you to have them treated immediately!"
You Rong, his face pale, shook his head and forcefully pushed away Zhang Yi's support. He dragged his injured legs, which could barely move, to the bedside.
You Rong reached out to touch Lin Qinghe's cheek, but his fingertips were stained with blood, and he wasn't sure if it was his own or someone else's. His hand paused, and he instead used the back of his hand to wipe Lin Qinghe's cheek.
The corner of You Rong's mouth curved into a weak smile. "...I won't let anything happen to you. I said I wouldn't…"
Before he could finish speaking, Zhang Yi's pupils widened. He watched as You Rong collapsed beside Lin Qinghe and exclaimed, "Young Master!"
Zhang Yi rushed over to support You Rong, who had fainted. He quickly said to Chu Tianhao, "Patriarch Chu, stop gawking! Hurry and get someone to get the tools to heal the Young Master!"
"Oh, oh, oh… Right! I'll go now!"
Chu Tianhao instinctively turned and ran a few steps, then suddenly remembered something and ran back. Zhang Yi was anxious, and seeing him return, couldn't help but get angry. "Patriarch Chu! What are you running back for! I told you to get medicine to heal the Young Master! Didn't you see how badly injured the Young Master is!"
Chu Tianhao's mouth twitched fiercely. Just as he was about to explain, Zhang Yi began to scold him again. Helpless, he could only lift You Rong's hand and looked at the bloody wound on his wrist. He lowered his head and bit his own palm, letting his blood drip. As the blood was about to fall onto You Rong's wound.
Zhang Yi was furious. He forcefully pushed Chu Tianhao away. "Patriarch Chu! What are you doing! If you dare to harm the Young Master, I will not let you…"
Zhang Yi's words stopped abruptly when he saw that the bleeding from You Rong's wound had stopped and was slowly healing. His face broke into an embarrassed smile. "Patriarch Chu, I apologize… I was too nervous and forgot for a moment that our Blood Clan's blood has healing properties. I thought you were trying to do something to the Young Master… Hehe…"
Chu Tianhao waved his hand helplessly. "It's fine. I know you're worried about the Young Master. Let's not waste time; healing the Young Master is the priority!"
Zhang Yi felt guilty and nodded heavily, repeatedly saying, "Right, right, right… The priority is to heal the Young Master, healing the Young Master is the most important thing…"