Chapter 1751 — Hanging by a Thread
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Wei Zhao had never grasped the essence of Uncle Qing's martial skill; he had only practiced it to a passable, half-baked degree. When it came to a real fight, he was bound to suffer for it, just as today—had he not been able to repair his injuries so swiftly, he would have been dead long ago.
The Xuanyuan Dragon-Controlling Formula must surely have a martial skill to complement it. Only a martial skill that harmonized with the heart method and oral formula could unleash its greatest power! This was also why Uncle Qing had advised Wei Zhao against casually practicing martial skills.
Wei Zhao now felt an urgent longing to return, as eager as an arrow speeding home. He wanted to open the second level of the stone door, to see what benefits the space behind that second door might bring him! Best of all would be a formidable martial skill; that would solve his current troubles at a stroke!
As for Jiao Yazi, Wei Zhao could not be bothered to ask him anything. His memories had not yet been unlocked, so Wei Zhao could get no information out of him. Whatever he wanted to know, he had long since learned; there was no need to ask again. So the moment Wei Zhao entered the jade pendant space, he began to practice...
Guan Xin stared at Wei Zhao lying on the ground, at a loss for a moment. Then she remembered his last words and hurriedly hoisted him onto her back. No one could say where a frail girl found the strength; Wei Zhao was not heavy, but for Guan Xin it was still a strain.
Yet Guan Xin managed it, and without any strain at all. She had even forgotten Wei Zhao's weight; she had only one thought in her mind, and that was gratitude! Deep, profound gratitude! She had never imagined that Wei Zhao would risk his life to save her at such a moment.
All along, Guan Xin had secretly harbored feelings for Wei Zhao, but he had never responded in kind, treating her only as a friend. That had left her somewhat disappointed. But in this moment, Guan Xin finally understood how important she was in Wei Zhao's heart.
Wei Zhao's strength was clearly no match for that You Shisan, yet to save her he had recklessly staked his life. Guan Xin truly did not know how she could ever repay him. She only knew that if it would keep Wei Zhao safe, she would gladly die in his place.
Seeing Wei Zhao at death's door, Guan Xin was afraid, truly afraid. She feared she might never see him again, and that she would carry the guilt for the rest of her life.
Guan Xin carried Wei Zhao on her back and ran swiftly out of the underground fight arena. The car Kang Jingming had parked at the entrance had long since vanished. After a brief search, Guan Xin spotted a Cherokee jeep beneath the shade of the trees not far away; that must be Wei Zhao's car.
The people inside that car, seeing Guan Xin come out carrying Wei Zhao, rushed out of the vehicle at once.
Tang Zhi, Gu Mengyao, and Shen Yushu were all beside themselves with anxiety. They had seen You Shisan drive off with Kang Jingming, yet Wei Zhao had not come out for so long. They were frantic, but since Wei Zhao had told them not to, they dared not go and check on their own, and could only wait with what patience they could muster...