Chapter 1022 - 754: Tangtang, Long Time No See_3

Chapter 1022: Chapter 754: Tangtang, Long Time No See_3

He seemed to want to say something but didn’t, merely gritting his teeth. Then he showed that pitiful expression again, tempting,

"Tangtang, I..."

Shen Tang interrupted sharply, "Shut up! Using the same trick twice, do you really think I’m that foolish?"

"Put away that look, or I’ll kill you right now."

Having been deceived once, she wouldn’t fall for it a second time.

This time, Shen Tang didn’t give Liu Ye the chance to act out. Seizing the moment when he was at his weakest, she immediately launched a spiritual power attack.

The pure white spiritual power transformed into a sharp blade, stabbing straight into his forehead.

"Ah!"

Liu Ye cried out in pain, as if his head was about to split, his gaze losing focus in an instant.

Then, he saw Shen Tang retrieve a pale blue Crystal Core from Space. The energy fluctuations within the core were both familiar and loathed by him.

His face changed dramatically, "You, stop!"

However, it was already too late to say anything now. Liu Ye had no power left to resist. After Shen Tang destroyed his spiritual power, she integrated the Crystal Core into his body.

The long-lost strength returned to the body.

Everything went so smoothly.

Shen Tang held her breath in tension, watching intently the beautiful man lying unconscious on the bed. She gently clasped his cold, slender hand, pressing it to her face.

Ah Lan...

Please wake up quickly...

I’ve waited so long for you...

I miss you, I miss you so much...

She didn’t know how many times she silently repeated it in her heart, time seemed so distant and prolonged.

Finally, after who knows how long, the man’s long, curled eyelashes trembled slightly, and slowly he opened his eyes.

Those blue eyes, clear as the sea, seemed to contain countless stars, reflecting her image.

Coming back from a momentary daze, he softly murmured,

"Tangtang..."

"Ah Lan? Is it really you? You’re back? I’ve finally brought you back!"

Shen Tang’s tears flowed instantly, crying from sheer joy. This scene before her, she couldn’t count the times she’d dreamed of it, and now it had finally come true.

He appeared so vividly in front of her, showing a somewhat weak yet exceptionally beautiful smile,

"Tangtang, it’s been a long time."

Shen Tang could no longer control her emotions, she flung herself into his arms, holding him as she cried bitterly,

"It’s so good... I thought you’d never come back... As long as you returned, everything I did was worth it, meaningful..."

She sobbed almost incoherently, holding him so tightly, wishing to merge him into her very bones, as if afraid he might leave again.

Jia Lan listened to the female’s words and, even without seeing it firsthand, could imagine how much effort she had put into resurrecting him, how many dangers she had encountered.

He was touched and felt guilty, holding her waist more tightly, pulling her entirely into his embrace. He buried his head in her shoulder and neck, whispering softly,

"Thank you, Tangtang."

He seemed to have countless things to say, yet didn’t know how to express them.

Shen Tang also had many words she wished to speak to him.

About all that had transpired after coming to Eris Star, and the endless longing for him over the past six months, she wished she could break it down, piece by piece, and tell him.

Unfortunately, fate didn’t grant them much time for sentiment. Very soon, noisy footsteps sounded outside the palace, along with many muffled voices,

"Are you sure that slut is hiding in this palace? Why have I searched several times but seen nothing?"

A frightened voice responded, "I... I’m sure... I saw Your Majesty walking this way a few days ago, and then he vanished. It took a long while before he appeared again. This palace should be hiding the Dark Hall, Your Majesty must be concealed inside..."

"Alright, I’ve searched the entire Imperial Palace for that bastard and didn’t find him, didn’t expect him to hide here!"

The man spoke roughly, full of bitter hatred and murderous intent, "That bastard killed so many of us, finally managed to find this chance, I’ll kill him and take the throne!"

The two inside the hall were taken aback, looking at each other, both seeing the gravity in each other’s eyes.

Shen Tang hurriedly extended her spiritual power outward, discovering that the outer sleeping quarters were surrounded by an army. Leading them was a very strong and burly mermaid, holding hostage an old palace servant.

Liu Ye, for the position of Sea Emperor, had spilled much blood on his hands, naturally inciting many enemies.

Now that the sea area faced such great turmoil, surely everyone had realized it. His news of severe injury had somehow spread out, drawing these enemies for revenge.

"Tangtang, these people have ill intent, you should leave here first." Jia Lan wanted to stand in front of her, but his body was too weak, weak enough that he coughed twice and his presence seemed even weaker.

Shen Tang hurriedly supported him to lie back on the bed, leaning down to wipe the cold sweat off his face, speaking gently,

"Don’t worry, I’m here. Rest assured here, I’ll go handle what’s outside."

Jia Lan was momentarily stunned, seemingly a bit embarrassed, "You..."

Shen Tang laughed easily, "I’ve refined my skills much more than before. This group is no match for me. Don’t worry, I’ll protect you."

Listening to these words, Jia Lan’s face seemed to blush even deeper. He held onto her sleeve wanting to speak but still let her go gently.

Shen Tang then left the palace.

Jia Lan watched her departing figure, his gaze flickering slightly, then closed his eyes, as if falling asleep.