Return of the King, Dominating the City

Chapter 2085: Chapter 1861: Joyous Leech (Part 2)

On the contrary, she was healthy, her Qi-Blood was vigorous, and her body functions were very active.

"Strange, what’s happening?"

Song Yun looked at the dry black blood at the corner of Gu Zi’s mouth, and couldn’t help but frown, deep in thought.

Black blood?!

His eyes shifted, he lowered his head, moved closer to Gu Gu Zi’s mouth corner, and sniffed the black blood.

Upon smelling that peculiar aroma, his expression changed and he suddenly recalled a strange creature recorded in the Taoist scriptures, blurting out: "Joy Leech!"

Hearing Song Yun’s low exclamation, Dongfang Yun urgently asked: "Song Yun, what is the Joy Leech?"

Song Yun smiled bitterly, explaining: "The Joy Leech is a mutated leech that lives underwater, with very low combat power. However, the Joy Leech is very soft, almost undetectable, allowing it to infiltrate human bodies invisibly."

Dongfang Yun glanced at the unconscious Gu Zi, frowned, and said: "You’re saying Gu Zi is like this because the Joy Leech entered her body?"

"Yes." Song Yun nodded: "It must be when we were avoiding the Ink Scale Python underwater, it infiltrated her body."

Dongfang Yun urgently said: "Then quickly remove the Joy Leech and wake Gu Zi up."

"The Joy Leech is already dead," Song Yun pointed at the corner of Gu Zi’s mouth, "The Joy Leech dies within two hours after entering a human’s body, turning into black blood, which is then expelled. This black blood is the Joy Leech."

Dongfang Yun was more puzzled the more she listened and asked: "If that’s the case, why isn’t Gu Zi awake?"

Song Yun said: "Because she’s not detoxified yet."

Dongfang Yun held Gu Zi’s hand, feeling it was burning hot, and nervously asked: "What toxin? Can you detoxify it?"

Song Yun rubbed his nose, awkwardly saying: "The Joy Leech is named because its toxin can stimulate a person’s desires, and if these desires aren’t released, the person would die. That’s why it’s called Joy Leech."

"Ah!" Dongfang Yun exclaimed in surprise, shyly lowering her head, and frowned asking: "Then... what should we do now?"

Song Yun shook his head: "There’s no other way unless Gu Zi... um, well, otherwise she’ll die."

Dongfang Yun tightened her grip on Gu Zi’s hand, not knowing what to decide.

At that moment, Gu Zi moaned: "I’m so hot, Song Yun, what’s wrong with me?"

She sat up straight, her gaze fixed on Song Yun, her eyes hazy, striving to maintain some clarity.

Song Yun held Gu Zi, showing a serious expression, and explained: "Gu Zi, you’re poisoned, and only by uniting with me can you save your life. So now, you need to make a decision."

Gu Zi’s already flushed cheeks gave no indication whether she was shy.

After a second of silence, she suddenly threw herself into Song Yun’s embrace, murmuring: "Song Yun, I love you."

Under the influence of the toxin, at this moment she released her inner affection for Song Yun.

Dongfang Yun, watching nearby, trembled, feeling her earlobes burning hot, extremely embarrassed.

Song Yun knew it was inevitable for him and Gu Zi, with Dongfang Yun watching, making him feel awkward.

He held Gu Zi, saying to Dongfang Yun: "Little Yun, you should go out and wait."

"Okay."

Dongfang Yun replied, and walked outside.

She glanced back, seeing Song Yun and Dongfang Yun already kissing, suddenly feeling a bit lost, thinking if only it were herself who was poisoned.

"Dongfang Yun, what are you thinking!"

Silently scolding herself, Dongfang Yun quickened her pace and left.

Deep within the cave, without anyone else, Song Yun extinguished the bonfire, then lay on the ground with Gu Zi.

Thunder and Earth Fire, turning rain and clouds.

It is unknown how much time had passed, Song Yun and Gu Zi together achieved great harmony in life.

The two embraced each other, gazing at one another, long speechless.

They hadn’t anticipated that their union would be due to a leech.

Gu Zi snuggled in Song Yun’s arms, no longer as flamboyant as before, like a little woman, softly saying: "Song Yun, from now on, I’m your woman, you must treat me well."

Song Yun brushed Gu Zi’s nose, smiling: "Have you seen me treat my own woman poorly?"

"Hehe."

Gu Zi giggled, resting her head on Song Yun’s chest, looking sweetly at the sparking remains of the bonfire stack, suddenly saying: "Song Yun, actually Sister Dongfang also likes you."

Song Yun nodded: "I know."

Gu Zi asked suspiciously: "How do you know?"

Song Yun brushed his hair and arrogantly said: "I’m so handsome, so kind, such an excellent man, who wouldn’t like me?"

"Bah, shameless." Gu Zi pouted, but then said: "But I think you’re indeed getting more handsome the more I look."

Song Yun laughed: "Is this how you praise your husband?"

Gu Zi giggled and pointed outside: "When we leave the Himalayas, I’ll suggest Sister Dongfang move into Azure Dragon Villa to keep me company, then you find a chance to win over Sister Dongfang and make her your woman too."

Song Yun smirked: "Gu Zi, you’re truly a good wife, considering everything for me so thoroughly."

Gu Zi replied: "I’m helping Sister Dongfang. Otherwise, she’s loving too hard."

"Alright, I’ll thank you on her behalf."

Song Yun smiled, reaching out to tickle Gu Zi.

Gu Zi dared not laugh loudly and quickly begged for mercy.

After playing for a while and dressing up, Song Yun took out a High-level Vast Essence Pill and handed it to Gu Zi, saying: "This pill can help you advance to the SS-level pinnacle. You should stay here and cultivate for a while, once you’ve progressed, we’ll continue on our way."

Gu Zi’s eyes lit up: "This is the elixir you gave Sister Dongfang earlier, such strong medicinal power, truly impressive."

"I’ll go out first, you take the pill and quickly start cultivating."

Song Yun advised, and under Gu Zi’s reluctant gaze, he walked out.

Outside, he saw the rest of Team X sitting around the campfire, anxiously waiting, except for Dongfang Yun, who seemed relatively relaxed, knowing the truth.

However, Song Yun could clearly see a hint of resentfulness in her eyes.

It seemed she’s jealous.

"Captain, how’s Gu Zi?"

As soon as Song Yun appeared, Gu Man immediately rushed up to ask.

They were all from Gu Village, so compared to others, Gu Man was more worried about Gu Zi’s safety.

Song Yun said: "It’s all fine now, I gave her an elixir pill and she’s currently in seclusion. She might come out later."

Hearing this, everyone immediately felt at ease.

Lu Tiange stood up and scolded furiously: "Song Yun, earlier Junior Sister Dongfang and Gu Zi were changing clothes, barging in like this, how is it different from being a pervert?"

Lu Tiange had held back for a long time, and seeing Song Yun come out, he finally lashed out, accusing Song Yun of being a pervert.

Lin Jun and Gu Man both looked at Song Yun, wanting to hear his explanation.

Rescuing someone was one thing, but preserving a girl’s reputation was another.

Song Yun glanced at Lu Tiange, not holding much hope for his character, scoffed and said: "When I entered the cave earlier, Little Yun had already dressed, and I didn’t touch her, you can ask Little Yun about this."

Everyone turned to Dongfang Yun, who immediately nodded and said: "Song Yun is right."

Lu Tiange frowned and asked again: "Then what about Gu Zi? What did you do to her, why did it take so long to come out?"

Song Yun let out a cold laugh and said: "Earlier, the situation was urgent, I indeed saw Gu Zi’s body, even completely."

"Ah! You pervert!" Lu Tiange shouted angrily, calling on Lin Jun, Gu Man, Lin Xiang, and others: "Hurry up and arrest the pervert."

Lu Tiange was enthusiastic, but Song Yun’s next words left him stunned.

"Calling someone a pervert, I looked at my own woman, do I need to submit an application to someone else? You’re really insane!"

Song Yun looked at Lu Tiange with disdain, not giving him any face, and started cursing outright.

He used to consider Lu Tiange as a teammate, but now he no longer felt that way.

Some people are just shameless, disrespectful.

Lu Tiange was such a person, even previously saved by Song Yun, he felt no gratitude.

Being scolded by Song Yun, Lu Tiange was stunned, his face red with shame.

He said in a gruff voice: "Song Yun, you say Gu Zi is your woman, is that your call?"

"Oh, I’ve got to report my relationship to you?"

Song Yun coldly laughed and said: "When Gu Zi comes out of seclusion, if she says she’s not my woman, I’ll kill myself to apologize, is that enough?"