Ugh!0

A retching sound was followed by a mouthful of blood being violently expelled. Mixed in with the blood were fragments of ruptured organs,  a grim testament to how serious the injuries were.0

Yet, despite the horror of it, the one coughing up blood was actually in better condition compared to another.0

Sima Wenjie’s eyes filled with worry as he glanced at the man lying on his second sister’s back. That man was their eldest brother, Sima Xian.0

Earlier, he had used a secret technique to ignite his essence, swallowed a Blood-Burning pill, and then fought two wood-element draconic serpents on his own.0

In the final moment, when all six serpents summoned by the Blue Musk Gathering Serpent Banner struck, Sima Xian had desperately shoved his second sister, Sima Huiniang, aside and faced the brunt of the attack. As a result, his injuries had become so severe that his life was hanging by a thread.0

“Third Brother, stop being distracted! Stay alert and find a safe place for us to rest.” commanded Sima Huiniang.4

Her tone was urgent yet composed, snapping Sima Wenjie back to his senses. He quickly scanned his surroundings and soon located an empty room.0

After a brief inspection to ensure relative safety, he ushered everyone inside. The moment he relaxed, a wave of dizziness hit him.0

“Second Sister, what about Big Brother...?”0

“He’s not dead yet, so what are you worrying about?!” Sima Huiniang shot him a glare before tossing him a bottle of pills.0

She then pulled out a heap of other pills, quickly sorting through them before stuffing several directly into the unconscious Sima Xian’s mouth.  Finally, she poured a bottle of golden...0