Douluo: A Century-old Legend I Am the Second Uncle Chenxin

Chapter 922 Awakening
The cave they were in was a secluded natural shelter, hidden in a bend in the valley.

The entrance of the cave is narrow, but the interior is spacious with a staggered layout. The light inside the cave is dim, but they have a lighting soul guide.

The top of the cave is high, the ground is flat and the rock walls are solid.

There is also a spring in the cave that provides water, and a simple stove is built.

They used the naturally separated areas in the cave to divide functional spaces, such as guard areas, rest areas, etc., to meet basic survival needs.

This is the convenience of soul masters: they can create anything quickly, and there are traces of people living here before.

In one of the rest caves.

Gao Cuilan stood quietly by, watching Ji Tiantian's meticulous movements. She held a soft cloth in her hand and gently wiped Yan Xiaolai's face, which was slightly flushed due to the high fever.

Ji Tiantian's expression was focused and gentle, as if she was performing a sacred ritual, and every movement was full of care.

Gao Cuilan was touched. She slowly approached and said softly, "Xiao Lai's high fever lasted for a whole day and night. It was really hard for you. Only by wiping him non-stop did his temperature gradually drop."

Hearing this, Ji Tiantian shook her head gently and said, "It's all what I should do. As long as he can get better soon, it doesn't matter what I do."

Gao Cuilan looked at her tired but determined eyes and felt distressed. "You haven't slept much this whole day and night, have you? Go get some sleep first. I'll help you watch over here."

Ji Tiantian shook her head stubbornly, and replied softly and stubbornly: "No need, Sister Cuilan, I'm really not sleepy."

Gao Cuilan saw this and gently embraced her in her arms, comforting her like she was coaxing a child: "Silly girl, don't hold on. Only if you take good care of yourself can you have the energy to take care of others."

Ji Tiantian's mood suddenly became low. She lowered her head and choked up, "Sister Cuilan, I'm really not sleepy. Xiaolan...he became like this because of me."

"Before, because he saved me, the wound on his back has not healed. This time, the lotus platform rolled down, and he was trying to protect me, so his injury became even more serious."

Gao Cuilan gently stroked her hair and said softly, "Tiantian, don't blame yourself. Xiao Lai protected you voluntarily and it was a subconscious reaction."

"He definitely wouldn't want to see you so sad. You should be happy that there is someone who is willing to do so much for you, right?"

Ji Tiantian was stunned for a moment after hearing this, and then a shy blush appeared on her face, "Sister Cuilan, what are you talking about?"

She turned her head away somewhat embarrassedly.

Gao Cuilan looked at her shy appearance and couldn't help laughing, "Hehe, you're still embarrassed. Look at you, my name is Xiao Lai, but you call me Xiao Lan every day. This is your exclusive name."

When Ji Tiantian heard this, a faint blush instantly appeared on her fair face, like the rising morning glow, both warm and shy.

She lowered her head, her eyes flashing with complex light.

Seeing this, Gao Cuilan suddenly had an idea in her mind, and she asked softly: "Tiantian, you like him, right? Does Xiao Lai know your feelings?"

Ji Tiantian lowered her eyes and her long eyelashes trembled slightly, like a butterfly flapping its wings about to fly.

She was silent for a while, then she said softly: "I don't know, Xiaolan is carefree and kind to everyone. I don't know if he...he has noticed my feelings."

There was a hint of embarrassment in her voice, but also some firmness and determination.

Gao Cuilan pursed her lips and said earnestly, "I see. This kind of thing needs to be done slowly. You can't be impatient. You are still young now and have a lot of time to get along and get to know each other. Over time, you will naturally understand."

For those who are just beginning to fall in love, this feeling still needs time to settle and be verified.

Gao Cuilan looked at Ji Tiantian's slightly confused yet expectant eyes and sighed softly.

She continued, "Tiantian, emotional matters are sometimes very subtle. They are not like what we do in our daily lives, where we can have clear goals and plans."

"Relationships require time, patience, and the gradual coming together of two hearts."

"Although Xiao Lai may not understand your feelings now, as long as you stay by his side, silently support him and care about him, he will feel it one day."

Ji Tiantian raised her head, a bright smile appeared on her face, her eyes shining, "Sister Cuilan, you are right. I will always be by his side, whether he needs me or not, I will be there."

Gao Cuilan looked at her determined eyes and smiled indifferently.

"Tiantian, feelings are often the most complicated and purest."

"You may feel very confused now. You don't know what Xiao Lai is thinking, and you don't know how to express it."

"But it's all part of growing up, it's a process that everyone goes through."

"Remember, there's nothing wrong with liking someone."

"It is important that you learn how to express your feelings correctly, while also learning to respect the other person's choice."

"No matter what the outcome is, you must not let yourself get caught up in entanglement and pain."

Hearing this, Ji Tiantian raised her head with a gleam of gratitude in her eyes, "Thank you, Sister Cuilan. I know what to do now."

Gao Cuilan felt relieved when she saw her eyes shining again.

Ji Tiantian is a smart girl. Just let her understand that feelings cannot be forced, but can only be cultivated slowly.

The road of love is never smooth, but no matter what, as long as they can face their feelings honestly and bravely pursue their own happiness, no matter what the result is, it will be a beautiful memory.

Because, this is enough.

Moreover, she also believed that as long as Ji Tiantian persisted, she would one day reap her own happiness.

If Chen Xiaojun knew about this, he would only say that Banla Girl is really precocious and her view on love is contagious.

"Okay, Tiantian, you go and have a rest first. I'll watch over Xiao Lai here, and I'll call you in time if anything happens." Gao Cuilan said softly.

Ji Tiantian hesitated for a moment, but finally nodded, "Okay, Sister Cuilan, I'll go and rest first. But if you have anything, be sure to call me in time."

Gao Cuilan smiled and nodded, "Don't worry, I will. Go and have a rest, you look so tired."

Ji Tiantian nodded slightly, then turned and left.

When she was halfway there, she suddenly stopped and looked back at Yan Xiaolai who was sleeping quietly on the folding bed.

Then she took a deep breath, as if to cheer herself up, before turning and leaving.

Gao Cuilan looked at Ji Tiantian's back as she left, feeling a mixture of emotion.

Suddenly, she looked back and found that Zhu Wuneng was also looking at her. Zhu Wuneng quickly looked away, and she couldn't help but smile sweetly.

………………

Chen Xiaojun slowly woke up from his deep sleep, his consciousness gradually returned, and everything around him began to become clear.

He moved slightly, and Su Ningxia, who was a little sleepy, woke up immediately. Her eyes brightened instantly, and she looked at Chen Xiaojun with concern, "Master, you're awake! How do you feel? Are you feeling unwell?"

Chen Xiaojun slowly opened his eyes, his gaze lingering on Su Ningxia's anxious face for a moment, and then he spoke hoarsely, "Water..."

His voice was weak and dry, obviously because he had not had water for a long time. Su Ningxia nodded softly, she turned around quickly, and almost ran to get warm water.

Well, she used her soul skills to quickly heat the water.

She picked up the cup of water carefully, afraid of disturbing Chen Xiaojun, and then gently handed it to his lips.

Chen Xiaojun struggled to sit up, but was obviously unable to do so.

"Help me up." Chen Xiaojun spoke again.

Upon hearing this, Su Ningxia immediately put down the cup of water and gently helped Chen Xiaojun up with both hands.

Her movements were gentle, which neither made Chen Xiaojun feel uncomfortable nor ensured that he sat firmly.

Chen Xiaojun then took the cup of water and drank it slowly.

With the nourishment of the warm water, Chen Xiaojun felt the dryness in his throat gradually ease, and his body seemed to have regained some strength.

After he finished drinking the water, he gently handed the cup to Su Ningxia and said, "Thank you, Ningxia. I'm fine, don't worry."

Although his voice was still a little weak, it was much clearer than before.

Su Ningxia took the cup of water, put it aside, then looked at Chen Xiaojun carefully again. Only after confirming that he was really fine did she breathe a sigh of relief.

"Master, you scared me to death. You've been unconscious for so long, I was really worried that something might happen to you."

She has been staying by Chen Xiaojun's side for the past two days, fearing that something might happen to him.

Chen Xiaojun's smile was like the warm spring sun, gently caressing Su Ningxia's heart, allowing her originally tense nerves to gradually relax.

He whispered, "I'm fine, right? Don't worry, I'm just a little sore and tired."

Su Ningxia nodded gently, her eyes full of pity, but a smile on her lips, "Well, then you should rest for a while and take good care of your body."

Chen Xiaojun nodded slightly, then asked, "How long have I been asleep?"

Su Ningxia replied softly, "It's been two days, Master."

Chen Xiaojun frowned when he heard this, "Then where is this place? Where are we?"

At this time, Chen Mu and others heard the sound and came and sat around Chen Xiaojun's bed.

They heard Chen Xiaojun's words, and Chen Mu explained: "Old Six, you finally woke up. This is the Youlanjian Valley where we fell before. We walked about ten miles south to find this relatively safe place."

Chen Xiaojun was a little surprised after hearing this, but he quickly regained his composure, "So close? We are really lucky."

Chen Mu smiled bitterly and spread his hands. "Looking at our current state, how far can we go? It's good enough if we can escape alive."

Chen Xiaojun nodded, "That's right. Two days and more than ten miles. It seems that the wolf bandits didn't catch up with us?"

Chen Mu shook his head. "No, if they were chasing us, they would have come a long time ago."

Then, he briefly recounted what had happened in the past two days, and concluded: "Since everything is fine now, there shouldn't be any problems in the future."

Chen Xiaojun was silent for a moment, looked around, and suddenly asked, "Where is Ma Liang? Why isn't he here?"

Chen Mu replied: "He is taking a walk outside."

Upon hearing this, Chen Xiaojun immediately ordered, "Old Eight, go find him. I have something to tell him."

Chen Shurui left in response, while Chen Xiaojun said to the others, "I feel much better now. You all should go out and have a rest. Don't crowd in here."

Su Ningxia also agreed: "Yes, the air is not good when there are too many people. You should go outside."

Chen Mu nodded in agreement, "Old Six is ​​right, Ningxia and I are enough here, everyone else should go and rest."

Upon hearing this, everyone dispersed, leaving only Chen Mu and Su Ningxia.

Soon, Ma Liang followed Chen Shurui in.

As soon as Ma Liang entered the room, he saw that Chen Xiaojun had woken up, with a look of joy on his face, "Sixth brother, you finally woke up! I was worried for a long time, I'm glad you woke up. By the way, what do you want to talk to me about? Is there anything you want me to do?"

Chen Xiaojun smiled slightly and motioned Ma Liang to come closer, "I'm fine, come here, I want to tell you something."

Ma Liang responded and walked to Chen Xiaojun, who whispered something in his ear.

After hearing this, Ma Liang showed a look of surprise on his face. He hesitated for a moment and looked at Chen Xiaojun with some suspicion, "Sixth Brother, what are you doing?"

Chen Xiaojun glanced at him and said, "Listen to me, go ahead and pay attention to your own safety!"

Although Ma Liang was confused, he nodded, turned around and left, secretly thinking about what Chen Xiaojun had told him.

Chen Mu looked at Ma Liang's departing back and signaled to Su Ningxia.

Su Ningxia's gaze lingered between Chen Mu and Chen Xiaojun for a moment, and finally she nodded, found an excuse and went out, leaving behind a quiet space.

As soon as Su Ningxia's figure disappeared, Chen Xiaojun slowly leaned against the head of the bed with a serious expression.

Seeing this, Chen Mu became even more confused and asked, "Tell me, what did you ask Ma Liang to do? Is it related to the Wolf Bandits?"

Chen Xiaojun shook his head slightly, and did not directly answer Chen Mu's question. He said tactfully: "Old Five, I just confirmed a guess. There are some things that are not convenient to tell you now."

Chen Mu rolled his eyes and said, "Okay, since you said so, I won't ask for now."

Chen Xiaojun glanced at Chen Mu, then slowly closed his eyes, as if thinking about something important.

After a while, when he opened his eyes again, he found Chen Mu holding the pot of "Ice and Fire" in his hand, looking at him with a smile and an amusement on his face.

Chen Xiaojun's gaze fell on the wine jug in Chen Mu's hand, and a faint smile appeared at the corner of his mouth, as if he had anticipated Chen Mu's behavior.

Chen Mu gently shook the wine jug in his hand, "Don't you have anything to tell me?"

Chen Xiaojun chuckled, "Oh~, I haven't seen you for two days, I missed you so much."

Chen Mu coughed twice, then said expressionlessly, "What else?"

Seeing this, Chen Xiaojun smiled even more, "Well, you have done a good job these two days. I will give you a chicken drumstick when you go back."

Chen Mu sighed helplessly, a trace of seriousness flashed in his eyes, "You are still in the mood to joke."

"Okay, what do you want to ask?" Chen Xiaojun finally put away his smile and asked calmly.

At this moment, the air seemed to freeze.

(End of this chapter)