Chapter 1444: Snow Qiong Blossom (Jiu Ge & Li Li Extra) (Part 2)
But Li Li used all her strength, finally managing to defeat that Ferocious Ice Bear. Then, another companion of the Ferocious Ice Bear arrived, a much larger one with Magic Power even higher than the previous bear.
This situation left Li Li feeling hopeless. Even with pills to replenish her magic power, she was exhausted and no matter how hard she tried, it seed impossible to defeat the second Ferocious Ice Bear.
Moreover, although Li Li excelled at Wind Magic, the Ferocious Ice Bear was an Ice Attribute beast, naturally having the upper advantage in a snowy battleground.
When Jiu Ge finally located the battlefield between Li Li and the Ferocious Ice Bear, he saw the Ferocious Ice Bear smack Li Li through the air.
Thus, Jiu Ge watched helplessly as the little maid servant he believed would always rember him was sent flying, landing heavily on the snow.
"No!" Jiu Ge shouted, his face paling as he rushed forward, heedless of the falling snow obscuring his vision.
Li Li lapsed into unconsciousness; the fall was too severe, and the previous battles had drained most of her magic power, leaving her unable to shield herself.
Jiu Ge dashed to the Ferocious Ice Bear, pulling out a fan made of refined steel, its cold gleam sharp, from the storage ring, quickly unleashing Wind Attribute Magic Power with a furious roar "Wind Sky Slash." The fan swung fiercely, forming a pale blue magic blade that surged towards the Ferocious Ice Bear.
This fan was crafted by Qin Sisi; Jiu Ge had Li Li disguise herself before purchasing it from a branch of the Midair City’s Gold Pavilion, knowing Qin Sisi often dealt with them in business.
Jiu Ge carried the fan with him always, and Qin Sisi was unaware that her crafted weapon was bought by him and treated as a treasure.
No Level Seven Demonic Beast could withstand the Demon Lord’s wrath; the pale blue magic blade struck the massive body of the Ferocious Ice Bear, cutting it instantly in half, with green Demon Beast Blood spraying out and staining the snow.
The mound-like body of the Ferocious Ice Bear finally collapsed with a heavy thunk.
Jiu Ge paid no attention to them, turning to rush beside Li Li, calling softly as he cradled her, pressing his fingers against her forehead to infuse magic power.
From wearing red to solely donning white, Li Li’s clothes changed from black and red to pure white.
Jiu Ge’s hair had turned white when his mother passed away suddenly, and Li Li’s long black hair transford to snowy white over ti, although her appearance remained young, seemingly not supposed to be like this.
Jiu Ge felt boundless sorrow surge within, knowing it was all because of him.
Under Jiu Ge’s treatnt, Li Li gradually regained consciousness, her normally placid expression instantly becoming excited when recognizing the person beside her: "Young Master, is it you?"
Jiu Ge nodded, softly replying, "It’s , Li Li, how do you feel?"
Li Li seed not to hear Jiu Ge’s inquiry, simply staring dumbly at him, murmuring, "Am I dreaming?"
She had been by Jiu Ge’s side since childhood, yearning for a hug from him for so many years, and now this wish had finally co true.
With a bitter smile, Jiu Ge placed Li Li’s hand on his cheek, speaking clearly, "Feel it, is it a dream?"
Li Li’s expression brightened with joy, "It’s real, it’s truly the Young Master, I’m not dreaming, Young Master, I thought I’d never et you again."
Jiu Ge comforted, "No, that brute has already been killed by , all is fine."
Li Li nodded vigorously with a smile, yet tears rolled uncontrollably down her cheeks; she hadn’t cried for a long ti but now, after fulfilling a long-held wish, she couldn’t help but cry.
"Young Master, happy birthday." Li Li said, enduring the pain, taking out a snow lotus from the storage ring.
This was her promise to Jiu Ge; she had kept her word and never disappointed him.
Jiu Ge gazed complexly at that snow lotus for a while, then lifted his hand to accept it, but imdiately cast it onto the snow.
Li Li looked at him in bewildernt, not understanding his intentions; previously he had liked the snow lotus very much, carefully placing it in a snow-white vase.
Jiu Ge said no more, carrying Li Li as he stood from the snow, magic wings leaving Beixuan Mountain, returning to his residence on God Eagle Mountain.
With precious herbs and Jiu Ge’s magic power, Li Li’s body gradually recovered.
However, during the battle with the Ferocious Ice Bear, she had been wounded in her Magic Source.
The damage to her Magic Source affected Li Li greatly; her Magic power decreased significantly, and the lifespan extension brought by Magic Level advancent was considerably reduced.
Adding it up, she had less than a hundred years to live.
Upon learning this news, Li Li’s expression remained unchanged, only speaking softly, "Being cared for by the Young Master like this, Li Li is already content; Young Master need not worry anymore about Li Li. Everyone has their fate; I am not bothered."
Jiu Ge frowned deeply as he looked at her, his lips moved but ultimately no sound ca out.
Li Li chuckled self-deprecatingly, continued saying, "I have disturbed Young Master these past few days; it’s ti for Li Li to leave, shouldn’t disturb Young Master’s practice."
Saying this, she stood up and walked towards the door.
The situation being what it was, she did not wish to show even a trace of sadness that Jiu Ge might see, she did not want his pity, which was not what she desired.
As Li Li walked past Jiu Ge, Jiu Ge suddenly grabbed her hand, said softly, "Stay."
Li Li’s heart skipped fiercely; she even suspected she had heard wrong.
Jiu Ge turned to her, "Stay."
Li Li looked at Jiu Ge in shock, increasingly doubting her ears, but seeing Jiu Ge’s sincere eyes, she knew he was indeed serious.
"Young Master, you don’t hate
anymore?" After pondering for a long ti, Li Li finally asked the question she had longed to but dared not ask.
After all, the fatal sword thrusting into Jiu Ge’s mother ca from her; she was Jiu Ge’s mother’s killer, with no right to seek his forgiveness.
Jiu Ge turned Li Li’s body, holding her shoulders replied, "I have never hated you."
"Young Master..." Li Li sobbed with joy, plunging into Jiu Ge’s warm embrace.
Jiu Ge embraced Li Li’s trembling body, silently sighing in his heart.
His lifespan still stretches far ahead; he still has much ti to do what he wishes, to think about those he wants to rember, but Li Li only has a few decades left.
He is willing to take years from his life and share them with Li Li, granting her happiness and joy, because none have loved him like she has.
The snow that had fallen for nearly a month finally ceased; the earth was covered in pure white, cloaked in silver, the sky washed blue, with faint floral scents wafting through the air.
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