The moment she fell downward, Ji Yunshu’s mind was blank!

Even so, she still desperately clutched that piece of white cloth in her hand.

At the same time, the moment she fell, her back struck hard against solid stones, and tangled tree branches continuously “gnawed” at her body relentlessly.

The intense dizziness from her head made her feel nauseous.

As this overwhelming nausea surged, a figure leaped down from above, firmly grasping her pain-wracked body. The downward momentum wrapped the two figures into a ball.

They rolled down just like that!

Ji Yunshu could almost feel that the person holding her was using all his strength to protect her.

She also vaguely heard him say something.

“I won’t allow you to leave me again!”

The warm dampness rushed against her sensitive earlobe, and that tingling sensation gradually made her lose consciousness.

…

She didn’t know how long had passed.

Ji Yunshu woke to a wave of pain.

She raised her hand to press her temple, groaning softly from the pain.

Blinking her opening and closing eyes, she finally saw clearly the scene before her.

Before her blazed a roaring fire, sparks flying and popping open bit by bit like popcorn, illuminating this small, dark cave.

It was formed by standing rock cliffs that curved into a semicircular arch at the top. The rock walls were covered with climbing ivy, with water dripping down from the leaves.

Drop by drop!

Like jumping musical notes, they sounded extremely pleasant in the quiet cave!

Ji Yunshu moved her neck, and the clothing covering her body slid to the side.

“You’re awake?”

Jingrong’s worried voice sounded beside her.

She glanced sideways and saw Jingrong wearing white undergarments, leaning against the rock wall behind him, eyes closed, head lowered. His long legs—one stretched out, one bent—and his arm resting weakly on the bent knee.

Although Ji Yunshu was separated from him by a small distance!

Although his head was lowered, she still clearly saw the wound on his face scratched by tree branches. Because it hadn’t been treated, the bloodstains were still clearly visible.

“You’re injured?”

As she spoke, she extended her slender arm, her fingertip about to touch Jingrong’s face.

But…

Jingrong raised his hand, blocking her extended fingertip.

“I’m fine!” His tone was somewhat weak.

“But your face…”

“Minor injury.”

Jingrong held her cold hand in his palm and lifted his weary eyelids to look at Ji Yunshu.

After a long pause, he finally said:

“In the future, don’t do this again.”

His voice echoed in the cave, striking Ji Yunshu’s heart.

She remained silent, yet her heart began beating violently without warning, as if it wanted to jump from her chest right out of her throat.

“Ugh!”

Suddenly, Jingrong pressed his chest. His originally calm brows furrowed in pain, and he spat out a mouthful of blood.

Ji Yunshu’s eyes tightened. She immediately reacted, her gaze falling on Jingrong’s chest.

The white clothing was gradually being stained red by fresh blood, seeping out bit by bit from between the fingers of the hand pressed against it.

“Let me see.”

Ji Yunshu got up and crouched before him, preparing to examine his chest wound.

“I’m fine.”

“You’re bleeding and you still say you’re fine.”

She domineeringly removed his hand and carefully removed the clothing from his body, revealing his wheat-colored skin and solid, powerful chest.

Moreover, his eight-pack abs were clearly visible.

This man’s physique was truly alluring!

And as Ji Yunshu peeled away the layers of clothing from his body, Jingrong’s pale lips curved slightly upward.

Carrying an inexplicable smile.

Ji Yunshu focused on examining the wound on his chest and didn’t notice.

The pierced flesh carried wood splinters, and fresh blood was still flowing out continuously.

“This was pierced by a wooden branch. The wound is quite deep. Inside, there must still be residual wood splinters. I need to clean it thoroughly before bandaging, otherwise the wood splinters left in the flesh will cause infection.”

“It doesn’t hurt!” Jingrong’s voice was hoarse.

“In front of me, there’s no need to show off.”

She saw through him!

Jingrong’s smile intensified. The pain in his chest disappeared completely because Ji Yunshu was so worried about him.

She raised her eyes and happened to see the smile reflected in Jingrong’s weak eyes.

“At a time like this, you can still smile!”

“Yunshu.” He called her name.

“Mm?”

“If it’s because I’m injured that you’re so worried about me, then I’d rather every day I…”

Before he could finish speaking, Ji Yunshu covered his mouth.

And said seriously, “Don’t say such things.”

Jingrong’s eyes looked directly at her, instantly curving up like two blooming poppy flowers, making Ji Yunshu somewhat greedy.

It must be said, this affectionate yet weary gaze revealed all of a man’s masculine hormones.

Ji Yunshu quickly averted her gaze, saying, “I’ll go find some medicinal herbs.”

As she stood up, her hand also left Jingrong’s mouth, but the next moment, her wrist was restrained by Jingrong.

“Don’t go.”

In his tone was unprecedented fear.

“I’m just going out to find some medicinal herbs. I’ll be right back.”

“It’s already dark outside. Don’t…”

“If your wound isn’t treated, something will really happen. You were injured to save me. I can’t just watch and do nothing.”

She withdrew her hand, tucking it into her sleeve, resolutely turning to leave the cave.

Jingrong wanted to pull her back, but helplessly, his body’s functions didn’t allow it.

Actually, this wasn’t his only injury!

To protect Ji Yunshu well, as they rolled down from above, his body had been pierced by countless wounds.

But he had been forcing himself to hold on, carrying Ji Yunshu into this cave, planning to continue holding on until Lang Bo brought people to find them here.

Yet unexpectedly, this wound on his chest so uselessly began to hurt.

He clenched his fist and let it drop on the rock surface of the ground, struggling to support his heavy body.

But if he moved even slightly more, his body’s veins tore at him heart-wrenchingly!

Unable to move!

He could only sit in place, his gaze constantly watching the cave entrance, his heart in turmoil. The feeling of worry grew more and more intense as time passed.

Until—

In his blurry vision, a slender figure gradually appeared, staggering forward. One hand held a large pile of firewood, the other carefully held a bamboo tube and some medicinal herbs.

After tossing the firewood into the fire, she quickly walked before Jingrong.

Covered in sweat!

“I found medicinal herbs called Eight Ghost Root. I also collected some dew. When I apply the medicine, it will hurt a bit. Bear with it.”

Seeing her return safely, Jingrong finally breathed a sigh of relief.

“I thought…”

Before he finished speaking, he gasped for breath, his eyelids drooping weakly.

His body fell toward Ji Yunshu’s shoulder.

“Jingrong?”

This was the first time Ji Yunshu called his name.