Chapter 30: 30. Sleep Talking
In the wilderness like this, the most comfortable place was undoubtedly the carriage they had traveled in.
But right now, Bibi Dong was still inside.
Qian Xunji hesitated, unable to just ask Bibi Dong to leave.
If he went inside, there was a high chance Bibi Dong would have an outburst again.
Qian Renxue naturally thought of the carriage as well and said softly, "Dad, it's okay. I'll stay with Jue."
Qian Xunji looked at Qian Renxue, thought for a moment, and then nodded slightly.
"Alright, if anything happens, call us right away."
"Yes, I understand," Qian Renxue replied earnestly, nodding.
She gently stroked Qian Renjue's slightly swollen cheek.
Inside the carriage.
Seeing Qian Xunji carrying the two siblings towards the carriage, Bibi Dong panicked.
She quickly stood up, intending to move to the other side of the carriage. Having knelt for so long, her steps were wobbly, and she stumbled onto the cushion.
After rubbing her eyes, she sat upright, taking deep breaths to calm her racing heart, her eyes fixed on the curtain of the carriage door.
Qian Xunji held the two siblings and noticed the slight tremor of the carriage, causing him to frown.
However, the carriage soon returned to stillness. Putting his worries aside, he lifted the two children into the carriage.
Qian Renxue held Qian Renjue close, the two children huddled together.
Lifting the curtain, Qian Renxue's red eyes glanced at Bibi Dong, who was sitting there with her eyes closed, seemingly meditating.
Qian Renjue, holding onto Qian Renxue, also glanced at Bibi Dong.
At this moment, Bibi Dong finally couldn't hold back anymore.
With a stiff face and concealed concern, she opened her eyes and looked at her children.
No searching was needed; Bibi Dong and Qian Renjue's gazes locked.
Seeing Qian Renjue's pale face and lips, Bibi Dong's heart trembled, her throat tightening.
After having just crossed the Hell Road, Bibi Dong's purple eyes still carried residual killing intent.
With just one glance, Qian Renjue instinctively shrank back, fear welling up in his eyes.
The lingering killing intent made his small body tremble, shivering in the cold.
Unable to resist, he buried his head into Qian Renxue's embrace, snuggling closer to her.
"Sister..."
"Yes, I'm here," Qian Renxue quickly positioned her body between Bibi Dong and Qian Renjue, gently patting his trembling body.
She led him to the cushion opposite Bibi Dong.
Seeing Qian Renjue's fearful and evasive actions, Bibi Dong's purple eyes instantly lost their light, her face turning deathly pale.
Panic and heartbreak overwhelmed her.
Jue... Is he afraid of her? Is he avoiding her?
The thought twisted Bibi Dong's heart in agony, leaving her feeling weak and powerless.
Qian Renxue placed Qian Renjue in the corner, letting him rest his head on her lap.
Gently, she stroked his head, softly coaxing, "Jue, be good. Everything will be better after some sleep. Sister will stay with you."
"Mm, thank you, Sis..." Qian Renjue's weak voice still carried a sobbing tone.
He curled up slightly, burying his head in Qian Renxue's lap, as if only in this way he could feel some sense of security.
Bibi Dong sat motionless like a statue, watching Qian Renjue.
It was as if she had killed her own child with her own hands. (Well, you almost)
Bibi Dong wanted to cry but couldn't shed a single tear. Her eyes hurt, her throat hurt, and her heart hurt even more.
Would Jue never think of her again in the future?
She didn't dare to think about it!
...
Outside.
Not long after Qian Renxue and the others entered the carriage, Qian Xunji called out to the two elders, Chrysanthemum and Ghost, to prepare for departure.
"Ghost, you drive the carriage. Be steady."
"Don't worry, Your Majesty. I'm familiar with the road. I guarantee we won't disturb Young Master Jue," Ghost Douluo said confidently.
"Good, let's go. Don't stop on the way. The sooner we return, the better." Qian Xunji sat next to Ghost Douluo, casting a glance back at the carriage door, still feeling a bit uneasy.
"Understood!"
Ghost Douluo responded softly, then gently flicked the whip over the backs of the three fine horses. The carriage began to move slowly.
Beside him, Chrysanthemum Douluo gave Ghost Douluo a strange look.
This guy was gentler to the horses than to his dear best friend.
Inside the carriage.
Though well insulated, making the sound of the wheels nearly inaudible, the carriage's gentle swaying was unavoidable.
Qian Renxue was focused on coaxing Qian Renjue to sleep.
The rocking of the carriage made her lose focus for a moment, and she paused in surprise.
She noticed two indentations on the cushion next to her.
Qian Renxue furrowed her delicate brows and lifted her slightly reddened eyes to look toward Bibi Dong.
Bibi Dong and Qian Renxue locked eyes.
Bibi Dong's face showed neither joy nor sorrow, but her hands hidden beneath her sleeves were clenched into tight fists.
She gritted her teeth and slowly closed her eyes, swallowing her bitterness alone.
Maybe it was best for things to end this way.
Bibi Dong couldn't let go of Qian Renjue, but she also couldn't let go of the hatred in her heart!
After all, sooner or later, Qian Renjue would hate her too.
As long as he was fine, as long as she knew he was fine, that would be enough.
But even though she understood this, Bibi Dong couldn't forget.
She couldn't forget Qian Renjue's persistence, his smiles, his kisses...
Every time she thought of Qian Renjue's warm, smiling eyes, now filled only with fear, her heart ached to the point of suffocation.
Qian Renxue looked at her, then at the indentations on the cushion, remaining silent. (She knew Bibi Dong peeked Renjue through the window.)
She lowered her head again, gently caressing Qian Renjue, taking out ointment from her pocket to reapply to his tear-streaked face.
...
From noon to evening, Qian Renjue showed no signs of waking up.
Because of him, neither Qian Renxue, Qian Xunji, nor Bibi Dong had any appetite.
Ghost Douluo's appetite had also diminished significantly.
Chrysanthemum Douluo looked at Ghost Douluo's strange behavior and found his own appetite lacking as well.
He thought his good partner must be ill, and seriously so.
At night, the gems outside the carriage sparkled under the moonlight.
If there had been any issues, Jiang Jun and Jiang Mo would have already dealt with them.
Ghost Douluo was more familiar with the night. Driving the carriage, he remained steady and skillful.
Inside the carriage, the luminous pearls embedded in the ceiling and corners emitted a faint glow.
Bibi Dong, since closing her eyes, hadn't opened them again.
Qian Renxue, being young, couldn't resist the sleepiness as the night deepened, her empty stomach no longer able to distract her.
She lay down with Qian Renjue, hugging him, her breathing gradually becoming steady and slow. Warmth enveloped her.
In the middle of the night, Qian Renjue suddenly trembled and murmured softly in his sleep.
"Sister..."
"Dad... Dad.. Sister..."
Sitting diagonally across from Qian Renjue, Bibi Dong suddenly opened her eyes at that moment.
Her beautiful purple eyes were bloodshot as she looked toward Qian Renjue.
"Jue..., my baby..."
Bibi Dong's lips trembled, her voice hoarse.
Seeing that Qian Renxue was still asleep, she carefully stood up, trembling, and quietly walked toward Qian Renjue.
"Sister... Dad..."
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