Mo Liancheng, knowing he was injured, feared unexpected incidents on the road and had prepared some poison for self-defense.
He wouldn't use it unless it was absolutely necessary.
It had just come in handy...
Qu Tan'er watched the shocking scene unfold, nearly dropping the Soul Separation Flute.
It almost scared her to death...
After killing three Black Jade Spiders, Qu Tan'er came down.
However, as Mo Liancheng had just exerted his Inner Strength, fresh blood spilled from his mouth again.
"Liancheng!" she exclaimed in panic, forgetting to use a formal address.
"It's okay. Don't worry." Mo Liancheng gently embraced her, his weight leaning slightly on her. He had initially wanted her to handle it, but, as a man, he really struggled with that notion. If it came down to having a woman protect him, it might not seem a big deal if word got out, but the memory wouldn't be too pleasant...
