Chapter 388: Stranger Woman
“Oh, come on. Little Fairy, you protect me? I should be the one protecting you,” Molly said disdainfully.
After that, she released her hand from the Little Fairy and moved to sit in front of Lin Ye, propping her chin with her hands and gazing up at him adoringly. She had to admit, the way Lin Ye frowned in thought was truly unique and quite attractive to girls.
If he wasn’t Madam Xue Bilian’s man, she would have fought with the Little Fairy for him. She was a woman too, and she had the right to pursue her own happiness.
Thinking this, a cold smile inadvertently flickered across Molly’s face.
She understood it clearly now. Besides Madam Xiao, everyone else here, including that stranger woman, secretly liked this young man in front of them.
They wished they could have devoured him right then and there. She had to be wary of them.
The stranger woman suddenly said, “Madam Xiao, it’s getting dark soon.
Can you lead us out of this terrifying jungle? My Miss Mo Lian told me before that Commander Fei Bufan no longer trusts you. You must be being secretly tracked by the commander’s men for coming here to find your son behind his back.” The stranger woman’s words startled everyone.
The Little Fairy said, “Don’t talk nonsense. Madam Xiao is so skilled, how could she be tracked without knowing it?
Right, Madam Xiao? They don’t believe you, but I, Little Fairy, believe you. And your son, he surely believes you too. Isn’t that right, little brother?” As soon as she finished speaking, she turned to look at Lin Ye. Lin Ye was sitting beside her, his expression so bizarrely strange. No one knew what he was thinking at this very moment.
Lin Ye looked up at the Little Fairy and smiled, but said nothing.
Madam Xiao looked at her son and sighed, “That’s right, someone did indeed follow me into this forest. But I really didn’t notice, I just felt it.”
“Then… aren’t we in even more danger? Madam Xiao, what is going on?” Molly’s emotions suddenly became agitated. She stood up from in front of Lin Ye and circled him. The Little Fairy said, “Sister Molly, stop pacing in front of me. You’re making my eyes dizzy.” Molly pouted unhappily, gave the Little Fairy a cold smile, and said no more.
The stranger woman stood up, hands behind her back, and paced in front of them before suddenly stopping in front of Lin Ye. Her eyes filled with affection, she stared intently at Lin Ye and said, “Little brother, my lady truly didn’t misjudge you. You are a man worthy of a woman’s lifelong commitment. It’s just a shame I won’t see that day. I… I’m going to die soon…”
Everyone was shocked. Lin Ye stared at the stranger woman with confusion. Molly, however, was uninterested and sat there silently.
The Little Fairy glanced at the stranger woman, also saying nothing. But Madam Xiao had a different opinion. Madam Xiao had known from the moment they found them.
The stranger woman had been injured by a monster and was poisoned. She probably wouldn’t live much longer. She had intended to treat her, but there was no medicine.
Furthermore, the stranger woman had missed the best time for treatment. Even with medicine, her life couldn’t be saved.
For this reason, Madam Xiao hadn’t revealed it, afraid of causing panic. She hadn’t expected the stranger woman to mention it when she realized she couldn’t hold on any longer.
Lin Ye stared at the stranger woman and was surprised to find her complexion worsening, losing its former rosy glow. Her lips began to turn purple. He said, “Sister-in-law, don’t worry, you’ll be fine. Mom, is there any medicine left? Give it to her. After all, she’s been through life and death with us. We can’t just stand by and watch someone die!” “My son, you’re right, we can’t just stand by and watch someone die, but… but… I have no medicine. I’m truly sorry. I’m so sorry.” Madam Xiao’s eyes welled up with tears as she spoke. Lin Ye’s heartfelt confession surprised her greatly.
She hadn’t expected her son to be so kind-hearted.
Lin Ye was right; he was a flesh-and-blood person with emotions, no different from any ordinary mortal. She had to find a way to make him stronger and a man different from others.
The Little Fairy and Molly looked at the stranger woman in astonishment. They also saw the changes in the stranger woman’s expression. Indeed, the stranger woman’s complexion was getting worse and worse. It was doubtful she would even survive the night… Seeking flowers.
A bitter smile appeared on the stranger woman’s face. “Little brother, you’re amazing, and I’ll always support you. But I also want to tell you that my lady truly likes you, I’m not lying to you. She sent me to find you and to find a way to protect you. You absolutely cannot let my lady down. You must find a way to escape from here. Otherwise, even if I die, I won’t rest in peace.”
Hearing the stranger woman’s words, Lin Ye couldn’t help but be moved. “Sister-in-law, don’t worry, I, Lin Ye, swear I won’t abandon you. Even if you unfortunately pass away, I will carry you out of this forest. I absolutely cannot let you become food for those monsters. I, Lin Ye, will keep my word.” “Little brother, with your words, sister-in-law is content.” As the stranger woman said this, tears streamed down her face. The Little Fairy and Molly felt a pang of sadness in their hearts.
Madam Xiao was touched by her son’s words and actions. She walked over and carefully examined the stranger woman’s injuries. She found that the poison had already spread to her organs, and it was beyond saving.
She could only sigh and shake her head at her son.
At the same time, she understood that the stranger woman’s skills weren’t that great. The reason she had held on until now without collapsing was her strong willpower. If she hadn’t been relying on her willpower, she would have died long ago.
The stranger woman saw the result in Madam Xiao’s eyes. She smiled and said, “Oh, I see several large wild fruits hanging on the vines of that tree ahead. Shall we go pick them?” Her words seemed to inject everyone with excitement. They all perked up, stood up, and looked in the direction the stranger woman had indicated.
Indeed, on a large tree ahead, green vines were wrapped around it, with several fruits resembling peaches hanging from the vines. The wild fruits were red and large, looking very tempting.
They hadn’t eaten for two days, only managing to survive by absorbing some water from the tree trunks. Everyone was already feeling their strength waning. If they didn’t find food soon, it would be over. The sudden appearance of wild fruits was an irresistible temptation for everyone.
