Chapter 1457: Like the Passing of Water

In a daze, Qian Cangyi heard a loud shout amidst the darkness.

"Don't come any closer!"

Qian Cangyi slowly opened his eyes. His vision was blurred, as if shrouded in mist, making it impossible to see clearly.

"Don't kill me! I'll give you whatever you want!" The voice came again.

Qian Cangyi shook his head hard, propping himself up with his right hand and slowly crawling to his feet. But his legs were weak, and he fell back to the ground. His left hand pressed against his temples, and he felt his consciousness returning to his body.

"Help!" The cry was closer now.

This is... Qi Yue's voice.

Qian Cangyi looked toward the direction the sound came from. His blurred vision turned into doubles, then became clear. Then, he saw Qi Yue running toward him, his expression panicked and helpless, with the mysterious figure closely following behind him, gripping the hilt of the sword at his waist in a reverse hold.