Up and Down

Standing by the edge of Ghost Cliff, Gu Shenwei managed to get his head together with much difficulty and began to practice the seventh chapter of Wayless Qigong.

The chill within his body, nevertheless, did not abate as a result. Instead, the rapid circulation of Genuine Qi in his meridians caused a frigid pain. Gu Shenwei clenched his teeth and endured for some time, but was finally unable to hold on any longer and fell headlong on the ground.

When he woke up, he saw Maid Lotus kneeling beside him while wiping sweat off him using a silk handkerchief. Her hair was somewhat messy and she looked deeply concerned, as if she was in as much pain as him.

"I'll let you die now if you beg me to," Maid Lotus said in a soft and soothing voice. Her other hand was clutching her sword shaft.