Just as Wei Changtian expected, Zhili secretly found Xu Quan while Zhang San was "taking a nap" outside the door.
In the moonlight, the two of them looked at each other, one a little eager and the other a little surprised.
But maybe he also guessed that the separation would come. Xu Quan, who was lying on the bed, quickly shook his head gently and said with difficulty:
"Demon King, don't worry about me, just go."
"..."
Even though his acupoints were sealed, he could still move and speak.
Of course, this was not because Xu Quan had any powerful means, but simply because Wei Changtian deliberately let some water slide and deliberately did not seal several of Xu Quan's secondary veins when he took action.
Otherwise, how could the two of them "talk to each other" since the latter could not speak or move?
"If I don't leave, I can't watch you die like this."
Her embroidered eyebrows were slightly clustered, and she gave a decisive answer: "I saw it when I came here, and Wei Changtian was already asleep."
"I asked my men to pick us up outside the city. As long as we can escape from the city, he won't be able to find us even if he finds us."
"Okay, now is not the time to talk about this. I will take you out of here first..."
As he spoke, Zhili took a step closer and stretched out his hand to pick Xu Quan up on his back.
But as soon as she touched the latter's arm, she felt Xu Quan's resistance.
"Demon King..."
Gritting his teeth and pulling his hand back, Xu Quan's eyes were very determined, and it seemed that he had already made his decision.
"Thank you for coming to save me."
"But I won't run away, I can't run away, and I can't escape..."
Can't run away, can't run away, can't escape.
Xu Quan said three negatives in a row, which also represented three different reasons why he would not escape.
I won't escape, this is a subjective factor.
Xu Quan felt that the whole thing was because he had failed Wei Changtian first, so he should bear the corresponding price.
In other words, even if Wei Changtian wanted to kill him, Xu Quan believed that he "deserved it".
But he couldn't escape because he was undoubtedly afraid of involving Xu Suisui.
As Xu Quan's only relative in the world, Xu Suisui's position in Xu Quan's heart goes without saying.
Xu Quan knew very well that if he really succeeded in escaping, Wei Changtian would definitely vent his anger on Xu Suisui.
So even if it's just for his little sister, he can't escape.
Finally, as for "can't escape"...
This is better understood.
Xu Quan was well aware of Wei Changtian's methods and knew that the probability of him escaping was extremely slim, even if he had help from Zhili.
And once the escape fails, the consequences will undoubtedly be more serious, so it is better not to take the risk.
Based on the above three points, Xu Quan finally made the choice of "not escaping".
Although Zhili didn't know the specific reason for this, he could tell from Xu Quan's eyes that he was not trying to show off, but that he really had no intention of escaping.
"......good."
In the bright white moonlight, Zhili was stunned for a moment, and then gently took his hand back.
She didn't ask Xu Quan why he didn't run away, she just looked at the former and said seriously:
"But if Wei Changzhen really wants to kill you, I will still try my best to save you."
"...Demon King, why are you doing this?"
His eyes froze, Xu Quan smiled bitterly and shook his head: "You don't owe me anything, those three holy fruits are what I owe you."
"Speaking of which, I am actually the one who feels ashamed of you and took away your four holy fruits."
"So you really don't need to do anything else for me, let alone feel any guilt."
"I chose the path myself. That's my temperament and it has nothing to do with you."
"And how Mr. Wei will deal with me has nothing to do with you."
"But I still want to remind you, if you really want to get back the three holy fruits, don't disobey the young master."
"At least this way you should be able to save your life."
"Okay, please leave quickly. If you don't leave, you will be noticed by others..."
Waving his hands feebly, Xu Quan quickly finished what he wanted to say.
It's hard to tell whether what he said really means that the matter has nothing to do with Zhili, or whether he doesn't want Zhili to be implicated.
But in Zili's heart, the reason is undoubtedly the latter.
"you......"
Biting his lip, Zili recalled the scene when Xu Quan placed the holy fruit in front of him during the day, and a trace of tenderness that he had never seen before flashed in his eyes.
In fact, she also understood that what Xu Quan said was true and she didn't owe Xu Quan anything at all.
If it weren't for Xu Quan and Yang Liushi, the Holy Fruit would not have been taken away at all, and he would not be threatened by Wei Changtian.
In other words, I am the victim, and the man in front of me can only be regarded as "self-inflicted" at best.
But Zhili couldn't bear any hatred towards Xu Quan, but instead...
"I see."
He nodded slightly, took a deep breath, and his face gradually became calm.
She seemed to have figured something out and took a few steps back as if she was about to leave.
But just before she was about to push the door open, she turned back, looked at Xu Quan and said word by word:
"But I still won't let you die."
"If Wei Changtian really wants to kill you, then he will have to kill me first."
"..."
The moonlight was still there, and the white skirt disappeared into the gap of the door that was slowly closed, leaving only Xu Quan with a dazed expression.
The latter looked at the re-closed door and slowly closed his eyes after a long while.
And at the same time...
"Ms. sir! Why is Xu Quan so dull!"
In the guest room next door, Yang Liushi pulled Wei Changtian's sleeve tightly and muttered with both anger and excitement:
"Zhilidu made it so clear! Doesn't he still understand other people's thoughts?"
"You're so stupid! You're not even one ten thousandth as good as my husband!"
"Well......"
Beside, the smile on Wei Changtian's face froze instantly.
"Liu Shi, are you praising me or scolding me?"
"Of course it's a compliment."
Yang Liushi blinked: "My husband deceived the slave family with just one poem."
"Aren't there a few younger sisters who were all deceived by my husband in just a few clicks?"
"Looking at Xu Quan again, he was still hesitant after being told this by Zili Li."
"Hmph, no wonder I haven't found a wife yet..."
"..."
With a slight snort, Yang Liushi expressed her "dissatisfaction" with Xu Quan's dullness.
Wei Changtian, on the other hand, touched his nose in embarrassment and said to himself that Yangliu Shi's ability to "point out mulberry trees and scold huai trees" is getting better and better now.
"Okay, no matter what, Xu Quan must know Zheli's intentions now, and our goal will be achieved."
Sighing helplessly in his heart, he quickly changed the topic: "Let's go back to the house and sleep. Remember to go to Xu Quan tomorrow morning to explain everything clearly."
"The slave family remembers it."
Yang Liushi glanced at the wall again and waved away the illusion array.
After the eavesdropping ended, the two quickly returned to their room, washed up and lay down on the bed.
After staring at the roof for a while, Wei Changtian was about to enter the dream path, but Yang Liushi suddenly turned over and asked in a low voice in confusion:
"Ms. sir, why do you think Zhi Li fell in love with Xu Quan?"
"I'm not saying that Xu Quan is not good, but it's just too sudden."
"Obviously Zhili wanted to kill him the day before yesterday. How could he be willing to sacrifice his life to save others today?"
"Is it just because Xu Quan returned the holy fruit to her?"
Lying on Wei Changtian's arm, Yang Liushi looked forward to the former giving her a reasonable explanation to answer the question that had troubled her for a quarter of an hour.
However, Wei Changtian just curled his lips and replied "nonsense".
"Because he is Xu Quan."
"..."
"Ms. sir, what kind of reason is this!"
"What I said is true. If he hadn't been Xu Quan, believe it or not, Zhili wouldn't have cared about his life or death."
"I do not believe!"
"If you don't believe me, throw me down and go to sleep!"
After saying the last sentence, Wei Changtian quickly closed his eyes.
Yang Liushi, on the other hand, still opened his eyes and muttered in confusion: