The Legend of the Medical Concubine

Chapter 342: The Journey Home

The bandits fled like lost dogs, leaving only Bai Zixuan, Lin Ruoxue and Xiaoxuan at the exit of the mountain stronghold. Bai Zixuan's tense nerves finally relaxed, he took a long breath, his body swayed slightly, and a tired smile appeared on his face. In that smile, there was the satisfaction of completing the mission, but also the weakness after the battle.

Lin Ruoxue looked at Bai Zixuan, her heart full of gratitude and heartache. Her clear eyes flashed with a gentle light, and she walked forward slowly, reaching out her hand to gently hold Bai Zixuan's arm. "Are you okay?" Her voice was as gentle as the spring breeze, and it carried a trace of concern and tension that was difficult to conceal, brushing across Bai Zixuan's heart.

Bai Zixuan turned his head slightly and looked at Lin Ruoxue. The moment his eyes met Lin Ruoxue's, they became particularly gentle, as if all the stars in the world were gathered in them. "I'm fine, Ruoxue. As long as you are safe." His voice was a little hoarse, but still firm and powerful, like a ringing bell, with a reassuring power. He raised his hand slightly, wanting to touch Lin Ruoxue's hand, but paused in mid-air, as if he was a little hesitant.

Xiaoxuan also ran to Bai Zixuan's side, raised her head, and her eyes were still flashing with fear and tears. "Brother Bai, can we really leave now?" She asked in a low voice, holding the corner of Bai Zixuan's clothes tightly with her little hands, as if that was her only support after this turmoil.

Bai Zixuan squatted down and gently wiped away the tears on Xiaoxuan's face. "Yes, Xiaoxuan. We can go home now." He said with a smile, his eyes full of doting. When he stood up, his eyes involuntarily fell on Lin Ruoxue again, and his eyes contained thousands of words.

The three of them slowly walked out of the gate of the mountain stronghold. Their friends were waiting outside the gate. Because there were many bandits and it was dark, while Bai Zixuan went in to rescue people, his friends stayed outside to clean up other bandits.

After a night of fierce fighting, the afterglow of the morning sun shone through the mountains and forests, covering everything with a golden-red veil. The breeze gently blew through the leaves, making a rustling sound, as if playing a peaceful melody for them. The birds sang happily on the branches, as if celebrating their escape.

Lin Ruoxue raised her head, looked at the sky, and took a deep breath. The fresh air rushed into her lungs, making her feel extremely comfortable. "Finally out." She said softly, and the big stone in her heart finally fell to the ground. She turned her head to look at Bai Zixuan, her eyes were full of complex emotions, gratitude, admiration, and a little bit of shyness that was not easy to detect.

Bai Zixuan nodded slightly. "This won't happen again." He said, looking into the distance, as if making a solemn oath. His heartbeat accelerated unconsciously. In this quiet atmosphere, he felt more and more clearly the weight of Lin Ruoxue in his heart.

Xiaoxuan jumped among them, picking wild flowers on the roadside from time to time. "Master, Brother Bai, do you think the flowers I picked are beautiful?" She asked with a smile. Her innocent smile was as bright as the sun, dispelling the previous haze.

Lin Ruoxue walked gently to Bai Zixuan's side, and the corners of their clothes touched lightly in the breeze. "This time it's really thanks to you, Bai Zixuan. If it weren't for you, I really don't know what I would do." Lin Ruoxue said softly, her cheeks slightly flushed, and she lowered her head and didn't dare to look directly into Bai Zixuan's eyes.

A warm feeling surged in Bai Zixuan's heart. He hugged Lin Ruoxue and said softly, "Ruoxue, I am willing to protect you. From the first time I saw you, I..." His voice trembled slightly, and when the words came to his lips, he was too shy to say them.

Lin Ruoxue's heart trembled suddenly. She raised her head and met Bai Zixuan's fiery gaze. When their eyes met, it seemed as if time had stopped at this moment. Everything around them became so beautiful and peaceful, with only the sound of each other's heartbeats echoing in the air.

As their footsteps gradually went farther and farther, the village gradually disappeared behind them. The forest returned to its former tranquility, as if the fierce battle had never happened. Only the occasional breeze, with a faint smell of blood, reminded people of what had happened here.