Chapter 419 - 287: Parting Ways

Su... Mo?

Such a familiar name...

Who was it...

Nuobai’s consciousness was on the verge of collapse, plunging into a near-death state, her brain already incapable of thought, a chaotic fog.

She just felt that she had heard of this person somewhere, leaving a deep impression, very familiar, yet she couldn’t recall anything about him.

"Her pulse is very weak, adrenaline shot! Quick! Hurry!!!"

A surge of warmth spread from her neck, coursing through the veins, reaching toward the heart that was about to fail.

But the warmth quickly faded, covered by a deadly chill.

"No, Captain, she’s too severely injured, her organs are starting to fail, her heart rate can’t pick up! If her body functions can’t recover, just injecting adrenaline won’t have any effect!"

"Then activate her Crimson Rose Blood Code first! IPS stem cell concentrate, quick! Get it all out!"

Another wave of warmth spread from her neck, saturating every part it touched, bathing in the warmth, a sign that the Crimson Rose Blood Code’s power was taking effect.

However, deep within her, another force was battling the Crimson Rose Blood Code, like a surging flood extinguishing the newly kindled flame of life, returning to silence.

"The heart rate still hasn’t picked up... Impossible... With so much IPS stem cell concentrate, why hasn’t her Crimson Rose Blood Code activated..."

"Look at that wound, it’s oozing black blood... she seems to be hit by a higher class Python Poison Blood Code! This amount of IPS stem cell concentrate isn’t enough! We need more!"

"What do we do then?! We’ve brought out all our reserves! Where can we go to get more now..."

"IPS stem cells don’t necessarily have to be extracted via concentrate... Yes, there’s another way, she saved me like this before..."

Nuobai felt herself being held tighter, pressed closely against the other person, who was using their body to warm her.

"Captain? Captain, why are you holding a knife... Captain?!!!"

"Schlurrp—"

Amid the cries of alarm, the sound of a knife blade piercing flesh could be heard.

All of a sudden, Nuobai felt some warm liquid splash onto her face.

Her nape was gently held by a large hand, adjusting her angle as the warm liquid gently flowed into her mouth.

"Nuobai, bite my neck, bite down hard, do not let go."

She was moved in front of the other’s neck, where a slash on an artery was ceaselessly pouring blood.

The blood flowed into her mouth and she swallowed it, the IPS stem cells in the blood combining with the Crimson Rose Blood Code, only to be disrupted by the Python Poison Blood Code, an invisible yet fierce battle escalating.

Nuobai’s consciousness had already scattered, driven only by the primal urge to survive, she pressed her lips to the ghastly wound.

She did not roughly bite down, merely instinctively sucking on the blood flowing into her mouth, softly and gently.

"The heart rate is coming up... Captain, talk to her! Make sure she stays awake, remind her of things she remembers, absolutely don’t let her fall asleep!"

"Alright, I’ll talk... Nuobai, do you remember the first time we met?"

"Back then, I exposed your identity, your eyes widened, haha, they were so round, and bam, you pinned me against the wall, my head buzzing for most of the day afterward, oh it really killed me."

"Later, we went to a place, you must remember, I almost died. I collapsed on the ground, and you ran away without a word, I thought you were abandoning me, I was so utterly despaired..."

"But you returned in the end, saving me with your blood, keeping me alive. After that, we fled together, but you were unfortunate and got trapped under the ruins..."

"Sorry, Nuobai, I need to apologize, there was a moment I hesitated, wondering if I should leave you behind and escape alone."

"But I couldn’t do it, because that life is what I owe you. You once saved me without hesitation, so when you encounter danger, I will definitely come to save you, just like this time."

"Nuobai, you must hold on, we survived such dangerous situations before, you’ll definitely make it through this time! You definitely will!"

Vibrant blood flowed into her mouth, and words from past memories echoed by her ears, Nuobai’s shattered consciousness began to gather, gradually clearing up.

Oh...

Su Mo...

I remember now, it’s him...

Turns out this city isn’t only cold, someone still cares about me...

Nuobai painfully lifted her small hand, gently placing it on Su Mo’s face, as if wanting to personally confirm this was not a dream.

Su Mo excitedly clutched that blood-stained hand, his eyes brimming with tears, "It’s me, Nuobai, it’s me, you’ll be alright soon."

Nuobai gazed dazedly at Su Mo before her, her lips curling slightly into a smile for him.

In Su Mo’s embrace, her tightly strung nerves finally eased, the long accumulated fatigue spreading throughout her body, darkness washed over her vision like a tide.

The small hand placed on Su Mo’s face also helplessly fell down.

"Nuobai? Nuobai!!!"

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"Beep, beep, beep..."

The cold sound of a life detector echoed in the medical room.

Nuobai lay on the bed with her eyes tightly shut, tubes inserted all over her body, her bloodless skin almost as pale as the sheets.

Future checked all sorts of data on the instruments, while Su Mo waited anxiously by her side.

After finishing the final check, Future walked over to Su Mo and said, "Her vital signs have barely stabilized, she won’t die."

Su Mo finally let his held breath out, releasing a long sigh.

However, Future’s tone remained grave, "But her condition is very poor, she’s been hit by a highly advanced Python Poison Blood Code. Not only are all her organs damaged, but the Crimson Rose Blood Code has been affected too, suppressing her rapid regeneration ability."