With my heart full of anxiety and urgency, I returned to the Upper Realm. My footsteps were hurried, as if an invisible force were urging me forward, preventing me from pausing even for a moment as I rushed toward where Mufeng lay.
When I stepped into the quiet room, I saw Mufeng resting silently on the bed. His complexion had returned to normal, yet he remained unconscious. Zhuque was by his side, tending to him with great care. Seeing me enter, Zhuque gave a slight nod and tactfully withdrew.
The room instantly fell into a tranquil stillness, leaving only Mufeng and me. I walked slowly to the bedside, treading with extreme caution as if afraid to disturb the peace. I sat down gently, then reached out with trembling hands to clasp Mufeng’s. His hand was slightly cool; that chill spread through my entire body, causing my heart to tighten as if gripped by an invisible hand.
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