I was a little confused by Ma Jiâs words.
Ma Ji smiled and suddenly raised her right hand. Her five fingers turned into claws and stabbed at her heart.
âAh!â Su Shen and I screamed.
âMa Ji! What are you doing?â I tried to open the iron door, but it was locked.
I turned around and yelled at Su Shen, âKey!â Ma Jiâs smile didnât change as she looked at me.
âMa Ji! Donât do anything stupid!â I fidgeted outside the rails. Ma Jiâs face paled. Su Shen finally came with the key. My hands shook so much that I couldnât get the key into the keyhole three consecutive times.
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âMa Ji...â I moved to Ma Jiâs side. Ma Jiâs five fingers stabbed deeply into her heart. She looked at me with a smile in her eyes.
âNanxing, for so many years, Iâve kept a little bit of your blood. I used sorcery to fuse it into my blood, and then it accumulated in my heart bit by bit, using my heartâs blood to nourish it. Itâs just like, using a clamshell to nourish a pearl. When the time comes, my blood will have the same effect as the Phoenix Blood. However, Tong Hui betrayed me, so Tong Zhuo doesnât have the right to use it anymore. Nanxing, I trust you. Help me take care of Tong Yan. Take this blood as your reward.â
Before I could react, Ma Ji pulled out her five fingers.
The blood did not spurt out. Instead, it slowly flowed out.
The blood that flowed out coagulated automatically. Blood-colored beads fell onto Ma Jiâs palms.
Su Shen and I were dumbfounded.
Ma Ji raised her head, and her smile was so weak that it seemed as if it would disappear in the next second.
âNanxing, for a person like me, if I die, Iâll have to go to the eighteenth level of hell. Iâm afraid that Iâll stay down there forever. However, it doesnât matter. My life is already interesting enough. I wonât threaten you and say that Iâd come back as a malicious spirit to haunt you if you donât take care of Tong Yan. I donât have that power anymore.â Ma Ji chuckled lightly, âNanxing, I believe you. Give my heartâs blood to Mr. Li. This is the only clean thing I have left. Go and save Tong Mo. Before you find the medicinal herbs, my heartâs blood is enough to ensure his safety.â
She gestured for Su Shen to come forward and receive the item in her hand.
I looked at Ma Ji in shock. âMa Ji, I will definitely take good care of Tong Yan as you requested. If she is willing, I can keep Tong Yan by my side. I will personally take care of her.â
Ma Ji was a little flattered. âNanxing, youâre too kind.â
I nodded heavily. âDonât worry. Iâll definitely treat her well.â
Ma Ji smiled. âAlright! Thank you! Remember to get Mr. Li to erase her memories. Itâs best if she doesnât know how to love for the rest of her life. Without a man, she can at least live a stable life. With a man, there will be endless storms.â
Ma Jiâs voice became weaker and weaker. I hurriedly supported her. âSu Shen, go get Mr. Li! Quick!â
I comforted Ma Ji. âMa Ji, donât sleep. Mr. Li will definitely save you!â
Ma Ji leaned on me, and she gently shook her head. âThereâs no need, Nanxing. I volunteered for this. In my entire life, Iâve never been so willing to do something for someone else. Nanxing, Iâm very happy. Finally, I can leave a trace of my life behind.â
Ma Ji slowly closed her eyes.
My tears fell on her hair.
Ma Jiâs life was extremely pure. She would do anything for love. She wouldnât hold back for her family. She had done everything she could for both her lover and daughter. Furthermore, she didnât ask for anything in return. She just wanted to live for herself.