Unrivaled Soldier in the City

Chapter 666: Chapter 666: A Man’s Tears

After receiving the two paintings from Xue Danqing, Lin Kuang looked at them closely, his gaze filled with surprise. The paintings were incredibly lifelike, as if the subjects could spring from the page at any moment. Their only shortcoming was that they were ink wash paintings. If rendered in color, they would look completely real.

"Thank you, Mr. Xue. I will do my best to find them," Lin Kuang said, looking at Xue Danqing with great seriousness. "Please, tell me honestly, how much time do I have?"

"Time... that’s hard to say," Xue Danqing replied with equal seriousness. "I can ensure the young lady won’t die for four, maybe even five months. However, finding the Ice Silkworm depends on fate, and I can’t be certain how long it will take you. All I can say is that I can keep her alive for five months. After that, not even the heavens will be able to save her."

Lin Kuang nodded. "Alright, I understand. I will have to trouble you during this time, Mr. Xue. I will definitely return within five months."

"It’s no trouble. This is what I must do," Xue Danqing said.

"By the way," Xue Danqing added, "remember to purchase a Jade Box. The Ice Silkworm must be kept inside one."

"Understood, Mr. Xue. I’ll buy one tomorrow," Lin Kuang said earnestly.

Hearing this, Xue Danqing nodded, and the two men walked out of the study.

In the living room, Xue Danqing took a few brown pills from his medicine chest and placed them in Yang Ruoxi’s mouth.

Looking at Lin Kuang, Xue Danqing explained, "These pills can sustain her meridians. During this time, I will reconnect them, but this is merely a temporary measure. For her meridians to return to their original state and for her vital organs to recover, you need the Snow Lotus King and the Ice Silkworm. I can only fully heal her once you obtain those and I combine them with a few key ingredients in my possession."

Lin Kuang nodded firmly. "Understood, Mr. Xue. I will find them!"

"Yes, let’s hope so," Xue Danqing said with a smile. "I must go now. I’ll come over every other day to check on her. If any emergency arises, notify Chen Feng immediately, and I’ll rush over."

Everyone nodded. They all walked Xue Danqing out to his car.

After watching Xue Danqing and Chen Feng leave, Lin Kuang led the others back into the room.

Noticing the worried expressions on the women’s faces, Lin Kuang said, "Everyone should get some rest. It’s getting late."

"There’s no rush, Lin Kuang," Liu Shilin said, looking at him. "We need to find the Snow Lotus King and the Ice Silkworm, right? Tomorrow, I’ll post a notice offering a substantial nationwide reward for them. I know there’s no guarantee it will work, but it’s another avenue to try. What do you think?"

Lin Kuang was momentarily startled, then nodded. "That’s a good idea. Please go ahead and do that tomorrow. As for me, I’ll head to Heavenly Mountain tomorrow. Don’t worry, Ruoxi will be healed. I will definitely be back within five months," he told the women with the utmost seriousness.

Hearing this, the women all nodded.

Afterward, Lin Kuang carried Yang Ruoxi upstairs to her room. He told the other women to get some rest, deciding to stay by her side himself. Sitting beside Yang Ruoxi and looking at her pale face, his heart ached with pain and self-reproach.

"Ruoxi, don’t worry. I will save you. I swear it," Lin Kuang whispered seriously, holding her cold, small hand. He was convinced he would succeed.

As if she had heard his words or perhaps sensed his presence, Yang Ruoxi’s small hand twitched, seemingly trying to squeeze his.

Feeling this, Lin Kuang’s heart trembled, and tears instantly welled in his dark eyes. They say a man doesn’t cry unless his heart is truly broken. At that moment, Lin Kuang wept silently like a child. It’s agonizing to see her like this!

「The night passed just like that.」

The next morning, Lin Kuang gently kissed the corner of Yang Ruoxi’s lips before turning to enter the bathroom. His eyes were red, clear evidence that he had been crying. Looking at his reflection in the mirror, Lin Kuang took a deep breath. He circulated his True Qi, and the redness in his eyes quickly faded.

He wasn’t worried about being seen or feeling embarrassed; he was just afraid of making Liu Shilin and the others worry. After all, what does it matter if I cry in front of my own women?

After washing up, Lin Kuang changed his clothes and stepped out of the bathroom. He needed to buy clothes, food, and a Jade Box—all essential items for his trip.

Lin Kuang drove out early in the morning to go shopping. When he returned, he was carrying a large backpack and was dressed in a camouflage uniform with Battle Boots, giving him the complete appearance of a soldier.

Lin Kuang walked into the main hall, where all the women were already awake. His attire didn’t seem to surprise them.

Looking at Liu Shilin, the Little Witch, Yang Ruotong, Mu Wan, and Lin Guo’er, Lin Kuang said earnestly, "I’m leaving now. All of you, take care. I’ll be back as soon as I can. While I’m gone, I’m counting on you to look after the house."

"Be careful. We’ll wait for you," the five women said almost in unison.

Deeply touched, Lin Kuang embraced each of them in turn. "Take care!" With that, he couldn’t bring himself to look at them again. He turned, got in his car, and drove away.

The five women watched him leave without another word. They knew he had to go. To be with such a responsible man, they all felt, was a true blessing.

Lin Kuang drove to the East Sea Airport and called Chen Feng.

"Mr. Chen, I’m at the airport. Where is the person you arranged?" Lin Kuang asked as soon as the call connected.

He had asked Chen Feng to arrange a private jet that morning. A private jet was faster, but more importantly, he didn’t dare to face Yang Wucheng, so he had avoided going to the military district.

"Look around for a man in a blue work uniform. He will meet you," Chen Feng replied.

Lin Kuang looked around and spotted a man in just such a uniform running out of the terminal hall.

"My apologies for the delay, Mr. Lin. Please don’t mind," the uniformed man said respectfully as he approached.

Lin Kuang shook his head. "It’s no problem. Please take me inside."

"Of course, Mr. Lin. Please follow me," the man said, bowing slightly as he led the way.

Lin Kuang followed his lead, and they quickly made their way inside.