Chapter 267: Can't protect you anymore
When he first opened his eyes, everything was black in front of him. Faintly came the light of the flames, and when he adapted to the light, he finally saw clearly the person in front of him.
“En.” Hearing clearly the little fellow’s words, Xiao Xu wanted to speak but discovered his throat was so dry he couldn’t utter a sound, so he could only gave soft ‘En’ sound.
She had continuously observed Big Block of Ice’s state, seeing him uncomfortably purse his lips, she immediately turned and brought over a water canteen. “Big Block of Ice, you had too much blood loss, you ought to be thirsty now. Come, I’ll help you drink some water.”
Very carefully she lifted up his head, then placed the canteen at the side of his lips.
Xiao Xu didn’t speak and obediently opened his mouth to drink several mouthfuls of water.
Chu Qing-Yan put the canteen down and used her sleeves to wipe away the water stain at the side of his lips. “Big Block of Ice, do you feel a little bit better?”
“En, what about other people?” Although his voice was somewhat hoarse, but it didn’t hinder him from speaking.
She had already anticipated that he would ask this once he woke up. She immediately recited out the words she had prepared before. “Earth Spirit brought people to explore the situation, to check whether there are still enemies in the surrounding. Fire Spirit is deploying the troops for tasks. Air Spirit went to help the injured guards wrap up their wounds.”
Xiao Xu gave several light coughs. “How many people are left right now?”