Chapter 19 - 23: Alive, I Want to See People; Dead, I Want to See the Body
"Then search again, not just the river, but do not overlook anything around its surroundings." Mu Zhenzong instructed once again. He didn't believe it, didn't believe that his outstanding son would sacrifice just like that. Alive, he had to see the person; dead, he had to see the body. Otherwise, he wouldn't give up.
"Yes," Lu Tao and Wang Jianye answered, then hurried to deploy.
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When Mu Xingfeng opened his eyes again, the surroundings were pitch black. He heard the sound of the river flowing in his ear. He tried to move, but a piercing pain came from his back and chest, forcing him to give up.
The sky had cleared, and there seemed to be no moon tonight. With the faint star light, Mu Xingfeng realized he was lying on a raincoat, covered with a white jacket. One sleeve hung on his shoulder—it appeared to be women's clothing.
Not far from him, a pair of long, straight legs, with pants that still seemed wet, belonged to someone leaning against a tree with closed eyes, seemingly asleep. Her upper clothes and hair were still not dry.
Her black, wet hair stuck to her forehead and face, making her pale face look even whiter. Her small mouth murmured something.