Peerless Little Immortal Doctor
Chapter 858: 861: Sacrificing Oneself for Others...

Chapter 858: Chapter 861: Sacrificing Oneself for Others…

Looking at the Identity Card that was all too familiar, Lina was filled with shock and uncertainty.

As a member of the Assassins Realm, she naturally had her own idol.

No.

In truth, everyone on the Blood List shared the same idol.

It was none other than the person at the very top—Red Dragon Shadow!

The Red Dragon Shadow, reappearing in the Mortal World!

Lina’s body and mind trembled incessantly at this moment.

She had never imagined that she would encounter her idol under such circumstances.

And she certainly hadn’t expected her idol to be so young.

“Great God Red Dragon Shadow! I…”

“My name is Xia Liu, thank you. Also, please don’t tell anyone about this.”

Xia Liu had already discerned Lina’s thoughts.

Once, as someone in the Assassins Realm herself, the sight of the Identity Card of Red Dragon Shadow was enough to completely shatter all her defenses.

“Xia Liu! You…”

“Everything I said is true. Treading Snow Without a Trace will arrive soon. My strength is gradually weakening—I don’t know if I’ll be able to hold him off…”

Xia Liu gazed deeply out the window, where the stars stretched across the sky, but none seemed to represent him.

“Why! Is that Secret Order truly so important?”

Lina collapsed onto the chair, powerless.

She felt somewhat fortunate that she hadn’t completely offended her idol.

She was distraught because a terrifyingly strong individual had set their sights on Guo Man.

Treading Snow Without a Trace, a legend who had supposedly surpassed Red Dragon Shadow.

The only reason he stayed second on the Blood List instead of overtaking the top position was that his points hadn’t exceeded Red Dragon Shadow’s.

Most critically, he couldn’t find Red Dragon Shadow, which left him stuck at number two.

If he were to discover Red Dragon Shadow, he would undoubtedly launch a frenzied assault.

This time, it wasn’t just a catastrophe for Guo Man—it was also one for Red Dragon Shadow.

Thinking of this, Lina was left utterly drained.

“Don’t worry. Although Treading Snow Without a Trace is very strong, I’m no pushover either. If he dares to come, I’ll stop him, even if it costs my life.”

“Great God Red Dragon Shadow, you really are something special.”

Lina was deeply moved. As it turned out, Xia Liu had approached Guo Man not with ulterior motives but to protect her.

“I’m not anything special. I just don’t want to see someone in the top five of the Blood List fighting to the death over a non-existent reward. And I don’t want more innocent people to get hurt. If Treading Snow Without a Trace can’t suppress his twisted intents, I’ll make him completely disappear from this world—just like Liang Chao and Liang Yu.”

“Brother, help me out here. If you hear me, don’t blame me. Just know… the opponent is too damn cunning.”

Xia Liu prayed silently over and over again. Smearing Lin Xiaotian’s reputation was purely for the larger plan.

“I believe you, I believe you. But is there anything I can do to help?”

Lina had now fully placed her trust in Xia Liu; the very Identity Card was the most profound promise.

As the number one Red Dragon Shadow of the Blood List, he lacked almost nothing. His approach to Guo Man was to protect her and dismantle the developer’s schemes behind the Blood List.

“No need. I’ve already gained President Guo’s trust, and I can protect her closely now. If, one day, I suddenly disappear, contact Commander Zhuge; perhaps only he can thoroughly ensure President Guo’s safety.”

There was a hint of sorrow in Xia Liu’s words, fully revealing his thoughts.

If he suddenly vanished, it could only mean something bad had happened.

“That won’t happen. Red Dragon Shadow is so powerful. Number one on the Blood List—how could someone like you just disappear?”

Lina’s eyes grew red and misty.

Although Xia Liu wasn’t stepping forward solely because of Guo Man…

His final gestures of care revealed his feelings for her.

If at first, his intent was to crush Treading Snow Without a Trace and destroy the forces behind the Blood List, then now… perhaps a genuine concern for Guo Man had started to take root within him.

It was both an auspicious sign and an ominous warning.

If he truly fell for Guo Man, it would make it far too easy for Treading Snow Without a Trace to target him.

“No one can escape the laws of death. I’m just dragging things out as best as I can. If I truly die, I hope that, before the end, I can do something meaningful for others.”

These were Xia Liu’s heartfelt words. He wasn’t sure how far he could hold on.

Once the Sealing on his Divine Sense was completely broken by the Demon Thought…

Then his consciousness would perish, leaving his body a lifeless shell—or worse, birthing a killer driven by Demon Thought.

Whichever it turned out to be, neither was a scenario he wanted to see, yet he couldn’t avoid this destiny.

Until a cure was found, he would give everything he had to provide for those around him. Perhaps this was his purpose all along.

Now, finishing this mission—even if the Demon Thought exploded—at least he’d have tried his best to help those close to him.

“I’m sorry, Xia Liu. I shouldn’t have doubted you. Truly, I’m sorry.”

Lina could no longer hold back and collapsed onto the hospital bed, weeping loudly.

The selflessness and self-sacrifice Xia Liu displayed were qualities she might never master in her lifetime.

But Xia Liu had done it. That was the difference between them.

“No, your doubts were justified. After all, I’ve never met Treading Snow Without a Trace. He could appear by President Guo’s side in any form. Apart from myself, everyone else has to remain vigilant for now—even me, because I might suddenly turn into him…”

Xia Liu didn’t finish his sentence. He trusted that Lina understood what he meant.

“No matter what, I’ll always believe in Red Dragon Shadow. You’re the number one on the Blood List. No one can shake your position—not even Treading Snow Without a Trace.”

Lina declared resolutely.

“Enough of that. Get some rest. But remember—don’t trust me completely.”

“Understood. Thank you for your warning. I’ll go back and delete the video to ensure no one else finds out.”

“You don’t need to delete it. Watch it sometimes. Who knows? If you fall for me, wouldn’t that be my good fortune?”

Xia Liu quipped with a half-smile.

“That won’t be necessary. I’ve felt something for you long before this, though I’d never seen your true face until today. Now that I have, I know I don’t deserve you. But if there’s anything I can do to help, don’t hesitate to call me—even if it’s to vent… in other ways.”

Sticking out her tongue playfully, Lina darted out of the hospital room, her face already flushed crimson.

If she stayed any longer, she might truly lose composure.

It’s said that staying too close to one’s idol can be dangerous, and reality proved to be just that.

As he watched Lina’s tall figure leave the room, Xia Liu swallowed heavily.

He no longer had to worry about Lina leaking information.

But her parting words stirred a beast hidden deep within him. Though it hadn’t roared yet, his blood was already surging wildly.

To calm his growing emotions, he activated the Five Elements Mantra.

Only through focused cultivation could he suppress his stray thoughts.

When Xia Liu reopened his eyes, in front of him was a face so flawless it defied criticism.

She leaned down, watching him at an incredibly close distance.

As their gazes met, her face grew redder and redder, until it was nearly boiling, leaving her thoroughly at a loss for what to do…

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