I am the villain in the book

The afterglow of dusk filtered through the window, but failed to dispel the biting cold in the room.

Without a doubt, secrets like the Qi Gathering Array were known to very few, even among the Buddhist community.

Initially, when setting up the Qi Gathering Array, the Buddhist sect, for ease of management, entrusted each array to a separate branch of the Buddhist sect for oversight.

The largest temple in each area was responsible for one Qi Gathering Array, and only two people at most could know about it at the same time. Only upon the death of one could the next person be informed.

It was in this way that Guankong learned of this secret decades ago and obtained control of the Illusion Array of Yun'an Temple.

During these decades, he had been "law-abiding", never harboring any thoughts about the massive internal energy stored in the Qi Gathering Array.

However, this time he only wanted to use the Illusion Array to deal with Wei Changtian, never expecting such a mishap to occur.

However, previous attempts had already proven that he was not Wei Changtian's opponent, and even his assassination attempts had failed due to unforeseen circumstances.

Guankong understood that it would be difficult for him to find another opportunity like the Illusion Array to kill Wei Changtian.

Then, his revenge could only "seek another way out".

After all, Wei Changtian was not alone.

On the other side, the Yun'an Temple ruins.

"Lady, are you alright?"

Amidst the pitted and uneven ground, as if struck by a meteorite, a hundred or so soldiers were waiting nervously not far away, while a man in military attire stood beside Yang Liushi, asking cautiously:

"Would you like this humble one to send you to the clinic to see a doctor?"

"No need."

Casting a glance at the officer, Yang Liushi still held the two large bundles tightly. The wounds all over her body had stopped bleeding, but her face was still very pale.

The impact of the explosion had caused her injuries that were not light, far beyond what an ordinary doctor could treat.

Moreover, Yang Liushi was still waiting for Wei Changtian here.

She knew that Wei Changtian would definitely not die, after all, Yang Liushi was very clear about how cautious her husband was.

But even so, the worry in her heart was still unavoidable, also making Yang Liushi unable to pay attention to these soldiers.

"Transfer more manpower over here to guard this place strictly, and do not allow anyone to enter."

Patting the dirt on her body, Yang Liushi ordered coldly: "Also send a few people to Guanyue Inn to find someone named Zhang San, and have him immediately bring people here."

"Yes!"

Although the officer belonged to the Linchuan City garrison, he had been forced to rebel with Su Qi, so he also understood who his current "superior" was. After responding, he immediately turned and led the people away.

Yang Liushi kept watching the soldiers leave, and then weakly sat back on the ground, slowly adjusting her Qi while holding the two bundles.

Fortunately, although she was injured, the golden petals in her arms were intact.

She just didn't know if her husband was alright, and whether he was seriously injured and fainted somewhere.

After all, although the Qingjue Jade Pendant could save lives, it might not protect her husband from injury.

When Zhang San arrives, she must quickly have him send someone to find...

Worried about Wei Changtian's safety, the tattered corner of her skirt swayed slightly in the setting sun.

Then, at a certain moment, Yang Liushi suddenly raised her head, her nose twitching slightly.

"Husband!!!"

Suddenly standing up, her body swayed again due to exhaustion.

Yang Liushi looked at the equally disheveled figure in the distance, and the stone in her heart finally fell to the ground, her eyes instantly turning red.

She wanted to meet him, but after taking only two steps, she felt dizzy and her vision went black, and she lost consciousness.

When she opened her eyes again, she was already lying on the bed in the inn.

"Awake?"

A familiar voice entered her ears: "Don't worry, your injury is not serious. I gave you medicine, and you'll be fine after a few days of recuperation."

"Husband..."

Turning her head with difficulty to look at Wei Changtian, Yang Liushi's first words after waking up were—

"Are you alright?"

"I'm fine. I used the escape technique to get out before the explosion, and I wasn't injured at all."

Wei Changtian replied with a smile: "You don't have to worry about Yun'an Temple either. I've already taken care of it. Just rest at ease."

"Okay."

Sighing lightly in relief, Yang Liushi responded weakly, and then turned her head to look out the window.

The night was as dark as ink, the bright moon hung in the sky, and the surroundings were so quiet that there was not even the sound of insects chirping.

"Husband, how long have I been unconscious?"

"About three hours."

Wei Changtian tucked the quilt around Yang Liushi: "It's already late at night."

"Then this servant has delayed husband's rest..."

Yang Liushi lowered her eyes with some guilt: "In the future, when you encounter such a thing again, husband doesn't need to stay by my side."

"What are you saying?"

Wei Changtian did not educate Yang Liushi on issues such as "gender equality" or "husband and wife in adversity" at this time, but said with a smile:

"Alright, now that you're awake, I'm relieved."

"You continue to sleep, I'll be right next to you."

"Husband, you should also get into bed and sleep."

Hearing these words from Wei Changtian, Yang Liushi instantly felt incomparably happy in her heart.

She tried her best to move her body to the side of the bed, leaving a place for Wei Changtian, and urged with a blink:

"Hurry up."

". Okay."

Although Yang Liushi was a patient, Wei Changtian should, in principle, stay by her side to take care of her.

After all, no one had ever seen anyone taking care of someone in bed by getting into the bed themselves.

However, Wei Changtian hesitated for a moment and did not refuse, taking off his outer robe and boots and lying down beside Yang Liushi.

"Husband..."

Looking at the close-at-hand profile, Yang Liushi sighed contentedly and asked softly:

"How are Xu Quan and Zhili?"

"Hahaha, you still have the mind to care about their affairs?"

Wei Changtian didn't expect Yang Liushi to be concerned about so many things, and couldn't help but laugh.

"What else could happen to them? Anyway, they can't elope. You'll know when you get up tomorrow and take a look."

"Okay, it's good if nothing went wrong..."

Yang Liushi was usually teased by Wei Changtian, and was not shy at the moment. After a pause, she asked again:

"What about those golden lotus petals?"

"I put them away. I'll show them to you tomorrow."

"Oh, right, husband, do you think Guankong knows that there is a tomb hidden under the Illusion Array?"

"How would I know? But he should know."

"Now that the tomb is destroyed, doesn't he hate us to death?"

"It doesn't matter, it's not like he wouldn't hate us if this didn't happen."

"That's true, but this servant is worried that he will cause trouble for Wan'er and the others. Husband, you have to prepare early."

"Okay, I know."

Wei Changtian's voice was as usual, but his eyes narrowed as he stared at the roof.

"He's welcome to try."