TSBSPAAM Chapter 65

Chapter 65: Detention

“Boss, over here! We found the last spot.”

Shen Bumian wasn’t used to eating this food; they had to get back quickly. Originally, they had planned to take their time, but they had searched many spots over those three days, and everyone’s spiritual power was rather depleted.

They had planned to rest and recover today, but then Shen Bumian and the others fell. Shen Bumian was also injured, and Qin Luzhi didn’t want to watch him endure the pain while eating food he disliked.

“Bring the men. We’re heading over now.”

Shen Bumian pushed himself up against the wall. His foot was a little better, but it still hurt a lot. He sometimes really hated his own constitution; it was so troublesome. If they encountered danger, he would inevitably become a burden.

Qin Luzhi sheathed his dagger at his waist, then knelt on one knee in front of Shen Bumian with his back to him. “Get on. I’ll carry you.”

Shen Bumian fiddled with the corner of his clothes, hesitant. He had wanted to say that just having someone support him would be fine; there was no need to be carried. Besides, Qin Luzhi still had to lead the others, and it felt a bit strange for him to be carrying him.

“I…”

Su Qingyu forced a smile, maintaining his “gentle breeze” appearance. He approached Qin Luzhi understandingly. “Let me support Shen Bumian. Don’t you still have to deal with the crystals, Senior Qin? Besides, since I’m an omega, it’s a bit more convenient.”

Qin Luzhi didn’t spare him a proper glance. He just looked back at Shen Bumian, showing no intention of getting up.

Since Shen Bumian was standing, he had to look down to meet Qin Luzhi’s gaze. Finally, he slowly placed his hands on Qin Luzhi’s shoulders and climbed onto his back.

“Thank you.”

Qin Luzhi stood up effortlessly, carefully avoiding Shen Bumian’s injuries as he adjusted him higher. The person on his back was very thin and not heavy at all, which Qin Luzhi already knew from holding him before.

Now, to make Shen Bumian forget his awkwardness, he added softly, “You’re not heavy.”

Shen Yi had often carried Shen Bumian on his back before, but he felt it was a bit different from being carried by Qin Luzhi. When Shen Yi carried him, he could fool around as he pleased.

With Qin Luzhi, Shen Bumian didn’t know where to put his hands, so he just rested them lightly on Qin Luzhi’s shoulders, the two of them still maintaining a slight distance.

Qin Luzhi found it a bit amusing. Did Shen Bumian’s awkward reaction mean he realized that his relationship with him was different from his relationship with others?

In a good mood, the corners of Qin Luzhi’s mouth lifted. “Your hands. Wrap them around my neck.”

Qin Luzhi was teaching him how to rest on his back more comfortably. Shen Bumian blankly said “oh” and obediently did as he was told. At times like this, Shen Bumian was very compliant.

His arms went around Qin Luzhi’s neck in a loose embrace. The previously composed Alpha was now the one who felt awkward.

After Shen Bumian did so, his chest was pressed against Qin Luzhi’s back. Qin Luzhi could feel the rhythm of his heartbeat against his back, as well as Shen Bumian’s warm breath near him.

His breath fanned across the area near his gland, and Qin Luzhi felt a tingle rush through his entire body.

“What’s wrong?” Shen Bumian was a bit confused that Qin Luzhi hadn’t moved for a long time, thinking he had forgotten something.

Qin Luzhi’s Adam’s apple bobbed discreetly. His footing was steady. “Um, you seem to be a little too close to my gland.”

Shen Bumian’s face flushed crimson instantly, and he jerked his head away. Oh my god, I was acting like a hooligan! In the old days, I would have been drowned in a pig cage for this!

Anyone else would have probably yelled at him, “Can you get away from my gland!”

“Sorry, I didn’t notice just now.” Shen Bumian felt that any explanation now sounded pale. He hoped Qin Luzhi would forget this unpleasant incident soon.

Qin Luzhi couldn’t forget. Now, Shen Bumian’s hair was lightly brushing his gland again, making it even more tingly. But he didn’t say anything this time, afraid that Shen Bumian would get so embarrassed he’d refuse to be carried anymore.

All the self-control Qin Luzhi had practiced since childhood was now being dedicated to Shen Bumian.

“Reporting, Boss! Mission complete. You’re finally here. We’ve collected everything.”

He Jing gave a lazy salute and raised an eyebrow at Shen Bumian on Qin Luzhi’s back. Very good, good progress. This is practically skin-to-skin contact, even through clothes. To have carried is to have loved. Next step: marriage.

Shen Bumian saw a cliff wall in front of them, with many protruding stones. The area near the ground was covered in moss.

It was like this all around; there was no path to walk. A helicopter could forge a path, though. Now that Qin Luzhi and his team were all gathered here, it was obvious they intended to get out this way.

“How do we get up?”

He Jing whistled and gave Mu Yi a look. The two of them tacitly drew small knives, picked up a coil of long rope, and walked side-by-side to the base of the cliff wall.

“Wait a moment, sister-in-law.” After speaking, the two began to climb. The advantage of an Alpha was on full display at this moment. The two were agile, using the small, seemingly decorative stones as perfect footholds. Very quickly, they were halfway up.

Chen Hebin also led a few others to do the same. They didn’t all rush up at once; they were well-trained. The ones climbing were those with better skills.

Shen Bumian guessed Qin Luzhi didn’t go because it was inconvenient with him on his back.

Shen Bumian had indeed guessed correctly. After they went up, Qin Luzhi retreated a few steps, standing in a completely safe area.

It wouldn’t be too difficult for him to climb up carrying a person, but this person was Shen Bumian, so he couldn’t be so reckless. It was safer to wait for He Jing and the others to get up and lower a rope.

They were all professionally trained, so this height wasn’t a problem. Soon, many ropes were hanging down the rock wall. Qin Luzhi stepped forward and tugged hard on one of the ropes.

Shen Bumian leaned close to his ear and whispered a reminder, “Be careful of Su Qingyu. I think he wants to kill me.”

Qin Luzhi’s eyes darkened. He knew Su Qingyu was hostile towards Shen Bumian, but he hadn’t expected it to run this deep.

He didn’t doubt Shen Bumian’s words in the slightest. He made a mental note to be vigilant, constantly keeping an eye on the surroundings.

After confirming the rope was secure, he tied it around Shen Bumian’s waist. Then, he lifted Shen Bumian onto his back again and tentatively stepped onto the first protruding stone.

“Hold on tight.”

This time, Shen Bumian knew what to do without Qin Luzhi having to say it. Qin Luzhi was also very skilled, and soon he was halfway up.

“Boss, watch out!”

Qin Luzhi had already been observing his surroundings, so he saw the blade of light the moment it slashed down. He reversed his grip, shifting Shen Bumian’s position and pulling him into his arms.

The blade of light struck true, slashing across Qin Luzhi’s back. He let out a muffled groan as the clothes on his back tore open, revealing the split flesh underneath as blood seeped out. It was a frightening sight.

Shen Bumian, protected in Qin Luzhi’s arms, didn’t see it, but he smelled blood and knew Qin Luzhi was injured. His hand holding Qin Luzhi’s waist tightened, and he asked worriedly:

“Qin Luzhi, were you hit in the back? Is it serious?”

They were almost at the top, and Qin Luzhi could feel the restrictions on his ability lessening. He could have dodged it with his ability just now, but concern creates chaos. He was only thinking that Shen Bumian couldn’t get injured again, and without a second thought, he had blocked it directly.

Enduring the pain, Qin Luzhi grabbed the rope, holding Shen Bumian with one arm, and had Mu Yi pull them up.

No one had seen clearly who launched the attack. After that strike, they all became much more vigilant, with He Jing and Mu Yi especially focused on Qin Luzhi’s position.

After Qin Luzhi got his bearings, they hauled the pair up. Qin Luzhi first set Shen Bumian down gently. The rope was coarse and had rubbed red marks on Shen Bumian.

He tried to mobilize his spiritual power and activate his ability at the same time. His thumb lightly brushed over the red marks, and in the blink of an eye, they disappeared.

Seeing that it worked, Qin Luzhi quickly healed Shen Bumian’s back and ankle. The healing ability couldn’t heal himself. Once Shen Bumian felt better, he was about to heal Qin Luzhi.

But he was stopped by Qin Luzhi. “The wound isn’t serious. Don’t waste your stamina.”

Shen Bumian pursed his lips and squatted next to Qin Luzhi. Mu Yi’s eyes turned cold. “Who did it?”

Mu Yi’s voice was very low. The usually calm person’s voice was now laced with anger. The others didn’t dare to speak.

Shen Bumian stood up and stared coldly at Su Qingyu. “Don’t you have some explaining to do?”

Everyone instantly stared at Su Qingyu, finding it hard to believe. Did Shen Bumian’s words mean that Su Qingyu was the one who did it?

Su Qingyu’s eyes darted away, his fingers unconsciously twisting the hem of his clothes. “I don’t understand what you’re saying.”

Shen Bumian scoffed. “What? You dare to do it but not admit it?”

“It wasn’t me. I have a spiritual-type healing ability. That attack just now was an offensive attribute, which conflicts with my ability…”

Shen Bumian approached him unhurriedly and asked back emotionlessly, “Is that so?”

Su Qingyu couldn’t stop himself from backing away. He felt as if Shen Bumian had transformed, full of aggression, which made him a little scared.

“It wasn’t me…”

Shen Bumian wasted no more words and looked directly at Mu Yi. “Get a few people to seize him and detain him. No one is allowed to take him away without permission. Wait until Qin Luzhi has recovered, then interrogate him.”

Mu Yi was stunned for a moment. He hadn’t expected Shen Bumian to do this. Although they had the right to detain someone, there was currently no evidence pointing to Su Qingyu, which might be a bit troublesome.

Mu Yi subconsciously looked at Qin Luzhi, who was squatting on the ground. He still seemed somewhat indifferent, as if he weren’t the one who was injured. Receiving Mu Yi’s gaze, he simply nodded.

“Do as he says.”