vrcanaries Chapter 206 Sinful
Chapter 206 Sinful
Fan Yanmu walked towards Gu Tingxuan and asked about the whereabouts of General Gu, his tone revealing concern and anxiety.
A wave of sadness welled up in Gu Tingxuan's heart. His father, the heroic General Gu, was currently lying in a newly built tent due to serious injuries, enduring unspeakable pain.
Although Wang Bin had carried out preliminary treatment, due to the shortage of medicine in the camp, General Gu's injuries were not fundamentally alleviated. He could only endure it silently and wait for better treatment opportunities.
Gu Tingxuan explained the situation to Fan Yanmu. After hearing it, Fan Yanmu immediately proposed to visit General Gu in person.
The two walked into the tent together, and the scene before them was heartbreaking: Gu Huairen was enduring the severe pain, his whole body was soaked in sweat, and his body was shaking unconsciously due to the pain.
Seeing Fan Yanmu coming, Gu Huairen struggled to stand up and salute, but Fan Yanmu quickly stepped forward and gently pushed him back onto the bed with an almost brotherly tenderness, stopping him.
"General Gu is seriously injured, no need to be polite."
Fan Yanmu's words were full of respect and care. He knew very well that at a moment like this, the greatest respect to be given to the injured was to let them rest in peace, without the need for any unnecessary etiquette.
The atmosphere in the tent became warm because of this understanding and support, as if even the pain in the air was alleviated a little.
Gu Huairen secretly regretted in his heart, and that emotion surged like a tide, drowning his chest.
He knew very well that this serious injury was not only a physical trauma, but also a deep reflection on his dereliction of duty as a general.
The Dong Chu spy lurked in the military camp like a poisonous snake, silently tearing through the defense line and causing an unprecedented defeat.
Not only was he seriously injured and almost on the verge of death, the sturdy city walls at the border were also on the verge of collapse, the camp was reduced to ruins, the soldiers' robes were stained with blood, and the whole place was filled with wailing.
If Gu Tingxuan had not come like a god from heaven and led the reinforcements to return to defend the country quickly, the border of Xiliang would have been ruthlessly trampled by the iron hooves of Dongchu, and the dignity and peace of the country would have been gone.
Thinking of this, Gu Huairen's heart seemed to be pierced by thousands of needles. The feeling of self-blame was like a raging fire, burning every inch of his soul. He wished he could sacrifice his own life in exchange for the rebirth of those innocent soldiers who sacrificed their lives.
Fan Yanmu learned the whole story from Gu Tingxuan. He did not blame Gu Huairen, but looked at the self-blaming general with a deep and understanding look.
After all, in this intricate fog of war, any negligence could become a fatal flaw, and the infiltration of Dongchu spies is difficult to completely avoid.
Blaming others will not help. The mistakes of the past have already been made. Only by looking forward can we find ways to make up for them.
When Gu Huairen saw that Fan Yanmu did not blame him, the self-blame in his heart grew like a snowball.
His eyes gradually turned red and tears flashed in their eyes. It was the hatred for his own mistake and the deep apology for not being able to protect his soldiers.
"Master Fan, all of this is caused by me. If you think punishment is necessary, I am willing to bear it without hesitation."
At this time, light footsteps were heard outside the tent, and Xiao Zhixue walked into the tent with a scent of medicine on her body.
She learned from Wang Bin that Gu Huairen was seriously injured, so she rushed over regardless of everything.
Medical resources in the military were already limited, and painkillers were even more scarce. Gu Huairen was enduring the pain and gritting his teeth to persevere.
After properly arranging for the other wounded, Xiao Zhixue came to Gu Huairen under the guidance of a soldier.
Gu Huairen was very surprised by her arrival. He never thought that Xiao Zhixue would come with Fan Yanmu.
The wailing outside the tent gradually weakened. It turned out that Xiao Zhixue was helping the injured soldiers.
Thinking back to his past indifferent attitude towards Xiao Zhixue, Gu Huairen was filled with guilt and self-blame.
Xiao Zhixue walked quickly to Gu Huairen's bed. She stretched out her slender fingers, gently placed them on his wrist, and took his pulse.
Gu Huairen's body was covered with scars, but what was most worrying was the invisible internal injuries.
Although Wang Bin had given him some medicine to relieve the pain before, it was only a stopgap measure and far from a fundamental solution.
Xiao Zhixue took out an exquisite porcelain bottle from the package she was carrying and poured out a special jade spirit pill that exuded a faint luster.
"General Gu, you need to take this medicine. It can effectively treat your internal injuries."
However, Gu Huairen was disheartened. He rejected the redemption and turned his head away, refusing to accept the elixir that could keep him alive.
"No need. My sins are so great that I can only be freed from them by death."
As soon as he finished speaking, Gu Huairen began to cough violently. This action affected the injuries in his body, and the pain swept through his body again like a tide.
His breathing became extremely difficult, his body trembled uncontrollably, and his face was as pale as thin ice in winter.
Seeing how stubborn he was, Xiao Zhixue couldn't help but speak harshly, "Death may be easy, but can your sacrifice bring back everything you've lost?"
Gu Huairen knew clearly in his heart that even if he sacrificed his own life, he would not be able to bring back to life those brothers who had died heroically.
But the self-blame and guilt were like an invisible mountain, weighing him down and making it hard for him to breathe.
Recalling the moment when the explosion occurred, Wang Bin rushed to him for emergency treatment regardless of his personal safety, but he simply refused and even hoped to give up and die to atone for his sins.
But Wang Bin was like a stubborn bull and pulled him back from the brink of death.
When he woke up slowly and found himself lying in the newly built tent, his self-blame and shame reached its peak.
How could he face his ancestors in such a miserable state?
Xiao Zhixue's words were like gentle spring breeze, and she continued, "Only by living can you have the opportunity to make up for your mistakes and correct your errors. You are a general guarding the border, are you willing to see your soldiers' sacrifice become meaningless? Don't you want to avenge them, seek justice for them, and personally eliminate Dong Chu's enemies one by one?"
Every word Xiao Zhixue spoke was like a sharp blade, piercing straight into Gu Huairen's heart, leaving him unable to escape.
At this moment, Gu Huairen seemed to wake up from a nightmare. He realized that only by staying alive could he best commemorate his deceased brothers and truly atone for his sins.
If he gave up so easily, I'm afraid that in the other world, those dead souls would not forgive his escape.
Gu Huairen turned his head and tears silently fell.
He took a deep breath, finally took the Jade Spirit Pill from Xiao Zhixue's hand, and swallowed it with trembling hands.
Afterwards, Xiao Zhixue handed him a bowl of clear spiritual spring water and patiently fed him to drink.
Under the dual effects of the elixir and the fairy spring, the severe pain in Gu Huairen's body miraculously dissipated quickly, the wounds began to heal slowly, and the damage to his internal organs was also significantly alleviated.