TFWYH – Chapter 785 Ling Yu Arrives

Tang Wan had heard every single word Ling Shang had said.

Including the order he had just given to kill Murong Hong.

A trace of panic flashed through Ling Shang’s eyes.

He opened his mouth, trying to explain.

“Wan-niang, I—”

Before he could finish, Tang Wan sprang to her feet.

Her grip on the blade loosened slightly and slid down to seize his wrist instead.

Like a phantom, she appeared behind him in an instant and, using the same sword, twisted his arm and pressed the blade against his neck.

The guards cried out in alarm.

“National Master!”

Ling Shang, however, quickly regained his composure.

A smile appeared on his lips.

“Wan-niang, are you going to kill me?”

“Try me.”

Tang Wan tightened her grip on his wrist.

The blade immediately bit into his neck.

Thin, enchanting lines of red blossomed like spider lilies.

Feeling the sting of pain, the smile on Ling Shang’s face gradually disappeared.

A trace of sorrow filled his expression.

“How cruel you are. You truly intend to kill me.”

Tang Wan replied coldly,

“You bullied me and tried to kill my father. Why shouldn’t I kill you? But for the sake of all the years you stayed by my side before, I won’t take your life. However, you must let my father and me leave.”

Kill the Doctor…

To be honest, Tang Wan really could not bring herself to do it.

With his back turned to her, Ling Shang did not notice the complexity and reluctance in her eyes.

After all, they had spent so many years together.

One human and one robot, both teacher and friend, depending on each other for survival in a harsh, ruined world and taking care of one another.

The Doctor had a sharp tongue and loved teasing her with sarcastic remarks.

He could also be annoyingly mischievous, often eating hot pot right in front of her while vividly describing how delicious it was.

But he had a kind heart.

He had been endlessly patient in teaching her.

In that devastated world, no matter who came seeking treatment, the Doctor would always do his utmost to save them.

He often told her,

“A physician must have a compassionate heart. How can a doctor disregard life?”

She had always remembered those words.

Whenever rescue teams were organized, she would lead groups of robots to the front lines, going to places humans could not reach.

Even after coming to this ancient world, she believed she had remained true to those teachings.

No matter who sought her help, she treated everyone equally and treasured every life.

But the Doctor…

He had changed.

He now schemed against her.

He had grown indifferent to life itself—even willing to kill her father.

Ling Shang could read the thoughts of ordinary people, but not those of his own kind.

He had no idea that, in those few brief moments, Tang Wan had already thought through all of this.

He gave a bitter smile and said despairingly,

“If you wish to kill me, then do it. Even if I die, I will never let you leave.”

After speaking, he took a deep breath and looked coldly at the guards.

“Listen carefully. The Crown Princess must be brought back. Do not concern yourselves with my life or death.”

“National Master!”

The guards panicked.

Each of them looked at Tang Wan with hostility.

The situation reached a deadlock.

Neither side was willing to yield.

At that moment, the sound of galloping horses echoed from outside.

The courtyard gates were kicked open.

Dressed entirely in black, Ling Yu stormed in with dozens of Black Scale Cavalry soldiers.

Beside him stood the unfathomably powerful Shadow Master.

The moment they entered, the Black Scale Cavalry surrounded the guards completely.

The Shadow Master silently moved to Murong Hong’s side, helping him to his feet and leading him away from the battlefield.

“Husband!”

The instant Tang Wan saw Ling Yu, her eyes lit up.

She completely forgot about Ling Shang.

Ling Yu strode toward her.

Stopping before her, he gazed deeply into her eyes.

Tang Wan was puzzled and was about to speak—

but the man suddenly pulled her into a fierce embrace.

The sword clattered to the ground.

Tang Wan blinked in confusion.

“Husband?”

“You’re safe. That’s all that matters.”

Ling Yu’s voice was hoarse.

He held her tightly, as though the moment he let go, she would disappear forever.