The Sickly Regent Prince Who Was Abandoned as a Substitute Bride

Chapter 243 New Hands Grow

After a long while, the horse finally collapsed with a thud, raising a cloud of dust on the ground.

Ye Jingchu slowly stood up, his body covered in blood. The crimson liquid dripped down his hair and clothes, pooling into a dark red pool at his feet.

He wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth. Although his face was still pale, his eyes had regained some brightness. Apart from his severed arm hanging limply at his side, he seemed to be fine.

Looking up, there was a dark cave ahead. The sky was already as dark as ink, with dark clouds obscuring the stars and moon, and the surroundings were deathly silent.

Dragging his weary and injured body, Ye Jingchu walked step by step toward the cave, planning to rest there for the night and then return to the capital after he had recovered his strength.

As he struggled to reach the cave entrance, suddenly, two men in black leaped out from the shadows on either side. They were agile and swift as ghosts.

In an instant, two gleaming longswords were pressed against Ye Jingchu's neck, the icy touch sending shivers down his spine.

"Stop right there! This is no place for you. Leave now, or I'll kill you!"

One of the men in black lowered his voice and shouted sternly, his voice revealing an unquestionable authority.

Ye Jingchu's heart tightened, and he thought to himself: Now that he has not only lost an arm, but is also seriously injured, if he were to fight head-on, it would be like throwing an egg against a rock, with no chance of winning.

Thinking of this, he took a deep breath, forced himself to remain calm, and said coldly, "Brothers, I was just passing by and had no intention of offending you."

"Being here in this desolate place, I suppose your actions aren't exactly benevolent. If a fight breaks out and trouble ensues, it won't benefit anyone."

One of the men in black sneered upon hearing this: "Hmph, stop talking nonsense! We are here on guard duty, and no unauthorized personnel are allowed to approach. You'd better get lost!"

Just as Ye Jingchu was racking his brains for a solution, a deep, hoarse voice faintly came from the depths of the cave: "Let him in."

Upon hearing the order, the man in black, though reluctant, slowly sheathed his longsword and stepped aside to make way.

Ye Jingchu breathed a slight sigh of relief and cautiously walked into the cave, her heart filled with both vigilance and curiosity about the mysterious person inside...

Outside the cave, there were only jagged rocks and overgrown weeds scattered about, giving off a primitive and rough, simple vibe.

At the entrance of the cave, several crooked stones were piled up, looking as if they could collapse at any moment.

The surrounding ground was uneven and full of potholes, making it difficult to find a safe place to stand.

In stark contrast, the interior of the cave was arranged very carefully.

The cave walls are inlaid with luminous pearls that emit a soft glow, illuminating the entire space in a bright and warm way.

Inside the cave, there are exquisitely crafted tables and chairs, and in the corner, there is a carved nanmu bed covered with a soft brocade quilt. All the necessary living items are provided, creating a completely different and exquisite world.

"Tsk tsk tsk, you've gotten yourself into such a state after just a few days!"

A woman's voice, full of disdain, suddenly rang out and echoed in the cave.

"It's you!"

Upon hearing the voice, Ye Jingchu was instantly jolted, and the image of that woman immediately flashed into his mind.

It was she who led me into this state of being neither human nor ghost.

He was once a promising young man, full of vigor and the pride of heaven, but now he has fallen into such a miserable state.

"What, are you pleased to see me? But how did you end up looking like this!"

The mysterious woman frowned slightly, her eyes filled with disdain, as if the night view before her was the most unbearable thing in the world.

As night fell, he looked up and saw the mysterious woman. Although he had seen her stunning beauty before, he was still irresistibly drawn to her again.

With her exquisitely beautiful features, snow-white skin, and a unique charm that seemed to possess a bewitching allure, she exuded a captivating aura.

However, the hatred in his heart quickly overwhelmed his amazement, and he gritted his teeth and said, "I'm like this because of you!"

"Why is it my fault?"

The mysterious woman raised an eyebrow and swayed her graceful figure, as supple as a willow branch, as she slowly approached Ye Jingchu.

She reached out and gently touched Ye Jingchu's neck. The touch was icy cold, making Ye Jingchu shiver involuntarily.

"If you hadn't wanted Ye Jiuchen, would I have gone to such lengths to capture him, and in the end..."

At this point, Ye Jingchu seemed to have been touched on the deepest pain in his heart. His voice stopped abruptly, and his eyes were filled with pain and resentment.

"Hahahahaha..."

Upon seeing this, the mysterious woman couldn't help but cover her mouth and giggle. The laughter echoed in the cave, like a sharp knife piercing Ye Jingchu's heart.

"Oh dear, it's turned out to be my fault. Fine, since you've been so considerate of me, I'll help you one more time!"

"Ok?"

Nightfall was filled with doubt. Just as he was about to ask her how she could help, the mysterious woman parted her lips slightly and began to mutter incantations in a low, mysterious voice, as if she came from a distant, mysterious place.

"what……"

In an instant, Ye Jingchu felt a piercing pain coming from his severed hand. The pain was like a surging tide, wave after wave, threatening to drown him.

He hadn't uttered a sound when he cut off his own hand, but now the pain was driving him to the brink of collapse, showing just how unbearable it was.

"Just bear with it!" The mysterious woman remained unmoved, her eyes cold, and continued chanting her incantation.

Time passed slowly, and every second felt incredibly long to Ye Jingchu.

Half an hour later, Ye Jingchu finally couldn't bear the excruciating pain, and his vision went black as he fainted.

His forehead was covered in large beads of sweat, which rolled down his cheeks. His clothes were already soaked with sweat and clung tightly to his body.

"what…"

After an unknown amount of time, Ye Jingchu suddenly awoke from her unconsciousness.

The moment he opened his eyes, he was horrified to find the mysterious woman biting his neck, greedily sucking his blood.

The moment the sharp teeth pierced the skin, a strange, tingling sensation mixed with pain spread throughout the body.

"Don't drink animal blood next time, it really doesn't taste good!"

The mysterious woman slowly released her mouth, a few drops of blood still clinging to the corner of her lips, appearing particularly eerie under the illumination of the luminous pearl.

"you…"

Ye Jingchu was filled with anger and was about to reprimand him when he suddenly discovered that the hand he had cut off had miraculously grown back.

His newly grown hand was as white as jade, no different from his original hand. He moved his fingers in disbelief, his heart filled with shock.