The Last Imoogi

Let Me Stay By Your Side

"Dear brother!" Hyuk ignored Kwon Jiyong's threatening air and grinned at him. "How have you been? It's been a while! Is that how you greet your older brother?"

Kwon Jiyong's anger was flaring up inside him, but the fact that Sandara was in his arms made him hesitate to fight Hyuk. What if Sandara ends up getting hurt? When Hyuk noticed Kwon Jiyong's reluctance, his grin became even wider.

"What, little brother? Can't fight me? That's sad. I've been looking forward to this day!" Hyuk provoked and laughed some more. He tore the piece of cloth that covered his wounded skin and healed himself in an instant. "Next time, try harder!" Hyuk ran towards him at such a great speed, ready to claw his neck but a sudden white, blinding light blocked his way. When the light materialized, Hyuk realized it was a woman. She floated on air, and her long black hair swayed along with the breeze. The white crystal stone on her forehead shone light, blinding him and making him step back.

"I see, you haven't learned your lesson yet." The lady spoke in an annoyed manner.

"White celestial dragon..." Hyuk recognized her before he snorted in annoyance. How come everyone is protecting Young? He flew up to a tree and signaled from behind him and in a snap of an eye, a group of Jurchen assassins surrounded Kwon Jiyong and the rest.

"Until we meet again, brother." Hyuk said before he vanished into thin air. Meanwhile at the ground, Moo Yeon and the other shadow guards surrounded the Jurchens. In the end, Kwon Jiyong did not arrive unprepared!

As Moo Yeon led the fight against the Jurchens, Kwon Jiyong leaped up with Sandara in his arms and returned to the estate. Meanwhile, the white celestial dragon helped the blue celestial dragon up to take him with her but the latter refused.

"I think my time is up." He smiled. "Please look after her."

"Blue celestial dragon!" The white one tried to persuade him but he only closed his eyes and soon, slowly and little by little, he started to fade away.

"Fool. How could you be weaker than I am?" The white celestial dragon scoffed and shook her head. "I guess emotions could really weaken someone." She used some of her energy and transferred it to the other celestial before helping him up.

"Leave if you want to leave. But make sure to tie the loose ends or things will just go worse. Sandara would definitely look for you once she regains consciousness."

The blue celestial dragon smiled weakly. "You really have a way of consoling me."

"Just don't get your hopes up too much. Now let's go and see if her mark's really about to show up!"

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As soon as Kwon Jiyong landed in his residence, he carried Sandara to his chamber. This foolish woman! How could she be so hasty! Had he not arrived on time, the consequences would be unthinkable!

It was fortunate that the drug only had a little effect on him since he's only half human or else he would still be in deep sleep until now. Hearing Sandara's final words that night left him suspicious and when he went out to give orders to his men, he saw Lee Donghae rushing out of the estate and decided to follow him. Soon he realized they were both headed to the same direction, both of them able to find Sandara's scent.

But just as they were nearing Sandara's location, he noticed Lee Donghae's speed had become even faster. As he arrived, he realized there was no trace of Lee Donghae at sight but only the blue celestial dragon. If not for the fact that Hyuk was also there, Kwon Jiyong would have confronted the doctor for hiding his true identity all along.

Still, such discovery was overshadowed by the fact that Sandara's safety was put at risk.

As she lay her down his bed, he could not help but fear. Here she is, safe and sound, yet he could not remain calm knowing that Hyuk was looming in the shadows and could jump out any moment he finds a chance to take Sandara again. Preoccupied by his thoughts, it gave him a start when someone barged into the room. It turned out to be the white celestial dragon, who is now in her normal, youthful form after reviving her energy.