Chapter 1866 Kept You Waiting for Too Long

The tall, slender cultivator standing on the boat appeared behind Wynter in the blink of an eye. His hand, also tied with a red thread, grasped her wrist, pulling her back before pressing her into his embrace. Wynter paused, her heart skipping a beat. She could feel the intense presence behind her and knew it was Dalton, who was always impeccably dressed in a tailored suit, exuding an air of restrained elegance with a blend of sharp business acumen and scholarly refinement. In truth, Wynter's condition had deteriorated to its worst. Exhaustion was one thing. After all, losing so much blood would drain anyone. But it wasn't just blood she had lost, it was her merit. No one could see the state she was in now. She had just broken free from the shackles of the evil spirits in the River of Forgetfulness through sheer willpower, and it had inevitably taken its toll. She hadn't been devoured, but the backlash was severe. How much pain must one endure to remain standing like this, not only