The vicious pain made Wan Li suddenly wake from his deep slumber. He instinctively leapt up and shook his hand free, catching Xiao Xia off guard and throwing her to the floor. Her head bumped against the stairs.
Whats going on? His head grew clear, but then he imdiately froze at the urgent situation in the room.
Stop staring and run! Xiao Xia crawled up, unable to mind her bleeding head injury and pulled Wan Li up the stairs.
At this crucial mont, she was still relatively clearheaded. The fire had already blocked the way out and was making its way to the backdoor, potentially igniting the gas canister in the kitchen at any mont. Most frightening were those burned spirits who had broken free of the flas and were chasing after them. Escaping upstairs was their only option.
She pulled Wan Li and ran with all her might. The weird, hand-like fla and twisted black silhouettes followed them closely. She ran into the bedroom and grabbed the bloodwood sword by her pillow. She turned around and swung.
The blackened shades who had caught up scattered and dispersed with a shriek. Wan Li was rather cooperative and shut the door with a bang, keeping the danger at bay temporarily.
Give the bloodwood sword! Wan Li said urgently.
Although he didnt completely understand what was going on, he knew sothing terrifying had happened while he was sohow unconscious. Now wasnt the ti for questions. They had to first escape.
No, you cant use it. Xiao Xia refused, hugging the glowing red bloodwood sword to her chest. Although its the bane of evil, its still made of wood. Itll burn up!
I wont let it touch the flas!
Hearing him say this, she quickly trusted him and handed the bloodwood sword over.
We cant get out from here. The windows are barred. Follow . He held the bloodwood sword protectively to his chest with one hand, leaving only the naturally ford sword aura emitted from the tip as deterrence. With his other hand, he grabbed Xiao Xias hand. Trust .
I trust you. Xiao Xia nodded without hesitation and charged out of the room with Wan Li. They went past the blackened shades who were afraid to approach due to the bloodwood swords aura and ran into the storage room where Wan Li lived.
Within the room were rows of alcohol and stacked miscellaneous items. In the darkness of the night, they gave Xiao Xia extre pressure. She stood there anxiously and watched Wan Li place the bloodwood sword in a rack by the door while blocking the things trying to get in from outside. He pulled out a rope from sowhere.
Co here! He pulled Xiao Xia over and tied the rope securely onto the steel window divider. The other end was tight around Xiao Xias waist. Climb down from here. Dont be scared, its only the third floor. Even if you jumped off you wont die. So broken limbs at most. Especially since you also have this rope.
Alright. Xiao Xia agreed. Although she was still very scared, she understood this wasnt the ti to drag her feet. What about you?
Ill climb down after throwing the bloodwood sword to you. Wan Li twisted and looked at the crackling door that was about to be burned down. The thick smoke was already drifting inside through the gaps in the door. Because the sword was still suppressing things over there, nothing imdiately charged in. Itll be your turn to protect later. Just pointing the sword upwards will be enough. Understood? The order will be you, then the bloodwood sword, then .
Cant you just carry the sword on your back? Xiao Xia was worried if the sword was thrown down, sothing will jump out and attack Wan Li.
Although that thing is a treasure, its still just a small strip of wood. I might accidentally snap it under my weight. Rather than having that fortune teller kill , I might as well take a risk.
Really, you. This is hardly the ti for jokes.
Fine, fine, I wont say anymore! Wan Li supported Xiao Xias waist and helped her sit on the windowsill. Im going to lower the rope. Dont be scared.
Xiao Xia nodded. She gritted her teeth and waited to be suspended in the air. However, Wan Li didnt move. He suddenly stretched his hand out and stroked the wound on her forehead. His hand was a little rough, causing a piercing pain.
Did you hurt yourself? He asked, the voice sounding a little strange.
Xiao Xia was about to scold him for being fussy at such a mont when a realization made her almost stop breathing. Wan Lis hands were currently holding her waist. Then what was the hand that was brushing her face?!
She sucked in a breath and wanted to warn Wan Li when she suddenly saw many eyes within the darkness of the wine racks, embedded within the twisted burnt human-shaped husks. They seed to have been hiding there for a long ti. Before she could say anything, the rope loosened and she fell from the window. She ca to an abrupt halt in midair, her weight resulting in a lot of pain from the rope around her waist.
They must have already been hiding inside before the two of them ran into the room. Therefore, the bloodwood sword rely kept the spirits outside from coming in, but couldnt drive off those already hidden.
Thinking of this, she imdiately struggled to look up at the window, yelling loudly for Wan Li to be careful. However, she realized she couldnt make a sound, as though a cold and clammy film had blocked her mouth. Her limbs were also tightly bound. She had an ominous feeling and could only slowly turn her head around.
A woman had climbed onto her back at so point. Her limbs were wrapped tightly around her as though she was being carried.
Little sis, Ive co for you!
It was Gu Yu Fang.
Xiao Xia was covered in cold sweat as she looked up at Wan Li in despair. He was looking towards her, and he seed unable to see her based on his anxious expression. She could see him however, as well as the other two heads that were looking out from behind him, their faces blurry yet also staring at her!
Wan Li! Look out!
She cried out loudly in her mind, wishing she had so telepathic connection with him similar to the one with Ruan Zhan. However, she could only watch as he tried to pull himself onto the windowsill but wasnt able to. Then, he tipped backwards and vanished from view.
There was a bang as the gas canister in the kitchen exploded. The shockwave tossed Xiao Xia around in the air like a tattered rag, the female ghost still on her back. As for Wan Li, it wasnt clear if he was still alive.
Little sis, give Ah Zhan back to .
The cold, rigid fingers crept up to Xiao Xias neck and looped the rope around it, slowly pulling it tight.
Why? Xiao Xia struggled to ask.
I want to use your body to be together with Ah Zhan. She laughed sinisterly. Soone promised . As long as you die. As long as you die. As long as you die.
Resentnt slowly bubbled up in Xiao Xias mind. At the sa ti, she was completely cut off from any oxygen, slowly, slowly until she started suffocating and losing consciousness.
The roar of an engine rang out. A man swiftly leapt out from the car, drawing in midair while chanting: crystallize the will of the divine, the aura of the Dao exists in perpetuity, pressing, like the rule of law
Gu Yu Fangs ghost scread loudly and tried to burrow into Xiao Xias body. Since Xiao Xia was unconscious, she couldnt resist at all.
Were acquaintances so dont force my hand! Ruan Zhan was extrely anxious and pointed his finger.
The female ghost scread tragically but still wouldnt give up. Ruan Zhan hated how he couldnt leap up and rescue Xiao Xia from where she was hanging. He also couldnt directly cast a spell to stop the female ghost, afraid the unconscious Xiao Xias soul would also be hard.
Gu Yu Fang was entering Xiao Xias body when Wan Li suddenly appeared panting at the window. He swung his hand towards Gu Yu Fang and a beam of beautiful red light shot down. Gu Yu Fang imdiately shrieked and peeled off Xiao Xia liked a piece of clothing.
Cut the rope loose! Ruan Zhan cried.
Wan Li ducked back and reappeared. The rope swiftly caught on fire and Xiao Xia fell into Ruan Zhans arms.
Xiao Xia, Xiao Xia! The force made Ruan Zhan also fall to the floor, but he carefully made sure not to let her get hurt. He pushed himself up and untied the rope around her neck. Wake up, dont scare ! Xiao Xia!
He urgently stroked her face but her eyes remained shut.
If you hold her like that itll be even harder for her to breathe. Let go! Wan Li climbed down using another rope. Panicking will only make you forget basic dical knowledge!
He pushed Ruan Zhan aside and placed Xiao Xia flat on the floor, starting to perform ergency treatnt. After a while, Xiao Xia finally let out a breath. At the sa ti, sirens blared. The fire departnt had arrived.
*****
Luckily the rope was made of nylon. Otherwise, it would have snapped at the slightest burn. Wan Li let out a breath. Ive never been more grateful to the products of chemical engineering.
Ruan Zhan didnt respond. He was leaning against the hospital wall, his gaze fixed on the sleeping Xiao Xia. He had felt terror tonight as he saw her suspended in the air like a lifeless puppet. This was the first ti he felt fear in many years; fear of losing her.
Relax, shes going to be fine. My skill at performing ergency treatnt is absolutely perfect. Tell , how did you make it back in ti? If it werent for your pressing like the rule of law or whatever, I wouldnt have been able to get free of those burnt ghosts. He looked at the burns on his hand and recalled the chilling yet burning sensation. He didnt want to experience that a second ti.
Your dog life is quite tenacious!
I have your fortuneteller mumbo jumbo to thank for that. Only Gu Yu Fang, as a personno a ghost with deep resentnt, was able to remain. The others scattered like birds.
Its all my fault for getting lured away. Ruan Zhan was extrely vexed. Hong Hao Hao left later than usual today, and then started loitering in the city. I suddenly recalled that the mastermind Yang Mu You was an expert scher. Furthermore, if he was really targeting Xiao Xia, he must have her under surveillance. I figured since we encountered each other, he could guess we would find his trail using the registration records.
This ans he predicted you would follow Hong Hao Hao, and purposefully lured you away. Wan Li followed up. Then he must have also predicted I would recognize her voice, or at the least be suspicious of it. Otherwise, he wouldnt have used her as bait.
Thats right. Luckily I had the realization. Otherwise
There is no otherwise. Didnt you figure it out? Although it was a little late. Wan Li interrupted him. Theres bound to be mishaps. What matters is how you overco them. Looks like you studied psychology in vain, or did you get flustered after running into Xiao Xia?
Less nonsense. What happened on your end?
Nothing! Wan Li shrugged. They were much weaker than what we dealt with in the past. However, I didnt expect them to have hidden in advance. They restrained temporarily and I wasnt able to reach the bloodwood sword. After your loud chanting, they let go and gave an opportunity.
Ruan Zhan didnt speak. He thought it was fortunate soone of extre yang energy and reckless daring like Wan Li had been present. Only such a person could fight off the ghosts, scare off Gu Yu Fang by throwing the bloodwood sword and calmly use alcohol and fire to burn the rope. Otherwise, the consequences would have been unimaginable.
I even managed to rescue your backpack. As though guessing what Ruan Zhan was thinking, Wan Li listed so more accomplishnts. Luckily you hadnt unpacked yet. Otherwise I would have needed to help you pack up your treasures.
Shhh. Seeing Xiao Xia stir, Ruan Zhan stopped Wan Li. But Xiao Xia rely rolled over and continued sleeping.
This is one of her strengths. She never worries for too long and her mind is extrely optimistic. Thats right, what are your thoughts about the fire? I slled gas at the scene. It definitely wasnt done by ghosts. Furthermore, I saw a blackened iron chain around the door earlier. It had been locked from the outside.
It was a team effort by humans and ghosts. Apart from Yang Mu You, who else would have the ability and resources?
How embarrassing, I was fast asleep. It wouldnt have been such a close call otherwise. Wan Li blad himself a little despite knowing his unconsciousness was a little suspicious.
Its not your fault. You must have been caught off guard by so spell to end up that way.
Looks like your place isnt foolproof. In the future, you have to set up so protective asures not only against bad guys, but also against spells. See, they just had soone set a fire first, and once that trigram formation flag was destroyed, the wave of ghosts ca. Bro, it seems weve really encountered so experts.
Ive also discovered sothing important. Ruan Zhan suddenly said.
Is it those three mysterious brothers?
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