When the six men saw that Fang Ruotang was able to laugh and talk, they knew that she was neither injured nor frightened, but they soon realized that they had misunderstood.

She was injured; the injury was in her eye.

At Fang Ruotang's suggestion, Xiao Jingzi shared some images with the six of them.

All six of them watched the entire thing with furrowed brows.

Huo Zhige snapped his fingers as he asked, "Does he intend to use these methods on you?"

"Yes! He's an ugly toad, but he's good at playing tricks! I think he's disgusting and I don't want to do it myself. You guys go and kill him. You can't let him die too easily. You have to avenge me, understand?"

"Don't worry, I'm an expert at this kind of thing, I'll handle it!" Huo Zhige's eyes gleamed with a bloodthirsty light.

The other five people followed suit without hesitation.

Gu Yanjin stopped and said to Gu Nancheng, "You, accompany Xiao Liu for a walk around the neighborhood."

"Why me?" It wasn't that Gu Nancheng was unwilling to accompany Fang Ruotang; he usually longed for such a good opportunity.

But times have changed. At this moment, he would rather torment the people inside and give Fang Ruotang some venting.

"Go!" Cui Shixu patted Gu Nancheng, his meaning clear without words.

Of the seven people in their group, Fang Ruotang was definitely the most naive, followed by Gu Nancheng, a ten-year-old who still peed at the same time. How much cunning could one expect from him?

After all, those who truly excel at political maneuvering, like Gu Yanjin, were already engaging in fierce battles with some old foxes in the imperial court when they were just twelve years old.

People like them are black-hearted; how could their methods be gentle?

Fang Ruotang stood silently to the side until all five of them entered the cave. Then she leaned close to Gu Nancheng and whispered, "They think you and I are together."

Gu Nancheng looked at Fang Ruotang helplessly.

He's not stupid; how could he not see it?

Why do I feel like you're trying to sow discord?

"Nonsense, I'm laughing at you."

Fang Ruotang rolled her eyes at Gu Nancheng.

Gu Nancheng looked back at Fang Ruotang with great affection.

I wonder if he discovered any blind spots.

Forget it, I won't remind her! I don't want to upset her.

"Let's go check out the neighborhood and see if there are any activities we can do." Gu Nancheng was referring to opportunities for training and experience.

For example, if you encounter monsters or demons, you can fight and kill them to practice your skills.

"Sure!"

Fang Ruotang followed Gu Nancheng indifferently, randomly choosing a direction to walk forward. After walking for a while, they were still surrounded by an endless desert.

Fang Ruotang asked, "When you came here in the spirit boat, was the surrounding area all yellow sand like this?"

Gu Nancheng answered honestly, "I was in such a hurry to find you that I didn't pay attention to the surrounding environment, and the spirit boat was flying very fast, so I didn't see it clearly."

“We don’t know how long we’ll get here if we keep walking like this. Let’s get on the spirit boat and go take a look ahead.” Fang Ruotang said, taking out the spirit boat.

I just put in the spirit stones and am ready to start the spirit boat.

The scene before them distorted, and they fell into another realm. The blazing sun was gone, and all they could see was darkness.

Are you alright?

Gu Nancheng immediately hugged Fang Ruotang.

Fang Ruotang patted Gu Nancheng's chest with her other hand, but then felt uncomfortable with the position, so she pulled her arm away and hugged Gu Nancheng tightly.

Although Gu Nancheng had a face more beautiful than a flower, he was a proper man, not weak at all, and even had some muscle and was tall.

When Fang Ruotang hugged him like that, his body instantly tilted to the side, shrinking into Fang Ruotang's arms in a twisted position.

"Xiao Ruoruo..."

Fang Ruotang interrupted Gu Nancheng as soon as he spoke.

"Quiet, don't speak."

Gu Nancheng paused, then quietly shifted his body, trying to make himself more comfortable, as this was too awkward.

Fang Ruotang slapped Gu Nancheng on the back.

"Behave yourself."

Gu Nancheng instantly became obedient.

Body contorted, feeling uncomfortable? Not at all.

He knew that Fang Ruotang was aware of everything around her and was holding him in her arms to protect him.

Although he felt he didn't need to be protected like that.

But... what man could resist the love and care from his beloved?

Suddenly, a cold wind swept in.

Fang Ruotang raised her hand and waved it, sending out a burst of spiritual energy. From the black wind opposite came a series of shrill screams.

[Little mirror, where am I?]

"My lord, we have mistakenly entered the realm of the Netherworld."

[The Netherworld? Does that mean the strange black wind that was making those noises was a ghost?]

【right! 】

[They're both ghosts, but why is there such a big difference? I noticed that Xun Zhu and Zhuang Xinghe's souls are both white!]

【It's different. Those you just hit have lost their minds and no longer have human forms; they've become black blobs that only attack people.】

[Tsk, even souls have different forms. How am I supposed to get out of here?]

[I suggest you don't go out for now. This Netherworld Ghost Realm is a rare training ground. Normally, cultivators don't even have the chance to find the entrance. It's a challenge mode with nine levels in total. You'll receive a great gift for each level you pass.]

Fang Ruotang raised an eyebrow.

They weren't interested in the big gift or the challenges the little mirror mentioned.

But looking at her trembling little husband in her arms, she felt it wouldn't hurt to stay; at least this was a good opportunity for Gu Nancheng to get some experience.

"Why don't you stay?"

"good!"

Fang Ruotang was very satisfied with Gu Nancheng's answer.

"Don't be afraid, I'll protect you from the calamity."

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