Each team was responsible for one direction, and things were relatively peaceful in the early stages.
As night quietly descended, the white crescent moon appeared and disappeared among the clouds.
Xiao He did not use intermediate skills; he was already quite adept with just the three basic skills.
The team adopted a rotation system, with Huo Lei and Su Mei in one group, and Xiao He and Wang Xuefeng in another. Two people would fight while two people would rest, and Jiang Cheng was responsible for healing and sustaining the team.
The monsters at sea have mutated even more thoroughly, some to the point that they are unrecognizable, making it impossible to tell what they were in life.
Deng Qi's gaze would occasionally fall on the eighteenth group engaged in battle.
Because at this time, Xiao He and Wang Xuefeng were partners.
Logically speaking, this position is not very friendly to a gunman like Wang Xuefeng, but there must be a Xiao He's sword shadow within five meters of him.
Xiao He had no need to worry about the distant threats, and Wang Xuefeng had no need to worry about the dangers around him.
"It's perfect..." Even those who weren't really focused couldn't help but exclaim.
Unfortunately, there were too many people with ulterior motives present.
Once the hatred level is maxed out, problems are likely to arise.
"Waaah..."
Xiao He's mind went blank for a moment, and he vaguely heard a familiar flute melody, which made him involuntarily take a small step forward.
Wang Xuefeng frowned and pulled him back.
Because of this slight shift in position, the dagger that should have pierced Xiao He inevitably pierced Wang Xuefeng's ribs from the side.
The smell of blood jolted Xiao He awake.
They also realized that the mysterious priest from that night was currently in one of the groups on this isolated island.
The two of them tacitly kept quiet, pretending not to know the sound of the flute.
"How are you?" Jiang Cheng rushed over and cast a healing spell on Wang Xuefeng.
"I can't go on, I'm going to die," Wang Xuefeng said.
"..."
Xiao He looked speechless and gestured to Huo Lei to take over.
Jiang Cheng carefully pulled open his coat and discovered that the thorn had countless barbs on it. Pulling it out would probably be so painful that it could kill someone.
Upon seeing this, Deng Qi immediately showed a worried expression, but she had no right to express her concern.
No one's emotions escaped Wang Xuefeng's "eyes".
Besides Jiang Cheng and Xiao He, there were two other pastors present, but unfortunately, neither of them showed any signs of distress.
[Wang Xuefeng: Why the hell are you being targeted again?]
[Xiao He: How the hell should I know?!]
Jiang Cheng had Wang Xuefeng lie half-down on the ground, then quickly took out scissors and several small knives. He used the scissors to cut a slit in Wang Xuefeng's shirt, revealing the sharp point.
"Captain, hold him for a bit while, I need to remove the thorns."
“Alright,” Xiao He replied.
Wang Xuefeng was happy to lean on Xiao He's shoulder and let him do whatever he wanted.
Xiao He switched his sword to healing, occasionally casting a small recovery spell to stop the bleeding.
"hiss--"
"Oh, sorry, it hurts a little, you'll have to bear with it!" Jiang Cheng said quickly.
Xiao He silently compared the remaining two priests in his mind, trying hard to recall the details of the journey.
Those unaware of the situation only noticed that Xiao He's expression was somewhat serious, as if he were extremely angry about Wang Xuefeng's injury.
Deng Qi was also on her day off, and she paid more attention to them than anyone else.
Wang Xuefeng's selfless act of taking the stab for Xiao He left an indelible mark on her heart, but also rapidly diminished her confidence.
Just as Deng Qi kept his eyes on Wang Xuefeng, Xiao Ai kept her eyes on Deng Qi.
Xiao Ai could see through any of her emotions.
"What a nuisance..." Xiao Ai frowned slightly, looking at Xiao He who was deep in thought with a hint of dissatisfaction.
However, Xiao He's thoughts were interrupted by Wang Xuefeng.
"Hey, can you breathe normally?" Xiao He's brow was still furrowed when she looked down and saw that his face was covered in fine sweat.
Looking further down, the spike was still mutating, like a living, new alien.
"Um...uh..."
"ah……"
Xiao He's pupils contracted.
These spikes aren't a prank; they're meant to kill.
To launch a sneak attack by hiding a monster of this level among many low-level monsters, someone must be in command.
Otherwise, given the overwhelming power between monsters, it would be impossible for it not to devour these weaker monsters.
"Xuefeng?" Xiao He's heart skipped a beat, and he quickly used an intermediate-level recovery spell.
Jiang Cheng was covered in sweat, after all, this was not an ordinary injury, but rather he had been parasitized by a demon.
It doesn't attack others, it only damages the host's body, unless it can be completely eliminated.
Jiang Cheng gritted his teeth, put down the knife, and began to try forming hand seals.
"What is this?" Xiao He asked, puzzled.
"It's a family secret technique, but this is the first time I've used it on a human." Jiang Cheng looked at Xiao He, seemingly seeking his permission.
“Alright, I will protect you.” Xiao He said without hesitation.
"Uh, Captain, you'd better grab him, or things will get worse if he moves around."
"clear."
Deng Qi frowned deeply, her face full of reluctance, yet she was unwilling to look away, her palms sweating.
Wang Xuefeng's condition finally drew everyone's attention.
Because his voice was so pitiful.
Even though he was clenching his teeth and trying to suppress his pain, his groans still echoed throughout the small, isolated island, making everyone realize that this sea was not as simple as it seemed.
"Oh my god... what is that...?"
"I can't take it anymore, it's too bloody, I can't watch it..."
The timid girls turned their heads away one after another, but couldn't help looking back frequently.
Wang Xuefeng was held tightly by Xiao He's arm, and the veins on his forehead and neck were clearly visible.
Jiang Cheng formed the hand seals very quickly and was completely absorbed in them, as if he had entered a strange state.
After a stalemate of about half an hour, the foreign objects, which looked like iron wires, finally began to separate from the flesh.
"ah……"
In that instant, Wang Xuefeng felt as if he had been released, and his tense nerves were finally relieved.
Xiao He was stunned for a moment, watching him slowly raise his blood-stained hand. If he didn't stop him, it would touch his face. He subconsciously grabbed it.
But Wang Xuefeng seemed to have been prepared, and immediately countered with a grab.
To everyone's astonishment, Wang Xuefeng held Xiao He's hand with a smug look on his face, laughing wildly despite being in obvious pain.
"Are you crazy?" If Xiao He wasn't afraid he would do something reckless, he would have arm wrestled with him right now.
"I wish I could become... the angel you love in a fairy tale... spreading my arms to become wings to protect you~"
"???" Xiao He looked bewildered.
"If one day..."
"I left quietly..."
"Please bury me in..."
"In this spring..."
"You," Xiao He said expressionlessly, "If you sing again, I'll bury you in the spring right now."
Wang Xuefeng didn't respond, and continued to hum and shake his head.
Horry coughed up a mouthful of blood and couldn't help but turn around and shout four words: "Request a song, actor."
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