Chapter 8 008 Run
Chapter 8
Yingji squinted her eyes and looked around. The surroundings were barren. There was a large forest in the distance, but it was cold, and most of the trees had lost their branches and leaves. The pines that did not wither in winter were also an old green.
She sat on a rock, the cold wind blowing her gauze skirt in disorder. She touched her arm, unable to tell whether her arm or her palm was colder.
As a child, she wore skirts in the summer and jackets in the winter, adapting to the changing seasons. On that snowy winter day, clutching her cotton-padded jacket, she was surprised to learn for the first time that her brothers and sisters were unfazed by the changing temperatures of the seasons.
She was stripped of her cotton jacket and thrown into the blizzard.
"Sister! Sister!" She got up and pulled the door, but it was tightly closed. A group of people laughed from inside the house.
Laugh at her for being a waste.
Mocking her for not being worthy of being a princess.
Scolding her for disgracing the noble bloodline of the Duxue Kingdom's royal family.
She knelt in the snow, shivering, and once again realized how different she was from them. She wanted to be as fearless as her sisters, so she secretly endured the cold time and again, experiencing pain and illness, and eventually, she actually managed to withstand the cold better than ordinary people...
Yingji raised her hand and brushed away the stray black hair from her temples. She regained consciousness. The sun was about to set, and there was still no sign of the black python.
Yingji wasn't sure if she could lure the Black Python. But it didn't matter. Whether the Black Python lived or died had nothing to do with her. She just wanted Kongfan to know that she had done it. That was enough.
Even in Yingji's subconscious, she felt that the Black Python would not come again. The Black Python was clearly no match for Kong Fan. After finally escaping the Demon Suppression Tower, was he crazy to come back?
Yingji took out a rice cake and ate it. It was dry, hard, and rough, not particularly tasty, but filling. She lifted her wine bag and drank. The hot wine went down her throat, and her whole body felt refreshed.
After finishing the last sip of the liquor, Yingji tossed the wine bag aside. She was so bored waiting that she stood up, brushed off the dust on her skirt, and walked towards the distant woods.
"Captain of the Guards, she's about to leave the demon-suppressing formation!"
Xun Nianzhen frowned.
In order not to arouse the Black Python's suspicion, Xun Nianzhen led his men to ambush a little further away from the demon-suppressing formation. She immediately said, "Bring her back!"
As Xun Nianzhen finished speaking, the sky suddenly turned dark.
"He's coming!" Xun Nianzhen shouted, "Prepare to activate the formation immediately!"
Yingji sensed danger. She stopped and looked back, seeing the sky rapidly darkening.
The black python actually came?
She placed her hand on her chest, stroking the Nine-Tailed Fox jade pendant. She was suddenly very curious about what deep hatred the Black Python and the Nine-Tailed Fox had that would cause them to brave the dangers and search for the Nine-Tailed Fox.
A huge black python coiled in the sky, rolling in the thick clouds.
Countless demon guards appeared from the darkness, the long swords in their hands emitting uniform cold light, pointing directly at the formation that was ready to be launched.
The Black Python seemed to have known about the ambush, but he still came. Last time, he was not sure whether the scent on Yingji was related to the Nine-Tailed Fox, but today he was absolutely certain that this woman must have come into contact with the Nine-Tailed Fox.
Regardless of the injuries on his body and the countless demon guards below, he stared at Yingji with his eyes and roared: "Where is Jiuwei?"
Waves of sound were filled with tremendous power, and suddenly yellow sand filled the sky. Yingji could barely stand and reached out to hold on to the tree beside her.
The Shu Yaowei below felt the black python's terrible anger and couldn't help but look nervous.
Xun Nianzhen's eyes flashed with ruthlessness, and he shouted, "We are prepared this time. He has been seriously injured by His Majesty, so there is nothing to fear!"
"Yes!" All the Shu Yao Guards answered in unison and took a step forward at the same time, the long swords in their hands trembling.
"Set up the formation!" Xun Nianzhen swung his sword.
Countless forces, channeled through the sword, poured into the Demon-Suppressing Formation. The Demon-Suppressing Formation slowly activated, and the earth shook.
Yingji clung to the tree trunk with her arms. The ground shook, and the tree swayed like grass. She opened her eyes wide in the midst of the violent shaking, staring at the black python that was getting closer and closer.
The black python ignored the formation behind him and flew towards Ying Ji. He had been searching for her for two hundred years and finally had news of her.
Blood continued to seep out of the old wounds on his body, and the demon-slaying formation behind him was like a huge net trapping him.
He no longer cared whether he would be caught and put into the Demon-Locking Lamp again.
Xun Nianzhen twisted his fingers and shouted, "Attack!"
Countless sharp sword energies penetrated the demon-suppressing formation and shot towards the black python, piercing its raised and curled giant tail.
The black python just dodged and did not fight back.
Xun Nianzhen saw it and said happily, "It seems that his injuries are very serious and he has no strength to fight back!"
Suddenly, a silver light flashed, and the demon-suppressing formation was fully activated. A huge force enveloped the black python, like a net, capturing him.
Yingji looked up at the subdued black python in the sky and breathed a sigh of relief.
The next moment, a black shadow flashed by and appeared beside Yingji.
The black python discarded its physical body without hesitation, gathered its last bit of demonic power, transformed into a human form, and ran to Ying Ji.
He staggered, and knelt before Yingji, exhausted. He raised his fierce face, stared at Yingji with his crimson eyes, and asked hoarsely, "What is your relationship with Jiuwei? Where is she? Is she... still alive?"
Ying Ji suddenly realized that the Nine-Tailed Fox was not the Black Python's enemy.
Yingji looked him over slowly, but didn't answer. A soft smile played on her lips, and she whispered, "They're almost here, holding me hostage."
The black python was stunned for a moment before it supported itself to stand up. It pinched Ying Ji's neck with its big hands, turned around and stared at the Shu Yaowei who were chasing after them, warning them not to come forward.
Xun Nianzhen was furious and shouted, "If you dare to hurt even a hair on her head, I will throw you into the Soul-Destroying Well!"
The black python didn't argue with Xun Nianzhen, but took Ying Ji hostage and fled into the woods. He initially held Ying Ji's neck, but then he collapsed due to exhaustion.
Yingji glanced over and caught a glimpse of the wound on his chest. It wasn't just one scar; it seemed he'd received other injuries since his last fight with Kongfan.
Feeling Ying Ji's gaze, the black python sneered, wiped the blood from the corner of his lips, and said, "A mortal like you will not understand the fighting and struggle in the demon world."
He lifted his eyelids and looked at Yingji. She was calm and composed, completely devoid of the fear he had shown the last time he caught her. Black Python smiled and asked, "Why, you're not afraid of me anymore?"
He opened his hands and remembered Yingji trembling in his palms.
Ying Ji lowered her eyes and looked at the embarrassed black python, saying, "I just feel a little sorry for you."
The black python suddenly raised its head, looking ferocious.
Ying Ji stretched out her hand, spread out her slender fingers, and wrapped a red rope around her fingers. A jade pendant carved with nine tails hung from the red rope, which kept swinging.
The black python froze, its eyes following the movement of the jade pendant. He reached out to take it, but Yingji took it back.
"This is a token of love given to me by Kyuubi..." Yingji paused.
A strange light flashed in the black python's eyes. "You are a mortal, a mortal with a very short lifespan! In other words... you have seen her in at least the past twenty years!"
Yingji didn't respond. She glanced past the black python. She frowned slightly and said, "They're almost here. You can't escape."
Yingji took a step towards the black python, a charming smile slowly appearing on her lips. She bent down and whispered, "I can help you hide and wait for an opportunity to take you to see the Nine-Tailed Fox."
The black python stared at Ying Ji with wide eyes: "Why should I believe you? Why should I believe in hypocritical humans!"
"If I didn't want to help you, I wouldn't have suggested you hold me hostage. True lovers are rare, and loyal and loyal men are even rarer. I'm willing to help you." Ying Ji slowly swung the jade pendant in her hand, her tone gentle, "If you don't believe me, forget it."
The black python couldn't bear to take its eyes off the jade pendant for a moment, and struggle appeared in its eyes.
Yingji's expression was calm, but she was anxious in her heart.
The black python finally nodded.
Ying Ji breathed a sigh of relief and quickly took out the Demon-Locking Lamp from her Qiankun Pouch. She flicked the flint, and the Demon-Locking Lamp gradually lit up with a soft light.
The weak light to Yingji was a natural threat to the demon. The black python's expression changed immediately.
Ying Ji smiled softly, with charm in her radiant eyes: "Although the Demon Locking Lamp can cause you pain and torture, if you are unwilling to endure even this little pain, then there is no need for me to help you. You should just wait here for Xun Nianzhen to capture you and take you to the Soul-Exterminating Well."
The black python's chest heaved in anger, and he stared at Yingji with suspicion. He had never trusted humans, but the hope of meeting the Nine-Tailed Fox finally made him nod his head.
Ying Ji held the Demon-Locking Lamp in both hands and shook it gently. The faint light inside the lamp flickered for a moment, and suddenly it spit out devouring blue fire.
The black python groaned, endured the intense pain, surrendered, and was put into the demon-locking cup.
Yingji immediately turned off the lights. Her gentle features suddenly turned cold. She glanced at the Demon-Locking Lamp and whispered, "You know how hypocritical humans are, yet you still trust me?"
She didn't have the kindness to help a demon find another demon. She just used sweet words to trick a demon into subduing it for the purpose of refining it in the future!
I really didn't expect to have such a big harvest today. Yingji was in a good mood.
When Xun Nianzhen arrived, he saw Yingji falling weakly to the ground.
"Yingji!" She ran to Yingji and checked her body to see if she had any injuries.
Yingji shook her head: "I'm fine. But he ran away."
"His physical body has been captured, and he is no longer a threat! Let's go back first!" Xun Nianzhen supported Ying Ji and walked back.
As soon as the two and the numerous Shu Yao Guards emerged from the woods, they sensed a strong demonic aura. Even Ying Ji, an ordinary person, could sense it, indicating it was a powerful demon.
"Even when the Demon Suppression Tower was destroyed and so many demons rushed out, there wasn't such a strong demonic aura!"
"What on earth is that?"
Suddenly, a woman's sweet laughter was heard, and the laughter was mixed with charming gasps lingering in the ears, making many young Shu Yaowei blush and feel itchy in their hearts.
Yingji's expression suddenly changed.
The Nine-Tailed Fox actually appeared?
A graceful woman approached from a distance, her steps swaying gracefully. She wore a red cloak that obscured her head and face. Just a vague shadow, she captivated the man.
She walked over slowly, giggling, then stopped short as she got closer. She admired everyone's gazes. She giggled with delight as she gracefully lifted the hood of her cloak.
The men who were fascinated by her a moment ago suddenly felt nauseous.
What kind of face is that?
No, she had no face, just a skeleton, swarming with poisonous insects.
Xun Nianzhen shouted sternly: "Be on guard!"
Yingji whispered, "You are no match for her."
Xun Nianzhen said: "There is nothing to be afraid of. I have already sent a message to His Majesty!"
Ying Ji's face turned pale as she spoke with difficulty, "Kong Fan is no match for her either."
"My friend, what have you thought about?" Jiuwei walked slowly towards Yingji.
Xun Nianzhen stepped forward and stood in front of Yingji.
Jiuwei waved his hand contemptuously, and in an instant the sky and the earth spun, and Xun Nianzhen and all the Shu Yao Guards were transferred thousands of miles away.
Yingji took a deep breath and said, "You said you wanted me to volunteer!"
"But you're just an ordinary person. You'll get old soon, and then that beautiful face will become wrinkled and unattractive."
Jiuwei slowly raised her hand, and a pitch-black poisonous insect crawled onto her fingertips. She exhaled through her skeleton, her voice seductive, "Good boy, come here."
Yingji cut her hand with a dagger to stay calm, but her eyes gradually became blurred. She walked towards Jiuwei woodenly.
When Yingji was about to walk in front of Kyuubi, a golden light suddenly appeared.
The staff fell to the ground, blocking Yingji. The faint sound, like a bell from a distant mountain temple, woke Yingji.
She suddenly came to her senses and a layer of cold sweat broke out on her back.
She turned around and saw Kong Fan.
In the flying yellow sand, the monk Kongfan's robe fluttered high behind him, and he was like a magnolia isolated from the world.
"Yingji." He called gently.
Yingji immediately ran towards him.
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