Perhaps it was because his tone was too serious and his words too tender that even the evening breeze that caressed his face seemed enchanting.
In the distance, tensions are high and bloodshed is brewing; here, the waves are calm, the wind is gentle, and life is peaceful.
But Chu Hongluan suddenly thought of another possibility, which was completely out of place, and couldn't help but act cheekily: "You speak so tenderly, how do you know we don't know each other outside? Maybe I'm some kind of aunt of yours—"
"Miss Chu!" Liu Jinghong's eyes widened suddenly, her face filled with disbelief.
Chu Hongluan gave an awkward smile: "I won't say anymore, I won't say anymore."
Her gaze returned to the battle, where she saw the skinny monkey moving nimbly, using his companions as cover. Once he found an opening, he would suddenly close in, and with a single slash of his two boning hooks, the skin would be torn open! His sinister eyes were subtly watching the purse at his waist, ready to strike at any moment.
"So... are you still going to kill this person?"
Chu Hongluan turned her head to look at him, her smiling eyes full of teasing.
“Kill her. Kill her after the young lady’s plan is complete. Last time, I ruined the young lady’s plan, and I can’t make the same mistake twice.”
Chu Hongluan chuckled silently.
Looking at Mo Yu again, he was covered in blood. His guards fell one after another, leaving him isolated and helpless. His parrying movements became visibly sluggish, but his back remained straight, and his sword-wielding hand showed no sign of trembling.
Another sword strike, its terrifying sword intent whipping up pebbles and sand, tearing through the sky like a ravenous demon pouncing on its prey! The ghostly minions scrambled to dodge, but amidst the chilling light, three ghostly minions were unable to evade in time! Their internal organs were instantly shattered! Their souls were ejected from the Mirror Realm on the spot!
This sword strike was no ordinary one for Mo Yu either. He was already at his limit, and with a thud, he knelt down on one knee, supporting himself with his sword and panting heavily.
His face was blurred by blood, leaving only his eyes, which gleamed like swords, chilling and terrifying.
The remaining eight or nine cougars were also intimidated and wanted to wait for the others to go first before making their move.
For a moment, a stalemate ensued.
Chu Hongluan watched quietly, her brows furrowing unconsciously, without saying a word.
Liu Jinghong noticed her unusual behavior: "What's wrong?"
"I was just thinking, is this person's value in life enough for us to save his life?"
Chu Hongluan didn't look away, but sighed and rubbed her temples with a headache.
“Originally, his life or death should have been none of our concern. Standing idly by would have been the most sensible thing for us. However, the ghost calls him the chief disciple of the Sword Pavilion, so he must be a figure of considerable renown, like the leader of the righteous path.”
Liu Jinghong understood her meaning and naturally picked up where she left off: "Therefore, such a person can die in training or in adversity, but he must not die at the hands of a demonic cultivator."
"Otherwise, the people of the world will be filled with anxiety and the authority of the righteous path will be on the verge of collapse."
"Besides, although this person is a bit annoying, he is, after all, on our side. Keeping him around might come in handy later."
After they finished speaking, they both fell silent.
To be honest, I didn't really want to save them.
In the end, Chu Hongluan made her decision: "Then let's save them."
Just as he was about to draw his sword, a loud shout came from afar:
"Are you fucking crazy?! What have I ever done to you?! There are so many people out there, why are you only going to attack me?!"
Liu Jinghong quickly pulled Chu Hongluan into the shadows. Chu Hongluan peeked out and saw dust swirling on the path to the left, and a burly man wielding two swords, Changgui, swept out like the wind!
The next instant, a wild blade of light, like a dragon soaring and a tiger roaring, hurtled straight towards the back of the ghost's heart!
"Hahaha! Brother! I have a keen eye for talent! Of everyone here, you have the deepest inner strength! Just play with me and have a good fight!"
That familiar, infuriating tone—who else could it be but Kotingh?
The burly man cursed under his breath, then used all his strength in his waist and legs to leap up, soar through the air, and flip backward! He landed gracefully!
The blade he dodged did not stop; it surged forward with tremendous force, striking straight at the group of Chang Gui Mo Yu and his companions who were locked in a stalemate not far away!
"ah--"
Two piercing screams!
The burly man was stunned for a moment, then quickly shouted to shift the blame: "It's not my fault! This madman did it!"
The blade flashed again and again, raining down on them!
"Can't you fucking let me rest for a bit!" the burly man cursed as he dodged awkwardly.
"Brother, why are you so weak! You're obviously out of shape! If you keep resting, all that internal energy will be wasted! Brother! Take this!"
Eighteen consecutive cuts, each aimed at a vital spot!
Eighteen cuts followed by another eighteen cuts, accompanied by Ke Tinghe's increasingly excited laughter.
The overlapping and layered sword intents swept across the sky, but the burly man blocked 30% with his profound internal strength and avoided 70% with his serpentine movements.
These seventy percent of sword intent roared away, each maintaining its original path.
As a result, the scene on Mo Yu's side suddenly became comical.
A group of grown men darted around like monkeys, dodging this "unexpected disaster," none of them wanting to be scratched for no reason.
Even Mo Yu, who was barely clinging to life, was forced to sit up in shock from his deathbed and frantically move around with his sword in hand.
At this moment, everyone's attention was scattered. A glint flashed in the skinny monkey's eyes. He pretended to leap up to avoid the knife's intent, but quickly approached Mo Yu and grabbed the pouch at his waist with lightning speed!
"ah--"
Another piercing scream rang out!
The skinny monkey clutched his purse and rolled on the ground in agony!
Three thick, long steel needles were almost pierced into his right eye, side waist, and thigh!
Chu Hongluan saw it from afar and couldn't help but gasp, subconsciously touching her eyes.
Fortunately, she had the foresight not to do it herself.
Who would have thought that a righteous disciple like him would actually hide a concealed weapon in the pouch he carried with him?
Mo Yu never expected that among this group of men in black who were clearly after him, there would be someone who was after his money!
Seeing the skinny monkey's miserable state, Mo Yu couldn't help but sneer.
After his purse was almost stolen by a thief last time, Mo Yu specially made a hidden weapon device, with the launch port facing outwards, tied inside his waist belt and connected to the purse's strap.
If the purse is suddenly ripped off, the ties will trigger the hidden weapon, and three steel needles will burst out at once! Depending on luck, at best you will be temporarily unable to fight, at worst you will die.
His condition is relatively mild.
Mo Yu swiftly spun around to dodge a blade of light, then immediately took a step forward, attempting to snatch back the brocade pouch.
Who knew that Skinny Monkey was also a ruthless man? His mind was filled with thoughts of rising to prominence and having beautiful women by his side after he got out, and he simply couldn't accept his defeat! He had paid such a heavy price, how could he be willing to let the jade pendant be snatched back and all his efforts be in vain!?
Driven by extreme resentment, he unleashed boundless potential. Ignoring the gushing blood and enduring the excruciating pain, he scrambled and crawled toward Chu Hongluan!
Mo Yu was shocked and immediately drew his sword to give chase.
But the other ghosts thought he was trying to escape in the chaos, so they immediately grabbed their weapons and intercepted him! He could only watch helplessly as the skinny monkey ran away!
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