"See that brocade pouch on his waist? I specifically inquired about it before I came. It contains a jade pendant. It's said that with this pendant, one can command ten top-tier experts. If you can get your hands on this jade pendant, killing others later will be a piece of cake. Forget about a first-class merit, even a special-class merit will be yours."
The ghost's eyes lit up: Is this for real?
The perspective broadened instantly, didn't it?!
Thinking about his future success, Chang Gui trembled with excitement and immediately patted Chu Hongluan's shoulder hard: "Tsk, these young people nowadays, even after getting important information, they know to be respectful to their seniors. They're so smart, so incredibly smart!"
Chu Hongluan smiled and said, "Of course, of course. The martial arts of the body I possessed are mediocre, not comparable to your unparalleled abilities. I will wait here for good news."
"Very well! Once I obtain the jade pendant and complete my great undertaking, I will certainly not treat you unfairly!"
After saying that, the ghost lifted his robe and soared into the air!
Just as he approached the battlefield, Mo Yu turned around and stabbed him through the heart with his sword!
......
In the end, it was all for naught.
Chu Hongluan was speechless and choked with emotion.
Just then, in the middle of the battle, a skinny monkey-like ghost was cleaved out by a palm strike!
He wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth, picked up two boning hooks, and stubbornly tried to drill in again.
"senior!"
The skinny monkey was startled. He looked in the direction of the sound and saw a head peeking out from behind a rock about half a person's height not far away. The monkey was calling to him in a whisper and waving at him.
Even though her face was covered, just looking at her eyes and bone structure, she was definitely a top-tier beauty.
Wow, what good luck I had today, to have such a romantic encounter!
The skinny monkey glanced at the battle over there, and seeing that he couldn't take it down anytime soon, he grinned, squinted his small eyes in a lewd manner, and walked towards Chu Hongluan.
What happened to the last person who looked at her like that? I think... he's dead.
Chu Hongluan's expression remained unchanged. Only after he walked up to her did she ask, "How is the battle going over there?"
The skinny monkey chuckled wickedly, "It'll be soon. Mo Yu won't be able to hold out for much longer."
"Senior, I have some information here that will be of great use to you." Chu Hongluan lowered her voice mysteriously.
"Oh? Why don't you tell me?"
"Well, you can tell the senior. But the senior must promise me that when you return to the outside world and achieve great success, you must not forget me. Even if you only speak well of me in front of the Dharma Protectors, that would be good."
As she said this, she looked both helpless and regretful, which perfectly piqued the skinny monkey's interest.
"Young lady, business isn't done this way. You have to let me see how valuable this information is first."
A glint of cunning gleamed in the skinny monkey's eyes. He tiptoed, his gaze darting towards Chu Hongluan's collar, seemingly casually. However, his night clothes were too concealing, and in the end, he could only click his tongue and mutter, "What a spoilsport."
Chu Hongluan wasn't angry; she simply pointed in the direction of Mo Yu.
"Senior, did you see that brocade pouch on his waist? I specifically inquired about it before I came. It contains a jade pendant. It's said that with this pendant, one can command ten top-tier experts to serve one's own purposes. If we can get our hands on this jade pendant, wouldn't killing others later be a piece of cake? After making a great contribution, why worry about not being able to rise to prominence when we return?"
"It's a pity... the martial arts skills of the body I possessed are not profound enough to compare with the unparalleled skills of my predecessors. Otherwise, I would definitely not have given up such a good opportunity."
Upon hearing this, the skinny monkey instinctively straightened his back, as if doing so would make him appear taller and more imposing.
Chu Hongluan's lips, hidden beneath her mask, curled up silently, exuding a deadly danger.
However, when he spoke again, his tone was still naive.
"So if you succeed, senior, you must give me a promotion!"
The exact same wording, only the beginning and end were changed, a precise and nuanced approach.
The skinny monkey rubbed his chin, his eyes gleaming, clearly easily swayed. "You do have good taste."
He said "not bad" three times in a row, becoming more and more satisfied with Chu Hongluan. His narrowed eyes were filled with greed, and he couldn't help but reach out to caress her cheek, muttering maliciously:
"Don't worry, when I return after I've accomplished my mission, I'll definitely give you a good... promotion!"
The tone was utterly disgusting; every syllable was a blatant flirtation and innuendo.
Chu Hongluan turned her head away from his hand, her gaze gradually turning cold.
"Then let's wait for good news from you, senior."
The skinny monkey didn't gain any advantage, but he wasn't angry.
In his view, once he obtained the jade pendant and made a great contribution in this operation, he would definitely be highly valued by the Dharma Protector after his release. Don't be fooled by her current aloofness; once he truly achieves success, she'll wag her tail and crawl to him, practically begging for his attention.
Therefore, he was not in a hurry.
The skinny monkey picked up the boning hooks again, turned his neck, and made a crisp snapping sound.
"My little beauty, I'll be right back~"
After saying that, the skinny monkey took a step back, used his left foot to propel himself forward, and shot off like an arrow, once again plunging into the group surrounding Mo Yu!
Chu Hongluan stared at him calmly, her face expressionless, her phoenix eyes icy cold.
Footsteps came from behind her. Strangely enough, she didn't even need to turn around; she could tell who it was just by listening to the rhythm and weight of his steps.
Chu Hongluan didn't turn around, but asked softly, "Where is Ke Tinghe?"
"I got really into a fight with a ghost in the front yard."
Chu Hongluan sighed deeply.
"I knew it."
Liu Jinghong walked over slowly and stood beside her.
Chu Hongluan glanced to the side and found that his gaze was deep and fixed on the direction of the battle ahead. A terrifying storm was brewing in his eyes, which were locked on one person and moved with him.
It's not Moyu, it's Skinny Monkey.
"Have you been here for a while now?"
"Um."
Chu Hongluan was also looking ahead when suddenly she took a step closer to him and gently bumped his shoulder.
"You want to kill him, don't you?"
Liu Jinghong stiffened, about to cover up her reaction, when she heard her continue.
"What a coincidence, me too."
The girl spoke slowly and gently, like wispy clouds, so tender, yet every word resonated deeply, striking his heart with a powerful impact.
She said:
“Young Master, violent killing intent is not terrible, and anger needs bloodshed to soothe it, which is perfectly acceptable. Do whatever you want. I will always stand with you. So, you can… be even more free.”
After a long while, Liu Jinghong smiled.
“How strange. Before, I wasn’t easily eroded by violence. But after meeting you, I’m like the marsh gas hovering over the wetlands, ready to explode at the slightest spark.”
“In the past, when my sanity was eroded by tyranny, I could not calm down without wanton slaughter. But after meeting you, I became like a tamed cat. I only needed you to stroke my fur a little, and I would put away my claws.”
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