Chapter 89 Fallen Angel (2)
After reading these words, Lin Chujiu could deeply feel Jiang Yan's pain.
Her guess was correct.
The background of the story is a case of school bullying.
The victim in this bullying case is named Jiang Yan, who is also the "she" in the dungeon.
She was bullied by a gang of classmates including Zhou Ruoruo, Xu Sisi, Hong Jiadu, and Pei Yu.
Among them, Zhou Ruoruo is a rebellious girl with a scheming and sinister mind. On the surface, she is very gentle. She pretends to get along well with Jiang Yan, but behind the scenes she is testing Jiang Yan's background and assessing whether she can become their new "plaything".
Pei Yu is the top student in the class. She is usually gloomy, but she has a lot of ideas. When she abuses Jiang Yan, she can always come up with many novel ways to satisfy his perverted sadistic desires.
Xu Sisi, on the other hand, was a foolish vassal who followed Pei Yu's orders to burn Jiang Yan with a lighter.
Hongjiadu, on the other hand, was an "assistant" who handed out tools from behind.
Zhou Ruoruo called Jiang Yan a green fly, so Jiang Yan died in a manner resembling that of a green fly.
Xu Sisi burned Jiang Yan, so even after she turned into a shadow, her soul was still being burned.
As for why she turned into a shadow, it's because Xu Sisi seems weak and only obeys Pei Yu and Zhou Ruoruo's orders, just like a shadow, but the harm she brings to Jiang Yan is real.
As for Hong Jiadu, an "assistant" who refuses to admit his mistakes is naturally like a rat in a sewer, so his cunning state is also like that of a big rat.
Why are shovels and spades so terrifying? Because after they got tired of playing with Jiang Yan, they dug a hole with a shovel and buried her with soil poured on it.
Therefore, Jiang Yan is afraid of shovels and spades.
Lin Chujiu understood and was about to speak to Pei Yu and Bai Yingfeng beside her when she heard a sound coming from outside the door.
"Bang bang bang!"
"Despicable human, die!"
It's a monster!
Lin Chujiu looked at the doorway in shock; three monsters were standing there.
The dormitory building became unstable due to their trampling, as if it would collapse at any moment.
Pei Yu… Lin Chujiu’s gaze swept over the man beside her, who, though calm, seemed somewhat unsteady.
Based on the hints in the notebook and the direction of Jiang Yan's resentment, he seems to be the core planner and abuser, using his clever mind to devise endless cruel schemes.
But at this moment, it was he who was protecting her.
This extreme contradiction left her feeling completely distraught.
But now is not the time to delve into it!
After being briefly shaken off, the three monsters were completely enraged.
They saw what Lin Chujiu was holding and knew that Lin Chujiu had discovered the most unbearable truth.
Hongjiadu stretched out his rat paws, Xu Sisi wriggled, and Zhou Ruoruo raised her hand high—
For the first time, the three monsters' attacks were so coordinated and targeted, filled with murderous intent!
"Be careful!" Bai Yingfeng shouted sharply, disregarding the need to regulate his breathing, and forcibly activated the remaining Geng metal energy.
Pei Yu's eyes narrowed, and his right hand moved with lightning speed, drawing several talismans.
The situation is urgent; rescuing Lin Chujiu is the priority. Punishing them will be dealt with later.
At this critical moment, a resolute glint flashed in Lin Chujiu's eyes.
Instead of retreating, she rushed towards a shattered window to the side of the direction the giant shovel was about to smash down!
"Jump!"
She mustered her courage and, trembling, leaped out of the window!
This is the third floor, not high, but the ground below is hard concrete, covered with gravel.
Jumping would most likely result in permanent disability.
Two figures landed faster than her.
Bai Yingfeng landed on the ground first, spreading his arms wide. A gentle force rose upwards, slowing Lin Chujiu's descent.
Pei Yu landed almost simultaneously, reached out and caught Lin Chujiu as she fell, then spun around.
The two worked together seamlessly, as if they had rehearsed it a thousand times.
As soon as Lin Chujiu's feet touched the ground, she ran off without stopping or looking back towards the grove behind the dormitory building!
She remembered that on the map, behind the grove of trees, there seemed to be an abandoned old school area with complex terrain.
"Chase!"
Bai Yingfeng and Pei Yu chased after her again, continuing to cover her retreat.
As we rushed into the grove, the light suddenly dimmed.
Moonlight filtered through the gaps in the branches and leaves, casting dappled shadows that danced like ghosts.
Underfoot was a thick layer of fallen leaves and tangled tree roots, making it difficult to run without sinking into the mud.
The roars and sounds of destruction behind us were temporarily blocked by the dense trees, but they still followed us closely.
Lin Chujiu's brain was racing at high speed.
The truth came out: Jiang Yan's resentment stemmed from extreme pain and injustice.
Without a doubt, the people she hates most are Zhou Ruoruo, Xu Sisi, Hong Jiadu, and possibly Pei Yu.
She became the core of the instance, seeking revenge and demanding that these people pay for their crimes in blood.
But how can we repay it?
These three monsters are no longer the students they once were; they are an aggregate of resentment, fear, and sin, possessing immense power and overflowing with vengeance.
With her, Bai Yingfeng, and Pei Yu, how could they eliminate them head-on?
That might be a bit difficult.
"Could it be... that Jiang Yan should take revenge herself?"
Lin Chujiu was in a state of utter confusion, and her steps were somewhat unsteady.
“Ajiu,” Pei Yu’s voice suddenly rang in her ear, unusually clear, “Sometimes, resolving resentment does not necessarily require destroying its vessel.”
Lin Chujiu paused slightly and turned her head to look at him.
While keeping a watchful eye on what was behind her, Pei Yu whispered quickly, "What she hates is probably the specific acts of inflicting pain and the attitudes of those people."
What lingered her resentment was perhaps not just the death itself, but also the perpetrator's indifference and the cover-up of the truth.
"you mean……"
A glint flashed in Lin Chujiu's eyes.
“Let them die in repentance.”
repent!
Lin Chujiu suddenly realized!
Yes, what Jiang Yan wants may not be just revenge killing; she wants "justice," she wants those who hurt her to admit their mistakes, and she wants her pain to be seen and understood!
Otherwise, why would she be so obsessed with recreating the scene from back then and forcing Hongjiadu to admit it?
But how can we expect these three monsters, now reduced to nothing but madness, resentment, and obsession, to repent?
How easy is that? Do they still have any sense?
A bold idea ignited in her heart like wildfire.
"I've got an idea!"
Lin Chujiu said hurriedly, her eyes scanning the surroundings, "I need a relatively safe place, and I need some time to prepare!"
Although Bai Yingfeng didn't fully understand, seeing that Lin Chujiu had an idea, he immediately replied, "The atrium in the front teaching building will do!"
“Let’s go there!” Lin Chujiu said decisively.
The three accelerated again, broke through several bushes, and sure enough, they saw a teaching building with a courtyard inside.
They rushed inside, where there were withered vines, broken flowerpots, and thick dust.
"You guys hold them off for me, give me a few minutes!"
Lin Chujiu quickly found a relatively clean corner and took out yellow paper and a cinnabar pen from her portable bag—items she had bought after the last dungeon run.
She took a deep breath and forced herself to calm down.
I recall the talisman diagrams my mother taught me.
She wasn't drawing an attack talisman, nor a defense talisman.
She was going to draw a breath-holding talisman to conceal her aura and temporarily transform herself into Jiang Yan's ghost!
With swift strokes, the cinnabar ink left deep red marks on the yellow paper.
Bai Yingfeng and Pei Yu stood guard at several main entrances to the teaching building, keeping watch for her.
The monster's attacks grew increasingly ferocious, the school building's fragile frame teetered on the brink of collapse, and shards of glass rained down.
Pei Yu and Bai Yingfeng are both Yin Officials, and cannot directly attack monsters; they can only defend.
Even if they can stop it, the dilapidated school building might not be able to withstand the pressure.
"alright!"
Lin Chujiu gave a low shout and picked up the three talismans she had drawn—she drew three to ensure the effect.
Take two of the photos and slap them on your chest and back, then hold the last one in your hand for later use.
The moment the talisman was affixed to her body, a chilling aura enveloped her, and the vibrant "player" energy she once possessed quickly faded.
Lin Chujiu recalled the girl's appearance in the photo, quickly messed up her hair, smeared dust on her cheeks and clothes, and her eyes became empty and full of resentment.
"Bai Yingfeng, Pei Yu, step back, conceal your presence, and do not interfere!"
Lin Chujiu said in a low voice, her tone resolute.
Despite having tried her best in many dungeons, she was still afraid in this situation, but she was able to calm herself down.
Although the two were puzzled, seeing the determination in her eyes and sensing the change in her aura, they understood her plan.
Bai Yingfeng gritted his teeth and, together with Pei Yu, concealed their auras to the lowest possible level, retreating into the shadows of a corner.
At the same time, with a loud "boom", the entrance to the courtyard was suddenly forced open!
The three monsters swaggered in.
However, when they saw the figure in the center of the courtyard, they all froze for a moment.
A figure stood amidst the pervasive dust and dim light.
Her long hair was disheveled, her clothes were in disarray, and she exuded an aura that they were so familiar with that it made their souls tremble, yet they hated her to the core—it was Jiang Yan's aura!
Although there are some subtle differences, the core resentment and pain are unmistakable!
However, this "Jiang Yan" did not attack; she simply stared at them quietly with her empty and resentful eyes.
That gaze seemed to pierce through their current terrifying appearance and see directly into their filthy and despicable souls.
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