Shen Zhiyi waved her hand repeatedly.
"I wanted to obtain the magical artifact in a more peaceful way."
The snake demon, having severed its tail, roared furiously.
Another giant wave rose up, and its body became even larger and more terrifying than before.
"Peace?" Cangliu Yu turned the hilt of his sword, letting out a cold laugh, but the smile didn't reach his eyes.
"Today, it's either it that dies, or I live."
Shen Zhiyi's lips twitched.
It's either it dies or it dies.
So you're not going to suffer any loss at all?
With a light tap of his toes, Cangliuyu made a hand seal and swung his sword, a chilling killing intent emanating from his body.
The snake demon roared angrily.
A plume of black smoke emerged from the severed snake tail.
That damned swordsman dared to sever its bewitching spell and cut off its snake tail!
It must take his life!
His vertical pupils contracted sharply.
Black mist gathered on the river surface and fiercely attacked Cangliuyu!
Cang Liu Yu neither dodged nor avoided.
A dark, turbulent wave surged in his eyes, and the Water-Severing Sword hummed as it left his hand.
"Slay!" he shouted.
The sword spirit instantly burst forth with a blinding cold light, and the sword shadows cascaded down like a waterfall, turning into ice shards that shot towards the water's surface!
Swoosh—
The black fog was struck hard.
Cang Liuyu leaped up, gripped the sword hilt, twisted his body, twirled his sword, and fiercely thrust it towards the snake demon's vital spot!
The snake demon was unable to dodge in time and let out a shrill scream.
The scales shattered, and dark green venom spurted out, instantly turning the river surface black.
It twitched twice.
Before his last glimmer of life faded, he transformed his life's cultivation into deadly poison, fusing it into fine, dense needles, which he then wildly shot out in all directions.
Cang Liuyu's brows furrowed, and he subconsciously looked in the direction of Shen Zhiyi.
She was still standing there, looking dazed.
He drew his sword and cleaved most of the poison needles in two.
He leaped forward and blocked her path.
A powerful sword intent erected a barrier, protecting them like a city wall.
Cangliuyu pulled her over as fast as he could and spun around to hold her in his arms.
To eliminate any possibility of her getting hurt.
Almost at the same instant, a poisoned needle pierced his forearm.
The snake demon was completely lifeless.
The poisoned needles fell and vanished without a trace.
"Are you alright?!" Shen Zhiyi asked Cang Liuyu anxiously.
He held her in his arms.
His face was hidden in the shadows against the backlight.
The soft, sweet fragrance, like a poisoned needle, pierced his heart without him even realizing it.
Cang Liuyu lowered his eyelashes.
I heard the sound of ice floes breaking and sinking on the water's surface.
He awkwardly let go of her.
He deliberately used his coldness to isolate himself, sheathed his sword, his expression ruthless, and without hesitation, slashed his own palm.
The powerful pressure circulated through his meridians, forcing out the poison needles and poisonous blood.
He lowered his eyes and wiped the blood from his lips.
"It's alright."
A large hand overturned it.
The riverbed parted, and a treasure chest slowly rose up.
In a flash, it landed steadily in his palm.
"I'll compensate you for your magical artifact." He turned around and handed the box to Shen Zhiyi.
His other hand, which was scratched, was clenched into a fist and held behind his back.
Shen Zhiyi stared at him blankly.
His eyes and brows were cold and aloof.
Her thin lips, stained with blood, turned a seductive crimson.
Together with her indifferent and aloof expression, it creates a contradictory yet alluring beauty.
The snow-capped mountains are silent.
Yet a captivating fire burned in her eyes and on her lips.
Shen Zhiyi thought of a withered tree coming back to life.
Thinking of the red spider lily.
Thinking about everything, the adjectives that made her heart race...
"Stunned?" Cang Liuyu lowered his gaze and shook the treasure chest. "Aren't you going to open it and take a look?"
"Oh! Oh oh..." Shen Zhiyi suddenly came back to her senses.
Her face flushed slightly as she took the box.
So handsome...
She absolutely had to eat this fine bran!
Shen Zhiyi clenched her fist secretly.
Upon opening the box, five Illusionary Spirit Orbs and a coiled soft sword were found inside.
She drew her soft sword.
The moment she unfurled it, the sword suddenly trembled as if it were alive, causing her to twist and turn wildly.
Shen Zhiyi's eyes widened.
"Cang Liuyu! Please help me!"
Cang Liuyu was startled by her shout and realized that he had been staring at her for several seconds.
He pursed his lips and solemnly lowered his gaze.
He covered her hand with his large palm, wrapping it around the hilt of the sword. "Don't panic."
He recited the closing technique in a low voice.
Shen Zhiyi repeated it again.
As expected, the soft sword stopped trying to break free and, following the force of Shen Zhiyi's swing, released its sword intent.
Cang Liu Yu released his hand.
Shen Zhiyi swung the sword twice more, and the soft sword, following her will, meandered and coiled around her wrist, resembling a moon-white bracelet.
Pearls are generally white and lustrous.
"It's a success!"
Shen Zhiyi twisted her wrist, tilted her head back, and her little face was full of excitement, "This sword is willing to listen to me now!"
Cang Liuyu looked down at her.
Shen Zhiyi then realized that she had unknowingly pressed herself against his chest.
His lips were only millimeters away from his chin.
She could almost feel his warm breath.
Her fair face flushed crimson instantly. She lowered her head and subconsciously took a half-step back.
Then, he hung his head, secretly feeling dejected.
Why did she step back?
She should just lean against him!
Huh?
That's not right!
How was she able to get close to him?
The Binding Silk is no longer working?
Shen Zhiyi suddenly looked up and glanced at Cang Liuyu.
Thinking back to that hug he gave her when he saved her...
Cangliu Yu seemed to sense something, as if she could read her mind. Before she could ask, he explained in a low voice, "I had already severed the binding threads before fighting the snake demon."
Shen Zhiyi nodded.
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