After I put Miao Xiaoxian on the ground, I grabbed the rope ladder and climbed up to the exit of the altar.
Outside was another cave, and directly in front was a wide underground river with many ropes hanging from the riverbanks, which were probably used by the people of Ping'an Village to cross the river in the past.
In addition to these, there are several rechargeable lights next to the cave, providing illumination for the entrance.
All the ropes on site were secured to the stones on both sides, and were tied very securely.
I climbed down a rope to the other side of the underground river, cut it, and then went back the same way, dragged the rope ashore, and prepared to return to the cave to hoist Miao Xiaoxian up.
"roar!"
Just as I was walking back, a monster's roar suddenly came from inside the cave.
Hearing that sound startled me, and I ran towards it.
In the dark cave, a faint green light was rushing toward the cave entrance.
Upon seeing the monster's movement trajectory, two thoughts flashed through my mind in an instant.
I've never gained the upper hand in my previous battles against these monsters. Carrying Miao Xiaoxian all the way here has left me completely exhausted.
If I were to fight it, not only would I fail to rescue Miao Xiaoxian, but I could also easily lose my own life.
If I turn around and run away now, the river behind me will become a strong barrier, and with the jade token the clan chief gave me, it is entirely possible for me to get out.
One person lives, or two people die.
Two thoughts, like lions in heat, were tearing at my mind.
While I was thinking, the monster had already rushed to the middle of the cave. At its speed, it would reach Miao Xiaoxian in a few more seconds.
"You son of a bitch!"
Seeing the monster charging at me, I finally let out a roar and jumped down the steps.
I knew I was doomed to lose this battle.
But I would rather die in battle than escape.
My life was saved by Miao Xiaoxian and the clan chief.
Whether it's to repay Miao Xiaoxian for saving my life or to keep my promise to the clan leader, I must go down and save them.
I would rather die than be a ruthless and selfish person like Duan Jinyan.
This is my deepest contempt for him.
After I jumped down the steps, the monster rushed up to me and pounced on Miao Xiaoxian.
Seeing this, I charged straight at the monster and pushed it off Miao Xiaoxian.
The moment I made my move, I knew I had no chance of winning this battle.
But even if I die, I want to die before Miao Xiaoxian.
It's a futile form of protection, but at least it allows me to live with a clear conscience and face death with equanimity.
"Bang!"
After I tackled the monster, it grabbed my arms with both hands, threw me away, and then charged at Miao Xiaoxian again.
"You bastard, stop right there!"
I saw the monster charge at Miao Xiaoxian again, and I don't know where it got the strength, but it suddenly leaped up from the ground and pounced on its back.
"Click!"
As the monster broke free, I heard a cracking sound in my left shoulder, and my joint dislocated on the spot.
The monster turned around, grabbed my neck with one hand, lifted me up, and slammed me to the ground.
I was lifted into the air by the monster, gripping its arms tightly with both hands, while arching my back to prevent head injury upon impact.
"Bang!"
With a dull thud, my back slammed heavily onto the ground, and the intense pain made it hard for me to breathe.
Before I could catch my breath, the monster punched me in the face.
"when!"
It all crashed to the ground, like a hammer falling.
I dodged the monster's first punch, and its second punch came right after.
In that life-or-death moment, my potential suddenly exploded. I grabbed the monster's arm and pushed it aside with all my might.
"roar!"
The monster missed its two punches, let out a roar, and slammed its arms down on my head from both sides like clapping hands.
Just then, Miao Xiaoxian suddenly appeared behind the monster, wrapped her arms around its neck, and tried to pull it off me.
I saw Miao Xiaoxian wake up and tightly grip the monster's arm: "Don't worry about me! Go quickly!"
"Bang!"
Before Miao Xiaoxian could reply, the monster grabbed her arm, threw her over its head, and then punched her in the chest.
"careful!"
I saw the monster's movement trajectory and, without thinking too much, I immediately stood in front of Miao Xiaoxian.
The monster's fist, accompanied by a powerful gust of wind, struck straight at my face.
Just when I thought I was doomed, the monster's fist stopped abruptly about five centimeters from my face.
Immediately afterwards, the monster's body quickly retreated and crashed to the ground.
By the dim light outside the cave, I discovered that someone had put a rope around the monster's neck.
"roar!"
The monster roared and attacked me again, but after running a few steps, its body suddenly took off.
He was actually hung up by someone.
The person swinging the rope not only put the knot around the monster's neck, but also placed it on a high rock.
Although those monsters were ferocious, they weighed about the same as an adult.
After the people in the distance hoisted the monster up, they shouted at us, "What are you waiting for? Run!"
Upon hearing this person's voice, I suddenly opened my eyes wide.
It's a leopard!
I never expected that a leopard would appear in this place, let alone that he would save me under these circumstances.
After shouting that, seeing that I didn't react, the leopard continued to roar, "What the hell are you standing there for? Get going!"
"Little Fairy, let's go!"
I hesitated for a moment, but in the end I still led Miao Xiaoxian and ran towards the exit.
The cave we were in was completely bare, and there was nowhere around the leopard to tie a rope.
He waited until Miao Xiaoxian and I reached the cave entrance, then released the rope suspending the monster and ran over as well.
When I climbed out of the cave, I found that there was an inflatable boat in the river, which was tied to a rock on the bank with a rope.
"Get on the boat, quick!"
I pulled Miao Xiaoxian onto the hovercraft, then turned around to cut the rope.
Although the leopard just saved my life, the fact that he, as Duan Jinyan's personal bodyguard, is here means that Duan Jinyan must also be nearby.
Not long ago, he pointed a gun at my head and tried to kill me.
At this moment, I seized the opportunity and naturally wanted to retaliate in kind. As long as I left by boat, he would only have one way out: death.
"Bang!"
Just as I raised my knife, the leopard rushed out of the cave and fired a shot at the rock where the rope was tied: "Kid, I just saved your life, and you want to repay me with enmity? My idea is very good. Killing you at this distance is effortless. Move again, and I'll take your lives!"
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