Chapter 10: Fleeing (Part 1)

  Xia Yifei's flashlight in her hand had been turned off, and it was true that every little bit of electricity saved counted. Fortunately, she and Ao Yuan had confirmed that it could still be seen clearly in the dark, which was already a blessing in disguise.

  After stepping out of the tomb with the lightest footsteps, Xiaoyan found that this was a narrow passageway that could only allow two people to pass through at most. According to her tactile exploration, there seemed to be lanterns on the wall, but she didn't know why the fire had gone out and only the lamp oil remained.

  In this state, she didn't dare to light up these lights rashly, for one thing, it would expose her position, and for another, she didn't know whether the lamp oil in this snake mound contained poisonous drugs or hallucinogenic incense. In any case, it was safer to remain in the dark under unknown circumstances.

  Xia Yanfei proceeded cautiously, her senses on high alert as the beast's roar drew closer, a sound that, combined with the faint stench of blood in the air, filled her with an ominous premonition.

  After walking a few steps, Xiaoyan suddenly stopped and stood quietly in the darkness with her eyes closed. Ao Yuan, who was wrapped around her arm, also seemed to sense something and changed from a wrapped state to an alert state with his upper body raised.

  Although... Ao Yuan also knew that his current state actually had very little combat power.

  But for him, as the Azure Dragon God Emperor, to acknowledge this point was absolutely impossible.

  The beast's roar is getting closer and closer.

  Sweat beaded on Xiaoyan's forehead.

  The foul smell in the air grew from faint to strong.

  A drop of sweat trickled down Xiaoyanfei's facial contours to her chin.

  Something is approaching.

  Sweat drips from her chin, beckoned by gravity for a free fall.

  Something is approaching.

  Sweat drips down to the ground.

  Xia Yanfei opened her eyes!

  What entered her line of sight was a pair of eyes as red as blood. But those eyes were no longer human-like, the pupils that should have been round had actually become vertical like those of beasts!

  In front of Xiaoyanfei was actually the human described by Ao Yuan after being bitten by the snake!

  However, before he could even react, what was now only referred to as "it" stretched out its sharp claws towards Xia Yunfei. But Xia Yunfei had already taken the initiative and swiftly moved his body down while using the short knife in his hand to slash out a gleaming cold light!

  War!

  When the blade of the dagger touched its body, Xiaoyan felt that something was wrong. The sharp blade chopped up but didn't have the feeling of cutting into flesh and blood, instead it felt like chopping on hard rock. Not to mention that it didn't cause any substantial harm, the force that bounced back along the knife made her feel numb at the tiger's mouth!

  After dodging several attacks relying on her agility, she felt Ao Yuan move along her upper arm to her ear. After dodging another attack aimed at her face, she heard Ao Yuan's voice clearly in her ear: "Find an opportunity to run, you can't defeat this non-human and non-beast!"

  "Can't I just run away from this nonsense?! Xiaoyan's voice was somewhat urgent and exasperated, constrained by the narrow space. After bumping into the wall while dodging, she seemed to have bitten her own cheek, and after spitting out a mouthful of blood foam, she didn't even bother to wipe the bloodstain from the corner of her mouth. "The key is... damn it, why does this thing have to be so clingy."

  It seemed that Xiaoyan was forced to retreat a few steps before starting to sprint, and when it stretched out its sharp claws, she jumped up with both legs, using the claws as leverage, while her left leg swept horizontally, hitting it right on the solar plexus!

  Xia Yifei used his full strength to kick it, and its head directly hit the hard wall. Taking advantage of the moment when it seemed dizzy from the kick, Xia Yifei didn't linger and ran past it at the fastest speed towards the front.

  Behind her came the angry roars of beasts and the sound of pursuing footsteps, Xia Yunfei didn't dare to relax, she could only use all her strength to run.

  How can this dark tunnel be so long?

  Seemingly endless.

  Just then, she heard Ao Yuan's voice beside her ear: "There is a trap ahead, it's a cliff. Turn left, if I'm not mistaken, that should be the original resting place."

  Xia Yifei couldn't help but feel a surge of anger at his calm tone, she ran until she was panting and couldn't get out half a sentence, while Ao Yuan was fine, leaning on her shoulder and still maintaining his leisurely tone, the difference was too obvious?!

  Xia Yu thought of a way to get rid of the ghostly thing behind her after hearing Ao Yuan's reminder.

  From their previous encounter, she found out that the thing didn't have much intelligence and only knew how to let out a fierce cry and attack.

  Xia Yanfei hooked out a perfect smile: "You like chasing people around, huh? This time I'll let you chase to your heart's content."

  It wasn't long before she heard Ao Yuan reminding her that there were only a few steps left to the cliff, but she seemed not to have heard him and continued to run forward at full speed. Ao Yuan finally couldn't help but speak up: "What do you want to do?! Are you determined to die?!"

  Xia Yifei had no time to answer him because she had already arrived at the edge of the cliff!

  Just as she was about to step into the void, Xiaoyan exerted herself with a burst of waist strength and flung herself to the left. The snake-like person who had been about to touch her hem was already unable to stop his footsteps and could only howl as he fell into the abyss.

  Xia Yanfei, who had crashed into the cliff wall, spat out a mouthful of blood. Despite being covered in dust and dirt, she still smiled as if she were sitting comfortably on a high bed with soft pillows: "Seeking death? I never even thought about it."

  Ao Yuan, who had just witnessed her reckless behavior with his own eyes, clearly saw that if her waist strength was not enough or if she were a little faster, Xia Yunfei would have fallen into the abyss along with the snake and been gone forever. But she made it, although disheveled, she could be said to be unscathed.

  At this moment, Ao Yuan felt that the girl who had unlocked the seal of the Yin-Yang Dragon Jade and did not complain about heaven or others was indeed the most interesting mortal he had ever seen.

  "He involuntarily opened his mouth: 'You... who are you?'"

  "Me?" Xia Yanyi wiped the corner of her mouth and burst out laughing, "You've been running with me for so long and haven't heard what I call myself?"

  No, Ao Yuan did hear it, he just...

  But what?

  He doesn't know.

  "I am Xia Yanfei, Yu Yan Chengyan, Feilong in the sky." She said as she stood up with her hand on the cliff wall, coughing lightly twice. Although her tone was accompanied by a smile, it was extremely proud and solemn. "In the capital city, the Xia family's direct descendant is of the Yan generation. If you are willing, calling me by my title in the Daoist world, Xia Gui Shou, is not unacceptable."

  "I admit I love money, but everything I've done is because of my passion, not for any other reason, just to have a clear conscience and no regrets."

  "Will the great Lord God remember the humble name of this young woman?"

  The last sentence was spoken by Xia Yu Fei with a playful tone. However, she didn't know that Ao Yuan was staring straight at her eyes, and suddenly realized that although the girl's facial features were delicate, her eyes were clear and bright like the morning star in the sky.

  Many, many years later, Ao Yuan could still recall the scene at that time. Even though everything had settled down by then, he was surprised to find that his deepest impression of Xia Yu Fei was still this pair of black eyes.