Chapter Sixteen: Life and Death

  I walked unsteadily towards the exit, and by the time I left the bridge, I was completely drained. I leaned weakly against Kong Yiren's body, still thinking about Zhao Kuang's voice.

  Hatred... I feel like I'm being wrapped in hatred.

  I raised my head to look at Mu Rong Xing, and his face only showed a hint of worry. I looked over at Huang Shi Bo who was not far away, and his face finally had some admiration on it.

  "On a road of no return, probably the only one who can come back is you, Mu Lin." Huang Shi Bo walked over and patted my face, seemingly wanting me to sober up.

  I shook off Huang Shi Bo's hand, turning my head away in disgust. I panted heavily, waiting until I felt my strength recover before letting them continue on their way.

  We continued walking, but everyone seemed to have their own worries. Huang Shi-bo, on the other hand, became the most relaxed person among all of us, he walked up to me and smiled at me in a seemingly friendly manner.

  I ignored him and rubbed my temples, continuing to walk forward.

  "On the road of no return, it's often where people see their own greatest enemy within. That's why many can't make it through. Your hatred is too great, but that little girl named Dong Qingzi walked all the way here without any hesitation. I have to say, you two are like two extremes." Huang Shi Bo said with a half smile. "Mu Zheng Xing really understands you well, he actually knows what your greatest enemy within is. Are you still thinking of how to kill him?"

  Huang Shi Bo's words made me feel disgusted, I found him very annoying. I was too lazy to pay attention to him and instead walked over to Dong Qing Zi's side on purpose. Dong Qing Zi was scared by my almost suicidal action just now, my complexion wasn't good-looking, she also looked pale with fright from just now.

  "Mulian... if you hadn't been stopped just now, would you have jumped down already?" Dong Qizi asked me after a long silence, slowly raising her head.

  "Maybe." I let out a breath and recalled the scene just now, it was indeed quite thrilling.

  Dong Qiang opened her mouth as if she wanted to say something, but in the end she closed it again. She pulled my clothes and said to me: Squat down a bit!

  I looked at her with some confusion, wondering what this little girl wanted to do. There was no way out, I had no choice but to squat down too. Trying my best to keep my height the same as hers.

  "Huang Shi Bo wants you dead."

  Upon hearing Dong Qiang's words, I looked at him with an even more perplexed expression. It's not like it's a secret or anything, there are plenty of people who want me dead. But why would Dong Qiang say something like that to me?

  When I saw him stand up, Dong Qiangzi pulled my clothes again with some annoyance. I looked at her helplessly and had no choice but to continue squatting down.

  "He also wants your dad to die."

  Huang Shi Bo soon discovered the inappropriateness between me and Dong Qizhen. He stopped in his tracks, turned around and looked at us saying: What are you two doing there?

  His words undoubtedly made the front Mu Rong Xing and Kong Yi, Zhao Fei Yu stop in their tracks, looking at me and Dong Qinger with a curious expression. I pretended to be angry and said: What are you talking nonsense! If you say anything else that shows you like me, I'll make you die immediately!

  Dong Qizhi seemed to understand what I meant, and she cooperated by pinching the hem of her clothes, whispering: I clearly said that I like you...

  I strode forward with large steps, and when I passed by Huang Shi Bo, my eyes clashed with his. My eyes were filled with murderous intent, while his eyes had an added hint of calmness.

  Mu Rong said it right, compared with Huang Shi Bu, I still have a lot of room for improvement.

  Kong Yizi gave Zhao Feiyu a glance, and Zhao Feiyu also understood and ran to Dong Qiz's side, comforting him: "Why don't you just say who you like? Why do you have to like Mu Lin, that paralyzed face... Ah..."

  Kong Yat also walked beside me in coordination and comforted me softly: Actually, this child Qiangzi doesn't have any bad habits, it's just...

  Kong Yi hadn't even finished speaking when he was choked back by one of my glances. Conveniently, I also pulled on his monk's robe. Kong Yi was taken aback at first, but soon he understood.

  My little action naturally couldn't escape Mu Rong Xing's eyes, but whether Huang Shi Bu saw it or not, I had no idea. Mu Rong Xing chuckled twice and said nonchalantly: It's not easy to have a young girl confess to you, why do you have to do this? Not giving others face, what good does it do for you?

  I knew what Mu Rong meant, and I also pretended to be nonchalant, saying: "You don't even have a heart, and there are many people who want my life. How do I know she doesn't want my life from time to time?"

  Mu Rong continued to smile and said casually: How can you think of others like that? Maybe, others are sincere. You're just too suspicious.

  "Hmph. Your words sound like your life is worthless. However, there are people who want your life, aren't there?" In my conversation with Mu Rong Xing, I had already conveyed all of Dong Qing Zi's words to him.

  Mu Rong glanced at Huang Shi Bu with his remaining light and figured out what was going on.

  Mu Rong took a step forward, bringing everyone closer together. He pulled out his own magical artifact and said with a half-smile: "Everyone, bring out your strongest skills. This path ahead is likely to be where Zhao Kuang's ambush is waiting for us."

  Everyone else cooperated with Mu Rong Xing, taking out their own magical tools. Only Dong Qing Zi stared at Mu Rong Xing with wide eyes. Mu Rong Xing let out a bitter laugh and said to Huang Shi Bu: "It seems that Qing Zi can only rely on you."

  Huang Shibo originally wanted to refuse, but Dong Qingzi leaned in close to Huang Shibo and said pitifully: My spiritual awareness is very good, I can tell you where there are things. Uncle Huang, please help me.

  Huang Shibo couldn't refuse anything anymore, he just nodded slightly. We all understood Mu Rong's meaning, and Dong Qingzi was also considered someone who could monitor Huang Shibo.

  The passage in front of him, to put it in Mu Rong's words, was that once he walked in, Zhao Kuang would already be prepared for battle. It seemed that a fierce battle was inevitable.

  We all slowly walked towards the inside, our footsteps slow but very steady. It seemed that we had already made preparations for a fierce battle. However, Dong Qizai was still holding onto Huang Shiwo, which made Huang Shiwo very dissatisfied. Zhao Feiyu walked to the front and smiled secretly, it could be seen that he deeply sympathized with Huang Shiwo.

  As we left the passage, the temperature dropped instantly. But this made my whole body even more excited! When I saw Zhao Kuo in front of me, my will to fight was ignited at that moment!

  Mu Rong pulled me back with one hand and told me to calm down. At this time, Dong Qing Zi also shouted loudly: Why are there so many things here!

  When I saw that there was only Zhao Kuo in front of me, I knew he must have set a trap for us. Dong Jie also reminded us that the four sides were all ambushes.

  "How dare you come back?" Zhao Kuo saw me and was very angry. However, when he saw that I didn't have many wounds on my body, Zhao Kuo became even angrier!

  "Thief!" Zhao Kuo let out a loud roar, and in that instant, four shadows scattered from his side, riding fast horses to charge towards us!

  Zhao Feiyu alone at the moment, quickly flung out a few talismans, and immediately turned to grab the dustpan. Those talismans flew towards the four yin souls on their own, and when they came into contact with the yin souls, the talismans had already ignited. The four yin souls instantly turned to ashes!

  Zhao Feiyu swept a glance over him, looking at Zhao Kuo with a faint smile: "Is that all?"

  At that moment, I saw Zhao Feiyu's appearance and finally had a bit of a superior demeanor. The next moment, Zhao Feiyu turned around with a flattering face and said to me in a very unscrupulous manner: "Xiao Lin, am I not very handsome?"

  I don't want to talk to him...

  Zhao Kuai just smiled lightly and urged his horse forward, approaching us. Zhao Feiyu instinctively wanted to draw his sword, but in the blink of an eye, Zhao Kuai had walked from tens of meters away to right in front of Zhao Feiyu. In that instant, Zhao Kuai's long sword was already out of its scabbard!

  I was about to go forward when I saw a golden Buddha image blocking Zhao Feiyu's path.

  He clasped his hands together in a gesture of respect, his usual carefree smile gone, replaced by a solemn expression.

  "Amitabha, if the donor wants to fight, I'll accompany him." The empty and solemn tone gradually spread to every corner. Next, he walked steadily towards Zhao Kuo.

  Zhao Feiyu retreated and came back, smiling at me and saying: Ah, I've been robbed of the limelight again.

  I gave him a white eye, and silently cursed Zhao Feiyu as an idiot.

  Zhao Kuo saw the golden Buddha statue and just smiled lightly, then prepared to ride his horse forward again.

  Kong Yizi still had his hands clasped together, and the Buddha statue was the same. At first glance, Kong Yizi seemed to be having no trouble at all. However, I found it strange that Dong Qizai had just said that there were many things in these four walls. But why was there only Zhao Kuang's lone ghost? What about the others? Were they still waiting for some kind of opportunity?

  Although I thought so, my attention was all focused on Kong Yiyi. Zhao Kuai began to fight against the Buddha statue, Zhao Kuai's speed was very fast, and Kong Yiyi was not calm either.

  Kong Yizi was dodging with all his might, never attacking, as if he was afraid of being deceived. It seems that Kong Yizi is also worried about what Dong Qi said earlier.

  "Where are those things now?" Zhao Feiyu looked at Dong Qinger as if he had put all his chips on her.

  Dong Qizai closed her eyes and concentrated on sensing. When she confirmed, she almost shouted out: They're moving! Coming towards us!

  I and Mu Rong Xing used our Ghost Eyes, but there was nothing around us! I couldn't help but suspect that Dong Qing Zi was deceiving us. Zhao Fei Yu knew Dong Qing Zi's abilities. He held his dust brush in hand and said softly: "Impossible."

  "They scattered! No! They're back!" Dong Qizai screamed again!

  However, we didn't see anything at all. Finally, Huang Shibo had some doubts about Dong Qingzi and said angrily: Is this little girl's spiritual awareness really reliable?

  Dong Qizai was anxious as if she was about to cry out loud. She almost sobbed and said: Really! I can feel it! They are just around here!

  I was just about to say something when a puff of white mist suddenly appeared before me! I thought to myself that this wasn't right, and immediately drew my sword!

  With a "ding", I saw clearly the vengeful spirit in front of me, but he actually looked exactly like Zhao Kuo!

  I was about to make another move when the dark soul disappeared once again.

  "Be careful! It's not simple here!" I shouted loudly.

  As soon as the voice fell, a burst of black fog emerged from all around, wrapping me tightly. At that moment, I couldn't see anything. It was like being in a black enclosed space where nothing could be seen...