Book 5: Chapter 15: One night

Book 5: Chapter 15: One night

With a grunt, Wan Li hopped over! He looked ferociously towards Xiao Xia, his eyes glowing red. He was filled with abnormal rage and killing intent, an overbearing appearance of wanting to tear someone apart. Even the little girl ghost cried out in fear and moved far away.

Wan Li, snap out of it! Xiao Xia no longer cared about anything else. Only at the moment of life and death did she realize that Wan Li was as important to her as her limbs. She definitely couldnt lose him. Wake up! She grabbed his collar and shook him fiercely. Her initial wrenching heartache was now mixed with a bit of anger.

He couldnt have lied! He had said his willpower and self-control was just as strong as Ruan Zhans. They had once had a drinking contest during their college years. He had clearly been drunk but was able to talk and laugh smoothly, able to control his actions and emotions. Only after winning did he sleep for three days straight!

What was up with him now? Did he lose himself just because a raincoat ghost touched his head? No! He couldnt do this!

You turn back for me right now! Xiao Xia saw him remain rigidly standing and urgently beat at his chest.

Wan Li moved a little and slowly raised his right hand. Right as Xiao Xia was excited about his reaction, he stretched his hand towards her slender neck. Then, he tightened his grip and raised her up with one hand!

Xiao Xia immediately had trouble breathing and wasnt even able to raise her arms. She hung there like a piece of clothing in Wan Lis hand!

Was she going to die? Die by Wan Lis hand? The person who was closer to her than a brother? The one who had never lost his temper at her? Her best friend? The only one in the world who would never hurt her?

Chokeherdead! The raincoat ghost who had been injured by the bloodwood sword for the sake of touching Wan Lis head suddenly cried in his weird trembling voice!

Give me, give me, give me! The family of three crowded in. Along with the five hopping ghosts, the entire scene looked like that of a sacrificial ceremony. And the sacrifice was Xiao Xia!

Her limp legs kicked a few times but it was no use. Wan Li was still expressionless and not in control of himself!

It is said people shed tears prior to death. Therefore, Xiao Xia shed some tears before she lost consciousness. They flowed down onto Wan Lis hand. Furthermore, as she felt she was about to die, the amulet on her chest suddenly gave off a long-lasting warm yellow light. Since Wan Li was holding her up, the light shone directly into his eyes!

Wan Li blinked at the glare. When he next opened his eyes, the red glow had faded, leaving behind a confused and surprised expression.

Whats going on? he muttered. The broken spell meant he was unable to keep his hand raised. Xiao Xia was directly dropped to the floor.

Xiao Xia felt her head hit the bamboo floor with thud but she didnt feel any pain. The air rushing into her lungs made her cough violently and curl up in discomfort.

Wan Li was startled and swiftly crouched down, stretching out a doubtful hand. He wanted to help her up, but a thought suddenly flashed through his mind. He realized that he was the one who hurt her.

I did this? He muttered once again. But before he had time to think further, he felt a wave of dizziness and once again fell unconscious, falling beside Xiao Xia.

Without being instructed, those ghosts once against rushed forward. They seemed determine to kill the two people. The family of three were more agile and leapt to the floor to attack. The five zombies werent able to bend over and could only hop forward heavily, planning to crush the two on the floor!

Ruan Zhan! Xiao Xia called out in her mind, hoping he would make it back in time.

But Ruan Zhan didnt come back. Instead, a strange whistle rang out, like a reed whistle. It was a single, sharp tone that caused the ghosts to freeze in place. Despite making reluctant sounds in their throats and grinding their teeth, they all stopped, not daring to move another step!

Xiao Xia stopped coughing and spent a lot of effort edging backwards while dragging Wan Li. She didnt know what had temporarily saved them. The ghosts looked as if they had enormous grudges against them and would probably attack again soon. The bloodwood sword had fallen by the door when Wan Li had gotten up earlier. Therefore, she had nothing to rely on yet had to persevere a little longer. She had to wait until Ruan Zhan returned.

At this moment, time seemed to drag on. Every breath was ragged from nervousness. She had to keep an eye on the enemies while moving backwards.

Dont move! Dont move! Ruan Zhan hurry back! Ruan Zhan hurry back!

She chanted anxiously in her mind, her exhaustion and the damage Wan Li had done to her caused her limbs to grow soft. What was more alarming was that her prayers seemed to have resulted in the opposite effect. Ruan Zhan didnt appear but the monsters starting moving once again.

Slowly, the circle shrank. A gust of cold dampness surrounded her, as though she had already been buried in the ground!

Rumble

Another peal of thunder resounded in the skies. The monsters seemed to have been stimulated and they suddenly drifted over.

Xiao Xia cried out in alarm and wrapped her arms around Wan Li, not daring to raise her head. She shut her eyes and waited for the attacks to come!

Ruan Zhan sighed. He ignored the little girl ghosts shrieking and formed a seal with one hand. He slowly flung it out.

A wave of tragic cries and a clump of bright flames left behind a pile of ashes. The night wind swept by and nothing was left behind.

Its your turn!

Ruan Zhan turned to the raincoat ghost.

Masterwillkillyou. Masterwillkillyou! The raincoat ghost spoke with his shuddering voice, threatening while trying to escape.

He was the one controlling the group of ghosts. Therefore, he knew better than anyone else what fate awaited him!

I am here precisely to look for your master!

Ruan Zhan felt extreme hatred towards the mastermind who poisoned Wan Li. However, hes bastard scum who only knows to hide!

He undid his blood restriction. The raincoat ghost was no longer nailed in place and hurriedly crawled away, trying to turn invisible. However, he wasnt able to do it. At this moment, Ruan Zhan suddenly revealed a sympathetic expression. He hesitated for a moment before using the tip of his sword to point at the bamboo hat on the raincoat ghosts head!

Let me help release you! He said with a soft sigh. This would be a little better for you! As he spoke, the bloodwood sword lifted the bamboo hat.

There was a gust of wind. Only the raincoat, the bamboo hat and a pair of shoes were left on the floor.

It turns out there was nothing underneath at all!

Ruan Zhan looked at the peculiar embroidered flower shoes and recalled the pair he had seen in the woods. He furrowed his brows, not knowing how they were related.

Ruan Zhan! Xiao Xia cried out.

He snapped out of his thoughts and hurriedly undid the protective barrier.

Are you ok? He looked her over, terrified that she had been injured. Then, he went to check on Wan Li whose condition made him burn with anxiety!

Xiao Xia shook her head. What do we do with those? She pointed at the remaining corpses of the zombies.

Ruan Zhan stood up and walked beside them. He ripped off the white cloth bag and what was beneath startled Xiao Xia.

There were no corpses, no human figures. They were tree trunks and branches!

Xiao Xia hesitated and mustered up her courage. She took the white bag off the beheaded zombie. It was actually also a plant. However, there were black talisman markings upon it!

The raincoat ghost wasnt a herder of corpses. He had just been controlling plants. It was just a spell cast by the mastermind!

Ruan Zhan gathered the plants and burned them to ashes. Xiao Xia watched and noticed his fire only burned what he wanted to burn. The bamboo building and everything else was untouched.

What do we do now? Xiao Xia asked.

What for daybreak!

What about him? Xiao Xia looked at Wan Li who was seated against the wall.

Leave him to me. I wont let him die.

Ruan Zhans response was short but determined.

The battle was over. The rain had also stopped.