Book 5: Chapter 42: Mastermind, (1)

Book 5: Chapter 42: Mastermind, (1)

Before Xiao Xia could respond, she was carried by Ruan Zhan into the stream.

Ill have to put you back into the water. However, it wont be long and you wont suffer due to the lack of oxygen.

Alright!

You trust me?

I do!

Then, hold your breath!

Xiao Xia didnt hesitate to comply.

Ruan Zhan lightly lowered her into the water. He formed a seal with his hand and pointed at the water, preventing her from floating back up. Although the water was shallow, it was still deep enough to drown in!

Xiao Xia felt herself being pressed into the water. However, she didnt panic or feel despair this time. She just calmly looked at Ruan Zhan who was standing by the edge of the water. She endured the feeling of her warm body gradually becoming cold once again.

She knew that as long as he was here, nothing would happen. As long as he was here, she would definitely be safe. He was just that type of man. Although he didnt speak much, he made others feel calm and warm. No matter if the heavens collapsed or if the earth caved in, he would be there to pull you out.

Besides, she trusted him completely!

Ruan Zhan concentrated as he pulled out a talisman from his pocket. His lips moved slightly as he chanted and he threw the talisman in the air. His movements were graceful. The talisman didnt seem like a piece of paper in his hands. Instead, it seemed like a thin but solid object as it flew straight into the air and burst into flame. The fire lasted for several seconds before the ashes of the talisman paper drifted into the water.

However, the ashes didnt flow away with the current. Instead, they formed a tiny, black whirlpool on the surface of the water. It swirled fast and faster before finally entering her chest like a drill!

It happened too quickly for Xiao Xia to react. She felt warmth against her chest as the drill completely entered. She looked at Ruan Zhan in confusion and saw him looking at her sympathetically.Updated from novelb(i)n.c(o)m

She tried to smile and express that she was perfectly fine. Yet at this time, the symbol drawn on the back of her head started to heat up. As if in tandem, the warmth in her chest became a piercing pain that sprung forth within her body!

The pain was sharp as if she was being split in two by a large pair of scissors starting from the back of her head. She couldnt help but writhe in pain. She wasnt able to cry out, and could merely toss and turn beneath the water.

Furthermore, Ruan Zhan also recognized his face. He had seen it back at the city: Huang Bo Heng!

Ruan Zhan suppressed the urge to immediately leap out and slay him as he waited quietly for an opportunity. Huang Bo Heng was very cautious and didnt get too close to the stream. He looked around, his hand on a small drum by his waist, his body tensed for combat.

Master, the bride is at the bottom of the stream. The raincoat ghost spoke. Although her bearing was respectful, her tone was anxious.

What, tired of serving under me? Huang Bo Heng glanced at the raincoat ghost, his tone disdainful with some provocation.

No! Thats not it! The raincoat ghost hurriedly denied it, terror in her tone.

Huang Bo Heng laughed coldly and didnt speak. He continued looking around vigilantly. If Ruan Zhan hadnt cast a spell to keep Xiao Xia in place as a soul and taken extra precautions for himself, he might have really been discovered.

Dont be impatient. I no longer have any interest in you. I will dispel your Gu and release you. Huang Bo Heng seemed to relax a little after seeing nothing threatening in the surroundings. However, he still didnt approach the stream. He turned and asked the raincoat ghost, Are you sure the one surnamed Ruan didnt follow her here?

Yue Xiao Xia didnt tell him about the wedding. He is currently looking for Ah Wu in the woods! The raincoat ghost answered.

Im still looking for Ah Wu myself. I never found her after so many years. How could someone like him find her? Huang Bo Heng laughed coldly again and finally moved his hand away from the little drum at his side.

Listening to their conversation, Ruan Zhan finally knew the weirdos name to be Ah Wu. Moreover, she was really connected to Huang Bo Heng. Perhaps she was the key to this entire mystery!

Even if he finds her, Ah Wu wouldnt dare reveal masters secret!

Thats right. She made a mistake back then and has already witnessed my power. I expect she wouldnt dare speak. Huang Bo Heng said smugly before slowly approaching the stream. He admired Xiao Xia who was beneath the water with an intoxicated look. That greedy expression made Ruan Zhan itch to dig out his eyes.

Look how cute she is! Why am I so fond of her? The moment I saw her, I wanted to acquire her by any means necessary, and keep her hidden so no one else can see her. I dont even know what came over me! Huang Bo Heng praised as he pointed at Xiao Xia from above. It was as if she was his slave. His sense of superiority made Xiao Xia want to throw up. She wasnt scared because Ruan Zhan was nearby. However, she felt she needed to fool the opponent and decided to act a little. Therefore, she put on a very frightened and panicked appearance.

As expected, her expression made Huang Bo Heng very smug as he started laughing lightly. The sound was a little muffled through the water, making her feel indescribably uncomfortable. Dont be afraid, my darling. I just need to put this in your eye and you wont have to go through the suffering of reincarnation. We will be together forever!

He took out a bamboo tube as he spoke. It was very small, only the size of a thumb, and it was also very old. It seemed to be from over a century ago.

Inside are corpses of a type of insect. Theyll come alive once they enter your eye and become parasites. Dont be scared, it wont hurt at all. Furthermore, your eye will have extremely beautiful red marks. The moment they resurrect, your soul will belong to me. When I summon you, you will come. When I dont, you will remain here. Look how beautiful this place is. Its peaceful, serene, and the weather is like spring year-round. You will definitely be very happy. Come, lets bring the beauty out of the water first! He spoke giddily. He didnt stretch his hand out to pull at Xiao Xia. Instead, he gestured weirdly with his hands and also moved his feet in a unique manner. It seemed to be some witchcraft. He gestured for over half a minute before finally waving towards the waters surface.

The raincoat ghost watched everything in silence. Although there wasnt anything supporting the raincoat so her expression couldnt be seen, the entire raincoat was trembling. The raindrops upon it trickled down swiftly, though it wasnt clear whether she was excited or nervous.