Chapter 130: Cry, Ghost Howl (1/2)

”Boss...” Qi Wan clenched his fists tightly, his eyes redden. Xie Zang's eyes sank, the faint red light in his hands had appeared again. Murong Zuoyu's sword was forming in his hand as well. The masked man seemed a little surprised and turned to Gu Qingyu. ”It seems that you have collected more than just power.”

”Maybe.” Gu Qingyu smiled, ”I'm glad to have met all of you.” She lifted her hand as a white light formed in her palm.

”Come.” The masked man's voice dripped with desire. ”Lord of all divine, your servant offers up this sacrifice!”

Gu Qingyu closed her eyes as she brought the white light in her hand to her chest.

”Asshole!” Qi Wan cursed and threw caution to the wind. The ribbon flew out of his robe and coiled around her hand, stopping her. Then, he pulled her back and grabbed her by the shoulders. ”You idiot!”

The red light in Xie Zang's hand shot at the masked man, but he blocked it with one hand. Meanwhile, Murong Zuoyu swung his sword, a purple wave flew out from the blade and swept towards the masked man. The masked man blocked Murong Zuoyu's attacked with his other hand, but the attack pushed him back a few steps. ”All of you are actually going to sacrifice your family to save her?”

”Don't do this!” Gu Qingyu struggled in Qi Wan's arms. ”Xie Zang! Murong Zuoyu! It's not worth it!”

”At least I won't regret this. And, I would be heartbroken if you died like that, kitten.” Xie Zang's eyes narrowed slightly.

”Brother Zhu, I believe we will rescue Ranyue.” Murong Zuoyu also nodded, his voice calm.

The masked man let out a belt of laughter. ”Very good! Each and every one of you is just begging for death! Then, I shall grant your wish!”

Black light burst out from him and enveloped the area in a dark fog. Qi Wan immediately formed a light green shield around him and Gu Qingyu. Xie Zang and Murong Zuoyu did the same, red and purple light glowed through the darkness.

”Wait! Ye Jin's still there!” There was no sign of Ye Jin, the dark fog was too thick to see through. She tried to run to find Ye Jin, but Qi Wan had trapped her in his arms.

”I'm never gonna let you go.” Qi Wan said.

Suddenly, there was a burst of blue light in the darkness! But unlike the usual pale blue, it was a deep marine with dark swirls. The change in colour was worrying.

”Xiao... Xiao Zhezhe...?” Gu Qingyu anxiously watched the light grow bigger and bigger, until it rivaled the black light from the masked man. Qi Wan was also staring in shock, his arms loosened in his distraction. Gu Qingyu grabbed that chance and broke free. She summoned Yan Zun's power and ran out of the shield. The red light escorted her all the way as she sprinted towards the masked man.

”Boss!” Qi Wan screamed.

The Soul Chain in her hand flew out and struck the masked man accurately in the darkness, the chain wrapped around the masked man, tying him up. He amplified his power and wings spread from his back, snapping the Soul Chain!

At this moment, in the dark fog, a figure emerged. In his hands was a blue light shaped like a sword that towered over him.

”Cry, Ghost Howl.” Ye Jin whispered, and swung his sword. It screamed like a banshee and sent a blast surging towards the masked man.

Gu Qingyu stepped back and waited for the perfect timing, the red Devouring Lotus cradled in her hand. ”Bloom!”

The sound of explosions boomed from left and right, she squeezed her eyes shut and covered her ears. Someone had wrapped their arms around her. The world around her suddenly went dark. There was a voice, singing in the darkness. Who was that? That song sounded like a chant, the lyrics sang of the first encounter with the divine. The most precious offering, from the most devout believer.

Gu Qingyu's eyes flew open that moment and stared at the canopy of a bed made from red sandalwood. Her head was spinning, and the ringing in her ears had not gone away. What happened? Weren't they in the woods, fight that masked man? And...Ye Jin, is he okay? She tried to push herself up from the bed, but when she moved even just her arm, her whole body felt like it was tearing apart. She took a sharp breath. It seemed that she was quite badly hurt.

”Don't move, your injuries are very serious.” A familiar voice advised. Gu Qingyu's eyes widened and turned slightly to the source of that voice. It was Mo Bai. The gentle smile, the beautiful face, and fragrance of medicinal herbs, it was really him.

”Mo Bai...” Gu Qingyu was a little surprised, ”Why are you...”

”Yu'er, I'm back.” Mo Bai smiled softly, ”Am I still welcomed?”

”Of course!” Gu Qingyu nodded immediately, ”Is Ye Jin alright?”

”He's fine.” Mo Bai's look remained the same. He glanced out of the window, it was already dark outside. ”He'll wake up soon.”

Gu Qingyu coughed lightly. ”What about...Qi Wan?” She did not even have time to make up to Qi Wan. He was always looking out for her, but she went against his advice every time. The situation just kept escalating, and it got so dire that she had to do what she did.

”He is more seriously injured than you, and he is still in a coma.” Mo Bai sat at the edge of her bed and checked her pulse. ”Because you are too close to that person, you were caught up in the explosions. Qi Wan shielded most of the damage for you. It did damage some of his vital organs, but he's still alive.”

Gu Qingyu felt her eyes dampen. ”Thank you, Mo Bai.”

”It's what I should do, Yu'er.” Mo Bai's expression was gentle. He turned sideways and picked up the bowl. ”Take your medicine first.” He helped her sit up and lean against a pillow. Gu Qingyu opened her mouth very obediently and drank all the medicine. The medicine is not bitter, even with a light aroma, and a sweet and sour taste. as always.

Gu Qingyu asked hesitantly, ”Can I... go and see Qi Wan?”