FRGNM -Chapter 277 Saving Someone

Shhh! Bright red blood splashed out. The black figure that had stepped back steadied itself and instinctively touched its cheek. Blood trickled down the side of its face. Ling Ruoxi’s eyes narrowed, the murderous intent in them flickering for a moment.

This really is a copycat trickster. Every move—her Bagua steps, her spear techniques, her evasive maneuvers—had been seen through, even learned! Although the motions weren’t perfect, they were enough to completely restrain her. She had to admit, this was someone with remarkable talent.

Buzz! Her Thunder Spear suddenly twisted in her hand. A low moan echoed as she thrust it forward, holding it in one hand, a faint half-smile playing at the corner of her lips. “Want to resolve this quickly?”

“Yes!” With a sudden slash, the massive black killing aura shot forward like lightning, wrapping around the figure ahead. He pressed one hand in front of him, clenched suddenly, and the black aura exploded, dissipating like lightning. The small body crumpled to the ground, utterly powerless from the attack.

“Were you planning to save this for after the New Year?” She lightly tapped with her right hand. Fingers moved across pressure points like lightning. Her blue eyes glinted with a strange aura, and a wicked smile curved her lips. Could even this second-hand copy match him?

“These two… they’re way too fast.” Ling Ruoxi smiled faintly. Clearly, a quick resolution was the best approach.

She faced her own doppelgänger and felt something strange. Lightning-like images flashed in her mind—the figure surged forward like a soaring eagle, overflowing with killing intent. A streak of crimson flickered in her eyes.

Her spear lunged forward like a tiger, targeting the other spear.

“Block!” The two spears collided. One shattered like glass. The lightning-infused spear surged forward, almost reaching her heart, but its tip twisted at the last moment, smashing into her ribs.

Crack… Something seemed to break. Ling Ruoxi quickly retracted her spear, raising an eyebrow. She smirked. “You can copy the appearance, but you can’t copy the bones. Even if you learned our techniques, so what? You surely don’t realize it—we haven’t even unleashed a tenth of our strength against you!”

“Exaggeration—it’s a fifth,” the man in green coughed, eyes flashing. Simultaneously, the three on the ground vanished, leaving only a tall black figure slowly appearing before them.

A faint smile spread across his face. He held a wine cup in one hand. Light flickered in his eyes as he chuckled. “You young heroes are skilled, indeed. But I only invited you here to meet. Why make such a show of it? You even injured my little shrimp-and-crab soldiers. But credit where it’s due—you’re impressive. That’s why I’ve been paying attention to you.”

“Cut the crap. Why is it always you, pervert? Where’s Silver Wolf? Hand him over!” The man in green groaned. No matter where they went, they always ran into this man—truly a narrow path of fate.

Buzz… A tremor echoed in her heart. Ling Ruoxi tensed, spreading the compass in her hand. Every needle pointed straight ahead, at the figure in front of them.

No matter how Yuwen Zhiyuan moved, the compass needle stayed fixed on him, unaffected by anything around.

“How is this possible? Could Zizhu really have grown up… or is Zizhu attached to him again?” The man in green swallowed hard, staring at the figure. His eyes nearly bulged in disbelief.

Yuwen Zhiyuan jumped lightly to the side, dragging his chin with one hand, chuckling. “Interesting device. Planning to use a new weapon against me?”

“Don’t get any ideas. Do you know Zizhu? If so, tell me where it is!” the man in green demanded. Zizhu was mobile and could adapt to its surroundings.

Yuwen Zhiyuan spread his hands helplessly, laughing. “I thought you came for Silver Wolf, but it’s Zizhu you’re after. Never seen the thing? You may leave then.”

“Wait, where’s Xiao Bai?” Ling Ruoxi frowned. With the soul contracts severed, she didn’t even know where Silver Wolf was being held. But wasn’t he supposed to be with Yuwen Zhiyuan? How did he get captured again?

“That way. If you have the ability, go save him. But I guarantee I won’t attack you. If you’re late, though… he’ll be eaten by the people over there.” Yuwen Zhiyuan’s indifferent smile sent chills down the spine.

Ling Ruoxi and the man in green charged forward, but the figure standing there watched coldly, slowly retracting the Blood Demon Scythe. “Why do this, Yuwen Zhiyuan?”

“I said it’s fun. Are you going to hit me?”

…

A massive figure surged forward like lightning. Its body was thick enough for two men to hug. Two large eyes glowed green, wrapping around the nearby tree, slowly descending.

Its long body coiled over rocks, continuing the dive forward. The person bound on the vines looked terrified, glaring at the giant serpent. Fangs bared, veins bulging on his cheeks, ready to lash out at any moment.

“My god… what did that pervert do to him? He’s almost uncontrollably enraged!” The man in green’s jaw nearly hit the ground. He quickly ran to Silver Wolf, gripping the vine. “Silver Wolf, what happened?! Ruoxi, don’t come over!”

“What’s wrong?” Ling Ruoxi frowned, spear in hand, watching the two.

Shaking his head, the man in green’s blue eyes deepened. “Something’s wrong. All his Dou Qi seems to be flowing outward, like it’s being absorbed. Don’t go near…”

His eyes burned like fire, painful to look at. He quickly shut them, trembling, tugging the vine desperately.

Shhh… The thousand-demon vines behind surged, wrapping tightly around him before he could react.

Silver Wolf’s face turned pale, cold light flashing in his silver eyes. “Old Green, you idiot! Why’d you come in here? These thousand-demon vines absorb Dou Qi. You think I’m about to rage? I’m about to be drained of Dou Qi, about to revert to my original form!”

“Damn it! If you said that earlier, you’d have scared us half to death!” The man in green struggled, but the vines gripped like octopus tentacles.

Blue light blazed from Silver Wolf’s eyes. The man in green quickly shut his eyes. “Don’t look at me… don’t look…”

“Looking won’t help. We’ve already seen your eyes. The important thing is to stop that giant serpent from reaching us, or we’re done for!” Thinking about being swallowed without Dou Qi and suffering its gastric acids, Silver Wolf already felt defeated.

Bang! The black figure flashed, spear aimed at the giant serpent. Purple Dou Qi spread around. She lifted her spear, striking at the serpent.

Its hard scales made her hands go numb, and she quickly repositioned, trying to draw the serpent’s attention. Her Thunder Spear kept striking, but it was like scratching an itch.

She specialized in medicine. Even as a Purple Rank, her Dou Qi attacks were moderate—not overwhelming. In this moment, none of her slashes or thrusts had an effect on the serpent.

Above, the serpent swung its tail sharply toward Ling Ruoxi.

Bang! The black figure was thrown back violently, crashing against the rocks.

Predicting the result, Silver Wolf muttered helplessly, “My god… Luo Mingyu! Hurry, this serpent’s corrosion is insane. Even Dou Qi can’t fully stop it. Even if 100% Dou Qi is used, it absorbs 70%! Unless it’s a one-hit kill… Hey, old Green, what’s happening?”

A surge of killing intent erupted behind them. Silver Wolf shivered, eyes darting to the man beside him, gulping.

Veins bulged on the man in green’s face, completely visible through his meridians. His eyes squeezed shut, his body twisted, trembling. A hidden killing aura surged outward like lightning.

The thousand-demon vines trembled, loosening and releasing the two in front.

Silver Wolf stumbled, nearly falling, supporting himself with one hand, staring at the figure ahead.

Those deep blue eyes slowly opened. Icy blue, devoid of emotion, almost petrified. Killing intent radiated outward. With just one look, Silver Wolf collapsed to the ground, cold sweat dripping from his forehead, too terrified to even wipe his face.

What is happening? Why has it suddenly turned into this?!