FRGNM -Chapter 331 The Vanishing Vitality

“Grandma, what’s happening? Who are these people? Why are they trying to kill us?” Yi Meng drew in a deep breath. If the assassins were of equal rank, they might have been able to fight back. Even if they were under Blue Lord, they could have used their strength to escape. But these Purple Lords… the power gap was too great. They didn’t even have the strength to resist.

Yi Zhui, however, lifted his head, eyes fixed on the distant mountains. Instinctively, he asked, “Did Grandpa get into trouble? Over there…”

“Let’s go check. Stay by grandma’s side—don’t get lost!” Baili Yan said coldly. The imperial city was already in chaos. Although the guards were trying to maintain order, more and more rioters were gathering.

They couldn’t ignore the sounds coming from ahead. For now, the only option was to move forward and see what was happening!

“Don’t worry. Both Yi Zhui and Yi Meng carry the Nine-Yin Ghost Energy I planted in their bodies. Ordinary assassins can’t touch them, and with Mother-in-law’s strength, how could these foolish Blood Guards threaten them?” Luo Mingyu said with a cold smile, pressing a hand to Ling Ruoxi’s shoulder.

Baili Wushuang laughed lightly, licking the blood on her arm. Her lips curled as she casually brushed her hair aside and said, “Yes, those Blood Guards probably can’t kill them. But once they realize something is wrong, they’ll come here. Luo Mingyu, I taught you once: never befriend the weak, never develop attachments. They’ll only become your burden! Now, they’re here. Should I deal with that Yi Zhui, or Yi Meng? Either way, you’ll be uneasy, won’t you?”

“How dare you!” Ling Ruoxi’s face changed drastically. She hadn’t anticipated this situation. What could she do now—should she transmit a message to stop them from coming up? But with Baili Yan’s personality, there was no way she’d stay behind.

“How could I not dare? Unless the two of you can take me down right now. But judging by your looks, that seems impossible,” Baili Wushuang sneered, spreading her fingernails outward, her eyes gleaming with murderous intent.

The moment she turned, her claws shot toward Yuwen Zhiyuan!

Smirking, the man quickly stepped back. A barrier instantly formed at his feet. Light shimmered beneath him, and his figure, like a ghost, teleported to Ling Ruoxi’s side. Fingers interlaced, Yuwen Zhiyuan said calmly, “Finally aiming at me? Sorry, my purple bamboo isn’t very tasty; I guess you’re disappointed. Nìng—Hexagonal Barrier!”

A streak of light unfolded. The glow beneath Baili Wushuang’s feet surged upward, forming a perfect hexagon around her, trapping her completely.

Buzz!

Spiritual energy from both sides flowed into the barrier. Baili Wushuang’s expression darkened. She pressed her hands on the barrier but was immediately slammed back by the overwhelming force. Glowering at the man ahead, she hissed, “You think you can fight me, of all things?”

“If you have the skill, come out of there,” Yuwen Zhiyuan said with a faint smile, as if he’d anticipated this.

Ling Ruoxi’s heart sank. She pressed Yuwen Zhiyuan’s shoulder. “No, she can get out of there!”

“Oh?” Yuwen Zhiyuan raised an eyebrow, scanning Baili Wushuang. “Impossible. She can’t break this barrier. It’s innate and divinely reinforced. Unless her strength rivals the heavens, she can’t escape!”

“Father! Mother!” The two small figures at the cave entrance froze in shock at the sight ahead.

Baili Yan’s eyes gleamed. She rushed forward toward Ling Feng. “Baili Wushuang, what are you doing here?”

“What am I doing? Of course, I came to see my Ling Feng. What, not allowed?” Baili Wushuang sneered, brushing her hands across her face. “Remember, Ling Feng liked me too. You just stole him from me. And now, pretending to be righteous… just now, I touched his face—he moved. I bet he loves me more now.”

“Nonsense! You wretched woman!” Baili Yan almost shouted. She lunged forward, spear flashing, thrusting toward her opponent.

But before she could strike, the black aura enveloped the barrier. In an instant, the hexagonal seal crumpled like paper.

“What!” Even Yuwen Zhiyuan was astonished. Baili Wushuang had faked it—she could break the barrier with ease!

And her target was the two children, far from Baili Yan.

Ling Ruoxi narrowed her eyes. Space before her trembled. She stepped in front of Yi Zhui and Yi Meng, spreading her arms to shield them.

Smack!

A heavy palm struck her back. Pain tore through her body as if something inside her was about to erupt. She slammed against the ice wall ahead.

“Ruoxi!” Silver Wolf’s face changed. He lacked Ling Ruoxi’s teleportation ability. If she was hurt, his spiritual awareness would mirror her pain. The injuries inflicted were her fault.

Eyes flashing with sharp intent, Silver Wolf at the doorway howled. His silver-white figure transformed instantly. Agile and deadly, he bared his fangs, lunging at the attacker.

“Seeking death!” Baili Wushuang sneered, slapping at Silver Wolf as she passed Baili Yan.

This time, she underestimated him. The instant her hands touched Silver Wolf, a tremendous force erupted, accompanied by surging lightning power.

The shock of lightning sent her trembling. Baili Yan followed through, striking with the spear. The weapon spun, aiming for Baili Yan’s chest.

Boom!

Controlled by the lightning’s power, Baili Wushuang hastily withdrew her hands. She tried to retreat, but the incoming spear’s momentum skewed her aside—still unable to dodge.

She slammed into the ice wall. Her hands numbed from the force. Glowering at Silver Wolf, she shouted, “You’ve completed the tribulation?”

“What do you think, little master here has been struck by lightning. Dare to harm my contractee—seeking death!” The silver-white figure smiled coldly, leaping forward like lightning at her.

Baili Wushuang’s face changed drastically. She dodged backward. As Silver Wolf often said: “Come hit me!”

A beast that had survived a lightning tribulation was incredibly resilient. What Baili Wushuang didn’t expect was that even such a supposedly useless Silver Wolf had mastered lightning—untouchable, even to the point of not daring to strike.

“Ruoxi!” Luo Mingyu rushed forward. Seeing her half-conscious, he patted her face, hoping to awaken her. Purple fighting energy flowed into Ling Ruoxi, trying to rouse her.

Pain. Her body felt shattered, like that first night after crossing over. Only now, she could barely even feel it. Eyes fixed on the person ahead, a faint smile curved her lips. “Mingyu.”

“I’m here. Old ghost in green, come!” Luo Mingyu knew he was weak in medicine—he couldn’t heal her. He relied solely on fighting energy, hoping for another solution.

Green-clad rushed to Ling Ruoxi, pressing a hand on her pulse. Light flickered in his eyes. “Her injuries are severe. Ling Ruoxi was damaged by fighting energy from the start. She endured until now, and Baili Wushuang just gravely wounded her. The fighting energy in her body is near chaos. Her vitality is plummeting! I… can’t stop it!”

Loss of vitality signals death. The body feels emptied of all strength. Ling Ruoxi calmly looked at him, as if time had frozen before her, unable to grasp her beauty.

“Mother! Mother!” Yi Meng could hardly believe her eyes. She crouched, taking her mother’s cold hand, but couldn’t revive her.

Yi Zhui knelt, pupils tightening. That statement felt like a hammer striking his heart. He had caused the death of his parents. Yes—he killed them!

If only he had been stronger… none of this would have happened. If he had the strength, it wouldn’t be this way.

“Mingyu…” Ling Ruoxi’s lips curled. For a fleeting moment, she seemed to see her own body, realizing that if she died, so many would grieve: friends, family. As a killer, one shouldn’t have attachments—but without them, how to witness a brilliant life?

She didn’t regret it.

Her smile grew brighter. Lying there, she faintly moved her internal poison meridians, absorbing all remaining vitality. Leaning against the rock, her expression serene, she had completely lost all life’s essence.

“Her vitality is being drained…” Even Green-clad was stunned. Blue eyes locked on her. No matter how he infused fighting energy, the person opposite had no life left.

Killing intent filled the sky. The black figure rose, gripping the bloodthirsty black scythe in reverse, swinging it forward with a savage arc.