Book Synopsis
Book Tags
Donation Rankings
Comment
0 Comments
You May Also Like
墨書 Inktalez
Bai Cang's eyes slowly swept forward, and the tranquil yet powerful gaze finally left a trace of imperceptible vigilance on his cold face.
He and Xuan Xiaowei led a dozen or so female disciples, far away from the dark, oppressive, and murderous cave. Every step felt like walking on the boundary between life and death, but they finally succeeded in getting away.
What entered their sight was a seemingly dilapidated but somewhat pleasing small wooden house. It was like a spark of life in this dark forest, and the dilapidated outer walls and partially collapsed roof could not conceal the traces of its existence. But all of this was like a candle in Xuan Xiaowei's heart, weary but determined.
"Let's go in and rest first," Xuan Xiaowei said softly to the female disciples, her eyes filled with weariness and concern, but still determined.
When everyone had entered the house, Xuan Xiaowei and Bai Cang stopped at the door. Bai Cang smiled at her and said, "You are a great leader."
"No, I'm just doing what I should do," Xuan Xiaowei responded calmly. Her eyes were firm, like an unshakable mountain.
Suddenly, a strong smell of grilled fish wafted through the air. Both of them turned their heads at the same time and saw an unexpected scene.
Next to the bonfire, a young woman was completely focused on grilling a fish. She was dressed in light purple clothes, with a delicate face, but exuded a presence that commanded respect.
She looks young, but exudes an unintentional coldness. Her eyes passed through the firelight and caught a glimpse of Xuan Xiaowei and Bai Cang, with a momentary exchange that seemed to contain infinite meaning.
Sitou Lian remained quite calm, even upon seeing Xuan Xiaowei and his group, showing little reaction. She held a long bamboo pole with a fish skewered on the end, clearly just caught from a nearby stream.
"Hello, I am Sitou Lian," the woman introduced herself lightly, flipping the grilled fish with bamboo sticks in her hand.
"Sitou Lian? Is she the disciple who is praised as even stronger than the descendant of the goddess at the First Blossom Tower?" Xuan Xiaowei felt somewhat surprised inwardly, but did not show it too much.
"I am Xuan Xiaowei, and this is Bai Cang." Perhaps out of habit, Xuan Xiaowei always forgets that her surname is XuanYuan, not Xuan.
"Haha, it seems that a master has already occupied this place." Bai Cang said, with a hint of probing in his tone.
"I'm just lucky to have made it here," Sitou Lian responded lightly, then set aside the grilled fish.
"Would you be willing to join us?" Xuan Xiaowei asked tentatively.
Situ Lian fell silent for a moment, then finally said, "No, I still prefer being alone."
"Is that so? But it seems that you do have the strength," the Bai Cang said with a smile, but in his heart, he faintly felt that there was something extraordinary about Situ Lian.
Sitou Lian looked at Xuan Xiaowei and the others, seeming to have something to say, but ultimately chose to remain silent.
She stood up slowly, picked up the cloth beside her, her expression seemed calm, but her deep eyes hid many untold stories. She turned and walked towards the other direction of the wooden house.
Xuan Xiaowei couldn't help but ask, "Wait, we won't take up your space, why are you leaving?" There was a tone of puzzlement and a hint of regret.
Sitou Lian turned around, smiled slightly, and said, "Because I think, sometimes, only by being alone can one grow and become strong." Her eyes were deep like the night sky, as if they held infinite philosophy and life views.
As soon as she finished speaking, she turned and walked briskly in the other direction of the wooden house, as if every step was stepping on Xuan Xiaowei's heart.
Xuan Xiaowei and Bai Cang exchanged a glance, both able to see the doubt and regret in each other's eyes.
Bai Cang said slowly, "Let's go, we should find a place to rest properly." His eyes narrowed slightly, lost in thought.
"Um, I hope to have more communication with Sitou Lian next time we meet," sighed Xuan Xiaowei, nodding as he walked towards the wooden house.
They passed through the somewhat heavy atmosphere of the door and entered the wooden house.
The environment here is relatively simple, but every little object exudes a strong sense of life. The interior furnishings are also very distinctive, from the ancient hanging paintings to the delicate porcelain, all showing the owner's love and pursuit of life.
"It seems quite clean here," a female disciple said softly, with a look of surprise and curiosity on her face.
Xuan Xiaowei Looking around, her eyes finally settled on the antique bronze lamp next to the window.
The soft light illuminated the entire room, as well as the dark corner of her heart. She took a deep breath: "No matter how rough the road ahead may be, we have the confidence to keep going, because we are no longer alone."
At this moment, the entire wooden house seemed to be filled with an indescribable sense of tranquility and warmth. Xuan Xiaowei walked to the window, pushed it open, and a fresh forest scent rushed in.
"Sister Xuan, what should we do next?" a female disciple asked, her face filled with anticipation and excitement.
Xuan Xiaowei turned around, her deep gaze filled with determination. "From now on, everyone needs to be more vigilant. We can't afford to have another incident like the Spider Demon incident. We have to make it through the last five days of the Cuiying Trials and all leave safely together."
Bai Cang smiled slightly and walked to Xuan Xiaowei's side. "With your words, we can all feel more at ease." His tone was full of praise and comfort.
Xuan Xiaowei smiled and replied, "That's because I have all of you walking this path with me, giving me more courage and determination."
Watching as night falls gradually, a tranquil and serene atmosphere permeates the wooden house. However, at this moment, a slight sound is suddenly heard from outside the window.
Xuan Xiaowei's nerves tense up, and Bai Cang instantly becomes alert.
"Who's there?" Xuan Xiaowei's voice was serious and clear.
Then, a figure walked in from outside the window, it was Sitou Lian.
She held some herbs and ingredients in her hand, appearing indifferent, but her eyes revealed a subtle and hard-to-detect concern.
"So it's you, Sitou Lian. What's this, have you changed your mind?" Xuan Xiaowei raised an eyebrow, showing a hint of curiosity.
Situ Lian put down what was in her hand, "It's not a change of mind, I just feel that in this kind of environment, the collective strength is always stronger than fighting alone."
"Well, that's great, as long as you're open to it," the Bai Cang said lazily.
Sitou Lian A faint smile, "It's not all for this, actually..." Her voice suddenly became low, "I feel like this Cuiying Trials is different, there's a strange atmosphere in it.
"I have a natural ability to sense, and I sense that the aura of a Third-rank demon is becoming increasingly unstable, I'm almost unable to sense it."
Xuan Xiaowei listened and then said, "Could it be that we killed a Spider Demon before?"
Sitou Lian shook his head, "The Spider Demon of the Third-rank demon you killed, I sensed its aura extinguished. I'm referring to the fourth Third-rank demon here, not what YueYing lord said, that there are only three Third-rank demons here."
Xuan Xiaowei listened and her expression turned serious, "How is that possible? Is it possible that there is still a fourth Third-rank demon monster here?"
"It's very likely," Sitou Lian nodded seriously, "I think we'd better be fully prepared, or the consequences could be very serious."
"We will gather everyone tomorrow," Xuan Xiaowei immediately made the decision, "If it's as you say, then we must prepare in advance and not take it lightly."
Bai Cang and Sitou Lian both nodded in agreement.
At this moment, Xuan Xiaowei became even more certain that she was not fighting alone. She had the companionship of Bai Cang, Sitou Lian, Shen Xiaozi, and all the female disciples, which strengthened her determination to pass the Cuiying Trials together.
As the night grew late, the people in the wooden house gradually fell asleep.
But on this quiet night, an imperceptible shadow quietly approached them, as if hinting at a new danger that was about to come.
Comment 0 Comment Count