Chapter 102: Sharp Tongue and Soft Heart, It Also Depends on the Person
Two beams of kn*fe light sliced through the air—one severed the black thread rushing toward Lu Liangting, and the other lunged straight for the female ghost’s head. In an instant, the ghost’s outstretched arm flew skyward, the severed point producing a bursting bl**d lotus as if it were a firework.
At the entrance, Bai Yu took control of Zhao Mingyue’s body and stepped inside.
She hadn’t changed her outfit, nor did she remove her silver-white mask—not to hide her identity; that ship had already sailed.
After Lu Liangting’s call reached her, it was clear she was now known, identity exposed. But weighing the pros and cons, the benefits clearly outweighed the drawbacks.
Zhao Mingyue was targeted mainly due to her identity; everyone knew, the female protagonist was the ultimate bait for the male protagonist. It was practically a given that they would end up together.
Killing Zhao Mingyue was like eliminating a strong competitor.
And once these guys realized their identities were intertwined with Zhao Mingyue’s, they’d likely reconsider their approach, steering clear of pointless attempts. As long as Zhao Mingyue posed no threat, nobody would dare to k*ll her—it simply wouldn’t be worth it.
In other words, if Zhao Mingyue were taken out, then suddenly there would be no objective for anyone left, and revenge against one another would be in order. So good luck finishing that task later!
Bai Yu stepped in, completely capturing the female ghost’s attention.
Compared to Lu Liangting, it was clear that Zhao Mingyue’s body was much more tempting.
A few game participants withdrew, standing beside Lu Liangting and leaving the stage to these two big shots.
Watching Bai Yu wield a long kn*fe without a hint of fear, nobody felt it was unfair—different identities, different treatment, nothing to debate here.
“Be careful, this one can fly and can spit a misty cloud for remote attacks! Get within two meters, and you’ll be drained of bl**d!” Shen Shuyun warned, clutching Lu Liangting’s hand. “Stop staring, let’s get out of here!”
Before her hand even brushed Lu Liangting’s, a dagger lunged out and was deftly deflected.
“Shadow, not killing you back then is one of my regrets.”
“What’s that?” Shadow sheathed the dagger, unimpressed. “You think you can rectify that regret? Do you have the strength for it?”
“Pfft, I could k*ll you, but not now. I have plenty on my plate. I’ll go first; that’s not up for debate, right?” Shen Shuyun said as she pulled out a necklace from her pocket and tossed it towards Bai Yu. The angel wing necklace traced a graceful arc in the air before Bai Yu caught it effortlessly.
Having done that, Shen Shuyun smirked, snatched Lu Liangting, who was still hesitating, and turned to leave.
What a joke—she’d laid all her cards on the table; there was no way she’d disadvantage herself!
With Bai Yu holding down the fort against the ghost, Shen Shuyun leaned against the wall, generously leading Lu Liangting to safety. Turning her head, she addressed him, “Doctor, everyone—including yours truly—owes you a favor. That was our agreement. If anyone reneges, feel free to take them out!”
“Quit dawdling! Staying here is just waiting to d*e! You can’t do anything; don’t get yourself hurt!”
She tapped Lu Liangting lightly on the head, surprisingly strong, dragging him away.
Once Shen Shuyun left, the remaining three stayed silent, merely nodding at Bai Yu as they passed by, silent acknowledgment of their intentions.
They frankly hadn’t anticipated it would escalate into this.
Once the yard fell silent, Bai Yu made her move.
This ghost posed a threat, but not a significant one—when weighed against her potential gains, the risks were completely worth it.
Ten minutes later, in a flurry of bl**d threads burst apart, the ghost was left with half its head severed, lower body gone, throat pierced, and a gaping hole in its chest before soaring into the sky, vanishing out of sight.
Bai Yu didn’t care where it fled; whether it lived or died wasn’t the point—her mission was merely to save the scene.
“Enjoyed the show?”
She released the bl**d threads, stating calmly.
“Not enough! Compared to you, your combat style is pure artistry—each stroke is precise, and every detail is perfectly executed. I think that’s the biggest reason you surpass all of us!”
On the rooftop, the Dragon Lady’s petite figure appeared, perched elegantly on the eaves, hands cupping her face while her feet swung back and forth.
“You know, I observe you more than anyone else.”
Her eyes were crescent moons, smile adorable. “I love watching you k*ll, but even more, I’d prefer to be the one battling you!”
“What a contradiction, huh?”
“Part of me adores witnessing your combat grace, yet I loathe the thought of you fighting anyone but me.”
“Let’s drop that for now—why are you so adamant about going to the back village?”
Bai Yu tilted her head back slightly to meet the sitting girl’s gaze, voice composed. “Mission.”
“Ah, a mission, how economical with your words! You want to collaborate with me? I accept. But first, you must do something for me…”
“Don’t step one foot in there!”
“Especially, don’t bring that girl you’re possessing with you—seriously, living people go in there… they d*e!”
Bai Yu ignored her, instead focusing on the necklace Shen Shuyun gave her, stating, “You’re part of my mission too.”
“Me?” The Dragon Lady pointed at her own face, tilting her head curiously.
“Yes.”
“If you must go, I don’t mind—but you’re supposed to collaborate, right? Here’s the deal: leave that girl behind, and you can possess me! Imagine that, my body, your power!”
As she said this, the Dragon Lady stood, placing her hands together in a prayer-like pose against her chest. “Then, those evil gods will be nothing but ants, easily squashed!”
“Oh~ just thinking about it makes me giddy—I can’t wait to merge with you~”
Having playfully finished that line, her expression abruptly returned to seriousness. “But you must come yourself; I don’t want to see a third wheel.”
“You say I’m your mission? Fine! In five months, I’ll wait for you at the shrine on the back mountain. I hope you understand my meaning.”
With the Dragon Lady’s words, Bai Yu’s mission shifted.
【Mission: Dragon Scale】
【Mission requirements have changed】
【Please arrive at Eternal Life Village (Back) in five months and meet the Dragon Lady】
After the Dragon Lady departed, Bai Yu fell into deep thought before leaving the courtyard.
Thus, the mission was officially concluded, and by the time she and Zhao Mingyue retraced their steps back along the small path to the concrete road leading to the city, it was already eleven-thirty at night.
All the way, Bai Yu remained quiet, absorbed in examining the exquisite necklace Shen Shuyun gave her.
Up ahead, Zhao Mingyue simmered in annoyance, determined to ignore Bai Yu for an entire hour!
But as she walked, Bai Yu’s voice echoed behind her.
“Mingyue.”
“Huh?”
Fuming, Zhao Mingyue instinctively turned around just in time to see Bai Yu take two steps forward and personally hang the beautifully crafted wing necklace around her neck.
Once adorned, Bai Yu closed the distance, standing no more than thirty centimeters away.
“Wear it, it looks good on you.”
Zhao Mingyue startled, her nose tingling as tears threatened to escape her eyes.
She knew Bai Yu had been injured during the scuffle with the ghost for the sake of this necklace.
She could have easily declined, hadn’t agreed to the previous conditions, but the moment she heard about the necklace, she agreed without a second thought.
“Bai Yu, thank you…”
“No need to thank me; I just don’t want you to d*e.”
“Darn it! I had my whole emotional buildup scheduled!” Zhao Mingyue felt her act crumbling with just one sentence from Bai Yu.
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