Capítulo 221: Chapter 220
"Xiao Qian, you heard what Xiao Qing said, didn't you?"
The old tree demon spoke hypocritically, "I have no desire to profit from others' misfortune. As long as we can kill that man and avenge you, that will be enough!"
Nie Xiao Qian cooperated perfectly: "I'll leave everything to your judgment, Grandmother!"
"Good!" The old tree demon nodded in satisfaction and helped Nie Xiao Qian up. "In that case, I'll notify the Black Mountain Demon soon and have him deal with that man."
"Thank you, Grandmother!"
As if remembering something, Nie Xiao Qian suddenly added, "Grandmother, I snuck out to come here. To avoid raising suspicion, I should return quickly..."
The old tree demon smiled approvingly, "You're so thoughtful, Xiao Qian!"
"Just endure for a few more days. At most three days, and I'll have the Black Mountain Demon take care of that man. Then, you'll be safe!"
"I understand, Grandmother. I'll be on my way now."
"Alright, go ahead!"
...
After leaving the old tree demon's place, Nie Xiao Qian hurried back to Lan Ruo Temple.
"Sir! I successfully completed the mission!"
Seeing Chen Ye, Nie Xiao Qian quickly reported, "Grandmother has been persuaded and is preparing to ask the Black Mountain Demon to take action. She said it won't be more than three days before he makes his move."
She seemed very happy.
Being able to assist Chen Ye was her honor.
Chen Ye was overjoyed, "Excellent! Xiao Qian, you've worked hard!"
"It's not hard at all. I'm happy to be able to help you, sir."
After speaking, Nie Xiao Qian lowered her head, feeling shy for some reason whenever she was in front of Chen Ye.
"Ouch!"
Suddenly, a cry of pain came from nearby.
It was Ning Cai Chen, who had woken up and was feeling the pain in his body.
"Don't move!" Yan Chi Xia, who was beside him, warned, "You've got several broken bones. I just set them back in place. If you move too much, you might end up crippled!"
Ning Cai Chen immediately froze in fear, not daring to move.
Then, his eyes caught sight of Nie Xiao Qian, and they lit up. But when he saw Chen Ye, fear returned to his gaze.
Even though he hadn't seen Chen Ye strike, he could guess that it was Chen Ye who had injured him.
That was Ning Cai Chen—timid and weak, even though he had been hurt by Chen Ye, he felt fear rather than any desire for revenge.
Chen Ye couldn't be bothered with him and said to Nie Xiao Qian, "Xiao Qian, stay with me for the next few days."
Nie Xiao Qian immediately agreed, "Yes, sir!"
Seeing this, Ning Cai Chen realized he had misunderstood Chen Ye.
This person wasn't some villain after all!
"Sir, I'm terribly sorry. I misunderstood you…" Ning Cai Chen said.
Chen Ye didn't respond, but Yan Chi Xia shook his head and said, "Scholar, he beat you up, and you're apologizing to him?"
"It was my fault, so I should apologize."
Yan Chi Xia shook his head and didn't continue the conversation.
Chen Ye said, "Big beard, when it's daylight, send this kid away. We're about to deal with the Black Mountain Demon, and it's too dangerous for him to stay here."
"Agreed!" Yan Chi Xia nodded in agreement.
"What's this Black Mountain Demon?" Ning Cai Chen asked.
But no one answered him.
...
Two days passed in the blink of an eye.
That night.
Chen Ye was asleep when Yan Chi Xia suddenly approached him and woke him up.
"Kid, get up! Something's happening!"
Outside Lan Ruo Temple, the faint sound of drums and gongs could be heard.
Chen Ye immediately got up and softly called out, "Xiao Qian?"
"Sir, I'm here."
Nie Xiao Qian appeared by Chen Ye's side out of thin air.
At that moment, her delicate face was calm, without a trace of worry.
These past two days had been the most peaceful since her death. She hadn't needed to harm anyone or endure Grandmother's oppression, and both Chen Ye and Yan Chi Xia treated her with respect.
Her mindset had changed during these two days, and she was now willing to give her all to help Chen Ye defeat the Black Mountain Demon.
"Good, stay by my side!"
As soon as Chen Ye finished speaking, a fierce wind suddenly howled outside.
*Whoosh! Whoosh!*
The wind blew into Lan Ruo Temple, scattering leaves and making the entire temple seem as if it would collapse.
Yan Chi Xia's expression changed as he said gravely, "Such heavy demonic energy!"
"Ah!!!"
Suddenly, Nie Xiao Qian let out a cry of alarm: "Sir Chen…"
In the next moment!
It was as if an enormous force had pulled Nie Xiao Qian away, and she vanished without a trace.
"Big beard!!" Chen Ye shouted.
"I saw it!" Yan Chi Xia drew the Xuan Yuan Sword, chanting the incantation "Prajna Paramita" and then slashed at the spot where Nie Xiao Qian had disappeared.
*Slash!*
The air split open, revealing a dark cavern.
"Kid, we have to return before dawn, or we'll be stuck in the underworld forever!" Yan Chi Xia warned.
"Got it!!"
Chen Ye responded, taking the lead and diving into the cavern.
Yan Chi Xia, his expression serious, quickly followed.
...
The underworld was filled with eerie winds and endless darkness.
All around was a bleak and desolate landscape with no signs of life.
This was the underworld!
As soon as Chen Ye landed, he felt uncomfortable all over.
He was a living human.
Living humans were not supposed to be in the underworld.
"Kid, close your eyes. I'll open your heavenly eye!"
Behind him, Yan Chi Xia's voice sounded.
Chen Ye immediately closed his eyes and felt something being smeared across his eyelids.
When he opened his eyes again, he could see the endless ghostly energy swirling around them.
However, Chen Ye's face showed no fear.
On the contrary, there was a hint of excitement in his expression.
It was his first time in the underworld, ready to fight monsters. The thought alone was thrilling.
Chen Ye then took out the Night Demon Cloak and draped it over his shoulders.
"Huh!"
Yan Chi Xia looked at the Night Demon Cloak on Chen Ye, visibly surprised. "Kid, you've got quite a few treasures!"
His keen eyes immediately recognized that the cloak Chen Ye wore was extraordinary, containing powers even he could barely comprehend.
"Big beard, let's save the compliments for later. We need to find Xiao Qian quickly!" Chen Ye reminded him.
Hearing this, Yan Chi Xia immediately pulled out a compass.
In the center of the compass was a needle.
He chanted an incantation, and the needle began to spin rapidly before pointing to the left.
"This way!"
Yan Chi Xia put away the compass and set off in the indicated direction.
Chen Ye was faster, running at speeds exceeding 100 miles per hour, so fast that even Yan Chi Xia, with his martial arts skills, struggled to keep up.
Yan Chi Xia couldn't help but marvel at how this kid was practically a monster.
But that was a good thing!
The stronger Chen Ye was, the more secure their mission to defeat the Black Mountain Demon would be!!
Soon.
The sound of a large group could be heard ahead.
It was a group of demons and ghosts, all of different shapes and sizes, escorting a sedan chair as they moved forward.
Inside the sedan chair, Nie Xiao Qian was trapped, now dressed in a red wedding gown.
Seeing this, Chen Ye didn't hesitate—he jumped right into the fray!!
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