Chapter 305 - Reed

Chapter 305 - Reed

When Li Huowang saw Bai Sai enter the thick reed marsh, he rushed after him, “Wait!”

However, at that moment, a giant hand, larger than his own body, suddenly grabbed onto Li Huowang. But when he lowered his head to see the assailant, he found that there was no claw around him. He abruptly turned his head and glared at where the Surveillance Bureau person with the wooden mask was. He had a feeling that this must be another one of his illusory techniques.

When the other party saw Li Huowang’s hostility, he raised both his hands as he took a few steps back and said, “Brother, I’m just trying to help you. With everyone now being aware of your identity, going in alone like this is just asking for trouble.” nove(l)bi(n.)com

However, Li Huowang just shook his head impatiently as he tried to recall the bits and pieces of information that Bai Lingmiao had described to him previously.

Based on what Bai Lingmiao had said, her family members were all kind and good-hearted people. It was completely different from the description given by this person.

Could it be that... Bai Lingmiao lied to me? No, she couldn’t have!

Li Huowang’s doubtful gaze soon turned confident.

His previous interactions with the Bai family did not match what this person said.

There must be some sort of misunderstanding. I need to clarify things with them in person!

After deciding that, Li Huowang left the masked person from the Surveillance Bureau behind and headed straight into the reed marsh.

As Li Huowang entered the reed marsh, the sky immediately darkened. The sausage-like reed stalks above seemed to cut off any and all connection with the outside world. He carefully examined the footprints on the ground and followed after them.

“Chief Bai! It’s me! Come out and talk!” shouted Li Huowang.

However, in the end, Li Huowang received no response. He looked back at the vast field of yellow reeds behind him, and then spoke once more, “Don’t worry. I am very close with Second Niece! If the Bai family is facing any undisclosed troubles, then I will undoubtedly offer my full assistance!”

Li Huowang’s voice resonated through the reed marsh as he continued to shout, “I’m on your side! This is also my first time encountering that guy with the wooden mask. He won’t dare to harm you guys as long as I’m around!”

After Li Huowang finished speaking, two young men from the Bai family emerged from the reed marsh and silently started observing him.

Snap!

When the two opponents directly pounced on him, Li Huowang was taken by surprise. Instead of attacking Li Huowang directly, they moved to snatch the bronze coin sword in his hand.

Li Huowang tightened his grip, but in the next instance, he suddenly felt something approaching him from behind. “Oh no!”

Clang!

Li Huowang turned his head, only to see a cold light flash as the sinister black-tassel sword stabbed fiercely toward his face. He wanted to block and retaliate, but both of his hands were restrained by the two Bai family youths.

In this critical moment, Li Huowang instantly shifted his position, forcefully moving his body a few inches to the left. At the same time, he muttered an incantation, and his bronze coin sword split apart. Immediately, a red radiance flashed and effortlessly cut through the fingers closing in on him. Then, he forcefully kicked the person in front of him, creating a distance between himself and the others.

As soon as Li Huowang met eyes with the person holding onto the black-tassel sword, the latter suddenly knelt. At the same time, the eerie look on the man’s face quickly faded away, giving way to a twisted expression. The black-tassel sword in his hand fell weakly to the ground as he knelt there with a furious expression while letting out wild roars.

Li Huowang looked at the two young men and their sliced-off fingers, and then toward the other Bai family member who was possessed by the potent killing intent, and then sighed. “Did it have to come to this extent? Couldn’t we have had a civilized conversation instead?”

Just as Li Huowang finished speaking, the reeds surrounding him started to shake. Soon, those men’s sinister faces emerged and vanished amidst the yellow reeds.

As he looked at those lifeless faces, a chill ran down Li Huowang’s spine. Almost half of the Bai family had been possessed by evil spirits, their faces cold and lifeless.

Amidst the crowd, a single-toothed old man, supported by Bai Sai, came forward and began to speak in a trembling voice. The old man chanted rhythmically, almost as if he was mimicking a song. Noxious black mud oozed out from the corner of his mouth.

As the familiar yet abnormal voice echoed in the surroundings, several familiar figures appeared in front of Li Huowang.

These were the Wandering Gods.

Although the figure of the Wandering Gods that was condensed was unusually blurry without the support of the bronze bell, Li Huowang could still recognize their appearance after having encountered them so many times.

As he stared at the elusive figures of the Wandering Gods in mid-air, Li Huowang recalled the things that Bai Lingmiao had told him about back when they were at Zephyr Temple.

Why did an ordinary girl like Bai Lingmiao know about evil spirits such as the Wandering Gods?

This scene finally made everything clear. This old man was probably the grandfather who used to tell her stories.