Chapter 334: Captured

Chapter 334: Captured

Hui sat under the spring, busily cultivating. Fresh, pure qi poured into him, while old, stagnant qi poured out. He breathed slowly and evenly. An intoxicating, exuberant emotion rose inside him, something hed never felt before. Is this like a runners high, but for cultivation? It feels so good. No wonder everyone wants to continue cultivating.

It reminds me of that time I was forced to drink by my father. He wanted me to understand but how was I supposed to understand? Dad

Mood ruined, Hui sighed and opened his eyes. Dammit, those old memories still haunt me. Cant I even enjoy this blissful state without a reminder of my shitty first life?

He yawned and settled down. Zhubi, is everything still fine?

No reply. Huis brows furrowed. He looked around again, peering through the thick mist. Did the mist get thicker? Why is it so hard to see?

He glanced beside him. Ji Taiyu sat quietly, continuing to cultivate. Am I worried for no reason?

Wait. Where did those rough cultivators go? Hui leaned out of the waterfall and peered around.

The second he left the pounding water and the thick fresh scent of clean water, an overly-sweet, sickly floral smell assaulted his nose. Hui choked and lifted a hand to cover his nose, only to find his arm bare. He wore no robe to cover his mouth with.

Dammit! I cant even Huis thoughts trailed off. He slumped slightly, eyes glazing over.

A distant, sharp cry forced him awake. Hui jolted upright. He balled his hand into a fist, piercing his palm with his nails. The fake skin stretched and tore, revealing greenish flesh beneath. Barely able to force himself to maintain lucidity, Hui waved his hand. Jin Xian!

The jiangshi crawled out of the pond to hover by his side, her body limp and loose like a hanged corpse. Hui gestured weakly, pointing toward the cry. Go

Jin Xian hissed and flew off, her eyes glinting with a hungry light.

Hui retracted his head back into the waterfall, letting the cold water cleanse the scent down to a manageable level. Shit. Theyre using a poison able to even effect the mind of a fifth stage cultivator I hope Ying Lin is alright! This chapter is updated by nov(e)(l)biin.com

And Zhubi Zhubi! Its Song Weilai, a spirit beast dealer! Shes after my spirit beast! I cant let her have Zhubi!

Not alone. I have Jin Xian.

Two versus five. The math isnt working out. How how

Hui reached out to the node, but stopped halfway. We clones cannot travel along our own nodes. We are the endpoints, and we can pass materials between us, but we cannot change places. Even when Healer re-merged, he simply sent his consciousness, soul, and cultivation into the system, and his body remained as a husk where hed left it, until he emerged from the node again.

Dammit! How, how!

He looked over his shoulder at Ji Taiyu, but shook his head. Ji Taiyu and Ying Lin are too weak. If theyve decided to ignore them and not bother them, Ill go along with that decision. Better to leave the potential hostages out of the fight.

Hui grew a leaf and quickly wrote a message for Ying Lin, placing it at her feet before he ran on. I dont want her to worry if she wakes up. Ill tell her Zhubi, Bao Huli and I went to practice, and for her and Ji Taiyu to practice while they wait for our return. The last thing I want is for her to come after me and walk into a dangerous fight.

As he turned to leave, he caught sight of Gu Tians hilt poking out from under the waterfall. Reaching out to Gu Tian, Hui silently said, Gu Tian, protect Ying Lin.

Instantly, Gu Tian retorted, And read the note for her? Ying Lin cant read.

Ah! Elder Brother is so thoughtful. Then, Im counting on you, Hui said.

Gu Tian sighed deeply. I dont suppose I should teach her to read while Im at it?

Indeed, Elder Brothers magnanimity can reach the heavens. Gu Tian, I appreciate your help! Hui replied shamelessly.

Gu Tian sat silently for a time. After a long moment, he sighed. To himself, he thought, I suppose I had to do harder work in Black Asp Sect. Its just teaching a kid to read. How hard can that be?

Unaware of Gu Tians inner struggles, Hui turned his gaze ahead and raced away from the ponds. The further he got from them, the less the flowers pollen clouded his mind. I cant strike openly with the odds like this, but on the other hand, once I recapture Zhubi and Bao Huli, it becomes four on five. Those are much better odds than two on five. Therefore, my goal is to distract Song Weilai and her fellow scum while I break Zhubi and Bao Huli out of wherever theyve been put!

Distantly, he sensed Zhubis qi, along with the dark aura of Jin Xian. They havent gotten far yet. Zhubi, wait for me!