"Brother Lu, judging by your expression, did you discover something out of the ordinary?" Li Shunxi couldn't help but ask.
The group searched for a while but couldn't find anyone, so they began to gather under the withered tree in the middle of the courtyard.
When Lu Sheng heard this, he simply looked around.
In the pitch-black courtyard, there was only their circle of people. The surrounding rooms were all empty. There was no light, and there was no movement.
"Someone's not here yet? Where's that Miss Gong Rumeng? "he suddenly said.
Everyone was stunned. Only then did they realize that Gong Rumeng wasn't in the group. Gong Ruqing's expression froze.
"Isn't my sister right behind me?" She said in surprise. She could sense someone following her all the way here. She had even spoken a few words to her sister just now.
"Are you sure?" Lu Sheng glanced at her.
Everyone also looked at Gong Ruqing.
A woman in a white dress had been standing behind her all this time. However, her face was covered by Gong Ruqing's hair, so no one could see her face for a while. They thought she was Gong Rumeng.
At this moment, the woman was standing quietly behind Gong Ruqing, motionless with her hands hanging by her sides.
"But behind me is clearly …" Gong Ruqing's face turned pale. She saw everyone's gaze on her back, which began to turn strange and horrified.
Since the person behind her wasn't her sister Gong Rumeng, who was this woman who had been following her!?
All the hair on Gong Ruqing's body stood on end. Goosebumps covered her body from head to toe.
Her body trembled, and she slowly turned around.
"Don't turn your head!!" Li Shunxi suddenly shot forward, grabbed Gong Ruqing's shoulder, and pulled her toward him.
"Pfft!"
The two of them instantly collided.
At the same time, a silver light flew out of Li Shunxi's hand. It seemed to be a dart, and with a swish, it flew toward the woman in the white dress.
At this moment, everyone's vision blurred, and the woman in the white dress disappeared without a trace in the blink of an eye.
The silver light landed on the ground, spun a few times, and stopped. It was actually a silver top the size of a palm.
Li Shunxi's entire body was pressed against Gong Ruqing's. The two of them were in an ambiguous position, and Gong Ruqing was extremely afraid. She hugged him tightly like an octopus, not daring to let go.
"Miss Qingqing, it's fine, it's fine … Let go of me first." Li Shunxi didn't know whether to laugh or cry.
Only then did everyone come to their senses. Two guards hurriedly stepped forward and helped the two of them up.
Lu Sheng's brows were tightly knitted together. Beside him, Duan Meng 'an was scared out of his wits. Not only was he sweating profusely, he was also trembling non-stop.
"Bo … Boss … Let's leave this manor first …"
Lu Sheng rolled his eyes at him and didn't reply. Just now, no one had clearly seen the face of the woman in the white dress, nor did they clearly see how she disappeared.
Li Shunxi's item must have worked.
"That's a Psyche Soul. Everyone, stay together … The danger of a Psyche Soul … is hard to explain. Anyway, from now on, please stay within ten meters of me," Li Shunxi stood up and said solemnly. "If my guess is correct, it's highly likely that the key to this Manor is these withered trees."
He pointed at the withered tree in the courtyard and said in a low voice.
Lu Sheng glanced at him.
"What's your opinion, Brother Li?"
Li Shunxi said calmly, "If we want to find those missing people, perhaps we should first destroy all the withered trees in this Manor."
"Withered trees?" Lu Sheng's expression remained unchanged.
"I suspect that these trees are the source of the Manor's formation. So, on one hand, we need to destroy the withered trees. On the other hand, we need to find a metallic object from the bedroom in the middle. That should be the true eye of the formation in this Manor, "Li Shunxi continued.
"We can try walking in the direction of leaving the Manor," Lu Sheng suddenly interjected.
Li Shunxi froze for a moment and looked at Lu Sheng seriously.
"Looks like Brother Lu and I have different opinions. There's no use in leaving the Manor now."
"Let's give it a try," Lu Sheng said calmly.
Li Shunxi stared at Lu Sheng for a moment before nodding slowly.
"Alright, since Brother Lu has said so, we can send these people who can't help out first. Let's ensure their safety first. "
"But my sister!" Gong Ruqing's pretty face was pale as she asked.
"We'll come back to look for her," Li Shunxi comforted her with a smile and reached out to gently pull her into his embrace.
Gong Ruqing blushed. However, she was currently at a loss and Li Shunxi was her only support. Moreover, Li Shunxi looked rich and respectable at a glance. His net worth might even be much greater than hers. It was normal for her to feel a little amorous.
Gong Ruqing struggled a little when she was embraced, but she didn't resist and allowed him to hug her gently.
"Don't worry. With me and Brother Lu here, your sister will definitely be fine," Li Shunxi promised with a smile.
"Mm!" Gong Ruqing frowned and nodded lightly.
The other guards heaved a sigh of relief as well. This Manor was indeed a little strange. From the looks of it, if it weren't for the fact that they didn't dare to leave alone, they would've left the Miss behind and fled first. Leaving now was exactly what they wanted.
Duan Meng 'an was also overjoyed and heaved a sigh of relief.
After coming to a consensus, the group started walking towards the Manor's main entrance.
Halfway there, they sensed something amiss.
The main entrance of the Manor wasn't far away, but they were still more than ten meters away from the main entrance even after walking several hundred steps.
Li Shunxi narrowed his eyes and looked at Lu Sheng. 'See, I was right.'
"Young Master …" Duan Meng 'an followed closely behind Lu Sheng, trembling all over. "Did … did we … run into a ghost …?"
Lu Sheng's face was dark and he didn't say a word.
"Something's wrong indeed!"
Li Shunxi said coldly from the side, "There should be more to the cellar. I plan to go take a look. Brother Lu, are you coming along? That should be the lair of this Manor. "
Lu Sheng shook his head slightly.
"I'm not going anywhere. I'll stay here."
Li Shunxi was stunned.
"Brother Lu, are you serious?"
"Of course," Lu Sheng answered seriously.
Li Shunxi looked at Lu Sheng carefully and smiled.
"Alright then. Everyone, let's see who you'll follow. I'll go to the cellar. Brother Lu will stay here. "
Gong Ruqing and the two guards looked to their left and right.
Li Shunxi stood at the side, handsome as jade and exuding an extraordinary aura. Lu Sheng stood at the side, his expression indifferent and somber.
"I'll go with Young Master Li," Gong Ruqing chose Li Shunxi decisively.
"We'll go with Young Master Li as well!" The two guards said hurriedly. Li Shunxi had displayed a series of skills. Compared to the taciturn Lu Sheng, he was clearly much more trustworthy and reliable.
Duan Meng 'an's body swayed, wanting to follow. But when he saw Lu Sheng standing before him, he didn't dare to move.
This time, there were four people on Li Shunxi's side and two on Lu Sheng's side.
Both sides were dressed like rich young masters, but the difference in numbers was obvious.
"If that's the case, then I wish Brother Lu a safe stay here," Li Shunxi's tone carried an inexplicable meaning as he turned and led the group towards the backyard.
Gong Ruqing and the others showed slight disdain. This Young Master Lu was obviously just timid and wanted to protect himself. Compared to Young Master Li's benevolence, he paled in comparison.
Lu Sheng watched them leave without a word.
…
Li Shunxi walked along the side of the house, his beautiful almond-shaped eyes deep in thought. He couldn't understand why Lu Sheng had suddenly decided to stay by the door.
Under those circumstances, there was no point in staying by the door. It would only be a waste of time.
"I don't know what Brother Lu was thinking, to actually …" Before he could finish, he felt a chill run down his spine. He turned back abruptly.
It was pitch black behind him. There was no sound at all. It was quiet and empty. Gong Ruqing and the others who had been by his side just a moment ago had all disappeared??
"Miss Qingqing?" Li Shunxi's expression tightened as he called out loudly.
His voice echoed in the Manor in the night, but no one responded.
"Camouflage?" A yellow talisman appeared in his hand. He tossed it forward lightly, his index finger piercing through it with precision.
His eyes lit up. Gong Ruqing and the others appeared around him once more. Each and every one of them froze on the spot. Only their eyes darted around, their pupils dilated, unable to focus in the slightest.
Li Shunxi knew at a glance that they had all fallen into a camouflage. He similarly took out talismans and tapped them one by one.
"Miss Qingqing, are you alright?" He quickly supported Gong Ruqing, whose body had gone limp.
"I'm … I'm fine …" Gong Ruqing's pretty face was deathly pale. She seemed to have been badly frightened.
However, after helping Gong Ruqing up, Li Shunxi sank into doubt. If someone had cast a camouflage around him, he should have sensed it. But just now, even he had fallen for it. He hadn't sensed it in the slightest.
"Young Master, if it weren't for you just now …" Gong Ruqing's beautiful face was covered in tears as she leaned close to him. Her curvaceous body was almost completely pressed against his.
That soft touch instantly caused Li Shunxi's brain to heat up. He couldn't help but reach out, wanting to touch Gong Ruqing's private parts.
"Chi!"
All of a sudden, his expression changed, and he pushed Gong Ruqing away.
A streak of silver light flashed between the two of them. Gong Ruqing was actually wielding a dagger and slashing it ruthlessly at his chest.
Fortunately, he noticed it in time. It was just a cut on his chest. Although blood flowed incessantly, it wasn't fatal.
"Miss Qingqing, you!!?" He didn't have time to think before he saw Gong Ruqing swing her dagger and stab it into the stomach of a guard beside her.
"What's wrong with me?! Young Master Li, help me!!! "Gong Ruqing turned pale with fright. As if she couldn't control herself, she waved her dagger frantically, pushing away the guard who was caught off guard. Then, she pounced at Li Shunxi.
Li Shunxi dodged left and right, but Gong Ruqing's skills seemed to have suddenly become extremely powerful. After a few rounds, he actually couldn't hold on much longer.
He gritted his teeth and took out a dark golden awl from his waist pouch. The awl was carved with fine and complicated patterns.
But when he saw Gong Ruqing's tear-stained face, he couldn't bring himself to do it. After all, this woman was only possessed. If he did it, wouldn't it be equivalent to killing her with his own hands?
After hesitating for a moment, he was ruthlessly slashed again.
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