Ping Ruoyu silently paused for a moment, a hint of grief appearing in her eyes. However, it only lasted for a moment before her rationality was swallowed up by her demonic nature. Chunks of earth fell to the ground beside her, but because there was a layer of air around her, all the rocks were shaken to the side, causing her to be shrouded in an awe-inspiring and inviolable aura.
The incoming seawater reached up to their calves, causing them to be unable to stand stably under the huge impact. The two of them had it even more difficult. Even moving a single step was difficult, but they still had to concentrate their hearing to distinguish the sound of falling rocks and evade them at the right time. Everything in front of them was illusory and real at the same time. It was as if there was a large rock blocking their chests. The crashing of the waves not only interfered with their judgment, but also destroyed the last bit of their willpower.
The red light in Ping Ruoyu's eyes grew stronger. She bent down slightly, her palms filled with a deeper layer of internal energy. She struck out towards the two of them, but her footsteps were not affected by the knee-high seawater at all.
Shangguan Yaohua stood to the side, his heart almost jumping out of his chest. He wanted to retreat to a corner to hide, but also wanted to get closer to take a closer look. However, he had already experienced the scene of rocks tumbling down before his eyes a year ago. That was when he was trapped in the ancient tomb of Hetuala with a group of righteous cultivators led by Li Yijie, and was ambushed by the Qing army while searching for the ancient treasure, Life Claiming Strike.
However, fate seemed to be against him, forcing him into a desperate situation for the second time. Compared to the last time, the situation was even more dangerous. Not only was he threatened by the rocks and seawater, but he was also faced with a murderous demon. Although she had always been affectionate towards him, she was completely unconscious at this moment. How could he judge her by her feelings?
Based on the previous situation, it was only a matter of time before the two manor lords were defeated. However, it was a foregone conclusion with no room for negotiation. How could he be sure that she would not come after him after killing the two of them? The seawater reached his knees and half of his legs were icy cold. This chill seemed to seep into his body and slowly spread through his heart and lungs.
Before he could see what had happened, Manor Master Ping suddenly appeared in front of the original Manor Master and took the blow for him. Ping Ruoyu's heart felt as if it had been struck. With a "pu" sound, a stream of blood spurted out, splashing all over Ping Ruoyu's face. The bloodstains on this cold-blooded demon's face made him look even more bloodthirsty and terrifying. Suddenly, he stuck out his tongue and slowly licked away the blood near his cheek. This situation was really strange.
The original Manor Lord did not have the time to care. He stretched out his hand to support Manor Lord Ping's body and continuously transferred his inner energy into his body. He said anxiously, "Brother Ping, you … Why are you doing this? Since he was going to die sooner or later, why would he care about this little difference? Why should I … I decided to stay because I was prepared to die. I would rather sacrifice my life to seal this demon at the bottom of the sea. As long as I can send Yi 'er out safely, let him carry all my hopes and live on, even if … my wish is fulfilled. Why are you doing this?! "
Manor Master Ping coughed twice and spat out a big mouthful of blood. He said intermittently, "No … You're different … Because Yi 'er is still waiting for you, his father, to meet him. We … For the sake of our own hegemony, we let these two children down. We can't … can't let you break your promise to him … Can't you see that Yu' er is going to die soon? You should save your power. When the time comes … Take Prince Cheng and those people … and escape … I was the one who caused this disaster. I really … deserve it. I don't dare to complain anymore … Let me and my daughter bear all the sins … "
Shangguan Yaohua shouted, "Manor Master Ping, do you think that if you let your friend bear a blood debt, even if he escapes in the future, how can he be at ease? Once you die, you won't feel anything and you'll be safe! Besides … Didn't you hear what Young Master Yuan said? Do you really want Miss Ping to bear the crime of killing her own father? Even if she dies, she will leave behind a bad name for eternity? "
Manor Master Ping's vision was gradually blurring. She was hanging on by Manor Master Yuan's vital energy. She had no energy to argue with him. Ping Ruoyu did not regain her senses because of this. She still walked slowly towards the two of them, waiting for the final blow. Manor Master Yuan smiled bitterly, waiting for her to sound the death knell.
Unexpectedly, at this moment, a black smoke suddenly appeared from the side and covered Ping Ruoyu's body. Manor Master Ping smiled bitterly. With her last breath, she teased Manor Master Yuan, "I don't know which brother … is so naive … This demonic creature doesn't rely on her eyesight to fight, she relies on her ears to distinguish sounds … Making her unable to see, that's … useless."
Suddenly, she heard someone laugh loudly, "So what? Anyway, I didn't have that kind of hope! She thinks that her hearing is better than others. As long as you slow down and make it difficult for her to hear, won't it work? Watch me seal her acupoints! " Manor Master Ping smiled bitterly, "A newborn calf is not afraid of a tiger … How many times do I have to say it before you understand? She's a possessed demonic creature. Just by sealing a few of her acupoints, it's … it's simply … Cough cough … "
The voice laughed, "Oh, I think the power of the pill is to intensify physical strength by several times, right? Can I understand that it's to expand the functions of all organs by several times? It can change the limits of the body, but I don't believe that it can also change the structure of the internal organs! Moreover, since the functions have been increased, the acupoints must be more sensitive. With these few seals, it'll be more effective. "
While he was speaking, he tapped a few times. Presumably, that person was talking in various places in the hall to confuse her and wait for an opportunity to sneak behind her and seal a few of her acupoints. She did not know if it was because of his great strength or because the airflow around Ping Ruoyu's body was stronger, but she could hear the sound of her acupoints being sealed clearly. Then, a person came out from behind the black smoke and circled around her. His fingertips moved continuously, almost sealing all of her major acupoints. He bowed slightly and said with a smile, "Younger Sister Yu, I'm really sorry."
Yuan Ping and the other man were seriously injured and their consciousness was fuzzy. They only knew that a reckless young man had made a pointless attempt, but they did not expect that it was Yuan Yi who had left and returned. When they saw him standing in front of them in casual attire, they were all dumbfounded. The original Manor Lord blurted out, "Yi 'er? You … Didn't you leave already? Why did you come back? "
Yuan Yi smiled and said, "Father, you're right. I can't cause Alliance Head Li to lose his life for no reason. Just now, as soon as I sent him out, I came back. If the two of you want to fight a shocking battle, you can't leave me out. " The original Manor Lord was greatly moved and his heart was filled with anxiety. Just as he was about to speak, his heart and lungs were affected and he coughed out a few mouthfuls of blood.
Yuan Yi's face darkened and said, "Father, you didn't keep your word. You promised to meet me in town, but you only wanted to perish together. I won't allow you and Uncle Ping to be such great heroes. " At this moment, the black smoke dissipated. Ping Ruoyu's body shook violently, as if the demonic spirit in his body was unwilling to be restrained and was still restless. He hurriedly called out, "Father, quickly come and help me! Let's tie her up first! "
No matter how dissatisfied the original Manor Lord was, he could not allow his son to be in danger. The seawater was already up to his waist, but he saw Yuan Yi standing next to the slowly dissipating black smoke. The halo around his body did not fade away because of this, as if his body was covered in light and he was a deity descending from the sky. He sighed in his heart. Perhaps his usual style of fighting steadily and surely was not as effective as his son's strategy. She took out a long whip and whipped it toward Ping Ruoyu. Ping Ruoyu frowned.
Ping Ruoyu leaped backwards. Even though all the acupoints on his body had been sealed, he could still move. It was just that his speed was greatly reduced, but it was still enough to shock everyone. Yuan Yi flashed behind him and attacked with his sword, blocking his path of retreat.
The original Manor Lord grabbed one end of the whip and flung the other end out. Yuan Yi caught the whip from behind and lowered his body to evade Ping Ruoyu's palm. The long whip coiled around her body again. The original Manor Lord shifted his position and caught the end of the whip. The two of them fought back and forth until Ping Ruoyu was forced into a corner. The long whip was used as a rope, coiling around her body again and again until she was firmly tied to the pillar behind her.
Yuan Yi called out, "Everybody, let's go quickly!" The few people standing on the side trembled in fear when they saw that Ping Ruoyu had lost her ability to fight. Only then did they feel relieved. Quickly they ran out of the secret passage.
Ping Ruoyu's eyes almost popped out of their sockets. She shook violently, causing the pillar to shake violently. The entire hall looked as if it was about to collapse. The original Manor Lord stayed by her side to watch over her while Yuan Yi leaped to Manor Lord Ping's side. She took out a pill from her bosom and fed it to him. Then she channeled her internal energy behind him. After a while, she saw that Manor Lord Ping's face was no longer as pale as before. Only then did she stop channeling her internal energy.
Manor Lord Ping took a deep breath and sighed, "It's true that 'father and son are needed on the battlefield' … I admit defeat." The original Manor Lord urged, "Yi 'er, take His Highness Prince Cheng and leave with Uncle Ping first. Here … let father deal with the aftermath."
Whenever Shangguan Yaohua was in danger, he was always the rabbit that ran away the fastest. However, as he looked at the situation in the hall, he felt a sense of reluctance for the first time. He didn't want to leave immediately. As for the source of his reluctance, even he himself found it hard to believe. He hesitated, "Are we leaving just like that? When the seawater enters, the manor will collapse. Miss Ping will be unconscious and she will definitely die. Don't you care about her? Are you going to let her die here? "
Manor Lord Ping coughed. Since he had recovered some of his strength, his unyielding attitude towards Shangguan Yaohua returned. He said, "That's my family's matter. I don't need Your Highness Prince Cheng to care about it. You're a precious person. You can't let anything happen to you here. Why aren't you leaving? "
Shangguan Yaohua said anxiously, "This … how can we do that?" The original Manor Lord sighed deeply and said, "Your Highness Prince Cheng, you should know that giving up is also a gain. Now that the effects of Yu 'er's medicine have yet to wear off, we can't wait for that time. No matter what, this is the best outcome. Sacrificing one person is better than losing all four of our lives … It's more worth it. "
Shangguan Yaohua frowned and said, "Is that so? Perhaps it's a good thing for us to escape with our lives. But what about Miss Ping? So what if she made a mistake? As the saying goes, 'Humans are not saints. Everyone makes mistakes'. People aren't afraid of making mistakes. They aren't afraid of having no regrets. They are only afraid that others won't give them a chance to change! "
Yuan Yi pulled on his arm. Hearing his words, she couldn't help but feel touched. In the past, she only thought that Shangguan Yaohua was a lowly official's son. She had always looked down on him. It was only now that she truly sized him up. She said, "Alright. Brother Shangguan, you leave first. I'll take care of Ruoyu later. Is that okay?" She supported him with one hand and Manor Lord Ping with the other as they walked forward with difficulty. When the original Manor Lord saw the three of them arrive at the entrance of the cave, he followed closely behind.
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