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"Damn beast, you killed so many of our brothers and you still dare to play the victim!"
Wang Quanba turned around abruptly, his eyes cold and sharp as knives. "We saw perfectly clearly what you were trying to do to her. Do you think we're blind?"
His voice was firm and resounding, instantly drowning out the Taoist priest's clamor and silencing the three men.
“After all, she did kill someone.” Zhang Zheng touched his nose and spoke carefully.
"I think... it's safest to capture her and hand her over to the family elders for a decision."
"Yes, I think so too." Li Quzhuo frowned slightly, his gaze sweeping over the corpse on the ground, his tone tinged with helplessness.
"The Dao Alliance has rules: if we release a monster that harms people, we will be punished when we return."
Upon hearing this, the others subconsciously frowned, but no one refuted it.
From a young age, the elders taught us to "kill any demons we see," and this concept has long been ingrained in our bones.
Although the fox demon in front of them seemed to be forced into this situation, they were really unwilling to take the risk of violating their family rules and going against the principles of the Dao Alliance for the sake of a complete stranger.
Tu Shan Ya Ya listened quietly and did not argue further.
She lowered her eyes, tears still clinging to her long eyelashes, her thin shoulders trembling slightly, yet she simply stared straight at the silent Mu Qinghan before her.
He had just saved her, and now, his attitude seemed to be her only hope.
Help me... Help me...
"Hahaha! You're right!"
Upon seeing this, the leader immediately seized the opportunity as if grasping at a straw, and became arrogant again.
"Capture this witch first and bring her back to the Dao Alliance for rigorous interrogation! She killed so many of our brothers; she must pay with her life!"
He stared at Tu Shan Ya Ya, a sinister glint in his eyes.
You damned fox, since you refuse to be my obedient pet, then I'll let you have a taste of life in the Dao Alliance!
Those old guys in the Dao Alliance really like fox demons with noble bloodlines like her.
Then, there will be a time when you'll be crying and begging for mercy under those perverts!
The Taoist priest stepped forward with a sinister grin and picked up the golden rope again.
He approached step by step, and this time, no one stood up to stop him.
Mu Qinghan tightened his grip on the wooden sword, his knuckles turning white from the force, and the wood grain on the sword seemed to be twisted from his grip.
His Adam's apple bobbed, and he finally slowly released his grip, putting the wooden sword back on his waist.
Tu Shan Ya Ya's gaze fell on his action of sheathing his sword, and the hope that had been in her eyes instantly dimmed, like a candle flame that had burned out.
She knew perfectly well that even the person who ultimately saved her had chosen to compromise, leaving her with no way out.
She slowly closed her eyes, and hot tears slid down her cheeks, falling silently onto the cold earth.
Mu Qinghan looked at the trembling tears on her eyelashes, and at her stubbornly straight back despite being covered in wounds, and suddenly felt a tightness in his chest.
It was a mixture of reluctance, anger, and guilt.
Just as the Taoist's hand was about to touch Tu Shan Ya Ya, Mu Qing Han moved.
He moved with lightning speed, closing in almost before anyone could react, his right leg whistling through the air as he delivered a powerful kick to the leader's back.
With a loud bang, before he could even scream, he was sent flying, crashing through three trees as thick as bowls before finally crashing heavily to the ground, blood gushing from his mouth and nose, and completely unconscious, his fate unknown.
The room fell into a deathly silence. Everyone stared at Mu Qinghan in shock, their faces filled with disbelief.
“Xiao Qinghan, you…” Wang Quanba was the first to come to his senses, his brows furrowed, his tone full of confusion.
"Qinghan... what are you doing?" Zhang Zheng's eyes widened, completely unexpected that he would suddenly make a move.
"Brother, why?" Mu Shenqi also looked bewildered.
Tu Shan Ya Ya also suddenly opened her eyes, staring in astonishment at the white figure blocking her way.
Sunlight fell on Mu Qinghan, outlining his clear silhouette. He stood there like a solid barrier, keeping all malice at bay.
A light rekindled in her eyes, a hope regained after despair, more dazzling than ever before.
"I want to save her."
Mu Qinghan spoke slowly, his voice calm and unquestionable.
“I take full responsibility for what happened today; it has nothing to do with you.”
He paused after speaking, his gaze sweeping over his companion, his tone showing no softening.
"If you try to stop me..."
He slightly raised his hand, and the wooden sword instantly flipped into his hand.
"I will temporarily incapacitate you all."
(Oh, let me explain here too. There were other people around. If he said that, the responsibility would be entirely his, and it wouldn't have anything to do with his friends. His friends wanted to help, but they were restricted by the rules.)
(If you're asking why they didn't kill them all, well, I can't help it. They were hot-blooded young men, not gangsters.)
Almost the instant his words fell, a terrifying sword aura suddenly erupted from his body, like a sleeping dragon awakening.
An invisible shockwave emanated from him and spread outwards, causing the pebbles on the ground to tremble and the surrounding trees to shake violently, their branches and leaves flying everywhere.
He unleashed his accumulated magical power without reservation, silver light swirling around him, and even the air seemed to be torn apart by this pressure, emitting a faint crackling sound.
Wang Quanba's pupils constricted, and a storm raged in his heart.
He knew that Mu Qinghan had held back during their sparring session.
But he never expected that the opponent would be so strong!
That's incredibly strong?!
Zhang Zheng and Li Quzhuo exchanged a glance, both seeing shock in each other's eyes.
The sheer power of this sword strike is astonishing.
This... is probably his true power!
Tu Shan Ya Ya sat blankly on the ground, looking up at the boy in front of her.
His eyes remained cold, and the sword aura emanating from him was so sharp that no one dared to approach him.
But Tu Shan Ya Ya felt an indescribable warmth rising from the bottom of her heart, dispelling all the coldness and despair.
As she watched him confront everyone for her sake, and saw his unwavering determination to take responsibility upon himself, her eyes welled up with tears again.
This time, however, it was because of a sense of security and being moved.
Under the oppressive force of the sword, the air seemed to freeze for several seconds.
The next moment, Wang Quan Ba Ye took the lead and stepped aside, his Wang Quan sword hanging slightly, indicating that he should make way.
Immediately afterwards, Li Quzhuo and Zhang Zheng exchanged a glance and silently stepped back.
Although the others hesitated, they eventually moved their feet amidst the suffocating magical fluctuations, consciously splitting into two rows and making way for a path leading into the depths of the forest.
No one spoke, and no one tried to stop them anymore.
The strength Mu Qinghan had just displayed, and his unwavering determination to protect one person, made everyone realize that stopping him now would only lead to trouble.
Seeing this, Mu Qinghan slowly withdrew his fierce sword aura, and his power gradually disappeared into his body.
He turned around, bent down to look at Tu Shan Ya Ya on the ground, and moved very gently.
Tu Shan Ya Ya felt a pair of warm and strong arms pass through her knees and back, gently lifting her up.
Her body stiffened as she met Mu Qinghan's calm gaze.
His gaze fell on her wounds, with a hint of barely perceptible concern, and his movements became even gentler as a result.
Tu Shan Ya Ya's heart skipped a beat. Her tense body gradually relaxed, and she obediently leaned against him, her cheeks flushing uncontrollably.
Mu Qinghan carried her and walked briskly towards the passageway.
Mu Qinghan did not linger; his figure quickly passed through the crowd, disappearing into the dense forest with the girl in his arms.
All that remained was a white silhouette gradually receding into the distance, a battlefield littered with debris, and a group of teenagers with complex expressions.
Aoki Yuan looked at the white-clad figure, and her heart clenched.
She had never seen that gentle expression before.
Wang Quanzui gently hugged her arm, his eyes filled with worry.
Aoki Hime simply smiled faintly.
"I'm fine..."
Chapter 26 It rains again
"Why are you here?"
"I...I...I wanted to come find you..."
"Why are you looking for me?"
"I...I don't know, I was just really bored and wanted to...talk to you..."
Mu Qinghan held Tu Shan Ya Ya in his arms, his figure darting swiftly through the dense forest.
The wind lifted the edges of his robes, and as they swept past the low bushes, they rustled the leaves.
Tu Shan Ya Ya curled up in his arms, her fluffy fox ears drooping.
She, who was usually arrogant and domineering, was unusually obedient at this moment.
Upon hearing her answer, Mu Qinghan paused slightly, but then resumed his normal pace.
However, the turbulent emotions in those deep eyes gradually subsided, and the aura around him became somewhat cold and desolate.
It's always drizzling.
The drizzle always carried a lingering gloom.
The fine rain had somehow woven a gray net, enveloping the entire mountain forest.
The damp air crept into my collar, bringing a chilling sensation.