"Father!"
Sū Tuō turned and saw this scene, his eyes immediately split with rage.
"You, you..."
"Kill my father, and I'll fight you to the death!"
Sū Tuō charged forward recklessly.
The shadowy figure chuckled coldly, his words sending a shiver down one's spine: "Don't be in a hurry, I'll send you to reunite with him now!"
With that, he flickered and appeared before Sū Tuō.
The blood-stained dagger, like cutting through tofu, pierced straight into Sū Tuō's heart with a "poof," chilling him to the bone.
Sū Tuō, dead!
Following that, all the Miao experts were slaughtered by him, not a single one left.
After killing everyone in the Sū family, the shadowy figure did not leave. Instead, he took out a small blood-red vial. Although what was inside could not be seen clearly, it was dense and writhing, making one's scalp tingle just looking at it.
*Pop!*
He opened the stopper, and a large group of them crawled out.
They were Gu larvae!
They moved separately, swift as the wind, and quickly found a corpse each. They burrowed in through orifices like the mouth, nose, and anus.
A terrifying event occurred.
All the corpses began to bleed from their seven orifices, and their skin shriveled at a visible speed.
Moments later, these corpses moved!
They all stood up, apathetic yet orderly, lining up behind the shadowy figure.
They had all become the shadowy figure's Corpse Gu puppets!
Then.
The shadowy figure identified a direction and sped off.
The Corpse Gu puppets behind him followed suit, their quick pace matching his, and left the Sū family.
Hundred Thousand Mountains, Tongtian Tower.
"Lord Evil King, that is the entire course of events."
The shadowy figure knelt before the Evil King and reported truthfully what he had seen at the Sū family regarding Bái Zǐ Hè.
"This Bái Zǐ Hè..."
"If, as you say, he easily killed Blood Shadow, then he does have some skill."
The Evil King's gaze was deep, a flicker of surprise crossing his eyes.
But that was all.
He ruled the Miao territory; he did not need to fear Bái Zǐ Hè!
*Tuk tuk tuk.*
The Evil King tapped rhythmically on the table for a moment, then commanded: "Send Hei Hǔ and Hēi Shà to intercept Bái Zǐ Hè on the road."
Hei Hǔ, Hēi Shà!
Hearing these two names, the shadowy figure's eyelids twitched fiercely.
They were both renowned in the Miao territory, the kind of figures that could stop a child's crying.
With them in action, the insignificant Bái Zǐ Hè would surely be captured easily, without much effort!
Immediately, the shadowy figure accepted the order and departed.
"Yes!"
Sanlitun.
Bái Zǐ Hè learned of the Evil King's whereabouts and naturally intended to go.
However, this person was called the Evil King and controlled the entire Miao territory. A fierce battle was likely inevitable on this journey.
If Bái Zǐ Hè were alone, he would fear nothing.
But bringing Bái Ruò Yī along...
He had many reservations.
Bái Zǐ Hè already felt immensely guilty for Bái Ruò Yī being infected by the Gu.
If she were to suffer even the slightest harm, Bái Zǐ Hè would never forgive himself!
"Second Senior Sister, Xuě Er."
Bái Zǐ Hè looked at the two of them and instructed, "You two do not need to accompany me to the Hundred Thousand Mountains. Stay here for now and take good care of Little Sister."
"It will be enough for me, Seventh Senior Sister, and Little Poisonous Creature to go."
Jī Xuě Jūn understood his concerns and patted her chest, assuring him, "Little Junior Brother, go with peace of mind."
"We will take good care of Ruò Yī."
"But..."
To be cautious, she still reminded him, "If anything happens, you must notify us immediately, understand?"
Bái Zǐ Hè nodded in agreement.
Then, he, along with Yán Zhī Yún and Liǔ Qiān Xùn, rented a car in the city and drove towards the mysterious Hundred Thousand Mountains.
With navigation, the route was not a problem.
Liǔ Qiān Xùn was getting bored on the way, so she volunteered to drive.
Bái Zǐ Hè, having nothing to do, agreed.
However.
Liǔ Qiān Xùn was carefree, seemingly unaware that this was the Miao territory, a place with vastly different customs where danger could arise at any moment.
Instead, she occasionally stuck her head out to admire the scenery and feel the mountain breeze, enjoying herself immensely.
She was completely oblivious to the steep mountain roads, where a slight mistake could lead to falling into a bottomless abyss, resulting in a tragic end for the car and its occupants.
So, Bái Zǐ Hè reminded her: "Little Poisonous Creature."
"Close both car windows, lest something unexpected happens."
Liǔ Qiān Xùn was dismissive.
"It's just driving, what could go wrong?"
"Could it be that in the heart of the Miao territory, some uncle would stop me and ask me for a puff?"
"Besides, I haven't been drinking, what's there to be afraid of!"
However.
Even though she said that.
Little Poisonous Creature dared not disobey the Great Demon's words.
She immediately rolled up the car windows.
But at that moment.
Before the window had fully closed.
No one noticed, a fly the size of a mosquito, from who knew where, suddenly, against the strong mountain wind, flew into the car.
The next moment.
It headed straight for Liǔ Qiān Xùn's ear.
*Smack!*
Liǔ Qiān Xùn felt an itch in her ear, her delicate brows furrowed, and she slapped it with her hand, producing a crisp sound.
Yán Zhī Yún, seeing her strange action, asked confusedly, "What are you doing?"
Liǔ Qiān Xùn nonchalantly replied, "Nothing, my ear is just a bit itchy."
Yán Zhī Yún said "Oh" and didn't ask further.
But soon after.
Liǔ Qiān Xùn's expression suddenly changed.
At times vacant, at times bloodthirsty, at times ferocious, at times twisted.
The changes were rapid and silent, so much so that Bái Zǐ Hè and Yán Zhī Yún didn't notice.
A moment later.
Liǔ Qiān Xùn regained her composure.
However.
A fierce glint, completely different from her usual demeanor, flickered in the depths of her eyes.
Her crimson lips also curved into a sinister and eerie smile.
The car approached a bend.
A sharp glint flashed in Liǔ Qiān Xùn's eyes. She violently jerked the steering wheel and stomped on the accelerator to the floor!
The violent jolting and strong G-force shocked Yán Zhī Yún.
Looking closely, the car was heading straight for a guardrail ahead.
Outside the guardrail lay a bottomless abyss!
*Boom!*
*Bang!*
*Clatter—*
The sounds of impact were incessant.
Fortunately, the guardrail was sturdy and was not completely broken, only bent considerably.
The car bounced back a few times and finally did not fly out.
Yán Zhī Yún was about to demand an explanation.
Liǔ Qiān Xùn's lips curved into an icy arc.
After adjusting the car's position, she actually accelerated again and rammed into the bent part of the guardrail!
Yán Zhī Yún's face turned ashen.
If it was once, it could have been an accident.
But twice, three times, it was no longer an accident but deliberate!
"Are you insane? Stop the car at once!"
Yán Zhī Yún roared, attempting to grab the steering wheel.
However.
Liǔ Qiān Xùn, with one hand, flung her aside with surprising strength, far exceeding her usual capabilities.
Her feet did not stop.
The strong G-force hit again, and the car sped towards the guardrail once more.
If it crashed again...
The guardrail would surely be broken, and the occupants of the car would fall into the valley, meeting a fatal end!