Refining the Mountains and Rivers

Chapter 1683 – Rapid Assassination

The small residence on the top deck of the ferry did not suffer as much damage. Moreover, all the passengers on the ferry knew that the people staying in the residence had the highest chance of survival.

The Sky Sea Sect was in no position to manage things now and all the passengers from the lower deck had rushed onto the upper deck. Of course, the top deck was also facing the most attacks from the Demon Clan and required more people to defend.

But this was not important. What was important was that after Shu Huan spoke, everyone’s attention was now on the baby that Rourou was carrying.

Bull Bean’s heart palpitated as she rushed over to pull Shu Huan, shaking her head, indicating for her to stop talking.

Shu Huan laughed bitterly, “I don’t want to either, but if this goes on, Chengshan Crab will die and all of us will die here.”

She looked at Rourou, “I don’t know who you are, but if your companion can kill three major demons, I believe that you are also a powerful cultivator. I am begging you to do something. Stop remaining silent.”

More gazes looked over and amidst their pleading looks, there were several looks of dissatisfaction. Though no one said anything, it was clear they were criticizing her.

Bull Bean glanced at the mass of attacks from the Demon Clan and listened to the weak cries from Chengshan Crab. She could not help but bite her lip and take a deep breath, “Miss Rourou…”

Before she could speak, she got cut off by Rourou’s calm look. Her expression did not change at all. It seemed as if Rourou did not care about the looks that she was receiving, “I will not make a move.”

Without any explanation, she simply rejected them.

The attitude of the looks aimed at her worsened and the air fell silent. Yuan Hu could not help but subconsciously move towards his sister.

He looked at the shadow, Sprout, who had been always standing behind Rourou. He looked worried. He felt that this Lady Rourou was not looking at the big picture. Even if she did not want to fight, she could have found an excuse and prevented the situation from worsening to this state.

Shu Huan chuckled bitterly before bowing and leaving.

The residence was silent once more and everyone stopped looking at her. The atmosphere was icy.

It was true that Rourou did not care about any of this. She really did not care about what everyone thought.

Moreover, weren’t things becoming interesting?

She lifted a finger and lightly teased the baby in the swaddle. For no reason, the baby seemed to be very familiar with her and was not crying at all.

The ferry struggled forwards in the fog.

Deng Haibo gritted his teeth as he spoke to the people beside him. In the next moment, he appeared beside Chengshan Crab.

Back at the Demon Clan’s port, Chengshan Crab had been under Charm Demon’s control and was badly injured.

After that, he had to lift the ferry into the sky and even suffered numerous attacks from the Demon Clan. His aura was getting weaker and his eyes were growing dimmer. Numerous cracks had appeared on his tough shell.

Chengshan Crab could not hold on. Even if they managed to escape Breaking Heaven Mountain, he would die. Deng Haibo retrieved something that resembled a water crystal and smacked it on one of Chengshan Crab’s injury.

As soon as this item touched Chengshan Crab’s flesh, it started to get absorbed. Chengshan Crab’s weak aura rapidly became stronger. The injuries on his body quickly healed and his eyes lit up once more. With a growl, one of his legs kicked out and tore apart several demons, piercing through them.

The ferry stabilized and started to pick up speed. After a moment of shock, the cultivators began to cheer.

Deng Haibo’s face was heavy. Only he knew that this was the final straw that the Sky Sea Sect had prepared for dire situations. Once the water crystal was absorbed, no matter how severely injured Chengshan Crab was, he would recover to his peak state very quickly.

But the price was that…once the demon pill was used up, Chengshan Crab would immediately die. It also meant that if the ferry couldn’t fly out of Breaking Heaven Mountain before that, most of them would die here.

However, Deng Haibo did not say this and maintained a joyous expression. It was better than looking scared and fearful.

The demons shouted angrily and did their best to attack the ferry. They could not simply watch as the ferry left.

The demon soul’s curse was like a knife hanging over their heads. It caused them to go crazy!

Blood flowed out of demon after demon, but there were also casualties from the humans.

The formation had already been broken and it still suffered the attacks from the Demon Clan. It had been completely destroyed and was of no use.

The skirmish began as demons and human cultivators fought on the ferry. If Chengshan Crab was not the foundation of the Sky Sea Sect ferry, it would have long since broken apart.

But even so, layer upon layer of the ferry was getting destroyed. It was like a hurricane wiping out everything in its path.

Bull Bean’s residence was not spared. Thankfully, the Shu Family had several guards below the Ruler level who were trying their best to defend. Hence, they barely managed to protect this area. However it was also in shambles.

Humans and demons fought. Though they were not from the same clan, every life lost and the blood that flowed was the same.

Everyone was waiting to see who had more perseverance.

‘Everyone’ included the eye in the fog. The ancient person had been watching Qin Yu from the start as well as Rourou. He was also looking at several others on the ferry.

They were waiting to see who would give in first.

If it were another scenario, the first person that gave in would never be the ancient person in the fog.

He had lived for so many years that he had lost count. He had been living here even before the Breaking Heaven Mountain Range became the Demon Clan’s territory.

As long as the conditions allowed it, he was the god of patience.

It was a pity that the Sky Sea Sect’s Chengshan Crab was using the last of his energy. Moreover, Chengshan Crab was also a unique demon beast that contained some ancient blood.

Though he had very little ancient blood, he was able to block out the disorienting properties of the fog.

So the reason why the demons were attacking so crazily was because Chengshan Crab was about to fly out of Breaking Heaven Mountain.

Moreover, the ancient person did not dare to step out of the fog. If he did, he would not be able to continue hiding. Once the Great Qin Empire detected him, he would die.

He had to take action!

There was finally movement from the eye in the fog. The fog that covered the top of Breaking Heaven Mountain suddenly grew denser.

In the broken residence that had fallen a few meters, Rourou suddenly lifted her head and looked at the dense fog.

She suddenly stood up and gestured to Bull Bean.

Bull Bean did not know what she wanted, but did not dare to disobey her. Bull Bean walked over.

Handing the baby over to Bull Bean, Rourou said slowly, “If something happens, throw him off. Don’t hold back. You will understand once you throw him.”

She then turned to look behind her.

No one knew when Qin Yu had stepped out, but he was now frowning as he said in a low voice, “You said that you won’t make a move.”

Rourou rubbed her eyebrows, “There is no other option. Things are always like this; not everything will go as planned.”

Looking at Qin Yu, she said, “Don’t worry, the one in the fog does not wish to be exposed and I am even more reluctant than him. He has created a cage and temporarily hid this place. I will just borrow it. It might even be a free meal and so I might as well eat it.”

Stretching out her hand to pat her stomach, Rourou smiled, “I’ll get going.”

Woosh –

She stepped out and disappeared.

In the moment that Rourou disappeared, Qin Yu found the source of what was making him uneasy.

Looking up, he saw a figure floating above the ferry. The person was dressed completely in black. In the moment that the person appeared, all the demons within ten feet died. Their bodies disintegrated from the horrifying energy and turned into blood mist.

It was a huge commotion and all the people on the ferry soon realized that it was because of the person in black.

Seeing the demons die, their first reaction was that he was a human cultivator that came to save them.

The cheers died down in the next second.

Outside the ferry, there was a Ruler who had been severely injured from the demons’ attacks. Sensing the aura from the man in black, he flew over to ask for help.

“Senior…”

Before he could finish, his eyes jutted out and there was a miserable sound from his throat. In the next moment, it was as if an invisible hand had grabbed him and twisted him like a rag. His body shattered in the air.

Beneath the black robe, the icy eyes that looked at the ferry were filled with murderous intent.

Qin Yu looked at Bull Bean before flying into the sky. In the next moment, he appeared in front of the man in black. The both of them did not say anything as the air around them vibrated and shattered.

The small worlds clashed and fought. It had begun. The loser would be completely crushed by the other small world.

“Opening Heavens Sword Sect. Impressive.”

Beneath the black robe, the voice was clearly altered and it sounded hoarse.

Qin Yu said slowly, “If you are willing to take off the black robe, you will sound more convincing.”

There was a sneer, “Before I kill you, I will grant you your wish.”

Boom –

The air twisted violently as if a huge wave had fallen over them.

The ferry was dead silent; their eyes widened but there was still residual happiness frozen on their faces. They looked comical.

They did not know what was going on. Why was the human cultivator trying to kill them?

Only Bull Bean could not help but tremble as her face paled. Her body grew weak and she almost fell to the ground. Behind her, Sprout reached out to support her.

“Thank you…”

Bull Bean struggled to say.

She was now sure that her ancestor asked Qin Yu and Rourou to accompany her because he had predicted that there would be danger.

Rourou had suddenly left. Now, Qin Yu was fighting against the man in black with their small worlds…this was all targeted at her. It was also because of her that the demon soul was killed and the Demon Clan went crazy.

Bull Bean’s body froze even more as she thought of how Rourou had snatched away the cup of tea from her hand before they boarded the ferry as well as how Qin Yu sold the ferry tickets to the young couple. And even the baby in her hands now.

Looking at the fair baby that was sleeping soundly in her arms, Bull Bean felt her heart chill.

In the current situation, there was fighting happening all around. What kind of baby could sleep so soundly? She was restless earlier and did not notice this. Now, she realized that something was off.

There was also the look Qin Yu gave her before he left and what Rourou said…it was obvious that there was still danger on the ship.

Bull Bean paled even more.

Shu Huan looked at her worriedly, “Bean, are you okay?”

As she spoke, she walked closer.

Sprout sprung to action and stood in front of Bull Bean, “Miss Shu, please do not come any closer.”

Shu Huan frowned, “Bean?”

Bull Bean forced a smile, “Shu Huan, don’t get angry, but I have something now and it is not convenient for you to get closer.” What she was thinking now was that she did not want to implicate this new friend that she made.

Shu Huan nodded, “Okay, I won’t get closer, but if there is anything wrong, you have to tell me. We are friends, and as friends, we should deal with problems together.”

Bull Bean almost cried but she held back her tears. Shu Huan is really my good friend. If everything passes smoothly, I will ask ancestor to help the Shu Family.

But in the next moment, Sprout, who was blocking her front, was thrown away. Sprout was sent flying in the air and she vomited blood. Her chest was split open and there was a huge cut.

Bull Bean’s eyes widened as she saw Shu Huan, someone she had thought was her good friend, holding a long sword. Shu Huan’s eyes were sinister and there was an unfamiliar look on her face.

What was happening?

Why are my thoughts slowing down.

Run…hurry and run…

All of a sudden, the baby in her arms started crying and Bull Bean was suddenly pulled out of her slumber. Without hesitating, Bull Bean recalled what Rourou said and she threw the baby with all her might.

Shu Huan looked slightly shocked. She never thought that Bull Bean would do this. The guilt in her eyes turned into a sneer.

On the brink of death, you would do this too!

Shu Huan did not stop as she pierced her sword into the baby and was about to go for Bull Bean.

But right at this moment, a pained cry could be heard from the swaddle and then a black flame appeared. It burned the swaddle to ashes.

There was no fair baby. What was before them was a black ghost baby with a hideous face.

After its chest was pieced by the sword, it cried out miserably and suddenly pounced on Shu Huan. Its body turned into black smoke and entered her body through her nose.

Shu Huan cried out miserably as she fell to the ground struggling. She quickly decomposed into rotten flesh and blood.

Seeing this, Bull Bean’s mind went blank!

Everyone else seemed to be in shock as they stared in silence.

Then, someone moved.

It was Shu Huan’s servant. She did not hesitate as she stepped into the blood that had flowed to her feet and pounced at Bull Bean.

But even quicker than her were three crossbow arrows that shot out from her sleeve. They were black and shone brightly, moving at lightning speed.

Pfft –

Pfft –

Pfft –

There were three sounds as the arrows shot into flesh. However, it was not Bull Bean who was hit, but Sprout, who had jumped in front of her.

Her black clothes very quickly turned red from the blood and the color became even darker. She lifted her hand and grabbed at the blood that was flowing on the ground.

The blood flew into the air like a huge mouth and swallowed the servant girl.

In the next moment, blood splattered everywhere and the servant girl was gone.

Sprout fell to the ground. With the three arrows in her chest, she fell unconscious.