Chapter 39

Jiang Han stared straight ahead, his heart trembling uncontrollably, with an urge to turn and run.

What a scene was this?

Pale skulls were piled up like a mountain, numbering at least several hundred, with other human bones scattered around, a veritable hell of white bones!

"Damn, don't tell me there's also the Nine Yin Bone Claw here," Jiang Han's face turned pale, he swallowed hard, and forced himself to calm down.

"I think it's better to leave quickly." Jiang Han bent down, wanting to pick up Xiao Bai and leave.

But Xiao Bai dodged Jiang Han's hand and took a few steps forward, as if something ahead was attracting it.

Jiang Han was stunned; this was the first time Xiao Bai had dodged him, leaving him puzzled. But soon his face changed, as Xiao Bai was actually walking towards the mountain of skulls.

"Xiao Bai! Come back!" Jiang Han called out nervously, worried that the demon who had killed so many people might still be around and be alerted.

Xiao Bai stopped, turned to look at Jiang Han, and then looked ahead, seeming hesitant.

"Come back quickly!" Jiang Han wished he could run up and drag Xiao Bai back, but he was hesitant and didn't dare to move forward.

In fact, Jiang Han's true essence had been circulating all along, ready to use the Ghost Step at the slightest sign of trouble.

At this moment, Xiao Bai's fur suddenly bristled, and with a whoosh, he disappeared from his spot and the next second was in Jiang Han's arms. At the same time, the sound of a door opening echoed softly. Though the sound was not loud, it struck Jiang Han like a thunderclap, making his nerves instantly tense, and he turned and ran without hesitation.

"Little brother, don't be in such a hurry to leave. Come in and sit down, chat with this old man for a while."

An old voice sounded behind Jiang Han, and for a moment, it seemed as if the voice was directly in his ear.

Jiang Han shivered, a chill ran up his spine, and in an instant, his body became a blur, moving at an incredibly fast speed.

Jiang Han could guarantee that this was the fastest he had ever moved!

"Little brother, why are you running? I won't eat you. Come, let's chat." As these words were spoken, Jiang Han ran even faster, but no matter how fast he ran, the voice seemed to be right in his ear, making his skin crawl.

"We have nothing to talk about. Our ages and views are different, and there's a huge gap. Old man, you should find an old lady to chat with!"

Jiang Han shouted as he ran, clearly seeing that the person's strength was at a monstrous level, far beyond his own. He had no intention of fighting and only wanted to leave this place as quickly as possible.

He regretted his impulsive decision to enter. He should have turned back decisively when he reached the village entrance... No, he should have chosen another direction as soon as he smelled the blood.

But now it was too late. The fact was that Jiang Han was already in danger!

"You can't say that. Who knows, we might become good friends despite the age gap!"

The old man's voice still sounded in his ear, not sinister but rather gentle, like a kind old grandfather speaking to Jiang Han.

But the pile of skulls made it impossible for Jiang Han to associate the old man with kindness; instead, he found him even more sinister and terrifying!

"Huh? Something seems a bit off."

Jiang Han ignored the voice and ran frantically. Suddenly, he realized something terrifying: at his speed, he should have been out of the village by now, but everything in front of him clearly showed that he was still in the village!

In an instant, a huge sense of fear enveloped him. What kind of ability could trap him in the village, making it impossible to run away?

"Could it be that I'm going to die here today?" he thought sadly.

Jiang Han was very reluctant. He had just left Baiyun City and hadn't even had the chance to fight when he found himself in this bizarre and almost hopeless situation.

The gap in strength was simply too great!

"Damn it, I'll fight to the death! Even if I die, I won't let you off easy!"

Running was a dead end, so Jiang Han mustered his courage, stopped abruptly, turned around, and the Mad Rhino Battle Armor instantly covered his body. A laser sword appeared in his hand, and he decided to fight to the death.

Running would definitely lead to death, but fighting might offer a glimmer of hope... though that glimmer was almost nonexistent.

"Little brother, uh..."

The old man was clearly stunned by the changes in Jiang Han, even forgetting to speak.

But Jiang Han didn't hesitate. He turned his head and saw an old man in a gray robe standing not far behind him. The old man's clothes were old but clean, and his face looked quite kind, not at all like a villain.

Seeing the old man stunned, Jiang Han's eyes flashed with determination, and he charged at the old man, his laser sword aimed at the old man's head.

"Ha ha." The old man in the gray robe chuckled, extending a hand that moved slowly but accurately to pinch the laser sword.

"Hmm? This weapon?" Suddenly, his expression changed, and he looked at the laser sword with surprise. "This sword can actually erode true essence!" Then he shook his head. "It's a good sword, but your strength is too weak to bring out its power."

After saying that, the old man in the gray robe gently pinched the laser sword, taking it from Jiang Han's hand. "I'll take a closer look at what material it's made of."

Jiang Han's face was grim, not expecting the old man to be able to pinch the laser sword and take it away so easily. He was far too powerful, completely unmatched.

"Retrieve." Jiang Han suddenly called out, and the laser sword disappeared from the old man's hand, reappearing in Jiang Han's hand the next moment.

"Huh?" The old man in the gray robe was stunned, then looked at Jiang Han with even more surprise. "A bonded weapon? You have such good fortune, not bad!"

Jiang Han didn't speak but took a few steps back, placing Xiao Bai behind him, and then focused his attention on the old man.

"This little white wolf..." The old man in the gray robe finally noticed Xiao Bai, his cloudy eyes flashing with a sharp light. "It seems quite extraordinary!"

Jiang Han's heart sank. The old man's eyes were too sharp, and it seemed he had no intention of killing him, which left him puzzled.

But Jiang Han didn't dare to let his guard down. It was almost impossible for the old man to let him go, given the mountain of skulls, which clearly showed the old man's ruthless nature!

"This armor is also a fine treasure, and its quality should not be low. Moreover, I have never seen such a unique armor before." The old man spoke again, his gaze piercing, as if he could see through Jiang Han.

"Little brother, you must come from a prestigious background, right? Who is your teacher? Can you tell me? Perhaps I might know him."

"What do you want?" Jiang Han looked at the old man coldly, countering with a question.

"What do I want?" The old man smiled gently. "Didn't I say? I'm just bored and happened to meet you. Let's chat for a while."

"Chat? Do you take me for a fool?" Jiang Han sneered. "I know you are powerful, but I am not someone to be toyed with. If you want to kill or harm me, let's see how it goes!"

"Damn it, I'll borrow more Dream Coins from the system and see if I can't take you down!" Jiang Han thought fiercely.

The old man in the gray robe shook his head and extended a hand. "Young man, being so impulsive is not good!"

Jiang Han was on high alert, ready to defend against the old man's attack, but suddenly felt a huge suction force pulling him towards the old man.

"Damn!"

Jiang Han was shocked. He tried to move, but his body wouldn't budge, and he could only watch with wide eyes as he got closer to the old man.

"What should I do?!"

Jiang Han's mind raced, thinking of the system. His consciousness sank into his soul, and he urgently called out to the system in his mind.