Chapter 69

"Thump thump thump..."

The invisible embers burned fiercely, and Shao Yi's face was contorted with pain.

After being tormented by the unique scorching force for a long time, even with the protection of his spirit essence, his body had turned hot and red.

A faint steam rose, and the air was filled with the smell of roasted flesh.

"Calculating the time, Brother Kong should have left a considerable distance by now..."

Shao Yi endured the pain in his body, his spirit essence was almost depleted, and if he waited any longer, he probably wouldn't be able to run away.

"Enough time has been wasted, you want to leave?"

A cold voice rang out, making Shao Yi's heart tremble.

Is this guy human? How can he always guess what I'm thinking?

Xu Xiaoshou still appeared nonchalant, his gaze seemingly on the endless rain, but his "perception" observed every muscle movement of Shao Yi clearly.

This guy's every move, Xu Xiaoshou could predict.

His spirit essence was almost burned up, and he dared to stay behind to cover the retreat, so he must have a backup plan.

Maybe his escape technique is very advanced, or maybe he plans to fight to the death when the time is right.

If he chooses the former, it would be better, but if he chooses the latter, it would be very dangerous...

So Xu Xiaoshou could only try to guide his thoughts towards the idea of escaping through his words.

However, he was also afraid that if this guy left, he might realize something was wrong and come back with the other person...

If that happened, it would be over...

So Xu Xiaoshou made a decision. Even though he desperately wanted this person to leave, he had to stay here tonight...

As a corpse.

As for how to stay and how to kill...

That was a problem...

...

Shao Yi was filled with doubt, but he couldn't afford to hesitate. The longer he waited, the more things could go wrong, and he had to leave immediately.

Just as he was about to move, the terrifying guy spoke again.

"Do you think you're the only one wasting time?"

"Actually, I am too..."

Shao Yi's whole body stiffened. What did he mean? What was he trying to say?

Could it be that this guy was also injured after the battle with Xu Xiaoshou and was now recovering?

"Do you think your friend can escape?" Xu Xiaoshou saw that he didn't respond and continued to talk to himself, buying time.

"Tonight, not only will you stay here, but he won't be able to leave either." He said casually.

Shao Yi's expression changed drastically, and he immediately checked his soul and aura, but still couldn't find any marks on himself.

"Impossible!"

"You never even touched us, how could you leave a mark on us?"

Xu Xiaoshou was taken aback, partly because of the guy's peculiar accent, and partly because of the "mark" he mentioned...

What mark?

This guy's imagination is too rich!

But it was good that he responded. As long as he could keep this guy talking, it wouldn't be a problem to hold him off.

The longer it took, the less spirit essence this guy would have left. He probably didn't have any spirit techniques like "full of energy"...

Xu Xiaoshou calmly continued: "So you think you're spontaneously combusting?"

What does that mean?

Spontaneously combusting?

Shao Yi's heart skipped a beat, suddenly remembering that the white-robed man hadn't touched him, yet the "ghost fire" had ignited on his body.

This guy...

Is too terrifying!

No, I can't wait any longer. If I wait, who knows what other bizarre methods might appear. Since I can't escape...

Better to take the initiative and attack!

Xu Xiaoshou didn't realize that his delaying tactics had backfired and was still talking to himself: "Let's play a game..."

Whoosh!

A dark light shot over, interrupting his words.

Xu Xiaoshou's "perception" never stopped. Facing Shao Yi's swift short sword from his sleeve, he disdainfully flicked his finger, displaying the demeanor of a master.

Clang!

The "rebound" combined with "sharp light" sent the object flying dozens of feet away, nailing it to the wall.

The next second, Xu Xiaoshou was stunned, his two fingers seemingly stuck in the air, unable to move.

Damn!

What did I just do? Why did I use my fingers to flick it away?

Why didn't I just dodge it?

Help!

Shao Yi was also stunned. He had planned to flee after the attack.

Seeing what just happened, his feet felt like they were filled with lead, unable to move.

His eyes were filled with disbelief, and his voice trembled, "P-Pure Body of the Innate?"

"No..." Xu Xiaoshou took a deep breath: "You're mistaken!"

"???"

"Actually, it's called 'Ten-Stage Sword Finger.'"

"!!!"

Shao Yi felt his worldview collapse, his mind went blank.

This person is Xu Xiaoshou!!!

How could he be Xu Xiaoshou???

But the Pure Body of the Innate...

Not even one of the thirty-three people in the Inner Court has it!

He is Xu Xiaoshou!!!

Shao Yi's eyes were bloodshot, his head felt like it was about to explode. He couldn't accept any of this.

If this person is Xu Xiaoshou, then his cultivation is just barely at the Ninth Stage of Spirit Refinement, and this lowly ant...

We were played like fools for so long?

Even Brother Kong was scared away by this guy?

"Suspected, passive value, +1."

"Suspected, passive value, +1."

"..."

The information bar in his mind flashed, and Xu Xiaoshou sighed, knowing he couldn't hide anymore.

He never thought that after pretending for so long, he would be exposed by a casual flick. Who could have predicted that? He just habitually did it!

Indeed, habits can be deadly!

"Sorry, I lied to you. I am actually Xu Xiaoshou."

"You're a good person..."

Shao Yi was so angry that he almost spat blood.

He gathered all his spirit essence to attack, but found that his spirit essence was almost depleted.

"You have no spirit essence left, you can't beat me!"

Xu Xiaoshou knew his condition well and advised, "If you leave now, I'll pretend you were never here and go back to sleep?"

"Sleep my ass, I'll kill you!" Shao Yi charged over with a short sword.

The collapse of his worldview was already infuriating, and this guy's sarcastic remarks were like rain, making it impossible to hold back.

"Suspected, passive value, +1."

Good!

Xu Xiaoshou pushed off with his foot and quickly retreated.

He was really afraid that this guy would calm down and flee, then call for help!

He didn't expect this guy to be so overconfident and choose to fight alone.

A Spirit Refiner, even at the peak of the Yuan Ting stage, is very strong, but without spirit essence, what can you fight with?

With your weak body?

While thinking this, Xu Xiaoshou ran very fast.

Talking was fun, but what if this guy could still kill him with the little spirit essence left...

He couldn't give him a chance!

He had to burn his spirit essence to the last drop before making a move!

"Chased, passive value, +1."

Huh?

What's this?