Chapter 75

Drip, drip~

The rain showed no sign of letting up.

A black-cloaked, masked figure appeared before him, completely wrapped up, even the fingers were covered by thick gloves.

The only exposed part, a pair of eyes, were incredibly murky, as if they only saw the dim yellow.

Xiao Shou was certain that if he saw these eyes again in a crowd, he wouldn't recognize them.

Too ordinary!

Almost like a normal person!

But could this person be normal?

Xiao Shou stared blankly at the "Zang Ku" that had appeared between them. In the blink of an eye, he actually reacted.

At this moment, the tip of the sword was still a bit away from the masked person's heart, but his two fingers had already clamped it.

Xiao Shou was completely stunned.

This was a ninth-grade spirit sword he had spent thousands of spirit crystals on, and when he shot it, it carried a strong innate sword intent. How could it be so easily clamped?

And from the trend of the next move, it seemed that as soon as the person's fingers moved, the sword would break.

"Hey, no!"

Xiao Shou instantly moved closer, grabbing the masked person's fingers under the bewildered gaze, "Don't break it, it's my lifeline! If it breaks, where will I cry?"

The masked person was shocked by this move...

He's not afraid of me?

"I didn't mean to break it, let go..."

"Huh? Let go of your feet too!"

His face suddenly turned serious, though it was hidden by the black cloth, others couldn't see it.

But this kid...

He actually managed to wrap his other hand around from under his armpit and grab his fingers, immobilizing both his hands.

At the same time, his legs entangled the masked person's thighs.

Not only did it make his lower body tilt and lose balance, but it also left his crotch wide open, instantly feeling a chill.

What strong body control...

Human form restraint?

Is he an octopus?

"Let go!"

"I just want to ask for directions!"

Xiao Shou, hearing the raspy voice like a saw, shuddered, his skin crawling.

Is this a human voice? Too disgusting!

However, from the initial sound, the masked person should be middle-aged or older.

Xiao Shou increased the grip, "No way, who would ask for directions in the middle of the night... uh, early morning?"

"Especially in such heavy rain, are you crazy?"

"..."

The masked person took a deep breath: "If I didn't just want to ask for directions, do you think you'd still be alive?"

"Hah!" Xiao Shou sneered, "If I didn't hold you, do you think I'd still be alive?"

"..."

"Affected by a curse, passive value, +1."

The masked person was completely flustered, what kind of player is this, is he toxic?

"Let go!"

"No!"

"Are you sure?"

"..."

Xiao Shou was silent for a moment, taking advantage of the masked person's relaxed state, he pushed the black sword into the person's heart with his chest.

"Ugh!"

The masked person's eyes instantly widened in disbelief.

Xiao Shou, through the black mask, could smell the blood from the corner of the person's mouth. Confirming safety, he finally spoke:

"Alright, what do you want to ask?"

"???"

"Affected by a curse, passive value, +1."

"Affected by hatred, passive value, +1."

"Affected by concern, passive value, +1."

Huh, concern?

Could it be that you're thinking of a long-term plan to get rid of me?

Xiao Shou's killing intent surged, and he pushed the sword further, about to pierce through the person.

"Chh!"

At this moment, his palm, which was holding the person's fingers, suddenly hurt, and he involuntarily loosened his grip. The masked person flicked his fingers, and the black sword was instantly knocked away.

Bang!

Seizing the opportunity, the masked person's head slammed into Xiao Shou's forehead, trying to knock him away.

The next second, he was holding his forehead, gasping in pain.

"Damn..."

"Are you made of iron?!"

At this moment, Xiao Shou's legs were still wrapped around him, immediately looping back to lock him again, leaving the masked person unable to move his head.

After doing all this, Xiao Shou's shock finally caught up.

What skill did this guy use? His two fingers could actually cut his palm?

After all, his body was enhanced by eight innate passive skills...

This masked man is a bit off!

Xiao Shou glanced at the masked person's fingers, seemingly seeing the faint sword intent fading.

Sword intent?

Such weak sword intent!

If not for his "perception," he might not have noticed...

So, the question is, if he could push his palm away, why did his forehead hurt when he hit it?

Strange, this guy is too strange!

He wanted to uncover the black mask that covered even the person's hair, but he was afraid that seeing the person's face would lead to his death.

This guy's strength is a mystery.

"You're not from the Heavenly Mulberry Spirit Palace, how did you get in?" Xiao Shou probed.

The masked person was silent for a long time, not speaking. Finally, he seemed to choke and cough, and Xiao Shou suddenly understood.

He slightly loosened his grip on the throat.

"Pfft! Cough, cough..."

The masked person was calm, "I am!"

"Affected by deception, passive value, +1."

"..."

Xiao Shou looked at him speechlessly, wanting to laugh but couldn't.

This guy, though shameless, was lying, which meant he really came from outside the Spirit Palace.

This...

Xiao Shou was a bit panicked. The Spirit Palace was protected by a great array. The two he killed earlier were likely insiders.

Given their strength, if they were outside, they probably couldn't get in.

So, this masked person really came from outside? Does that mean he's a top expert?

But why is he so weak?

This doesn't match his strength at all!

"Who are you really..."

Xiao Shou's question paused. He felt it might not be good to know the person's identity, so he changed his question: "What do you really want?"

"Directions!" The masked person held his breath.

"Directions to heaven?"

"..."

"Affected by a curse, passive value, +1."

Hah, quite a rich inner world!

Xiao Shou tightened his grip on the neck, "Speak!"

"Cough, cough! Let go..." The masked person struggled violently. Xiao Shou saw his fingers clamping again, and a faint sword intent appeared. He panicked and loosened his grip a bit.

"Phew..."

The masked person panted heavily, finally restraining his attack. He kept telling himself that this was just a minor annoyance, and he couldn't alert the others.

After a long rest, he slowly said, "How do I get to the Inner Courtyard?"

Xiao Shou: ???

"Is that it?"

After all this, you just wanted to ask this?

You should have said so earlier!

The masked man, hearing this, his killing intent surged. Finally, he suppressed his anger and nodded lightly.

This was probably the most absurd thing he had experienced in his decades of life. Not only did he get a bloody nose from asking for directions, but his heart was also pierced.

And after asking, he still had to endure the sarcasm...

Heartbreaking!