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If you ask her why she doesn't imitate Mu Xuanche, isn't it obvious?
Mu Xuanche speaks very little, and his voice is deeper and more hoarse compared to Bai Qiling. Even if she wanted to learn, her own conditions wouldn't allow it. Bai Qiling's voice is much clearer and brighter, making it easier to learn from.
So I didn't go out; I remained hidden behind the tree.
Suddenly, something was thrown at my feet—a Sleeve Arrow.
Bai Qiling then said, "Now do you believe me? Come out, I've already killed her."
I picked up the Sleeve Arrow and peeked out.
It really was Bai Qiling, who was smiling while holding a bow and arrow, watching my cautious movements.
I quickly stepped out and let out a big sigh of relief in front of him, asking, "How did you find me?"
Bai Qiling squinted his eyes and smiled, "You were shouting so loudly at that woman. I'm not deaf! I happened to be passing by this area. Even if I wanted to ignore it, I couldn't."
Feeling embarrassed, I scratched my head. Oh no... how did I forget about that? I was so focused on provoking her that I forgot a loud voice would attract attention.
Fortunately, it was Bai Qiling who heard me; if it had been an enemy, I'd be in trouble.
Bai Qiling slung his crossbow over his shoulder and walked behind me to pick up the two Sleeve Arrows, handing them to me. "Don't waste these; you can use them too."
I took them and smiled generously. "Thanks."
Then I started to ask him about the situation. "What happened after we separated?"
He said, "At first, I was led by someone using a cloth strip. Later, the person who was guiding me left, and when I took off the blindfold, I found myself by a river. I had some rations tied around my waist. When I opened it, all I found were some unappetizing cakes. So, I caught a fish from the river and ate it."
Before he could continue, I looked at Bai Qiling with disbelief and said, "You actually managed to be so relaxed and even caught a fish to eat? Aren't you afraid of getting into trouble?"
Now it was Bai Qiling's turn to look at me as if I were foolish. "What could happen to me? I'm not going to die. If something happens, I can just wait for my spiritual energy to recover and then fix it. Besides, I'm a ghost; have you forgotten?"
I couldn't help but laugh; well, being a ghost did seem like an advantage in some situations.
He continued, "Is there anything else you want to complain about? If not, I'll keep going."
I nodded randomly and walked alongside him, listening to his experiences.
"When I was walking further away with the grilled fish in hand, the river gradually disappeared, and more bushes and older trees started to appear. Then I heard your voices. When I got the chance, I killed her."
I felt quite speechless that such a dangerous experience of mine was summarized in just a few words by Bai Qiling.
However, I didn't mind much; I just walked with him for some reassurance.
Bai Qiling asked, "You probably haven't encountered anyone else, right?"
I nodded in agreement.
Bai Qiling continued, "Mu Xuanche should be fine. No matter who encounters him, it's definitely death. What worries me most right now is Shangguan Chenxi."
Hearing this made my heart feel conflicted again.
After thinking for a moment, I couldn't help but say, "You... have feelings for Shangguan Chenxi?"
Bai Qiling reacted strongly, "How is that possible? You know I deeply love Mingyue. I would never like anyone else."
I quickly reassured him, "I understand, but you have already given Shangguan Chenxi hope. You've made her feel that you care about her to some extent. What are you going to do now?"
Bai Qiling fell silent for a few seconds before saying, "After this game is over, I will explain everything to Shangguan Chenxi."
I was about to respond when he interrupted, "Shh, someone is coming. And it's not just one person."
Bai Qiling held me back and whispered to me.
I, Wen Xuanche, quickly stopped and adjusted my posture, trying to minimize any contact with Bush to avoid making noise.
I secured my Fish Intestine Sword and took out the Sleeve Arrow. The Fish Intestine Sword was different from an ordinary sword; it was shorter and only suitable for close combat.
The Sleeve Arrow was ideal for long-range surprise attacks, making it the perfect choice in this situation.
I readied the Sleeve Arrow while Bai Qiling prepared his crossbow for shooting.
After a while, two figures appeared in our line of sight.
It was the man from the Cult of Spirits who rarely spoke and Shangguan Chenxi.
The man did not kill Shangguan Chenxi; instead, he had taken her hostage, seemingly intending to use her as leverage against Bai Qiling.
When Bai Qiling saw this scene, the crossbow in his hand trembled slightly. If I hadn't been observing him closely, I would have never noticed.
If that man had only taken Shangguan Chenxi hostage, it wouldn't have been such a big deal, after all, he hadn't harmed her.
However, this man was anything but compliant, even with just one hand free. Not only did he hold her captive, but he also groped her inappropriately, appearing lewd and despicable. Shangguan Chenxi dared not struggle; the Tang Dao was pressed against her neck. She felt violated but didn't want to die, so she could only struggle slightly, her eyes swollen as if she had been crying for a long time.
Seeing this scene made my heart race with urgency. After spending some time with Shangguan Chenxi, I had come to see her as a good girl. Aside from her infatuation with Bai Qiling, which made me uncomfortable, I was extremely angry to witness her being subjected to such humiliation.
I turned to Bai Qiling. His expression was calm, though he furrowed his brow slightly. However, the knuckles of his fingers gripping the crossbow were turning white from exertion.
I sighed inwardly and said to Bai Qiling, "What do we do now? Shangguan Chenxi is being held hostage, and that Tang Dao is right against her neck."
Bai Qiling's body remained still as he replied coolly, "Let's assess the situation. We must rescue her."
As I watched the man dragging Shangguan Chenxi approach us, Bai Qiling leaned closer and whispered, "Shoot your Sleeve Arrow towards the nine o'clock direction—the large bush with leaves over there—to distract him."
Without asking further questions, I closed one eye and aimed at the bush with leaves. With a whoosh, my Sleeve Arrow flew toward it. Although it wasn't perfectly aimed, it struck in that general direction.
The man took the bait and turned around to investigate.
At that moment, Bai Qiling released the bowstring, and an arrow shot out, striking the man squarely in the head.
I couldn't help but admire Bai Qiling's accuracy; amidst all those bushes, he managed to control his aim perfectly without being affected by his surroundings. Shangguan Chenxi wasn't short; from the front view, she was positioned just right in line with the man's eye socket. Bai Qiling's arrow hit its mark precisely.
After seeing the man get hit, Bai Qiling shot another arrow that knocked the Tang Dao away from Shangguan Chenxi's leg.
Shangguan Chenxi was genuinely terrified now; the man behind her suddenly collapsed, and his Tang Dao nearly severed her leg.
Covering her mouth with her hand, tears streamed down her face. Overwhelmed by everything that had happened, she squatted down and hugged her legs as she cried.
Bai Qiling hesitated before approaching, and I followed closely behind him.
Shangguan Chenxi heard our footsteps and looked up with her tear-filled eyes, which were already red and swollen from crying. She appeared emotionally unstable, as if she might break down at any moment.
As soon as she saw Bai Qiling, she rushed over and hugged him tightly, sobbing uncontrollably. At that moment, Bai Qiling certainly wouldn’t push her away; after all, Shangguan Chenxi had just encountered that man who had assaulted her, and then he had died right in front of her—such a shock was overwhelming.
Bai Qiling gently patted Shangguan Chenxi's back, soothing her with words: "It's okay, calm down. You're safe now."
Shangguan Chenxi gradually began to stabilize her emotions, but still clung to Bai Qiling like a frightened animal unwilling to let go.
While Bai Qiling comforted Shangguan Chenxi in his embrace, I ran over to the man's corpse to retrieve his weapon.
Shangguan Chenxi's weapon was a dagger, but for someone like her who had never been involved in such bloody games, it was impossible for her to use it. Originally, Bai Qiling had offered her the dagger merely for self-defense; he never expected her to harm anyone. However, it seemed that she couldn’t even protect herself.
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