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Xiao Xuanxuan smiled self-deprecatingly, "How can I not cling to you a little tighter? So many women are waiting in line for me to step down, just to catch you, my golden son-in-law. Do you dare say you have never loved me?"
Junfeng Wang stared blankly for a moment, then suddenly covered his face and began to sob, "Xiao Xuanxuan, I’m sorry. I did love you; it was my fault, my fault. I shouldn’t have set you up when you didn’t want to break up with me. I shouldn’t have buried you at Changbei Mountain. It’s all my fault. Just kill me."
Xiao Xuanxuan trembled, her crimson lips quivering in disbelief, "Junfeng, do you really think that way?"
"Yes, I truly think so. I probably have to die to atone for the sins I've committed. Come on, Xiao Xuanxuan, kill me and let me go down to accompany you and our son."
Xiao Xuanxuan took shaky steps toward Junfeng Wang, and then they embraced each other.
Mu Xuanche and I were almost dumbfounded; this scene was so melodramatic. They just got back together? Just like that?
But upon reflection, since everyone was clear about things now, what was there left to forgive or let go of?
I was genuinely happy for them.
"Xiao Xuanxuan, I think you want to vanish into thin air, don’t you?"
The girl suddenly appeared at the door, rare and without a smile, coldly staring at Xiao Xuanxuan. Her striking black-and-white eyes looked terrifying at that moment.
Upon seeing the girl, Xiao Xuanxuan immediately pushed Junfeng Wang away and pleaded with her, "Please don’t tell the master; I’ll go with you right now."
The girl said nothing and just stared at Wang Junfeng.
Then she forced a smile, "Do you think the master doesn’t know? Your three souls are still with the master. If you kill this man beside you and come back with me to apologize, perhaps the master will spare you."
Having just reconciled with Junfeng Wang and fallen in love again, how could Xiao Xuanxuan possibly kill him? She stood in front of Junfeng Wang and shook her head at the girl.
"Please, don’t kill him."
The girl no longer even pretended to smile: "Are you asking me to do it myself? Fine, I’ll grant your wish."
Xiao Xuanxuan gathered all his spiritual energy and sent Junfeng Wang out of this space.
The girl sneered, "Xiao Xuanxuan, those who disobey must be punished."
They both vanished before our eyes.
The three of us exchanged glances, everything had happened too quickly, too dreamlike.
All of them had left this space, while the three of us were trapped by the Dark Golden Barrier. What should we do now?
We couldn't break through the barrier with our spiritual power. Were we really going to be stuck here until we died?
"This is a bit troublesome. What is this thing?!"
I kicked the Dark Golden Barrier with all my might, but the immense recoil sent me and my chair crashing to the ground. "Ouch, that hurts! What the hell is this? Mu Xuanche, help me!"
"Yan Xi, this is the Xu Ling Barrier. It's a bit complicated; if we can't get out in an hour, we'll be absorbed by the Xu Ling Barrier itself, our souls bound to this barrier for eternity." Mu Xuanche helped me up while analyzing our current situation.
"Xu Ling Barrier? This kind of thing can't be used by mere ghosts!" I was somewhat shocked; this was a secret technique passed down from our Ancestor Master that was extremely difficult to master!
"Isn't it obvious? The adults behind these ghosts are definitely not simple characters. Moreover, it's highly likely that he is... one of our peers. But regardless of spiritual power or cultivation level, none of us three might stand a chance against him." Bai Qiling surveyed the surroundings, appearing nonchalant on the surface.
"This Xu Ling Barrier and the Binding Rope of Immortals are based on the same principles," Bai Qiling asserted confidently.
"Qiling, have you found anything?" Mu Xuanche's eyes glimmered with a dark light. "I feel that this Xu Ling Barrier is devouring our spiritual energy. If we don't act quickly, we might merge with this Xu Ling Barrier."
"Mu Xuanche, that might be difficult. In this special space, we can't use our powerful techniques. If we try to forcefully break through, it might backfire on us. If what you said earlier is correct, I can tell you that escaping within an hour is nearly impossible."
Bai Qiling didn't seem to be joking; I had rarely seen him so tense—it was quite rare indeed.
"Damn it, is there really no way out?" Mu Xuanche stared intently at the layout of the room.
"Mu Xuanche, even if the three of us could move freely, escaping within an hour is nearly impossible. The power of the Xu Ling Barrier is too strong. Besides, Yan Xi is still bound by the Binding Rope of Immortals," Bai Qiling glanced at me, her eyes filled with worry.
"Mu Xuanche, Qiling, don't worry about me. If you can escape, just go. Don't mind me." I was determined not to be a burden to them. If two out of the three of us could escape, that would be good enough.
Even so... I glanced at Mu Xuanche and lowered my head again. I wasn't afraid of being lonely for eternity, but I didn't want to spend forever missing his smile and voice without being able to touch him. As I thought about it, tears welled up in my eyes.
"Yan Xi, don't be afraid; there will be a way. We will get out of here, don't worry." Mu Xuanche held me tightly. "I won't leave you here."
"Could you at least pick a better time for your lovey-dovey moments? Sigh, it seems I'm just a lonely soul next to you two. Life and Death Are Mine to Control—wealth and honor are here, yet no one cares or pities me." Bai Qiling couldn't stand the oppressive atmosphere any longer and tried to lighten the mood, but no one felt like laughing.
"Yan Xi, Qiling, don't lose hope."
Mu Xuanche seemed to have thought of something. "In general, every weapon has its strengths and weaknesses. No weapon is invincible. The current problem is figuring out its weaknesses."
"Although I've read related books and seen introductions about the Xu Ling Barrier, it's been years since I've been in the world, and many descriptions are incomplete. I only know its uses and effects; however, its flaws... seem to be undocumented." Perhaps Mu Xuanche's words inspired us—how could there be a perfect weapon without flaws in this world? But finding those flaws in such a short time was indeed...
"How about this: Qiling, go figure out the layout and see if there are any passages that the Xu Ling Barrier cannot block. I'll stay here and test whether this Xu Ling Barrier has any opposing abilities," Mu Xuanche calmly issued commands.
"Mu Xuanche, what can I do to help?" I felt frustrated for being unable to contribute and for dragging them down... If it weren't for my lack of strength that got me trapped here by Xiao Xuanxuan, then Mu Xuanche and Bai Qiling wouldn't have come here and wouldn't be in this awkward situation...
"Yan Xi, if possible, trust us. Just sit here and use your clever mind to think of any other methods we can try."
He pretended to be relaxed, but I could see beads of sweat forming on his forehead. By now, some time had passed—perhaps over thirty minutes. His spiritual energy must have been significantly depleted.
I watched as he continuously tested various elemental abilities—wind, rain, thunder, lightning, water, fire, earth, metal, wood—experimenting with them. The energy output grew weaker and weaker while I struggled against the ropes binding me. Even if I could use my talismans to assist Mu Xuanche in some small way rather than just sitting idle would be better.
Wait a minute; I sensed that both Mu Xuanche and Bai Qiling were losing spiritual energy to some extent. Why wasn't I? What was different about me? Blood... wait, blood!
My blood can actually resist the spirits. Does that mean it has other uses as well?
"Mu Xuanche, Mu Xuanche, hurry, help me cut my hand!"
Just the thought of it made me unable to control my emotions, and I was almost jumping with excitement.
"What’s wrong, Yan Xi? Did you come up with a solution?" A spark of light flashed in Mu Xuanche's tired eyes.
"Mu Xuanche, quickly help me cut my wrist! Maybe my blood will have some effect!" Mu Xuanche hesitated for a moment, then took out a silver knife from his pocket and gently drew it across my wrist.
"Mu Xuanche, be careful, don’t touch the blood," I reminded him carefully.
(End of Chapter)
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