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If one could live, who would want to die?
At the very least, I certainly do not want to. Not only do I not want to, but as long as there is a chance to survive, I will undoubtedly fight for it without hesitation!
Therefore, when the shadow of Lifespan loomed over me, my mood was inevitably affected.
As for regret, that is not something I can claim. Everything I experienced in this short period was Fate; the Master pushed me to that point. The choice between life and death was not mine alone, was it? I merely made what I believed to be the most correct choice under those circumstances, nothing more!
In the end, it was just an uncomfortable feeling inside. Even ants cling to life; how much more so for a living person like me? Better to live poorly than to die well—it's just that simple!
“Child, it’s alright.”
Perhaps noticing my mood sinking, Zhengyang sat beside me and gently patted my back. “Isn’t there still a chance for Reverse Fate? You’ve only been in this line of work for a short time—less than half a year! In just these few months, you’ve already mastered Dark Malevolent Energy. Who can match that speed? With us protecting you, your chances of successfully changing your fate are much greater than others! If you can break through the Bottleneck and Reverse Fate, how can Lifespan still bind you?”
Break through the Bottleneck?
How incredibly difficult!
How could I not know the depth of this challenge? This path becomes increasingly difficult; the later stages are even harder!
On the road of Cultivation, countless people strive forward, yet only a few survive!
Why is it called a Bottleneck? It’s meant to trap people! Just like grains of sand being washed away by waves—the sand remains while the dirt is swept away. Without the opportunity to break through that barrier, one might as well accept that life will remain as it is!
So, whether I can reach the point of breaking through the Bottleneck is something I cannot guarantee!
However, Zhengyang at least tried to comfort me. So I smiled faintly to show that I understood. But when I turned back and saw her expression, I couldn’t help but be taken aback.
Indeed, their support gave me the strongest resolve!
They truly believed from the bottom of their hearts that I could reach that point; otherwise, they wouldn't have such expressions on their faces!
Suddenly, I felt as if something was blocking my throat, making it impossible to swallow or spit it out. It was incredibly uncomfortable. I had always thought of myself as a strong person, but at that moment, I suddenly wanted to cry.
Sometimes, the feeling of being trusted by others is just so damn good!
"Don't! Don't look at me with those eyes. I can accompany you through thick and thin, whether you are human or demon. Even if you wander the world, I'll follow you. Just please don't give me that pitiful look; I can't stand it, it's nauseating!"
In the end, they were fine, but that Big Mouth Lee somehow came over, showing his gap-toothed grin and a particularly disdainful expression: "More dramatic than me!"
Damn it, what a waste of my feelings!
I slapped him hard on the head, and my mood improved significantly. Many of my doubts were resolved. Only then did I realize how filthy I had become. While slaying those Wet Corpses, I had splattered plenty of their internal fluids on my head and face. The liquid mixed with Corpse Poison had mostly dried up by now, and my hair was stuck together in clumps, emitting a foul stench that was exceptionally unpleasant.
So, I propped myself up on the edge of the coffin and leaned over to splash some cold river water on my face, washing away the Dirty Things.
Just one word: refreshing!
The river water was heavy with Eerie Energy, so it was cold—just like water drawn from a deep well in summer. As soon as it hit my face, I felt completely revitalized.
After thinking for a moment, I called out to Bald Qiang to hold onto my belt. Then I took a deep breath and submerged my entire head in the water to wash it off.
Just as I finished washing and was about to push myself up from the coffin edge, suddenly something cold wrapped around my neck!
It felt like threads tightening around me, and in an instant, they dug into my flesh!
Something's not right; there's something down there in the water!
I panicked instantly. With both hands bracing against the coffin edge, I prepared to lift myself up and get my head out of the water first. However, just as I exerted force with my arms, the threads around my neck suddenly tightened violently, nearly pulling me back into the water. Fortunately, I managed to grab hold of the coffin edge in time. Even so, that thing yanked hard enough that the coffin tilted dangerously to one side, almost flipping over completely. It was clear just how strong whatever was lurking beneath the water really was!
“Bastard, slow down!”
Bald Qiang grabbed my belt, completely unaware that something underwater was wrapped around my neck, pulling me down. Taking advantage of the moment, he jokingly slapped my raised backside and said, “How old are you? Why are you in such a hurry? It’s just a head wash. Is it really necessary to rush like this? It’s not like it’s your wedding night! If you really fall into the water, I wonder who will fish you out!”
He tugged on my belt again.
With that pull, I immediately felt the constriction around my neck tighten, digging deeper into my flesh and causing sharp pain.
The pain made me instinctively open my mouth, and instantly, a mouthful of icy water rushed down my throat, nearly choking me. I barely managed to suppress the urge to cough. In this water, I couldn’t afford to cough; otherwise, I would surely drown. Holding it back was torturous, making me dizzy and cursing under my breath.
That idiot!
I had already washed my hair, but now it wasn’t just about washing anymore; something was trying to take my head!
I was being pulled from both ends—Bald Qiang worried I would fall into the water and was pulling me back with all his strength while whatever was underwater was yanking me down. In the end, it was my neck that suffered. I feared it might snap under the strain as I could hear it cracking. Unfortunately, to save battery power, Big Mouth Lee and the others hadn’t turned on their flashlights. Surrounded by darkness, I couldn’t see what was dragging me down; all I could do was widen my eyes in vain.
Panic surged within me. With my neck caught, I had no strength left to resist. If I wanted to survive, I had to rely on Bald Qiang and the others!
So how could I make them realize that something was pulling me down?
Should I let go of the coffin’s edge?
That was impossible; whatever was down there had too much strength. If I let go, I would be dragged underwater immediately! It was precisely because I held onto the coffin’s edge so tightly that a tense stalemate formed between me and that thing; my body became motionless, which is why Lin Qing hadn’t noticed anything unusual!
As for shouting? That was even less possible—I couldn’t open my mouth!
After thinking for a moment, I started thrashing my legs. The heavy military boots struck against the coffin repeatedly, creating a loud “bang bang bang” sound.
“Something’s wrong!”
Fortunately, my Zhengyang noticed it. At that moment, he seemed to rise from the coffin, as I felt the coffin sink slightly towards him. Then his voice echoed into the water: " Qiang, hold onto him and don't let go. There are Dirty Things in the water. The people behind shine their flashlights into the water to see what it is!"
Soon, a bright flashlight illuminated the water. I felt a sudden brightness before seeing that the water was filled with Black Threads. These black, thread-like substances were wrapping around my neck. I struggled to widen my eyes and look down, finally catching sight of a pale face among the swirling black threads!
Yes, it was indeed a pale face!
The face was quite far from me, at least three or four meters away. I couldn't make out its features clearly; all I could see was what appeared to be a human face, ghostly white, which startled me greatly.
Splash!
Then, Xiao Xiao from the coffin suddenly jumped into the water.
The thing below seemed to realize it was no match for us, so it quickly retracted those black threads and sank into the water, disappearing without a trace in an instant.
Then, I was pulled up by Bald Qiang.
After being pulled up, I still hadn't fully regained my senses. What exactly was that thing? Why did it have such long hair?
I felt a bit dazed.
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