"Alright, these pills are for you. Feed them to everyone over there."
"Mm... that, and..."
"Hmm? Is there anything else?"
Suddenly, Yun Zhonghe noticed Mu Jixue acting coy.
"Tha... thank you..."
"Huh?" Yun Zhonghe was taken aback.
The blush on Mu Jixue's face deepened: "I wanted to say, thank you for helping me save Lin Zhongyu. Without you, I probably couldn't have done it alone."
Unlike her usual awkward thanks, this time, Yun Zhonghe could feel Huang Aotian's sincerity and genuine feeling.
A feeling of "My 'great son' finally realizes his father's efforts, it wasn't easy" welled up spontaneously.
However, Yun Zhonghe still maintained a calm expression, his tone steady: "Aren't we friends? This is what I should do."
At that moment, a hint of astonishment flashed in Mu Jixue's eyes.
She knew her attitude towards Yun Zhonghe hadn't been very good, yet Yun Zhonghe still considered her a friend.
Even though Mu Jixue's intuition still told her there was something off about Yun Zhonghe, at this moment, she couldn't help but feel confused and started doubting her own intuition.
Perhaps... she was really wrong?
On the other side, seeing Mu Jixue sincerely express her thanks, Lin Zhongyu also felt genuinely happy.
She wouldn't be tangled up anymore. She clearly understood that no matter what happened, Yun Zhonghe and Mu Jixue would definitely risk everything to help her, and no matter what happened, they would never leave her.
So she felt very at ease and became even more determined that the three of them should get along harmoniously and continue to live well together.
"Speaking of which... didn't you say you didn't bring any pills to restore spiritual energy? What's with all these Qi Recovery Pills?"
Just then, Mu Jixue suddenly noticed a blind spot.
Earlier on the spirit boat, Yun Zhonghe used the excuse of not having medicine to take all her spirit liquid, but now so many Qi Recovery Pills had appeared...
Chapter 74: You're Quite the Good Person, Aren't You?
"Oh, these are Xiao Hu's. Hu Daoyou is also a chivalrous person and couldn't bear to see these Fellow Daoists suffer, so he specifically took out his Qi Recovery Pills to share with everyone."
Yun Zhonghe said this earnestly, without blushing or his heart skipping a beat, even making Mu Jixue believe it.
That was close, I almost got exposed. Luckily, I'm smooth-tongued... oh no, I mean eloquent, making Huang Aotian completely convinced.
"Hu Daoyou is truly a good person," Mu Jixue couldn't help but exclaim.
Only Hu Daoyou, who was unaware of the truth, was full of questions, having been inexplicably given a 'good person card'.
Lin Zhongyu was rescued, and even the Cultivators who were supposed to die in the dungeon in the original plot were saved by Yun Zhonghe and the others.
"Thank you for saving us, we are eternally grateful."
"Your kindness, Fellow Daoist, is unforgettable in this life. We will surely repay it tenfold in the future!"
"Fellow Daoist..."
Yun Zhonghe felt as if he was being stuck with arrows of gratitude, and his merit seemed to be skyrocketing.
If Huang Aotian's favorability towards him could also increase that quickly, that would be great.
"Don't say these things now. Quickly sit in meditation to regulate your breathing, and then leave this place. We don't have much time."
Yun Zhonghe reminded them one by one. After the injured Cultivators took the distributed Qi Recovery Pills, they immediately sat down to heal.
But there was a problem now. Yun Zhonghe had searched repeatedly for a long time but couldn't find his target.
Where was Qin Hongye?
Yun Zhonghe's heart sank.
Logically speaking, Qin Hongye should also be in this dungeon.
In the original plot, the cannon fodder who was supposed to become Qin Hongye's subordinate accidentally entered the dungeon. At this time, only Qin Hongye was still alive in the dungeon, and the cannon fodder didn't have time to think and just took her and ran.
How could she be missing now?
This was his important compatriot! Like a sibling, a beloved relative and friend, nothing could happen to her!
Could it be that because of him, the plot was drastically changed, and Qin Hongye had already died prematurely?
No, no, it shouldn't be that bad.
Yun Zhonghe guessed that if Qin Hongye wasn't in the dungeon, she was most likely taken to the task BOSS's lair, but where was the task BOSS's lair?
He had just looked around the dungeon and hadn't found any other entrances.
The situation seemed to be at a stalemate.
Meanwhile, Mu Jixue, who had just finished distributing Qi Recovery Pills to the remaining Cultivators, felt something calling her from the depths of her being.
It was as if invisible hands were pushing her from behind, urging her to move in a certain direction, as if she was destined to go somewhere, meet someone, and then do something that must be done.
This feeling grew stronger and stronger, and she even began to walk uncontrollably towards a certain dark corner.
"Xue'er?"
Lin Zhongyu, who had just recovered a little, noticed Mu Jixue's unusual behavior. She was about to step forward to check, but Yun Zhonghe pulled her back.
"I'll follow her. Lin, you and Hu Daoyou take the other Fellow Daoists out."
Yun Zhonghe was always so reliable, making Lin Zhongyu's heart flutter slightly.
"Okay, Yun, you and Xue'er be careful."
She was now incredibly firm and trusting of the two.
After arranging everyone, Yun Zhonghe also quickly followed Mu Jixue.
Looking at Mu Jixue, she must have sensed something again. Perhaps it was the convergence of the world line, guiding her towards the plot she needed to be responsible for.
In the original plot, Mu Jixue would be the one to eliminate the task BOSS and save Qin Hongye, which would make Qin Hongye even more devoted to Mu Jixue, her favorability completely uncontrollable.
It's a pity she didn't meet good teammates who always gave her bad ideas, plus Qin Hongye herself was a bit naive, which led her down the path of a villainous noble daughter.
But this time, with a professional villain whitewasher present, Yun Zhonghe would definitely help her achieve her desired outcome!
An unprecedented sense of responsibility began to burn in Yun Zhonghe's heart.
"Are you going to find that monster Yao Xiu? Count me in! This girl... oh no, I've been waiting so long I'm about to grow mushrooms!"
Xiao Hu noticed their sneaking around and immediately joined them.
He had just been watching Yun Zhonghe arrange for the injured to be treated and then instruct Lin Zhongyu to take people away. He felt that Yun Zhonghe was particularly reliable. Although he was about the same age, he was as steady as his Sect's senior brother, explaining everything meticulously over and over.
He could see that Yun Zhonghe was unfamiliar with everyone here except for Lin Zhongyu.
Yet Yun Zhonghe still paid out of his own pocket to treat them. He had never seen such a foolishly honest person.
In this world, Cultivators were too focused on their own interests and were unusually indifferent to the life and death of others. Sometimes Xiao Hu felt that this cultivation world was a bit too cold-blooded.
But Yun Zhonghe's actions showed him a warm spark of light.
It made him want to follow Yun Zhonghe involuntarily.
Yun Zhonghe didn't know that Xiao Hu had already labeled him as a 'goody-two-shoes' in his mind, but seeing his enthusiastic appearance, he guessed that persuading him wouldn't work.
Moreover, Yun Zhonghe had already somewhat figured out Xiao Hu's personality. This guy was also very stubborn. If you argue with him, he will argue until dawn. The more you stop him, the more he will do it, even secretly.
But if you stroke his fur the right way, he will be very obedient and well-behaved.
He felt like the personality of a certain female protagonist in a game.
In an instant, Yun Zhonghe felt a little confused, but seeing Mu Jixue about to walk far away by herself, he could only stop thinking.
"Then keep up closely. If you encounter danger, hide behind me. I will do my best to keep you safe."
This Hu Daoyou's cultivation should not be weak. At least Yun Zhonghe could feel that his spiritual energy intensity was not lower than his and Mu Jixue's. He should be a good helper.
However, the upcoming battle was full of dangers, so just in case, Yun Zhonghe still instructed him to be careful.
Being cared for by Yun Zhonghe again, a ripple appeared in Xiao Hu's eyes as he looked at Yun Zhonghe.
Then he scratched his head and blurted out: "You're quite the good person, aren't you?"
Under Xiao Hu's gaze, which seemed to hold a different kind of emotion, Yun Zhonghe always felt that something was strange.
After all, he was a grown man being stared at by someone who looked like a male, and it was hard not to feel a tightening in his rear end.
It should be fine, right?
With Yun Zhonghe's permission, Xiao Hu followed closely behind Yun Zhonghe, catching up to Mu Jixue.
Ahead of them seemed to be another deep and long tunnel, and its direction was subtly upwards.
After walking for the time it takes to burn a stick of incense, the three of them finally saw an exit.
The exit was surprisingly overhead. The air in the tunnel carried a sweet, fishy smell.
"Be careful, there are probably enemies outside."
"Eek!"
Yun Zhonghe grabbed Mu Jixue's shoulder, and the latter was startled, almost jumping up.
Yun Zhonghe: ???
Fortunately, Mu Jixue didn't make too much noise.
Mu Jixue: "Why are you here too?"
Yun Zhonghe: "..."
I've been following you the whole way, and you didn't even notice?
He was speechless. Just how oblivious was Huang Aotian to dare to leave the group and act alone in the enemy's lair?
Actually, Mu Jixue herself felt quite strange. She was led here by her intuition.
Just as she was about to explain, a sinister cold laugh came from outside the cave.
"I advise you to give up quickly. Wouldn't it be better to be eaten by me sooner?"
Chapter 75: Pinned Down Again? Since You Can't Win, Just Lie Down and Enjoy
A seductive, low female voice suddenly sounded, and Yun Zhonghe and the others couldn't help but hold their breath.
The three of them cautiously approached the exit in unison and looked outside.
There was actually a spacious main hall. The hall was classical and elegant, with smoke curling up. It was clear that incense was burning, but it still couldn't cover the unpleasant smell of blood.
There were some human bones scattered carelessly on the ground around the hall, casting an ominous gray haze over the otherwise elegant and refined hall.
This was not a place for elegant tea tasting, but the King of Hell's Asura Hall!
A seductive woman in a form-fitting black dress had her back to Yun Zhonghe and the others. From time to time, she would raise her hand and cast hand seals upwards.
"Stop struggling. As long as you sacrifice yourself, I'll let everyone else go."
The black-clothed woman's words were laced with temptation, seemingly mixed with magic power that could affect people's minds.
The three of them immediately focused their minds, resisting the invasion of this evil intent.
"Spell-driven, mental influence... This Yao Xiu is at the Golden Core Stage!"
Xiao Hu's face tightened involuntarily.
All three of them were only at the Foundation Establishment Stage. Dealing with a Golden Core Stage Cultivator would probably be quite difficult.
At this moment, Yun Zhonghe also noticed that the black-clothed woman's greedy eyes were fixed on a spot in the corner, where there was something like a light cocoon.
As she cast her hand seals, the light of the cocoon grew dimmer and dimmer.
"Bah! Monster! I will never yield to you!"
"Having done such heinous things, our Righteous Path will definitely not let you off!"
Listening to the woman's roar from inside the light cocoon, the black-clothed woman wasn't annoyed, and even let out a disdainful cold laugh.
The black-clothed woman could feel the abundant blood energy within the other party's body. The woman inside had truly extraordinary talent. If she ate her, it would probably be equivalent to a hundred Qi Refining Stage blood sacrifices, and her cultivation would greatly increase!
"Little darling, don't refuse so readily. You're still young and don't know the charm of a mature woman. I don't mind sending you to a state of extreme bliss and then letting you merge with me."