klisemfg After Chapter 179, it's just the two of us.
After Chapter 179, it's just the two of us.
In the blink of an eye, five people were killed, and the remaining three were beheaded by Ji Xingyi before they could even escape.
It was winter outside, but the temperature felt like summer. The fire on the horizon was even more dazzling than the sun in the sky.
The fire started by Wang Zhe and Chen Jiangqiao was too intense, and with the large number of people they brought in, it was impossible to control using only water buckets in this era. The situation was even worse than Chen Jiangqiao had predicted.
"What do you mean? Should we find an opportunity to kill Jin Lushan first?" Chen Jiangqiao suggested.
There's a boss in the blood pool, and Jingkang and the other two can't save them. Even if they get the Beauty Fan, they still need to escape through the Three Lives Bridge. If Jin Lushan doesn't die, they won't reach the escape point.
Ji Xingyi looked at Jiang Lin and said a name: "A Zhao".
Jiang Lin instantly understood Ji Xingyi's plan: first, capture A Zhao and rescue him from the BOSS.
“No.” Jiang Lin refused. He had planned to exchange A Zhao for Ji Xingyi because Su Yuning was involved.
If we exchange A-Zhao for Su Yuning now, from whom will we get the skin of the Beauty Fan?
"Chi Xuan, and Jing Kang." Ji Xingyi knew that Jiang Lin would never let him take the risk, so he decided to settle for second best from the start.
Su Yuning still has a 30% chance, so there's no need for Chi Xuan and Jing Kang to waste their lives.
Jiang Lin looked at Chen Jiangqiao.
I thought Chen Jiangqiao, who is always selfish, would refuse, but to my surprise, he actually nodded: "The later dungeons will be harder and harder. It would be good to have a few trustworthy teammates."
Jiang Lin looked surprised: "Aren't you afraid of being held back?"
Chen Jiangqiao rolled his eyes at Jiang Lin: "There are all sorts of dungeons out there, and I'll be the one dragging you down someday. Besides, we don't necessarily have to run dungeons together. We can form a guild and exchange dungeon-clearing tips! Have you seen the movie Avengers?!"
Jiang Lin's lips drooped slightly.
The relationship between these people is developing in a closer direction, which seems to be a good outcome for everyone, but it is only bad for Jiang Lin.
Ji Xingyi vaguely sensed the change in Jiang Lin's emotions and took Jiang Lin's hand.
Chen Jiangqiao: "I've investigated. That guy named A Zhao lives in the next courtyard. There aren't many guards, so it shouldn't be difficult to catch him."
Jiang Lin gave Ji Xingyi a deep look, then blinked and suppressed his frustration before replying, "We can't go directly; the BOSS will protect him."
Being so close to the blood pool, Yingniang wouldn't let them capture Azhao right under her nose.
Ji Xingyi: "Is there any other way?"
Jiang Lin: "We're going to kill Jin Lushan. Chen Jiangqiao, find a way to spread this news and lure him out. Then we'll find another opportunity!"
The three split up. Before leaving, Chen Jiangqiao handed the last painkiller to Ji Xingyi: "Alright, stop pretending and take it! You look like you're in so much pain!"
Ji Xingyi was slightly surprised that a second person besides Jiang Lin had seen through her.
Seeing that Ji Xingyi wouldn't accept it, Chen Jiangqiao simply tossed it to Jiang Lin and turned to leave.
Jiang Lin and Ji Xingyi left the Jin residence. On their way to find Jin Lushan, Jiang Lin remained silent, holding Ji Xingyi's hand tightly beside him.
Ji Xingyi guessed what Jiang Lin was worried about and said softly, "I won't take any risks. Just like you said, whether Su Yuning can live or not depends on herself."
Jiang Lin paused in his steps.
"Once this instance ends, I will have no contact with them, including Chen Jiangqiao. I will not become friends with them. From now on, it will just be the two of us, no one else."
Ji Xing slowly slipped her fingertip between the young man's fingers, turning their clasped hands into an interlocked fist: "I promised you, and I will keep my word."
After silently putting the painkiller Chen Jiangqiao had just given him into the man's mouth, Jiang Lin asked in a low voice, "Are you feeling unwell?"
Ji Xingyi thought Jiang Lin was asking about his injuries: "Much better."
Hearing this answer, Jiang Lin didn't press further and took Ji Xingyi's hand again. No matter what, he wouldn't let go.
When Jiang Lin and Ji Xingyi found Jin Lushan, he was still busy organizing the villagers to put out the fire. The two of them also happened to spot Wang Zhe.
Wang Zhe, disguised as an injured person with only his eyes showing, waved excitedly as the three reunited. After a day apart, Wang Zhe looked much more haggard, with dark circles under his eyes and even stubble.
Ji Xingyi: "Are you alright?"
Wang Zhe patted his chest with his severed hand: "It's all fake, it's great! It's just..." Wang Zhe scratched his head, paused for a few seconds, and then said: "It's just that this game is too real."
Chen Jiangqiao infiltrated the underground palace, while Wang Zhe followed Jin Lushan throughout this time, trying to find an opportunity. As a result, he witnessed the devastation along the way.
Wang Zhe did a good job setting the fire, but seeing the horrific scene made him feel somewhat uncomfortable.
He wasn't unfamiliar with killing NPCs, but among these injured villagers were children. Wang Zhe hadn't expected to see this scene before setting the fire.
"It's making me feel guilty!" Wang Zhe, who doesn't smoke, suddenly had the urge to smoke.
"Third brother, now that this dungeon is over, do we need to see a psychologist?"
"Third brother, the people in this dungeon are just like real people. Do you think the real world might also be a super-sized dungeon?"
Jiang Lin happened to have a steamed bun in his pocket. He and Ji Xingyi had grabbed something to eat on the way, and he still had the bun left. So he used the bun to shut Wang Zhe up: "I think you're starving!"
"Oh, right!" Wang Zhe smelled the aroma of meat and swallowed the bun in a few bites. He then reached into Jiang Lin's pocket and asked, "Is there any more? I haven't even had breakfast yet!"
Jiang Lin: "..."
Ji Xingyi had one more on him, which he handed to Wang Zhe.
"Thanks, Young Master Ji!" Wang Zhe finally cleared his head after finishing his meal and reported the latest situation.
“There are eight guards around Jinlu Mountain. The three of us should be able to handle them. It’s just that there are too many villagers here. Let me tell you, we’re wanted by the police right now. If we show our faces, these villagers will want to rush up and bite us to death!” Wang Zhe had to pretend to be injured because of this.
"Wait for Chen Jiangqiao!" Jiang Lin glanced at the disaster victims in the distance. These victims now hated Wang Zhe and Chen Jiangqiao, the arsonists. Just as Wang Zhe said, they were indeed very troublesome.
Less than twenty minutes later, the three of them, hiding on the rooftop, spotted A-Zhao. Concerned for Jin Lushan's safety, A-Zhao had indeed been tricked out of Jin's residence.
Wang Zhe also spotted Chen Jiangqiao following not far behind A Zhao, and quietly threw a pebble. The four-person team regrouped.
When Jin Lushan saw A Zhao, he scolded him and then sent several of his men to escort the young man back.
Jiang Lin spotted an opportunity halfway there, took the bow and arrow from Ji Xingyi, and shot the guard closest to A Zhao dead. At the same time, Ji Xingyi jumped down from the roof and dealt with the guard. Then, Wang Zhe and Chen Jiangqiao successfully kidnapped A Zhao.
Wang Zhe's face lit up with joy: "Shall we use him to blackmail Old Man Jin?"
Jiang Lin glanced at Ji Xingyi and sighed inwardly, saying, "Go back and find the BOSS to replace him."