That black energy surged towards Shui Han like a mountain collapsing and the sea overturning!
Judging by its scope and mighty momentum, it seemed impossible for Shui Han to evade it.
Yet, Shui Han still rolled stubbornly, feeling a surge of anger.
Why wouldn't that guy come in?
He refused to follow her, so why was he so stubborn about it?
But she also knew that being angry now was useless.
She found herself secretly wishing for him to appear at this very moment.
However, she also felt that he wouldn't.
He was so stubborn, how could he possibly consider her predicament?
Yet, at this moment, a miracle truly happened!
A beam of red light suddenly attacked, engulfing Qiu Li Niang in an instant.
Qiu Li Niang was fully focused on dealing with Shui Han and had no defense whatsoever. In an instant, she was reduced to ashes!
Her drum was also torn to shreds in the same instant.
Mo Qi appeared before Shui Han with a broad smile. Shui Han's heart was instantly filled with excitement and emotion.
However, to her surprise, although the drum was broken, the Wen Gu continued to rage, and the pain seemed to intensify.
Shui Han rolled on the ground uncontrollably and finally fainted.
After dealing with Cen Wan Tu, Mo Qi went to check on Shui Han's injuries.
"What's her condition?" Mo Qi asked Ye Zhi Xun, who had followed him, turning his head.
"She's been poisoned by a Gu," Ye Zhi Xun stated calmly.
"What kind of Gu is this? It's still active even after the drum is broken? Is there any way to break it?" Mo Qi asked with some concern.
Ye Zhi Xun sighed, "This is called Wen Gu. Once the drum is broken, it continues to rage until it hollows out the host."
"I'm asking if there's a way to break it?" Mo Qi said urgently.
Ye Zhi Xun hesitated and said, "There is, but it's quite taxing on a person."
"How is it taxing?"
"Transfer the Wen Gu to another person. It will temporarily stop raging, but it will continuously grow until it bursts the person. In the end, it's still a life for a life."
"How do I transfer it?" Mo Qi looked at Ye Zhi Xun.
"The one infected with the Gu must consume Dragon Grass Incense, and then touch the infected person's palm. It will automatically crawl into the recipient's body. But who would do such a thing?"
Mo Qi thought for a moment, took out a spiritual medicine from his storage bag, and ate it without hesitation. "I happen to have Dragon Grass Incense. I'll give it a try."
Ye Zhi Xun was dumbfounded.
Then, Mo Qi helped Shui Han up, touched her palm, their fingers intertwined. He channeled his spiritual energy, and gradually, he felt a clear stream flowing into his body.
At this moment, Shui Han slowly opened her eyes.
Their fingers were intertwined again.
She felt a mix of shyness and anger!
She felt the thing inside her body gradually moving towards Mo Qi's palm and immediately struggled to pull her hand away.
However, Mo Qi held her delicate hand firmly, unable to shake it off no matter how hard she tried.
"Why are you doing this?" Shui Han's beautiful eyes were filled with tears, and crystalline teardrops welled up in her sockets.
"It's fine, I already have a Gu inside me. Let them fight it out," Mo Qi said with a pale face and a smile.
As the Wen Gu entered, there was no sensation at first, but gradually the pain became unbearable. He couldn't help but let out groans, and large beads of sweat trickled down his face.
Shui Han watched this, her heart filled with distress. She tried to channel her spiritual energy, wanting to draw the Wen Gu back.
But she didn't have Dragon Grass Incense in her body, so the Wen Gu wouldn't return.
Mo Qi released Shui Han's hand and said weakly, "I see you're covered in wounds, both internal and external. If you agree not to cut off my hand, I can give you a pill."
Tears fell like pearls from a broken string. Shui Han weakly cursed, "Bastard!"
Ye Zhi Xun felt very awkward and couldn't help but cough dryly. "It's so hot, I'm going to find some shade."
He turned and left.
Shui Han wanted to stand up, struggled for a moment, but failed. She was indeed too severely injured; it was a miracle she was alive.
Mo Qi gave her a pill. After Shui Han took it, her injuries rapidly healed.
Meanwhile, Mo Qi sat down and activated his Earth Arrow spiritual energy, pursuing the Wen Gu within his body with all his might. The Gu, however, was cunning, hiding and darting about, eventually潜入 the sea of his soul.
The Earth Arrow, however, was like a fish in water in the sea of his soul, chasing with even greater fervor.
Seeing nowhere to hide, the Wen Gu spotted a dark shadow and mistook it for a hiding place, immediately pouncing on it. As a result, it was seized by the back by that thing, and the Wen Gu, in turn, bit back at it.
The two entities began to tear at each other there.
They fought until they were bloody.
Mo Qi was overjoyed. He had been searching for that thing inside him but couldn't find it. Unexpectedly, it had appeared on its own.
It was like walking the path to heaven but choosing the road to hell.
The Earth Arrow surged forward, delivering a ten-hit combo, shattering the two entities into pieces.
The shattered fragments drifted in the sea of his soul. To his surprise, within those fragments, boundless spiritual energy was surging and churning.
Mo Qi then activated his Fire spiritual energy and began refining it within his body. He discovered that the spiritual energy was ethereal, sometimes tangible, sometimes intangible, sometimes restless, sometimes still.
During the refinement, the five-clawed hand shadow automatically merged, intertwining to form strips of spiritual energy.
He also incorporated some Lightning Fire spiritual energy and Earth Arrow spiritual energy. Overall, it was like a ribbon, yet it possessed explosive and tearing power. Compared to other spiritual energies, it was unique and could produce unexpected effects in combat.
Shui Han had been watching Mo Qi intently, a hint of concern on her usually cold face.
The moment Mo Qi finished his cultivation, he saw her watching him.
He immediately contorted his face, feigning extreme pain. "It hurts so much, I feel so uncomfortable!"
Shui Han appeared flustered and lost, which, combined with her aloof demeanor, still looked stunning.
"Alas, I don't think I have much time left," Mo Qi sighed and stood up. "For the remaining days, you must treat me well."
Shui Han's injuries had also healed, so she stood up and looked at him in surprise. "You don't hurt anymore?"
Mo Qi stiffened. "Yes, it seems to have quieted down now, and it doesn't hurt."
"Then how do you wish for me to treat you well?" Shui Han asked, staring into his eyes.
Mo Qi was momentarily stunned; he hadn't thought of an answer!
If he said something too aggressive, it might provoke her.
If he said something too conservative, he felt he would be letting himself down!
It was truly a difficult choice!
"I haven't thought of it yet. I'll tell you when I do," Mo Qi said, limping away.
Shui Han watched his desolate back and faltering steps from behind, feeling a pang of sadness.
Since she had met him, she had owed him;
By now, she owed him too much!
If he were to survive, she might even...
It was a pity, however, that he didn't seem to have much time left.
Upon returning to Mianjiang Mountain, Yin Zhi and others reported, "The South Gully mine has indeed been sealed off, heavily guarded outside. Information from within is blocked. Those miners have no idea that the antidote for the Sparrow Piece Spirit Stone has been developed. They are likely still toiling away, mining diligently."
Upon hearing this, Mo Qi immediately convened the main cadres. Everyone unanimously decided to attack the South Gully mine first.
Thus, they began to organize their forces and set off the next day!