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At this moment, the sky was already darkening, and with the overcast clouds, visibility was quite poor. A figure quickly concealed itself among the scattered thatched cottages and vanished in the blink of an eye.
Inside a thatched house in the west of the village, Cold Moon, Yun'er, and Wine Kid wore serious expressions. Originally, it would only take a day to travel and purchase supplies, but Ye Tian and Duan Liu had been gone for two days without returning. Could it be that they encountered some kind of mishap?
Cold Moon sighed lightly and was the first to speak, saying that if they did not return in half an hour, he would personally go to Luoma Market, leaving Yun'er and Wine Kid here to wait.
Yun'er was just as anxious as Cold Moon. Upon hearing his words, she insisted on going with him and immediately set off.
Wine Kid was more carefree; although he was somewhat worried, he did not feel as deeply as the girls did. He remained silent because with Ye Tian's strength and Duan Liu's power after obtaining Crimson Flame Beast Blood, if they truly encountered any trouble, his going would not only be unhelpful but could also complicate matters. Moreover, someone needed to stay in the village to wait; otherwise, if Ye Tian and Duan Liu returned and found no one there, it would create confusion.
“Yun'er, you can't go. If they really encountered trouble, it’s very likely they ran into villains from Huanggang Ridge who came prepared. You need to stay here to look after Wine Kid,” Cold Moon said seriously.
Yun'er glanced at Wine Kid and was about to speak when her words were interrupted by him.
“What? I'm not a three-year-old child; I don't need anyone to look after me,” Wine Kid said somewhat unhappily. After all, he was a young man; even if he couldn't help out, he didn't want to be seen as a burden.
Cold Moon ignored him. Normally it might have been fine, but in this situation, Wine Kid could not act willfully. If he said he couldn't go, then he couldn't go. If he dared to defy him, Cold Moon would make sure not to pay him any attention in the future.
Wine Kid had some ability to read the room; upon seeing Cold Moon's icy expression, he stopped shouting. He understood Cold Moon's cold exterior but warm interior nature; when with friends, he would always play around freely. Now that Cold Moon had adopted a serious demeanor, it seemed he was genuinely angry.
“Please don’t be mad; I was just saying,” Wine Kid tried to soothe him.
“I’m not angry; I’m just worried. At this critical moment, you mustn’t cause any more trouble,” Cold Moon sighed.
“Maybe we’re overthinking things,” Yun'er said. Although she was extremely anxious as well, she remained relatively rational. The big shots from Huanggang Ridge wouldn’t personally intervene; even if Ye Tian and Duan Liu were ambushed, they should still have the strength to fight back or at least escape.
Of course, this was based on common sense; the reason why accidents are called accidents is precisely because they are unexpected and unimaginable.
"Ah... I hope so." Cold Moon sighed again. For some reason, her heart was in turmoil at this moment, filled with an unprecedented sense of worry.
This feeling was not one of sheer terror; rather, it resembled the anxiety of a woman whose man had not yet returned home as night fell. Cold Moon had never experienced this before and did not understand where this strange sensation came from. However, Thunderstorm had been away on missions for extended periods, yet she had never felt this way about him.
"I'm not waiting any longer; I'm leaving now." After her sigh, Cold Moon stood up and grabbed the Azure Moon Autumn Light Sword beside her, ready to head out.
"I'll go with you," Yun'er said as she picked up the Treasure Light Sword Hilt.
"You stay here; I'll go alone... Ah!"
Before she could finish her sentence, Cold Moon suddenly caught sight of a figure standing outside the window. Through the thin paper of the window, the figure stood motionless, illuminated by the candlelight inside, giving off a somewhat eerie vibe.
Yun'er and Wine Kid were startled by Cold Moon's reaction and also noticed the figure outside.
"Who is it?" Cold Moon exclaimed, instinctively drawing the Azure Moon Autumn Light Sword.
As the sword was unsheathed, a brilliant light poured forth like daylight, casting a blue-green hue throughout the small room.
There was no response from outside; the shadow remained still. Although separated by the window, it gave off a chilling sensation as if even breathing had ceased.
Yun'er and Cold Moon exchanged glances, both seeing shock reflected in each other's eyes.
Suddenly, a gust of wind swept through, howling fiercely. The wind rushed past as large raindrops began to fall heavily.
The rain pounded against the ground with a muffled thud, creating an oppressive atmosphere.
"Who are you? If you don't speak up, I'll take action!" Cold Moon shouted firmly. After all, she was a woman and felt a deep-seated fear in such a ghostly scene at the window.
"I'll go take a look." Yun'er, who grew up in the Blood Sect, had seen many strange and terrifying things, but her ability to withstand such occurrences was certainly stronger than Cold Moon's. After a brief moment of shock, she regained her composure, tightly grasped the Treasure Light Sword Hilt, and pushed the door open.
Outside, the pouring rain created a mist that obscured most of the view in the dim night. Yun'er focused her gaze and saw a somewhat hunched figure standing motionless in front of the window; as for other details, they were impossible to discern.
Yun'er bit her lip and steeled herself to move forward. The distance from the door to the window was only about ten steps, but before she could take a single step, her heart raced as if that shadow possessed some evil aura that made her tremble.
Finally crossing the short distance, upon seeing the true face of the shadow, Yun'er couldn't help but let out a gasp.
Inside the room, Cold Moon was ready to strike at any moment. Upon hearing Yun'er's gasp, she decisively swung her sword, sending a sharp sword energy slicing through the window towards the shadow.
Seeing this, Yun'er was alarmed; there was only a thin paper separating the inside from outside, and with such a short distance, there was no other way but to withstand it head-on.
Raising the Treasure Light Sword Hilt, she infused it with Martial Origin Power. With a flash of Brilliant Light, a blade formed from radiance appeared in response. Accompanied by a crisp sound, the Brilliant Light Sword effortlessly deflected Cold Moon's unleashed sword energy.
This was Yun'er's first time using the Treasure Light Sword Hilt. Cold Moon was puzzled and thought that it was the shadow that had blocked her attack. At this moment, having recovered from her shock, she coldly snorted and prepared to attack again with her sword.
Bang!
The window shattered as Cold Moon charged out with her Azure Moon Autumn Light Sword held in reverse. With a swift motion, she unleashed another wave of sword energy that split through the sudden downpour.
"Sister Ningyue, wait!" Yun'er quickly pulled the shadow figure aside and lightly tapped her toes to retreat repeatedly.
Cold Moon halted her movements upon hearing this; however, the sword energy had already been released and could not be retracted in time. It continued to slash towards the shadow. At this moment, the shadow was right next to Yun'er; Cold Moon knew well the power of her sword energy and feared it might injure her companion if it hit.
But this concern was quickly alleviated as Yun'er waved Brilliant Light in her hand. The sword energy dissipated with a sound akin to metal clashing against metal.
Cold Moon was slightly surprised; she wasn't entirely clear on what power resided within Yun'er. However, she knew that relying solely on Martial Origin Power would not easily block her attack. Could it be that the Treasure Light Sword Hilt possessed immense power?
Thinking this way made Cold Moon feel an urge to test it out herself. But then recalling the matter of the shadow, she forcibly suppressed this impulse and resolved that when given the opportunity, she would have a proper duel with Yun'er to see whether Azure Moon Autumn Light Sword or Treasure Light Sword Hilt was stronger.
In her contemplation, Yun'er had already arrived in front of Cold Moon. The shadow stood still under her support, just as it had when it was outside the window moments ago.
This time, the distance was closer, and Cold Moon immediately recognized the true face of the shadow. The figure was somewhat hunched, with a weathered appearance, a face full of wrinkles, and deep creases filled with dirt. It was none other than Uncle Zhu, the owner of this thatched cottage!
"Ah..." Cold Moon gasped in shock, for Uncle Zhu was no longer the amiable old man he once was. His complexion was extremely pale, as if all his blood had been drained, and his body was stiff, resembling a corpse.
Suddenly, a thunderous sound erupted—a bolt of lightning illuminated the dark night sky, tearing through the heavens with its fierce display.
In the flash of lightning, Uncle Zhu's face suddenly contorted. Cold Moon cried out in alarm and pulled Yun'er back several steps.
Thud...
Without Yun'er's support, Uncle Zhu's lifeless body fell heavily to the ground, splashing mud and water everywhere.
"What happened?" Yun'er asked in confusion.
Cold Moon patted her racing heart and said solemnly, "Maybe I saw it wrong, but..."
At this point, Cold Moon did not continue speaking. Her gaze slowly shifted toward a dark corner outside the small courtyard, her expression growing increasingly serious.
Yun'er followed her gaze but saw nothing unusual happening there.
"What exactly is going on, Sister Ningyue?" Yun'er asked with a furrowed brow. Calm Moon was not a delicate woman; something strange must be present nearby to cause her such alarm.
Cold Moon remained silent, fixated on the dark corner. Her pale hand gripped the hilt of her sword tightly; she was gripping it so hard that her knuckles turned slightly blue.
"There were a pair of emerald green eyes over there just now," Cold Moon finally spoke after a long pause.
"Green eyes?" Yun'er did not show any signs of surprise. She had seen many demon beasts, and those with green eyes were either demon beasts or individuals from the Blood Sect who possessed the Blood Exchange and Marrow Transformation Technique.
She was not worried about this; regardless of whether the newcomer was an enemy or not, the fact that they were hiding indicated that they had some fear of her side. The only thing she needed to clarify now was the identity and motive of the newcomer, as well as whether Uncle Zhu had died at their hands.
Of course, Uncle Zhu's death was likely related to the person with green eyes mentioned by Cold Moon, but Uncle Zhu was just a hardworking farmer. Why would they want to kill him?
Was it merely to intimidate everyone? That explanation seemed unreasonable.
"Sister Ningyue, you protect Wine Kid; I'll go take a look." Yun'er stared ahead, her tone filled with determination.
Cold Moon did not argue with her this time. She was not afraid of fighting openly, but she was filled with fear at the thought of such eerie and sinister matters.
"Go back; no matter what, do not leave the house."
After saying that, Yun'er slowly walked toward the dark area.
It was a patch of dense weeds, and at that moment, a pair of green eyes glimmered with a chilling light among the grass.
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