Sorry for the Trouble, but I'd Like You to Die Again

Chen Ning silently remembered Elder Long's words.

Soon after, all the disciples followed Xiao Yuan to the underground.

This underground space suddenly became lively.

Chen Ning felt much less stressed from chatting and now sat leisurely to the side, quietly watching the two groups of people who were originally unrelated now getting along exceptionally well.

The Black Dragon Clan members generously shared their food.

They chatted and laughed as they grilled the meat.

The disciples felt a strong affinity for these kind and lovely people. Some of the more reserved disciples, used to being cold and aloof, were momentarily taken aback by the warm welcome and appeared somewhat awkward.

But deep down, I was happy.

They opened their hearts to each other, talking about everything under the sun.

The Black Dragon Clan, without reservation, displayed the most precious gentleness in this world to the fullest extent.

The next morning.

The underground was still dark, with only a faint ray of light shining through the cave entrance.

The disciples were packing their belongings, preparing to leave.

In front of the cave entrance.

The entire Black Dragon Clan came out to see them off.

The most sincere light shone in everyone's eyes.

A young girl tugged at a female disciple's arm and said sweetly, "Big sister, will you come to visit again? Nini will miss you."

"Yes, definitely."

The female disciple's eyes welled up with tears, and she gently patted the little girl's head.

"Really? Then you must come early, otherwise Nini might be taken away by evil spirits and won't be able to see her big sister again."

The little girl's eyes were filled with pure innocence.

But the female disciple dared not look any further, and instead turned her head away to sob quietly.

So pitiful!

Moreover, she found it hard to believe that she would feel so reluctant to leave this place after only one night.

Why do I have such strong feelings?

Perhaps it's because this place guards the last piece of pure land in people's hearts.

There was no deceit or treachery, nor the kind of ingratitude and betrayal described by the sect leader.

There's no need to suppress your disgust and be ruthless in eliminating the root of the problem.

Here, you can't help but let your guard down and open your heart.

This is what a paradise on earth must be like.

Not only her, but many disciples were also moved, feeling that even being bitten by a spirit beast would not have been as painful as this.

Such genuine feelings, perhaps, can never be regained once they're gone?

The group came to the ground and stood in front of the cave entrance, with Xiao Yuan acting as the guide and walking first.

Sudden!

He felt a pang of heart palpitation.

I looked up abruptly and saw that the once clear sky was gradually darkening.

Hahahahahahahahaha!

Hahahahahahahahaha!

A piercing laugh rang in my ears.

The sound echoed through the forest.

This startled many birds and beasts in the vicinity.

Chen Ning stared intently at the sky, muttering, "Has it finally arrived?"

Elder Long mentioned before.

This evil spirit appears once a year, draining the life force of the Black Dragon Clan.

In an attempt to bring the dead back to life.

Today marks exactly one year since that last day.

He was very curious: do ghosts really exist in this world?

If so, then let's help the Black Dragon Clan get rid of them...

They clearly distinguish between gratitude and resentment.

This has always been Chen Ning's motto.

He would show no mercy in exterminating ungrateful people like Luo Pan.

They treated the Black Dragon Clan with kindness and simplicity, and they were willing to help them leave the forest.

Naturally, one should reciprocate.

"Senior Brother Lu, was that really a ghost?"

One of the disciples turned pale, somewhat frightened.

"Everyone, on alert! Protect the sect leader!"

Lu Ping shouted, but his own heart was pounding.

After all, such an opponent is unheard of.

The idea of evil spirits claiming lives has always been a legend.

Meanwhile, Xiao Yuan suppressed his fear and shouted to Chen Ning and the others, "Brother Chen, you guys hurry up and leave!"

After hearing the noise.

The Black Dragon Clan in the underground space also became tense.

Elder Long's expression darkened, and he went straight to the ground.

He looked at the hazy darkness in the sky and sighed with shame.

He should have foreseen that this evil spirit would appear today.

But Chen Ning and his group were in a hurry to leave, so they took a chance and wanted to get away as soon as possible.

Perhaps we can avoid it.

But unexpectedly, this evil spirit arrived ahead of schedule today.

In addition, the departure just now caused some delay.

This resulted in a direct collision.

What should we do?

With unwavering resolve in his eyes, Elder Long called out to the sky, "Senior, these people are merely passing through; they are not members of my Black Dragon Clan. I beg you to show mercy and allow my grandson to lead them away. I guarantee that this year, my clan will not struggle, nor will we be used to extract our meager strength from you."

Are you... negotiating with me?

Hahahaha!

"You actually... dare to negotiate with me?"

A dark shadow appeared in the sky, its appearance ugly, with chaotic black energy swirling around its body.

It gives off an extremely evil feeling.

Elder Long hurriedly replied, "I wouldn't dare, of course I wouldn't dare to negotiate with you, senior. I merely request that you show me kindness."

The reason it is called a senior is because this evil spirit is a powerful being who died in battle thousands of years ago.

And his methods.

It is indeed powerful.

They imprisoned the Black Dragon Clan for over eight hundred years.

"A sudden act of kindness?"

The shadowy figure's voice was shrill. "You... are nothing but... a bunch of livestock... kept by me... do you think you deserve my... mercy?"

That's all.

A terrifying black light swept down from the sky.

At this moment, Elder Long was under immense pressure, feeling as if his body was about to be torn apart.

More and more Black Dragon Clan climbed out of the cave.

They helped Elder Long up.

His face was filled with anger.

Finally, the oppressive force dissipated.

Elder Long breathed a sigh of relief.

The evil spirit didn't kill him because Elder Long still had some use to him.

And.

If we kill this elder...

The Black Dragon Clan might be prepared to fight to the death.

That would be disadvantageous to oneself.

But how could his authority be desecrated?

Those who dare to negotiate with themselves must pay the price!

"You old bastard... I can spare your life... but you grandson... must die!"

The shadowy figure's gaze swept across the room, finally settling on the boy, Xiao Yuan, standing to the side.

Spare Xiao Yuan, I'll die in his place!

The uncle who had asked Chen Ning about agate and pearls stepped forward and protected Xiao Yuan.

"Let me die in his place!"

"No way! I'll go!"

Kill me! Now! Kill me now!

The Black Dragon Clan rushed to their deaths.

This completely enraged the shadowy figure.

"What... do you... take me for? You all dare... to try to bargain with me?"

The dark figure roared.

This intimidated the Black Dragon Clan.

But at this moment, Chen Ning suddenly shook his palm, attracting the attention of the shadowy figure.

"You... also want to... negotiate with me?"

"No, you've misunderstood. I want to trouble you... to die again."

Chen Ning said earnestly.

Then.

The entire room fell into a deathly silence.