Overbearing

The group passed through the Dense Forest. Zhang Yuezhen looked at the occasional bloodstains on the ground, her expression invigorated.

The Zhang Family already hated Sun Shu to the bone. This time, as long as Zhang Yuezhen seized the chance to kill Sun Shu, her position in the Zhang Family would be secure, and no one would gossip about her role as manager of the medical center anymore.

A temple appeared up ahead, long since dilapidated. Around Pingyin County, there were not many other things, but there were plenty of ruined temples like this. The reason it had not completely collapsed was also because passing merchant caravans sometimes camped here and tidied it up a little.

"Everyone, take a Detoxification Pill!"

At Zhang Yuezhen's command, the Guards hurriedly took out Detoxification Pills. Chen Fei stood at the very back and also swallowed one Detoxification Pill.

"Whoever kills Sun Shu, I'll give him half of the Main Family's bounty this time, and his wages will be tripled from now on!"

Zhang Yuezhen turned to look at the Guards and said in a low voice, "Sun Shu is already heavily injured. Be careful, and there won't be much of a problem. Now, you three, go first!"

Zhang Yuezhen pointed out three Guards. The three exchanged glances, gritted their teeth, and charged straight toward the ruined temple.

Half of the Zhang Family's bounty—the amount was too tempting. They had never imagined before that Zhang Yuezhen would actually be willing to take out so much. There was also triple wages from now on, completely securing their future livelihood.

Most importantly, Sun Shu was injured.

As long as they were a little cautious, it was not impossible for them to kill Sun Shu. As long as they killed Sun Shu, this lifetime would be considered stable.

The other Guards' breathing also grew somewhat rapid. There were even a few who wished they could rush in right now, afraid that the first three would really kill Sun Shu and leave them with no chance.

Chen Fei stood at the back, watching as the three men in front kicked open the ruined temple's door and surged inside. In just a moment, shouts and roars rang out from within.

"He really is here. You five, go!"

Zhang Yuezhen's eyes lit up, and she pointed out another five people to rush in. The five looked excited, and sounds of fighting kept ringing out from the ruined temple. It seemed the first three had already entangled Sun Shu; if they charged in now, they would probably be able to kill him.

The other Guards had probably thought of this as well. Seeing that Zhang Yuezhen had not chosen them, they could not help becoming somewhat anxious.

Zhang Yuezhen's eyes were fixed tightly on the ruined temple's entrance. Out of caution, Zhang Yuezhen had not let everyone rush in, because she was afraid there might be some ambush inside.

From the look of things now, it seemed Sun Shu really could not hold on anymore. He could not even deal with those Guards' entanglement.

"Manager, why don't we go in too?"

There were still two Guards left. At this moment, they moved close to Zhang Yuezhen's side and spoke somewhat urgently. It was obvious they were about to pick fruit and eat it; if they went in a little slower, they would probably only see Sun Shu's corpse. How could they be willing to accept that?

Shouts were still continuously coming from the ruined temple, and the sounds of weapons clashing went on without end, as if the battle inside had already reached its final stage.

Chen Fei's eyes stared at the ruined temple. Suddenly, he felt a chill at his wrist. He lowered his head and saw that the mark left by that Weird back then was actually appearing extremely active at this moment.

Chen Fei's pupils shrank slightly. This Bone-Attached Gangrene was usually quite quiet, and as Chen Fei's cultivation kept improving, it had already been gradually worn away. How had it become like this now?

"You two go in too!"

Zhang Yuezhen pointed at the last two Guards. The two responded excitedly and could not wait to rush inside.

"You go too!"

Zhang Yuezhen looked at Chen Fei and said, "Don't say I'm not giving you a chance. It should be nearly over inside now. You might have a chance to add one last slash!"

"Something isn't right inside. Listen—the sounds coming from inside, don't they seem a little similar to just now?"

Chen Fei looked at the ruined temple and could not help taking a step back. Just now he had not felt anything, but after the mark of Bone-Attached Gangrene acted strangely, Chen Fei listened carefully to the sounds inside.

The result terrified Chen Fei. Although the voices inside the ruined temple were shouting heatedly, if one paid attention, one would discover that many of the sounds were actually repeating over and over.

When the battle was intense, one might subconsciously overlook this point. But in truth, as long as one observed carefully, one could still notice something unusual.

"When I tell you to do something, I'm not here to listen to your opinion. Now, charge in immediately. Don't force me to make a move!"

Zhang Yuezhen shouted loudly, turning her head to stare fixedly at Chen Fei as she said, "Either go in obediently yourself, or I'll throw you in! In this medical center, what I say goes!"

"There's something wrong inside right now. Listen carefully!" Chen Fei looked at Zhang Yuezhen and could not help shouting.

"Shut Up!"

Zhang Yuezhen roared angrily. The Longsword in her hand slid halfway out of its sheath, and her Aura pressed toward Chen Fei as she said, "Last time. Are you going in, or not?"

"I'm the Alchemist of the medical center. I'm not responsible for frontal combat at all. You don't have the right to order me!"

"Indulging Sun Shu and letting him escape—just that alone means even if I killed you now, nothing would happen! Since you refuse a toast only to drink a forfeit, then don't blame me!"

Zhang Yuezhen sneered and flashed in front of Chen Fei, grabbing at Chen Fei's collar.

In North City Medical Center, Zhang Yuezhen allowed no one to defy her words. What she wanted was absolute obedience. Now that killing Sun Shu was imminent, she did not mind letting Chen Fei understand once again who the true leader inside the medical center was.

"Go to hell!"

Chen Fei roared angrily. The Longsword in his hand left its sheath and stabbed toward Zhang Yuezhen.

When Zhang Yuezhen saw Chen Fei move, a triumphant smile could not help appearing on her face. He dared to use his sword against her first. If just now she could only teach Chen Fei a small lesson, then now, even if she crippled Chen Fei, no one would say anything.

A mere Skin Refining Realm. He simply did not know whether he lived or died!

Thinking this, just as Zhang Yuezhen was about to speed up her grappling move, she suddenly discovered that the Longsword in Chen Fei's hand had vanished, leaving only a streak of light flashing into her vision.

Not right!

Zhang Yuezhen's heart jolted. Just as she was about to turn sideways and dodge, a sudden, sharp pain tore through her chest. Then that spot lost all sensation.

Zhang Yuezhen lowered her head in disbelief, looking at the wound that pierced clean through her chest from front to back, blood constantly gushing out. Zhang Yuezhen subconsciously covered the wound, yet no matter what, she could not stop the blood from flowing.

Zhang Yuezhen raised her head to look at Chen Fei, her eyes filled with disbelief. A Skin Refining Realm—how could he have such a Sword Technique move, one that even she could not react to?

Chen Fei did not look at Zhang Yuezhen, but instead looked toward the ruined temple.

As Chen Fei and Zhang Yuezhen came to blows, the ruined temple that had been bustling with noise moments ago fell silent all at once. Through the dimness, Chen Fei saw a scarlet gaze shoot out from inside the ruined temple, staring fixedly at him.

"There really is a Weird!"

Chen Fei kicked Zhang Yuezhen in the abdomen, and she flew backward uncontrollably toward the ruined temple.

"No... no!"

By this point, Zhang Yuezhen seemed to have sensed that something was wrong behind her. She screamed as if making a deathbed struggle, then was completely swallowed by the temple doors.

Chen Fei pushed off with both feet and rapidly put distance between himself and the ruined temple, his heart still pounding violently.

It was not because he was nervous over killing Zhang Yuezhen, but because he was worried whether, on this trip, he could escape this Weird.