Chapter 997: You're Really Too Cunning
However, Wang Yue wasn't going around doing good deeds indiscriminately. He wouldn't hand over a woman; otherwise, he'd definitely be cursed out. He simply said solemnly, "Don't worry. I've found another way. It might help her live a little longer."
From Wang Yue's words, Xie Zhiyao knew there was no chance for him. Looking utterly dejected, he nodded at Wang Yue, then said to Ma Qiushan and Hu Youyu, "I'm heading down the mountain. Are you two coming?"
Ma Qiushan had been frightened too. He couldn't stay here another minute and said anxiously, "I'll head down too. I'll come report to Boss Wang another day."
Seeing that the other two were leaving, Hu Youyu had wanted to stay a little longer. After all, this was the first time in his life he'd seen a monster.
But now that both of his companions were leaving, he was a little scared to stay by himself, so he reluctantly followed them. He kept looking back every few steps as they walked, utterly fascinated.
After they left, Wang Yue stood beneath the eaves and looked at the big tree outside the courtyard, feeling a little wistful. He'd only wanted to take things easy, but it seemed that helping Xu Hongdou cultivate quickly would draw him into Si Teng's tangled past.
Still, Wang Yue was even more curious about a few things.
Hadn't Si Teng been buried deep in the mountains all this time? How could she have enemies?
Or had someone trapped her there using some special method?
And who was Qiushan? How could she be sure he was still alive?
Or had hearing that name simply brought back memories?
In any case, it had nothing to do with him, as long as this monster wasn't the sort