Tang Yu was calmer than expected. There was neither fear nor anger in his eyes.
He folded his arms across his chest and looked at Qi Si with a cold smile. "Qiu Xin told me. Your faction's main quest is to eliminate all humans. What are you planning to do next? Kill me outright, or turn me into a tiger's ghost too?
"Since I was still able to leave the bamboo forest as a human, that proves you don't intend to turn me into a tiger's ghost. That leaves only one option..."
"No. You're far more valuable than you think." Qi Si shook his head, cutting Tang Yu off. "What you do next will determine whether Teacher Luo and the others, as well as Lin Ya, can survive."
Tang Yu raised a brow. "Heh. Since you've put it that way, I suppose I'll listen closely."
Qiu Xin expressionlessly gripped the back of Tang Yu's neck, dutifully playing the role of his captor.
Lin Chen stood beside Qi Si with his eyes unfocused. His soul had clearly been gone for a while.
Bamboo leaves rustled as they fell like snow, spreading a thin layer across the ground. On the other side lay rotting flesh and white bones.
Standing amid the bloody mud, Qi Si turned to Lin Chen and spoke gently. "Lin Ya, you still have the [Top Student's Note], right? Take it out."
Lin Chen blankly did as he was told.
Qi Si ordered, "Use [Pilgrim's Blessing] on yourself, then ask: 'Which clue is key to killing the tiger demon?'"
``` [Name: Pilgrim's Blessing]
[Type: Skill]
[Passive Effect: As one with devout faith, you are slightly luckier than ordinary people. When choosing one out of four, you have a fifty percent chance of guessing correctly. When faced with a fatal