You Went and Stabbed Yourself for Fun Again

Special Star Demons usually had small squads under them.

The Star Demons in those squads were never weak, and some were even at the Peak Nebula Level.

That was also why Zhang Hua had brought Ji Ziling and the others along.

When necessary, he would still need them to lend a hand.

"This special Star Demon appearing alone this time really is a little strange."

Zhang Hua pondered for a moment, then said, "But better to kill by mistake than let it slip away. Wait for my message at any time."

Everyone nodded and said nothing more.

After lunch, they split up again and headed for their assigned locations.

Zhang Hua swapped positions with those four people, while Ji Ziling and the others did not.

Jiang Changkong moved one step ahead and placed the stones with the carved marks along the path they had to take.

He had carved quite a few, afraid Ji Ziling and the others might fail to notice them.

The three of them walked on without paying much attention to the ground.

However, martial artists had sharp eyes, and Peak Nebula Level martial artists had extremely keen vision.

On top of that, Jiang Changkong had deliberately placed them there, so Ying Yanxue and Ji Ziling, who were walking at the front, spotted them at once.

They kicked the stones over as if nothing had happened, as though everything were normal, and kept walking.

Huang Mingye followed behind, unaware of the situation. Seeing them kick the stones, he did not say anything.

These two super top students were both in a bad mood. If he dared run his mouth, he would be the one getting kicked.

When they arrived at their original position, Huang Mingye set down the sphere and hid in the weeds to wait.

"My stomach hurts. I'm going to relieve myself," Ying Yanxue said.

"Senior, you..."

"What, do you really want to monitor me every second?"

Ji Ziling's pretty face turned cold as she said icily, "Believe it or not, I'll slaughter you."

Huang Mingye immediately wilted and said weakly, "I just wanted to remind you that it's already been lit. Be careful of Star Demons."

Ying Yanxue left directly. Her steps looked slow, but she was moving extremely fast.

In less than a few breaths, she arrived at the place where the marks had been earlier.

There were still some stones extending into the weeds, and Ying Yanxue walked straight over.

She was puzzled. This mark was hers, but she had not carved it, and neither had Ji Ziling.

Could it be Zhou Wen?

Before long, a figure appeared, crouching in the weeds and using them as cover.

Ying Yanxue said in surprise, "Jiang Changkong?"

She still remembered very clearly how Jiang Changkong had come to rescue them before.

These past few days, Ji Ziling had also talked to her about him, saying he was extremely loyal and a true brother.

He had dared to come to the rescue alone, all by himself. It could be said that for his brother, he had disregarded life and death.

Besides, there truly were not many men who could earn Ji Ziling's regard.

So Ying Yanxue also had a fairly good impression of Jiang Changkong.

"Senior Ying Yanxue."

Jiang Changkong nodded and said, "I thought Senior Ziling would come over."

"Why haven't you left?"

Ying Yanxue frowned slightly. "This place is very dangerous. Leave immediately."

"It's fine. I know students from Kexiang. They gave me a compass."

Jiang Changkong took out the Primordial Martial Compass and said, "With this thing, avoiding danger won't be a problem."

Ying Yanxue's expression eased slightly as she said, "Go back first. We still need some time."

"I'll only go back after a while. I want to kill more Star Demons."

Jiang Changkong shook his head.

"I have something I need your help with."

Ying Yanxue's expression grew urgent as she said, "After you return to the school, immediately go find Vice Principal Chen Hua.

Tell him to send people here to save Zhou Wen."

"Save Zhou Wen? What happened to Brother Wen?"

Jiang Changkong's heart lurched. Hadn't Zhou Wen gone back?

Could it be that something had happened again?

Ying Yanxue's expression was ugly. "Zhang Hua already knew Zhou Wen was following us. He secretly had Chen Sanyan keep an eye on him."

"We can't leave. We have to help him hunt Star Demons, or he'll kill Zhou Wen."

So that was it. Chen Sanyan had not forgotten to kill Zhou Wen; he had kept him alive to threaten them.

"Uh, Brother Wen has already gone back."

Jiang Changkong paused, then took out his phone. "If you don't believe me, call him."

Ying Yanxue: "..."

He had gone back?

How had he gone back?

Would Chen Sanyan let him go back?

After taking the phone, Ying Yanxue did not make a call. She started a video chat instead.

"Senior Yanxue," Zhou Wen said excitedly.

Ying Yanxue said, "You went back?"

Zhou Wen said excitedly, "I'm on the way back. Senior Yanxue, it's really great that you're all right."

Smack.

She hung up and handed the phone back to Jiang Changkong, a hint of coldness flashing across her pretty face. "Zhang Hua, you're dead!"

Jiang Changkong: "..."

Was she getting ready to lay all her cards on the table?

Was she planning to go back and beat Zhang Hua senseless?

A moment later, Ying Yanxue calmed down again. "Let's wait a little longer. There's already news about the special Star Demon. I'm going to make sure he doesn't get the special Star Stone."

"Senior, if you take Zhang Hua out, I'm afraid you'll have to silence the witnesses too," Jiang Changkong reminded her carefully.

There was something else he did not say. If these two seniors could take the fallout...

Then he would go chop Zhang Hua up right now, without another word.

"Ahem. Zhang Hua is still one of the school's elites. We can't kill him."

Ying Yanxue coughed lightly and said, "However, getting the special Star Stone won't be that easy for him."

Jiang Changkong said excitedly, "We're stealing the special Star Stone?"

Ying Yanxue shook her head slightly. "We can't steal it. He was the one who discovered it, after all. Others can steal it, but we can't."

Jiang Changkong did not know what to say. They could not steal it, and they could not kill him. He had no idea what there was to talk about.

After thinking for a moment, Ying Yanxue said again, "Since you don't want to leave and you have the Primordial Martial Compass, you'll be fine as long as you're careful."

"Now that Zhou Wen isn't in danger, stay nearby. If anything happens, come find us. No one can touch you."

"Got it. Thank you, Senior," Jiang Changkong said.

"I'll head back first." Ying Yanxue turned and left, then added, "I'll have Ziling come find you in a bit."

Jiang Changkong watched her leave and waited for Ji Ziling to arrive.

Ying Yanxue returned to Ji Ziling's side, whispered something in her ear, then fell silent.

A hint of delight flashed through Ji Ziling's eyes, and she left at once.

Huang Mingye glanced over and did not dare say anything.

"Good brother."

With a broad smile on her face, Ji Ziling came to his side and patted his shoulder like an old big brother.

Jiang Changkong's expression stiffened slightly. Did she not know how to be gentler?

When she touched his wound, he grimaced again.

"What's wrong?"

Ji Ziling withdrew her hand and looked at him with concern.

Jiang Changkong said indifferently, "It's nothing. Just a small injury. It's almost healed."

"Let me take a look, brother." Ji Ziling frowned. "Where's the wound? I'll treat it for you."

Only then did Jiang Changkong remember Ji Ziling's healing ability.

The wound had scabbed over, but with healing, it could recover quickly without leaving a scar.

He pulled his clothes open, revealing the scar.

Ji Ziling took one look and tossed out a healing spell. "A knife wound? Did you stab yourself for fun again?"

Jiang Changkong: "..."

Don't mess around. It wasn't like he was a masochist. He had not stabbed himself in ages.

"No, that's not right. You wouldn't be this ruthless to yourself. This went clean through."

Ji Ziling glanced at his back, and her expression darkened. "Talk. Who hurt you? They dared hurt my brother? Do they have a death wish?"

"Chen Sanyan did it. We fought before."

Jiang Changkong did not hide it. The man was dead anyway. "I'm fine now. You handle your business. I'll kill some Star Demons and pick up some Star Stones."

"Chen Sanyan. When he shows up, I'll definitely avenge you."

Ji Ziling snorted and said, "As for Star Stones, Zhang Hua and the others have plenty."

Jiang Changkong's heart stirred. "Senior... no, what does my brother mean?"

"I've figured out which backpacks they're keeping their Star Stones in. When the special Star Demon appears, there's no way he'll fight with a backpack on."

Ji Ziling smiled faintly and said, "When the time comes, I'll take the chance to kick it farther away. Brother, you take it, and we'll split it afterward."

It was a very good proposal. Jiang Changkong was tempted.

There had to be plenty of Star Stones in those people's backpacks. Zhang Hua's would have even more, and of better quality.

Maybe he could make a rapid improvement all at once.

The only pity was that they had to wait until everything fell into chaos. Otherwise, should he lend a hand?