Buzzz-
Another dazzling golden light flared, and Chen Wei was sent flying again, just as expected. This time, even his hair crown was knocked askew.
The time it took three incense sticks to burn was almost up.
Once time ran out, the hair the Great Sage had lent him would lose its effect. This was a capital offense he couldn't wash clean even if he jumped into the Heavenly River.
Inside, Yang Chan listened to the successive dull thuds outside, stamping her feet in anxiety.
How could a mere Golden Immortal force his way through an absolute seal laid by a Daluo Golden Immortal?
"Qingquan, give it up!" Unable to bear hearing him slam into the door again, Yang Chan called through it, "Hurry and leave! Second Brother is my own brother. At most, he'll lock me up for a while. He would never hurt me! If you keep ramming the door and alert the militia gods outside, you really won't be able to get away!"
"How could I possibly allow that!"
Chen Wei straightened his crooked hair crown and returned to the door, his voice resolute. "We serve together in Tongming Hall, and we have each other's backs! Lord Yang, don't underestimate our friendship!"
Leave?
If I leave now, all that bootlicking and all those displays of loyalty will have been for nothing.
I've already come this far. How can I give up halfway?
Chen Wei focused his mind, preparing for another assault. Just as he was about to charge headfirst into the door, inspiration struck.
"Wait!"
"Chan'er!"
"Can I use that lifesaving Brocade Pouch you gave me before?!"
Chen Wei hurriedly took out a Brocade Pouch. Yang Chan had given it to him earlier, saying it was meant to save his life.
Behind the door, Yang Chan froze