Looking at that terrifying face, Qin Ze felt as though all the blood in his body was about to freeze. His terror knew no bounds.
He backed away desperately, his trembling hand pounding the Green-Skinned Little Drum.
But Bai Ling was affected for only a brief moment, freezing slightly. Those few strikes, however, exhausted Qin Ze's true qi. Even frantically stuffing Spirit-Gathering Pills into his mouth with his other hand did no good.
"No... don't... don't come any closer..."
His face was deathly pale, and his back was drenched in cold sweat.
But after retreating a few steps, Qin Ze was stunned to discover that Bai Ling looked panicked too. She merely glanced at him before shooting backward toward the distant woods, seemingly trying to escape.
Boom!!!
Another tremendous crash rang out as something slammed into the ground ahead.
In the darkness, a tall figure emerged from the billowing dust, his gaze indifferent and his presence oppressive. Standing there with his arms folded, he completely blocked Bai Ling's escape route.
The female ghost crouched halfway to the ground like a wild beast, dangerous snarls coming from her mouth, yet her body involuntarily edged backward.
"Don't be scared, Young Master Qin! I'm coming to save you!"
Jiang Chen suddenly spoke, his voice carrying a hint of urgency and concern. He sounded so heartfelt and sincere that anyone listening could not help feeling warmed.
Yet he advanced as slowly as an old lady taking a stroll. Anyone who did not know better would have thought he was out for a walk after dinner.
"It's you?!" Qin Ze was startled at first.
He had never imagined that their group contained such an expert hiding his abilities.
Once he saw the man's movements, however, he caught on and gritted his teeth. This bastard was