One Thing Truly Countered Another

Zhang Xiaohua watched as Little Yellow failed to consume that white thing. The thing tirelessly rammed against his defensive light barrier. Though the barrier had some effect against the black mist, it shattered after only two or three blows from this thing.

Neither the Prajna Heavy Sword nor the Chasing Dreams small sword had accomplished anything. The Dragon Binding Ring would presumably be useless as well, so Zhang Xiaohua could only set his hopes on the few offensive jade talismans he had. After all, he still did not know how to use the little shield, little mirror, or, hm, that golden hairpin he had recently obtained. Even the bracelet of thirty-six beads around his wrist could only serve as decoration.

Zhang Xiaohua had already made up his mind. If the fire talismans did not work, he would turn and run. Little Yellow had already consumed quite a bit, so letting it have its fill would be enough repayment for calling him Mother!

Reaching out, Zhang Xiaohua grabbed a fire talisman and hurled it out. It flew right ahead of the white thing. With a soft pop, a cluster of flames rose and landed squarely on the white thing. Then a sight that delighted Zhang Xiaohua appeared: where the heavy sword and small sword had stabbed only empty air, the flame burned a small hole into it. Unfortunately, the flame vanished in a flash, and the small hole disappeared immediately afterward.

Good! Zhang Xiaohua cried inwardly. Since it could burn a small hole, that proved it was effective. Even if its power was insufficient, it was still better than stabbing at nothing.

The flame appeared and promptly went out. The white thing seemed to freeze for a moment, somewhat hesitant, but it immediately let out another "piercing" cry and flew toward