Chapter 878

1019 Are You Not Ashamed?

Regarding Chen Ang's words, the Butterfly race dared not give any response, because they knew that Chen Ang hadn't said a single wrong word, and in their hearts, they also acknowledged his statement. But they were not the boss and could not make decisions, so they dared not speak.

They didn't speak, but Wan Shitong and Huang Yu spoke first.

"Sect Master Qing Mei, our boss is right. Why don't you go back first? We will definitely not shortchange you on the promised reward, so don't get involved here," Wan Shitong said.

"That's right. Look at you, whining all the way here. Where is there any sign of someone who can accomplish great things? I really don't understand why your Butterfly race sent you out; you're just delaying things."

Hearing the words of the two, Qing Mei was so angry she almost fainted.

With her hands on her hips, she straightened her back.

"Who said I'm holding the team back? I was just giving an opinion; if you don't agree, then don't! Everything can be discussed properly. To gang up on a woman, aren't you ashamed?"

Hearing her words, Chen Ang's brow furrowed a bit more.

"Qing Mei, I think I have made myself very clear. If you are dissatisfied with my decision, you can leave tomorrow at dawn, or even now. I will never stop you. If you don't want to leave, then try not to give opinions. Just listen to whatever I say. I am only focused on getting the fragments and don't want anything else. If you don't cooperate, there is no point in continuing to work together."

"Cooperate then, it's just a small matter, why make such a big fuss? Let me tell you, don't look at me as a woman; I am definitely not someone who holds people back! If you don't believe me, let's wait and see!"

After speaking, Qing Mei called her subordinates to rest on the side, completely ignoring them.

Seeing her like this, Chen Ang sighed helplessly, but didn't say anything more.

The night passed in silence. At dawn, Chen Ang was the first to open his eyes.

Looking at the brightness on the horizon, he stretched his limbs.

At this moment, Qing Mei woke up in a start and came to his side.

"Chen Ang, when are we continuing our journey?"

Looking at her, Chen Ang asked earnestly: "Are you really determined to stay?"

"Nonsense, otherwise why would I ask you when we are continuing the journey?"

"Did you take my words from last night to heart?"

Hearing this, Qing Mei's face turned red, and she waved her hand impatiently: "Can you stop being so long-winded? Don't bring up things that have already been settled. When are we leaving? We'll prepare."

Knowing she had made up her mind, Chen Ang said softly: "The sky is bright, let's go now and see if we can climb to the top tonight."

"Fine, I'll go call them now."

Half an incense stick of time later, the group climbed upwards again.

With yesterday's experience, their actions today were slightly smoother. By noon, they could vaguely see the mountain peak.

Looking up at the peak, Wan Shitong's expression was very excited.

"Boss, I really didn't expect us to be able to climb here so smoothly. It's truly such a sense of achievement!"

"That's right. This mountain looks extremely towering from the foot; it doesn't look like something that can be climbed in two days. I didn't expect us to do it. I'm actually a bit excited."

Looking at their proud expressions, Chen Ang said with a smile: "We haven't reached the peak yet; you're excited a bit too early. Let's go, let's continue."

As soon as the words fell, everyone stood up again.

As he stood up, Huang Yu's body tilted to the right.

His foot slipped, and he was instantly shocked, subconsciously wanting to grab the person in front!

Just as his hand was about to touch Wan Shitong, he seemed to suddenly think of something and pulled his hand back abruptly.

With a pull of force, he felt half his body go empty, and his whole person seemed to spin, instantly falling into a vast expanse of white.

Subconsciously, he reached out and grabbed forward, his hands firmly hooking onto a rock!

"Boss, save me!"

A loud roar caused the surrounding snow to fall continuously.

Hearing this sound, Chen Ang turned his head in a hurry, but looking back, where was Huang Yu's shadow?

In an instant, everyone's hearts rose to their throats.

"Huang Yu, where are you?!"

With Wan Shitong's loud roar, a lot more snow fell around them.

At this moment, Huang Yu, who was holding the rock tightly, gave a response.

"I'm on your right, under this rock on the right!"

Hearing this, Wan Shitong subconsciously wanted to run over there, but as soon as he moved, his arm was held tightly by Chen Ang.

Looking at Chen Ang, Wan Shitong was so anxious that sweat broke out on his forehead.

"Boss, Huang Yu is right there, why are you holding me! Save him!"

Sensing the changes around them, Chen Ang's face was extremely serious, and he deliberately lowered his voice: "The surrounding snow shows signs of collapsing; we cannot act rashly!"

Reminded by him, everyone finally noticed that large chunks of snow were beginning to have cracks. If they were not careful, Huang Yu could easily be knocked down the cliff by this snow!

For a moment, everyone felt their hearts pounding like drums, at a loss, completely not knowing what to do.

At this moment, Chen Ang let go of Wan Shitong and told them all to retreat.

Hearing his words, everyone began to act cautiously.

Following their movements, the snow also changed vaguely, but the change was minimal and harmless.

After everyone retreated, Chen Ang began to move forward cautiously, but after only a few steps, the snow under his feet immediately cracked!

Looking at that huge accumulation of snow, his heart rose to his throat. Subconsciously, a stream of internal Qi flew out from his hand, directly blocking under the snow block!

Huang Yu was right under that rock; he couldn't let the snow fall even a little, otherwise, any bit of snow could very likely take Huang Yu's life!

Seeming to sense Chen Ang's dilemma, Huang Yu said softly: "Boss, don't be anxious yet. This rock is still quite sturdy. With my strength, I should be able to hold on for a while longer. You don't need to worry about me for now."

Although Huang Yu said so, everyone's worry did not diminish at all.

Just as Chen Ang was caught in a dilemma, Qing Mei suddenly stepped forward, looking at him earnestly: "Chen Ang, I am the lightest among us, and my strength is only second to yours. I can go save him."

"You... can you?"

"Why not? I am the lightest, and my strength is not weak. As long as I am careful, I can walk to him. Then I will straighten my body, and you can hold me without much movement. I hold him, you hold me, isn't that fine?"

"This is very dangerous, because you two might fall together."

"I know, but I'm not afraid. Didn't you say last night that we should have team spirit? Now is the time to show team spirit. I, a woman, am not afraid; what are you afraid of?"

Facing Qing Mei's questioning, Chen Ang pursed his lips and said: "If this were me, I wouldn't be afraid, but..."

"But what but? Saving people is urgent, why do you have so much nonsense?!"

One sentence directly rendered Chen Ang speechless.

Seeing him not speak, Qing Mei felt a little happy and lifted her leg to walk forward.

At this moment, Chen Ang suddenly reached out and grabbed her arm firmly.

"You... what are you doing?" The sudden contact made Qing Mei's face flush, and her words were not smooth.

"Don't be anxious, wait a moment."

After speaking, Chen Ang turned to everyone and said: "Take off your belts and hand them to me gently, hurry!"

As soon as the words fell, he took off his own belt and tied it around Qing Mei's waist with nimble hands.

Watching his belt tied around her waist, Qing Mei's face turned even redder.

"What are you doing?"

"Saving a life. Later I will tie all the belts together, one end on your waist, one end in my hand. Then you only need to be responsible for holding Huang Yu. As long as you can hold him, no matter if the snow collapses or not, I have a way to save you both up."

Learning that he did this to save her life, Qing Mei nodded vigorously: "Don't worry, I will definitely be able to hold him!"

After tying everyone's belts tightly together, Chen Ang finally let go of her arm.

After taking a deep breath, Qing Mei began to move forward cautiously.

At this moment, on the cliff, Huang Yu's forehead was already covered in sweat, and his two arms were sore and swollen, clearly a sign that his internal energy was about to be exhausted.

Even so, he still did not call for help.

He heard all of Chen Ang and the others' conversation. He knew everyone was trying to find a way to save him, so he didn't make a sound, because he didn't want to add trouble to everyone. Even as death approached, he gritted his teeth and held on alone.

Just as Huang Yu felt he was about to lose his grip, a face suddenly appeared over the rock.

"Huang Yu, hold my hand, hurry! Hurry!"

Seeing Huang Yu's condition, Qing Mei was extremely anxious, her arm stretched straight, wishing she could just reach over and grab him.

Looking at that small hand, Huang Yu couldn't care about anything else. The instinct to survive made him grab Qing Mei's hand, using his last bit of strength to hold her!

Sensing the force on her hand, Qing Mei held him tightly with both hands, then shouted excitedly: "Chen Ang, I've got him!"

The sharp female voice suddenly rang out, and the peace that had been maintained for so long was shattered in this instant!