Chapter 109: Change of Circumstances

"Are your injuries alright?" Li Lin asked Bai Bufan.

Bai Bufan shook his head: "It's fine, just superficial wounds, and Li Xunshou has already applied medicine for me."

"What about the others..."

Li Lin turned his head and saw that large red light cluster moving quickly in the distance; it must be Bai Zhiwei, Ding Yingqiu, and the rest.

Shortly after, they saw a small red light cluster suddenly break away from the group and move off quickly.

What is going on?

Did someone escape?

The three of Li Lin exchanged glances and ran toward the largest red light cluster.

Before long, they arrived at the location of the red light cluster, where four people were sitting.

"Uncle!" Bai Bufan ran over first.

Li Lin and Su Huafang followed behind.

All four were sitting cross-legged; seeing the three of Li Lin, they also breathed a sigh of relief.

Li Lin looked around and asked, "Where is Eunuch Qi?"

"He ran." Bai Yunfei said with a bitter smile.

Ding Yingqiu said helplessly: "That Eunuch Qi said he didn't want to push things to the extreme, gave each of us a palm strike, snatched my Bai Yu token, and then ran."

So that red light cluster was Eunuch Qi.

Su Huafang said in surprise: "He can actually use your Bai Yu token?"

"He probably secretly practiced a Yin cultivation method."

"But without Blood Rice, how can he resist the meridian stagnation caused by the Yin cultivation method?" Yan Han said.

"Actually, people in the temple can all receive some Blood Rice." Su Huafang explained: "The Zhenjun Temple is very Yin and cold; without Blood Rice, ordinary people can't endure it."

So that was the reason; thus, it made sense that Eunuch Qi could use a Yin cultivation method to activate the Bai Yu token.

At this moment, Bai Yunfei felt somewhat depressed: "Should we still go catch him? Now there is only one of him, and we have seven..."

Bai Zhiwei thought for a moment and said: "Let's go back. Eunuch Qi's strength exceeded our expectations; whether we can catch up is one thing, but if we force a pursuit and he waits for us like a hunter by a stump, we might all end up losing our lives at his hands."

That is indeed the logic.

Everyone agreed.

Su Huafang took out pills and had the four of them take them.

Ding Yingqiu took out protective barrier powder and drew a circle around herself and the others to prevent the Desolate Ghosts from drawing near.

The four began to sit cross-legged and heal their injuries.

Li Lin started a fire and sat beside it to warm himself.

It must be said that in the wilds, it gets quite cold late at night.

Su Huafang sat down beside him.

Li Lin asked in a low voice: "Your body has no problems."

"Don't worry, I can last quite a long time."

"Only half a year..."

Li Lin planned to cultivate the art of pill-refining rigorously after returning to see if he could create a pill capable of treating Yin energy penetrating the bones.

Su Huafang smiled indifferently.

But at that very moment, a small red light suddenly appeared in the distance, moving rapidly toward their direction.

Li Lin immediately stood up and shouted: "Something is wrong. Someone is coming; it might be Eunuch Qi returning."

The other five also immediately stood up and looked toward the distance.

That red light came very fast; before long, it appeared in front of them.

It was indeed Eunuch Qi.

At this moment, Eunuch Qi's face was filled with terror.

Everyone was quite surprised, and then their expressions changed drastically.

Eunuch Qi was a master, and also half a Spirit Hunter; what could it be that even he feared?

The answer immediately came to everyone's minds.

A Great Ghost!

Indeed, behind Eunuch Qi, there was indeed a transparent 'shadow' hanging.

Before it had truly approached, everyone already felt the Yin coldness rushing toward their faces.

Who knows where he provoked it from.

Li Lin shouted loudly: "Run."

Everyone immediately turned around, preparing to scatter and flee.

And at that very moment, Eunuch Qi suddenly made a move.

"Surging Waves Strike the Shore!"

He leaped high, his body carrying an exaggerated amount of Yuan Qi, and smashed down toward the front with sudden force, instantly clearing over everyone's heads.

After landing, the Yuan Qi scattered, producing an exaggerated shockwave.

All seven Spirit Hunters were blocked by this shockwave and then retreated several zhang.

At this moment, that Great Ghost was only about ten zhang away from them.

"Everyone, thank you for your lifesaving grace, ha ha."

After saying this, Eunuch Qi ran away.

And at this moment, the speed of that Great Ghost also slowed down; it stared at the seven Spirit Hunters.

This great apparition floated in midair, its long hair cascading down and spreading outward in all directions.

Its eyes were red, and it looked no different from a human.

Generally, the more human-shaped an apparition is, the weaker it becomes.

All the Taowu Zhenjun Li Lin had ever seen were... 'alien'.

But this does not mean that all human-shaped apparitions are weak.

This one before them was quite strong; otherwise, Eunuch Qi would not have fled.

The Spirit Hunters gathered together, staring at the great apparition before them.

The red light on the seven Bai Yu tokens formed a large perimeter, temporarily blocking the great apparition's approach.

But everyone knew this was only temporary, because the great apparition's innate resentment and yin energy were extremely heavy, slowly consuming the yang energy on the surface of their bodies.

It also consumed the stored blood qi within the Bai Yu tokens.

Meanwhile, the great apparition's hair grew wildly, already wrapping around half the arc of the red light sphere.

Everyone present were experienced Spirit Hunters.

Su Huafang took the lead, throwing out a silver-threaded copper bell.

The copper bell, carrying two wads of blood qi, was entangled by the great apparition's hair while still in midair.

"Attack together."

Bai Liwei shouted, charging forward second.

He threw a short knife, which bore faint green light spots... this was a poison specifically designed against apparitions.

Bai Bufan followed behind his uncle, then flicked out a cloud of cyan poison smoke, enveloping his own body.

When the great apparition's hair touched the poison smoke, it was actually eroded away.

Yan Han, Ding Ying, and Bai Yunfei also joined the attack.

The three each possessed their own unique supreme arts.

In an instant, light flashed wildly, and the great apparition was suddenly surrounded by the six; its long hair was chopped into shreds.

Li Lin did not advance; he was forming hand seals.

Soon, the great apparition's vast mass of long hair was hacked down until only a small tuft remained.

At this moment, the great apparition finally felt fear... What are Spirit Hunters? When dealing with endless wild apparitions, Spirit Hunters are very cowardly.

When dealing with powerful martial artists, Spirit Hunters are also inadequate.

But when dealing with a visible, tangible great apparition like this, Spirit Hunters are incredibly excited.

The great apparition turned to float away, and just then, Li Lin's Fallen Thunder Incantation... was completed.

A streak of cyan-red lightning descended, striking the great apparition's body; its form became even more translucent, and it immediately crashed to the ground, emitting a hideous scream.

The six Spirit Hunters seized the opportunity, rushing forward to pummel the fallen great apparition.

About five breaths later, the great apparition vanished.

Several pieces of yin energy stones lay on the ground.

Su Huafang picked them up and counted: "It's actually a cultivated great apparition, a profit, but there are only six pieces!"

There are seven of us here, making it hard to divide.

Ding Yingqiu waved her hand: "I'll pass... my Bai Yu token is gone, and later you'll have to protect me anyway, so consider this my contribution of favor."

Everyone laughed.

The six yin energy stones were distributed into everyone's hands.

Li Lin turned his head, seeing that red dot in the distance still moving rapidly; it seemed almost impossible to catch up.

But then Li Lin frowned: "Wait, that's wrong, he seems to be turning back."

Everyone gathered together, standing on a higher rock, looking into the distance, all frowning slightly.

Bai Yunfei landed last.

Su Huafang said: "Let's escape separately. Together, we might not be a match for Eunuch Qi, but if we separate, he can only chase one. If it really comes to it, I'll cover the rear; after all, I'm the oldest and have lived long enough... uh..."

He looked down, seeing the blood-stained long sword piercing out from his chest, and his eyes widened.

(End of Chapter)