Chapter 164: Someone Seeks Death

Huo Shui Xian said in a low voice.

"The longevity pill to save Grandfather is on him; how can we leave?"

"We should go back and check, make sure Mr. Lin is alright!"

Tian listened, fell silent for a moment, then said.

"Miss Huo, it's very chaotic inside now; we should wait a bit before going in."

Huo Shui Xian pondered for a while and also nodded.

Just now the giant python suddenly attacked, causing the whole cavern to tremble, and many boulders collapsed.

Going in now is indeed not a good time; we can only wait.

The sky gradually darkened, mist rose in the forest, accompanied by the howls of many wild beasts.

Huo Shui Xian listened to those beasts' howls, and her expression changed slightly.

At this moment, Tian, a flame rose.

"Miss Huo, if you're cold, come sit over here."

Huo Shui Xian looked over and saw the firelight reflected on Tian's face, which looked somewhat terrifying.

At this moment, Tian's eyes flashed with a cold light, as if he glanced at Huo Shui Xian.

Such a gaze made Huo Shui Xian break out in gooseflesh all over.

She gathered her courage and said, "Mr. Yang, why don't we go in and take a look?"

At this point, she no longer used his code name, but directly addressed him as Mister.

Yang Zhi heard Huo Shui Xian's words and gave a light chuckle.

"Miss Huo, it's deep night now; we should wait until daytime to go in."

In these wild mountains and ridges, even someone as noble as Huo Shui Xian dares not throw a tantrum of a young lady.

She could only nod in agreement.

At this moment inside the cavern, Lin Yang sat cross-legged at the entrance, continuously absorbing spiritual energy.

By the latter part of the night, he suddenly opened his eyes.

All the spiritual energy gathered in his dantian, beginning to condense into a core.

When the first morning light appeared, Lin Yang let out a long whistle and formally achieved core formation.

After forming his core, he underwent a transformation of shedding the old self and being reborn.

The surrounding lake water was driven back by his powerful aura; he looked toward the cavern, pondered a moment, then entered it.

At the same time, outside the cavern.

Huo Shui Xian, who had not slept all along, said to Yang Zhi.

"Mr. Yang, it's dawn; let's go in and take a look."

The two of them again walked toward the cavern.

This time, Yang Zhi followed behind Huo Shui Xian.

He gazed at Huo Shui Xian's graceful figure, and a lecherous light appeared in his eyes.

"She is the Huo family's precious jewel; just to be able to enjoy her favor, even death would be worth it!"

While he was calculating in his mind, the two again arrived before the bridge.

Although the bridge is somewhat damaged now, it still looks passable.

"Mr. Yang, let's go over and see if there's anything on the altar."

Upon reaching the altar, Yang Zhi's eye sockets began to show bloodshot veins.

He could no longer restrain the evil thoughts in his heart.

"Miss Huo, you are so beautiful."

Yang Zhi's words made Huo Shui Xian shudder.

Since last night, she had noticed that Yang Zhi's gaze toward her had changed.

She anxiously came to the edge of the altar and looked toward the lake.

She wanted to see whether the giant python was still there.

Even if she were to die in the giant python's mouth, it would be better than being defiled.

"Mr. Yang, calm down a bit; these years the Huo family has not treated you poorly."

"What of it? I've also done plenty of work for the Huo family!"

Upon hearing this, Huo Shui Xian immediately became anxious.

She knew Yang Zhi intended to act against her.

She gritted her teeth and retreated to the edge of the altar.

"Don't come over, or I'll jump down."

"If I die here, the family will surely come to investigate; by then you won't be able to escape."

Yang Zhi licked his lips and said to Huo Shui Xian.

"Even if I let you go now, will you spare me?"

"Miss, I've been with you this long and still don't know what kind of person you are."

"Just let me have you; rest assured, afterward I'll go abroad directly, won't tell anyone, and won't affect your marriage alliance."

As Yang Zhi steadily approached, he still refused to let her go.

Huo Shui Xian glanced at the lake, gritted her teeth, and said.

"Impossible; I'd rather die than agree to you."

Saying that, she closed her eyes and leapt down.

Watching Huo Shui Xian, who would rather die than yield, Yang Zhi also burst out cursing.

Smelly bitch, you actually don't obey me!

As Huo Shui Xian fell into despair, she caught sight of a huge snake head out of the corner of her eye.

In her despair, she felt herself being embraced.

The moment she opened her eyes, she saw Lin Yang's side profile.

At that moment, Lin Yang held her in his arms.

Miss Huo, what's making you so unwilling to let go?

Before she could regain her composure, Lin Yang had already held her and brought her back to the altar.

Lin Yang stepped from the giant python's skull onto the altar.

Huo Shui Xian stared at Lin Yang, dazed.

As her emotions churned, Lin Yang suddenly spoke.

You still owe me money, so you can't die.

Those words instantly snapped Huo Shui Xian back to reality.

She exhaled a foul breath, regaining the composure of a noble young lady once more.

I will naturally pay Mr. Lin's fee.

Please, Mr. Lin, help me kill him!

Huo Shui Xian glared angrily at Yang Zhi.

Lin Yang looked at Yang Zhi, whose eyes were blood-red, and chuckled.

You've been infected by the Blood Evil Force—let me give you a layer.

He whistled, the giant python opened its blood‑stained jaws, and snapped up Yang Zhi in one gulp.

Seeing the giant python, Huo Shui Xian was too shocked to speak.

All right, let's go.

Huo Shui Xian blushed, looked at Lin Yang, and said.

I... my legs feel weak.

Lin Yang laughed, holding Huo Shui Xian as he headed for the cave entrance.

As they exited, Lin Yang made a hand seal with his right hand; the giant python turned into light, coiled around his arm, and faded into a tattoo.

As they walked into the forest, Huo Shui Xian was already asleep on Lin Yang's back.

Lin Yang gave a wry smile, took out his phone, and prepared to book a flight home.

Upon pulling out his phone, he saw he had dozens of missed calls and unread messages.

They were all from Zhao Feiyan and Lin Ying'er.

Lin Yang frowned and called back right away.

Hey, brother, your phone finally got through!

Hearing Lin Ying'er's anxious voice, Lin Yang finally breathed a sigh of relief.

What's going on? Is Feiyan sister with you?

Yes, Feiyan sister is with me!

Yesterday afternoon, a group claiming to be from the He family came to the school looking for me.

Seeing how menacing they looked, I slipped out of school.

Feiyan sister was also harassed by them; the peace talisman I gave her has been activated.

If it weren't for Sister Wei and Sister Lu bringing help, we might not have gotten home!

Lin Ying'er's voice trembled with fear and helplessness.

Brother, I'm terrified—I'm terrified I might never see you again. Where are you?

Hearing Lin Ying'er's helpless voice, Lin Yang's eyes blazed with killing intent.

Lin Ying'er's voice brought back the memory of the fire six years ago.

He would not let the tragedy of six years ago repeat itself.

No one is allowed to do that!

If anyone dares to try, he won't hesitate to exterminate their whole family!

The intense killing intent startled Huo Shui Xian awake.

Mr. Lin, what's going on?

Lin Yang said in a low voice: 'We're heading back to the southwest—someone's looking for death, and I'll oblige.'