In the snowfield holy ground, Jiang Xiao, who was slashing with his sword, suddenly gritted his teeth and sent a white Ghoul flying with a sullen expression.
This action made second last secretly surprised. Jiang Xiao actually didnât defend the corner of the holy ground but rushed out with his sword.
Five counter-current lights were thrown out from his body again, and four white ghouls and one white Ghoul witch were stunned on the spot.
The bodies of the five creatures of other dimensions trembled violently, clearly having entered a state of leveling up.
Jiang Xiao charged forward and waved his giant sword repeatedly, releasing all the green glow. All of a sudden, the White ghouls that were swarming forward were all flipped over.
Not only were they flipped over, but Jiang Xiaoâs blade also attacked their vital parts. Under the effects of the powerful attack of green glow, the group of thick-skinned white ghouls died one after another.
Second last could sense that Jiang Xiao was acting strangely and she yelled,ââLittle Jiang.â
He saw that the young man was harvesting star beads frantically without any intention of retreating.
After losing Jiang Xiaoâs protection, second last, who was in the corner, began to be harassed by the White ghouls and had no choice but to join the battle.
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This brass-quality creature couldnât bring her any trouble, but Jiang Xiaoâs actions made her a little worried.
âRoar!â A white Ghoul charged towards second last and tried to tear her apart with its sharp claws.
Second lastâs body suddenly turned into a mist, which was torn apart by the White ghouls. The thick mist drifted away and appeared behind Jiang Xiao.
âLittle Jiang.â Second lastâs hoarse voice was heard again, and the thick fog instantly pieced together to form a human figure that patted Jiang Xiao on the shoulder.
Jiang Xiaoâs subconscious action was to turn sideways and elbow the person behind him.
The movement was very small, but the speed of the elbow strike was extremely fast, carrying a little green light.
Second lastâs eyes narrowed and her body turned into mist again, escaping the fate of being sent flying by the elbow.
The fog penetrated Jiang Xiaoâs body and formed in front of him.
It was also at this moment that a giant blade suddenly stopped on her forehead.
Jiang Xiaoâs face was sullen and he held the handle of the sword tightly with both hands while staring at the person in front of him.
It was shocking and dangerous.
Second last stared at Jiang Xiaoâs eyes and said,ââLetâs talk. â
Jiang Xiao hesitated for a moment and waved his hand, after which the door of the ruins of calamity and shadow opened instantly. He then walked in.
Second last strode forward and followed him in.
Just before the gate of the ruins of calamity closed, another group of white ghouls rushed in.
They bared their fangs and brandished their claws, their eyes filled with ferocity.
Second last raised her silver spear and a strong gust of wind with frost blew them away.
In a corner far away, Xiao Xiao, who was lying down, stood up hurriedly. With a cry of joy, she ran over, only to find that something was wrong.
Its good friend did not seem to be in the mood to play with it today.
Jiang Xiao loosened his grip and the sword fell to the ground. He then sat on the ground.
Second last looked around and swept her long spear, blowing the lava Ghoul witches and Savage witches to the other side.
âPhew âŠâ Jiang Xiao took a deep breath and placed a hand on his forehead before wiping his face with all his might, as if he was trying to make himself more awake.
âHeâs dead,â Second last walked towards Jiang Xiao and looked down at him while speaking in a hoarse voice.
âYes.â Jiang Xiao grinned and sat cross-legged on the ground. He placed his elbow on his knee and rested his face on one hand. He then tilted his head and closed his eyes.
Second last said calmly,âseven days. Thatâs a long time.â
Thatâs right,
Seven days was a long time.
If you know what Iâve been through in the past seven days, youâll think itâs been even longer.
Ever since Jiang Xiaowu encountered the group of white Ghoul witches led by the White Ghoul witches, a Great Escape had begun.
Fortunately, when the White Ghoul witch discovered Jiang Xiaowu, she was under the cliff, which gave Jiang Xiaowu some time to escape.
However, as natural hunters, the White Ghoul witch and its white Ghoul underlings had keen instincts and an extreme desire for prey.
Jiang Xiaowu had dodged the enemyâs pursuit time and time again, but she was discovered by the enemy again and again.
The absolute difference in physical fitness made Jiang Xiaowu feel miserable. In the seven days that she had been dealing with the âhuntersâ, Jiang Xiaowu had longed to have a STAR technique more than once. Even if it were any one of them, perhaps her situation would not be so bad.
Thatâs right, the worst that could happen was death.
It was easy to say, but if anyone had personally experienced it, they would probably not be able to stand there and talk like this.
What made Jiang Xiaowu feel even more defeated was that the ânightâ that she had engraved all along the way had become useless.
The next time he went to the upper dimension, he didnât know where he would be teleported to. The snowy plains in the upper dimension were so vast that it made him feel despair.
Second last looked down at Jiang Xiao indifferently and said,ââYouâve already done very well. You donât have to do this. â
Jiang Xiao sat cross-legged, but he lowered his elbow and hung his head. He then expressed assent.
Second last frowned slightly. She could hear a perfunctory tone in his voice, and even ⊠He was dissatisfied.
Second last asked,âwhy?â
âWhatâs the meaning?âJiang Xiao asked.
âWhat?â second last asked with raised eyebrows.
Jiang Xiao lowered his head and said in a soft voice,ââWhatâs the point of me doing this?â
Second last looked at Jiang Xiao quietly and did not respond.
Jiang Xiao shook his head and said,âmy plan was reckless. I donât have the ability to draw a map. I donât even have the ability to protect myself. Iâm running away all the time.â
So what if they found him? I Canât Find My Way Home either. Do I have to say hello to them? Listen to their stories? Ask them if they had any unfinished last wishes? Is there anyone else you need to take care of?â
Second last suddenly squatted down and touched Jiang Xiaoâs cheek with one hand. She then raised his face and said,ââPerhaps, meeting them is the meaning.â
She knew that he wasnât angry at her, but was blaming himself, or even denying himself.
Looking at Jiang Xiaoâs silent expression, second last sighed and said,ââThe star warriorâs education system has turned us into people who value results. But in this world, not everything would have an end.
Have you ever thought that the process of finding them is the process of realizing the value of your life?â
Jiang Xiao moved his head and broke free from her hand. He lowered his head again and said,ââIncluding the last time, Iâve died 29 times. Other than the one time I saw a wooden house, I only saw snow for the other 28 times. Only snow.â
Looking at Jiang Xiaoâs desolate appearance, second last was surprised to find that her heart ached a little.
In the past 26 years of her life, she had rarely felt this way. The last time she felt this way, she was still an innocent child and had not yet begun this cold career.
Second last said softly,âletâs go back. The uniqueness of the upper dimension has determined that you can only fight alone. When you are strong enough, we will return here. â
Jiang Xiao shook his head and said,âthere are still a few days left. You can rest here. Iâll go out and get some star beads. I can feel that the quality of green glow and endurance are improving.â
Upon hearing his words, second last rubbed Jiang Xiaoâs head gently.
Jiang Xiaoâs response gave her a lot of information, not only about the improvement in his strength, but also to tell her that he was not dissatisfied with the special training and did not lose himself in the endless killing. He just felt a little frustrated in the missions in the upper dimension.
He had only been defeated, but not completely crushed.
Second last stood up and looked around, only to feel that there was something wrong with the number of people around her. She said,ââLetâs go. Same old, Iâll accompany you. â
âLulu âŠâ Xiaoxiao finally found an opportunity to get closer and look at Jiang Xiao, who was sitting on the ground. It couldnât help but lean its head forward and rub it against Jiang Xiaoâs cheek.
Jiang Xiao touched its head while opening the internal star map, which showed the clear data:
Green glow, platinum quality level 8 (60/1000).
Endurance, platinum quality level 8 (60/1000)
According to the upgraded silver white Ghoul star beads, he would still need to slaughter nearly 200 white ghouls.
200?
Two days was enough. If he didnât need to rest, he could finish it in a day.
Second last said again,âreduce the number of Savage witches by three.â
After saying that, Xiaoxiao buried her head into Jiang Xiaoâs arms. She was clearly a horse, but she was acting like an ostrich âŠ
If the first death of two Savage witches could be considered a small failure to control the battlefield, then the death of another Savage witch in the following days could be considered a small dereliction of duty.
Jiang Xiao was also awoken by its small movements and exited the internal star map, feeling its big head constantly rubbing left and right in his arms while acting coy âŠ
Jiang Xiao looked up, only to see second lastâs fierce gaze instead of the chaotic battlefield.
Jiang Xiao held his little head in his arms and said,ââThis place is so small and there are so many monsters. Itâs inevitable to have casualties.â
Just as second last was about to say something, Jiang Xiao suddenly changed the subject and said,ââMaybe we should bring a hot air balloon in.â
âHot air balloon,â second last said.
âYes.â Jiang Xiao stroked Xiaoxiaoâs mane and said,âwhite ghouls and white Ghoul witches canât fly.â
However, second lastâs attention was really diverted. She said softly,ââYou want to lower the difficulty of your training.â
Jiang Xiao was stunned.
In an instant, he realized that he was different from second last.
Jiang Xiao entered with the intention of finding someone.
However, second last didnât have such a pure purpose. Apart from finding someone, did she also want Jiang Xiao to accept the experience? Endure all this suffering and tribulation?
âLuan Hongying, you want me to die,â Jiang Xiao said.
Second last pursed her lips. She rarely had such small movements because of her stiff facial expression.
âYou have an advantage that ordinary people donât have. Death will make you a powerful warrior.â She said.
Jiang Xiao raised his voice.âYouâve never died before. You donât know the specific effects.â
Second last said,âno, I died before. You were the one who saved me.â Itâs in this snowy plain, under this starry sky. â
Jiang Xiao frowned deeply.âSo, you think death is a rare experience?!â
Second last said,âit will make you work harder to live. Just like you said. Live harder.â
âHehe.â Jiang Xiao humphed and said,âthatâs you. Itâs only once.â You and I canât be compared. What if I get used to it?â
Second last shook her head and said with a determined look,ââI donât think so judging from your performance all this time. Youâll never get used to it. On the contrary, youâll realize that the price you have to pay every time is higher than the last. â
Jiang Xiao opened his mouth, but he didnât know how to respond.
Second last said,âone day, youâll move from the battlefield to the battlefield. Youâre destined to encounter difficulties, dangers, and desperation.â
Second last looked at Jiang Xiao quietly.âYouâll cherish everything you have.â She said.
âDo you think itâs our fate to be wrapped in horsehide?â Jiang Xiao asked.
âItâs an honor,âsecond last said softly after a moment of silence.
âSince itâs not fate, why are you so pessimistic?â Jiang Xiao asked.
Second lastâs face turned stiff again and she no longer had any expression or response.
She simply looked at Jiang Xiao quietly and placed one hand behind her head while twirling the dark red hair tie with her fingertips.
Looking at the child who had given her warmth time and time again, she silently said in her heart,â
Because, if that day really came,
I hope âŠ
Iâm the one with the glory, and youâre the one whoâs returning home.