Steadily walking to Shen Qingqiu's room, "Luo Binghe" stepped in to see him lying peacefully against the pillow of the bed. Soft breathes exited from those supple lips and a few strands of his silky black hair fell slowly off of his shoulders.

As if mesmerised, "Luo Binghe" stood still and gazed upon this foreign Shizun of his - this person, this man who was the total opposite of his own master. Snapping out of his thoughts, "Luo Binghe" frowned slightly and looked down upon the sleeping man.

No, this difference is only a bonus - to think that I would be able to torment this Shizun again is purely for amusement. This doesn't mean anything. Just because this Shen Qingqiu is kindhearted does not mean anything. Anything.

Reasoning out with himself, "Luo Binghe" reached over and pulled Shen Qingqiu into his arms and lifted his face. Creasing his brows, Shen Qingqiu opened his eyes groggily. Then without any time to react, a bell was attached to his handcuffs. With every movement, Shen Qingqiu's location could be discerned through the tinkling of the bell.

"Follow me." "Luo Binghe" commanded.

Seeing the unwilling and cautious expression from Shen Qingqiu, "Luo Binghe" explained, "I'm heading out. Shizun will surely accompany this disciple, right?"

Being pierced by the cold glint in "Luo Binghe's" eyes, Shen Qingqiu could only stare, dumbfounded.

As if you're giving me a chance to refuse!

System!!!!

Bing-mei!!!!

Help me! Help this Shizun, this master cannot handle the original YY novel's blackened protagonist ah! So selfish, two faced and evil!

However thinking back to his words again, Shen Qingqiu realised that they were going outside. Perhaps, this Shizun can escape....? Such a fleeting thought crossed his mind until he heard the tinkle of his shackles. The sound, as if reminding him that there was no escape, unintentionally crushed his hopes.

Dragging his feet behind "Luo Binghe", Shen Qingqiu was told to wait until he saw a beautiful yet elegant lady walking towards them. Upon seeing them, or rather "Luo Binghe", she bowed respectfully and greeted.

"Right, what is your name again?" "Luo Binghe's" detached voice made the lady flinch and then bowed again.

"This one is called Xing Jiang. This one thanks your majesty's benevolence for this opportunity."

".....No need to worry, just follow my lead." Beaming a smile that didn't reach his eyes, "Luo Binghe" responded as he unsheathed Xin Mo and slashed the air.

Reluctantly following "Luo Binghe" to the portal, Shen Qingqiu reached the other end of the destination, greeted by a forest. With the party of three landing onto the ground, Xin Mo's portal closed. However, Shen Qingqiu widened his eyes from the sight in front of him.

Forests that were usually lush green in colour, with the warm sunlight reflecting against them contrasted to the current dark and corroded trees. The so called forest in front of them seemed more like the entrance for a demonic entity. The eerie purple black mist that was surrounding the entire area shortened the vision within the forest.

"Stay close." A single command was given from "Luo Binghe" as he activated one of his magic weapons. With a clear barrier surrounding the three, they slowly entered the forest. Shen Qingqiu, with a hint of confusion in his eyes, currently had no idea what was going on.

As if reading his mind, "Luo Binghe" stated, "the mist has poisonous properties. Although harmless to mortals, cultivators will be affected." Looking back at Shen Qingqiu and smiling, he continued, "so don't think you can leave, Shizun~."

Flinching but then avoiding "Luo Binghe's" gaze, Shen Qingqiu reached out to touch the barrier whilst he was not watching. However, the barrier that was activated seemed to not allow anyone to leave anyway. Shen Qingqiu felt as if he was being trapped inside. Xing Jiang's attempts in starting a conversation with "Luo Binghe" was cruelly shut down with a smile. With "Luo Binghe" in the front and Xing Jiang next to him, Shen Qingqiu could clearly feel the stifling pressure arising from the silence. Although looking forwards, Shen Qingqiu could perceive that he was being watched by "Luo Binghe". On the other hand, the lady who seemed expressionless was staring daggers into Shen Qingqiu which also made him uncomfortable.

Putting his thoughts about escaping to the very back of his mind, Shen Qingqiu glanced around. At this point, the mist surrounding the forest had somehow turned into fog. Some talismans were used midway due to the lack of light. It began to become suspicious when the end could not be seen. They were walking, but it seemed endless.

Sometimes slowing down, sometimes changing paths, "Luo Binghe" led the three further into the fog. Although the barrier kept the poisonous mist out of their range, with the fog being so dense, there was only purple and black streaks floating around them.

Suddenly, "Luo Binghe" stopped abruptly and narrowed his eyes. Standing tall with authority, he stared sharply at the slight movements inside the fog. Fluently touching his magic weapon, the barrier expanded itself into a larger range almost instantly. There were slow crunching sounds of bushes and trees being destroyed, accompanied with minor shakes of the ground. A large shadow approached, emitting a more dense and frightening aura.

Emerging from the fog appeared a mutated boar. Its most prominent features were the large protruding tusks and the vastly excessive amounts of demonic aura surrounding it. Perhaps due to the poison, or it's nature, it had a hideous form. Patches of its body presented its bones and organs beneath the skin, uncovered from its fur. These areas in particular carried a hideous smell and was also disturbing to the eyes. The flesh that was entangled to the bone looked rotten, with a green liquid pouring out and corroding the grass wherever the boar went.

With gleaming red eyes and a pitch black coat of fur, this boar screeched at the puny humans in front of it. As of being provoked, "Luo Binghe" smirked and placed his hand onto his sword, never once looking away from this monster. Perhaps deeming the boar as noisy, "Luo Binghe" unsheathed Xin Mo and in one stroke, sliced the boar vertically into half. Because of the clean slice, the two halves of the boar did not have much blood soaking the floor.

Swinging his blade again, "Luo Binghe" swatted the boar's filthy blood off of Xin Mo.

"My Lord!" Xing Jiang shouted, causing "Luo Binghe" to take quick steps backwards to dodge the incoming attack. The boar that had been cleanly sliced had its flesh stretching and connecting, slowly bringing its body back together. In no time, this monster had regenerated itself in full restoration. Bringing down his blade again, "Luo Binghe" slashed the boar by its neck, beheading it. Of course, the beast regenerated itself again. The repeat of hacking and regenerating was endless.

Although "Luo Binghe" was always able to constantly attack, after time, the boar adapted to "Luo Binghe's" slashes and also managed to score some counterattacks. Seeing that the human's attacks were becoming slower after each hour, the boar charged itself forward. Dodging upwards, "Luo Binghe" frustratingly waved Xin Mo, unleashing a series of attacks, mincing the boar into miniature blocks of flesh. With a cracking sound, the boar's body crumbled, leaving nothing but dust that was swept away by the wind.

A few moments ago......

Shen Qingqiu, who had been on the sidelines watching this battle, noticed that a black bead rolled over to his feet. Picking it up, he was inspecting it when the boar suddenly changed its course of action and headed for him in a frenzy. Swiftly scooping Shen Qingqiu up into his arms, "Luo Binghe" carried him into his embrace. Xing Jiang, who was always alert had already jumped above into the trees...... her expression was ugly, watching Shen Qingqiu being carried with envy.

This was when Shen Qingqiu, caught off guard, accidentally dropped the bead as "Luo Binghe" launched his series of slashes. Inevitably hitting the bead, it cracked, which was when the boar began to crumble away.

Although defeating the boar, the fog didn't clear up. "Luo Binghe" suddenly staggered and clenched his chest. Leaning against Shen Qingqiu, a trickle of blood escaped his lips.

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I'm so so so terribly sorry!!!!!!

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1. I updated way later than my usual time

2. I don't think I can update for two weeks. After this and next week, I will be able to continue this fanfic.

My greatest apologies!!! Thanks for reading and see you again next week!