Chapter 423 Taking the Tribulation in My Place

“AH! I’m going to kill you!”

Ji Wugou finally snapped. She leapt off the ground and lunged straight at Chen Fei with teeth bared and fists flying.

Chen Fei felt a bit awkward as he watched the furious woman charge at him.

What had just happened was a misunderstanding—one that spiraled because someone had brilliantly placed the exit mechanism right on the floor. When Chen Fei let go of her, Ji Wugou landed right on it and accidentally activated it.

He thought it was another attack from Yao Ye Queen and instinctively kicked—only to boot Ji Wugou across the room.

Now, looking at her crazed state, he figured no amount of explaining would help.

Ji Wugou was livid. She had completely forgotten her cultivation techniques and simply started throwing punches wildly at him.

Chen Fei frowned.

“That’s enough already!”

“You—you took advantage of me!” Ji Wugou shouted breathlessly.

Seeing his calm and indifferent face just made her even more furious.

Chen Fei couldn’t help but chuckle at that. His gaze unconsciously dropped to her chest…

…Recalling the moment earlier…

Hmm. Nothing. No feelings. Probably because it was too flat.

Of course, that was not something he could say aloud—truths like that tend to hurt.

He was still scrambling for a suitable excuse when Ji Wugou caught his look—and to her, it was nothing but mockery and scorn.

He had already taken advantage of her, and now he was looking down on her?

The prideful eldest daughter of the Ji family finally broke.

Even though she knew she wasn’t strong enough to match him, she suddenly grabbed Chen Fei’s hand and bit down hard.

Chen Fei’s body was incredibly resilient—even without qi reinforcement, his physique was tougher than most spiritual weapons. Ji Wugou’s full-force bite only made her vision go black.

She couldn’t beat him. She couldn’t out-yell him.

Now even biting him had backfired.

Hopeless and furious, Ji Wugou sat on the ground and began crying loudly like a child.

“WAAH! I want to go home! WAAAH!”

Her cries echoed through the empty chamber.

Chen Fei was completely speechless.

Who would’ve guessed that a peak Human Dao Realm expert would sit on the floor and wail like this?

He had no idea how to handle the situation. He hadn’t even said anything offensive!

But clearly, the Ji family’s princess had been far too pampered.

Still, letting her cry wasn’t going to help either.

Chen Fei tried to calm her:

“Don’t be like this. I didn’t do it on purpose!

I thought Yao Ye Queen was attacking again—I didn’t expect that to happen.”

But the more he explained, the louder Ji Wugou cried.

Chen Fei took a deep breath. Her sobs were giving him a headache.

“Enough! Shut up!” he snapped.

Ji Wugou looked up, eyes brimming with tears. Her pitiful expression would’ve caused utter chaos if the Ji family saw it—they’d immediately assume Chen Fei was some kind of pervert and beat him half to death.

Seeing her finally calm down, Chen Fei felt a bit of relief.

He knew she was one of those who pull away when treated nicely but respond when scolded, so he kept his face cold:

“This isn’t the Ji family. If you want revenge, save it until we get out of here.”

The truth was, he was bluffing a little.

Ever since meeting the Ghost King, Chen Fei had sensed a subtle connection between himself and the Ghost King Hall. Otherwise, how would he have known the earlier mechanism led to the exit?

Ji Wugou stood up quietly. She wasn’t crying loudly anymore, but her tears still streamed down her cheeks like rain.

Chen Fei was at his wit’s end. He gave up and walked away without another word. His head hurt just thinking about it.

He was sure—after leaving this place, he’d have one more major grudge to deal with: the Ji family. And worse, this whole thing couldn’t even be explained clearly!

Ji Wugou followed behind him, muttering things like “shameless” and “not even a real man.”

Chen Fei heard everything but ignored her—better that than letting her start crying again.

Soon, they arrived at the square in front of the Once Thought Hall. It looked completely undisturbed, as if none of the earlier destruction had occurred. There was no sign of Yao Ye Queen.

Chen Fei frowned.

“The Yao Ye Queen has been slain,”

a voice rang in his mind—it was the Ghost King again.

“You can leave now. Behind the hall, there’s a teleportation array.

However… I have to conceal my presence, so the teleportation may be a bit unstable.”

Chen Fei glanced back at Ji Wugou. She was still muttering to herself.

It was clear—only he had received the Ghost King’s message.

“What do you mean by ‘unstable’?” Chen Fei asked warily.

He knew the Ghost King was powerful—probably hadn’t even died. And based on how easily Yao Ye Queen was wiped out, there was no way a real powerhouse would let such chaos happen in their own territory.

Now, the Ghost King’s words confirmed that.

But this “unstable” business? That was concerning.

“Originally, the teleportation array could send you out of the hall safely.

But now, the outside Dao Storms are raging wildly.

They might interfere with the destination—and I can’t intervene, or I’ll be discovered,”

the Ghost King explained awkwardly.

“But if you’re willing to wait three to five years, the storm might calm down.”

“Three to five years?! My corpse would be cold by then!”

Chen Fei immediately refused.

Random teleportation? Whatever. He’d take the risk.

He didn’t believe his luck would be that bad.

Turning away from the Ghost King’s offer, Chen Fei headed straight for the teleportation array.

Ji Wugou hesitated but eventually followed like a mistreated little wife, still hanging her head and shedding tears like it was free.

Chen Fei sighed. He wanted to comfort her… but then he remembered her reactions and decided to bark instead:

“Enough crying! It’s annoying!”

Ji Wugou’s shoulders trembled. She lowered her head further and sobbed quietly—but at least the tears stopped.

Chen Fei grimaced.

Forget it. Once we’re out of here, she’ll go her own way.

As the teleportation array activated, a final message echoed in Chen Fei’s mind.

“Though the Yao Ye Queen is dead, she contained the mark of a Heavenly Tribulation expert.

To avoid being discovered, I… shifted that mark onto you.

Be careful when you leave.

The Heaven Silkworm Gu I gave you is my compensation.”

The Ghost King sounded genuinely relieved after saying this.

I really can’t keep secrets…

Chen Fei’s expression instantly darkened.

“You shady old ghost! You set me up!”

The teleportation light flashed—

and Chen Fei and Ji Wugou’s figures vanished into the void.