Chapter 489

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Chapter 489: The Black List

Dealing with a single one is not difficult, but with a large number, it’s inevitable to use some tricks.

Bai Wei frowned slightly.

His expectation was two.

If he could call for a helper, other demon cultivators or big monsters would definitely choose to wait and secretly find a better opportunity. Bai Wei could take the chance to deal with two big monsters at the same time, slowly wearing them down, kill one to warn the others, and force other big monsters to make way.

However, unexpectedly, this spider’s popularity was a bit poor. It couldn’t even call for a helper. It came charging alone, before Bai Wei could use it as a whetstone, but when it showed signs of retreat and weakness, the others also gave up one by one.

The more troublesome part is that their targets are clear, which are Bai Ze and Bi Fang in the back compartment.

The downside of choosing a high-profile and high-speed approach is that it is easy to expose your position and become a target for others, which naturally brings a lot of trouble.

Zhu Rong burned even hotter, and a faint golden light appeared in the depths of his reddish eyes.

In a situation where it’s one against four, it’s impossible to preserve oneself and must seek a quick kill.

With the initial-level Golden Power blessing, one slash is enough to overpower this group of demons.

The only thing to worry about is not being able to control the power.

If the bottom line is exposed too early, others will find ways to target it.

That’s why it is necessary to hide one’s abilities, as the saying goes, "A wise man keeps his talents to himself"… Unfortunately, one cannot hide forever, and plans can’t keep up with changes.

…

Inside the train carriage.

"I’ve really stumbled into a thieves’ den." Nalan Qingshu looked outside through the beaded curtain. "Monsters are everywhere in the mountains and fields."

"Four ancient level monsters blocking our way, this Hujia Grave is indeed difficult to navigate." Chao Lu sighed.

"Ordinary merchants passing by usually don’t attract this much attention." Nalan Qingshu scoffed.

"Since we’ve chosen to travel quickly, we can’t expect anything different." Chao Lu said softly. "It’s not unexpected."

"Of course it’s not unexpected to find ourselves in a hopeless situation. I did try to advise, but it was useless." Little Green stretched lazily. "Let’s think about what to do next. We probably won’t die, but we won’t have it easy either."

Princess Bai Ze chuckled. "Are you preparing to surrender already?"

"I am a princess of a fallen kingdom, there’s nothing worth clinging onto. It’s him who has been rushing all the way to buy more time…" Nalan Qingshu paused slightly. "Why not let him take you to escape, and I’ll stay here at least for a chance at survival."

Chao Lu calmly said, "I won’t go back, it’s also a dead end for me. Moving forward is the only chance I have."

Nalan Qingshu sighed and said, "If I didn’t bring you along, there wouldn’t be so much trouble."

"If I didn’t bring you along, you wouldn’t be able to sit here peacefully," Chao Lu ignored the provocation.

Yubing stuttered beside them, trying to persuade her two sisters not to argue.

She bit her own tail and said, "Shall I perform a tail-biting snake trick for you?"

Chao Lu gently touched the hands of the snake girl and said, "I didn’t argue with her, and I wouldn’t stoop so low as to argue with an immature little girl."

Nalan Qingshu held back her anger and said, "I’m immature? I really can’t understand where your confidence comes from, do you rely solely on others for it?"

The initial interaction between the Princess of the Lost Kingdom and the soon-to-be Princess of the Lost Kingdom was harmonious, but slowly, conflicts started to arise.

It wasn’t a gradual conflict, but a conflict that existed from the beginning and deepened over time.

The biggest conflict among them was… Nalan Qingshu wanted Chao Lu to take little snake girl under her care and secretly hide underground according to her plan. As soon as she learned about the large bounty on Chao Lu’s head, she realized that time was running out. She herself was like a ticking time bomb, and it would be better to settle down than to keep moving. As long as Bi Fang could regain the kingdom quickly, the crisis in the Kingdom of Bai Ze could be resolved.

Chao Lu disagreed, and of course she wouldn’t agree.

This request is somewhat reasonable from a rational standpoint, but only to a certain extent.

Chao Lu didn’t want to argue with Nalan Qingshu about these things, so they had a disagreement. As long as there are hidden assassins on this path, their disputes and contradictions will continue to evolve and intensify.

In the end, both sides seem to have the same goal, but there are actually subtle differences.

Little Green thinks that she can use any power for the restoration of the country, including Bai Wei, whom she considers as a valuable asset. But with Chao Lu around, she can’t win him over, let alone have a meaningful conversation. Chao Lu deliberately interrupted her several times, which made Little Green feel uncomfortable and targeted.

Of course, Chao Lu is also deliberate. She won’t argue with a young girl, but if the other party wants to compete for attention, that’s a different story. Although she knows very well that she cannot be shaken, she won’t let the other party do as they please.

Nalan Qingshu overestimated Chao Lu’s ability to weigh the pros and cons. She believed that Chao Lu, like herself, would do anything for the homeland and could be persuaded by mutual interests and common goals, even if it meant sacrificing their own safety and interests.

She was half right.

Chao Lu is willing to sacrifice her own safety, but absolutely not at the expense of using Bai Wei.

She knew she couldn’t repay the favor, and she knew she had fallen in love.

Even if they couldn’t be together forever, she still wanted to complete their journey to the end, regardless of the outcome. Therefore, even though she knew it was extremely dangerous, she wouldn’t give up her position to Nalan and wouldn’t worry about what was fair.

There are differences in understanding, either because of their different perspectives or positions.

Nalan Qingshu didn’t know about Chao Lu’s past, so she believed she could use any available power and give her all, even if it meant risking her life and sacrificing everything.

However, reality didn’t turn out as she had hoped.

Even at this critical moment, her pressure still failed.

Little Green was genuinely confused and puzzled. Did the Bai Ze Woman in front of her truly understand life and death, or was her confidence in Bai Wei so strong that it had become blind?

Chao Lu didn’t explain or seek understanding because Bi Fang was still a child who wouldn’t understand her emotions.

Chao Lu was willing to sit calmly in the carriage and wait for death, but she didn’t want to make any ‘great’ self-sacrifices in a place where the other person couldn’t see.

If you can’t value the people in front of you, how can you talk about love for your country?

As for how to overcome this difficult situation right now, she is waiting for Bai Wei to say a word.

If he wants to do something, he will definitely say something to himself in advance. Chao Lu was forced to develop this habit of not speaking up and waiting to be ordered. She would feel relieved when she heard a word;

If nothing is said, it means that this matter is not serious, at least in his opinion, it is definitely not a matter of life and death.

And until now, the coachman remains silent, undisturbed.

What is there to be afraid of?

Chao Lu even raised the corners of her lips, looking forward to something interesting happening outside.

Seeing her smile, Little Green was even more irritable and asked, "You still have the nerve to smile? If you keep going like this, you’ll end up harming yourself sooner or later!"

"Why not?" Chao Lu propped up her cheeks and said, "Don’t think I haven’t noticed that you’ve been trying to pressure me, but it’s useless. You’re not venting your emotions, you’re causing trouble for me, trying to make me give up. We’ve already arrived at Hujia Grave, and I can’t get off the carriage. I must go to the royal court to see the Third Princess. So save your energy, Little Green."

Nalan Qingshu turned his head and ignored Chao Lu, saying, "Hmph!"

Instead, Chao Lu continued to ask persistently, "Are you deliberately trying to argue with me? I’ve heard that the wise always plan ahead and are prepared for difficult challenges like the Hujia Grave."

Nalan Qingshu remained silent.

"Really?" the curious little snake girl asked, trying to lighten the mood.

Little Bi Fang, who was being stubborn, finally relented and said softly, "Yes… I found some help."

"Help?"

"Someone I hired… she should have arrived by now."

"Who?"

The questioning voice came from outside the car, with several layers of wooden boards and steel materials separating them. Bai Wei could hear what they were saying, but he selectively pretended not to.

"Number four on the black list."

"Murong Nu."

…

Outside Hujia Grave, ten miles away, there was a woman walking slowly on the snowy ground.

She was wearing a minority ethnic style outfit, with a white lining inside and a grassland-style Hu suit on the outside. She had a Xianbei belt around her waist, her long hair hanging down to her waist without being tied up.

Her hands were empty, no weapons. The left sleeve was tied tightly, and the right sleeve was wide and flowing, connected to the Hu suit. She wore an apron around her waist, but there was nothing underneath. She walked barefoot, stepping on the snowy ground, but left no footprints along the way.

It wasn’t until the distant fierce and eerie atmosphere echoed like layers of clouds that she left her first footprint, with the tip of her toe sinking into the snow.

With her first step, a shallow footprint appeared on the ground.

With her second step, another snow footprint appeared on the ground, but it was ten steps away and doubled in size.

The third step fell, and the snow within ten meters of the snowy area collapsed, pressed into snow pancakes by an invisible force.

With quick steps, a dark glow flashed between the sky and the earth, heading towards Hujia Grave.