After a period of internal struggle, Su Xi decisively chose the path most beneficial to herself.
For Lin Qing, there was no longer a question of safety or danger.
If nothing was done, Lin Qing would surely die. Taking a risk, however, might offer a glimmer of hope.
After all, the chips embedded in Lin Qing’s body were like clinging maggots. If not dealt with promptly, they would continue to spread, eventually covering his entire body.
Once that happened, Lin Qing and the chips would be inseparable.
Knowing the gravity of the situation, Su Xi didn't have time for excessive deliberation about protecting the country; she directly addressed the immediate problem.
With her movements, the chips within Lin Qing’s body began to be stripped away, bit by bit.
Naturally, the chips did not want to be separated from their host; they instantly attempted to break free. They had finally found a host, gained some sentience, and wanted to survive. Of course, this was impossible.
Su Xi seized the opportune moment, with a swift motion of her hand, she severed the chips from Lin Qing's body.
As Lin Qing’s actions unfolded, a gush of blood instantly erupted from his body.
Su Xi, unperturbed, directly grasped Lin Qing's ruptured blood vessels and began to repair his injuries using the medical knowledge she had acquired.
As these issues were addressed, Su Xi quickly controlled Lin Qing’s bleeding. The severed meridians also began to be mended, piece by piece.
Having completed this, Su Xi applied her own refined healing elixir to Lin Qing’s wounds.
As the white medicinal powder landed on the injuries, the bloody wounds began to visibly heal at an astonishing rate. In a short span of time, his body was rapidly restored.
“What happened to me?” Lin Qing woke up soon after, looking at the scene before him with a multitude of questions forming in his mind.
He didn't know what had occurred.
His mind was buzzing, completely unable to comprehend what had transpired.
Hearing Lin Qing's voice, Su Xi was instantly relieved.
The fact that he could ask this question indicated that Lin Qing’s body was steadily recovering and that he was clearly out of grave danger.
Although she was reasonably certain of Lin Qing’s recovery, Su Xi still anxiously inquired, “Are you experiencing any other discomfort?”
Lin Qing felt himself over and shook his head. “I’m fine.”
“What exactly happened? How were you captured?”
“And where did Brother Ouyang Chu go?”
Su Xi looked at Lin Qing, voicing her inner thoughts.
She was deeply perplexed as to why Lin Qing, who had been fine, had been captured. Moreover, Brother Ouyang Chu had been with him at the time, so why was he nowhere to be seen now?
Lin Qing tried to recall the events, and suddenly his face contorted in pain as he clutched his head and cried out.
Clearly, he felt immense helplessness and had no idea what had happened. Every time his memory touched upon that point, a pain from the depths of his soul would engulf him.
Everything seemed to have been fine, so he couldn’t understand what had gone wrong.
That memory felt as if it had been forcibly ripped from his mind, and no matter how hard he tried, he couldn't retrieve it.
Seeing Lin Qing’s pained expression, Su Xi hurried forward, cradled his head, and said, “It’s alright, if you can’t remember, don’t force it for now.”
Lin Qing had only just recovered, so he shouldn't be overly taxed.
As Su Xi massaged his head, the pain in Lin Qing’s mind gradually subsided, and he began to return to normal.
Watching Lin Qing recover, Su Xi let out a long sigh of relief. It was good that he was alright.
Finally, she had managed to save him. If he died now, all her efforts would be in vain.
“Are you alright now?” Su Xi placed a Qing Xin Dan into Lin Qing’s mouth and asked.
“I’m fine,” Lin Qing replied, shaking his head, though his voice sounded weak.
Observing Lin Qing’s physical state, Su Xi knew that she shouldn’t let him talk too much, as it would be taxing. Overexertion might even have adverse effects.
“You should rest well. Leave the rest to me.” Su Xi helped Lin Qing up. Just as she was about to leave the area, a violent impact sound suddenly echoed.
Following this, the figure of Old Ghost landed heavily before them, his expression contorted in pain.
“What’s happening?” Su Xi looked at the disheveled Old Ghost before her, unsure what to say.
Why had he bowed so deeply to her?
It wasn’t the New Year, and she hadn’t prepared any red envelopes.
Old Ghost got up from the ground, brushed the dirt off himself, and said to Su Xi with a hint of helplessness, “I can’t do it anymore. This scorpion spirit is too peculiar; I can’t defeat it.”
“No matter how I fight, this thing won’t die. It’s exhausting me.”
Su Xi looked at Old Ghost with confusion.
Hadn’t Old Ghost already reached the Mahayana stage? Why was he unable to defeat a mere scorpion spirit?
Feeling Su Xi’s gaze, Old Ghost was also very helpless.
He wanted to cry, but he didn't know what to do.
Due to his unique physique, he was effectively unkillable. However, the scorpion spirit before them was just as resilient. Not only could it not be killed, but any injuries it sustained would also heal rapidly.
Su Xi looked at the situation and felt a wave of helplessness.
What should she do now?
Just as Su Xi was contemplating how to resolve the current problem, the scorpion spirit soon approached them.
At this moment, the scorpion spirit, brandishing its large pincers, appeared before Su Xi and the others, looking smug.
After playing with them for so long, it was time to settle the matter.
Seeing the scene before her, Su Xi drew the Meteor God Sword.
She looked at Old Ghost beside her and said, “You hold it back for now, and I’ll deliver the killing blow.”
Although Su Xi’s move was powerful, it required time to execute. Sufficient time was needed to defeat the scorpion spirit.
Old Ghost didn't know what Su Xi intended to do, but he nodded in agreement.
For them, the most important thing was to resolve the problem first.
Therefore, he didn’t say much and charged forward.
It wasn't that he couldn't defeat the scorpion spirit, but no matter how many times he shattered it, it was futile. Sooner or later, the scorpion spirit would regenerate.
Once it regenerated, everything would have to start over.
Although his cultivation was high, he wasn't immune to fatigue.
Fighting repeatedly like this only left him with an indescribable weariness, both physically and mentally.
After subduing the scorpion spirit once more, Old Ghost looked towards Su Xi in the distance. “Hurry, if you don’t act soon, I really might not be able to hold on.”
With those words, Old Ghost’s face contorted in a pained expression.
The scorpion spirit’s cultivation was not weak, and subduing it was far more difficult than killing it.
Even he couldn't hold on for much longer.
Su Xi clearly understood this. She looked at Old Ghost and nodded.
She drew the Meteor God Sword, concentrated all her strength into her hand, and then charged directly towards the scorpion spirit’s head.
“Pfft!”
With a swift movement, Su Xi split the scorpion spirit in two.
In that brief moment, Su Xi did not give the scorpion spirit a chance to recover. Instead, she immediately proceeded to the next step.
She already knew that the scorpion spirit possessed the ability to regenerate. Naturally, she wouldn’t foolishly wait for it to recover, thus wasting her energy.
As the scorpion spirit was cleaved in two, Su Xi decisively used her supercomputer to absorb it into her body, transforming it into energy.
Since it couldn’t be killed, converting it into energy was a much better option.
Old Ghost stared at the scene before him, frozen like a statue.
It was resolved so easily?
Was this real, or was he dreaming?
He had almost been worn to death, and Su Xi had resolved the issue so effortlessly.
Old Ghost couldn't believe it. He frantically scanned his surroundings, trying to ascertain if it was all true. Had the scorpion spirit been teleported elsewhere, or had it been annihilated?
However, after searching everywhere, he found nothing. The scorpion spirit had vanished without a trace.
The situation was now evident: Su Xi had truly resolved the scorpion spirit with such ease.
Understanding the circumstances, Old Ghost sighed deeply.
Indeed, comparing oneself to others could lead to extreme frustration.
If he didn't dwell on it, he could feel a little better.
Su Xi didn't have time to consider Old Ghost's inner thoughts. A sudden thought struck her, and she said, “We need to leave here quickly. Grandmaster hasn’t arrived for so long; I suspect something has gone wrong.”
Without hesitation, they started moving forward.
Given Tian Gang Zhenren's strength, dealing with a few minor figures should have been a simple matter, and he should have arrived long ago. However, his continued absence could only mean one thing: he had encountered trouble.
If even Tian Gang Zhenren had run into trouble, their own escape would be even more difficult.
Along the way, they saw many corpses scattered haphazardly on the ground.
Many powerful demonic beasts had also been dismembered.
As Lin Qing wondered what was happening, his eyes suddenly widened.
Because not far away, he saw a man who bore a striking resemblance to himself standing at the entrance, blocking their path.
“What’s going on?”
Li Gui and Li Kui?
Su Xi looked at Lin Qing’s confused expression and smiled. “Things are just as you see them. I don’t really know how to explain it to you.”
The fake Lin Qing looked at Su Xi and the others and smiled. “I’ve been waiting here for you for a long time. I didn’t expect you to arrive so late. You’re simply wasting my time.”