Ouyang Chuge, after breaking free from his shackles, glared at the prison before him, a fierce glint in his eyes, his murderous intent undisguised.
This was the place that had imprisoned him for so long, making him neither human nor ghost for years. Now that he was free, none of those people would escape.
He would make them wish they were dead, to vent the dissatisfaction in his heart.
Despite the turmoil within, Ouyang Chuge quickly calmed his excitement.
He had just escaped and his strength had not yet recovered to its peak. Therefore, he still needed Su Xi to stay by his side, otherwise, he would be in grave danger.
Once his strength was fully restored, Su Xi's role would be at an end.
Su Xi, looking at Ouyang Chuge, whose emotions changed so rapidly, couldn't help but ask, "What are you still doing here?"
According to what Ouyang Chuge had said before, he harbored immense hatred for the demon race.
Now that he was free, he should naturally seek revenge.
Lingering here and doing nothing but fantasizing would easily disrupt her plan.
Ouyang Chuge's expression froze when he heard Su Xi's question.
What was she doing?
Su Xi's actions at this moment were completely different from what he had imagined and did not align with the conduct of those in the demon race. According to his thoughts, Su Xi should have pretended to leave with him.
Then, they would have encountered pursuers midway, and though their chances of survival would be slim, they would emerge from danger with Su Xi's help.
After enduring so many life-and-death situations together, he would gain her trust, giving him the opportunity to obtain that item.
But now, Su Xi's actions were not as he had expected, completely playing outside the rules. Not only was she not taking him away, but she was also telling him to leave.
After a moment of stunned silence, Ouyang Chuge asked uncertainly, "Are you serious?"
Hearing Ouyang Chuge's question, Su Xi stepped forward and touched his forehead.
As Ouyang Chuge's body had not yet recovered, he was unable to stop Su Xi's actions and could only let her touch his head.
Her palm was cool, with a hint of warmth, a sensation he had never experienced before.
Facing this strange feeling, Ouyang Chuge couldn't help but feel a different kind of emotion.
Before Ouyang Chuge could savor the feeling, Su Xi withdrew her hand, muttering, "Good heavens, he's not even running a fever, so why is his mind malfunctioning?"
She had already explained it clearly. What was wrong with this man, to still require her to repeat herself? She wasn't a recording device to repeat things endlessly.
Ouyang Chuge, hearing Su Xi's disdain, wanted to retort.
Was he, with his noble status, someone Su Xi could look down upon?
But the words on the tip of his tongue, he ultimately swallowed.
Circumstances dictated, and at this moment, he could not afford to offend Su Xi and risk his life. His future grand ambitions would then be impossible to fulfill.
Su Xi was unaware of Ouyang Chuge's thoughts and said impatiently, "If you're not leaving, then I'll go first."
She still had important matters to attend to and did not want to waste time here with Ouyang Chuge.
Ouyang Chuge watched Su Xi's receding back, a dark line appearing on his forehead.
Was she really not playing hard to get?
Why, he really wanted to chase after her?
While Ouyang Chuge was pondering Su Xi's true intentions, he noticed her figure was about to disappear. The roads here were complex, and once she was out of sight, it would be difficult to find her.
Regardless of whether Su Xi had truly deceived him, Ouyang Chuge knew he could no longer wait.
He hurried to chase after her.
He knew his identity was crucial, and these people would not let him leave easily.
Furthermore, his magic power had not yet recovered, and if he encountered enemies, he would certainly be captured. Those people would not be so polite to him then.
Although he couldn't understand Su Xi now, he didn't want to let go of this helper.
Vaguely, he believed that Su Xi had no connection to those people.
As long as he could use Su Xi to leave this place, no matter what her identity was, it would not matter.
"Wait a moment." Ouyang Chuge strode forward, catching up to Su Xi.
Su Xi frowned when she saw Ouyang Chuge blocking her path, and asked with a hint of displeasure, "What are you following me for? Don't you have any other plans?"
She was about to cause destruction, and if she was followed, how could she act conveniently?
Moreover, what she intended to do was to disrupt the demon race.
Ouyang Chuge's heart was filled with a myriad of complex emotions upon hearing Su Xi's disdain.
In all these years, this was the first time he had been disdained.
How lacking in judgment was this person to say such foolish things?
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Looking at Su Xi before him, Ouyang Chuge suppressed the urge to curse and forced a very reluctant smile, "I suspect you're here for the first time, right? You're not familiar with many routes."
"Hmm?" Hearing Ouyang Chuge's words, Su Xi's expression became interested, and she asked, "How did you know?"
She didn't seem to have revealed any information about herself. How did Ouyang Chuge know?
Did he also have mind-reading abilities?
Seeing the wariness in Su Xi's eyes, Ouyang Chuge knew what she was worried about, so he smiled and said, "I don't have mind-reading abilities. I just saw you heading in the wrong direction. This place is where those people are. You're not stupid, so you wouldn't deliberately seek death."
"Therefore, the only explanation is that you don't know the way and have taken a wrong turn."
Su Xi heard Ouyang Chuge's words and helplessly touched her nose.
Although what he said was not wrong, why did it sound so strange, making her want to hit someone?
Forcing down the urge to act, Su Xi looked at Ouyang Chuge before her with a thoughtful expression, "Are you very familiar with this place?"
A person who had been imprisoned in a jail, claiming to be familiar with the place, made Su Xi inwardly suspicious.
Although Ouyang Chuge had not interacted with Su Xi for long, he knew she was not someone who liked useless people. If he couldn't demonstrate his value, Su Xi would definitely not take him with her.
Once he was left here, his fate would be sealed.
Therefore, Ouyang Chuge did not hide his strength at this moment and revealed a bombshell piece of information, "Because this place was built by me, of course, I am very clear about the layout of every area."
"What?" Su Xi's mouth formed an 'o' shape upon hearing Ouyang Chuge's words.
She hadn't expected that the person she casually rescued would have such an impressive identity.
With Ouyang Chuge's help, it would certainly be easier to find Lin Qing and the others.
Seeing the surprise on Su Xi's face, Ouyang Chuge spoke again, "Whether you believe me or not, there is one thing that must be done now."
"What?" Su Xi looked at Ouyang Chuge, not understanding what he meant.
Ouyang Chuge pointed to the prison door behind him and explained, "The prison gates here are all controlled by formations. Now that they haven't sensed my presence for so long, an alarm must have already sounded."
"If we don't leave quickly, then we won't be able to get out later."
"???"
Hearing Ouyang Chuge's words, a string of dark lines appeared on Su Xi's forehead.
So, she had been betrayed by her teammate?
"Let's go." Although she was very displeased, Su Xi did not want to be captured.
This was a high-level area, and there were definitely experts within. If she were captured by those experts, she wouldn't be able to escape.
She only wanted to save people, not commit suicide.