The woman had undergone a tremendous transformation in Mu Anxiao's eyes. Looking at her, Mu Anxiao considered the mental state of the three women opposite them and couldn't help but ask, "Did you hurt them?"
The woman replied, "I..." She looked at Mu Anxiao cautiously, released her hand, and took a step back. "I didn't mean to."
"What?"
"Don't ask anymore. If they aren't eliminated, you'll be the one finished," the woman said, turning and running towards the back of a tree.
Mu Anxiao watched the woman's rapidly fleeing figure, her heart sinking. Just as she was about to step forward, the green-skirted woman called out, "I gave you time."
Hearing this, Mu Anxiao abandoned her pursuit of the woman and turned to look at the green-skirted woman who had called out. "What do you mean by that?" she asked.
"I gave you time. Next," the green-skirted woman's demeanor had clearly become abnormal compared to before, "it's time for you and me to compete."
"What?" Mu Anxiao's expression froze, and she took half a step back.
At the same time, Jia stood beside Mu Anxiao and said urgently, "This is bad."
"..." Mu Anxiao didn't react immediately. She lowered her head to look at Jia and said nothing.
Jia scanned the other two women opposite them, who were also beginning to change along with the green-skirted woman, and said indifferently, "Mu Anxiao, I understand now."
"..." Mu Anxiao's heart sank. She glanced at Jia with heightened vigilance and asked, "What do you mean by that?"
"That female demon soul, it was intentional."
"Intentional?" Mu Anxiao looked down at Jia, then back at the three women opposite them who were starting to make preparatory movements. She swallowed. "You mean she wants to use a borrowed knife to kill?"
"Yes."
"If I fight against the three of them, I'll be walking into her trap," Mu Anxiao said, clenching her fists slightly. "Is that what you mean?"
"Yes."
"Then what should we do?"
"What else can we do? Run," Jia said, grabbing Mu Anxiao's arm and then turning to run with her.
Although Mu Anxiao didn't fully grasp the situation, she kept up with Jia's speed for the sake of her life.
Behind the tree.
The woman watched Mu Anxiao's rapidly escaping figure, then glanced at the green-skirted woman stretching her muscles opposite. A smile curved her lips, and she turned and disappeared.
The red-skirted woman calmly watched Mu Anxiao's fleeing back. As she tidied her sleeves, she glanced at the pink-skirted woman beside her and said, "You first, or me?"
The pink-skirted woman gestured with the silver needles in her hand and said, "Sister, you go first. However," she looked at the green-skirted woman, who usually solved problems with force, and smiled, "let's wait until eldest sister goes, and then we'll follow."
"That's what I was thinking," the red-skirted woman said, touching the dagger in her sleeve.
The green-skirted woman smiled at their sensible words. "My dear sisters, since you both want to play with her, I won't take her life."
"Sister, life isn't worth much."
"Her life is different."
"What do you mean?" the pink-skirted woman asked, confused.
The green-skirted woman explained, "That woman is an immortal. She has spiritual energy. If we take her spiritual energy, we can become immortals."
"Really?" the red-skirted woman exclaimed excitedly.
The green-skirted woman nodded. "Of course. I'll help you catch her." With that, she rushed out.
Seeing this, the pink-skirted woman and the red-skirted woman exchanged smiles.
On the other side.
Mu Anxiao stopped, panting, on a tree and looked down at Jia. "Do you know them?" she asked.
"Why are you asking that?"
"Know yourself and your enemy," Mu Anxiao replied casually, leaning down and gently stroking her chest.
Jia said, "You know a lot, but you've forgotten one thing." He looked around. "I just met them myself. How could I possibly know them?"
"Then we're finished." Mu Anxiao, unable to run any further, sat down in despair.
Jia frowned at Mu Anxiao's attitude. "You're giving up already?"
"From my observation, their spiritual energy," Mu Anxiao gasped for breath and held up three fingers, "is this much. I only have two layers. Especially that green-clothed woman... she looks so volatile. I definitely can't win." She shook her head slightly.
Normally, no matter what difficulties Mu Anxiao encountered, she would immediately devise a plan to save herself. Now, she was ready to give up.
Thinking this wasn't Mu Anxiao's true intention, Jia crouched down and met her eyes. "Are you serious?" he asked.
"..." Mu Anxiao blinked.
Jia continued, "If you really want to die, I'm leaving."
However, Mu Anxiao had done this precisely to make Jia take the lead. She hadn't expected him to say such a thing at this critical moment.
So, she reached out and grabbed Jia's collar. "Of course, I don't want to die."
"Then you can't give up."
"You don't want me to give up either, do you?" Mu Anxiao said softly.
"Of course not."
"Since you don't want me to give up, then save me," Mu Anxiao stated directly, believing Jia would understand her words this time.
Unexpectedly, Jia froze after Mu Anxiao said that.
Seeing Jia's immediate surrender, Mu Anxiao sighed. "It serves you right for not being as capable as Hei Feng." She then let go and pushed Jia's shoulder.
Jia stumbled back two steps and instantly realized, "No wonder you could act so indifferent. You've been calculating to use me all along."
"Yes," Mu Anxiao replied with a false smile.
"Do you think it's possible?" Jia retorted.
Mu Anxiao leaned against the tree and sighed. "You're in the dark, and the enemy is in the light. You can definitely do it."
"I..."
"If I had your level of magical power, I wouldn't be hiding like a turtle. Help me, I need to think now." Mu Anxiao finished speaking and tilted her head up, searching for the woman's figure.
Jia sighed, seeing Mu Anxiao like this, and was about to speak when the green-skirted woman suddenly appeared opposite Mu Anxiao. "So you're here." She lowered her head and stared at Mu Anxiao.
Mu Anxiao's nerves tensed. She pushed herself up unsteadily from the ground. "You found me." She feigned composure, not daring to glance at Jia.
Everything happened so suddenly. Jia looked up at the green-skirted woman's expression, then at her hand, which was faintly glowing green. "This is bad," he said. "She only remembers the past right now. If I act rashly, I'll only harm her." He then walked to Mu Anxiao's side.
The green-skirted woman remained silent.
Mu Anxiao listened to Jia's words and pondered. She deliberately moved her hand towards Jia to convey her intention. What should she do?
Jia looked down at Mu Anxiao's gesture and understood her meaning. "Communicate with her properly. Give her a sense of superiority," he said.
"..." Mu Anxiao pursed her lips.
Jia continued, "The most unique aspect of this poison is that the method of detoxification is different for everyone. I'll help you figure out how to cure her poison." He then stared at the green-skirted woman.
Mu Anxiao mumbled, "Hurry up." As she spoke, she smiled at the green-skirted woman.
The green-skirted woman noticed Mu Anxiao's lips moving and asked, "What did you say?"
"I didn't say anything," Mu Anxiao replied casually, looking down at the lantern in the green-skirted woman's hand. "Your lantern is quite beautiful."
"It's beautiful, but it has nothing to do with you." The green-skirted woman completely ignored Mu Anxiao's words.
Mu Anxiao froze upon hearing the green-skirted woman's unappreciative reply.
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