The situation just now, fortunately, I didn't act immediately. Otherwise, with that crow's methods, I might have been reduced to ashes by now.
But as soon as he moved, Suni stopped him with his magic.
Liu Da would not yield so easily.
He used all his might for a full-force strike.
"Boom!"
Suni had underestimated Liu Da, not using his full strength to block. As a result, he was forced back six steps.
Liu Sandao was currently dealing with Na Qianlai. Upon hearing the loud noise, he couldn't help but glance at Suni.
Liu Da was eager to escape and didn't look back.
However, Na Qianlai wasn't planning to let him off. After all, it was he who made the counterfeit Fuguos, causing Na Qianlai to lose so many of his own.
Setting aside the losses to the Fugo system for now, his own Shadow Fugo system had suffered greatly.
If this continued, the reputation of both systems would inevitably decline, and it was uncertain whether they could still retain immortals to complete tasks in the future.
Therefore, this imposter had to be eliminated, without any leniency.
Liu Sandao had wanted to capture him alive, but he couldn't just let him escape. Thus, he turned back and struck a palm.
A huge palm shadow hit his back. Liu Da had no time to dodge and was knocked to the ground.
Suni was about to grab him when Na Qianlai unleashed his swarm of bats again.
"Screech screech screech screech!"
This time, there were many more and they were larger. Liu Sandao knew this was a sign of his strength increasing.
But he also had to dodge the bat attack, otherwise, his immortal body might be destroyed.
The swarm of bats didn't recognize anyone and flew directly towards Suni and Liu Da, as if they had spotted prey.
Liu Sandao couldn't bother resisting Na Qianlai; he had to save Suni first.
Liu Da was picked up by Na Qianlai, who left a parting remark: "Leave this one to me. Don't worry, there won't be any more imposters in the future!"
Suni said, "Hurry and chase him, I'm fine."
"I'd better help you back first. I'll settle things with Na Qianlai later."
Liu Sandao said, and returned to Sanshui Village with Suni.
When dawn broke, everyone saw that the mudslide had indeed destroyed the road out of the village, but it had stopped just outside the Earth God's temple.
The area inside remained untouched.
Thus, it spread throughout the village: "Thanks to the Earth God's protection, our village was spared from harm!"
Suni, who had been up all night, found this a bit amusing, but also felt a touch of joy.
Because it was very likely that the days ahead would get better.
Firstly, the villagers would worship him again; secondly, he would be able to obtain Fuguos again, real Fuguos, and never have to worry about fakes appearing.
Fu Ruhai continued to assist Bai Suxiang with the matters at Zhang Sushui's home. Of course, he also did his best to help the trapped medical team.
However, these were all conventional human actions, without any use of magic.
After seeing Liu Sandao return, he used immortal secret language to understand the entire situation.
...
A few days later, the three returned to the center of Sandong City. Bai Suxiang suddenly received a message about Zhao Xiaoying:
"Suxiang, as soon as you get back, send me a message. I need to see you urgently."
Bai Suxiang quickly packed her luggage and made the call.
"Hello, Xiaoying, I'm back. What's wrong?"
"You, you're finally back. I... I..."
Zhao Xiaoying stammered.
"What is it? Just say it. How about this, where are you now? I'll come find you!"
Unable to get a direct answer from Zhao Xiaoying, Bai Suxiang suggested meeting up.
Zhao Xiaoying agreed, as she also needed someone to talk to.
After graduation, everyone seemed to have taken different paths, and opportunities to be together became fewer.
If she hadn't known Bai Suxiang was still in Sandong City, she wouldn't have contacted her.
Bai Suxiang took a taxi to Zhao Xiaoying's residence, which was her home, located at No. 187 Jianshe Avenue.
The courtyard was a small, detached one, and the house was single-story. Compared to an ordinary farmhouse courtyard, it appeared more grand and clean.
When Zhao Xiaoying saw Bai Suxiang, tears streamed down her face uncontrollably.
"Xiaoying, what's wrong?"
Bai Suxiang asked, and under Zhao Xiaoying's guidance, walked into her house.
"You, come in first. What would you like to drink?"
Zhao Xiaoying, though choked with sobs, was still coherent.
"No need, I'm not thirsty. Hurry and tell me what's going on?"
"Can you... lend me some money?"
Zhao Xiaoying asked tentatively.
These days, she had asked almost all her friends around. As soon as people heard her father had been "invited for tea," it was as if they didn't know her anymore, overnight.
Someone had even advised her that she needed to "grease some palms" to ensure her father could get through this smoothly.
But the amount required was enormous, two million. Even selling her family's house wouldn't yield that much. Moreover, she still owed money to Shenfeng Credit, which made her current situation even more precarious.
Even if she couldn't raise the full amount, she thought she would try to gather as much as possible and then figure out other ways.
However, Bai Suxiang's family had limited financial resources, and she couldn't bring out much money.
"How much?"
"How much can you give me? All of it. Our family is indeed... in some difficulty right now. Don't worry, once this is over, I'll repay you as soon as possible!"
Zhao Xiaoying's words lacked confidence, as if the proud young lady she once was had vanished.
She had spoken so much that even she herself doubted if she could repay such a large sum.
"I've saved a little over the years, and my family can manage to lend you fifty thousand. That's a total of one hundred thousand, would that work?"
Bai Suxiang took out her private savings and planned to ask her parents for another fifty thousand.
Zhao Xiaoying's mood remained low upon hearing this.
One hundred thousand was indeed too little.
But she also understood that a classmate who could agree to give so much money without hesitation was truly a friend worth cherishing.
It was just that this friend's family circumstances were limited, and it seemed she was doomed.
"No matter what, take this first. We'll think of other ways. By the way, where are Fang Huairan and Mei Ziqi?"
Bai Suxiang asked.
"Mei Ziqi and I broke up. Fang Huairan is in trouble himself and can't help much."
Zhao Xiaoying replied in a low voice.
Her parents were divorced, and she had lived with her father since childhood. Therefore, with her father absent, her home felt like it had collapsed.
A future with Mei Ziqi was doomed from the start.
When she graduated, she had already made up her mind, but hadn't had a chance to voice it. Besides, Fang Huairan's predicament wouldn't have led to such a situation if Mei Ziqi hadn't insisted on leaving.
So, with her family's troubles, breaking up with him was perhaps the best outcome.
"How did you end up like this? Wasn't it..."