Ex-Wife is a Big Villainess
Chapter 903 - 439: The Stone Door That Can’t Be Opened

Chapter 903: Chapter 439: The Stone Door That Can’t Be Opened

After some banter, Jiang Shouzhong returned to seriousness and continued exploring the tunnel with the woman.

As for things like calling someone ’dad,’ it was merely a joke.

Jiang Shouzhong neither dared to hope nor fantasize that it would ever come true someday.

After walking some distance, the two discovered bloodstains on the ground, indicating that a fight had taken place earlier.

"It seems there were demons here, killed by Brother Fang."

Jiang Shouzhong squatted down, dipped his finger into some black blood, and said, "But there’s no demon corpse, which is strange. Maybe this type of demon disappears after death."

Jiang Yi was curiously examining some dilapidated and mottled murals on the wall.

The murals depicted some monkeys.

These monkeys had various postures, looking extremely jubilant.

Some bared claws and fangs, others jumped around wildly, each holding a white human skull, gathered before a stele.

After observing for a moment, the two continued forward.

As they moved, the murals on the wall grew denser, and all the eyes seemed to be those of menacing monkeys.

For some reason, Jiang Shouzhong had the illusion that the eyes of the monkeys in the paintings were all staring at them, giving him the feeling of being on edge.

"Squeak squeak..."

Suddenly, a sharp, piercing monkey screech echoed through the silent passage.

Before Jiang Shouzhong could locate the source, the mural beside him rippled like a disturbed water surface.

Then, a Monkey Demon leaped fiercely out of the painting.

The Monkey Demon bared a row of sharp, cold-glinting teeth, carrying a gust of evil wind, pouncing towards Jiang Shouzhong with blood-red eyes.

Its speed was swift as if it were a black lightning.

Pft—

Before the Monkey Demon could reach him, a cold flash of light suddenly appeared.

A flying sword pierced through its head, splattering out dark blood.

The Monkey Demon’s body, propelled by momentum, crashed heavily onto the ground, then dispersed into countless spots of light, merging back into the mural.

Soon after, several more Monkey Demons emerged one after another from the mural.

For a moment, the passage was filled with Demon Qi, laden with a thick atmosphere of slaughter.

Jiang Shouzhong immediately shielded Jiang Yi, utilizing the flying sword and the Spirit Water Sword in his hand to continuously slay the emerging Monkey Demons.

Jiang Yi’s jade-like hand waved, transforming crimson mist into several sharp swords, killing the emerging monkeys one by one.

The Monkey Demons emerging from the murals weren’t very powerful, and with the two’s tacit cooperation, they were quickly taken care of.

The ground was stained with blood.

Aside from that, everything returned to its previous tranquility.

As for the monkeys in the mural, they seemed drained of vitality, appearing utterly lifeless.

Jiang Shouzhong’s eyes cautiously scanned the surroundings to confirm no other demons were lurking before he finally relaxed.

"This type of demon is indeed rare."

He walked to the mural, gently stroking the wall which was faintly warm, with surprise filling his eyes, murmuring, "It looks somewhat similar to my Zodiac Map."

Jiang Yi came to his side, her beautiful eyes flickering, and after pondering for a moment, softly said, "It should be connected to Taoyuan Holy Land."

Jiang Shouzhong nodded: "These unconventional demons seem to have undergone a second mutation. Initially, I thought they were a disaster triggered by the revival of Demon Qi two decades ago. Now it seems the root must have been sown much earlier."

Jiang Yi suddenly said, "Next time, don’t shield me; I can handle it."

Jiang Shouzhong was taken aback by her words, gazing at her charming yet slightly irritated face, and couldn’t help but smile as he said:

"It’s a habit. Besides, I’ve lost you once and don’t want to lose you again. Even if there’s only a slight possibility, I won’t allow you to be in danger."

Jiang Yi glanced at the man with her beautiful eyes, half-smiling.

Jiang Shouzhong, being stared at by her, felt somewhat inexplicable, and subconsciously raised his hand to touch his cheek, full of puzzlement as he asked, "What? Do I have something on my face?"

Jiang Yi gave a small huff, ignoring him further, and turned away, heading deeper into the passage.

What now?

Jiang Shouzhong was utterly perplexed.

In the long, dark passage, time seemed infinitely stretched.

After a while, they finally saw a faint glimmer of light at the end of the passage.

However, upon exiting the passage, the scene in front of them made them halt instantly.

At the end was an incredibly vast and unfathomable deep lake.

The surface of the lake, like a gigantic inky mirror, was eerily calm, devoid of any ripples, its tranquility sending chills down their spine.

Looking across the lake, a dark cave entrance was faintly discernible.

Roughly estimating, it was about thirty zhang apart.

Jiang Shouzhong looked around and saw no bridge or boat for crossing.

But roughly estimating the distance, Jiang Shouzhong thought to himself, "Even if I can’t use Sword Control to fly, with my Qinggong skills, crossing over the water at full strength shouldn’t be too difficult."

"Turn back is the shore..."

Jiang Yi walked to a small, dilapidated stele by the lakeside, frowning in confusion at the four crookedly carved characters, "What does it mean? Is it the name of this place?"

Jiang Shouzhong shook his head and said, "Can’t guess."

While they were talking, a sinister chill suddenly swept through the passage.

With a "swish," a Monkey Demon leaped out of the darkness, baring its fangs and claws, pouncing directly at Jiang Shouzhong’s back, as swift as a black lightning.

Jiang Yi reacted extremely quickly, flicking her sleeve to knock it away.

As the Monkey Demon flipped in the air and was about to fall into the lake, the surface of the water uncharacteristically rippled violently, and soon after, a dense array of white threads emerged from the water.