Imperial Treasure
Chapter 149 - 114: The Most Terrifying Thing is the Human Heart

Chapter 149: Chapter 114: The Most Terrifying Thing is the Human Heart

The members’ boots clacked on the ground, a sound that made them regretful—had they known, they would have worn soft, noise-cancelling shoes, as their boots were too damn sonorous.

Did they have to tiptoe?

However, the further they walked, the more the stone people truly seemed to be just stone; Brother Ma and the others breathed a sigh of relief, as if they had scared themselves.

After all, they had encountered too many monsters, including headless ones, so it was inevitable for them to let their imaginations run wild with the addition of stone people.

Since there was no immediate danger, and as everyone was somewhat tired, and some were injured, it was natural to stop for a rest.

Lin Feng was changing the bandages and tending to the wounds of Feng Sha and others.

He also inquired about Sui Yi’s condition, who indicated that it was not a big deal.

This left many people astonished.

Is this a demon beast, right?

Such strong recovery?

In the corner, feeling a bit parched, Brother Ma asked everyone if they had water but ended up giving up after finding none; however...

’’Ninth Miss, those monsters are one thing, you could say they are biological mutations or controlled by poisons. There indeed have been such extraordinary individuals historically, as you might know. But what about those headless ones, what do you think?’’ Brother Ma asked brashly, but it also struck a chord with a few others.

Among all the creatures they encountered, the headless ones were arguably the most terrifying.

’’I’ve observed that the headless ones’ clothes are all different, resembling those of ancient people. However, the styles are inconsistent with historical records, only vaguely similar, making it difficult to determine their era. But there were both men and women, all headless, yet they acted as if they were alive, which doesn’t follow biological principles...’’

Lady Gong Jiu was speaking earnestly,

Yaofei nodded, then turned and asked her, ’’Do you even know what biological principles are? You’ve always been failing biology, haven’t you?’’

’’...’’

Miss Hua, can you be serious?

Gong Jiu glared with wide eyes, while Sui Yi glanced around, thought for a moment, and then suddenly said, ’’Gong Jiu, do you remember the person we encountered on the mountain path before?’’

’’Which one?’’

’’The one who fell from the wall...’’

Gong Jiu immediately associated it with previous events, thinking that compared to these monsters, the relatively less powerful Corpse People were the most disgusting to her.

’’Oh, that... uh, you’re talking about Bitter Ghost Doll?’’

Bitter Ghost Doll!

Those who had also experienced this supernatural horror immediately perked up.

’’Miss Sui Yi, do you mean to say that these people have been possessed by Bitter Ghost Doll?’’ asked Brother Ma excitedly.

Having won everyone’s respect with her leading breakdown strength and nimble, wise responses, including saving Brother Ma twice, he was naturally very convinced.

’’It’s just a guess... perhaps not Bitter Ghost Doll; it could also be some other bizarre creature. The world is vast. Rather than believing in the most elusive ghosts, it seems wiser to believe in the strange individuals with special abilities found in this world.’’ Then she paused, lowering her voice slightly, and added indifferently, ’’However, what’s truly terrifying is the human heart...’’

The human heart.

Brother Ma frowned slightly, a spark in his eyes.

Everyone else became somber too.

It seemed as if everyone’s thoughts were sprawling out like myriad threads, or perhaps, wandering along their own past dark thoughts.

The human heart, indeed, was the most terrifying.

Everything quieted down for about a minute.

’’By the way, Gong Jiu, that counterfeit map of yours, just how the hell is it depicted?’’ Yaofei suddenly seemed agitated and his language was somewhat coarse.

’’The map...’’ Gong Jiu rolled her eyes, pulling out the map and spreading it open.

At first glance, everyone wanted to faint.

The outer circle was still viewable, but the inner circle...

It was just a blank square!

--Are you messing with me?

Everyone, who had high hopes initially, rolled their eyes.

Considering that the person was their boss and their provider, Brother Ma and the others were indeed powerless to complain, while Yaofei just snickered coldly several times.

--Why didn’t you just bring a few rolls of your home’s toilet paper!

It would be at least better than this knock-off, counterfeit map! At least when someone urgently needed it, they could wipe a bit.

What about this one? It’s too rough even to wipe your ass!

’’Let me see,’’ Sui Yi took the map from Gong Jiu’s hands to feel it, then gave it back, but lifted her eyes to look at the silently standing Gong Jiu.

At that moment, Lady Gong Jiu was unusually silent,

Regretful? Or...?

Gong Jiu also noticed Sui Yi’s look, quickly diverted her gaze, arched an eyebrow, stuffed the map into her bosom, and walked over to Feng Sha to bend down and ask about his condition. It was clear that Feng Sha was the most loyal to Gong Jiu and her most relied upon subordinate. Sui Yi had seen how she disregarded the lives of others yet particularly valued Feng Sha.

The distinction between closeness and distance was evident.

It was not surprising that she was personally inquiring about his wound now.

Feng Sha’s arm was wrapped with bandages treated with medicine from Lin Feng’s backpack. It was not very serious, but moving it caused unbearable pain.

’’Miss, I’m all right...’’ Feng Sha spoke softly.

He could look up and see strands of Gong Jiu’s fine, short hair slipping down the side of her face, spreading out.

Short, but vibrant like the blazing sun, never acknowledging defeat, never admitting failure.

This was his Ninth Miss.

At the moment, Ninth Miss seemed a bit silent, silent, quiet,

Making him feel somewhat estranged.

His heart dimmed slightly...

And Gong Jiu, while bending over to look at Feng Sha, glanced at him once, then seemed somewhat distracted on the second glance.

For some reason, the image of Sui Yi looking at her earlier came to her mind.

A bit cold, a bit indifferent...

She...

Gong Jiu felt a chill in her heart, and it spread to her neck and the back of her head...

Whoosh!

Suddenly!

Whoosh!

A sharp breaking sound dashed over from Sui Yi’s side!

Brother Ma and the others were incredibly shocked to see Sui Yi suddenly make a move towards Lady Gong Jiu...

The Xiezhi Dagger in her hand spun in midair, its ruthless blade aiming for Lady Gong Jiu’s neck...

Her speed was too fast!

By the time others reacted and moved, she was already behind Lady Gong Jiu...

Wham!

Someone was kicked by Sui Yi against the wall.

A loud bang resounded!

Whish whish whish!

A forest of gun barrels raised.

Ah Hai and his group aimed their pistols at Sui Yi’s head, Flower Demon and her group aimed at Ah Hai and his people’s heads!

And Brother Ma’s gun was aimed at the head of the person in front of Sui Yi!

A triangular crossfire!

The murderous aura was intense!

It seemed that all the hidden, swirling thoughts had now boiled over, emitting a pungent smell of blood.

Brothers who previously referred to each other as such, benefactors who were previously endlessly grateful, enemies who were previously ardent foes.

This moment... reversed!

The Xiezhi Dagger in Sui Yi’s hand spun in her palm, tracing out a clean arc of light.

Cutting through the air with a crisp slicing sound.

It stirred the heartstrings of those present.

The blade-tip pressed against the neck of the person against the wall.

Her elbow propped against his chest.

The other party couldn’t move, his expression filled with terror.

And Sui Yi, her face expressionless.

"Doggy!" exclaimed Ah Fei and others, who usually got along extremely well with Doggy, then they glared at Sui Yi with murderous intent!

"Sui Yi, I have suspected you for a while, saying you knew nothing about this ancient tomb, yet everything was just right. And every time when danger arose, you always managed to easily dissipate it. Who are you? Are you associated with the Ye family, the builders of this tomb, how could you know nothing? I think, all of this was designed by you," instinctively, Ah Hai showed hostility towards Sui Yi, the outsider...

And his rare sensitivity and intelligence were all given to Sui Yi.

Even though she had helped many times, it could not change their deeply ingrained thoughts.

Because everything about her seemed too mysterious.

As if she had countless connections with this ancient tomb.

And as he said so, Ah Fei and others all showed hostility towards Sui Yi, united in their hatred.

However...

"I should be asking you what you are doing!" Flower Demon glanced at Doggy, her expression cool, her tone playful, "But no matter what she or you do, no one can do anything to the person who saved my life... otherwise..."

Her gun barrel swept over the heads of Ah Hai and others.

"Although my shooting skills are not as good as your Ninth Miss, blowing your heads off is still more than enough."

Shen Di and others upon hearing this also squinted their eyes, aiming at these people’s heads.

Sui Yi upon hearing this showed no reaction, just stared at Doggy.

On the other side, Brother Ma, standing apart, looked back and forth among the three parties, seemingly thoughtful. After a while, he fiddled with his gun, clicked it a few times, and slowly raised his gun, aiming it at Lin Feng.

"Say, why did you fart earlier?"

Everyone: "....."

Lin Feng: "...."

Damn!

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In the dark yet illuminated Guardian Tomb, the atmosphere was somewhat eerie.

"Ah Hai, you guys save me... Sui Yi she..." Doggy’s face was void white at this moment, his frail and fearful appearance made Ah Hai and others very anxious, so they firmly gripped their pistols.

"Sui Yi, let go of Doggy! Otherwise..."

Suddenly, Goblin Jiu, who was bending down, straightened up, grabbed Ah Hai, and slowly drew the gun from her waist, caressing it a few times.

She looked over, her voice clear and melodious, her gaze intensely cold, "Doggy has been with me for ten years, Sui Yi, you want to make a move on him? Did you ask me first?"

"Ninth Miss..." Doggy showed a touched expression, with a slight shimmer in his eyes.

Sui Yi glanced at him, slightly tilted her head, and said indifferently, "What if I want to kill him?"

Lady Gong Jiu’s eyes turned colder.

"Then die!"

No sooner had she spoken, her gun barrel aimed at Sui Yi’s back.

Fast as lightning!

Even Flower Demon couldn’t prevent it, naturally she couldn’t, because she had just said her shooting skills were not as good as Lady Gong Jiu’s.

However, she didn’t make a move to stop it.

--Sister, what about the lifesaver agreement?

In that moment, Flower Demon only showed a cold and eerie smile.

Bang!!!

The gunshot thus abruptly rang out.

All friendships, gratitude, trust, and tacit understandings...

--Crumbled apart.

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