The Arrogant Immortal
Chapter 242 - 241: Then I Won’t Dodge Next Time

Chapter 242: Chapter 241: Then I Won’t Dodge Next Time

"Dog owner, you hid too quickly."

One person, one sword, hiding inside the Tortoise Shell, truly has an excellent knack for seeking refuge.

Not hearing the explosion, Xie Jiuniang came out again.

Then, she faced nine pairs of complicated gazes.

Qiao Shiyun, with a smile that hid a knife, said, "Yuanxi, you hid too quickly and missed the splendid moment when our second senior brother took on the Thunder Explosive Bead."

Alright, Xie Jiuniang knew she was being looked down upon, but was she the kind to admit her mistakes?

Thus, with a thick-skinned face, Xie Jiuniang said, "I’m the weakest, it’s best for me to hide at the first sign of danger so I don’t drag everyone down. If there’s anything improper about that, then next time I won’t hide."

The group was silent, "..."

They couldn’t refute her, for her reasoning was sound.

Xie Jiuniang felt a tad regretful in her heart.

Indeed, as Qiao Shiyun had said, she had escaped swiftly, but had missed the highlight of the moment, not even knowing how Raoyang managed to deal with the Thunder Explosive Bead.

A truly capable person is just that, not to be underestimated.

Raoyang said, "Let’s move on."

The Water Kirin called out softly and continued walking forward, giving Xie Jiuniang a wronged glance while passing by.

Jian Lingyan couldn’t help laughing, "Dog owner, the Scheming Beast is cursing you, blaming you for running away without it."

"It’s you who wants to curse me."

At Xie Jiuniang’s words, Jian Lingyan’s laughter halted momentarily.

Immediately after, Jian Lingyan snorted arrogantly, "That glance of its was definitely a curse at you."

Quite the opposite.

It was clearly trying to act cute and pitiful!

The Water Kirin wouldn’t pass up any opportunity, "Master, Water Water feels abandoned by master, so sad, sniffle."

The little beast strode forward stubbornly, while using the contract to seek favor from its master.

Xie Jiuniang’s mouth twitched, speechless to the extreme.

After a few more steps,

Suddenly, Raoyang made a move, scooping up the Water Kirin that was about to step ahead and rapidly retreating several steps.

Zhan Chengxiu, reacting half a beat slow, saw that the Water Kirin was unharmed and let out a long sigh of relief, "Thank goodness, no harm done."

"What happened?" Xie Jiuniang’s gaze fell on a piece of broken stone ahead, precisely where the Water Kirin had almost stepped, "That stone isn’t right..."

Along the way, they had been cautious and careful.

And yet, they had encountered a trap so soon?

Raoyang gestured for them to step back.

Then, he picked up a stone and threw it towards that spot, suddenly, as if triggering some mechanism.

A puff of poison smoke rose, spreading through the air.

The group retreated several more yards, distancing themselves from the reach of the poison fumes.

Someone had used the environment to set up several well-hidden traps.

The mechanisms were one thing; what was truly formidable was the use of poison.

All were deadly toxins that killed upon contact.

From this, it was clear that the adversary was extremely callous.

If it weren’t for Raoyang’s timely detection, had the Water Kirin triggered the trap, they might have let down their guard and been ensnared.

What made everyone feel suffocated was that they had been outwitted, yet were unable to discover who was behind it. There were no people in sight, the one who had set the trap had long departed, leaving not a trace behind.

Mo Chuan spoke in a deep voice, "This person is likely casting a wide net, catching whatever fish they can."

"That’s a real possibility." Raoyang also harbored this speculation in his heart.

Ren Bingyan asked, "Is it possible to find out who it was?"

"It depends on luck," replied Mo Chuan, his words essentially saying nothing.

The towering Tong Hanming said in a gruff voice, "I say it’s so crafty, it reminds me a bit of Helian E’s style."

"I also suspect him," Xie Jiuniang agreed, a rare occurrence.

The others all looked at the two, someone quizzically asked, "How come both of you thought of him?"

Xie Jiuniang took out the booklet the Sect Master had given them, flipped to the part about Wuji Sect, then to Helian E’s information, "See for yourselves, Wuji Sect’s Helian E, cunning and deceitful, skilled in the unknown."

Everyone fell silent.

Just because of these few words, is it too reckless to pin it on Helian E?

Tong Hanming was a simple brute, so his thoughts were not surprising.

But what about Xie Jiuniang, known as the Little Profiteer, isn’t she always very astute?

How come her train of thought was in sync with Tong Hanming’s?

Mo Chuan saw the girl’s serious expression and slightly curved his lips, "I suggest we all discuss first, at least to know how to deal with unexpected situations."

"That’s fine," Raoyang agreed.

Qiao Shiyun followed, "I also think it’s necessary."

Everyone felt there was no issue with that.

The ten of them found a spot sheltered by rocks on three sides.

A quick meeting was convened.

At times like this, it’s worst to have disunity or conflicting voices in the team. After some discussion, it was unanimously decided that Raoyang would be the team leader.

With stern brows and eyes, Raoyang said, "Since everyone trusts me so much, then, let me say a few words. Longyuan Abyss is one of the notorious perilous place in the Central Region, countless humans and demons have died here. To be honest, it’s very difficult for us to make it out of Longyuan based on our own."

He paused, then Raoyang continued, "Therefore, I hope everyone becomes serious and holds nothing back. Those who have grievances from the past, I hope they can temporarily set them aside and work together wholeheartedly."

There was a cruel reality that Raoyang didn’t voice.

It was very unlikely for all ten who entered to leave alive.

Who would remain here forever, was really hard to say.

Even he was not sure whether he could make it out of Longyuan alive.

All he could say was, do the best we can!

Raoyang then appointed two deputies, assigning Mo Chuan and Ren Bingyan, "Next, the ten of us will split further into three groups. I’ll be with Yuanxi and Zhan Chengxiu..."

Mo Chuan was paired with Qiao Shiyun and Ban Pu.

The remaining three were with Ren Bingyan.

Everyone was unclear why Raoyang wanted such a detailed division, but soon Raoyang explained, "Our group will scout ahead, Junior Brother Mo Chuan is a Medical Cultivator, extremely important to us, so your group will walk in the middle."

"Actually, my combat ability isn’t weak either."

Mo Chuan stood straight, his eyes possessing a transcendental gleam.

In recent years, the aura surrounding this man had undergone a change, no longer the clear and lofty isolation of the past; a faint smile often lingered on his lips, as if he was smiling, yet not really smiling.

In general, he was like the bamboo or the pine, elegant and peerlessly handsome,

the very picture of an immortal.

Did Xie Jiuniang know that this demeanor was closer to the real him?

Hearing his words, Raoyang smiled lightly, "I’m aware that Junior Brother Mo Chuan’s strength is undoubtedly strong, but we need to keep a trump card, and you are our reserve."

How could they not take good care of the only Medical Cultivator in the team?

With his presence, at least everyone wouldn’t have to worry about injuries.

In fact, as the top talent on the Heavenly Pride List, Mo Chuan’s fighting strength had always been a mystery because no one had seen it in action. The deepest impression everyone had of him was that he was always healing and saving people.

Ren Bingyan’s group would bring up the rear.

There was no need to mention Ren Bingyan’s combat prowess, Tong Hanming was a Sword Cultivator, moreover, one who had comprehended sword intent.

Zhong Xu came from Fafeng, also a main combatant, and although Zhu Qiu was from Artifact Peak, who didn’t know this man was a Body Cultivator with strong attack capabilities and remarkable artifact refining skills?

This allocation was the most reasonable for the moment.

Everyone had no objections.