RPDPHW Chapter 11

He Wenliang, holding a matchstick in one hand and a sword in the other, cautiously led about ten junior disciples into the dim cave.

A strong smell of blood and a foul odor assailed their noses, causing many to cover their noses due to the unpleasant scent.

It seemed that the silver wolf had undoubtedly consumed raw meat regularly, given the intense smell of blood.

They couldn’t figure out where the silver wolf had disappeared to after entering the cave. How could it vanish so inexplicably?

After wandering through the cave, they finally stopped at the stone bed in the corner.

On the stone bed, some straw was spread, and on one side were remnants of raw meat left by the silver wolf. Some were still dripping blood, and others still had bones attached, making it extremely gruesome.

The group endured the churning in their stomachs and looked to the other side.

On the other side were various peculiar items, possibly collected by the silver wolf, such as grasshoppers, vine balls, and other strange things.

He Wenliang used his sword to flip through the pile of items, hoping to find the bag the silver wolf had taken. Unfortunately, after flipping for quite a while, he still couldn’t find the bag.

However, this flipping unexpectedly yielded an unexpected discovery.

Geng Haosi, holding a matchstick, took two steps forward and shone it onto the sword held by He Wenliang in mid-air.

With this light, he finally saw the shredded cloth hanging on He Wenliang’s sword, along with faint dark patterns on the fabric.

“This… this isn’t the clothing that the female demon head wore that day!”

The clothing on the female demon head was different from ordinary attire. The black robe was adorned with specific dark patterns outlined in gold and red threads, a unique mark of the Blood Flame Sect. It was said that only the sect leader could wear such specially crafted clothing.

Geng Haosi and the others had seen Zong Shujin, the leader of the demonic cult, with their own eyes before she fell off the cliff. Naturally, they remembered the clothes she wore. Now, seeing these shreds of fabric, they couldn’t help but feel astonished.

Could it be that the leader of the demonic cult ended up with a fate of complete disappearance and no trace of her remains?

Yan Zibo shook his body, leaning on Qi Yuanqing beside him for support.

What should I do if I let the young lady know that after her leader fell off the cliff, his body was eaten by wild beasts without any trace left? Then she…will be very sad, right?

Similarly, Qi Yuanqing’s complexion didn’t look good either.

This journey was a letdown for Madam.

“No wonder we couldn’t find her body no matter how hard we searched.” With a hint of sarcasm, He Wenliang collected the shredded cloth on his sword, saying, “Turns out, she was eaten by wolves to the point where not even bones were left! Well, she got what she deserved!”

However, no matter the stance, she was still a sect leader. Regardless of one’s position, her unwavering spirit and defiant posture were admirable.

Such a woman could be considered a figure. Many heroes and legends lacked the unyielding spirit she possessed. Yet, in the end, her life concluded in such a manner – it was indeed regrettable.

Now that her body couldn’t even be preserved, it was already a pity. However, He Wenliang still spoke these sarcastic words, making it difficult for Qi Yuanqing and others to endure.

“Senior Brother He, watch your words! The deceased has passed away; there’s no need to say such things! Let her… rest in peace…”

Geng Haosi had an expression full of unwilling pity.

Such expressions and words made He Wenliang extremely disgusted.

“What’s wrong? Did I say something wrong? Those from the demonic cult must be eradicated! We, righteous individuals, must set an example and uphold justice! How can we show mercy just because she was devoured by wild beasts to the point of no remains!” He Wenliang retorted.

Above the small hole where Gu Qingyin was perched, she observed the tense atmosphere below and disdainfully hummed in her heart.

All these hypocritical self-proclaimed righteous gentlemen!

Da Bai stood beside Gu Qingyin, mimicking Gu Qingyin’s actions in a practiced manner. It placed its front claws on the edge of the hole, supporting its body, while its hind claws dangled in the air, looking down at the situation below the exposed hole.

It might not know other things, but it knew that Gu Qingyin was unhappy.

Turning its head, it blinked its eerie wolf eyes, looking at Gu Qingyin in confusion.

Why was she unhappy?

Gu Qingyin glared disapprovingly at the altercation below, whispering to Da Bai, “Da Bai! Attack him! The one who insulted our Ah Jin! Bite him fiercely! That hypocritical gentleman!”

Upon hearing this, Da Bai retracted its hind claws to the top of the hole. Its four claws pressed against the stone wall, crouching down, and it revealed a fierce gaze toward the group below.

Ready to leap down at any moment.

“By the way, just a few bites, not too harsh! We still need him to go back and spread the news of Ah Jin’s death!” Gu Qingyin added.

Da Bai wagged its tail, seemingly acknowledging Gu Qingyin’s instructions.

With a low growl, it leaped down.

Before He Wenliang could react, he was already tackled to the ground by Da Bai.

Confronted by Da Bai’s fierce gaze, He Wenliang felt a chill in his heart.

This is bad!

Before he could push Da Bai away, his shoulder was bitten by Da Bai.

“Ah!!!”

The three people, Qi Yuanqing, Yan Zibo, and Geng Haosi, who were closest to him, were momentarily stunned, hesitating whether to go forward and help.

Another bite, and Da Bai tore a piece of flesh from He Wenliang’s arm.

“Oh no! What is that beast doing?!” Qi Yuanqing exclaimed, finally snapping out of his stupor.

Listening to the low growls emanating from Da Bai’s throat, Qi Yuanqing felt something was amiss. Fearing that it might escalate to a fatal situation, he could no longer stand idly by, putting aside his prejudices. He called on the others to join him and intervene, rescuing He Wenliang.

Da Bai’s movements were incredibly agile, while the disciples of the Qingyang Sect, already exhausted from dealing with the wolf pack, had been chasing Da Bai all the way. Now, within the cave, they were easily played by Da Bai.

After another bite on He Wenliang’s leg, Da Bai swiftly leaped away to escape the attacks of those people.

By the time the pursuers exited the cave, Da Bai’s traces were nowhere to be found.

This wicked wolf runs surprisingly fast!

Two disciples supported He Wenliang, whose legs were stained with blood, expressing their concern. “Senior Brother He, are you okay? Should we continue chasing that wolf?”

He Wenliang, covered in cold sweat, endured the pain and replied with resentment, “Don’t worry, I won’t die! For now, let’s not bother with that wicked wolf. We should go back and report to the Sect Master!”

This expedition had yielded some results. Hopefully, this could compensate for the mistake of losing the Sect Master’s command.

Hearing this, Gu Qingyin, hidden in the shadows, smirked and silently disappeared.

Now that they believed Ah Jin was dead, they wouldn’t linger here for further search.

As long as they left, she could take Ah Jin out for some fresh air!

In a cheerful mood, Gu Qingyin’s steps became noticeably lighter.

“Qingqing… Qingqing…”

“Qingqing…”

The distant calls faintly reached Gu Qingyin’s ears.

Gu Qingyin’s heart skipped a beat. Could it be Ah Jin?

At this moment, she was only a short distance away from the cave. The sounds she could hear, the disciples of the Qingyang Sect would undoubtedly hear as well.

“What sound is that!”

Sure enough, the people in front of the cave heard it too.

Gu Qingyin didn’t dare to delay; with a tiptoe, she swiftly moved towards the source of the sound.

If Ah Jin was discovered by them at this time, all previous efforts would be in vain!

“Qingqing!” Zhong Shujin shouted into the dark woods, still receiving no response. The cold wind blew, entering her collar and causing Zhong Shujin to shiver, but she persisted in calling, “Where are you?! Qingqing! Qing…”

Before she could finish, her mouth was covered by someone.

Zhong Shujin struggled fiercely, but she heard a low voice in her ear, “Shh, it’s me.”

She recognized Gu Qingyin’s voice naturally.

She also recognized the medicinal fragrance on her.

Seeing Zhong Shujin stop struggling, Gu Qingyin slowly removed her hand from Zhong Shujin’s mouth. However, her other hand still maintained the posture of half-hugging Zhong Shujin.

“That sound just now seems to have come from this direction!”

Before they could say anything, the voices of the Qingyang Sect disciples echoed nearby.

Gu Qingyin’s heart sank suddenly. She quickly pulled Zhong Shujin behind a large tree.

Just now, she relied on her familiarity with the terrain on the back mountain to find Zhong Shujin ahead of them.

Unexpectedly, they caught up so quickly.

Gu Qingyin’s heart sank deeply. If she was discovered now, not only would all her efforts be in vain, but even whether she could safely leave with Zhong Shujin would become a problem.

Hiding behind the large tree was already a gamble, relying on luck to evade their curious search. If luck was on her side, they could easily bypass the search. However, Gu Qingyin’s good luck seemed to have run out when Da Bai confronted those people earlier. Now, her luck wasn’t great. As soon as she ducked behind the tree, Zhong Shujin, in her arms, stepped on empty air and fell backward. Gu Qingyin, too, followed Zhong Shujin in the fall.

Behind Zhong Shujin was a steep slope.

Gu Qingyin tightened the hand on Zhong Shujin’s waist, embracing her more tightly, afraid that Zhong Shujin’s head might get hurt in the fall. In her haste, Gu Qingyin quickly moved the other hand to Zhong Shujin’s head, using it to protect her head.

“Ah…”

Zhong Shujin, losing her balance, couldn’t help but let out a scream.

Gu Qingyin no longer had a hand to cover her mouth…

“What sound is that!”

The Qingyang Sect people seemed to hear some noise, but it was just a brief sound. When they tried to listen more carefully, they couldn’t hear anything else.