Refining the Mountains and Rivers

Chapter 504A – Sun Zifu’s Awakening

The seven-eyed demon spider had already fallen down. Its hideous seven-eyed head had been split in half and blood mixed with poisonous green goo was splattered across the ground.

Li Mingxuan, who just avoided a catastrophe, let out a long breath of relief. A smug sense of satisfaction rose in him, as if saying that he had been the one smiling until the end.

Next, he subconsciously turned around to see where the white light that almost killed him had gone. Then his mouth fell open.

Zuo Lanyue had a strange complexion. He had a shocked expression on his face as if he never imagined Qin Yu would be so stupid.

What advantages had Sun Zifu promised him that he would save him even at the cost of his own life!

The sins from heavens could be forgiven, but the sins self-inflicted could not be survived. Yao Bin, oh Yao Bin, aren’t you just walking to your death?

However, this was a good thing to him. As long as he obtained the heaven mending stone, the day would soon come when his strength drastically increased.

Xu Guzi was surprised. He didn’t think that in the end, things would be like this.

No matter what Sun Zifu and Yao Bin had discussed in private and what agreement they had come to, this sort of courage and rushing into danger without fear of death was something worthy of praise.

But praise was praise. Xu Guzi didn’t approve of this method and most importantly, once Yao Bin died, how would they deal with the curse backlash of the monster race bloodline?

Zhao Qianyun’s great battle with the demon earth dragon seemed vicious and intense, but the reality was that everything was within his control; he just didn’t want to exhaust himself to kill it. Thus, he had plenty of strength left to calmly observe the battlefield. It wasn’t just Qin Yu that was intelligent. If he could think of it, so could Zhao Qianyun.

When Li Mingxuan dodged the white light shot by the seven-eyed demon spider by a hair’s breadth, he immediately knew that Zhou Fenghuang would face a choice. As expected, this proud daughter of heaven wavered for a brief moment before leaping away without hesitation. action

A trace of ridicule appeared in his heart but his eyes remained indifferent. Crawling up from the lonely position he had been in all the way until now, he had already developed an iron heart. He wouldn’t help Sun Zifu. If Sun Zifu died or was wounded, that was the destiny he chose. It had nothing to do with him.

Accidents always occurred when a person wasn’t on guard. That was why they were called accidents.

Scion Zhao’s eyebrows rose. He watched as a figure broke through the fog and stepped in front of the white light, grasping towards it.

This figure was decisive, firm, and had no hesitation in his movements. If he had even the tiniest fraction of hesitation, he would have lost his chance to save the other.

To quietly hide in the poison gas and observe everything around him was the smart choice to make. But, what reason had forced him to come out and help? Was it really because Sun Zifu had made some incredible promise to him in private? But in this world, was there anything more important than one’s own life and future?

Zhao Qianyun couldn’t imagine it. But, there was one thing he was sure of, and that was that nothing would happen to Yao Bin.

If there was a person he could sense and feel a degree of dread from, how could that person easily die?

His eyes flashed. He was a bit more curious towards this strange companion of his.

Zhou Fenghuang’s expression tensed and her beautiful eyes widened. Although there was shock in her face there was also shame. However, all of that was thoroughly hidden away in the blink of an eye.

She was not wrong!

When facing the terrifying white light of the seven-eyed demon spider, anyone would first think of saving their own life.

Not to mention that she hadn’t married Sun Zifu, even if the two of them were husband and wife, her choice wouldn’t have changed.

She forcibly maintained a calm demeanor. But, the eyes looking at her from all around still made her feel a burning and stabbing pain.

In particular, when Zhao Qianyun glanced over her. Although his gaze was faint, she could sense the cold intent within it.

Zhou Fenghuang clenched her fists. Her nails pierced into her palms and she lifted her head up high, maintaining her pride.

To escape from death’s door was a simple and straightforward expression. But only those who personally experienced it could truly understand its meaning.

At this moment, Sun Zifu’s shaking body turned as hard and still as stone. He looked at the black-robed figure in front of him with a bewildered expression, not regaining his faculties for a long time.

Yao…Yao Bin…had saved…saved him…

How could he dare do this? Moreover, there was no reason to!

Although Demon Body Tempering Pills were precious, they were nothing when compared to one’s own life and future.

But Yao Bin had chosen to help him. When death came for him, Yao Bin had blocked it off.

There was only a single possible explanation for all of this. Yao Bin regarded him as a friend, and that was why he would help him without hesitation in a dangerous moment.

As this thought appeared, Sun Zifu was incomparably moved. Following that, he felt a deep sense of shame.

Yao Bin regarded him as a friend, but he had actually colluded with others in private to put him in peril.

If there was a crack in the ground, Sun Zifu wished he could worm his way in and hide. But, there were more important matters to attend to right now.

“Fellow daoist Yao, are you alright?”

He rushed down from the Phoenix Luan Car. But before he could help support Qin Yu, Qin Yu dodged to the side. “I’m fine.”

Qin Yu looked at Sun Zifu. He could see emotions clearly written on his face. Worry, shame, gratitude, everything wove together in a tangle. He turned and left.

Sun Zifu stiffened. His eyes began to heat up and he quickly lowered his head, not willing to allow anyone to see him.

He was fine? How could he possibly be fine? This was the seven-eyed demon spider’s light of destruction!

If he had been struck, even if he didn’t die he would have been forever crippled.

Yao Bin probably didn’t want him to worry and feel guilty. So, he endured the pain and simply said he was fine.

He even intentionally put on a faint expression as if he didn’t want to talk again.

Yao Bin must be suffering silently!

Sun Zifu's thoughts returned to the past when he had been chased by the ancient tree monster’s avatar, then the demon wolf pack afterwards, all the way until they came here. Step by step, he had received far too much benevolence from Yao Bin.

How could he have been blinded by greed? How could he have agreed to secretly conspire against him?

Sun Zifu, please self-reflect! Ask yourself, in your entire life, has there ever been anyone that sincerely treated you as a friend? And you wanted to harm him? You are even worse than a pig or dog!

Qin Yu turned and left because he…really was fine. As for why he had suddenly decided to save Sun Zifu…

To speak the truth, it was because of the urgent need from the Cosmic Seacross Bell. That little girl Meimei had screamed out loud, saying it would be greatly beneficial if she could eat up that white light.

So Qin Yu moved.

Cough cough. This was why when facing Sun Zifu’s complexion and gratified expression just now, even if Qin Yu had thick skin, he still couldn’t help but feel a little embarrassed.

In these situations, it was best to walk away first.

The seven-eyed demon spider had died. The black ape, demon earth dragon, and demon stone giant saw this and realized that they weren’t a match for these humans anymore. So after roaring out loud, they all retreated. As commander-level demon beasts, if they really decided to flee, unless one used all of their hidden trump abilities it would be impossible to make them stay.

Thus after paying a certain price, the three commander-level demon beasts soon vanished from sight.

After the squad had a short rest and tidied themselves up, they continued along the way. Some people walked over to chat with Sun Zifu, smiles on their faces as they said that after surviving such a disaster he was sure to live to old age.

Of course, many of them asked veiled questions about Yao Bin. They wanted to know what agreement or relationship he had with Yao Bin that the latter would actually rescue him without hesitation.

Sun Zifu dodged left and right, fooling them with a mix of random answers. Later, he sat down on a soft wool blanket, allowing the delicate fragrance to linger in his nose and mouth.

At his side, Zhou Fenghuang’s eyes were a little red. Her voice was soft and cloying, “Sir Sun…it was all my fault. I was momentarily frightened so I instinctually dodged to the side. It’s great that Sir Sun is safe and sound, otherwise even if I died a thousand times I wouldn’t be able to reduce the guilt in my heart.

“Sir Sun must hate me right now. But, I didn’t really mean to. I’ve never faced death so close before, so all I felt at the time was fear…”

Sun Zifu waved his hand, “I don’t blame Miss Zhou. In that situation, it’s a person’s natural instinct to save themselves, so of course I understand.” He stretched out an arm and flexed a few times. “See, I’m doing just fine aren’t I?”

Zhou Fenghuang’s eyes turned even redder. “Thank you, thank you Sir Sun…” She continued to admonish herself for a long time before comforting herself with Sun Zifu’s help.

“That’s right, just what advantages has Sir Sun given Yao Bin that he would rescue you without caring for his own safety?”

Sun Zifu smugly smiled as if he thought of something. “This matter involves a secret of the Sun Family. I apologize but I cannot tell Miss Zhou.”

He pressed his lips together as if also feeling regretful that he couldn’t use this moment to show off.

Zhou Fenghuang smiled and nodded. “Since this involves the Sun Family’s secret, it’s right for Sir Sun to keep it a secret. Once night arrives and we set up camp, I will personally cook some dishes and pour wine for Sir Sun.”

Sun Zifu nodded. “I am also feeling a little tired.”

Zhou Fenghuang turned and stepped down from the Phoenix Luan Car. Sun Zifu lay still on the wool blanket, letting out a sigh of comfort even though there was no weariness in his eyes.