Gu Qianying disregarded everything, dropping the blade in her hand onto the ground. She quickly helped Nan Gongmo up, her voice filled with concern.
"Husband, are you alright? Are you hurt?"
Nan Gongmo shook his head, instead worrying about Gu Qianying. "These things are truly ferocious. How could you face them alone?"
He was very worried about Gu Qianying.
Meng Qinghua spoke from behind, "At least I'm here. You're being too biased."
Nan Gongmo paid no attention, still gripping Gu Qianying's arm tightly, unwilling to let go.
Gu Qianying suddenly choked back a sob, unsure where to place her emotions.
"Do you know how scared I was?"
Nan Gongmo was extremely doting, nodding repeatedly. "I know, I know. I will never make you worry again, absolutely not."
Gu Qianying's eyes welled with tears, her eyes slightly red.
She tremblingly reached out her arms, letting Nan Gongmo embrace her tightly. "You said that."
Nan Gongmo let out a soft laugh, his thin lips curling. "Naturally."
The couple was exceptionally affectionate, envied by many.
Meng Qinghua and Du Chun exchanged glances, feeling gratified.
Ouyang Qinglin stood alone to the side, feeling truly disheartened.
He had also been injured just now, so why didn't he receive such treatment?
Was it simply because he was him?
And Nan Gongmo was Nan Gongmo?
Du Chun stepped forward and patted his shoulder. "Ouyang, don't look like that. It makes me feel heartache just looking at you."
Ouyang Qinglin subtly shifted away.
"Stop teasing me."
Du Chun chuckled. "What does it have to do with me?"
They were heading towards the Nine Layers of Hell, and already on the third layer, three people were injured.
Gu Qianying carefully calculated, deciding to rest for a moment before acting again.
Everyone was also extremely fatigued, and no one objected. They sat down to rest, and during a lull in their conversation,
Meng Qinghua suddenly spoke, "Every layer we go down, their strength increases. I truly don't know what the fourth layer will hold."
Nan Gongmo had some understanding.
The entity on the fourth layer came from a legend.
Because the thing was so terrifying, it had circulated among the populace, and Nan Gongmo knew of it.
He slowly recounted, "Ancient texts record that in the southwestern regions, there is a type of woman called a Bu Si Gui. At night, they can transform into cats or dogs to steal from people's homes. If they encounter a scumbag, they will pounce and bite off the person's flesh, then bring it back and spit it into water, turning it into water shrimp, which they then sell."
"The fourth layer should be the Bu Si Gui. The three of us are injured, and you two as well."
He looked towards Du Chun and Ouyang Qinglin.
"Your flesh and blood were exposed to evil energy just now. Once we descend, you will surely be targets for the Bu Si Gui's attacks. Be extremely careful afterwards."
Ouyang Qinglin showed no reaction, merely carefully covering his wounds.
His own injuries were of no consequence; as long as Gu Qianying was not harmed, he would do anything.
Du Chun began to exclaim loudly, "What kind of joke is this? I'm already a bit injured, and now I'm going to be bitten by a Bu Si Gui? This is too terrifying."
Gu Qianying said casually, "If you're scared, I'll protect you later! Don't worry, I'll definitely keep you safe."
Du Chun was amused.
"No, no, no, you'd better protect your own husband!"
Gu Qianying's expression stiffened, and she put on an embarrassed look. "Don't tease me like that."
Nan Gongmo was not satisfied.
Between him and Gu Qianying, they were husband and wife. What was there to tease about?
He quickly grabbed her, tilting his head to look at her. "Wife, you seem reluctant to acknowledge my identity. Is it because of our amnesia that you've forgotten everything?"
Gu Qianying shot him a cold glare. "Is this the time to talk about such things?"
Nan Gongmo immediately restrained himself, becoming incredibly obedient.
"Yes, yes, yes!"
The two had a perfect understanding. Ouyang Qinglin sat beside them, his expression growing deeper.
He was a little jealous!
At the same time, he knew that his chances were slim.
After a brief period of recovery, everyone finally gathered themselves and prepared to head to the fourth layer.
There was only one ghost on the fourth layer.
They had learned this in advance, so they were exceptionally vigilant. As they descended from the entrance of the third layer, everyone's eyes became incredibly solemn, not daring to miss a single detail of the situation ahead.
However, they were not attacked midway.
Everyone landed safely.
At this moment, a cat's cry suddenly came from afar.
Before everyone could react, the cat transformed into human form, extending its sharp claws and lunging directly at Ouyang Qinglin and Du Chun.
The Bu Si Gui could transform into a cat, making its body incredibly agile.
Every time Du Chun and Ouyang Qinglin attempted to counterattack,
The Bu Si Gui had already foreseen their next move.
With lightning speed, it directly disrupted their actions.
The creature bristled, letting out another cat's cry.
The sound was piercing, like a woman's mournful cry, filled with immense sorrow, making one feel empty inside upon hearing it.
Gu Qianying and Nan Gongmo rushed to their rescue.
They moved in from either side, thrusting their blades forward, attempting to form a formation to trap the creature.
The Bu Si Gui reacted with extreme speed.
As its tail arched towards the ground, it quickly seized the attack.
When it returned to mid-air, the Bu Si Gui transformed back into its human form.
Its sharp, piercing voice rang out again.
"What devoted lovers."
"What a desolate place."
"What a group of lunatics."
Then, it began to babble incoherently, as if singing opera or shrieking.
"You men are all faithless scoundrels. I will kill you. I will kill you."
Before Gu Qianying could attack,
The Bu Si Gui went mad again, its fingernails turning a translucent red, dripping with blood, and it lunged ferociously towards Du Chun's neck.
Du Chun, for some unknown reason,
As the creature charged, he was unable to control his body and could only stand stiffly in place, watching the Bu Si Gui rush towards him.
Nan Gongmo and Gu Qianying sprinted forward, shouting urgently.
"Quick, dodge!"
Du Chun's eyes glazed over, as if bewitched. He began to laugh sharply.
"Yes, I am that faithless man. Kill me, kill me."
Meng Qinghua could not advance, fearing that Ouyang Qinglin would be further harmed. He quickly surrounded Ouyang Qinglin and shouted ahead.
"This female ghost seems to have suffered from heartbreak and possesses mind-control abilities. Quickly trap her, or Du Chun will be in danger."
Gu Qianying had no time to reply. She rose swiftly, carrying gusts of spiritual energy, transforming into a whirlwind that swept the Bu Si Gui into it.
The Bu Si Gui, struck heavily, had nowhere to hide within the whirlwind.
It could only let out a roar, its anger evident. "I will kill you faithless scoundrels!"
Du Chun finally returned to reality. Due to the impact of the dream, his spirit was scattered, and he quickly collapsed.