Thinking of this, Han Rui couldn't help but say to Xuan Feng before him, "Xuan Feng, you're a commander of the dark department, and yet you're trying to kill yourself. It's hilarious. Listen to me, cherish your life. As long as you're here, your family is as good as gone from this world!"
After speaking, he moved his arm, revealing a grimacing expression.
Xuan Feng heard Han Rui's words and, for the first time, didn't show disdain or retort. He simply responded with a soft "Mm."
In the illusion, he relived what happened in his small village that night.
In the illusion, he felt ashamed that he hadn't stood up and resisted the enemy alongside his father.
In the illusion, he felt mortified that he had hidden in a safe place, watching those beasts defile his mother and even abuse her to death.
The voice told him that he was a sinner, a coward, a complete weakling, and the one who truly deserved to die.
Yet, he was finally awakened by Han Rui.
Han Rui held him down tightly. When he saw that it was useless, he used a climbing rope to bind them together. Finally, he hugged a stone pillar tightly and cursed loudly, "Did your parents risk their lives to save you just for you to die?"
This shout seemed to echo into his illusion, bringing him back to his senses.
He was a top commander of the dark department, an absolute powerhouse in the eyes of others. However, he felt an inexplicable connection to Han Rui, who had a similar experience.
Bai Xi watched the posture of the two men before her, sensing a strange atmosphere that she couldn't quite pinpoint.
Han Mo watched Bai Xi's gaze linger on Xuan Feng and Han Rui's faces, and couldn't help but say, "It seems this is not the main tomb that Xue Yi mentioned."
Han Rui's beautiful phoenix eyes slightly raised, with a natural grace, "Heh, I really don't know how Xue Yi has lived this long. He claims to be skilled in dragon-finding and acupoint-pressing, but I think he's just bragging."
Bai Xi frowned.
Earlier, she had also thought Xue Yi was an expert, which was why she agreed when he proposed to explore the tomb together. She thought having a professional guide could help avoid some common dangers.
But she hadn't expected him to deliberately set a trap in a place he knew, leaving everyone else utterly bewildered.
What was the difference between being present and absent?
However, there was no better option now. "Xue Yi is over there. Let's first find a way to wake him up. If he's still useless, we'll leave him here alone."
Han Rui disliked Xue Yi because he could clearly see the evil in his heart.
But since Bai Xi said so, he naturally had no objections. Bai Xi was the God of War of the dark department, Xuan Feng's boss, and therefore their leader here. He would naturally obey her.
The four walked over to Xue Yi.
Xue Yi was still embedded in the stone wall, "struggling" with all his might but unable to move an inch. His eyes were still unfocused, and he was muttering about wanting to die.
Han Rui raised an eyebrow and looked at Xue Yi with disdain. "Both of us have lost our senses, but Xuan Feng is like a pitiable puppet that makes one want to save him. As for Xue Yi... he's like a maggot embedded in a latrine, disgusting."
Bai Xi raised her eyebrows and looked at Xue Yi.
Indeed, his current posture didn't quite match the description from Plants vs. Zombies, and was closer to Han Rui's description.
"Since you were able to awaken Xuan Feng, why don't you try awakening him as well?"
As soon as she said this, Han Rui's temper flared. "Waking someone up isn't that easy. I used all my strength to wake Xuan Feng just now. I can't awaken Xue Yi, so you can deal with it yourselves."
In his dazed state, Xue Yi didn't look at him at all, so he naturally didn't know his inner thoughts. He had heard Xuan Feng's situation clearly in his confession, and he empathized with him, even exerting so much effort.
As for Xue Yi... he looked like someone who had done too many bad deeds. If he didn't add a final blow to someone like that who wanted to die, it would be Han family's upbringing. Why would he wake him up? That was wishful thinking.
After speaking, he directly threw his hands up, feigning inability.
Bai Xi didn't show much emotional fluctuation and directly said, "Alright, I'll do it then."
The method she used to awaken Han Rui earlier was pain stimulation. For Xue Yi, it would be even simpler.
Thinking of this, she looked at the two and asked, "Do you have anything pointed with you? Preferably a needle for sewing sacks."
She could inflict pain, but it had to be pain that wouldn't endanger his life or hinder their future mobility. She definitely couldn't use the dagger in her hand. Hearing this, Han Rui thought for a moment and said, "I do, I have a pimple needle!"
Then, he rummaged through his backpack for a while and took out a pimple needle. "Will this do?"
Bai Xi said faintly, "Yes."
She hadn't expected a grown man like Han Rui to carry such things with him.
Xuan Feng glanced at Han Rui subtly. Han Rui straightened his back and said loudly without any embarrassment, "What? Men can also maintain their cleanliness and neatness, pay attention to their appearance. Is there anything wrong with that?"
Xuan Feng said faintly, "No... you take good care of yourself."
Han Rui was stunned for a moment, not knowing what to say.
Bai Xi had already noticed the strange dynamic between the two. She was not a gossip and naturally wouldn't pry.
She casually took the pimple needle Han Rui offered and directly poked Xue Yi.
To ensure he wouldn't lose his life or be hindered in his actions, yet cause immense pain, the best place was the fingers. It's said that the fingers are connected to the heart. Ancient people had a form of torture where bamboo splinters were inserted into the fingernail crevices.
She intended to emulate the ancient punishment.
After the first poke, Xue Yi didn't show any particular reaction. Han Rui, however, widened his eyes in shock. "Is this how you woke up Han Mo?"
After speaking, he began to examine Han Mo, as if trying to see if a piece of flesh was missing.
Han Mo said faintly, "How can he compare to me? Xi'er wouldn't do that to me."
Han Rui raised an eyebrow. "I noticed before that you speak a bit retroactively!"
He knew it, of course, but... he inexplicably felt that Han Mo was different from how he saw him yesterday. He couldn't quite pinpoint how, but it seemed... his aura had become more formidable.
Right, he wasn't smiling anymore.
Bai Xi paid no attention to Han Mo and Han Rui's conversation, focusing on poking Xue Yi.
It wasn't until the fifth poke that Xue Yi's expression showed a slight change. A struggle appeared in his vacant eyes. Bai Xi didn't stop, continuing to poke until the seventh poke. Xue Yi suddenly jumped up, wailing in pain, "Oh, dear, it hurts, it hurts so much..."
Unfortunately, Bai Xi had untied her hands to poke his fingers, but her legs were still bound.
With this jump, he lunged forward. Bai Xi instantly dodged, and Xue Yi, with no support, naturally plunged to the ground, face-first.
Bai Xi frowned.
Han Rui was disgusted.
Han Mo and Xuan Feng were expressionless.