The young man heard the movement behind him but acted as if he heard nothing, remaining still. He continued to lie quietly on the ground, completely indifferent to what was happening behind him. For so many years, he had grown accustomed to all of this and naturally didn't care. No matter what these people did, they couldn't harm him.
Seeing the young man's slender back, Su Xi felt a hint of resilience and was even more bewildered. Who was this young man, and why did he possess such confidence? Moreover, hearing Tuha's words, she understood that the young man was from the demon race. He seemed to hold a significant position, which was why Tuha treated him with such deference.
Once Tuha confirmed the young man was not problematic, his usual arrogance returned. He looked at Su Xi and said triumphantly, "See? I told you no one would break into our place."
"Your area's defenses are too weak, that's why you were raided. If you are punished by the adults this time, come to my team, and I guarantee you'll have enough to eat."
Although he and Peng Tu were not of the same race, they had grown up together. They had competed since childhood, but neither had ever emerged victorious. Now, Peng Tu's low-level area had been breached, while his own remained impregnable, clearly indicating the difference.
Su Xi looked at the smug Tuha before her and rubbed her nose, "What you're saying isn't quite right."
"Not right?" Tuha's smile vanished. He looked at Su Xi in confusion and asked, "What exactly is wrong with what I said?" Did Peng Tu still refuse to admit defeat even now? With such a significant mistake, given the adults' temperament, Peng Tu would definitely not be allowed to remain a squad leader.
Su Xi showed no intention of answering further. She took out the Meteor God Sword from her person.
"???"
Looking at Su Xi's actions, Tuha's confusion deepened. What was she preparing to do?
Suddenly, Tuha seemed to realize something. He grabbed Su Xi's hand and pleaded, "You can't act now. He still has an important role, and nothing must happen to him." He knew Peng Tu and the young man had a grievance. Previously, with others intervening, he hadn't made a move. But now that chaos had erupted outside, Peng Tu was likely to act. If Peng Tu were to kill the young man, then he would be derelict in his duty.
Su Xi looked at the worried Tuha before her and felt like laughing. Was this what they called "enterprise-level" understanding? Facing such a foolish person, she almost felt ashamed to act.
"Don't mind me, let me do it." Su Xi went with the flow, directly breaking free from Tuha's grasp, drawing her weapon, and lunging towards the young man ahead. Just as she was about to reach him, the Meteor God Sword in her hand suddenly changed direction, lunging directly towards Tuha in front of her.
"Pfft!"
Without encountering any resistance, the Meteor God Sword plunged directly into Tuha's body. The Meteor God Sword within Tuha's body began to burn, spreading outwards from the wound, continuously expanding.
Tuha looked at Su Xi in disbelief, his eyes filled with confusion. Why would Peng Tu ambush him? Even if he was unwilling to concede, he couldn't be this insidious, could he? Hailing from a renowned clan, he had no idea someone could be so deceitful. Unfortunately, he couldn't voice any of his remaining thoughts. He instantly turned into a pile of ash. Amidst the ashes, there was a green stone.
Su Xi looked at the stone on the ground and picked it up without hesitation. Having gained experience with Peng Tu previously, she already knew this stone was valuable and didn't want to miss out. After taking the item, Su Xi shifted her gaze to the young man not far away. When she had acted, the young man had turned his head and was secretly appraising her.
The young man had a delicate appearance. His flawless white face was adorned with a pair of spirited eyes that continuously scanned her, making it impossible to fathom his thoughts.
"Who are you?" Su Xi observed the young man for a moment, and without further speculation, chose to ask directly. She knew very little about the demon race, so instead of wasting her brain cells, it was better to use another approach.
When the young man heard Su Xi's question, a smile suddenly bloomed on his face. His smile was like peach blossoms opening in spring. Upon seeing it, Su Xi was momentarily stunned. Was there anyone in the world so beautiful? She had previously thought Zhenren Tiangang's appearance was beautiful enough, but the young man's current appearance made her feel it was comparable to Zhenren Tiangang's. In some ways, he was even superior, their styles being entirely different. Zhenren Tiangang possessed a handsome charm associated with a strong masculinity, but the man before her was more delicate and beautiful than a girl, his every movement exuding boundless allure.
"Are you gay?" Without a response from the young man, Su Xi couldn't help but voice her inner thoughts. Such a beautiful man, confined in such a secure place, was likely the forbidden pleasure of some powerful demon figure, a pet kept in a golden house.
"What did you say?" Ouyang Chu Ge heard Su Xi's words and blinked, appearing somewhat displeased. Why couldn't he understand anything the demon race spoke? He had initially thought Su Xi killing Tuha was merely to gain his trust and, through him, ascertain the whereabouts of those items. However, Su Xi's words made him uncertain. What was going on? Was Su Xi's method too sophisticated for him to detect, or was Su Xi simply foolish, asking such outlandish questions?
Su Xi also realized that her question was too bizarre and had deviated from the topic. She gave an awkward smile and chose to steer the conversation back, asking, "Who are you? Tell me, and I can let you go." Although she didn't know the young man's identity, anyone imprisoned by the demon race was surely not their friend. The more people she could free to cause trouble for the demons, the more time she would have to save others.
Upon hearing Su Xi's words, Ouyang Chu Ge's brows twitched. He looked at Su Xi and asked, "Are you serious?" Someone dared to let him go? These people were truly fearless. He didn't believe Su Xi was acting out of kindness, but rather harbored some other scheme. However, if they wanted to play, he didn't mind. But their plan was likely doomed to fail. If he were so easily dealt with, he wouldn't have survived this long.
"Alright, I'll tell you who I am." Ouyang Chu Ge smiled and briefly explained his situation. After finishing, Ouyang Chu Ge looked at Su Xi beside him and asked with a half-smile, "Are you still planning to let me go?"
Su Xi nodded upon hearing Ouyang Chu Ge's words. "Why not?" After speaking, she raised the Meteor God Sword in her hand and slashed towards him. She hadn't truly sought Ouyang Chu Ge's identity by asking him; her sole purpose was to ascertain his relationship with the demon race. Since she confirmed that Ouyang Chu Ge had a bad relationship with the demons, that was enough.
"Clang." The Meteor God Sword in Su Xi's hand directly cleaved the chains binding Ouyang Chu Ge. Feeling the shackles disappear, a smile immediately appeared on Ouyang Chu Ge's face. He was finally free. He was no longer the naive youth he once was, and Su Xi and the others' plans were likely to fall through.