Protection

"Let's go and see what's inside these rooms." Su Yu spoke as he pulled Duan Yuan using his other free hand to lead the other since his other hand is holding his selfie stick with his mobile phone, showing his livestream.

If the second floor's hallway is really the same as the first floor's hallway, then there should also be four doors in the first floor's hallway. As to why Su Yu is sure that there are really four real doors in the second floor's hallway and not just two like the first floor, it is because he can detect heavy evil qi coming from the four doors.

Duan Yuan heard what Su Yu said and nodded in agreement. Even if he could see that the entire manor is filled with evil qi, which obstructed his sight from 'seeing' the evil qi coming from the four doors in the second floor's hallway that merged with the evil qi of the manor, there is no use of him feeling scared. Since being scared not only cannot change their situation, but instead, add more to their problems instead as one might drag the other, and both of them fall to their deaths.

This naturally cannot happen, so Duan Yuan fought the urge to go back and run. Even if he is an exorcist, the Purple Old Manor has already exceeded his expectations of being evil. Duan Yuan still hasn't forgotten that 'monster' earlier which almost killed him had Su Yu not reminded him on time which saved his life.

The Purple Old Manor… is too dangerous. Duan Yuan, for the first time, regretted his actions – deciding to go to the Purple Old Manor, and without asking for Bai Xueyan's permission. Of course, he doesn't regret coming here for Su Yu, though, since he just can't ignore the other's life, especially in front of him. So, Duan Yuan could only try his best to suppress his fear. This is definitely the first time that he ever felt this level of fear.

"Are you alright?" Su Yu whispered to Duan Yuan when he noticed that the other is silent. When he turned to look at Duan Yuan, he could see that the other's face is paler than usual, and there are beads of sweat on Duan Yuan's forehead, which trickled down the side of the other's face until it reached his jaws.

Obviously, Duan Yuan is very scared. But, for the sake of not causing trouble for Su Yu, Duan Yuan is suppressing his fear. This made Su Yu feel distressed, though. Su Yu respects the old and loves the young, so he doesn't want for a young man like Duan Yuan to be like this. But, they have no choice right now but to endure since there is nothing that they can do, yet, in their current situation. Not only do they have to tread carefully with every step that they take, but they also have to be alert to their surroundings.

One mistake and it will be game over for them. Unfortunately, unlike online games, there is no restart for them to resurrection.

"Yes." Duan Yuan answered and nodded his head. He could feel that his palm is sweaty, and he feels embarrassed in case Su Yu would hold his hand instead of his wrist.

Su Yu saw Duan Yuan's perseverance and Su Yu's expression changed. "Don't worry." He whispered to Duan Yuan. "I am here." He told the other. I will not let the evil ghost or any other beings that are here harm you. He thought.

Even if he became a demon later, he still has the heart of an immortal. Before, his fellow immortals even told him that he is too benevolent and kind, like a buddha. To which Su Yu joked that he might really become a buddha in the future. Unfortunately, fate played a cruel joke on Su Yu. Instead of him becoming a buddha, he became a demon instead which the monks and immortals kill.

But, still, Su Yu's heart of a buddha remained, even when he crossed worlds. So, looking at Duan Yuan's weak appearance, Su Yu feels distressed. However, contrary to his heart of a buddha, Su Yu's blood is boiling in anger and his entire body felt like it wanted to go violent. This is his demon side, Su Yu knows. And right now, he just wanted to let his demon side go amok.

But, Su Yu still remembered though that this is not the demon realm. Instead, this is the world of humans and he now has a new identity. Not to mention that he also knew that his power right now is inferior compared to his power back then as a demon lord in the mortal realm. So, Su Yu could only suppress his restless demon soul.

Duan Yuan turned to face Su Yu's side after he heard what Su Yu said. He could feel that Su Yu's aura has changed. But, Su Yu doesn't care, since he really feels moved by Su Yu's words. Duan Yuan doesn't know when was the last time that someone told him these words. Maybe his parents did before when they were still alive. Maybe his grandfather did, too, when his grandfather spoiled him after his parents died.

Unfortunately, Duan Yuan not only grew up fast but also matured fast and Duan Yuan's mentality made him think that it is his turn to say these words to his grandfather who raised him single-handedly. His grandfather knew it, so Duan Yuan hasn't heard his grandfather tell him these words ever again. Duan Yuan knew that his grandfather felt depressed that his son and daughter-in-law died, and he wanted to transfer all his love to his grandson, Duan Yuan, who remained.

But unfortunately, Duan Yuan didn't give him the chance to. For Duan Yuan, he wanted to grow up as soon as possible so that he could take care of his grandfather, as he felt that it was his turn.

"Thank you… senior." Duan Yuan spoke in a hoarse voice.