Chapter 167: Cunning and Treacherous
Tian Yuan, who was fully focused on repairing his dantian, suddenly felt a chill on the top of his head.
Oh no!
His heart sank.
Why did you have to come at this exact moment, of all times?
The Dantian has already been restored by ninety percent, reaching the most critical point. It's just one step away from complete success.
Tian Yuan desperately blinked at Kurou, seeking his help.
At this moment, it is impossible to speak; the moment he opens his mouth, the energy will dissipate.
However, Kurou silently closed his eyes, pretending not to see. He had started repairing his Dantian earlier than Tian Yuan and was about to succeed.
With Tian Yuan holding off, he could safely get out.
"Damn it!" countless expletives ran through Tian Yuan's mind.
That strand of long black hair first probed the top of his head, then more hair drooped down, slithering across his head like several venomous snakes, ready to take his life at any moment.
He regretted it so much that his insides turned green!
If he had known, he should have shown some deference to Lu Fei, at least superficially, to save his own life.
"Is today the day I meet my end here?"
His pupils quivered as he gazed at the silent and empty surroundings, Tian Yuan's heart was filled with reluctance.
"Boss, it's out, should we make our move?" Hu Zi, seeing that mass of black hair, was both excited and agitated.
"Wait a bit longer."
Lu Fei was in no rush. Could a Taoist like Tian Yuan, who truly had skills, have no means to save his own life?
The black hair began to wriggle, coiling around Tian Yuan's neck.
Tian Yuan's face showed an expression of utter determination.
Boom!
Just as the black hair was about to enter his mouth and nose, a golden light suddenly burst forth from his body.
Wherever the light reached, the black hair was completely severed.
"Do it!"
Lu Fei no longer hesitated, dashing forward in one swift motion. Infusing his power into the thunderstrike jujube wood staff, he lashed out fiercely at the remaining strands of hair.
Blue currents flickered intensely between the strands of hair.
"Ah—"
A piercing shriek echoed through the dilapidated dormitory. Behind the black hair, the ghost revealed its true form. It was a girl's face, twisted with hatred, and her body was covered in deep knife wounds.
"Could she be the girl who was stabbed to death by her boyfriend?"
Lu Fei's heart stirred. Perhaps she was the source of the haunting in the dormitory, her vitality far more tenacious than that of any other long-haired ghosts.
After being struck by the golden light and then hit by his staff, she did not die but instead struggled violently.
Cold, black hair continued to grow from her head, reaching out menacingly toward Lu Fei.
"Boss, be careful!"
Tiger Child swung his ghost-head greatsword, slashing heavily at the female ghost.
Her black hair snapped off.
The female ghost, her body covered in wounds, floated and flew into the air, vanishing in an instant.
"She's gone?"
Lu Fei frowned and cautiously looked around.
A thin mist spread from outside the window into the dormitory building, making the already dim building even more hazy.
Upon their sudden return, Tian Yuan and Ku Deng were initially pleased, but then they froze.
Realizing what had happened, they understood that they had been used by Lu Fei once again.
Ku Deng took a deep breath to keep his breath steady.
Tian Yuan trembled all over, his eyes filled with rage.
He didn't act early, and he didn't act late; he waited until he used his life-saving talisman to show up.
That kid did it on purpose!
Treacherous and despicable!
So young, yet full of schemes!
But at this moment, Tian Yuan dared not speak out in anger.
Not only because he couldn't speak right now, but more importantly, he had already used his last trump card.
Ku Deng, that bald monk, was also unreliable. If he offended Lu Fei again, he would really be finished.
Ku Deng calmed his mind and was the first to complete the repair of his dantian. His tense body relaxed, and he let out a long breath of stale air.
"Amitabha."
Without bothering to wipe the sweat from his brow, he immediately raised his hand and performed a Buddhist salute to Lu Fei.
"Many thanks for Master Lu's assistance."
Tianyuan cursed inwardly, the sly and bald monk, only now knowing to curry favor with Lu Fei!
Restoring the dantian does not equate to regaining mana, it merely preserves the foundation. To safely leave this building tonight, he still needed to rely on Lu Fei.
"Master Kudeng, no need to be so formal, I didn't come here to save you all."
Lu Fei smiled faintly, not bothering to pay him any attention, and turned to focus on finding the long-haired ghost.
The long-haired ghost was severely injured, and he must seize this opportunity to eliminate it.
"Master Lu sure knows how to joke. We are all here for the safety of the school, naturally we should advance and retreat together."
Kudeng's face stiffened, then he laughed awkwardly to relieve his embarrassment, got up from the ground, and with a thick skin, followed the two of Lu Fei.
"Oh, master, there's no need for you to share our fate, your thick-skinned face has already gone two miles ahead of us!"
Huzi teased him, but he didn't mind at all.
A light mist spread between the buildings, and Lu Fei narrowed his eyes vigilantly.
Suddenly.
Outside the dormitory, a blurred black figure flashed by quickly.
"After it!"
As Lu Fei moved, Hu Zi and Ku Deng hurried to follow.
Now, Tian Yuan was left alone in the dormitory.
Tian Yuan was truly panicked.
Fortunately, he had finally finished repairing his dantian. Without even catching his breath, he immediately got up on all fours and pursued Lu Fei and the others.
"Wait for me!"
Lu Fei's footsteps were swift as he closely chased after the black figure.
The dark shadow darted up the dim and narrow staircase, heading towards the rooftop, its long black hair fluttering, moving even faster.
How can a human compare to a ghost in terms of speed?
"Huzi, the Canine Tooth Dagger!" Seeing the female ghost about to run away again, Lu Fei shouted loudly.
Huzi immediately pulled out the Canine Tooth Dagger and threw it forcefully at the floating figure of the female ghost.
Whoosh!
The small dagger hit with precision, piercing through the body of the female ghost and suddenly slowing down her escape.
"Quick!"
Lu Fei and Huzi rushed forward, swinging their magical instruments at the female ghost.
The Ghost Head Blade, being longer, struck the female ghost's body first. Although it couldn't cause fatal damage, it prevented her from escaping.
Lu Fei's Thunderstrike Jujube Wood Stick followed closely.
A massive amount of magical power poured in, and he struck the female ghost hard between her eyebrows, right at her vital spot.
Boom!
Blue electric currents flashed all over the female ghost's body. Her hideous face was filled with pain, and her black hair shattered inch by inch, turning to ash.
She trembled violently, and cracks spread across her pale body, as if a porcelain doll was about to shatter at any moment.
Yet, in the midst of her agony, a look of relief appeared in her pitch-black eyes.
Then, she closed her eyes.
Lu Fei felt something was not quite right.
This female ghost could perfectly conceal herself, so why did she suddenly appear?
Just then.
Dark winds suddenly surged overhead.
A long strand of black hair suddenly dropped down from above the stairs.
"Be careful!"
Lu Fei and Hu Zi hurriedly backed away.
The black hair, like a tongue, wrapped around the female ghost and dragged it upward, disappearing into the darkness in an instant.
Immediately after, clusters of black hair surged out from the dark like a tide.
"What's happening?" Everyone's faces changed dramatically.
Lu Fei's heart sank suddenly.
It turned out that the female ghost wasn't trying to escape at all, but rather intentionally luring them to this place!