Online: I Can See Health Bars Chapter 1317 - 586: Lesson (Part 2)

At the scene, utter astonishment befell everyone present.

"A demon, a demon?!"

"How could this possibly be?!"

"It truly is her!"

"When! Precisely when did this treacherous switch occur?"

But at that precise moment...

Boom!!!

The fierce confrontation was incredibly brief before a wall beside the bed was violently breached by the demon! Bricks flew everywhere as two figures burst through the gaping hole, making their escape from the chamber!

"Young Master Diao, I am here to render aid!" Qiu Xiaoping's form blurred, leaving behind the bewildered and helpless Qin Er as she too rushed out of the room!

"Pursue! Pursue them! Provide assistance to Mr. Diao!" Fa Hongwen stomped his foot in agitation, letting out a curse.

The subordinates of Master Tai nearby snapped to attention, bellowing commands as they charged out. Lady Tai had transformed into a demon right before their eyes; the situation needed no further explanation, and they grasped the essential outline of events.

Every single one of them desired to avenge Master Tai, eager to swiftly dispatch the demon. However, as they followed through the demolished wall and exited the room, they found the clamor of battle had already reverberated far into the distance. If they didn't hurry, they wouldn't even catch the faintest echo of the fight.

"Avenge Master Tai!"

"Audacious demon, the Forest Snake Gang is not a place one can simply enter and exit at will!"

"Demon, forfeit your life here to honor the celestial spirit of Lord Tai!"

Though the subordinates might have been in the dark about the specifics, their devotion to Tai Xuelin remained absolute. With the enemy now in their sights, they charged forward, intent on slaughtering the demon into which Lady Tai had morphed and tearing her asunder without delay!

Once the crowd had departed, along with the terrified maids who had fled the scene of the demonic transformation, the room fell into an unexpected silence. Only Xiong Rudong, Qin Er, and Ding Hui remained.

Qin Er stood adrift, her gaze fixed upon her toes, uncertain of her next move. Xiong Rudong, however, with his honest and simple nature, remained steadfastly beside Ding Hui, ensuring her safety, even as the others pursued the demon.

Yet, in this moment, Ding Hui advanced, step by deliberate step, towards Qin Er.

Stopping directly before Qin Er, she waited for the young woman to lift her confused eyes towards her.

Smack!

A sudden, resounding slap landed squarely on Qin Er’s cheek. The sheer force of the blow sent Qin Er staggering, nearly toppling her. Clutching her throbbing cheek, ignoring the trickle of blood from the corner of her mouth, Qin Er looked up at Ding Hui, her expression a mixture of dread and apprehension.

She... she possesses knowledge of martial arts?! Qin Er had always presumed Ding Hui to be merely a physician. Who could have fathomed that Ding Hui not only possessed medical expertise but was also a formidable practitioner of martial arts!

For her to endure such an impact with her mortal frame and survive was truly beyond comprehension. After all, any cultivator of martial arts could crush her as easily as one might crush an ant on the roadside.

Qin Er trembled, refraining from retaliating, refraining from questioning. She merely bowed her head in silent resignation, seemingly accepting her fate, unwilling to resist.

But at this juncture, Ding Hui spoke with chilling indifference.

"My husband possesses a remarkably patient disposition. However, I cannot say the same for myself."

Qin Er’s panic intensified upon hearing these words. Without a second thought, she quickly scrambled behind Xiong Rudong for refuge.

"Big Brother, please save me, Big Brother!" The earnest Xiong Rudong glanced at Qin Er, then at Ding Hui, who fixed him with a narrowed gaze, appearing uncertain how to proceed.

Then, Ding Hui issued a command.

"Step aside."

Step!

The moment Ding Hui’s words fell, Xiong Rudong immediately moved aside, completely exposing Qin Er who had been hiding behind him.

"No... no, no, no, no!" Qin Er was overcome with such terror that she could barely draw breath or move.

It was at this dire moment that Qin Er truly grasped the immense value of the scarred man. The assurance of having someone willing to risk their very life for you, at any time and any place, was of paramount importance. But now, it was far too late.

She watched as Ding Hui raised her hand. As the hand ascended to its apex, it emanated a piercing chill, transforming from flesh into segments of Ice Crystal, poised to engulf her Heavenly Spirit Bone!

No!!!!

Qin Er shrieked in sheer terror, yet her voice caught in her throat, stifled by extreme fear, rendering her incapable of making a sound. Die! I am going to die! I will surely perish!! Her consciousness seemed to freeze in that instant, utterly still, before a crashing realization.

But precisely at this critical juncture...

Snap.

A hand suddenly seized Ding Hui’s wrist. The encroaching Ice Crystal hand, mere inches away, had already obscured almost all of Qin Er’s field of vision. She could distinctly perceive the intricate patterns spreading across the palm of the crystalline hand. The frigid aura emanating from it jolted her mind into an improbable state of alertness.

Slowly, ever so slowly, she shifted her gaze slightly away from the palm that was about to envelop her entire head. Then, she beheld the identity of the true savior, the one who had intervened at the brink of her demise.

It turned out to be... the very same Young Master Diao, whom she had doubted on multiple occasions, who had subsequently exposed Lady Tai’s demonic form, and who had given chase! How could he possibly have returned so swiftly? Had he already vanquished that demon? In such a remarkably short span of time... No, that was not the most pressing matter... the crucial point was, he had saved her? Saved... Qin Er's mind raced, her thoughts still in motion, but her eyelids grew heavy, unable to remain open.

Her heavy eyelids shut, and she instantly dropped to the ground, unconscious.

...

Fang Yu cast a glance at Liu Qiner, who had suddenly collapsed, before turning his attention back to Ding Hui.

"What are you doing?"

Ding Hui’s Ice Crystal hand was still held by Fang Yu, but she simply smiled cheerfully.

"Helping you teach her a lesson."

"The rebel army members can be dealt with by that Qiu fellow later; don't stir up trouble. What if she has some hidden trick that could injure you?"

Fang Yu released Ding Hui’s hand, but she seized the chance to grasp him instead, her Ice Crystal dissolving into a soft, cool hand.

"I thought you wanted me to go easy, but you're actually worried about me."

Fang Yu rolled his eyes.

Whether Qin Er lived or died was none of his concern.

It was just that if a rebel army member died by Ding Hui's hand, Qiu Xiaoping might not let it slide.

The battle power of the eight thousand blood Hall Master was quite formidable.

If Qiu Xiaoping were to go berserk, with Ding Hui's slight build, Fang Yu would find it difficult to fight the enemy while also protecting her.

If something were to go wrong...

Fang Yu dared not ponder further, merely tightening his grip on Ding Hui’s cool hand.

At the very least, until Monk Quan Heng arrived, it was best to maintain a low profile and avoid provoking a major adversary.

"By the way, where is Lady Tai?" Ding Hui suddenly inquired.

Fang Yu paused for a moment, realizing Ding Hui was asking about that demon.

"Dead. Qiu Xiaoping and I attacked from both sides. That creature didn't last long before collapsing."

Considering the forty thousand blood level of the demon, its ability to last this long against the eight thousand blood Qiu Xiaoping and his own six hundred physique could be considered a mark of an elite demon.

Unfortunately, the gulf in raw power was simply too vast.

In a one-on-one confrontation, the creature might have held its ground for a bit longer, but with Qiu Xiaoping's intervention, the outcome was decided swiftly.

Even though they fought together, the forty thousand blood demon yielded only a meager amount of attribute points, which left Fang Yu rather frustrated.

Ultimately, his call for backup had been too late.

By the time he yelled for Qiu Xiaoping to stand down, the demon had already sustained several blows from him. Even if it was slain afterward, the experience points had already been divided.

[System Prompt: Congratulations to the player for defeating [Heavy Demon], acquiring 520 experience points.]

[System Prompt: Experience points have surpassed the threshold, converting into a total of 5 attribute points.]

Reviewing the system log, Fang Yu felt a pang of regret.

However, it was evident that this demon was not the conclusion, but rather... the beginning!

There had to be a reason why the Forest Snake Gang would suddenly produce a demon.

There had to be a reason why the Hall Master of the Forest Snake Gang would be unexpectedly slain by a hidden demon.

Therefore, someone must be orchestrating events from behind the scenes.

The most plausible explanation was that the true Gang Leader of the Forest Snake Gang had discovered Fa Hongwen’s betrayal and decided to take action.

However, how this individual became involved with demons and why they could command them remained a profound mystery to Fang Yu.

Catching sight of Xiong Rudong, who had been waiting nearby, Fang Yu released Ding Hui and offered a respectful nod.

"Master Xiong, I appreciate your diligent efforts."