Chapter 56: The Bitter Consequence of Overreaching
As the Hai Ma crashed to the ground, Xu Qingsui withdrew her spiritual power and walked out from behind it.
But Lu Jingyu was lost to the world. Seeing the Hai Ma fall, he shot forward, grabbed its tail, and swung the enormous creature around.
The massive body swept away all the seaweed and coral in its path.
Seeing this, the squad members scattered, hoping to avoid the collateral damage.
But in the limited space, no matter where they turned, they could never escape the sweeping arc.
Not to mention, they were no match for Lu Jingyu in strength and speed to begin with, let alone Lu Jingyu in his berserk rage.
Finally, someone shouted, "Get down!" and everyone reacted, hitting the deck to take cover.
After warning the others, Xu Qingsui made her way to Lu Jingyu’s side.
Seeing the veins bulging on Lu Jingyu’s forehead and his bloodshot eyes, Xu Qingsui’s heart ached for him.
"You must be in so much pain. Close your eyes and get some sleep. When you wake up, everything will be okay."
Xu Qingsui slowly raised her hand, reaching for his cheek.
"Get away! What right do you have to soothe Captain Lu!"
Just as Xu Qingsui was about to touch Lu Jingyu’s cheek, Xu Ruming’s sharp voice rang out.
Xu Qingsui was shoved hard, and she stumbled a few steps before steadying herself.
Xu Ruming glared viciously at Xu Qingsui. "Xu Qingsui, take a good look at yourself. What right do you have to soothe Captain Lu?"
"Don’t think you can reach the heavens in a single step just because you know Captain Lu. Trash is still trash. Once I soothe Captain Lu, he’ll see how good I am."
Though she hadn’t even tried yet, Xu Ruming was already fantasizing about all the ways Lu Jingyu would thank her and ask to form a bond.
The opportunity was right in front of her, and she eagerly reached for Lu Jingyu.
Seeing this, Xu Qingsui didn’t intervene.
’Xu Ruming looks down on me, but what is she, really?’
For a mere B-level guide to think she could soothe the SSS-level Lu Jingyu was pure fantasy.
’If she wants to dream, then let her. She’ll pay the price for her actions eventually.’
While she didn’t stop Xu Ruming, her eyes never left Lu Jingyu, constantly monitoring his condition.
The moment something went wrong, she would step in to soothe Lu Jingyu and ease his pain.
Touching Lu Jingyu’s cheek, Xu Ruming’s face flushed red with excitement.
Her hand trembled uncontrollably, but she finally forced down her excitement and began to release her spiritual power.
But the excitement in her eyes froze the instant her spiritual power touched Lu Jingyu.
The next second, deep fear filled her eyes.
’Why!’
’Why can’t my Spiritual Power enter his body?’
"AH!"
A huge suction force was released from Lu Jingyu’s body, instantly latching onto Xu Ruming’s spiritual power and greedily devouring it.
Xu Ruming felt her spiritual power gushing out of her and into Lu Jingyu, like water from a burst dam.
At the same time, an immense pressure crushed her internal organs, and a great pain enveloped her.
Having devoured Xu Ruming’s spiritual power, Lu Jingyu finally ignored the long-dead Hai Ma.
He casually tossed the Hai Ma aside and looked down at Xu Ruming, whose face was distorted from having her power devoured.
Bloodlust and murder appeared in his blood-red eyes. Lu Jingyu suddenly reached out, grabbed Xu Ruming’s shoulders, and slowly lifted her up.
Xu Ruming’s already pale face twisted in agony as large beads of sweat streamed down.
She opened her mouth to scream, but only violent gasps and pained groans came out.
Lu Jingyu ignored her, and with a surge of strength in his hands, he was about to tear her apart.
But just as he gathered power in his palms, ready to strike, a hand was gently placed on his.
Lu Jingyu’s body froze, and his grip on Xu Ruming suddenly loosened.
Like a kite with a broken string, Xu Ruming crumpled to the ground.
Sprawled on the ground, she coughed violently. The feeling of fresh air filling her lungs brought a wave of relief.
But now, both of her shoulders felt as if they had been struck by heavy hammers, and she couldn’t muster a shred of strength.
Enduring the discomfort, she raised her head to look at Lu Jingyu.
A familiar figure entered her vision, and her breathing, which had just eased, hitched once more.
’Xu Qingsui!’
The person who had just grabbed Lu Jingyu’s hand was none other than Xu Qingsui.
’Seeing that Lu Jingyu was about to tear Xu Ruming to shreds, she was actually thrilled.’
’After all, wicked people deserved to suffer such agony. They deserved to be torn limb from limb.’
’But Lu Jingyu shouldn’t be the one to do it. His hands shouldn’t be stained by it.’
In Xu Qingsui’s eyes, even a contaminated Mutant was cleaner than that despicable couple, Xu Ruming and Shen Ling’an.
Besides, killing someone while in a berserk state would have a huge impact on Lu Jingyu.
It might seem like he was unaware in his berserk state, but his spirit body was conscious of everything.
Killing would contaminate his spirit body, making him even more unstable.
So, at the critical moment, Xu Qingsui stepped in.
After Lu Jingyu released Xu Ruming, Xu Qingsui took his hands in both of hers and gathered them to her chest.
She slowly rested her face against Lu Jingyu’s hands and said softly, "I’m here."
Instantly, Xu Qingsui was once again in that expanse of black sea.
Fierce winds and lightning still raged. Giant waves formed towering black walls, crashing toward Xu Qingsui one after another.
"Do you remember me? I’m sorry, I’m late!"
"Ooooo~ Ooooo~"
Xu Qingsui apologized to the black ocean, and as if in understanding, the sea wind responded in kind.
"Come out and let me see you, okay? I can soothe your agitation and make you feel more comfortable."
She continued to call out to the sea, but the Black Dragon still didn’t appear.
Taking a deep breath, Xu Qingsui had no choice but to walk toward the black sea once more.
But just as she lifted her foot, the beach before her suddenly collapsed, and an insurmountable chasm lay in her path.
Looking at the chasm, Xu Qingsui could feel Lu Jingyu’s spirit body resisting her more and more.
This meant his pain was becoming unbearable, that he was sealing off his own Spiritual World.
"It’s my fault. I shouldn’t have let Xu Ruming waste so much time, aggravating your pain."
"Please give me another chance, okay? I really want to help you."
On the horizon, black clouds pressed down. Thunder and lightning rolled within them, but there wasn’t the slightest sign of the Black Dragon.
With no response, Xu Qingsui grew more and more anxious.
Time passed, second by second. No matter what Xu Qingsui said, the Black Dragon did not appear.
’Continuing like this is just a waste of time. The more Lu Jingyu’s spirit body seals itself away, the more it will intensify his pain.’
After weighing her options, Xu Qingsui made a decision.
"Are you really not going to come out and see me?"
There was still no response.
Xu Qingsui took a deep breath and suddenly walked toward the edge of the chasm.