Ex-Wife is a Big Villainess
Chapter 716 - 355 Undead Army

Chapter 716: Chapter 355 Undead Army

Although being chased wildly by bizarre demons made Jiang Shouzhong and the other person quite disheveled, they unexpectedly discovered a path leading out of this Maple Forest.

The narrow trail was hidden within a dense bush.

Circumventing the bush, Jiang Shouzhong, carrying Xiao Lingqiu on his back, walked a short distance deeper into the forest, and suddenly, the view before them opened up.

A crystal-clear stream meandered gently through the woods like a naturally formed jade ribbon.

Not far from the stream, an imposing giant tree stood upright as if piercing the clouds.

Unlike the Maple Forest, the leaves of this giant tree, although resembling maple leaves, bore a distinct uniqueness. Their color was cherry blossom pink, so breathtakingly beautiful it felt surreal, like a heavily edited scenic painting.

Layers upon layers of cherry-colored leaves intertwined, forming a massive canopy and shading half the sky.

"I’m starting to agree with you."

Xiao Lingqiu murmured.

As she spoke, her warm breath brushed against the man’s ear, bringing a tinge of ticklish sensation.

Jiang Shouzhong tilted his head slightly and asked, "Agree with what?"

Staring at the mesmerizing scenery in front of her, Xiao Lingqiu remained dazed for quite a while before whispering, "Perhaps we are truly in an illusion. How could such a sight exist in reality?"

Jiang Shouzhong fell into contemplation.

If this truly was an illusion, they might still be inside the Taoist Ancestor’s tomb chamber.

But the problem was, this illusion felt too real.

Jiang Shouzhong couldn’t help but feel restless.

As his gaze fell upon the gently flowing stream, an idea suddenly sparked in his mind for verification.

He gently placed the woman he was carrying onto the ground, walked to the stream, picked a spot where the water was relatively deep, and then, turning around, lay fully backward in the water, submerging his head entirely.

Xiao Lingqiu blinked in confusion, unable to figure out what he was doing.

Drinking water?

Taking a bath?

After waiting for quite a while without seeing any sign of him emerging, Xiao Lingqiu tentatively shouted, "Jiang Mo?"

She called out several more times, yet the man remained motionless like a dead body submerged in the water.

Could this guy have truly committed suicide?

Feeling a sudden pang of unease, Xiao Lingqiu’s eyelid twitched.

In the past, she would have been thrilled if this man died.

But now, in this strange and eerie place, plagued by odd demons, being left alone as an invalid woman would drive her to despair even if she didn’t die.

Using every ounce of remaining strength, Xiao Lingqiu dragged herself toward him.

Just as she reached the water’s edge and was about to grab his robe, a loud splash echoed—Jiang Shouzhong suddenly leapt out of the water.

The man collapsed onto the ground with a heavy cough, tears and snot streaming down his face, looking incredibly miserable.

The water he splashed drenched Xiao Lingqiu, almost turning her into a soaked mess.

"Damn, I really almost died," Jiang Shouzhong muttered a few curses, rubbing his nose vigorously to ease his sore nasal passages.

"Jiang Mo!!"

A furious voice came from nearby.

Jiang Shouzhong turned his head and saw Xiao Lingqiu glaring at him with murderous intent.

Droplets of water adorned the woman’s face.

Some of the drops slowly trailed down her long, fair neck, slipping into her collar.

Moreover, because she was lying prone, Jiang Shouzhong’s view prominently captured those sparkling droplets pooling upon snowy peaks, which were then subtly squeezed away.

"Uh, why did you crawl over here? Thirsty for water?"

Jiang Shouzhong looked puzzled.

"Thirsty for—"

Xiao Lingqiu ultimately restrained herself from blurting out an expletive.

She lowered her head, wiping the droplets off her face with her sleeve. In a cold tone, she said, "I thought you wanted to commit suicide, so I planned to help you, making sure you succeed properly."

Jiang Shouzhong chuckled, "You were worried about me."

"Ha."

Xiao Lingqiu let out a dry laugh.

Jiang Shouzhong, unconcerned by her cold and irritated gaze, picked her up again and placed her down on a clean patch of ground beside the tree. Leaning his back against the trunk, he said, "I was just trying to confirm whether this was an illusion. For now, it seems it’s not—we are truly in a real world."

"Childish."

Xiao Lingqiu’s crimson lips spat out two words.

Noticing Jiang Shouzhong was about to take off his clothes, her expression changed sharply: "What are you doing?"

"Are you blind? My clothes are soaked," Jiang Shouzhong responded indifferently, taking off his outerwear and hanging it on the tree trunk to dry.

However, he didn’t remove his long pants—considering the woman’s presence, he spared her some dignity.

Xiao Lingqiu turned her head away, grumbling, "You might as well have stripped before jumping into the water earlier. It would’ve spared you this hassle."

"You’re not wrong," Jiang Shouzhong nodded, "That thought actually came to me while I was soaking in the water. Oh, your clothes are a bit wet too, do you want..."

Seeing her glaring at him with suspicion, Jiang Shouzhong shrugged, "Suit yourself."

With his upper body bare, Jiang Shouzhong walked back to the creek, rinsed his face, tidied his hair, and sat leaning against a tree opposite the woman, his eyes fixed on the enigmatic giant tree nearby in contemplation.

"Are you planning to just stay here?"

Xiao Lingqiu asked.

Jiang Shouzhong plucked a blade of grass and stuck it in his mouth, saying, "Let’s rest for a moment. I have a nagging feeling this place has some eerie ’ghost-wall’ phenomenon. Haven’t you noticed? We’ve been walking for so long, yet the sun hasn’t budged a bit—it’s just fixed up in the sky without a hint of setting."

Xiao Lingqiu froze, lifting her head toward the sky.

The blazing red sun hung in the cloudless expanse above, radiating a strange sense of discord, as though it was locked in place.

"This reminds me of a place somewhat similar to this," Jiang Shouzhong remarked. "Su Shanke’s home in Qingzhou—it leads to an underground palace. When I entered it back then, I encountered some extraordinarily surreal sights and even faced Su Shanke transformed into the likeness of a bizarre demon."