Rebirth as the Richest Woman in the World
Chapter 548 (first update)

Chapter 548: 548 (first update)

Generally speaking, echoes only occur in enclosed spaces; an open area like a small grove should not produce echoes, which struck Miao Xinran as odd and caused her face to pale slightly.

What frightened her even more was that Mo Qingyi did not respond to her!

"Qingyi, come out, we’re not playing anymore, I give up!" Miao Xinran shouted into the air once more.

But all that came back from the air were her own echoes.

"Qingyi, please come out," Miao Xinran hurried forward, searching for Mo Qingyi’s figure as she went.

But in the quiet grove, there was no one to be found.

"Hey, everyone, come out, stop hiding, can’t we stop playing?"

"Everyone, come out!"

At this moment, Miao Xinran noticed a strange problem; no matter how she walked, she couldn’t exit the forest and seemed to be going in circles!

The color was slowly draining from Miao Xinran’s face.

Her steps became somewhat frantic.

The pitch-black grove seemed to turn into a cage, trapping her within it.

What should she do? What could she do now?

Could this be the phenomenon of ghost-hitting-the-wall?

In her panic, she could only pull out her phone, but it had fallen into a state with no signal, and the most terrifying thing was that she couldn’t even make emergency calls! It was then that Miao Xinran realized things had truly taken a serious turn!

For a moment, everything seemed to spin around her!

"Qingyi, Li Yong, Wang Keke... where are you?"

In her despair, Miao Xinran could only cry out everyone’s names.

At this moment, Miao Xinran was truly scared! If she had known this would happen, she would have never agreed to play such a terrifying game, not even if it meant getting killed! Now she had roped herself in too! It felt like she really was trapped in another world!

On the other side, Mo Qingyi, Li Yong, and Wang Keke were also constantly searching for their friends’ figures.

The black cat that had been in Mo Qingyi’s arms had long since disappeared.

Now, they could only use the light from their phones to grope their way forward in the darkness, not knowing what they might encounter ahead.

"What do we do now? It seems like they’ve all disappeared! They couldn’t really have been taken by a ghost to another world, could they?" Wang Keke said in a panic.

The three of them had been turning in circles in the woods for over half an hour, but they hadn’t found a single person.

"Don’t panic," Li Yong said, feigning composure, "there are no ghosts in this world. They must be hiding on purpose to scare us." Even though he said this, his heart was still in a state of chaos; this place was just too eerie!

Mo Qingyi shone the flashlight around, shouting loudly, "Xinran! Come out! We’re not playing anymore!"

But there was no response.

The silence was so thorough that only their breathing could be heard.

"This place is too creepy; let’s go back first. They’re not children; if they can’t see us, they’ll definitely go back on their own," Wang Keke was already considering falling back.

"What are you talking about!" Mo Qingyi’s voice suddenly turned cold, "We all came here together! Of course, we should leave together! I won’t go back until we’ve found the others."

Scared as she was, she would never abandon her friends in a time like this!

Li Yong also spoke up, "Mo Qingyi is right! At a time like this, we absolutely cannot leave! What if they really met with an accident?" If a girl could stand her ground and not back down in such a situation, he, as a man, certainly could not show too much cowardice.

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Elsewhere, Chu Jin had arrived in front of a mountain cave, stopping as directed by the map.

Clearly, this was no ordinary cave.

Two long-robed figures stood guard at the entrance.

According to the map, Soul Resurrection Grass should be inside the cave.

But as things stood now, she couldn’t get in.

Unless there was another entrance to the cave.

"Jin, have you forgotten that you still have half a bottle of Invisibility Water?" Zi from the Purple Thunder Space reminded her.

It was then that Chu Jin remembered; to deal with Zhao Yiling, she had asked Zi to prepare Invisibility Water for her, and after using half a bottle last time, she still had half left.

"Thanks for the reminder," Chu Jin said with a slight curl of her lip, taking out the remaining Invisibility Water from the space and consuming it.

After making sure there were no problems, she approached the cave entrance.

While walking, she also found a black baseball cap in the Purple Thunder Space and put it on her head.

She pulled the brim of her hat down further.

It concealed her exquisitely delicate features that were as beautiful as jade.

Zi continued, "Brother Jin, this Invisibility Water can only maintain its effect for half an hour, we must act quickly and decisively."

Chu Jin nodded slightly, "Got it, you also keep a close watch for me."

Zi patted her chest and said, "No problem, leave it to my three bodies of Zi Han."

Thanks to the Invisibility Water, Chu Jin smoothly entered the cave.

Calling it a cave was a bit of an understatement; it was more like an underground castle, opulent beyond compare, leading deep underground.

Everywhere he went, there were people patrolling back and forth! The defenses were extremely strict.

Chu Jin held his breath, avoiding one infrared beam after another as he made his way deeper underground.

The deeper he went, the more oppressive the air became! The guards became more numerous as well.

Zi reminded him anxiously, "Brother Jin, you need to move faster, we only have 20 minutes left!"

"I know." As he spoke, Chu Jin once again squinted and dodged another infrared beam.

Not only were there guards here, but there were also mechanisms everywhere, invisible to the naked eye, any slight misstep could trigger an alarm.

Just around the corner should be the place where the Soul Resurrection Grass was stored.

There were only 15 minutes left until the Invisibility Water would wear off.

There were many guards here.

More than all he had encountered on the way put together, indicating that the Soul Resurrection Grass must be extremely precious; otherwise, the defenses would not be so tight.

Chu Jin cautiously entered the room where the Soul Resurrection Grass was kept.

This was clearly a small treasury, filled with jewels flashing dazzling light. No wonder there were so many guards outside. Chu Jin quickly identified a wooden box emitting a red glow among the pile of jewels.

Inside it, the Soul Resurrection Grass should be stored.

It was a large wooden box, and it would be impossible to take away with the box itself.

The wooden box was locked.

An old-fashioned copper lock.

Chu Jin walked to the side, took a black hairpin out of his pocket, inserted it into the lock, and gave it a gentle twist.

"Click," went the sound.

The lock was open.

But it also drew the attention of the guards at the door.

"Who’s there!" Suddenly, more than a dozen fully armed men appeared in the previously empty room.

Chu Jin quickly held his breath and moved aside.

But it was already too late, as one of the guards had noticed something was off with the wooden box.

A dozen dark gun barrels were all aimed at Chu Jin.

The urgent alarm sounded through the entire underground castle.

One of them threw a handful of unknown gold powder into the air, and Chu Jin’s body immediately appeared in the air.

"Bang, bang, bang—"

The sound of gunfire resounded.

With a grasping motion out of thin air, an Oil-paper Umbrella appeared in Chu Jin’s right hand.

As the umbrella opened, it emanated a fierce, blinding red light.

Not only did it block the bullets, but it also made it difficult for the guards to keep their eyes open!

Seizing the moment, Chu Jin flashed to the side, covering himself with the umbrella in his right hand, and quickly grabbed the Soul Resurrection Grass lying in the wooden box with his left hand!

"Catch her! Don’t let her get away at all costs!"

More and more guards were arriving.

To walk out of here would undoubtedly require a bloody battle!

Chu Jin, trying not to harm anyone, dodged the bullets that flew towards him while making his way out!

But the guards would not give him any chance to escape!

"Swoosh, swoosh, swoosh!"

In the blink of an eye, five or six guards had already flashed in front of her.

Punching! Sweeping the leg!

Each strike aimed for vital points!

These five were skilled in close quarters combat, clearly not just any common fighters!

Chu Jin slightly squinted her eyes, one hand holding the Soul Resurrection Grass.

With a "snap", she closed the Oil-paper Umbrella and used the handle as a weapon! Her figure moved deftly among the five men!

Like a bewitching fish.

Her speed was so fast that her body almost turned into an afterimage!

Invisible to the eye and impossible to grasp.

The tip of the umbrella continuously struck the vulnerable acupoints of the five men!

Meanwhile, a man dressed in a suit and shoes was hurriedly making his way inside, his very being emitting an aura of dangerous hostility.

A subordinate was reporting to him the situation inside the cave.

"Second City Lord, the intruder is after the town’s treasure! The Soul Resurrection Grass is already in his hands! Moreover, this person is highly skilled! Even the five Protectors are no match for him."

With a pair of enchanting fox-like eyes that could bewitch the heart, the man’s lips curved slightly upon hearing this, "Daring to act recklessly in Lawless City, I’ll make sure he comes in but never leaves!"

Having said this, the man’s figure flashed and he appeared next to Chu Jin.

Chu Jin tossed the umbrella into the air and with a spinning kick, she almost didn’t turn her head as she landed a blow under the jaw of the man behind her!

A "crack" as bones broke.

Bang! One down!

Meanwhile, the falling tip of the umbrella landed precisely on another person’s Baihui Point!

Bang! Another down!

At the same time, Chu Jin’s feet touched the wall, leaving two footprints on the snow-white surface, and with a backward somersault, her feet landed accurately on the shoulders of one man.

Her black cap fell due to her significant movement, drawing a perfect arc in mid-air, revealing a highly distinctive and clear face, a visage as lovely as jade intertwined with her black hair, stunningly heart-stirring.

She was a beauty as if taken from a painting.

Nothing more than that.

The man watching Chu Jin was momentarily stunned, clearly not expecting the person who dared to intrude alone into the Treasures Pavilion of Lawless City to be a woman!

But the man quickly recovered, gesturing towards his subordinates.

The subordinates immediately understood, and in the next second, a refined small pistol appeared in their hands!

Narrowing his eyes slightly, he aimed the gun muzzle at Chu Jin!

Indeed, it was a pity for such a beauty.

Chu Jin twisted the man’s head with her feet, rotating, and with another "crack", the man plummeted straight to the ground! Then, with another side flip, she lifted her foot and directly kicked another person to her left.

The four men who were full of vigor a moment ago...

In the blink of an eye, "bang, bang" fell to the ground.

"Farewell, beauty," the man did not hesitate to pull the trigger, and a bullet shot straight towards Chu Jin’s heart!

At the same time, Chu Jin reached out to catch the umbrella, which landed securely in her hand!

Also at this moment, a playing card imbued with an intense chill flew swiftly towards the man!

The man’s pupils shrank suddenly!

He hadn’t expected Chu Jin to discover him so quickly! Her observational skills were terrifying! For the sake of a surprise attack, he had purposely hidden among the crowd! The gun was even fitted with a silencer!

Just who was this person! She looked no more than a teenager! How could she possess such extraordinary skills!

It seemed he had underestimated her!

"Whoosh!"

"Pop!"

The bullet and the card collided in mid-air, creating a blinding spark! After a fierce impact, both the card and the bullet fell to the ground!

The man narrowed his eyes once more.

"Bang, bang!"

He fired two more shots in her direction!

Chu Jin hurriedly propped open the oil-paper umbrella, shielding herself from two bullets that were shot at her!

The number of enemies was too great, and moreover, a highly skilled one had now arrived; it wasn’t suitable for her to confront them head-on!

Chu Jin had hoped Zi might be able to help her, but at the critical moment, he had been blocked again!

Under such circumstances, she could only take a gamble!

Chu Jin’s brows furrowed slightly as she dodged the encroaching crowd, swiftly heading in the direction of the exit.

"Think you can escape that easily?" The man smirked, his lips curling into a smile that wasn’t quite a smile. He deftly grabbed a dagger that gleamed with a cold light, leaped into the air, stepped on the shoulders of the crowd, and arrived in front of Chu Jin.

He raised his hand slightly, and the guards who were fighting with Chu Jin immediately retreated.

Leaving enough space for the two to fight.

Only then did Chu Jin indifferently lift her eyes to look at the man.

At the same time, the man also raised his eyes to look at her!

Their eyes met! Sparks flew!

The man slightly narrowed his fox-like eyes, his voice oozing charm, "Little beauty, drop the Soul Resurrection Grass, follow me, and I will ensure you a path of glory and riches. What do you say?" He never refused a beauty.

Especially one with her looks.

If he could have her, keeping her by his side as a bed partner would be wonderful.

Chu Jin didn’t expect such shameless words from him, and immediately snapped the umbrella closed, her face growing cold. Transforming the umbrella into a sword, she slashed directly at the man.

The man’s lips quirked up; she indeed had character. He first used his hand to block the attacking umbrella.

Then he switched from defense to offense, attacking Chu Jin.

A showdown between masters!

Their bodies almost turned into afterimages.

Tangling in mid-air!

For a moment, it was hard to distinguish superior from inferior.

Although Chu Jin had acquired ancient martial arts skills and was accompanied by her lightning superpower, she had not been training for long. Without the protection of the Empress’ spirit, facing a real master, she was somewhat unable to cope!

Xiao Bai was recuperating!

Mo Zhixuan was in Capital City!

At this moment, she could only rely on herself!

The man brandished his dagger in the air, tangling it with flying strands of hair! The silky hair swiftly slid past his hand; soft, delicate!

At the same time, a strand of hair floated down from mid-air.

The man slightly lifted his lips, reached out and caught the strand of hair in the palm of his hand.

He brought the hair to his nose and inhaled gently; a faint fragrance immediately enveloped his senses, a pleasant scent that was extremely appealing.

"Beauty, since you can’t beat me anyway, why not give up resisting while I’m still interested in you? I promise you’ll live a life of luxury and spice," he said.

Chu Jin coldly raised her eyes, a chill accompanying her gaze, "Cut the crap!" With those words, a playing card sailed from her fingertips!

Imbued with a sharp aura, it shot straight for the man’s temple!

The man calmly caught the flying card between two fingers, speaking lightly, "My dear, such dangerous games don’t suit you. A scratch on that pretty face would take all the fun away!"

As he spoke, the man waved his hand, and the dagger in his grip shot towards Chu Jin’s face! Simultaneously, he performed a side somersault and a spinning back kick, striking fiercely at Chu Jin’s vital points!

The double attack caused Chu Jin’s pupils to constrict sharply! Yet she quickly reacted, using the tip of her umbrella to deflect the incoming dagger!

A sharp snap!

The razor-sharp dagger buried itself deep in the pristine white wall!

Immediately after, Chu Jin’s figure leaped, avoiding the man’s attack, and with a firm grip on the umbrella handle, she swept the umbrella toward the man’s neck!

Under these circumstances, she had to fight quickly and decisively!

Who knew that the man wouldn’t be so easy to deal with! He grabbed the umbrella handle and pulled lightly, instantly reversing their positions! Chu Jin’s body spun, her footsteps faltered, and she was drawn into the man’s embrace!

A strange male scent engulfed her!

The man wrapped one arm around Chu Jin’s waist and with the other, he held a gun to her temple, blowing a warm breath in her ear, before saying, "My dear, don’t move, or else, my bullets won’t show mercy!"

Chu Jin raised her eyebrow slightly but didn’t make a move! As long as the man didn’t pull the trigger, she still had a chance to turn the tables on him!

The man’s lips curled, as he lowered his gaze to sniff at the hair near Chu Jin’s face, his voice hoarse, "Follow me, and I’ll spare your life. What do you say?"