Corpse Recovery Diver-Chapter 1227 - 222_3

The cave entrance is partially submerged by seawater.

Wading in, not far inside, a duster sweeps over.

Run Sheng, leading the way, is well familiar with this duster; he once had its owner pinned beneath him.

This time, the duster's power is far inferior to before; Run Sheng doesn't even need to use his Yellow River Shovel, merely grabbing it with bare hands and pulling it behind him without giving the opponent time to react.

A figure is dragged out; it's Xin Jiyue.

Run Sheng leans his shoulder in, pinning Xin Jiyue against the wet rock wall, gripping the woman's neck with the other hand.

He need only apply a bit of force to end the woman's life.

Subdued, Xin Jiyue eyes Run Sheng with widened eyes.

Though deep inside she bears discontent, believing that had she not been wounded and weakened she wouldn't have been so easily subdued. But upon recognizing Run Sheng, the dissatisfaction dissipates, for she knows she wouldn't stand a chance against him even at her peak.

Li Zhiyuan: "Where is Tan Wenbin?"

Run Sheng slightly loosens his grip on the woman's neck.

Xin Jiyue: "You people actually know Brother Bin?"

The voice calling "Brother Bin" carries a peculiar emotion.

Lin Shuyou has never met Xin Jiyue; he was still in Fujian when the funeral in Xigou Village was held, yet he too finds the way she calls "Brother Bin" odd.

It seems there's something between Brother Bin and her!

Li Zhiyuan lowers his head to glance at the compass in hand, its pointer aiming deeper into the cave, he says:

"Tan Wenbin is one of ours, and we're here to rescue him."

Xin Jiyue: "Why should I believe what you say?"

Li Zhiyuan: "Do we need you to believe it?"

Xin Jiyue pauses, suddenly feeling the logic behind this explanation.

"Brother Bin is inside, but he..."

At that moment, special ripples appear on the water surface within the cave.

The aura of an array, perfectly aligned with the cave's internal space.

A wave rises inside the cave, surging towards the group.

Run Sheng releases Xin Jiyue, letting her fall into the water, while he brandishes the Yellow River Shovel, activating the gate, and fiercely slamming it down on the incoming wave!

Lin Shuyou meanwhile opens the Luo Sheng Umbrella, shielding Brother Xiao Yuan.

With enough power, any flashy trick can be smashed.

With a "bang," the wave is shattered into bits, turning into torrents that splatter around.

At that moment, something dives into the water, scooping up Xin Jiyue and retreating.

A mix of attack and rescue, a rather meticulous approach.

Run Sheng presses both hands into the water, the gate in operation, rapidly lowering the water level before him.

Yin Meng seizes the moment, casting out the Demon Exorcism Whip, and with a resounding crack, a middle-aged man with a bushy beard finds his arm looped by the whip.

He instinctively moves to tug at the whip.

Yin Meng in one swoop, raises spikes on the whip, warning sharply: "Don't touch, unless you want to die!"

Wu Qinhai immediately halts his action.

Xin Jiyue speaks: "They are Brother Bin's people."

Wu Qinhai questions, puzzled: "What?"

Though confused, Wu Qinhai ceases to resist.

Yin Meng retracts the whip, nudging Lin Shuyou with an elbow, whispering: "Listen, we are Brother Bin's people."

Wu Qinhai: "Brother Bin is inside, his condition isn't good; I hope you all have a way to heal him."

Saying this, he and Xin Jiyue lead the way ahead.

Li Zhiyuan: "Were you guys chased?"

Xin Jiyue: "Yes, Brother Bin paid a huge price for our survival in hiding on this island."

At the deepest part of the cave, there's a dry zone untouched by seawater, with a stone platform and a heap of grass atop it, where Tan Wenbin lies.

His complexion pale, his breath weak, incredibly frail.

This clearly indicates an extreme exhaustion after using Ghost Control Skill, but if that were the case, the two resentful babies should also be asleep, rendering bone to locate them impossible.

Thus, Tan Wenbin hasn't resorted to Ghost Control Skill, as he wouldn't let himself fall into a coma unless absolutely necessary, and moreover... while hiding with two others.

"Tan Wenbin?"

Li Zhiyuan gently pushes aside Run Sheng, advancing forward.

Run Sheng naturally sidesteps Wu Qinhai, Yin Meng follows suit, intercepting Xin Jiyue, keeping outsiders away from Brother Xiao Yuan and Tan Wenbin.

Lin Shuyou stands on tiptoe, anxiously trying to assess the extent of Brother Bin's injuries.

Then, as if recalling something, he retrieves a can of tiger whip wine specifically brought from home for Brother Bin.

Tan Wenbin weakly opens his eyes, gazing at Li Zhiyuan:

"Brother Xiao Yuan…"

Li Zhiyuan places a hand on Tan Wenbin's wrist, sensing the weak pulse.

The youth uses his other hand, seemingly to adjust the hay under Tan Wenbin's head, but actually gives a pat on both his shoulders.

The two resentful babies are most afraid of him; upon contact, they tremble violently.

The twin resentful babies are in good shape, so Tan Wenbin shouldn't be this frail, indicating a deliberate facade.

"Brother Xiao Yuan, I've finally waited for you, thinking I'd never see you again in this life..."

Tan Wenbin's voice reveals the joy of surviving a calamity, struggling to grasp Li Zhiyuan's hands.

Li Zhiyuan senses Tan Wenbin separately grasping his index and ring fingers, applying pressure.

"Brother Xiao Yuan, there are three people on the island, very dangerous…"

Li Zhiyuan nods, assuring: "Don't worry, I understand."

He grasps Tan Wenbin's intended message:

Among Xin Jiyue and Wu Qinhai, one is a traitor.