Damn it! Let's smash the darkness together!-Chapter 1261 - 149: Knowing When to Retreat and Pulling Back

Chapter 1261: Chapter 149: Knowing When to Retreat and Pulling Back

Puchi! Da-da-da... Puchi!

In the dark environment, Xu Shu climbed the endlessly winding staircase, his steps light and heavy at times, as if following some pattern.

On the surface, he seemed calm, but in fact, his heart was flustered. As he walked, he silently counted the steps, all the while observing and listening vigilantly for fear of an ambush.

Earlier, he rushed in too recklessly without leaving any protection measures, resulting in a disaster and so many deaths, leaving everyone uncomfortable.

On the way out this time, he couldn’t be so careless again.

Xu Shu took a deep breath and looked up at the still drowsy stairs: "Going down was 300 rotations of the corridor, now we’ve gone through 50, 250 turns left until the exit... 51... 52..."

The counting never stopped, and he turned to check on the other team members.

The bride and Xiao Yi and others were closely following behind, moving in lockstep, while Lu Bingwei floated upwards, half-floating and half-walking on her spirit talisman.

At the very back was Gu Pan, who seemed to have successfully seized the position of "rear guard" from Lu Bingwei.

At this moment, like a newborn breeze, Ning Xin suddenly caught up with the main group at high speed.

Her expression was heavy, though still tinged with pain, but the previous weak, helpless look was gone.

Seeing this, Xie Xiaochan and Lu Bingwei exchanged glances, seeming a bit surprised at her quick state adjustment, but that was all. They weren’t close enough to say more.

Only Gu Yue Ming’s eyes brightened, attempting to pat her shoulder, seemingly wanting to say something to her.

However, before she could speak, Ning Xin suddenly sped up, overtook her, catching up first to Xie Xiaochan, then to Lu Bingwei, and finally running side by side with Xu Shu.

As she passed by Xu Shu, the "Butcher" said in a heavy voice, "Thank you for your guidance earlier. I will definitely be back for revenge in the future! But for now, let me take the lead to scout the path ahead, while you all follow behind. I will bear the responsibility of detecting danger!"

With that, her speed increased again, completely ignoring Gu Yue Ming behind her, leaping to the front at an incredible pace.

"Uh..."

Gu Yue Ming’s outstretched hand stopped in mid-air, her expression suddenly dumbfounded.

Why is it like this... I thought you would at least tell me how to repay, at least say thank you to me... My Three-Life Fruit... Ugh!

Watching Ning Xin become an unreachable figure, Gu Yue Ming’s small mouth opened slightly, feeling quite aggrieved and sad, the words she intended to say stuck in her throat.

"..."

Xu Shu glanced at this scene and thought that this girl could quickly adjust after a dramatic change and turn her grief into motivation, which was not bad at all, though her strength was a bit lacking.

Having a legacy of three "Butcher" teammates in one relic expedition, Xu Shu couldn’t help but compare her with the traitor Zhang Runzhi.

The result was that there was no comparison; they were worlds apart.

That guy, although insidious and treacherous, was really quick to grasp the situation.

In similar circumstances earlier, if it had been Zhang Runzhi, Ning Ze might have survived.

But Ning Xin couldn’t do it, so her brother died saving her, and she barely avoided being xxx by Orochi only thanks to Xu Shu’s kind intervention.

In this case, Xu Shu naturally didn’t have too much goodwill towards this girl.

As a Transcendent, being weak is the original sin!

But speaking of which, I remember Orochi used to be an extremely ascetic snake who disdained male-female relationships and had only ever sought one companion.

How, after so many years, has it become a perverted Lust Demon, not only giving birth to many deformed little snakes but even attempting to court human females?

What exactly has it experienced underground over the years?

Is it a collapse of morality, or a release of nature?

It’s truly puzzling...

Xu Shu mused inwardly but said nothing more, continuing to be vigilant of the surroundings and guarding against the "Oops" warnings on the Tai Chu Scroll, which might appear at any time.

Having been tricked several times, he wouldn’t continue to rely on these "Butcher" bloodthirsty skills for his safety; they were too unreliable. If he had really died in the bronze door earlier, he would have been done for.

Even with Hyperdimensional Mode for resurrection, it would be useless, as inside it could be called a "dead end," and reviving in place after hiding for four hours would only result in being killed again!

"74..."

"94..."

"146..." 𝘧𝑟𝑒𝑒𝘸𝘦𝘣𝑛𝑜𝘷𝑒𝓁.𝘤𝘰𝓂

"174..."

"194..."

"214..."

Xu Shu proceeded silently, as the count increased and got closer to the maximum count from the way down. He grew increasingly tense, fearing something new cropping up.

Luckily, this time there were thrills but no real danger.

After the count of three hundred, Xu Shu once again returned to the platform previously guarded by three Sword-holding Angels.

Traces of their battle remained, bloodstained and white spots lingering on the floor and in the corners.

"...Someone forgot to clean up~"

Xu Shu’s heart moved, and he quietly stopped in the dark corner, discreetly wiping along the wall to cover the spots.

"What’s wrong?"

"Is there something?"

Xu Shu’s sudden halt made the following team members tense, like startled birds, becoming wary in all directions and inquiringly.

"No, I was just checking; there’s nothing for now."

Xu Shu said calmly, moving away from the scene.