Bitter Realm: A Happy Person Traveling Across China

Chapter 77 Scheming for Swords and Halberds, Slaying Insects

Seeing that Yu Renfei seemed to be less troubled, Ye Jinming felt a little more at ease and stopped beating around the bush, getting straight to the point: "However, my reason for coming to see you this time is not entirely to comfort you."

Upon hearing this, Yu Ren looked at Ye Jinming with a hint of doubt in his eyes.

Ye Jinming's tone turned serious. "There is something I'd like to ask for your help with."

Upon hearing this, Yu Renfeijing's expression also became serious.

Ye Jinming had shown him kindness twice, and had just comforted him with his music. It was difficult for him to refuse, both emotionally and logically.

"What is it?" Yu Ren asked succinctly, yet with a firm resolve.

Ye Jinming's gaze narrowed slightly, and he uttered two cold words, seemingly carrying a chilling killing intent: "Kill... insects."

Yu Renfei frowned: "An insect?"

"A green caterpillar that, though disguised in human skin, acts madly and poses a great threat to the Divine Land!" Ye Jinming said calmly, but his eyes were filled with chilling intent. "It is the Mad Dragon's Laughter!" Yu Renfei's cold eyes suddenly narrowed.

As Yu Renfei uttered that name again, his heart was filled with chilling killing intent.

If it weren't for him, there wouldn't be the Pit of Sin, he wouldn't have had such a painful childhood, and if it weren't for him, his master wouldn't have been critically injured and on the verge of death.

Some sins must be paid for with blood. Some madness must be cut down with a knife.

Perhaps this is the perfect opportunity for revenge.

He slowly withdrew his gaze, looking at Ye Jinming, his voice low but carrying an undeniable firmness: "When? Where?"

This winged man, not a fierce beast, upon hearing that it was about killing the Mad Dragon, laughed unexpectedly, seemingly even more eager than himself.

However, considering the entanglement between Yu Renfei and Kuanglong, Ye Jinming could understand Yu Renfei's feelings.

"Don't rush," Ye Jinming then shook his head, indicating that there was no need to rush. "Right now, if you go to find Kuanglong alone, your chances of winning are only fifty-fifty, and you might even be betrayed by him with tricks."

Yu Renfei's silver eyes narrowed slightly: "What do you mean?"

"To completely eliminate this mad dog, we need the strength of another person," Ye Jinming said with a deep gaze, "someone who can work seamlessly with you and maximize your combat power."

Yu Renfei asked, somewhat puzzled, "Who is it?"

"Have you heard about the 'Sword and Halberd Demon Slaying' plan that was all the rage in the public hall a while ago?" Ye Jinming asked instead of answering.

Yu Renfei frowned slightly: "I've heard about it. But Yama Hanba has already been defeated, so this plan—"

"The demon is gone," Ye Jinming interrupted him, a cold smile curving his lips, "but with the sword and halberd combined, if they can vanquish a demon, why can't they cut down a dragon?"

Yu Renfei's pupils contracted slightly, and he instantly understood what he meant: "You mean Yan Guiren?"

"Excellent!" Ye Jinming nodded. "The Divine Blade Heavenly Cry and the Holy Halberd Divine Sigh are a match made in heaven. You should restrain the Mad Dragon's speed, while Yan Guiren should use divine power to break its foundation. Only then will there be a chance to kill it."

After thinking for a moment, Yu Renfei asked, "I have no prior relationship with Yan Guiren. Would he agree?"

Ye Jinming patted Yu Renfeijing on the shoulder, his tone resolute: "Leave this matter to me! You stay here and calm down to adjust your state."

Looking at the undeniable confidence in Ye Jinming's eyes, Yu Renfei remained silent for a moment before finally nodding slowly.

He had already witnessed Ye Jinming's strategic acumen during the Ghost Liang Military Prefecture incident.

Yu Renfei nodded: "I'll wait for your news."

After leaving behind the lonely lamp, Ye Jinming did not delay and immediately began searching for Yan Guiren.

At this moment, Yan Guiren, though freed from his demonic possession, was in the most confused stage of his life and could only wander aimlessly in the realm of suffering, like a war god who had lost his way.

And beside him, there was always a dashing figure accompanying him as he faced the west wind.

This straightforward young woman, Xifeng, has been quietly following Yan Guiren ever since the Crystal Lake incident.

It's estimated that their relationship gradually warmed up during this trip and the time they spent together.

After all, spending time together is the longest-lasting expression of love!

Finding Yan Guiren was not difficult for Ye Jinming.

He directly adopted the most vulgar yet effective method—using money to pave the way.

Through Qin Jiaxian's three-person team, Yan Guiren and Duan Yan Xifeng's approximate whereabouts were quickly determined.

On the ancient road in the wilderness, the setting sun cast long shadows of two figures walking side by side.

Yan Guiren carried the sacred halberd and sighed, his steps steady yet carrying a hint of heaviness.

Duan Yanxi followed beside him, glancing at him every now and then with a barely perceptible concern in her eyes.

Suddenly, Yan Guiren stopped and looked ahead at the ancient road.

Duan Yanxi followed his gaze and saw a figure in white standing with his hands behind his back, as if he had been waiting for a long time.

The setting sun cast its golden glow upon him, making his aura even more transcendent.

"Yan Guiren!" Ye Jinming spoke, his voice clear and melodious.

Yan Guiren's eyes flickered slightly as he recognized the person who had just arrived: "It's you!"

He recalled that brief encounter at Crystal Lake, as if it were a lifetime ago.

Duan Yan Xifeng looked at Ye Jinming with curiosity: "You two know each other?"

Ye Jinming nodded to Duan Yanxifeng and smiled, "I am Ye Jinming. I met Yan Zhuangshi once at Crystal Lake."

Yan Guiren nodded in confirmation, then asked, "You came to see me because you need something?"

Looking into Yan Guiren's eyes, which held a sense of confusion yet remained clear, Ye Jinming suddenly felt a playful urge. He straightened his expression and asked in an extremely serious tone, seemingly imbued with a mysterious allure, "Do you want to understand the meaning of life? Do you want to truly—live?"

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Yan Guiren was stunned, blinking blankly.

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Xifeng Xiaomei was also stunned by Ye Jinming's sudden words. Her lips twitched slightly as she looked at Ye Jinming with a complicated expression. Her eyes seemed to say, "You look decent enough, but when you open your mouth, you sound just like those cultists who trick people into joining them."

An eerie silence fell over the scene, as if several crows were cawing overhead.

"Ahem—" Night Ember Ming himself felt that this joke was a bit out of place in the Bitter Realm, so he coughed and became serious again. "Alright, enough joking. I came here because I really want to ask you for a favor."

Although Yan Guiren was confused, he was extremely principled and would never agree to anything that violated morality. "What?"

"I've heard the details—" Night Ember briefly explained the dangers of Mad Dragon's Laughter, his grudges with Feathered Man Fei Jing, and the plan to slay the dragon with the help of swords and halberds.

After listening, Yan Guiren fell into deep thought.

Upon hearing this, Duan Yan Xifeng's eyes lit up.

She was inherently righteous and hated evil, and since Yu Ren was not her friend, she hoped that Yan Guiren would take action, both for public and private reasons.

She stepped forward and said to Yan Guiren, "Agree to it, Yan Guiren. From a public perspective, the Sin Pit is utterly wicked, and Kuanglong is the mastermind; eliminating him is doing the people a favor. From a private perspective, Yuren is my good friend; he's currently being targeted by Kuanglong and is in danger. I hope you can help him!"

Duan Yan Xi Feng's words were crisp and clear, carrying her unique sincerity, directly striking a chord in Yan Gui Ren's heart.

Yan Guiren looked at the earnest expectation in Duan Yan Xifeng's eyes, and then at Ye Jinming's unfathomable yet harmless gaze. The scales in his heart had already tipped.

He nodded and said in a deep voice, "Very well."

Seeing Yan Guiren agree so readily, and the tacit and natural interaction between him and Duan Yan Xifeng, Ye Jinming couldn't help but chuckle to himself.

It seems these two are making progress even faster than I expected.

This hint of a wife following her husband's lead—tsk tsk, if Deer King Bo Hanbo knew, he would probably be both pleased that his sister had found a home and worried that his own sweetheart hadn't been taken by the winged man he had his eye on, and his feelings would be complicated.

You know, the Deer King, who's obsessed with marrying off his sister, really went to great lengths to bring Yu Ren Fei Jing and Duan Yan Xi Feng together.

Unfortunately, Yu Ren Fei Jing and Duan Yan Xi Feng just didn't click, and ended up becoming like brothers.

Even Mu Shaoai tried, but to no avail.

And now, after going to Crystal Lake with him to persuade Yan Guiren, he actually became involved with Yan Guiren—

Ye Jinming then clenched his fist. "Since that's the case, then it's settled."