Chapter 115: The Netherworld Prison No Longer Awakens

"So this is the path out of the village, correct?" Bai Mu asked softly, pointing toward the dim street before him.

"That is correct. Follow this street for fifty paces, then step toward the Qian position and turn left for ten meters. Proceed for another five paces, turn right toward the southeast for thirty meters, and you will be out of the village."

"Understood."

Bai Mu kept the village chief's instructions firmly in his mind and followed the directions toward the village exit.

After turning left and wandering for nearly a quarter of an hour, the flickering light of a fire outside the village perimeter became clearly visible. Beside the fire, a lithe man appeared to be crouching, presumably one of the villains who had been encroaching upon the village.

With the enemy in sight, Bai Mu saw no reason for further delay. He dashed forward, flashing toward the front of the campfire like a streak of light.

Stepping firmly and focusing his gaze, he realized there were actually two figures crouching there—a man and a woman. The angle within the mysterious Eight Trigrams formation had obscured the woman from his view earlier.

Examining them closely now, he noticed the man by the fire wore a mask shimmering with a dark, ominous luster. His build was as lithe as he had appeared earlier in the village. Though his features were hidden, the dark, evil aura emanating from him suggested he likely looked no better than he acted.

As for the woman beside him, her appearance was rather seductive. A tiny beauty mark graced the area beneath her crimson lips. Her pointed, delicate face could be considered beautiful, and with her slender nose and bright, piercing eyes, she was certainly a looker. However, the way her eyes shimmered with a restless, captivating light gave her a bewitching quality—a classic pair of "peach blossom" eyes.

Her attire was equally revealing. The blue cloth barely contained her ample figure, leaving the cleavage between her breasts fully exposed. Her fair skin shimmered with an alluring luster in the firelight, and her long legs appeared whiter than snow under the moonlight.

The pair by the fire had already sensed Bai Mu’s arrival with vigilance.

The masked man was the first to rise from the ground with a sharp rustle. His eyes glinted with cold malice as he stared at Bai Mu and demanded, "What kind of petty thief are you, appearing in this barren Southern Wilderness in the middle of the night?"

"Not quite, not quite." Bai Mu shook his index finger and chuckled lightly. "This place is clearly situated at the border between the Eastern Wilderness and the Southern Wilderness. If we must be precise, it should still be within the territory of the Eastern Wilderness, shouldn't it?"

"Only after passing this village does one reach the true Southern Wilderness. So, your statement is incorrect."

"So, he's a bookworm." The masked man muttered in annoyance before saying in a deep voice, "Spare me the scholarly nonsense. Just tell me honestly: why have you suddenly appeared outside Fuxi Village?"

"Is that even a question?"

"Isn't it because you covet the Fuxi Tooth?" The seductive woman interrupted, her lips parting to speak in a voice so bewitchingly syrupy it made one's ears tingle—fitting for her charms.

"Tsk, tsk, tsk..." Bai Mu clicked his tongue in disdain. "What kind of creature are you? Your voice is so sickeningly bewitching!"

"You!" The woman shrieked in anger, nearly lunging at him to teach him a lesson.

She had never endured such mockery. As a woman who excelled in capturing souls and spirits, she had been the object of desire for countless young men across the barbaric realms. To have her charming voice dismissed by this young man in white as something nauseating was simply intolerable.

The masked man quickly reached out to restrain her, warning cautiously, "Gu Ji, do not lose your temper, lest you fall into this boy's trap!"

He then shifted his focus back to Bai Mu, staring him down with a cold threat. "Kid, I take it you are a human from the Eastern Wilderness?"

"I never expected to find such a heroic young man among the human race. Truly admirable!"

"Correct, I am human. And if I am not mistaken, you two must be from the Evil Clan of the Southern Wilderness?" Bai Mu asked, his expression unchanging while he channeled his 'Goodness Like Water' energy throughout his body to guard against a sneak attack.

From the moment he appeared, he had sensed that these two would not be easy to handle. The masked man’s cultivation level seemed equal to his own, as his spiritual sense could not discern the depth of the man's power. The woman, known as Gu Ji, was even more dangerous; her attire clearly marked her as a member of the Evil Clan, who were notorious for using poisonous charms to bewitch the mind.

The masked man laughed openly. "Your eyes are sharp. My name is Gui Ge, and I am indeed of the Evil Clan."

"As for this beauty beside me, her name is Chunyu Ji, though people in the Southern Wilderness prefer to call her..."

"Hmph!" The woman let out an angry snort, snapping at Gui Ge, "Do I need you to introduce me?"

She turned her gaze to Bai Mu, flashed a coquettish wink, and said softly, "People in the Southern Wilderness call me Gu Ji. Though the name sounds harsh, I am actually quite kind. Since you are so handsome, why not come back to the Southern Wilderness with me? We could enjoy ourselves day and night, how about that?"

"Pah!" Bai Mu raised his brows in anger. "Shameless woman! Who would want to 'enjoy' anything with you?"

"If you know what's good for you, get lost! Otherwise, don't blame me for being unkind!"

"Oh..." Chunyu Ji laughed instead of getting angry. "And how exactly do you intend to be unkind to me?"

"Right here by the fire, or perhaps in bed?"

As she spoke, she continued to wink at him. Those bewitching peach blossom eyes were enough to make even Bai Mu feel a flush of heat on his face.

Knowing he was in grave danger and could not afford a moment of negligence, he forced himself to remain calm and demanded, "You two intend to seize the Fuxi Tooth, don't you?"

"Are you not here for the same?" Gui Ge asked calmly, his chilling gaze never leaving Bai Mu from the moment he appeared.

"Heh." Bai Mu smiled mysteriously, pretending to offer a piece of advice. "The Fuxi Tooth is no longer in this village. I suggest you two give up!"

"Impossible!" Gui Ge scoffed coldly, threatening, "Boy, don't think I am someone who can be easily dismissed. If you are smart, get out of here. If you are trying to snatch a piece of the pie from us, you know exactly what the consequences will be!"

"I haven't the slightest clue. Why don't you tell me what happens to those who offend your Evil Clan?"

"You will be cast into the Nether Evil Prison, tortured by evil energies for all eternity, until you are completely consumed and turned into a mere lapdog for the Evil King!"