At this moment, flames soared into the sky in Panshan Village, countless villagers lay in pools of blood, and some were directly burned to cinders by the raging fire.

The village was filled with shouts of killing and screams of agony. No matter how the villagers wailed and begged on their knees, the dozen or so cultivators remained unmoved. They raised their flying swords high, formed hand seals, and slashed at the villagers with cruel smiles.

At that moment, several figures swept past, dressed in the long robes of the Tianwu Sect. Among them was a face that seemed quite familiar—it was Tang Xueru.

She, along with a few disciples of the Tianwu Sect, happened to witness this scene and immediately rushed over.

"Stop, who are you to dare slaughter civilians here?"

"Heh heh, our Yin Ghost Sect is conducting business here, unrelated people should leave quickly."

"How dare you! This place belongs to our Tianwu Sect, and you from the Yin Ghost Gate have some nerve."

"If you don't step aside, don't blame us if our swords and blades show no mercy, even if you are the Emperor of Heaven."

"Hmph, then just try it."

Tang Xueru and her companions' expressions turned cold as they directly charged at the people from the Yin Ghost Sect.

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"Whoosh!"

At the same time, under the pitch-black night sky, the cold wind blowing head-on made Xu Que's clothes rustle loudly.

The closer he got to Panshan Village, the more his unease intensified!

What on earth is going on?

Xu Que furrowed his brows, his movement speed already pushed to the limit.

Finally, after crossing a large mountain, Panshan Village was about to arrive.

However, in the next moment, when the devastated scene of Panshan Village, with its sea of blood and fire intertwined, unfolded before his eyes, Xu Que couldn't believe that this hell on earth could actually be his dear, lovely, and simple Panshan Village

His eyes widened with rage, and the fury and madness in Xu Que's heart erupted uncontrollably into a roar!

"No..."

He charged down the mountain, roaring like a madman.

At the village entrance, a petite figure was being chased by a cultivator—it was Xiao Rou.

Suddenly, with a "thud," she fell to the ground in a panic, her small face drained of color, her pearly teeth biting tightly on her lower lip.

But before she could get up from the ground, a streak of light suddenly appeared behind her, piercing straight through her body!

Whoosh!

The flying sword swept out from her body, and blood fell to the ground along with Xiao Rou's body!

At this moment, time seemed to stand still.

Not far away, Xu Que's mind suddenly went blank. He widened his eyes and opened his mouth, unable to believe the scene unfolding before him.

"Stop!" Tang Xueru and the others happened to charge out from the village. Seeing this scene, they immediately rushed towards the disciple of the Yin Ghost Sect.

But it was all too late; the disciples of the Yin Ghost Sect had slaughtered all the villagers, leaving no survivors, and swiftly fled on their flying swords.

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At this moment, Xu Que finally rushed down from the mountain, his frenzied eyes filled with bloodshot veins, as if he had fallen into a trance, repeatedly roaring "No, no, no..."

"Huh? Is it you, you scoundrel?" Tang Xueru was momentarily stunned upon seeing Xu Que.

Xu Que ignored everyone and charged madly towards Xiao Rou.

"Xiao Rou, Xiao Rou, wake up, I'm back, don't be afraid, I'll save you now."

He rushed to Xiao Rou's side, pulling her into his arms, while simultaneously summoning the system interface to search for healing medicine.

Xiao Rou struggled to open her eyes and, upon seeing Xu Que, a sweet smile immediately appeared on her face.

"Xu... Que brother, you finally... came back!"

"I'm back, I'm sorry, I'm sorry! Damn it, it's my fault for coming back late..." Tears involuntarily burst from Xu Que's eyes.

Having lived two lifetimes, he hadn't cried for a very long time, but now, his tears flowed uncontrollably.

"System, system, quickly, exchange medicine for me, spare no effort to save Xiao Rou," Xu Que frantically shouted to the system.

"Ding, due to insufficient system level, all items and functions of this system cannot be used by others."

The system's cold response instantly poured over Xu Que's head like a bucket of cold water.

What? Insufficient level? I'm trying to save someone, save a life!

Xu Que suddenly felt the world spinning, as if the sky were about to collapse.

He had never felt so powerless, not even in his previous life when he was on the brink of death after a car accident.

"No... it's alright, Brother Xu Que. Maybe, maybe... it's just Little Rou's fate. But being able to see Brother Xu Que again before I die, Little Rou has no regrets anymore."

At this moment, Xiao Rou smiled and slowly raised her arm, as if using all the strength she had in her life, finally placing her small hand on Xu Que's cheek. In a voice as faint as a whisper, she said, "Xu Que... brother, don't cry, your face is so pale, so beautiful..."

"Brother Xu Que, Xiao Rou has actually always wanted to tell you, I like you, the kind of like that's very, very much..."

"Brother Xu Que, Xiao Rou knows she is not worthy of you. But if I don't say it now, there will never be another chance."

"Brother Xu Que, I'm sorry, Xiao Rou promised to make you new clothes... but now there's no time..."

"Brother Xu Que, after Xiao Rou dies, will you... will you remember Xiao Rou?"

"The happiest days of Xiaorou's life were the ones spent with Brother Xu Que..."

Plop!

Before the words were finished, Xiao Rou's hand slipped from Xu Que's cheek.

Her once bright and lively eyes lost their sparkle, slowly closing in front of Xu Que, with faint traces of glistening tears still visible at the corners..

"No..."

Seeing Xiao Rou's pure, clear, and lively big eyes completely lose their sparkle, Xu Que held her and let out a long, anguished cry to the sky. Then, as if he had gone mad, he kept shaking Xiao Rou's lifeless body, shouting, "Xiao Rou, you can't sleep, wake up! I promised to take you flying on a sword, to take you everywhere to play, to eat lots of delicious food, and I still have to wear the new clothes you made for me..."

Xu Que's face was streaked with tears, his voice hoarse as he roared.

But the little Rou in his arms had already fallen into an eternal sleep, never to hear his call again.

In his mind, over these past days, Xiao Rou's sweet smile, graceful figure, and that naturally pure voice as pleasant as a silver bell kept echoing in Xu Que's ears.

Everything feels like it was just yesterday!

Tang Xueru and the others exchanged glances, but there was nothing they could do.

Although they practiced immortality, they did not have the ability to bring the dead back to life.

"Hey, scoundrel, the dead cannot come back to life, so accept my condolences and move on! Besides, birth, aging, sickness, and death are the norms of life. She was just an ordinary village girl, so why are you so heartbroken? But don't worry, Panshan Village is under the jurisdiction of the Tianwu Sect. Once I report this matter to my master, we will definitely seek justice from the Yin Ghost Sect." Tang Xueru said as she walked up behind Xu Que.

Xu Que sat silently on the ground, holding Xiao Rou tightly.

His fists were clenched tightly, his body trembling incessantly, and the veins on his neck stood out clearly.

The next moment..

"Poof!"

Xu Que's chest shook, and he suddenly spat out a mouthful of fresh blood.

Tang Xueru and several disciples of the Tianwu Sect immediately changed their expressions!

This is... the blood of the heart's pulse!

This person is so deeply in love that he even spat out the blood from his heart's veins. The deceased girl must have been his true love!

Alas, it's no wonder; seeing a loved one die right in front of you, who could bear such pain!

Everyone shook their heads and sighed.

Tang Xueru was also filled with astonishment, staring blankly at Xu Que, wondering if this was still the same detestable scoundrel as before. How did he seem like a completely different person?

After a short while, Xu Que finally moved.

Wiping away the blood from the corner of his mouth, he raised his head coldly, his eyes filled with icy hostility and murderous intent.

Tang Xueru and several disciples of the Tianwu Sect were startled by the scene, involuntarily taking a few steps back, their faces even turning somewhat pale.

Murderous intent!

This... this person's killing intent is terrifying!

"You... you don't do anything reckless, this matter has nothing to do with us, we... we were just passing by to help!" A disciple of the Tianwu Sect was terrified, thinking that Xu Que intended to attack them, and immediately explained in a panic.

Xu Que paid no attention, calmly holding Xiao Rou's body as he slowly stood up.

Under the tense and panicked gazes of the few people, Xu Que leaned towards Xiao Rou's ear and whispered, "Xiao Rou, I'll take you to kill someone."