lcionline Chapter 280 Huo Huo is in trouble
Chapter 280 Huo Huo is in trouble
The photo recorder rolled to the ground with a "thud," and Zhong Hanshang remained kneeling motionless.
As water stains gradually spread across the wooden floor, he realized he was crying.
The sword tassel in his palm suddenly glowed faintly, and a wisp of familiar spiritual energy gently wrapped around his fingers.
He finally understood that what his mother hadn't finished saying wasn't "understanding," but rather "knowing."
She knew that even though she knew that taking the deadly poison would cause her to perish, she still smiled and finished weaving the sword tassel.
They knew that she kept that jade pendant, which was her token of love, until her death.
His mother only briefly woke up; now she has left him completely.
But before he could think any further, he heard the Succubus mention Gao Huohuo.
"Shang'er, it has been a month since you and Gao Huohuo separated."
And ever since you agreed to the sacrifice, that girl…”
Upon hearing Gao Huohuo's name, Zhong Hanshang's heart clenched.
Although those hurtful words were not spoken by his own mouth, but transmitted through a magical artifact, he was indeed involved in this deception.
She must be...very disappointed, right?
"The succubus... Aunt Succubus, where is she now? I want to go find her." His voice trembled slightly.
This unexpected title brought tears to the eyes of the Succubus.
She suppressed her excitement and said softly:
"Shang'er, I know you like that girl, but the demons haven't seen any trace of her since then. Maybe she has returned to the human race."
Upon hearing this, Zhong Hanshang felt he couldn't wait any longer.
“Aunt Mei, I… want to go back to the human race to find her and explain things to her.”
Upon hearing this, the Succubus was somewhat troubled. Her nephew had finally acknowledged her, and she shouldn't have interfered.
However, the human race is currently facing numerous crises, and he is also a prodigy of the Qingyun Sect. It is feared that if he goes back, it will be difficult for him to return to the Demon Race.
Most importantly, she had promised her sister that she would protect him.
But seeing Zhong Hanshang's earnest eyes, he just couldn't bring himself to refuse.
"Alright, then I'll send some demonic cultivators back to the human race with you, otherwise I won't feel at ease."
“Aunt Mei, you know my current identity. It’s not easy to reveal it now. If it’s exposed, it will be even more dangerous.”
Moreover, with my current strength, ordinary people simply cannot harm me.
The Succubus was still a little uneasy, and after thinking for a moment, she said:
"How about this, I'll have Ying accompany you; his skills allow him to disguise his identity."
You can't refuse this, otherwise you'll stay safely in the Demon Realm.
Thinking of Gao Huohuo, Zhong Hanshang could only nod in agreement.
He also wanted to ask Ying if Gao Huohuo had said anything else.
At the border between the human and demon realms, Ying proudly waved the identity document in his hand.
“Zhong Hanshang, I am now your uncle, so you must respect me from now on.”
Too lazy to pay attention to Ying, Zhong Hanshang headed straight towards the Shadow Moon Sect.
What he saw along the way made his heart sink – the once beautiful scenery was now devastated.
While resting in a dilapidated teahouse, I overheard the conversation of the monks at the next table.
"Have you heard? That genius from the Qingyun Sect is actually a half-demon!"
"This calamity caused by the evil spirits is most likely the work of that bastard Zhong Hanshang!"
Zhong Hanshang and Ying froze simultaneously. His identity... was already common knowledge? Who... was he...?
“It won’t be Huo Huo,” Ying said decisively. “I know her.”
Zhong Hanshang glanced at Ying, a pang of bitterness rising in his heart.
Even if Lian Ying knows it wasn't her, how could he possibly doubt her?
Even if he doubted himself, he wouldn't doubt Gao Huohuo; there was clearly something fishy going on.
Now he can't openly go to the Shadow Moon Sect, otherwise he'll implicate them.
"Shadow, we'll split up later. You go to the Shadow Moon Sect and ask about Huo Huo's whereabouts."
I'll investigate this matter, and then we'll contact each other using our supernatural powers."
"Weren't your supernatural powers destroyed back then?"
"Aunt Mei gave me a new one; now the higher-ups can only contact the two of you."
Seeing Zhong Hanshang's disgusted expression, Ying said defiantly:
"What? You think having the contact information of the two Demon Lords is a waste of your time?"
Zhong Hanshang did not reply. In his heart, he only wanted to contact one person right now.
Thinking of this, Zhong Hanshang asked, "Didn't you use your supernatural powers to contact Huo Huo?"
Upon hearing this, Ying's voice suddenly lowered.
“I treat you like you. I’ve contacted her every day since she left, but she’s never replied.”
These words were like a bucket of ice water poured over Zhong Hanshang's head. Was it that he didn't want to reply... or that he couldn't reply?
Was Huo Huo angry with them? Or was she in danger?
"No, I'll go to the Shadowmoon Sect with you, and you can call them out."
When they arrived at the gates of the Shadow Moon Sect, the layers upon layers of protective formations made their hearts tighten.
What happened? Why are there so many protective barriers?
"What should I do? With my strength as the Demon Lord, I can give it a try, but that would expose my identity."
At this moment, Zhong Hanshang felt uneasy. Although he didn't want to think about it, the facts told him that something must have happened to Huo Huo.
"Quickly use your supernatural powers to contact Senior Brother Huo Huo! You should have his contact information by now!"
Ying shook his head somewhat guiltily. How could he, the dignified Demon Lord, easily add a few ordinary people?
If Gao Huohuo weren't so special, he wouldn't have bothered with them at all.
"Besides her eldest senior brother, what about her second senior brother, fourth senior brother, and seventh senior sister?"
Seeing that Ying avoided his gaze, Zhong Hanshang asked again, unwilling to give up, "Not a single one?"
Ying nodded, then suddenly remembered something and used his supernatural powers to tap on it.
"I...I have her fifth senior brother's contact information. I added him before to buy talismans."
But I haven't contacted them even once, so I don't know if they'll ever reply.
As soon as he finished speaking, the Shadow Moon Sect's protective array was opened layer by layer.
Eleven figures filed out—all the disciples of the Shadow Moon Sect except for Gao Huohuo.
The solemn expressions on their faces sent Zhong Hanshang's heart plummeting to the bottom.
"Did you contact my fifth disciple?" Shen Cangxuan's voice was clearly wary, yet also tinged with anticipation.
"Sect Master, it's me," Zhong Hanshang transmitted his voice.
A flicker of joy crossed the old sect leader's eyes, before he cautiously led the two into the mountain gate.
After the two entered, the protective array was completely deactivated. Shen Cangxuan, still feeling uneasy, set up another barrier. He finally couldn't help but repeatedly ask:
"Where's Huohuoren? What happened to her? What's wrong?"
Faced with Shen Cangxuan's three consecutive questions, Zhong Hanshang and Ying exchanged a glance and saw the panic in each other's eyes.
After the two sides finished exchanging information, Chu Lingchuan, Mu Hanxing, Ye Lingyu and Lou Chongxiao drew their swords at the same time, their cold light pointing directly at Zhong Hanshang's throat.
"Zhong Hanshang, is this what you promised me—that you would take good care of Junior Sister?" Chu Lingchuan's roar shook the roof beams.
Ye Lingyu pressed the tip of her sword against Zhong Hanshang's brow, her voice trembling with anger.
"Junior Sister is such a good person. She knew you were a half-demon, yet she still risked her life to save you, and you have left her in grave danger!"