Walnut used me to boost her sales performance.

As if sensing her wish, a figure quietly appeared in the dark corner.

Hu Tao was stunned.

It was someone she knew all too well, yet he looked so unfamiliar.

He wore a tattered robe, his hair was disheveled, his skin was as pale as paper, his eyes were sunken, and his pupils were devoid of any light, showing deep weariness and despondency.

He held Bai Yuan in his hand, his gaze filled with murderous intent.

His appearance was completely different from the person she remembered, but it reminded her of their first meeting.

Jiang Bai was rescued and placed on the shore wearing similar clothes. His skin was also pale, but his eyes were closed, and he showed no signs of life.

Hu Tao looked into those eyes; they were so similar, yet so completely different.

Is this what he looked like before he lost his memory...?

Hu Tao felt a soreness in her nose.

She thought she knew Jiang Bai very well, but now it seems she knew far too little.

She couldn't imagine what could have happened to turn the once radiant Jiang Bai into someone with no light in her eyes.

Chapter 623 He's coming to kill us!

"My god, so many more monsters! This is going to kill me..."

Jiang Bai muttered a curse under his breath. Only then could Hu Tao see the shadow of the current Jiang Bai in him.

Hu Tao suddenly laughed.

A person's character is mostly shaped by their experiences after birth.

She couldn't help but feel fortunate; amnesia was truly a good thing.

When you forget all the unpleasant things, what remains is your most authentic self.

"What should we do? Should we fight?" Paimon shrank behind Zhongli in fear.

At times like this, it feels safer to stay behind Zhongli than behind Kong.

"Of course we have to fight!" Hu Tao pulled out her Huma Staff, her eyes blazing with fighting spirit.

"Let me, the master of this hall, experience Jiang Bai's strength!"

Since killing him wouldn't affect Jiang Bai's current situation, it was only natural to have a little sparring.

She also wanted to see just how strong Jiang Bai really was.

Jiang Bai's sword, Bai Yuan, emitted a white light. Facing Hu Tao, he showed no mercy, his long sword pointing straight at her throat.

Walnut dodged to the side, and the staff of homa grazed his chest, adding another wound to his already tattered clothes.

The clash of the sword and staff produced a crisp sound.

Jiang Bai was surprised that this monster was exceptionally troublesome today, as it could even use weapons.

But their moves became increasingly ferocious and nimble.

Amidst the flashing blades and clashing swords, dozens of moves had already been exchanged.

Jiang Bai didn't care about his injuries at all; he only wanted to take the enemy's life first.

Despite Hu Tao's best efforts to be ruthless, looking at that face, her attacks would always subconsciously avoid vital points, resulting in her being constantly suppressed.

"Come back, Master. You are no match for him."

"I haven't even shown my true strength yet..." Hu Tao muttered unhappily.

Although that's what she said, she actually knew that she couldn't beat Jiang Bai.

"I'll do it! I'll do it!" Ichidou, carrying his spiked club, rushed forward eagerly.

He also wanted to test his skills.

"Please don't even think about it, I can't beat them."

"Hey, boss, you really underestimate me!"

One of them charged forward, and the other screamed and ran back.

"Holy shit! Holy shit! Holy shit!"

He clutched his bleeding buttocks, hopping in pain.

Jiang Bai broke his elemental shield in two moves. If the shield hadn't absorbed some of the force and he hadn't dodged quickly, the slash would have cut him in half.

"Is it that strong?" Sora also wanted to go up and test the waters.

Zhongli saw it clearly: "Because he only pursued killing the enemy as quickly as possible, and didn't care how much injury he would suffer in the process."

One can imagine how dangerous the environment he was in at the time was.

Because if you slow down, you'll be surrounded by more enemies, and you'll die even faster.

Hu Tao suddenly understood many things.

Even though he had lost his past memories, the feeling of being constantly surrounded by danger still made Jiang Bai habitually prefer to rest in enclosed spaces.

"He's coming to kill us," Ye Lan warned.

Embrace everything!

A golden rock prison appeared out of thin air, trapping Jiang Bai inside. No matter how much Jiang Bai tried to destroy it, he could not escape.

"What do we do now?" Paimon asked Zhongli.

Only Zhongli knows what to do next.

"Rest first. This space will slowly devour your soul, and fatigue and injury will accelerate the depletion of your soul."

"Ouch, ouch, ouch, it hurts so much! My good brother, come and help me apply this medicine!"

Yi Dou lay on Ah Chou's back, clutching his buttocks and groaning, calling for Kong to come and help.

Jiuqi sighed and rubbed his forehead, "Boss, now you know the consequences of being stubborn, right..."

What kind of strength does Jiang Bai possess? How dare he charge forward?

It's good to learn a lesson.

"That's my little brother, who knew he'd be so ruthless..." Yi Dou stubbornly retorted.

Hisaki's lips twitched; he didn't want to say anything.

Jiang Bai's ruthlessness was evident to anyone with eyes to see.

Kong came over with wound medicine and bandages, and with a wave of his hand, created a wall, separating them from the others.

As Yidou took off his pants, he looked warily in that direction.

"Don't peek!"

"Boss, nobody wants to peek at you..."

Despite his severe injuries, Xiao walked to a corner and sat down alone.

"Xiao, you..."

“The karmic obstacles I carry are harmful to you.”

"Let him go, he needs a good rest." Zhongli Chao shook his head at Paimeng.

After Jiang Bai disappeared, Xiao was under considerable psychological pressure.

Now that they've arrived, he can finally relax a bit.

"You all rest first, I'll go scout around the area," Ye Lan said, and left alone.

What should we do with Jiang Bai?

Hu Tao squatted two or three meters away from the rock cage, watching Jiang Bai, who was constantly trying to escape from the cage.

He was completely unable to communicate, and what he saw was not them.

He is merely a projection of a memory.

Even so, looking at Jiang Bai's battered and bruised body inside, Hu Tao still couldn't let go of her feelings.

Zhongli took out a talisman, and the rock prison shrank into particles of light, enveloping the memory fragments inside and merging them into the talisman. Zhongli used his finger as a pen, and the inscription appeared.

"This talisman will lead us to Jiang Bai."

"I never knew you, my guest elder, had such a talent for drawing talismans."

Hu Tao clapped her hands in praise, saying that he was indeed her all-around good guest, someone she could rely on in crucial moments.

Since seeing Jiang Bai, the irritability in her heart has lessened a lot, and she's even in the mood to joke.

"Master, you flatter me. It's just a minor skill."

"Don't be modest. If this is just a minor path, then what is the major path..."

Paimon crossed his arms and floated in the air, watching Hu Tao and Zhong Li exchange polite compliments.

I really want to know what Hu Tao would think if she knew that Zhong Li was actually the Rock King Emperor...

Unfortunately, this is a secret and cannot be told.

Paimon sighed inwardly and floated to Xiao's side.

Xiao opened his eyes.

"What's the matter?"

"Nothing's wrong, I just wanted to ask if you're feeling better."

"Yes, the wound is healing."

"With Zhongli here, you can rest well. We will find Jiang Bai."

Xiao nodded slightly, a wave of fatigue washing over him, making him want to fall asleep.

The Emperor's presence was so reassuring; he closed his eyes and fell into a deep sleep.

Hisagi Shinobu roasted violet melons and distributed the clean food and water to everyone.

The bandaged-up Yi Dou was lying on Ah Chou's back eating a violet, looking both funny and pathetic.

Paimon looked at Ah Chou with sympathy, "Carrying such a big guy, it must be hard on you, Ah Chou."

"Moo~"

"You're saying the eldest isn't heavy or tired? Okay, I was thinking of getting a stretcher and carrying him around..."

"Hey! I only hurt my butt, it's not to the point where I need to be carried on a stretcher!"

Kong quipped, "Yeah, it was just almost cut in half."

He knew best just how deep his wound was, the one he had bandaged.

Yi Dou's injury means he should not walk until it heals.

Chapter 624 Jiang Bai, Do You Have Someone You Like?

In the end, Yi Dou was carried onto a stretcher. It was really too difficult for Ah Chou to carry a Dou that was several times his size for so long.

Kong and Zhongli each carried one head, making Xiao, who had just woken up, hesitate to speak.

This woman, Inari, is the first person to have the Emperor carry her on a stretcher.

Lying on the stretcher, Ichidou rubbed the goosebumps on his hands, feeling the creepy look in Xiao's eyes.

"Hey buddy, why are you staring at me like that?"

"Mr. Zhongli, let me do it."

Xiao wanted to take the stretcher from Zhongli.

Zhongli avoided his hand as he took the stretcher, saying, "This is a small matter, no need to trouble the Great Sage Who Subdues Demons."

"That's right, it's just carrying a stretcher. It's not like you can't lift it, Xiao. You should rest well."

Seeing the Emperor being shielded behind Hu Tao and seemingly unconcerned about being ordered around, Xiao could only remain silent.