[MXTX] Three Times the Love

Chapter 17 - Regrets of a Damsel in Distress

"Ridiculous!" Bo Fan spat. He wielded his longsword in a powerful arc, then slammed it down. However, the force could not break apart Wen Ning's chains.

The demon jumped backwards, so the fierce corpse decided to engage in combat.

Wen Ning threw sharp claws at Bo Fan, who keenly dodged every attack.

The two demonic creatures attacked back and forth, neither suffering from injuries. From afar, Wei Wuxian watched with a proud expression. "Wen Ning should be able to hold up until we get backup."

Unlike him, Shen Qingqiu wore a grim face. "How long will your bud be able to continue?"

"His name is Wen Ning!" Wei Wuxian corrected.

Hiding the lower half of his face behind a fan, Shen Qingqiu continued. "How long will Wen Ning be able to keep this up? The opponent is powerful." His sword eyebrows slanted, slightly furrowed from anxiety. Beside him, Luo Binghe held him by the shoulder. "Don't be afraid, Shizun. Let them do the work."

Another wave of sparks had flooded the impact. Chains crashed against the strong steel longsword. Neither backed down, and light flashed in between.

"If it were me... I don't think I'd be able to go up against that demon." Shen Qingqiu gritted his teeth.

Luo Binghe was quiet for some time. He couldn't find the right words to comfort his beloved.

They continued watching the battle.

Wen Ning and Bo Fan were relentless in their attacks. They lit up the night with the sounds of metal chains clashing against blades. "Won't you give up?" Bo Fan spat. His opponent, Wen Ning remained unwavering. The fierce corpse's pupils were a dark colour of the abyss.

"Mute?" Bo Fan provoked.

Wen Ning stayed silent. Then, he threw a punch.

It hit! Bo Fan was thrown off his feet and collapsed on the ground from ten metres away. A loud thud ruptured, and dust riled up. Coughing out blood, Bo Fan wobbled back on his feet. Veins were prominently bulging out from his muscles, as if trying to utilize all the strength in his every bone and marrow.

Then, he threw his longsword.

The weapon was faster than anything Wen Ning had ever seen before! It struck and bypassed the limits for the speed of light!

Abruptly, the longsword pierced into Wen Ning's left shoulder.

A great howl cried in Cang Qiong Mountain. Even though he was a fierce corpse and can't bleed anymore, Wen Ning still experienced the pain. So his howl just then wasn't exaggerated. Hearing it shot a great chill down every cultivator's spines. Goosebumps formed on Shen Qingqiu's skin. He fanned himself hurriedly, then shot a look at Wei Wuxian.

The latter had an infuriated expression. He looked like he was ready to murder the shit out of Bo Fan at that moment. Stepping forwards, Wei Wuxian unsheathed Suibian and-

He was stopped by Lan Zhan.

The husband wore an indifferent expression, but under closer inspection, one could sense the worry hidden underneath his eyes. "We can't interfere."

Wei Wuxian was shocked. "How come?"

Lan Zhan pursed his lips.

Beside him, Luo Binghe spoke up. "As much as I'd like to not say this, but... I don't think we can beat that demon in a one-on-one fight just yet. We just finished eliminating the earlier demons. If we were to fight Bo Fan right now..."