boyutpedia Chapter 128: The Suspicion of Life and Death
Chapter 128: The Suspicion of Life and Death
The mystery of his life is shocking
"I remember now... that woman... that altar..." I muttered to myself, my knuckles turning white as I clutched the jade pendant. The image flashed through my mind, yet it remained like a brand. The woman's sorrowful eyes, the shimmering runes on the altar, all made my heart flutter.
Hao Yang looked at me worriedly and gently held my hand: "Yaoyao, are you okay? What did you remember?"
I took a deep breath, trying to calm my disordered breathing. "A woman, an altar... and this jade pendant..." I held the jade pendant in front of him. "I feel that she and I have some kind of connection..."
"Contact?" Hao Yang frowned. "What connection?"
I shook my head, my thoughts swirling. I was sure I'd seen those symbols somewhere, but I couldn't place the exact moment or place. It felt like there was a thin string pulling me along, but I couldn't see what was on the other end.
Suddenly, a chilly wind blew past, and I shivered. Wei Xue emerged from the shadows, a complex expression on her face. "I've seen this jade pendant before," she said slowly, her voice trembling slightly.
I suddenly raised my head and looked at Wei Xue. She used to be my enemy, opposing me in every way, but now she was standing here, telling me that she had seen this jade pendant?
"Have you seen it?" I asked, with a hint of urgency in my tone.
Wei Xue nodded, her eyes wandering, as if she was reminiscing about something. "When I was very young, I saw a woman who also wore a jade pendant like this..."
My heart sank as a sense of foreboding washed over me. Could the woman Wei Xue was referring to be the same woman I'd imagined? What was our relationship like? What secrets did this jade pendant hold? An inexplicable fear coiled around me like a vine, nearly choking me.
I clutched Hao Yang's hand tightly, my fingertips cold. He sensed my uneasiness, held me close, and whispered in my ear, "No matter what your background is, I will always be by your side."
His voice flowed into my heart like a warm current, dispelling some of my fear. I leaned into his arms, feeling his warmth and determination, and my heart calmed down a little. But Wei Xue's next words made me panic again...
"Wei Xue, what do you know?" I asked anxiously, my voice trembling slightly with nervousness.
Wei Xue took a deep breath, as if making up her mind. "That woman... She was tied to the altar, surrounded by men in black, chanting strange incantations..." Her voice trailed off, a hint of fear in her voice. "I was young at the time, hiding in the shadows, afraid to make a sound... Later, that woman disappeared, leaving behind only this jade pendant..."
My blood froze, an indescribable fear gripping my heart. Tied to an altar? Strange spells? Could it be... could it be that the woman had been sacrificed? And this jade pendant was her only relic?
"Yaoyao, don't be afraid." Hao Yang's voice rang in my ears, with a hint of firmness and comfort. His embrace was warm and strong, which made me feel a little more at ease.
At that moment, the air around me suddenly grew icy cold, and a chilling wind blew past, stirring up fallen leaves on the ground with a rustling sound. I felt a chill run down my spine, and a sense of foreboding welled up in my heart.
Suddenly, several blurry figures emerged from the darkness, their forms erratic and ghostly. Startled, I subconsciously tightened my grip on the jade pendant.
"Be careful!" Hao Yang pulled me behind him and stared at those figures vigilantly.
The figures became clearer and clearer, and I could see clearly that they were wearing black robes, with hideous masks on their faces, and holding weapons that flashed with cold light in their hands.
"It's the Shadow Guards!" Wei Xue exclaimed, a look of fear on her face, "How...how come they are here?"
Shadow Guard? I was startled. I had seen this name before in a book. They were the biggest villain organization in the book, with cruel methods and were feared by everyone.
"Their target is... you!" Wei Xue pointed at me and said in a trembling voice.
My heart sank, a chill running from my feet to my head. Why? Why would the Shadow Guard come looking for me? Could it be... could it be that my life story was truly connected to that sacrificed woman?
Hao Yang protected me behind him, staring at the Shadow Guards with cold eyes, a powerful aura emanating from him.
"If you want to touch her, you have to get past me first!" Hao Yang's voice was low and powerful, with a hint of unquestionable majesty.
I clutched Hao Yang's hand tightly, feeling the warmth of his palm. An inexplicable power surged within me. I felt the jade pendant in my hand warm slightly, and a strange energy flowed through my body. I raised my head, looking resolutely at the Shadow Guards, with a single thought in my mind: I must protect myself, protect Hao Yang, and protect Wei Xue! I sensed... something was awakening...
The jade pendant in my hand grew increasingly hot, and a surge of warmth flowed through my body, dispelling the surrounding chill. I took a deep breath, trying to calm myself. The Shadow Guards... the book doesn't describe them much, except that they appear and disappear mysteriously, possess powerful martial arts skills, and... their attack methods are very strange.
"Be careful, their attacks can directly affect the soul!" I reminded Hao Yang and Wei Xue, my heart pounding.
Sure enough, the Shadow Guards didn't charge directly at us. Instead, they transformed into black phantoms, erratically moving around us. Suddenly, one of the phantoms lunged at me. I felt a sharp pain deep in my soul, my vision went dark, and I nearly fainted.
"Yaoyao!" Hao Yang held me anxiously, his eyes full of worry.
I took a deep breath, endured the severe pain deep in my soul, and tried to keep myself awake. No, I can't fall! I still have a lot of things to do! I still have Hao Yang and Wei Xue!
I stared closely at the phantoms, trying to figure out their attack patterns. Suddenly, I discovered that at the moment of attack, the phantoms would pause for a short time, as if they were gathering strength.
"Hao Yang, Wei Xue, attack them when they pause!" I shouted, "At the moment they pause!"
Hao Yang and Wei Xue immediately understood what I meant. Hao Yang swung his sword, his energy like a rainbow, piercing a paused phantom. Wei Xue then summoned her own magic weapon, a flash of golden light, striking another phantom.
"Ah!" A shrill scream rang out, and the two phantoms disappeared in an instant.
I was delighted. It really worked! I continued to observe the phantom's movements, directing Hao Yang and Wei Xue to attack. Every time an attack was successful, I felt a sense of accomplishment.
Hao Yang stood in front of me, shielding me from the wind and rain with his broad shoulders. Looking at his resolute figure, I was deeply moved. I reached out and gently stroked his back, feeling the warmth of his skin, and a surge of warmth flowed through me.
"It's okay, Yaoyao, I will protect you." Hao Yang's voice was low and firm, giving me infinite strength.
After a hard fight, the phantom finally vanished. I breathed a sigh of relief, only to find the jade pendant in my hand glowing even brighter, illuminating everything around me. I looked down and saw the pattern on the pendant had shifted, revealing new lines. These lines… I seemed to have seen them somewhere before…
"This is..." Wei Xue's voice trembled slightly. "This is... the crest of the Gu family..." Panting heavily, I held my knees, feeling the dull pain still lingering deep within my soul. Hao Yang immediately stepped forward to support me, asking with concern, "Yaoyao, are you okay?" I forced a smile and said, "I'm fine, just a little weak." It was then that I noticed the jade pendant in my hand. It emanated a soft glow, brighter than before. The patterns on the jade pendant had indeed changed.
"This... is indeed the family emblem of the Gu family," Wei Xue's voice trembled even more violently, with a hint of disbelief, "But, how is this possible..." She looked at me with complicated eyes.
I carefully examined the newly emerged patterns on the jade pendant, and a strange sense of familiarity washed over me. I felt like I had seen these patterns somewhere before... Fragments of memory flashed through my mind like a revolving lantern, and a blurry image emerged in my mind: an ancient building with carved beams and painted rafters, a woman in elaborate clothing, gently stroking my head...
"I... I seem to remember something..." I muttered to myself, my heart beating uncontrollably.
"Yaoyao, what did you remember?" Hao Yang held my hand nervously.
I shook my head, trying to grasp the fading fragments of memory, but found it was all in vain. "No, I'm not quite sure..." I took a deep breath and looked at Wei Xue. "Wei Xue, how much do you know about this ancient family?"
Wei Xue's expression grew serious. "The Gu family is a very mysterious family. It's said that they possess powerful powers, even capable of manipulating time... But after a great war a thousand years ago, they disappeared. The world only knows their family crest, but no one has ever seen them since."
Manipulating time... My heart moved. Could it be... Could it be that my time travel was related to this ancient family? I looked at the jade pendant in my hand. The light it emitted seemed to be even stronger, as if guiding me.
"I understand," I stood up suddenly with a firm look in my eyes, "I know where we should go next." I looked to the west, where something seemed to be calling me.
"Yaoyao, where are you going?" Hao Yang asked.
I clenched the jade pendant in my hand and said word by word: "I want to find this ancient family and solve the mystery of my life experience." After that, I took a step and walked towards the west... Wei Xue suddenly grabbed my sleeve, "Wait, Yaoyao, I know a place..."