"Dammit!"
The scene before me left me dumbfounded. If I hadn’t seen it with my own eyes, I would never have believed that this little brat, barely bigger than a palm, could unleash such terrifying power!
Without any hesitation, I quickly tore off the "Illusion Summoning Symbol" from my chest and threw it out!
This matter was really urgent. Once the "Little Radish Head" escaped, the first person it would want to kill would probably be me, the wearer of the "Illusion Summoning Symbol."
"Dad...Dad...hug..."
However, what made me speechless was that, despite throwing the "Illusion Summoning Symbol" away at the fastest speed, the "Little Radish Head" still locked onto me immediately after escaping, shouted, and opened its arms to pounce on me!
"Back off!"
Seeing this, my heart thumped. I instinctively kicked out!
With my mediocre strength and without using dragon energy, not to mention the "Ghost Mother Fierce Evil," even dealing with an ordinary vengeful spirit would probably be difficult!
So, although I instinctively kicked, I didn't expect to kick it away. Instead, I quickly pulled out a "Ghost-Killing Talisman" left by Lao Zhang from my pocket.
Oddly enough, my kick actually did send it flying! Not only did I kick it away, but I also sent it flying about ten meters!
"Oh no!"
I thought to myself, could this still completely provoke it?
Much to my surprise, the "Little Radish Head" didn't immediately rush up to retaliate. Instead, it cried out in pain and tears. Its onion-like little finger kept pointing at me, looking very aggrieved...
Uh, what's going on?
The mighty "Ghost Mother Fierce Evil," when did it become so fragile?
"No...its remaining malevolent aura seems to be almost gone..."
At this moment, Xia Xiaoyi finally ran up to me, staring at the "Little Radish Head" in surprise and muttering quietly.
"Oh?"
Hearing this, I couldn't help but feel relieved and instinctively said, "That’s good, let’s take this opportunity to completely deliver it."
"Okay!"
Xia Xiaoyi nodded solemnly, without any hesitation, she rushed towards the "Little Radish Head." Gripping a sword gesture, she hurriedly recited, "Imperial decree, deliver your lonely soul, cleanse the filth, and..."
"Roar..."
Just as she was only halfway through, the "Little Radish Head," which had just been as weak as a chicken, suddenly revealed its ferocity. An overwhelming malevolent aura surged out, and it lifted its foot and kicked Xia Xiaoyi away.
"Huh? This..."
Watching Xia Xiaoyi being kicked away by the "Little Radish Head," I couldn't help but be stunned, until Xia Xiaoyi fell heavily on the ground. I suddenly woke up and rushed to her side, "How are you? Are you okay?"
"Ghost...Monster! It has turned into a ghost monster!"
At this moment, Xia Xiaoyi's face was full of frightened color, and even her voice trembled slightly when speaking. It turned out not that the malevolent aura had weakened, but that it had directly grown into a ghost monster, containing all of its malevolent aura within its body!
"G-Ghost...monster?"
Hearing this, I couldn’t help but be taken aback. Although I didn’t have a very clear concept of the word “ghost monster,” Lao Zhang had mentioned before that if the Shadow Maiden could successfully devour the souls of forty-nine vengeful spirits, it was very likely to grow into a ghost monster! If that's the case, a ghost monster must be extremely powerful, being both a ghost and a monster...
"T-then...let's run away quickly!"
After saying this, I no longer hesitated. Without waiting for Xia Xiaoyi's response, I immediately picked her up and turned to escape down the mountain.
The benefits of "cleansing the marrow and breaking the bones" were once again apparent. Compared to last time, my physical strength had had a qualitative leap. Even with Xia Xiaoyi in my arms, I could move with great speed as if walking on flat ground.
However, fast as I was, "little radish head" was even faster! In the blink of an eye, it caught up to me, continuously calling out, "Dad... Dad..."
Big brother! Could you not follow me? I've already discarded that "illusion charm." Why do you think I'm your dad?
Hearing "little radish head" crying and lamenting, my heart undoubtedly felt shattered. I couldn't fight it, and I couldn't shake it off. Thank goodness for my good mental resilience; otherwise, I would have lost it already.
However, one thing that I found lucky was that although "little radish head" followed me closely, it never once made a move against me. It also didn't show its ferocity as before. Seeing it crying, it seemed more like a child who had lost its parents.
"Something's not right! You've already discarded that illusion charm, so why does it keep calling you dad? And why hasn't it made any attacking moves?"
Not only was I puzzled, but even Xia Xiaoyi in my arms was also deeply puzzled at this moment.
Human physical strength is limited after all. I could see my speed slowing down, yet "little radish head" continued to follow us closely. Xia Xiaoyi gritted her teeth and made a daring decision: "Stop! Put me down!"
"You're crazy, it will kill you!"
I didn't let go and continued to hold her tightly, at the same time speeding up my pace, using all my strength.
"Perhaps, it really does see you as its dad! If that's the case... then you're lucky!"
Am I seeing things right? At this critical moment, Xia Xiaoyi actually had a smile on her face?
Her injuries were not as serious as I had imagined. With a sudden struggle, she slipped out of my arms like an eel. Caught off guard, I stumbled and fell to the ground with a thud.
"Roar..."
Seeing me fall, "little radish head," which had been as obedient as a child, suddenly let out a roar and bared its teeth, as if about to pounce on Xia Xiaoyi.
"No!"
At this scene, I was startled and almost subconsciously shouted at "little radish head."
"Dad... Dad..."
A strange scene occurred. Upon hearing my loud shout, "little radish head" actually stopped, opened its arms, and pounced into my embrace once again.
My god!
The moment "little radish head" threw itself into my arms, I felt like I was about to die. I was covered in goosebumps, afraid that this little thing would bite me at any moment.
However, it didn't do that, but instead, it snuggled contentedly in my arms. Finally as if tired, it actually fell asleep in my arms.
Uh... Can someone tell me what the heck is going on here?
"Really?"
Seeing this scene, Xia Xiaoyi couldn't help but look pensive, staring at "little radish head" in my arms carefully.
"Big sister, do you have any advice? Should I throw it away, or keep it?"
Lying on the ground, I dare not move, afraid to disturb "little radish head" in my arms. Even though this little thing seemed harmless now, if it decided to attack, even with Xia Xiaoyi and me combined, we might not be able to handle it!
To my disappointment, Xia Xiaoyi didn't offer any advice. After staring at "little radish head" for nearly a minute, she suddenly said, "Have you stepped in dog poop recently?"
"Dog poop?"
I was puzzled, not understanding at all what Xia Xiaoyi meant. Could it be that she was saying I've had good luck?
How could that be? Am I not always unlucky? If I could have good luck, would there still be unlucky people in this world?
However, Grandpa did say that if I could hold on for another four years, things would turn for the better and I would have smooth sailing from then on... but that's still four years away, isn't it?
"I really doubt if you're always unlucky... How could you even have this kind of luck?"
Xia Xiaoyi's face was full of doubt, but more than that, there was envy, jealousy, and hatred!
Envy, jealousy, and hatred?
Wait a minute, what the heck do I have to be envious, jealous, and hateful about?
"Hey! What do you mean? Why are you confusing me?"
I became even more puzzled, nervously swallowed, and cautiously climbed up from the ground, still holding "little radish head." Thankfully, this little fellow was sleeping soundly and showed no signs of waking up.
Upon hearing my question, Xia Xiaoyi, with an unfriendly expression, said, "Congratulations, you're going to be a dad!"
"Huh?"
I'm going to be a dad?
Perplexed, I scratched my head. Without even thinking, I blurted out, "Are you pregnant?"