Chapter 340 - 338: Present

Chapter 338: Present

Back in the present, Qin An felt like his strength was going down faster than he expected. This human body could no longer withstand such heavy running and escaping. His physical attribute was downgraded into A+ and there’s a huge stark difference between those who have S levels. Not to mention that his strength had been exhausted from the constant fight and his body was also affected by the resentments from the evil spirits, he felt like this body would give up any minute from now.

However he knew best that he could not. Even if he coughed blood multiple times or his body would dry him out, he could not stop this mission.

There’s still many people waiting for him.

It’s not just the people that came here with him but there are many who’re waiting for him back at home. Yes, home. It was no longer just the world that he transmigrated for. It’s now a home where he was able to find a new purpose in his life, whether it’s as a human or a grim reaper.

There’s still the stage... he wants to go back on stage.

Only when he boarded the ship and thought about it that he understood how much he actually likes being on stage. It was no longer because it’s a competition and a way for him to survive but something that caught his heart. The reluctance of leaving was still in his heart but he already made a choice that he never regrets.

It’s indeed a pity not to debut with the teammates that he knew the best but since this is their fate, he will move forward and accept it. He believes that everything will be alright at the end anyway.

This is also the reason why he’s holding on until now. He could not give up.

Qin An’s face flashes with determination and quickens his pace as he looks at his surroundings to find the ginkgo tree. He could not also find any presence of his teammates so he’s been worried. They don’t have any abilities to fight against the enemies so it’s really not good for them to stay in this place longer.

He needs to be more quick.

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On the other side, Zhi Anming was almost driven mad by the chaos around him. When Qin An disappeared on the spot, the Marshal was also suddenly enveloped by a thick dark energy. And he could see that it was not because of an attack but the energy that’s already accumulated in his body just erupted.

After that he also disappeared in front of them and the only thing they could do next was to find them as much as possible. However the evil spirits were very cunning and started attacking them. Shen Zhi and Su Jinxi could see them but they could still do nothing at all. Thus that was the first time that they were left utterly helpless and began to worry about their safety.

"Is there really no other way?" Cheng Yu felt helpless.

"I sent a distress signal earlier before we entered the planet." Fu Minglei felt bitter. "But I think in this situation, they can’t also help."

They were silent. Shen Zhi and Su Jinxi felt even more helpless and frustrated because clearly, they have the qualification to help but just didn’t know how to.

Zhi Anming on the other hand listened to their words and became firm to his decision. He plans to still cover his identity yet when he saw that everyone’s mental pollution was increasing in dangerous state, he knew that he had to help. Whatever it is might happen, he has the responsibility to do what’s right.

His eyes glowed gold as he quickly released small golden circles to scatter around and release spiritual energy to fight against them.

"Gather here around me!" He shouted when he noticed their disbelief.

"You—"

"I’ll explain soon!" He interrupted Ji Wen. "Don’t move away from me." He warned them and instead of counterattacking, he just moved the golden circle and surrounded them for protection.

"We have to find Senior Qin!"

He’s still a junior grim reaper and has no strength comparable to others so he knows that there’s just a small limit of what he can hold to protect everyone. They must find Senior immediately for safety!

"What about the Marshal—"

"I can’t defeat him! He’s dangerous!"

Shen Zhi’s face changes. "What do you mean? Weren’t he just attacked by the spirits?!"

His face turned solemn and shook his head. "No. Those were not simply just resentments. There’s something else inside his body."

"!!!" They gasped in terror.

"Then we need to find him!"

"I’m sorry but my strength isn’t enough. We have to find Senior Qin first."

Ji Wen gritted his teeth. They did not want to just leave the Marshal after hearing that dangerous situation but they too have no choice. The latter was right. Only Qin An can save the Marshal.

But, how do they find them? Ji Wen looked worriedly at the dark silhouettes around them that kept on bumping the golden circle in an attempt to enter and attack them and look at Zhi Anming who was biting his lips worriedly. It’s clear that he was trying his best to protect them.

They saw Qin An’s body was attacked and he vomited blood. His situation is also not good so what can they do? Who can help them?

"Ginkgo," he remembered. "Qin An once said that the ginkgo tree can help you." He turned to Su Jinxi and Shen Zhi. "Even if there might just be a little help, we must have it!"

The two might not even gather energy and they didn’t even know how but as long as there’s a single percent of possibility, they have to take risks no matter what the cause.

Now while they’re searching for it, he could only earnestly hope that the Marshal and Qin An will be alright because he really couldn’t imagine if something might happen to any one of them.

Because it’s not only they can’t afford it but neither those two can surely be alright.

Ji Wen has always been with He Li’s side. He knew the man and understood his feelings. It was always restrained and hidden yet when they saw Qin An vomited and disappeared, the last struggle on the man also snapped.

He didn’t know Qin An’s feelings but he knew that the Marshal was important to him too.

They need each other, so neither must not be hurt.

Or it will be another chaos again.

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