allonlinenovel Chapter 356: Encirclement and Suppression Leads to a Glimmer of Hope
Chapter 356: Encirclement and Suppression Leads to a Glimmer of Hope
Seeing this, Hei Wujian was frozen in place, not daring to step forward, but his twisted face was full of malice and viciousness.
His eyes, as big as copper bells, were practically spitting fire as he stared intently at the door, which was filled with unknown dangers. His teeth were clenched so tightly that they were grinding together, and the muscles in his cheeks were trembling violently with rage.
"You bunch of useless trash, get me some firewood! Today I'm going to make sure these bastards in this house don't escape, they'll be burned alive!"
The voice of Black Impermanence seemed to come from hell, filled with endless anger and killing intent.
He pointed his thick fingers at his scattered men, cursing fiercely.
His men trembled at his roar and fled in all directions like headless flies, searching for firewood to start a fire.
At this moment, the sunlight in the courtyard was blocked by thick clouds, making the surroundings appear particularly gloomy and oppressive.
The wind quietly stopped, and even the leaves on the trees seemed too frightened to move by the tense atmosphere.
Inside the room, Pei Yan and Fang Xiaoxiao were both startled the moment the smoke appeared.
Fang Xiaoxiao coughed from the sudden smoke, and her eyes watered.
But she quickly calmed down, her bright eyes darting around as she considered what to do.
"Pei Yan, cover your mouth and nose with a damp cloth; this smoke might be poisonous!"
As Fang Xiaoxiao spoke, she quickly tore off a corner of her clothes, soaked it, and covered her mouth and nose with it.
Pei Yan quickly realized what was happening and did the same.
"This smoke is suspicious; it must be a trick by the Black Impermanence. We can't just sit here and wait to die; we have to find a way to break out."
Fang Xiaoxiao's voice sounded somewhat muffled through the damp cloth, but her tone was unusually firm.
Pei Yan nodded and replied, "Alright, but the situation outside is unclear, so we must proceed with caution."
Fang Xiaoxiao approached the window and cautiously observed the outside activity through the crack.
Through the thick smoke, she could only see blurry figures hurriedly carrying firewood.
"They're about to set the fire, we must act immediately!"
A resolute glint flashed in Fang Xiaoxiao's eyes.
At this moment, Fang Xiaoxiao's eyes turned red from the smoke, and tears blurred her vision.
Coughing, she desperately searched for a way out in the dimly lit room.
Suddenly, a faint light shone from the corner behind her. When she looked closely, she saw a hole about the size of half a person's head.
"Pei Yan, come quick, there's a hole here!"
Fang Xiaoxiao's voice carried a hint of surprise.
Upon hearing the sound, Pei Yan rushed over in three steps.
The two looked at the hole and seemed to see a glimmer of hope for survival.
"Let's quickly enlarge the hole and get out of here!"
Pei Yan said urgently.
Having said that, he picked up a thick wooden stick and slammed it down with all his might against the walls around the hole. Each strike was accompanied by a dull thud, and dust rose up like smoke.
Fang Xiaoxiao was not to be outdone, and she kept prying and digging between the bricks and stones with her short sword, causing rubble to fall down.
Meanwhile, the scene outside was quite different.
The raging fire illuminated half the sky, and thick smoke billowed straight into the clouds.
Black Impermanence stood before the firelight, hands on his hips, head thrown back, laughing wildly.
His fleshy face looked even more ferocious and terrifying in the firelight, and his eyes flashed with a mad light.
"Hahahaha, that useless White Impermanence actually fell to these two little bastards! Today, I will make them all turn to ashes in this sea of fire and avenge my brother!"
The voice of Black Impermanence boomed through the night sky like thunder.
His men surrounded him, showering him with flattery.
"Boss is wise and mighty, these two nobodies are no match for you!"
A tall, thin man smiled obsequiously, his face crinkled with wrinkles.
"That's right, boss! With your fire, they'll have no chance of escaping!"
Another henchman with a pockmarked face chimed in, bowing and scraping like a dog wagging its tail for mercy.
"Once we take care of these two guys, we'll be even more powerful in Dounan County. Who will dare disobey our boss then!"
A short, fat bandit shouted at the top of his lungs, his eyes filled with worship for the Black Impermanence.
Hei Wuchang laughed even more wildly as he listened to these flattering remarks, his arrogant expression making it seem as if he had become the master of this world.
Inside the house, Fang Xiaoxiao and Pei Yan dared not stop for a moment amidst the pervasive dust. Their clothes were already soaked with sweat and dust, but their will to survive made them forget all their fatigue and pain.
In that cramped space, Fang Xiaoxiao and Pei Yan used all their strength to dig desperately towards the hole. Sweat poured down their foreheads, mixing with dust and leaving streaks of dirt on their faces.
"Pei Yan, keep going, it's almost through!"
Fang Xiaoxiao was panting heavily, her voice hoarse with anxiety.
Pei Yan gritted his teeth, repeatedly striking the hard wall with the wooden stick in his hand, each strike scattering sparks.
Finally, the hole was cleared.
"Hurry up!" Fang Xiaoxiao didn't bother to wipe the sweat and dust off her face and bent down to squeeze out first.
Pei Yan followed closely behind, and the two ran desperately in the darkness, the intense heat of the fire behind them seemingly still chasing after them.
Meanwhile, outside the house, Black Impermanence watched the raging fire surging before him, unable to contain his excitement.
He put his hands on his hips, threw his head back, and laughed wildly, the laughter sounding particularly jarring amidst the whooshing of the flames.
"Hahaha, let's see how you escape this time!"
Black Impermanence's eyes were filled with madness and triumph, and the fat on his face trembled violently from his maniacal laughter.
His men surrounded him, showering him with obsequious flattery.
"Boss, that was a brilliant move! Those two guys are definitely burned to ashes!"
A weasel-faced henchman, his face full of obsequiousness, bowed and scraped as he spoke.
"That's right, boss! Your wisdom and methods are simply unmatched!"
Another chubby henchman quickly chimed in, his fat jiggling as he spoke.
Hearing these flattering words, Black Impermanence became increasingly smug, as if he had become an invincible overlord.
Just then, the heavy breathing and angry curses of the Flower Monk suddenly came from afar.
Upon hearing the Flower Monk's voice, the smugness on Black Impermanence's face vanished instantly, replaced by deep fear and fawning.
"Boss, you are here!"
Black Impermanence hurriedly went to greet him, forcing a fawning smile on his face.
"Humph!"
The Flower Monk glared at him fiercely, his eyes wide with anger.
"Boss, Fang Xiaoxiao and her group have all perished in this sea of fire, I..."
Black Impermanence couldn't wait to show off his achievements.
"You idiot!" Before he could finish speaking, the monk raised his hand and slapped him several times across the face.