Transmigrated As A Cannon Fodder Sacrifice, I Tricked An Evil God Into Becoming My Live-In Husband - Chapter 11

Senior.

The word struck Zheng Qiuyu’s taut nerves like a needle.

Her heart pounded wildly in her chest, and her palms, clenched so tightly, bore deep imprints from her own fingernails.

I can’t panic.

Absolutely not.

She raised her eyes, her gaze sweeping over the young woman before her, Lin Yue’er. The girl’s face, stained with bl00d but still strikingly beautiful, was etched with the relief of surviving a near-death experience and a near-reverent awe.

Zheng Qiuyu’s throat felt parched. She swallowed hard and spoke in a hoarse, utterly weary voice.

It was a small matter.

Her voice was soft, yet it carried clearly to every ear.

My Dao Companion and I are here to recuperate. We cannot receive guests.

With that, she lowered her gaze, as if uttering another word would drain her completely. She tightened her hold on Zhuohuo, shielding him from prying eyes with her own body.

Lin Yue’er’s heart skipped a beat.

Truly the demeanor of a great cultivator.

She hastily bowed again.

This junior is Lin Yue’er of the Azure Cloud Sect. These are my Junior Brothers.

She then introduced herself more fully, revealing that she was the granddaughter of Elder Li, a prominent figure in the Azure Cloud Sect’s outer sect.

Her gaze drifted involuntarily toward the man cradled in Zheng Qiuyu’s arms, his face obscured by long, silver hair.

It’s him.

The overwhelming pressure that had shaken her very soul earlier had unconsciously emanated from this man.

Even a sliver of his aura leaking out while unconscious was terrifying.

What earth-shattering existence must this Senior’s Dao Companion have been in his prime?

Lin Yue’er’s suspicions solidified.

These two were undoubtedly peerless experts who had suffered grievous injuries, forcing them to seek refuge in this remote place.

Gathering her thoughts, she spoke with heightened caution, even a hint of flattery in her tone.

Senior, may this junior dare to ask… why are you and your Dao Companion here?

Zheng Qiuyu’s eyelids fluttered, but she didn’t look at Lin Yue’er.

Her gaze remained fixed on the swaying tree shadows outside the cave, her voice carrying an unyielding desolation.

To evade enemies from the Bl00d Sea. I cannot reveal more.

Vague yet brimming with implications.

Enemies from the Bl00d Sea.

What terrifying entities could drive such formidable experts to this desperate state?

Lin Yue’er and her companions instantly conjured a grand drama of a world-shaking pursuit in their minds. Their gazes toward Zheng Qiuyu now carried newfound sympathy and understanding.

Just then—

Roar!

That familiar roar, filled with savage fury, echoed through the forest once more.

This time, the sound was much closer.

The Earth-Rending Bear, having failed to find food, had returned.

The disciples’ faces drained of color as their hearts leaped back into their throats. They hastily summoned their magical artifacts, bracing themselves for a desperate battle.

The atmosphere in the cave froze instantly.

Zheng Qiuyu, however, remained leaning against the stone wall, her posture unchanged.

Her composure stood in stark contrast to the surrounding tension.

Her mind raced through every entry in the Modern Wilderness Survival Handbook regarding bear behavior.

Suddenly, she spoke, her voice soft yet cutting through the tense silence.

It just climbed the cliff. It’s exhausted.

All eyes snapped to her.

Zheng Qiuyu lifted her head, her dust-streaked eyes showing no panic, only a sharp, all-knowing clarity.

Its abdomen is its weak point.

Attack from above.

Her voice carried an undeniable air of command.

God-tier leadership.

Lin Yue’er obeyed almost instinctively.

Follow Senior’s lead! Attack!

Leading her Junior Brothers, she immediately leaped upward, using the protruding rocks above the cave entrance as leverage to secure a strategic position.

Simultaneously, Zheng Qiuyu moved.

She swiftly grabbed a handful of pre-prepared damp leaves from the shadows near the cave entrance, mixing in several crushed herbs with a pungent odor.

She ignited the bundle with a flint and steel.

A thick, acrid green smoke billowed forth instantly.

The Earth-Rending Bear’s massive form had already emerged from the forest, its crimson eyes fixed on the cave that had robbed it of its prey. It was poised to charge.

Seizing the moment, Zheng Qiuyu flung her arm with a powerful motion.

The crude smoke bomb sailed through the air, landing precisely on the Earth-Rending Bear’s face.

With a poof, the smoke erupted, completely engulfing the bear’s head.

Roar!

The Earth-Rending Bear roared in agony, its eyes burning from the smoke and its vision completely obscured. It thrashed its head wildly, blinded and enraged.

Now’s our chance! Lin Yue’er’s voice rang out from above.

She seized the fleeting opportunity.

Several beams of magical energy, imbued with spiritual power, shot down from the rocks above, striking the Earth-Rending Bear’s soft underbelly with unerring accuracy.

Aow—!

The bear let out a howl utterly different from its previous roars, a sound filled with excruciating pain.

Its massive body shuddered violently as several bloody wounds erupted on its abdomen.

The searing agony finally shattered its ferocity.

It glanced toward the cave, a flicker of fear appearing in its bestial eyes for the first time.

Truly startled, the bear whimpered, tucked its tail between its legs, and fled into the depths of the dense forest.

The battle was over.

Lin Yue’er and the others leaped down from the rocks, exhausted but their gazes toward Zheng Qiuyu had completely transformed.

It was no longer gratitude.

It was now utter awe.

A woman in tattered clothes, appearing frail and weak.

Yet she had instantly discerned the weakness of the Second-Tier High-Grade Earth-Rending Bear.

She had calmly directed their combat strategy.

And with seemingly ordinary methods, she had created the critical key to victory.

This Senior’s power was truly unfathomable.

The weakness she had shown earlier must have been a complete act.

Lin Yue’er took a deep breath and stepped forward to face Zheng Qiuyu. This time, she performed the most solemn Daoist salute of the Azure Cloud Sect.

Senior, I will never forget your great kindness.

This desolate forest is fraught with danger. It is not a sustainable place for you and your Dao Companion to recuperate.

I sincerely invite you to return to the Azure Cloud Sect with us.

Her tone was utterly sincere.

Within the sect, we have the finest Spirit Medicines and Cave Abodes brimming with spiritual energy, which will undoubtedly aid your Dao Companion’s recovery. This would also allow me to repay you for saving my life.

Zheng Qiuyu’s gaze returned to Zhuohuo’s pale face, nestled in her arms.

She felt his faint breath and glanced at the perilous wilderness surrounding them.

She knew this was their only way out.

Their only chance at survival.

Zheng Qiuyu nodded slightly.

Lin Yue’er’s face instantly lit up with overwhelming joy.

Wonderful!

Overjoyed, she immediately retrieved a cyan Communication Talisman from her robes, infused it with spiritual energy, and tossed it into the air.

The talisman transformed into a streak of light and vanished into the horizon.

Moments later, the sound of something tearing through the air echoed through the forest.

A massive azure flying ship parted the clouds and slowly descended above the forest.

The ship was crafted entirely from jade-like wood, its hull intricately carved with complex array patterns that radiated a dense spiritual energy.

As Zheng Qiuyu gazed at the majestic immortal mount, she unconsciously tightened her grip on Zhuohuo’s hand.

Her heart pounded with anxiety.