Chapter 108: The Disappeared Man – He Goes Home

Coincidence.

As Sang Chumiao was descending, five strange talisman flags suddenly appeared in her hands. When the child saw them, he immediately ran over, shouting, “You found them!”

She held the flags, comparing the worn and incomplete demonic flags with the ones in her hand—they seemed to fit together perfectly.

“Aunt Mei, Aunt Ping, the missing ones are here! Big sister found them!”

Suddenly, a wild figure appeared in front of her in a flash. The child clutched the flag tightly, stammering, “You, you…”

Aunt Mei, holding who knows what sharp tool in her hand, gripped it tightly and said, “Don’t come over! If you do, I’ll fight you to the death!”

Sang Chu looked at this scene, rubbing her nose. She hadn’t even finished speaking, yet this person already knew what she was thinking.

Suddenly, she conjured an ice blade, her voice cold: “Under these demonic flags, your power is sealed. You can’t do anything now. Aunt Mei, try to gather the remaining flags, I’ll go hold him off!”

But Aunt Mei suddenly grabbed her. “You’re covered in blood, you’re injured. How can you go? Leave him to me!”

Aunt Ping said, “If his power is sealed, then he’s just a stinking corpse. I’m not afraid of him!”

“That’s right, let’s go together!”

The child looked at Sang Chu. “Big sister, thank you. Please help us get revenge!”

Watching him charge at the monster, Sang Chu tightened her grip on the flag, then climbed up high to secure the demonic flags.

“You damned monster, I’ll beat you to death!”

“You hurt people, you destroyed my village and the children!”

Amidst the passionate anger, Sang Chu looked down—

Whoa, this guy really was even uglier than before.

Even though this was just an illusion, and these people were already dead, being able to punch him must feel pretty good.

It really was a way to vent her anger.

“Are you happy?”

Qin Sixi looked at Sang Chu, who was grinning foolishly, resting his chin in his hand as he watched the chaos below, speaking to her.

Sang Chu nodded, her hands never stopping. “There’s nothing more satisfying than taking revenge with your own hands. Even though the dead can’t come back, at least I can vent my anger. It’s just that his methods were too cruel.”

“If it were you, do you think anyone would want to back out?”

Sang Chu was stunned for a moment, then slowly nodded. She looked back at the ground, where Aunt Mei and the others were still beating the monster, but there was no real sense of pleasure.

The resentment on the monster’s body was slowly fading, and as it did, his body gradually became transparent—it was obvious at a glance.

Sang Chu asked, “Was his resentment just because of this?”

Qin Sixi shook his head gently. “If it were only this, do you think I’d have come?”

“After this, you’ll see.”

Qin Sixi didn’t explain further. Sang Chu had some guesses, but not many. Still, for someone of his caliber to step in, this monster must have harmed a lot of people.

She sped up her movements, and as the last flag was secured, a Buddhist chant sounded. Sanskrit characters emerged from the demonic flags, binding the monster. As the Sanskrit enveloped him, his body seemed to be purified and gradually became clean and whole.

“This damned monster, it’s all my fault! If only I’d stopped her from the beginning, so many people wouldn’t have died!”

“It’s all my fault!”

Aunt Mei and the others wept. Only then did Sang Chu notice the missing figures.

Adults, children—

Even in hell, it couldn’t be worse than this.

“These, these…”

She had imagined it, but reality was even more cruel than she’d thought. How many lives had been lost here?

Qin Sixi sighed and walked to the body of a child. “This is the scout, He Ying. He died here, but his resentment was so deep that he manifested a physical form. And this child came to the river after his father died.”

He tried to save his friend, risking his own life, but how could a child so young possibly defeat the monster? After being tortured to death, when the scout arrived, he witnessed this scene and nearly lost his mind.

He squatted beside the child, looking at his fading body. “This is just an added illusion. Once it’s over, he’ll become a monster again. Can your ‘Floating Life Song’ help him?”

Sang Chu was silent. “I can’t restore all these children to their bodies.”

At this moment, Xiao Xiao walked over. He looked at Sang Chu and said, “Big sister, take the power from my body and give it to him. I’m already dead, I have no home, but he still has family waiting for him. I want him to go home.”

Even though Xiao Xiao said this, there were too many children, and her power was not enough. Seeing Sang Chu hesitate, Xiao Xiao lowered his head.

Qin Sixi said, “You only need to save him. Only his family is still alive.”

At this, Sang Chu suddenly looked up. His father was the scout, the one officially listed!

“Alright.”

Without this child, his father’s resentment would not be so easily resolved. This was the key to completing the mission.

With Qin Sixi’s help, she used ‘Floating Life Song’ to transfer the power from Xiao Xiao to the scout’s child.

Qin Sixi carried the scout’s child, Sang Chu following close behind, with Aunt Mei and the others trailing along. When they reached the entrance, a crowd of villagers rushed in, crying as they embraced their lost children.

Aunt Mei and the others also found their own children.

Xiao Xiao watched his body gradually become transparent, smiled and waved at Sang Chu and the others, softly saying, “Thank you.”

Qin Sixi said, “The second resentment is resolved.”

“Mm.”

Following him out of the cave, just as he said, the second resentment dissipated, and everyone’s faces were filled with relief and smiles, as if they’d finally been freed.

Sang Chu said, “The resentments in Erqiang Village are all gone.”

“Mm.”

“What about the third one?”

Qin Sixi replied, “It’s the demonic flags. What do you think?”

“It was Aunt Mei and the others. I never expected so many different resentments to appear in one place!”

“The resentment in people’s hearts is vast. If you hadn’t helped, I might not have been able to handle it alone. Let’s go, send him home.”

Following Qin Sixi out of the cave, Sang Chu instantly returned to the small room below. Now, the child looked much more alive.

The scout, as if he had known all along, was waiting at the door. When he saw Qin Sixi carrying his son, his whole body trembled, lips quivering, unable to speak.

Qin Sixi handed the child over. “Take your son.”

“Thank you, thank you for saving my son!”

The scout bowed deeply to Qin Sixi, then tremblingly took his son’s body, which instantly disappeared.

At that moment, a golden light descended, entering Sang Chu’s body.

“What is this?”

Qin Sixi smiled. “The only reward I can give you.”"

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**Chapter 109: The Return Journey, and the Big Boss Comes Home**

Staring at Sang Chu’s bewildered expression, Qin Simian narrowed his eyes and explained, “That’s merit. The black raincoat is a vessel for carrying merit. That’s also why I used his fan in such a roundabout way to collect it. This isn’t something ordinary people can resolve, and since there are no cultivators in this world, and I arrived too late, there was no way to turn things around. So, I could only pin my hopes on you, Sang Chu. Who knew, you actually managed it, unlike some unreliable people.”

After speaking, he shot a glance at the black raincoat in Sang Chu’s hand. “Let me tell you, this thing is a vessel for golden merit.”

“Mm, Simian-ge just said that this matter can’t be fully resolved, but I can still get some points for it. I desperately need points, so I took it on!”

Qin Simian looked at her, then at the fan, and said, “Looks like this fan isn’t what it used to be either. Open it up and go back to your apocalypse.”

Sang Chu nodded, opened the raincoat, and watched as Qin Simian transformed into a massive black python and slithered inside. The sight left Sang Chu stunned.

It was the first time she’d seen such a huge snake—much larger than the original forms of Big White Jiao or Bai Yuqi!

But after he entered the fan, he turned into an ink-like serpent coiling on the fan’s surface. “What are you staring at? Hurry up and go.”

“Ah? Oh, okay!”

Sang Chu quickly clapped her hands together and, following the method Qin Simian had taught her, activated a cold light. In an instant, she vanished from the spot.

After she disappeared, the place where she’d stood began to slowly collapse.

Looking at the giant snake on the fan in Sang Chu’s hand, Qin Simian didn’t say much. Instead, he took out a seal and stamped a strange mark on the back of her hand.

“Congratulations, you’ve completed the mission and leveled up.”

Sang Chu: “So now I can take people with me on space journeys?”

Qin Simian: “As long as you can afford the fare—one thousand points per person, per day.”

Sang Chu’s eyes widened. “That’s expensive!”

Qin Simian smiled. “Of course it is. Do you think traveling through space is just for fun? Ordinary people can’t withstand the turbulence. The fee is for their protection. If they die, it’s not my problem, but while they’re with me, I have to keep them safe. That’s what the fee is for.”

“Heh, you really have it tough.”

Qin Simian: “Not tough, just unlucky. By the way, the golden light on you is your reward for this mission, and that black raincoat is your trophy. We’ve arrived—get off.”

After speaking, he didn’t give Sang Chu any time to prepare psychologically. With a flick, he sent her flying out.

Luckily, she landed steadily, hugged her head, rolled a few times, then patted the dust off her clothes and stood up.

She’d landed on the mountain above the base, right in the Peach Blossom Valley.

Qin Simian quickly emerged, and after regaining his human form, he realized—the world was under a blood moon!

“Didn’t expect a surprise like this. Your apocalypse is actually entering a Blood Moon Era.”

Sang Chu looked at him in confusion. “What’s the Blood Moon Era?”

Qin Simian pointed to the blood-red moon in the sky. “The Blood Moon Era means the end and a new beginning. When the blood moon sets and the primordial sun rises, it marks the end of this era and the arrival of a new world. Only the truly exceptional will survive. Anything without power can’t make it through the Blood Moon Era.”

“Then… what should we do?”

Seeing her worried look, Qin Simian said lazily, “What else? Work hard. Only strength can guarantee survival.”

After speaking, he casually plucked a peach from a tree with a flick of his finger. The peach, which had grown with great difficulty, flew straight into his hand.

“This demon peach isn’t bad. I’ll teach you a method. Use spirit stones to incubate these peaches with the power of the blood moon. Later, the demon peaches will definitely mature, and I’ll give you some as a gift.”

“Alright. Then, about the base…”

Qin Simian glanced at her, bit into the peach, and walked straight toward the base.

At that moment, An Tao and An Hao had just come out. They’d sensed Sang Chu’s return, but didn’t expect to see her standing with a strange man.

An Tao instinctively wanted to run, but found himself bound by a strange rope around his waist. “Sang Chu, don’t forget our deal!”

Qin Simian looked at Sang Chu. “Is this the one who tried to harm you?”

“Mm.”

“Alright, I’ll deal with him. Consider it a favor.”

With that, he reached out and squeezed. An Tao exploded in a spray of blood. An Hao, standing nearby, was caught in the blast and also died instantly.

With such overwhelming power, no one could withstand even a single move!

The followers who came out with An Tao were all stunned!

Sang Chu said, “Elder, it’s been a long journey. Why don’t you rest first? I’ll set up the underground city for you and prepare a private space for you to relax. How does that sound?”

“Mm, let’s go.”

Sang Chu led the way, guiding Qin Simian. The others, including Sang Jingwen, didn’t dare say a word and obediently followed.

As they passed the breeding area, Qin Simian caught the scent of pheasant and asked, “You have pheasants here?”

“Yes. If you like them, I can have someone cook them and bring them to you.”

Qin Simian’s eyes lit up. “I’ve heard there are many delicacies in the mortal world.”

Sang Chu: “We can steam them, roast them, or make soup—whatever you like. Our base has plenty. Later, I can have them prepare a variety for you to try. If you don’t like the chef’s cooking, it’s fine. When our base expands, I can recruit more cooks for you!”

“You’re quite thoughtful, young lady. Alright, as long as you take good care of me, if anyone else dares to mess with you, I’ll take care of them for you!”

Sang Chu: “Thank you, Elder!”

“Mm.”

Sang Chu escorted Qin Simian to the entrance of the underground city and said, “Elder, please wait a moment. I’ll move the underground city out right away!”

Qin Simian glanced at the people behind her and said casually, “Aren’t you afraid so many people will see?”

“Life in the underground city is much better than in the caves. With you here to protect us, I’m not worried about anyone leaving. It’s time to reveal it to everyone.”

With that, she operated the control panel and said to Ruan Ya and the others who didn’t know about the underground city, “What you’re about to see is the real Peach Blossom Base. From now on, Elder Qin is our new leader. Everyone, please don’t disturb Elder Qin while he’s resting. An Hao, come help me.”

Once the underground city was in place, Sang Chu opened the stone gate. After everyone entered, they realized how spacious the passage was.

They walked for about ten minutes before seeing the exit. The underground city was like a small town—bright and as lively as daytime!

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**Chapter 110: The Baboon’s Dungeon (Part 1)**

Under the winding, intricate structure, R Siyu followed behind Yu, growing more and more curious as they walked. “Bro, this dungeon is so big. How come you never told me about it before?”

“It’s my first time here too,” Yu replied, his voice a little dazed. It felt like a dream—after so long in the apocalypse, it had been ages since they’d seen such a bright, intact city.

Sang Chu said, “Bro, you and the others go look around. I’ll head over to where he’s staying first. The back of the area is divided into restricted zones. I need to discuss some things with him.”

Sang Jingwen nodded. “Alright, got it. Are we having dinner in the dungeon tonight?”

“Yeah. There’s fresh grilled chicken up front. Wait for Uncle Gao to finish preparing it.”

As she said this, she suddenly called out to the crowd, “Grandma, you take R Yaru, Gao Qiu, and Xia Han to speed up the ripening of the five-colored rice. We’ll have an extra meal tonight.”

Granny Lin hadn’t expected to be assigned a task, but she quickly agreed, “Oh, okay, Sang Sang, don’t worry. We’ll go right away.”

Qin Sihu, standing at the entrance to the dungeon, laughed heartily, “This place is pretty big, but don’t forget—I want a safe, comfortable place to sleep!”

Sang Chu replied, “Don’t worry, I’ve checked everything. Come with me!”

Past the main entrance was a massive A-shaped building. As soon as they entered, right in the center was a huge crystal, about four meters tall.

“This crystal powers the whole place,” Sang Chu explained. “This A-shaped building is also made from the best soundproofing material in the mutated world, so you won’t hear a thing from outside when you’re in here.”

“Look here.” Sang Chu pointed to a crystal screen. “This is a display panel. If anyone approaches from outside, you’ll see it here. All the controls for this place are in your hands. You decide who comes in or out. If you don’t want someone to enter, there’s no way for them to get in.”

“Alright, you can go now. As long as there’s no threat to this place, I won’t interfere. Don’t rely on me too much, but since you’re so sensible, I’ll promise you this: as long as your people are in the dungeon, if they’re in danger, I’ll keep them safe.”

Sang Chu smiled. “Thank you so much. I’ll have someone deliver your daily meals—”

“No need. Just prepare a bit extra each day. If I’m hungry, I’ll get it myself. No need to send anyone. If I want, I can hide this place with magic—no one will find it.”

“Alright, I’ll have someone send some rice, grilled chicken, and some fruit snacks every day.”

“Mm, you can go now.”

Sang Chu let out a long breath and turned to leave. But when she looked back, the entire building had vanished.

Lu Minli walked up to her. “Ah Chu, is it really okay to expose the dungeon like this?”

“Yeah, it’s fine. You saw the strength of the person inside. With him here, I’m much safer. Besides, the base was originally built for emergencies like this. Now that the threat is gone, the rest of the issues are minor.”

Lu Minli said, “Alright, as long as you’ve decided. By the way, I might be leaving for a while. I want to go look for my dad. Is that okay?”

“Of course. Going to find your dad?”

“Yeah. Things are basically settled here, and there’s no immediate danger. The group outside doesn’t know when they’ll calm down, so I want to take this chance to go to Qingliu City to find my dad.”

“I’ll go with you. It’s dangerous out there alone. Grandma can stay, and R Yaru is trustworthy.”

Hearing this, Lu Minli’s eyes softened a little. “Back when we wanted to find people to return to the base, Yi-ge, Wen-ge, and I only wandered in familiar places, but I could feel things were really bad. That’s why An Tang was so anxious to leave.”

This was the first time Sang Chu had heard this. “What do you mean?”

“It might be related to my ability. I can sense the earth is very restless, like something is about to break free. I asked Jingwen and Yi-ge, but they didn’t feel anything. So I want to find my dad. At least here in the base, I feel much safer than outside.”

“So you’re not against my plan, right? Then it’s settled. Everyone will rest for a few days. Once R Yaru is familiar with the dungeon and daily matters are sorted, I’ll leave. By the way, do you want Muxue to stay or come with us?”

Lu Minli suddenly looked up at Sang Chu, a rare vulnerability in his eyes. “You knew?”

Sang Chu smiled. “You two have been getting closer lately. I’m not blind. It must have been you who made a move, right? I know Muxue might have some feelings for you, but honestly, you’ve got a long way to go. I didn’t expect you, who’s always so quiet, to take the initiative. But let me be clear—even if you’re one of the founding members of the base, if you ever hurt her, I won’t let you off.”

Knowing she wasn’t opposed to his actions, Lu Minli let out a sigh of relief. People who didn’t know Sang Chu might think she was easy-going, but those who did understood her pride and protectiveness.

“Don’t worry. I’m not that kind of person. After all these years, you know me well enough.”

Sang Chu smiled. “Muxue’s personality is straightforward and stubborn. If she ever meets a jerk, she’ll probably end up hurt. What can I do?”

Thinking of Muxue’s temper, Lu Minli felt helpless too. When they first met at the base, she almost got into a fight with someone. “Didn’t expect you to think I’d do something like that.”

“It’s not that I don’t trust you. Luckily, Muxue didn’t have any feelings before, so it didn’t matter. But now, she’s clearly interested in you. As her older sister and half a parent, I can’t let her just blindly follow you.”

“Honestly, I don’t really want you and Muxue to be together. You two are too similar—sometimes when I look at you, it’s like seeing a mirror. Both of you are too rational and stubborn. Muxue isn’t your type. Before the world settles down, I know you won’t make a move, so she’s safe for now. But what about after? If you get together, do you really think you’ll just be the perfect couple? What if things go wrong—what will you do then?”

“That won’t happen. I can’t guarantee the future, but I know myself. Whether it’s before, now, or in the future, I’ll treat her well.”

Seeing Lu Minli’s sincere expression, Sang Chu patted him on the shoulder with a smile. “Alright, enough talk. I just hope that if one day you realize you don’t love her anymore, you give me back a whole, unbroken Muxue. If you don’t want her, I do. But if you ever hurt her, I won’t let you off. No matter where you go, I’ll make you pay the price.”

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