Multiple Personalities-Chapter 451: Breakthrough

However, the number of black-clothed men kept increasing, and they gradually started to feel strained. The wounds on their bodies multiplied, staining their clothes with fresh blood.

"Senior, this isn't working!" Shen Jingqi shouted.

Li Baiyu gritted her teeth and said, "Hold on, we can definitely find a breakthrough!"

At that moment, Shen Jingqi suddenly noticed that the leader of the black-clothed men seemed to be a bit inattentive. His heart stirred, and he decided to take a risk and make a move.

Seizing the opportunity, he flashed forward, charging at the leader of the black-clothed men. His speed was extraordinary, and before the man could react, Shen Jingqi's weapon was already at his throat.

"Stop! Or I'll kill him!" Shen Jingqi shouted loudly.

The black-clothed men halted one after another, their eyes filled with anger and unwillingness.

The leader of the black-clothed men sneered coldly, "Do you think you can threaten me like this? None of you will leave here alive today."

With that, he suddenly pulled out a dagger from his sleeve and thrust it toward Shen Jingqi's chest. Shen Jingqi didn't expect the sudden attack and was caught off guard.

At that crucial moment, Li Baiyu flashed in front of Shen Jingqi. The dagger stabbed into her shoulder, blood flowing immediately.

"Senior!" Shen Jingqi shouted, his eyes filled with anger and self-blame.

Li Baiyu gritted her teeth and said, "I'm fine, quickly deal with them!"

Shen Jingqi roared in fury, wielding his weapon with even more ferocity. Like an enraged lion, he charged at the black-clothed men. Startled by his wild assaults, they retreated one after another.

The setting sun dyed the valley in an eerie red. Marks of the intense battle were everywhere, broken branches lying haphazardly on the ground, the earth covered with chaotic footprints, and the air thick with the metallic stench of blood.

Shen Jingqi sat slumped on the ground, holding the unconscious Li Baiyu tightly in his arms. His hands trembled uncontrollably, his eyes filled with fear and urgency. "Senior! Senior!" he cried out hoarsely, his voice echoing through the silent valley, sounding particularly grim. Every shout was filled with the deep-seated worry and fear in his heart, as if hoping that his continuous calling would awaken Li Baiyu immediately.

Tears welled up in Shen Jingqi's eyes, and he fought to hold them back. Recalling the heart-stopping battle just now, the black-clothed men appearing like ghosts, their attacks ruthless, every move lethal. They coordinated seamlessly, pushing Li Baiyu and himself to the brink. To protect him, Li Baiyu repeatedly stood in front of him, forcibly taking the black-clothed men's deadly blows.

"No! Senior, you have to hold on!" Shen Jingqi gritted his teeth, silently vowing in his heart. He quickly pulled out a first-aid kit from his backpack, his hands a bit disobedient from the tension. Taking a deep breath, he forced himself to calm down and began tending to Li Baiyu's injury.

Seeing Li Baiyu's ghastly wound, Shen Jingqi's heart clenched. The wound was deep to the bone, blood continuously gushing out, staining her white clothes red. His hands trembled slightly as he cautiously wiped the blood around the wound with a sterilized cotton ball. "Senior, you have to hold on, I won't let anything happen to you," he said softly, his voice carrying a hint of tears.

Fortunately, after a careful examination, the wound hadn't hit any vital organs. Shen Jingqi let out a long sigh of relief, his forehead already covered in sweat. He swiftly took out bandages, expertly dressing Li Baiyu's wound. Every movement was careful, as if afraid of hurting her.

Time ticked by as if an eternity had passed for Shen Jingqi. Finally, under his meticulous care, a slight flush of color returned to Li Baiyu's pale face, and her eyelids trembled slightly.

"Senior, how do you feel?" Shen Jingqi asked with concern, his eyes fixed tightly on Li Baiyu's face, not daring to look away for even a moment.

Li Baiyu slowly opened her eyes, offering a weak smile: "I'm fine, don't worry." Her voice was gentle and soft, like a warm ray of sunlight coming into Shen Jingqi's worried heart. 𝑓𝑟ℯ𝘦𝓌𝘦𝘣𝑛𝑜𝓋𝑒𝓁.𝑐ℴ𝓂

Shen Jingqi clenched his fist, his eyes shining with a firm light: "Senior, we must become stronger, so this won't happen again." The scenes of battle from earlier replayed in his mind — the merciless attacks of the black-clothed men and the senior getting hurt to protect him — filling him with anger and resentment. He silently vowed to become stronger, to protect his senior, and to never let her be harmed again.

Li Baiyu nodded, her eyes also filled with determination: "Alright, let's set off now to find our companions." She knew time was of the essence; the mysterious organization wouldn't give them much respite. They had to find their companions quickly to face the powerful enemy hiding in the dark together.

The two quickly packed their bags, Shen Jingqi carefully placing the Crystal Ball into his backpack. This Crystal Ball was crucial to their mission, said to contain important clues about the mysterious organization. However, it also attracted countless people coveting it, becoming a significant hazard on their journey.

They proceeded along the valley's narrow path, the atmosphere around them oppressively heavy. As the twilight glow faded, darkness began to enshroud the earth. The occasional bird call sounded particularly eerie in the silent valley. Shen Jingqi vigilantly scanned their surroundings, tightly gripping his weapon, ready to counter any possible danger.

"Senior, who do you think those black-clothed men are? Why did they attack us?" Shen Jingqi couldn't help but ask, his heart awash with doubts like a tide.

Li Baiyu furrowed her brows, silently pondering before speaking: "I'm not sure either. But judging from their attack methods and equipment, they're definitely not an ordinary bandit group. There's surely a large organization backing them." Her eyes showed a hint of worry, knowing the mysterious organization was a force to be reckoned with, and their path ahead would be fraught with difficulties and perils.

"Can we find our companions? What if they've encountered danger too?" Shen Jingqi asked worriedly, thinking of their comrades who had fought alongside them, his heart filled with concern. In this perilous world, they were like solitary warriors, only being united would give them a sliver of hope for survival.

Li Baiyu patted Shen Jingqi's shoulder, comforting him: "Don't worry, they're all strong and will be alright. As long as we follow the plan, we can definitely find them." Though she spoke confidently, she wasn't entirely sure herself. With the mysterious organization's influence spread far and wide, they didn't know where their companions were now, or whether they had faced similar dangers.

Suddenly, a low growl emerged from ahead, breaking the valley's silence. Shen Jingqi and Li Baiyu exchanged glances, immediately becoming alert.