Die dümmsten Menschen der Welt

Kapitel 45

Baili Liushang suppressed his smile, walked over to Tan Huan, stood silently for a long time, then reached out and ruffled her hair. "Okay."

Tan Huan suddenly looked up and was stunned to see her master's smiling face. She hadn't expected her master to agree so readily.

“Okay.” Baili Liushang repeated, his eyes and brows like ice melting. “Let’s talk about it outside.”

Tan Huan blinked blankly. Baili Liushang's quick agreement made her suspicious again. "Master..."

"I haven't been able to properly grant you a single request in all these years since you became my disciple, and I'm afraid I won't have the chance again, so I'll do this one more thing for you now," Baili Liushang said, half-jokingly. "Let's go outside and talk about it."

Tan Huan was a little embarrassed, scratched his head, and then nodded.

"Second son of the Tang family, do you want to die now or later?" Baili Liushang asked rudely.

“These two choices are truly merciful,” Tang Weiyu said. “I thought I would die immediately after Luo Yi was rescued. What use am I to you?”

“You are Huan’er’s greatest enemy. I plan to take you back so she can vent her anger,” Baili Liushang said. “Moreover, with the second young master of the Tang family leading the way, it will be easier to leave the Tang Clan. He can guide us and also be a hostage in times of crisis. All things considered, he has quite a bit of value.”

"Why should I take you with me?" Tang Weiyu laughed. "You were obedient before because you wanted to go back to the Tang Clan. Now that I'm already in the Tang Clan, leaving here will only bring me closer to death. Besides, even Baili Liushang is no longer able to do it, and Pei Jin is injured. If I just shout, even if I die, I can take you all with me!"

Baili Liushang nodded. "Most of what you said is true, I agree. At most, if you take us out, I'll make your death look better; if you don't, I'll make your death look worse. It's just a small difference." He smiled slightly, raised his hand, and lightly tapped the table. The entire wooden table instantly turned to dust. It's normal for a wooden table to be smashed or cracked, but to smash it to dust with just one palm is definitely not within the normal range. "I'm suffering from internal injuries, but destroying most of the Tang Clan before I die won't be a problem."

Tang Weiyu's face turned pale.

Baili Liushang spoke succinctly, "Alright, now it's your turn to take us out, or do I want to torment you a bit first before you decide?"

Tang Weiyu smiled bitterly, "Even a starved camel is bigger than a horse?" Baili Liushang, Baili Liushang, even injured, are you still the best in the world? Tang Weiyu remained seated, motionless, for a long time before raising his hand to wipe the blood from the corner of his mouth. The sword that Tan Huan had stabbed him with had wounded his internal organs; without careful care, he would slowly wither away. He had risked so much to bring these people into the Tang Clan to give himself a way out, but was it all going to end in failure?

Since he still couldn't escape death, let's take a few more with him! Tang Weiyu slowly propped herself up and said softly, "Okay, I'll take you out."

The Tang Clan's only entrance and exit both require crossing that suspension bridge. The fire that Tan Huan had set at the Poison Flower Garden had already alerted many people. Hearing the rustling footsteps, they quickened their pace to get outside. The mountain peaks stretched endlessly, steep and rugged, and the suspension bridge outside the Tang Clan was visible as far as the eye could see. Thick hemp ropes, iron hooks, and small stepping stones.

Suddenly, Tan Huan heard a strange noise. Her face changed, and she was about to tell them to run when hundreds, even thousands, of venomous snakes crawled out of the ground. Their colorful bodies flicked their red tongues and stared intently at Tan Huan and her group.

Tan Huan turned and stared at Tang Weiyu, his Lonely Dust Sword already drawn. "Tang Weiyu!"

Yong Weiyu remained calm. "Instead of calling me, you should think about how to resolve the current situation. Even if you kill me, these snakes won't retreat." He looked up and smiled. "I lured these snakes out. I know these alone can't stop you, but you should know that my purpose in bringing the snakes out isn't that simple." These snakes can't stop Baili Liushang and his group, but the commotion of the snakes will definitely attract the attention of the other members of the Tang Clan.

Tang Weiyu, of course, prioritizes his own life above all else, so expecting him to sacrifice himself for the Tang Clan is a ridiculous joke. However, if he knows he is doomed, then it's only natural for him to resolve some troubles for the Tang Clan before he dies. Taking one person with him to die is a draw, taking two is a win, and if he can take everyone around him to their graves, then he will die without regrets.

Sure enough, just as Pin Huan was slaying the snake with his sword, several elders and experts from the Tang Clan quickly arrived and blocked their path. Baili Liushang raised an eyebrow and glanced at them a few times. Sigh, what a nuisance. Did they really have to waste his true energy? He wanted to save as much as possible to pass on to his disciple.

Tang Ming, the eldest elder of the Tang family, walked forward with his cane. Wherever he went, the snakes scattered. "What do you take the Tang Clan for? You think you can come and go as you please? You think you can kill people and set fires as you please?"

Baili Liushang sneered, taking Tang Ming's rhetorical question as a statement of fact, "You're right, I do treat the Tang Clan as a place where I can do whatever I want."

Tang Weiyu shouted, "Elder, Baili Liushang is currently suffering from internal injuries. If you all attack together, you definitely have a chance of winning!"

Baili Liushang sighed, annoyed. "Luo Yi, cut off Tang Weiyu's tongue." Luo Yi was closest to Tang Weiyu, making it easier for her to do so. Tang Weiyu's life was meant for Huan'er, but his tongue was dispensable; cutting it off would suffice.

Tang Ming's eyes lit up. His opponent was Baili Liushang. Even on Tang Clan's territory, he still had some reservations. But after hearing what Tang Huiyu said, his confidence soared, and he spoke with much more conviction. "Baili Liushang, you dare to act wildly on Tang Clan's territory? Believe me or not, I'll make sure you never return!"

Baili Liushang didn't care at all, "You can give it a try."

Tang Ming narrowed his eyes, his wrinkles furrowing into a deep frown that made him appear even more serious. "Make your move! Take him down!"

Baili Liushang stood with his eyes closed, his inner energy surging and gradually gathering in his palms. In an instant, he unleashed both palms simultaneously, the energy sweeping out like a whirlwind, scattering the poisonous snakes on the ground. Baili Liushang aimed precisely at his targets, so most of the snakes flew onto the Tang Clan members, many of whom were bitten. Fearing the poison would take effect, they quickly sat cross-legged and began circulating their energy to expel the poison.

A single move can intimidate the enemy; this has always been Baili Liushang's style.

Baili Liushang laughed and said, "Huan'er, they are all using their internal energy. Now you can use the Lonely Dust Sword to cut whichever one you want. It's very simple." After saying that, he couldn't help but cough, feeling like he was coughing up his internal organs. He spat out a lot of blood, and even his eyes started to bleed.

Pin Huan was shocked. "Master!" She didn't care about the Tang Clan members anymore and quickly helped Baili Liushang up.

He knew he shouldn't recklessly use his inner energy, but seeing the Tang Clan members so arrogant in front of him, he still couldn't restrain himself. Baili Liushang lazily leaned against Tan Huan, "I'm alright, I won't die for now." He'd have to wait a while before he died.

"Master, let's forget about the Tang Clan and leave now." Tan Huan's eyes were red.

Baili Liushang's gaze wandered, sometimes looking up at the sky, sometimes at Luo Yi. He sighed, his eyes glancing thoughtfully at Pei Jin's face for a moment, when he caught Tang Weiyu's malicious look out of the corner of his eye. Baili Liushang smiled faintly and said to Tan Huan, "Alright, let's leave now."

Tang Ming had originally planned to give up, but seeing Baili Liushang coughing up blood, hope returned to his heart. "Don't leave!" Baili Liushang has dominated the martial arts world for many years. If the Tang Clan can capture him, it will greatly enhance the reputation of the Tang Clan.

Baili Liushang glanced sideways and immediately guessed Tang Ming's thoughts, sneering, "Old man Tang, let me remind you, you were only concerned about the snake venom from my palm strike just now. What you should really be concerned about is the power of my palm strike, right? Expelling the snake venom is a minor matter, but being injured by my palm strike and losing a large portion of your internal energy is no small matter." He unusually showed kindness by reminding them, because he really didn't want to waste any more internal energy on this group. "You can continue to pursue me, and I am indeed seriously injured, but destroying most of your Tang Clan before I collapse is no problem either."

Tang Ming immediately stopped what he was doing and dared not let anyone else come forward.

Baili Liushang remained as arrogant as ever, a smirk playing on his lips. "You should think this through, Elder Tang."

Tan Huan helplessly supported him from the side, "Master, can't you at least look a little injured?"

Baili Liushang turned his head and instructed, "Luo Yi, you take Tang Weiyu to the bridge first. Tan Huan and I will follow behind. Be careful not to break the toy I gave to your junior sister." He lowered his eyes, concealing the sharp light deep in them. "Huan'er, help me walk slowly."

Luo Yi escorted Tang Weiyu at the front, Pei Jin walked in the middle, and Tan Huan and Baili Liushang brought up the rear. The group swaggered away from the Tang Clan. As they crossed the suspension bridge, Baili Liushang's gaze remained fixed on Tang Weiyu's every move. Tang Weiyu's actions were not obvious, but Baili Liushang saw them clearly. He smiled eerily, like a beast patiently waiting for its prey.

Luo Yi disliked the Tang family and naturally didn't bother to look at Tang Weiyu. Pei Jin was focused on Tan Huan and had no time to pay attention to Tang Weiyu. As for Tan Huan, she was only worried about her master's injuries and wouldn't even consider a seriously injured Tang Weiyu. Therefore, only Baili Liushang noticed Tang Weiyu's subtle actions.

When Tang Weiyu reached the center of the bridge, Baili Liushang also cooperated by leading Tan Huan closer to the center.

When the suspension bridge breaks, this is the hardest place to escape.

Baili Liushang waited silently, a smile playing on his lips. He closed his eyes; the time had come. The change happened in an instant; everyone felt their feet sink into the ground. Luo Yi turned sharply and saw corrosive liquid dripping from Tang Weiyu's body. This green liquid corroded rapidly, and the suspension bridge immediately collapsed. Luo Yi angrily raised his sword and slashed down; as his hand fell, Tang Weiyu's head plummeted into the abyss.

Although her head was severed, Tang Weiyu's maniacal laughter continued unabated. While she couldn't live as freely as Baili Liushang, her life hadn't been bad. She'd imagined many times how he would die, but never like this. Heh, not a complete loss. The eyes on Tang Weiyu's head slowly closed. "Yun Yao, are you satisfied now? You'll be happy that I'm dead, won't you…?"

Luo Yi was closest to the other side of the suspension bridge, so he used the broken section as leverage to climb the cliff using his light-footed skills. One side was broken, but the other remained; Tan Huan and the others could have climbed to the other side of the cliff. Although they were trapped in the Tang Sect's clutches, it was better than falling into the abyss. However, Baili Liushang's movements faltered for a moment, and they lost their chance. Tang Ming swiftly severed the other side of the suspension bridge. Looking up, they saw Tang Ming's murderous gaze sweeping over them.

Pei Jin is injured, and her master's injuries are probably even more serious. Only Tan Huan still has the ability to fight. If Tan Huan wants to go up alone, it's simple. But if she wants to rescue someone else, it will take some effort; if she wants to rescue both of them at the same time, that's simply impossible.

Time gave her no chance to hesitate. Baili Liushang stared at her intently, letting his body fall without struggling. Tan Huan gave him a deep look, gritting her teeth, "Bastard." She used all her strength, using her toes to gain momentum in the air, the flowing true energy almost visible to the naked eye. Tan Huan kicked Pei Jin up hard, then quickly flipped down and pounced on Baili Liushang.

“Pin Huan—” Pei Jin shouted, but unfortunately he couldn’t grasp anything.

What is a "bitter trick"? Baili Liushang, did he think I was scheming? Compared to you, I'm just showing off my limited skills.

The air around her face felt like it was tearing her skin, and her ears were ringing. Tan Huan frowned, clutching Baili Liushang's clothes tightly. Baili Liushang opened his eyes and looked at her, a smile on his face, his white robes fluttering. Then, he suddenly reached out and pulled Tan Huan into his arms. "My good disciple," he said softly, his whole body radiating heat, like a ball of flame. "Don't be afraid."

Suddenly, Tan Huan felt her descent slow down. Listening to Baili Liushang's deep voice, her body incredibly relaxed. When she landed, she only felt a soft cushion beneath her, and she felt as if she were no longer in the human world.

So soft, so warm. Tan Huan suddenly opened her eyes and looked down to see Baili Liushang unconscious with his eyes closed. "Master!"

Baili Liushang knew he wouldn't make it to Zhengyang Palace. Actually, surviving would be simple for him; he just needed to keep circulating his inner energy within his body. After all, he had plenty of internal energy, enough to sustain him for several more decades. However, he felt that would be wasteful and meaningless.

Zhengyang Palace needs a new master, and that new master will definitely not be him. As long as he is willing to transfer all his internal energy to Tanhuan, then after his death, the next master of Zhengyang Palace can still dominate the martial world, and no one will dare to provoke Zhengyang Palace or Tanhuan.

Yes, Baili Liushang intends for Tanhuan to succeed him as Palace Master, but before he passes the position to Tanhuan, he needs to understand Pei Jin's position in Tanhuan's heart. When he passes away and there is no one left to control Tanhuan, if she values Pei Jin highly, it will be very detrimental to Zhengyang Palace, and he will not rest in peace even in the afterlife.

That's why he finally gave it a try. Thinking of this, Baili Liushang slightly curled the corners of his mouth. Very good...

"Master! Master! Master!"

Baili Liushang opened his eyes and saw Tan Huan's anxious expression, and immediately laughed even more happily, "Stop calling me, you woke me up even when I was sleeping soundly."

Tan Huan breathed a sigh of relief, "I thought you were dead."

"Silly kid, don't be so blunt. I'm not moved at all by words like that," Baili Liushang said calmly. "Help me up, my bones are creaking."

Tan Huan reached out and touched him, discovering that many of his bones were broken. She grimaced and said, "Master, I don't know medicine, I don't know how to set bones." Only when she touched him did she realize how hot he was. Tan Huan channeled a little internal energy into him and immediately felt the almost uncontrollable true energy within Baili Liushang's body. Her expression worsened. "Master..."

"You won't die," Baili Liushang said irritably. "You sit still, I have something to say to you."

Tan Huan immediately sat up straight and looked directly at him. "Master, do you want to give your last words?"

Baili Liushang smiled enigmatically, "You can take this as your last words."

Tan Huan's expression stiffened. "I...I don't want to hear it." She reached out and placed her hand on Baili Liushang's pulse, continuously channeling her inner energy into him. "It's alright, Luo Yi will come to find us. He will definitely be able to heal Master."

Baili Liushang raised an eyebrow. His features looked cold and ruthless, but when he smiled at Tan Huan, even Jiang Xue could be melted. "If you don't listen now, you won't have another chance to listen later. You really don't want to listen?"

Tan Huan remained silent, her lips trembling. How long had it been since she felt like crying? She bit her lip to hold back; it would be too shameful to shed tears in front of her master.

Baili Liushang chuckled, grabbed her hand, intertwined their fingers, and pressed their palms together. Without a word, he transferred his inner energy into Tan Huan. The gushing, boiling inner energy, like fresh blood, surged straight in, stirring up countless ripples.

Tan Huan was shocked and reflexively tried to pull his hand back. "Master, no... you're beyond saving if you do this."

How could Baili Liushang let her pull her hand away? He pressed it closer and closer, his eyes gleaming. "Tanhuan, after I die, you will be the next head of Zhengyang Palace."

This scorching, liquid-like yet solid-like internal energy flowed continuously into her body. Tan Huan suddenly understood: with this internal energy, his master could sustain himself for a very long time, but he hadn't chosen that path. "Master," Tan Huan stared at him, "do you want to die?"

Baili Liushang laughed, "I'm just making the most of what I have." He leaned closer to Tan Huan's head and pressed his forehead against hers, "From now on, my power will be your power, and my power will exist within you. Every time you exert your power, you will feel my presence. Isn't that good?"

Tan Huan lowered her head, a tear sliding down her cheek, and she tried to suppress her sob, "It's too cheesy, no, I don't like it."

Baili Liushang chuckled, "You really dare to say that. Fine, say it while I can still listen, otherwise you won't have the chance later."

The Wu family has lost four lives, and not a single relative remains. Now, even this one in front of them is about to be lost.

Tan Huan suddenly looked up, tears still in the corners of her eyes, and stared at him fiercely, "I will hate you if you die."

Baili Liushang said, "Anyway, you didn't really like me anyway, so it's okay."

"Who said that?" Tan Huan exclaimed excitedly, "If I hated you, I would still fall down with you." After saying that, Tan Huan was stunned.

Baili Liushang was also taken aback for a moment, then smiled and said, "So, you like me?"

Greedy Huan said with hatred, "I'll hate you soon!" How could he die? How dare he die? And why did he have to die in front of her! He even wanted her to be indirectly responsible for his death! How could he be so cruel! She didn't want his inner strength!

“Love to the extreme becomes hate.” Baili Liushang sighed. “You even committed suicide for love, so I understand your feelings very well.”

Tan Huan wanted to slap him, but she couldn't bring herself to do it because of his injuries. She couldn't help but shout, "How could you do this? I finally thought I had a family! I finally accepted someone as awful as you! I finally thought I had someone to be with! And you dared to die!" She said bitterly as tears streamed down her face, "Baili Liushang, you're even more despicable than Tang Weiyu!"

Baili Liushang stopped laughing and reached out his other hand to wipe her tears, but Tan Huan turned her head away and coldly replied, "Don't touch me!"

Baili Liushang looked at her quietly, "Huan'er, are you afraid of being lonely?"

Tan Huan ignored him.

"You've only been lonely for a little over ten years, while I've already..." He suddenly stopped, giving a bitter smile. How could even he be so sentimental? "You don't want my power?"

"No!" came the firm reply.

"Sigh, didn't you say that back then?" Baili Liushang looked at her helplessly, "Didn't you say that you wanted to be the best in the world?"

Tan Huan froze, her eyes wide open, staring at him.

"You want to be the best in the world, so I'll give it to you. Isn't that good?" Baili Liushang said. "It's rare for me to give you something, so I should give you what you like the most, shouldn't I?"

The tears that Tan Huan had just stopped flowing again, "I don't want it anymore... okay?"

"No, you can't refuse what I gave you." As his inner energy gradually finished flowing in, Baili Liushang felt an emptiness within him, a blankness in his mind, and a blur before his eyes. He couldn't even clearly see Tan Huan's face. He simply closed his eyes, still clutching something soft in his hand. What was that? Oh, it must be Huan'er's hand. "Huan'er," he smiled, then suddenly remembered what had happened a few days ago, "I asked you..."

His voice was muffled, so Tan Huan put her ear close to his mouth and listened carefully.

"You asked me if I like you, didn't you?" Baili Liushang's voice grew softer and softer. "Let me tell you, actually..."

Tan Huan didn't hear him and quickly moved even closer, almost touching him, but alas, she couldn't even hear his breathing. Tears streamed down her face. She didn't dare to look up at Baili Liushang's face, trembling as she buried herself in his arms, "Baili Liushang, the person I hate the most in the world is you."

Baili Liushang had his eyes closed and a smile on his face, as if he were asleep.

Time flows by silently.