Sir Song, do you want to pledge yourself to me?

They were covered in sweat and their clothes were soaked, but there was an indescribable look of relaxation on their faces.

Ji Nuan took out a kettle out of thin air and handed it to Song Jinbai.

Song Jinbai took the kettle and drank a few big gulps of the sweet and clear water. His strength seemed to have recovered a little.

He looked at Ji Nuan and asked in a slightly hoarse voice, "Why don't you choose to kill me to silence me and prevent future trouble?"

Ji Nuan smiled before she spoke, a smile that was a bit wicked and unruly.

She took off her bloodstained coat and carefully wiped the blood stains that had accidentally stained the back of her hands in a relatively clean corner.

Her smile suddenly froze, turning into a cold one. She suddenly reached out and grabbed Song Jinbai's throat, slowly increasing her strength. Her eyes revealed an unquestionable determination. "Well, it's true. Only the dead can keep secrets forever..."

There was a suffocating tension and anxiety in the air.

Ji Nuan: I finally used this line!

Not only did Song Jinbai not show any intention of resistance, but he slowly closed his eyes.

It's not about accepting your fate.

But he was betting that Ji Nuan would not kill him.

If Ji Nuan really wanted to kill, that casual wave of the peach leaf just now would have been enough to be fatal.

"Puchi", Ji Nuan finally couldn't help laughing out loud.

"Now that you know my secret, aren't you afraid that I will really strangle you to death?" Her tone was both joking and tentative.

Song Jinbai made the right bet.

He opened his eyes and smiled with unparalleled grace, as if nothing in the world could compare to his calmness at the moment. "The facts prove that you still can't bear to strangle me to death after all."

Ji Nuan couldn't help but scold, "Song Jinbai, when did you become so shameless?"

Song Jinbai, however, didn't take it seriously, instead displaying his thick skin to the fullest. "Since you've said that, I'll just be thick-skinned to the end."

He looked at Ji Nuan seriously and said, "If you are really worried that I will reveal your secret, why not consider marrying me? Then you can watch over me every day and make sure I won't betray you in the slightest."

Ji Nuan rolled his eyes and feigned anger, clenching his fist. "How about I kill you right now? Wouldn't that be simpler?"

Song Jinbai gently held her fist and looked at her gently but firmly.

"I was serious."

His voice was low and magnetic, as if it could penetrate Ji Nuan's heart.

Ji Nuan felt a panic in her heart. She broke free from Song Jinbai's hand, her eyes flickering.

"The smell of blood is too strong here. We shouldn't stay here for long. Let's leave as soon as possible."

Song Jinbai also knew that it was not appropriate to press the issue any further. He had already achieved his goal, letting Ji Nuan feel his feelings, and that was enough.

So, he smiled and nodded, without saying anything more, just following Ji Nuan silently.

Ji Nuan no longer deliberately avoided Song Jinbai. She took a deep breath, calmed herself, and with a gentle wave of her hand, stored the axe and the giant python into the space. She also carefully collected the snake gallbladder and snake venom on the ground. These were precious medicinal materials that would be of great use to her.

As the sky grew darker, the woods were shrouded in a hazy mist. The light became dim and blurred, and even the objects that were close at hand appeared vague and difficult to distinguish.

A cheerful "wooooo" sound broke the silence, and the little white mink excitedly ran to Ji Nuan's feet, as if it had made some important discovery and was eager to share it with her.

Ji Nuan squatted down and asked, "Did you find Lan Yinhua?"

"Woo woo woo..." There are so many blue flowers and many other treasures!

Jixiang looked like he was asking for credit, as if he was waiting for Ji Nuan's praise.

Ji Nuan showed a happy smile on her face.

She stood up, dusted herself off, and said to the little white mink, "Take me there quickly! We have to hurry and find a place before it gets completely dark."

The little white mink lay on Ji Nuan's shoulder.

Ji Nuan raised a teasing expression, then turned to look at Song Jinbai with a raised eyebrow, "We've killed the Lord's messengers. Do you want to go with me to see the Lord again?"

She obviously didn't believe that there really was such a mysterious god in this world, and she thought that someone was playing tricks behind the scenes.

Song Jinbai responded with a smile: "Since you have invited me, I will definitely go with you."

Ji Nuan raised the corners of her mouth slightly, took out a high-intensity flashlight, pressed the switch lightly, and instantly illuminated the road under her feet.

Song Jinbai was very interested in the flashlight in Ji Nuan's hand and asked, "What is this?"

Ji Nuan handed him the flashlight and explained, "This is called a flashlight. It's used for lighting."

He pressed on, "Is this something from your world?"

Ji Nuan glanced at him, a complex emotion flashing through her heart.

She just showed some extraordinary means, and he had already realized that she was not from this world.

Song Jinbai stared at Ji Nuan, his eyes filled with both honesty and inquiry. He slowly said, "Even before today, I had already noticed that you were different. Especially your ability to hide the world within your sleeves, which made me even more convinced that you were not an ordinary person. So, I've been wondering, are you really the Peach Blossom Fairy?"

Ji Nuan smiled faintly. She hadn't expected Song Jinbai to suspect she was the Peach Blossom Fairy. Then, finding it somewhat amusing, she asked, "Why do you think I'm the Peach Blossom Fairy? Can't I be a demon or a ghost?"

Song Jinbai smiled gently, "Ghost? Can a ghost be as pretty as you? I prefer to believe that you are the Peach Blossom Fairy. You have an aura of harmony with nature, which is incomparable to demons and ghosts."

Ji Nuan stopped and turned to look at Song Jinbai seriously, "Have you never been afraid? After all, I have abilities that are different from ordinary people."

Song Jinbai smiled slightly, his eyes warm. He said slowly, "Whether you're the Peach Blossom Fairy or a ghost, aren't you always that sincere and kindhearted girl?"

"You saved me when I was in the most critical moment. When I discovered your secret, you were still reluctant to kill me." Song Jinbai's words gradually became a little humorous.

Ji Nuan felt a little touched in her heart, but pretended to be fierce and threatened: "If you reveal my secret, I will kill you!"

Although it was clearly a threat, Song Jinbai actually sounded more like a coquettish act.

He chuckled and assured, "Don't worry, I'll keep it a secret for you and will do my best to cover it up for you."

He paused, his tone filled with concern and worry. "Having such an ability is both a blessing and a burden for you. People's hearts are unpredictable. Never let others know your secrets."

"Yeah." Ji Nuan nodded in the dark.