Second Week, I’m Really Not A Villain

Chapter 9: This protagonist is so foolish!

"Bang bang bang bang!"

In the pouring rain, the crisp sound of metal colliding was incessant.

Liu Chengyin flew out of the temple and launched a fierce attack on the Midnight Butcher. The two of them were like two streaks of lightning, one white and one black, entangled in a fierce battle. Every clash would create a series of sparks, evaporating the falling rain into white mist. Their speed was so fast that even Xiao Yan couldn't see clearly, let alone Qin Luo, who had no cultivation. The more he watched, the more dazzled he became.

"What is the origin of this Midnight Butcher?"

Qin Luo was extremely puzzled. Liu Chengyin had protected him in the game before, so he knew Liu Chengyin's strength very well. Although Liu Chengyin was not a match for Qin Qingyue and had been beaten several times, that was because Qin Qingyue was too overpowered. Liu Chengyin, as the Sunset Cloud Valley Saintess, was the most apex-level genius among the younger generation. It was impossible for an ordinary person to be her match.

If the Midnight Butcher had a well-known reputation in the Heavenly Origin Continent and could fight on par with Liu Chengyin, Qin Luo could still understand. But there was no such character as the Midnight Butcher in the game.

A nameless supporting character who could fight on equal footing with the female lead was simply outrageous!

"When I was captured by Liu Chengyin, at least my life was not in danger. But if I fell into the hands of the Midnight Butcher, my safety would no longer be guaranteed. Who knows what he wants to do with me?"

Qin Luo started to consider escaping. He glanced at Xiao Yan in front of him, who was watching the battle with a terrified expression, completely unaware of Qin Luo's intentions. It was the perfect opportunity to escape.

Crawling on the ground, Qin Luo struggled to move a few times and picked up a piece of rubble that had just fallen from the temple roof. He carefully used the sharp edge of the rubble to cut the cloth binding his hands.

"Hurry up..."

The edge of the rubble was not sharp enough. After cutting for a while, Qin Luo's wrists were scraped, but he still hadn't cut the cloth. He couldn't help but feel anxious.

"I swear, when I return to Fengtian City this time, I will definitely learn a few moves from Qin Qingyue. Without cultivation, I'm simply useless!"

Qin Luo secretly made up his mind to cultivate. Without cultivation, he wouldn't be able to protect himself, especially with Qin Wude being so unreliable as a father.

After a while, the cloth binding his wrists was finally cut. Qin Luo regained his ability to move and first took the cloth ball out of his mouth, then untied the cloth binding his ankles. At this moment--

"Boom!"

There was a sudden and intense explosion outside the temple.

Qin Luo looked up and saw the Midnight Butcher flying in a parabolic trajectory amidst the rain, crashing into a brick wall and causing dust to fill the air.

"Liu Chengyin won?"

Qin Luo was taken aback, then quickly stuffed the cloth ball back into his mouth, grabbed the cloth binding and pretended to still be tightly bound.

"Indeed, Saintess Liu is worthy. Cough cough! A head-on collision, I might not be her match."

The Midnight Butcher coughed up two mouthfuls of blood, staggered to his feet from the ruins, with a wretched and ferocious smile on his face.

Qin Luo could see at a glance that there was a deep sword wound on his chest, and blood was gushing out, quickly staining his upper body red. On the other hand, Liu Chengyin's white clothes remained unscathed.

"However, it's a pity that in a life-or-death battle, I only need to win half a move."

As he spoke, the Midnight Butcher swallowed a pill, and the wound on his chest quickly stopped bleeding. An evil smile appeared on his lips.

"The silver needle that pierced your left shoulder was coated with a potent poison. Only I know the antidote. Saintess Liu, don't be fooled by your temporary well-being. Within an hour, your consciousness will scatter and you will die a violent death."

"What!"

Xiao Yan was shocked when he heard this. "Is Senior Sister poisoned?"

Liu Chengyin's face changed slightly, and she slapped her shoulder, forcing the poisoned needle out of her body.

"Useless."

Midnight Butcher Yin said with a grim tone, "The poison has already entered your bloodstream. Unless you take my antidote, no one can save you."

"I won't confront you head-on for now. Find a place to heal your injuries. After an hour, when the poison takes effect and you die, I will come and collect your head."

Leaving behind these words, Midnight Butcher Yin transformed into a streak of light and swiftly dashed towards the horizon.

Liu Chengyin hesitated for a moment, turned back to look at Xiao Yan and Qin Luo, and also soared into the sky to chase after Midnight Butcher Yin.

"Sister!"

As Liu Chengyin left, Xiao Yan became anxious. He stood there, at a loss for what to do. He couldn't decide whether to chase after them or not. Qin Luo looked at him with concern and couldn't help but spit out a mouthful of frustration, shouting, "Hurry up and go after them! Help your sister!"

His mind was racing. Only when Xiao Yan also left would he have a chance to escape.

"I..."

Xiao Yan hesitated, remembering the moment when Midnight Butcher Yin had pointed at his heart, bringing him closest to death.

That was the closest he had come to death. In front of Midnight Butcher Yin, he couldn't even withstand a single move.

"Sister has profound cultivation. She will definitely be able to kill that bastard and snatch back the antidote..."

Xiao Yan muttered to himself, trying to console himself.

"What are you mumbling about?" Qin Luo urged him, "Didn't you hear that your sister has been poisoned? If you don't go help her, what kind of protagonist are you—no, what kind of junior brother are you!"

Qin Luo was extremely anxious, not knowing that Xiao Yan was simply afraid of death and thought he wanted to stay behind to take care of him.

If Xiao Yan was still the character controlled by him in the game, no matter the reason, Qin Luo would unhesitatingly choose to support Liu Chengyin.

How well had Liu Chengyin treated him in the game? They had been inseparable, sticking together through life and death. Such a treasure of a senior sister should be cherished. Xiao Yan's mind must be messed up.

"Your sister is fighting for her life, and you're staying behind in this broken temple to take care of me, a small villain. Am I that important?"

Qin Luo was frustrated and, in his desperation, almost begged Xiao Yan not to pay attention to him and quickly go after his precious senior sister.

"Shut up."

Xiao Yan was reminded and belatedly came to his senses. He reassured himself, "Yes, this must be a trap set by Midnight Butcher Yin... He deliberately sent my sister away to allow his accomplices to capture you. I can't fall into his trap. I must stay behind and keep an eye on you!"

Qin Luo: "..."

This protagonist is an idiot!

Even if he helps Liu Chengyin snatch the antidote, so what if he lets me escape?

If I run away, I can still find another opportunity to kidnap him. But if his sister dies from the poison, then it's truly over!

"I can't believe it. With your mindset, Hua Ruoxian only had to make you drink fake alcohol to take you as his disciple," Qin Luo sneered.

Xiao Yan was already feeling guilty because of his fear of death. Qin Luo's provocation made him even more angry and embarrassed. "Say one more word, and I'll kill you right away!"

"Come on, as soon as you kill me, my father will come flying over for revenge."

Xiao Yan was momentarily stunned, but Qin Luo's words scared him. His face turned pale and then purple. After a while, he angrily said, "Don't be arrogant. It's all your fault that my sister is in danger. If anything happens to her, I will make sure you accompany her in death!"

Xiao Yan believed that he had come up with a way to break the fate cards. Since Qin Wude could sense the person who killed Qin Luo, he would arrange a different kind of death for Qin Luo, such as being bitten to death by a wild beast or starving to death in captivity.

In short, as long as Qin Luo was in his hands, he had ways to kill him.

(End of this chapter)