Chapter 1389: Chapter 1389

At the critical moment of the peaches crisis, Zhou Ruoran was extremely anxious. Obviously, her current state was no match for Zhou Xiaochun, but she absolutely couldn't just watch Taozi die for her sake, and deep down she knew even if Taozi died for her, the other party wouldn't spare her.

At this critical moment, Zhou Ruoran suddenly remembered that she had an explosive rune, given to her by her master. It was said to be very effective against cultivators below the distraction stage, but Zhou Ruoran had never used it before. Just now, in her panic, she threw the explosive rune towards the opponent.

Zhou Ruoran did not expect the explosive rune to be so powerful. It immediately repelled Zhou Xiaochun, and even caused her significant injuries. Zhou Ruoran seized the gap in the opponent's defenses to escape with Taozi to this place.

At this point, Zhou Xiaochun was utterly shocked. She had not expected her opponent to have such means; it was simply unbelievable! At that time, Zhou Xiaochun had blatantly attacked her opponent without any defense, so the single explosive rune caused her considerable injury.

Zhou Xiaochun felt even more furious because the opponent managed to escape directly. It was beyond infuriating to her that someone slipped away right under her nose, a complete disgrace.

Nearby, two female disciples witnessed this scene and were greatly astonished, hardly expecting the opposite party to have such means, which was truly shocking. It was important to know that their senior sister had the strength of the peak Nascent Soul mid stage, yet their opponent still had ways to injure her.

This was a bit too incredible!

For a moment, the two female disciples couldn't even believe their eyes; the opponent couldn't be overcome by even their senior sister. It was unbelievably defying logic, considering the opponent was merely in the early Nascent Soul stage and was already seriously injured before. Apparently, these disciples didn't have high cultivation levels and were unaware that Zhou Ruoran used a rune, only curious about what means Zhou Ruoran had employed.

Moreover, the fact that their opponent managed to escape was startling since escaping from their senior sister's grasp was simply inconceivable!

At this time, the two female disciples glanced with some fear at Zhou Xiaochun's expression, which was unsightly, clearly showing she was injured just now.

"What are you staring at! Go after them quickly!"

Zhou Xiaochun's eyebrows furrowed deeply; this outcome was completely unexpected. Her opponent slipped away right under her eyes, which was absolutely unacceptable; otherwise, she wouldn't be fit to be the senior sister. It would be too humiliating if word got out.

Upon hearing Zhou Xiaochun's command, the two female disciples felt apprehensive. Clearly, senior sister's temper was not good, so they immediately chased in the direction Zhou Ruoran and Ding Fan had fled. They knew Zhou Ruoran and her companion couldn't escape, as the area was already sealed off by senior sister's orders.

It was evident that when Zhou Ruoran and her companion reached the exit, someone would stop them.

But as they were thinking this, they suddenly remembered what Taozi mentioned earlier, something about a secret exit. The two female disciples became nervous, realizing they might be unable to return with an explanation if they couldn't find Zhou Ruoran.

Though they knew Zhou Ruoran's escape was due to senior sister's mishandling, they understood her well enough to know she'd throw them under the bus in these critical moments. Now, they grew even more anxious.

Immediately, they frantically chased after them.

At this time, Taozi, after hearing Zhou Ruoran recount the recent events, couldn't help but feel very excited, clearly relieved that she wasn't dead. It was wonderful.

Taozi had a brief moment of celebration for surviving and then led Ding Fan toward the direction of the fake mountain. Although she didn't know if the secret passage really existed, it was their only option. She soon heard pursuers behind them.

Zhou Ruoran and Ding Fan dashed swiftly through the forest, knowing this was their only chance. The explosive rune had been used, and if they got caught again, they wouldn't be as lucky.

Shortly, they saw the fake mountain ahead. Even though neither knew if a secret passage existed, they had no choice. But just as they were about to rush toward it, a figure suddenly appeared before Zhou Ruoran and Taozi.

It was none other than Hao Chun. Hao Chun grinned with a ghostly pride at Zhou Ruoran, growing more conceited the longer he looked. He had just received word that the Jade Maiden Sect's master agreed to betroth Zhou Ruoran to him today, an absolutely wonderful news for him.

Ever since Hao Chun laid eyes on Zhou Ruoran, he was deeply captivated by Zhou Ruoran's unrivaled beauty. Though he had toyed with countless women, he had never seen a beauty so extraordinary; it was almost a new height of beauty, making it impossible for one to focus on anything else after just one glance!

From the moment he saw Zhou Ruoran, Hao Chun was deeply attracted to her, and he vowed that he would definitely make her his. Today, when Zhou Xiaochun told him that the Jade Maiden Sect's leader had agreed to betroth Zhou Ruoran to him, Hao Chun couldn't contain his excitement.

Hao Chun immediately had everything prepared for the bridal procession, then headed off to the Jade Maiden Sect with a group of people on horseback.

When Hao Chun arrived, he found Zhou Xiaochun angrily searching for Zhou Ruoran. Hao Chun then sped after her with a few disciples, and this was when he appeared before Zhou Ruoran. To Hao Chun, it was absolutely impossible to let Zhou Ruoran go. To have never played with such a beauty would be akin to wasting a lifetime!

"Where is Junior Sister Zhou off to?"

At this moment, Hao Chun's eyes were filled with a lecherous smile, and he spoke with a suggestive tone.

Taozi and Zhou Ruoran were stunned upon seeing them appear, clearly not expecting Hao Chun to chase after them at this time.

As Zhou Ruoran hesitated, Zhou Xiaochun arrived with a few disciples. Obviously, the disciples by Zhou Xiaochun's side were no ordinary individuals; their cultivation level was at the Nascent Soul Mid Stage, some possibly even more powerful than Zhou Xiaochun.

Although they were all at the Nascent Soul Mid Stage, the solidity of their True Qi varied, and cultivation, even at the same stage, had its differences. Zhou Xiaochun had gathered enough people, and as they arrived, her mid-stage disciples surrounded Zhou Ruoran and Taozi completely.

Clearly, Zhou Ruoran and Taozi would find it impossible to escape!

"You were quite good at running, weren't you? Why don't you try running now?"

Zhou Xiaochun looked at Zhou Ruoran with a smug expression and spoke disdainfully. She bore deep hatred toward Zhou Ruoran, wishing she could kill her directly if it weren't for Hao Chun's arrival to deal with her later. The source of this content ɪs 𝙣𝙤𝙫𝙚𝙡⁂𝔣𝔦𝔯𝔢⁂𝘯𝘦𝘵

However, Zhou Xiaochun felt it was good that Hao Chun was here to torment this wretch, making her life worse than death, and then it wouldn't be too late to kill her!

Zhou Ruoran and Taozi instinctively clasped their hands together, knowing that escape was impossible. Despite being less than two hundred meters from a fake hill, they were unable to move an inch!

Moreover, Zhou Ruoran was out of runes and other resources. She faced impending doom, her eyes resolute as she looked at them, knowing that if they tried to take her away forcefully, she would rather kill herself with a sword than let them sully her chastity!

"Sorry, Taozi, I've brought trouble to you."

Zhou Ruoran held Taozi's hand tightly and spoke with a face full of remorse.

"What are you saying sorry for? We are good sisters; even if we die together, we will still be good sisters in the next life!"

Taozi spoke resolutely, despite her usual whimsical and sometimes weak demeanor. There was no weakness now, merely a firm expression and upright spirit. Taozi knew showing weakness would gain no mercy.

Even if she died for Zhou Ruoran, it felt worth it, considering Zhou Ruoran was her good sister, making her time in the Cultivation World worthwhile. Taozi felt certain those who did such things would meet a bad end!

Facing the threat, Taozi squeezed Zhou Ruoran's hand with one hand and gripped her sword with the other, resolute as she spoke:

"Ranran, even if we die, we're taking some down with us. Strike at their vital points without hesitation; we must perish together!"

Taozi's voice carried, not only to Zhou Ruoran but clearly heard by Hao Chun and Zhou Xiaochun, along with their subordinates. A chill crept into their hearts, though they were outnumbered, knowing a desperate rabbit could still bite.

Thinking of her determination to perish with them, Zhou Xiaochun's group instinctively retreated a bit, worried they might be dragged down by a reckless move.

"Why would Junior Sister Zhou say such things? We wouldn't let her die! I haven't even properly cherished Junior Sister Zhou yet."

Hao Chun said while releasing waves of True Qi, intending to act first and control her. He could not let such a beauty die before he enjoyed her; that would be such a waste!