I Rely on the Collapse of the Character Setting to Survive in the Hands of the Male Lead Chapter 82

Chapter 82

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Perhaps the resentment from Lin Qingyang up in the tree was too strong. Chu Lishu coughed and asked, “New customer or returning customer?”

The assassin immediately realized that this person knew quite a lot.

There was indeed a difference between new and returning customers in some aspects.

“I think it’s their first time placing an order.”

“From the capital or from out of town?”

“Brother! I’ve said everything I know. I really don’t know anything else. Spare me. If I fail this mission, I’ll be hunted down by the Blood Abyss Pavilion. Give me a chance to escape, don’t dirty your hands.”

It seemed that these two were indeed new members of the Blood Abyss Pavilion, thinking they could survive and escape even after a mission failure. It was simply wishful thinking.

However, even Lin Qingyang didn’t believe his words, let alone Chu Lishu. If they let him go, someone with his martial arts skills could almost instantly counter Chu Lishu.

Chu Lishu’s eyes flashed, realizing this person was of no use anymore and was about to finish him off.

Suddenly, a safety warning for the male lead echoed in Lin Qingyang’s mind.

Lin Qingyang was startled, not knowing the situation but could only shout, “Lishu! Be careful!”

Chu Lishu didn’t feel any threat, but Lin Qingyang’s shout distracted his attention. The person he had under control took advantage of the situation to counterattack, pushing Chu Lishu away.

Just as Lin Qingyang thought he might have caused trouble, a silent sleeve arrow appeared in the spot where Chu Lishu had just been. Because he dodged, the one hit by the arrow turned out to be the assassin preparing to counterattack.

The small sleeve arrow carried tremendous force and sent the assassin pierced through the shoulder flying.

When Chu Lishu looked at the distressed figure on the ground, his face changed abruptly, and he immediately looked up at Lin Qingyang.

Lin Qingyang knew he had been exposed, and the system in his mind had already started to warn him. So, he jumped down from the tree a step ahead, and at this moment, a sleeve arrow was stuck in the tree.

Now Lin Qingyang couldn’t be sure who the approaching person was. All he could do was prioritize saving his life.

Chu Lishu had the same thought. He couldn’t be sure who had attacked, and he couldn’t use a good method to narrow down the possibilities. He could say some things to prove his identity as a member of the Shadow Wolves and confirm if the other person was one of them. However, if the attacker wasn’t, he risked exposure. So, for now, he could only grab Lin Qingyang and run madly outside. If the person hidden in the darkness chased them, he would have a chance to discern their identity.

The range of the sleeve arrow was limited. Once they ran beyond that range, it would be impossible for the people in the woods to use the sleeve arrow to attack them.

According to Chu Lishu’s experience, evading such sleeve arrows required irregular and unpredictable movements. Even if hit, as long as it wasn’t a vital area, it was manageable.

With Lin Qingyang’s control over the frequency of the alerts in his mind, they coincidentally managed to avoid the sleeve arrows each time.

“What’s going on? What happened to your accuracy?!” Li Yi reprimanded.

“If you have the ability, you do it. They’re running without any pattern, just saying their luck is good.” Li Shi angrily went to retrieve the sleeve arrow, arriving right beside the two assassins.

One was escaping in a sorry state with a shoulder injury, and the other was already dead, pierced through the heart.

Li Shi directly pulled out the arrow from the shoulder of the injured assassin.

The assassin, looking at the two of them, was suppressed by the powerful aura and dared not move. It felt like the first time he encountered top-level assassins in the pavilion. The assassin knew that these two were definitely formidable experts.

“Big brother, spare me…” The injured assassin pleaded miserably while clutching his wound.

Li Shi was about to use a sleeve arrow to seal the throat when Li Yi stopped him, saying, “This is in the woods; take them out.” He then looked at the body on the side with an unpleasant expression. “Daring to leave a corpse near the imperial tomb really puts a damper on one’s mood. Hurry up and kill those two, dispel the bad luck for our master.”

Anyway, facing someone destined to die, there was nothing left for them to hide.

Li Shi directly lifted one person and dragged him outside, while Li Yiyi leaped out with agile lightness.

Before Chu Lishu and Lin Qingyang could run towards the distant exit, they were suddenly blocked by a black-clothed figure descending in front of them, wearing a mask.

The ghostly figure made it clear that the person before them was undoubtedly a master.

So, the two could only step back, but there was still another masked person dragging someone behind them.

Caught between two forces, they had no choice but to retreat towards Moonlight Lake. Even in winter, Moonlight Lake didn’t freeze, leaving only the cold lake water.

It was rumored that during midnight in winter, the lake’s surface would reflect the moon in the sky like a mirror, the image clear and transparent, as if a giant moon was hidden beneath the water.

Moreover, it was said that those who drank from this lake would receive the blessings of Moonlight Lake. However, what kind of blessings varied in rumors.

But now, in front of Moonlight Lake, it was not a scene of people awaiting blessings but the beginning of a hunt.

Lin Qingyang had wanted to confirm whether they were the Shadow Wolves, but the opponents were true experts who didn’t wait for them to speak. They attacked with a sharp and fierce aura.

The alarms in Lin Qingyang’s mind had become a cacophony. These two were genuinely intent on killing them.

Under Chu Lishu’s skillful techniques, they could only dodge awkwardly, without even a chance to speak. Chu Lishu also couldn’t discern their martial arts style, unsure if they were experts who concealed their skills or genuinely unknown to him.

“Boss, are you struggling? If you can’t handle these two little brats, let me help you!” A cheerful voice, as if going through a voice change, echoed.

Chu Lishu’s movements instantly stiffened. The tone of the speaker sounded a lot like Lu Shi. But in the moment of distraction, his arm was immediately slashed. With the addition of the cheerful teenager, another wave of murderous intent swept in.

At this critical moment, the original assassin, now freed, pulled out his life-saving talisman to escape, creating a dispersing mist.

It was a smoke-like substance, similar to a smoke bomb, thrown directly into the middle of the four.

Suddenly, white smoke spread, obscuring everyone’s vision.

Lu Shi and Lu Yi had a tacit understanding. Even with the smoke blocking their view, they instantly divided their roles. Lu Yi went out to hunt down the escapee, while Lu Shi, relying on the sound of breathing, directly thrust his sword toward the location where the person was.

If he could see, Chu Lishu would certainly evade, but with limited visibility and his diminished hearing, he truly had no idea that a sharp sword was thrusting toward his chest from the nearby white fog.

However, someone did know, as the voices in his mind were exploding.

In just a few moments, the situation had changed drastically. Chu Lishu was well aware of the imminent danger but couldn’t afford to reveal himself. He shouted, “Imperial Tomb door sealing stone signal!”

But it was too late; the sword was already at his doorstep.

Suddenly, Chu Lishu heard Lin Qingyang’s voice, almost in a panicked tone, saying, “Be careful.”

Then, he felt someone embrace him, overwhelming him.

In the moment of falling backward, Chu Lishu heard the sound of the sword piercing and pulling out as if it were tearing at his nerves. Unconsciously, something hot dripped onto his embracing arm.

With a splash, the two fell into Moonlight Lake, creating a spray of water.

On the shore, Lu Shi stiffened for a moment. Suddenly, he felt something wasn’t quite right. “Boss, just now, did you hear that?”

“Pull them out and see who it is!” Li Yi was also getting anxious. The signal from the sealing stone should be known only to one person.

The two splashed into the water. Fortunately, the lake was clear, and under the moonlight, they could see clearly. They quickly spotted two figures floating upwards, one embracing the other.

They quickly followed up to the surface.

Once they surfaced, the attention of the person was entirely focused on the injured one, who had already fallen into unconsciousness.

Carrying the injured person to the shore, they completely ignored the two who had just tried to take their lives. By now, the smoke on the shore had dissipated, leaving only the two bodies not far away.

Once ashore, they could see clearly that the injured person’s waist and abdomen were continuously bleeding.

Lu Yi and Lu Shi also reached the shore.

“You…” Lu Yi approached with caution and nervousness, feeling relieved that Lu Shi’s sword had not hit this person just now, or else…

“Quick, get the hemostatic medicine!” Suddenly, the person who was still conscious shouted without looking back, but their hands were covering the unconscious person’s wound.

“What? Who are you…” Lu Yi was about to clarify, but suddenly, a pair of fierce eyes turned towards him. The gaze seemed to carry an immense weight, pressing down on Lu Yi all at once.

Familiar yet unfamiliar pressure made  Lu Yi almost feel weak enough to kneel.

“Lu Yi! Hemostatic medicine!”

“Master!” Lu Yi was startled, realizing that there were few people who knew their names and understood the secret code. Despite the different appearance, tone, and attitude, relying on loyalty instinct, Lu Yi confirmed the identity of the person before him – it was their master.

Although still shocked, the instinct deeply ingrained in Lu Yi made him follow the command and quickly took out the hemostatic medicine, handing it over.

As Lu Shi arrived behind them, his face had turned pale, and his legs were trembling.

Chu Lishu paid no attention to their reactions. His eyes were bloodshot, completely focused, only wanting to stop the blood from continuously seeping out.

Lin Qingyang’s face was pale. Even after applying the hemostatic medicine, there was no response, as if he couldn’t even hear the pain, appearing quiet and almost lifeless.

At the thought of this possibility, Chu Lishu began to feel an uncontrollable fear. His thoughts were in chaos, his intelligence failing him. He dared not check the pulse, and his heart felt like it was being violently squeezed, making it painful to breathe.

Suddenly, something in his mind reached its limit and snapped.

A strong surge of killing intent erupted uncontrollably, completely unrestrained.

Lu Yi and Lu Shi, who were kneeling behind, had long bowed down, feeling the murderous intent from their master. They trembled all over. Facing their master’s sword, and having harmed the person their master sought to protect, they deserved a thousand deaths.

It should be noted that apart from the incident where their master and companions were in danger, they had never shed tears throughout their lives. In this moment, Lu Yi’s eyes turned red, while Lu Shi completely lost control of his tears. If that sword had struck their master, how could he face their deceased brothers with any dignity!

If it weren’t for the fact that the death warriors had no right to decide their own life or death, they would have long taken their own lives to atone. Now, as long as their master gave the order, they would accept death willingly!

When Chu Lishu looked over, the blood-red eyes truly frightened them. The madness hidden within was something they had never seen in their master’s eyes. It seemed not like the gaze of a normal person but more like the eyes of a madman they had encountered before. They realized that their master’s abnormal state was a sign of being consumed by inner demons.

The body, which had shown no response to any internal force just moments ago, now seemed to exhibit a different state.

It was as if something suppressed had broken through barriers due to stimulation.

Blood almost overflowed from the corner of Chu Lishu’s mouth.

Lu Yi quickly used his wits and spoke, “Master, forgive us!” With that, he slapped Chu Lishu’s back, injecting a large amount of internal force to help regulate his breath.

At this moment, Lu Yi also noticed the disorder and abnormality in Chu Lishu’s body. What had their master been through?

Lu Yi felt heartache, but he knew he had to quickly calm their master down. “Master, this person… there might still be a chance to save him from the sword wound in the abdomen. He can’t wake up; perhaps he drowned?”

With the input of internal force, Chu Lishu seemed to see a direction through the mist. His vision cleared, the ringing in his ears ceased, and a moment of clarity flashed through his mind. Upon hearing Lu Yi’s words, he finally realized that when Lin Qingyang fell into the water after being stabbed, he fell into a state of unconsciousness. Naturally, he couldn’t hold his breath, so he should have swallowed several mouthfuls of water.

Seeing their master reacting, Lu Shi immediately wanted to make amends, “Master, let me…”

However, before he could finish speaking, Chu Lishu seemed as if he hadn’t heard Lu Shi’s words. He lowered his head, cradled Lin Qingyang, and covered his lips, starting to administer artificial respiration.

While administering artificial respiration, he also used his hands to press on the heart, taking charge of the entire rescue process by himself.

Lu Yi and Lu Shi were both dumbfounded.

Who is this person? How can the master value him so much?

The master, with an illustrious status and an invaluable body, administering such personal and intimate rescue methods—there was hardly anyone worthy of such treatment, even for saving a life.

For a moment, both Lu Yi and Lu Shi were on the verge of suspecting if the person before them was none other than their Crown Prince Yuan Ran.

Soon, they heard the sound of Lin Qingyang coughing up water.

“Lin Qingyang! Lin Qingyang! Wake up…” Chu Lishu anxiously called out.

However, Lin Qingyang showed no response, falling into unconsciousness after coughing.

“Lin Qingyang!” Chu Lishu tightly held his hand, growing increasingly frantic.

“Master?” Lu Yi cautiously spoke up.

Chu Lishu’s pupils contracted for a moment. Immediately, he lifted Lin Qingyang onto his back. His arm trembled due to nervousness, and there was a bleeding wound on it. However, he completely ignored it.

“Lu Yi, go find the carriage. Wait for me below the mountain. Lu Shi, handle the scene without leaving any traces.”

In this moment, Lu Yi and Lu Shi were sure that the person in front of them was their master. Regardless of the situation, their master would immediately calm down and make the best arrangements. This was indeed Crown Prince Yuan Ran.

“Master, you are still injured. It’s better to wait for me to handle it and then take care of this gentleman…” Lu Shi quickly tried to consider for his master.

“Go!” Chu Lishu only said one word, and that was an absolute command.

Lu Yi and Lu Shi immediately followed the order.

Although Lu Yi acted quickly, trying to find the nearest carriage, even if it meant stealing, it still took time. This time was enough for him to take Lin Qingyang down the mountain. There was no need to involve others; their master was safer being taken care of by them. Feeling the heartbeat transmitted from the back, he could calm down.

Chu Lishu held his breath and carried Lin Qingyang down the mountain. Even though his weakened body could barely support his legs, he persisted on sheer willpower.

It wasn’t until they reached the foot of the mountain that he saw Lu Yi frantically driving a carriage from a distance.

He also heard the voice of Lu Shi from behind.

Chu Lishu gently placed Lin Qingyang down, and indeed, he saw the wound reopening. Despite his careful handling, it wasn’t enough. He quickly applied more hemostatic medicine.

After putting Lin Qingyang on the carriage, Chu Lishu held him throughout the journey, preventing the wound from reopening.

The carriage rushed all the way and finally arrived at the nearest medical hall. Chu Lishu practically knocked down the door.

The physician, visibly frustrated, confronted two individuals with pale faces. “Who are you…”

Before he could finish his question, the handsome young man leading the way suddenly spewed out a mouthful of blood.

Chu Lishu’s outbreak of inner force had caused internal injuries to his body, pushing him to the limit.

“Save… him! He can’t die!” Chu Lishu spat out blood, collapsing on the spot right after uttering those words.

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System: 【 Main Mission 1, Mission 4: Help the male lead regain the Shadow Wolves’ influence is completed. Character level upgraded to ‘Low-Level Toolman,’ reward points 60, total 63 points, plot progress: 15%.]

Lin Qingyang felt very tired, the kind of exhaustion as if his body had been drained. However, his consciousness gradually cleared, and memories in his mind started to resurface. It seemed that in the heat of the moment, unable to distinguish the source of the threat, he instinctively rushed forward to shield the male lead. Reflecting on it now, he wasn’t sure why he had acted impulsively, especially when there was a warning in his mind… Oh well, the fact proved that his choice was correct. It seemed like the guidance of the God of Fate helped him through a crisis! Listening to the delightful announcement in his mind, how wonderful.

Hehe, it’s done.

Hehe, more than sixty points! He never had such a surplus before. Suddenly, he experienced the joy of becoming rich overnight. With this, even if he fails future missions or stays away from the male lead for sixty days, it’s all good.

Plot progress has increased so much, not bad, not bad. Not in vain for my hard work.

I’m relieved, I finally managed to scrape through; life is truly beautiful.

Huh? Wait a minute, I seem to see a strange term.

Toolman?

Shouldn’t it be a supporting male character? Even if it’s Male No. N, that’s fine.

What on earth is a ‘Toolman’? No… There’s even a classification for ‘Toolman’?! And it’s considered low-level?!

System: 【 Toolman Definition: Live for the male lead, die for the male lead, provide equipment and women for the male lead, overcome challenges and crises for the male lead with blood and tears, satisfy all desires and ambitions of the male lead, can be used as a tool by the male lead, but does not have significant screen time, will not be remembered, silently and unobtrusively, without seeking anything in return.】

Freaking tool person!

This is a freaking dog!

I’ve done so much work, and I still have to be so humble?

There must be a problem with your rating. No matter what, I should be a supporting role.

System:【 Supporting role is based on standing with the male lead, with the premise of being on the same front as the male lead.】

Lin Qingyang: Am I not????

Lin Qingyang: …

Sob, sob, sob, I’m not! Although I’ve been helping the male lead, from the male lead’s perspective, Chu Lishu hasn’t fully trusted him yet. No disclosure of identity, no planning together, just a complete outsider. No wonder I don’t even qualify as a supporting character.

Male lead, I hate you!

Oh no, listening to the introduction of the toolman, I always feel like my luck will be even worse. No, cannon fodder has bad luck, that kind of inexplicable loss of face and life. The toolman might be the kind who works hard until death but still has bad luck. Now that I think about it… seems even more miserable than cannon fodder!

Oh! No!!!!

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