I swept the Phoenix with the Onmyoji Shikigami

Chapter 152 I, Shen Li, have a clear distinction between gratitude and resentment

Finally, he came to a huge stone gate.

The stone gate is carved with complex patterns, exuding an ancient and mysterious atmosphere.

Xinghan knew that this was the last checkpoint leading to Shen Li's location.

He took a deep breath and gathered the spiritual power in his body.

He slapped the stone door hard, and suddenly, a powerful impact force came out from the stone door, causing him to take a few steps back.

The little fur ball was also trembling with fear, and tried to persuade him, "Brother Xinghan, you are really awesome, and you are using too much force. It's so funny."

Xinghan looked at the stone door that showed no reaction and could only shake his head in disappointment, saying unhappily, "Tsk, it's too far away to open the door."

Xinghan did not give up. He gathered his strength again and prepared to launch a second attack.

This time, he controlled his strength more carefully to ensure that the stone door could be opened.

Finally, with Xinghan's persistence, the stone door slowly opened, revealing a passage leading to the depths.

Xinghan didn't hesitate and immediately walked into the passage.

The passage was pitch black, with only a faint light coming from the weapon in Xinghan's hand.

He moved forward cautiously, always ready to deal with possible dangers.

Finally, as the stone door opened with a bang, a beam of light penetrated the darkness and illuminated the huge and mysterious basement ahead.

Xinghan's heartbeat couldn't help but speed up. He clenched his fists and carefully stepped into the huge basement with the little fur ball Jinqiu.

The little fur ball Jinqiu followed Xinghan closely, with curiosity and nervousness also flashing in his eyes.

The air in the basement was heavy and humid, and the low roars and wails of the strange beasts echoed all around. They were either huddled in the corners or struggling with their chains, revealing an atmosphere of repression and despair.

However, among these many figures, Xinghan's gaze instantly locked on the figure he had been thinking about - Shen Li.

Shen Li has now transformed into a colorful spirit chicken. Her body is covered with gorgeous colorful feathers, each of which shines with a soft and mysterious luster.

However, this beauty was imprisoned in an extremely sturdy cage forged from black iron. Faint spiritual fluctuations flowed on the surface of the cage, which was obviously a special item used to seal off powerful spiritual creatures.

The cage door was locked tightly, and even with Shen Li's previous cultivation level, he couldn't open it by his own strength.

Xinghan stood in front of the cage, looking at Shen Li's appearance at this moment, feeling an indescribable heartache and anger in his heart.

Although Shen Li's eyes, which were once as clear as water, are now covered with feathers, one can still vaguely feel the indomitable spirit and tenacity.

Her eyes revealed her desire for freedom, as well as her helplessness and resistance to the status quo.

"Chen Li..."

Xinghan called softly, his voice full of heartache and self-blame.

He knew very well that the reason Shen Li ended up in such a situation was because he failed to rescue her in time. This heavy sense of guilt made him more determined to rescue Shen Li.

At the same time, Xinghan couldn't help but think of the villains who imprisoned Shen Li here.

He thought to himself that if Shen Li could escape one day, given her character and strength, these villains would surely face Shen Li's wrath and revenge, and they would probably pay with their lives.

"Your Highness!" Xinghan almost rushed to Shen Li, his voice trembling slightly with excitement, "Are you okay? I'm too late to save you!" He stretched out his hand to untie the chains that bound Shen Li, but the chains were so strong beyond imagination that he couldn't shake them at all.

In a hurry, he didn't care about much else and blurted out the word "Prince" without realizing it.

She shook her colorful feathers violently, trembling, as if telling Xinghan that all she had now was an infinite desire for freedom.

Although the space inside the cage is small, it cannot stop her from wanting to break free and regain her freedom.

"Oh no..." Shen Li pecked at the iron bars of the cage with her beak, making a slight and rapid sound.

That was her unique way of expressing her anxiety and anticipation.

Although she still maintained her tenacity and pride on the outside, deep down in her heart, she couldn't help but feel a little shy and embarrassed.

Shen Li's inner voice sounded quietly, with a bit of self-mockery and helplessness:

"I am so embarrassed that I let this mortal see me in this state of embarrassment."

Xinghan heard her thoughts for the first time and unexpectedly felt a sense of superiority.

Seeing what happened to Shen Li, he was actually glad that he was much luckier.

"When I recover my true form and regain my strength, I will kill him first, to prevent him from telling anyone."

However, Xinghan seemed to have noticed Shen Li's subtle psychological changes. He did not back down because of Shen Li's "threat". Instead, he comforted her in a more gentle and firm tone:

"Haha, look at you, colorful little fellow. Are you feeling very nervous? Don't be afraid. My eyesight is a little unreliable. When it's dark, it's like I'm not wearing glasses. I can't see anything clearly. I just discovered this problem with myself. It's black eyes. When it's dark, everything goes black. So, no matter what you look like now, it's still a mystery to me. Don't worry, there's nothing complicated between us. Just stay here and I'll slowly find a way to help you recover."

After Shen Li heard this, she couldn't help but feel comforted.

She didn't expect that this seemingly ordinary mortal had such a delicate mind and sincere emotions.

She sighed softly, and her inner voice began to ring again, but this time it was no longer filled with the previous resentment and determination:

"Well, since this mortal said so, I will let him go for now. However, I, Shen Li, clearly distinguish between gratitude and resentment."

There was a gleam of doubt in the round eyes of the little fur ball Jinqiu, as if he had thousands of words to say, but he inadvertently caught a glimpse of Xinghan's focused and deep expression.

Its little mouth opened slightly, then quickly closed, as if it understood something. In the end, it chose to silently swallow its curiosity and confusion, quietly accompanying Xinghan, expressing its support and understanding in a silent way.

Xinghan heard this and hurriedly said:

"Don't worry, little bird. Although I, Xinghan, am just a mortal, I also know the principles of gratitude and loyalty. I saved you today, but I don't want anything from you. You are just a bird. I just hope that you can be safe and happy. Although you are just a bird, in nature, all living things are equal. Although humans manage all things, they must also love and protect them."

At this moment, the little fur ball Jinqiu poked the cage and said, "Brother Xinghan, I have a way. I can help you rescue them from the cage."

Xinghan asked excitedly, "What method?"