Ding Dang looked somewhat at a loss, and everyone saw this and became even more suspicious. Hong Mao saw Ding Dang's hesitant appearance and vaguely felt that something was not quite right, but still said: "Let's talk about it again when we get back to the inn."

  Everyone nodded in agreement and continued on their way, thinking it best to resolve whatever issues they had back at the inn.

  Lan Tu then took Ding Dang's hand to comfort him. However, all along the way, Ding Dang remained restless. And so, amidst confusion and unease, everyone returned to the inn.

  As soon as they went upstairs, the last one closed the door and walked to the table to sit down. Shuilingling took a look at their expressions and asked, "What's wrong, did you lose the game?" At this time, everyone had no mind to answer Shuilingling's words, and Gujiujiu was about to say something when he was stopped by Shuilingling.

  Rainbow Cat said: "Master and mistress, we won the game, but just now Lingdang seemed to have something to say." Shuilingling heard and let out a sigh of relief, saying: "I thought it was something, since that's the case, Lingdang, you speak quickly."

  "...". Dangdang seemed to have made up his mind, and slowly began: "Do you guys still remember that day I went to repair the wind flute?" Everyone nodded, and Dangdang continued: "At that time, I took back the repaired wind flute, turned around, and bumped into a man in black. At that time, he apologized to me and left, but when he was leaving, I picked up a jade pendant from the ground."

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  "Then what?" asked Rainbow Cat. Dangdang said: "I took a closer look at that jade pendant, and it's exquisitely crafted with special materials. Most importantly, there's a portrait in the middle of the jade." Portrait? Blue Rabbit's heart skipped a beat upon hearing this. Could it be... Dangdang's words shocked everyone: "The portrait is actually Blue Rabbit!"

  "What, Blue Rabbit!" Everyone exclaimed in unison, Xiao Li couldn't believe it and said: "Dingdang, are you mistaken? There are many people in this world who look alike, maybe the person in the portrait just looks a bit like Blue Rabbit." Dingdang shook his head and said: "At first, I didn't dare to confirm it either, thinking it was just my own imagination. But what's strange is that on the night of that day, I was ambushed by someone in the kitchen, who turned out to be the same person from daytime."

  His movements were extremely swift, and before I could even react, he had me firmly in his grasp. However, all he did was make me hand over the jade pendant, and then he left. Later on, it was that painting Blue Rabbit drew today - if I'm not mistaken, the woman holding a pale blue sword in the painting is indeed Blue Rabbit!

  Blue Rabbit nodded, indicating that Dangdang should continue. Dangdang picked up the teacup and took a sip of water before saying: "I carefully recalled it just now, the blue rabbit in the painting is exactly the same as the small figure in the jade pendant, I guarantee it!" Blue Rabbit was shocked upon hearing this, could the jade pendant that Dangdang mentioned be the one he had been carrying with him?

  But that jade pendant was lost since the Golden Whip Creek Inn, I remember when... it fell into the hands of the Demon Sect! Looking at Blue Rabbit's unpredictable expression, Dangdang asked with some concern: "Blue Rabbit, are you... okay?"

  Blue Rabbit's expression turned serious as he said, "Nothing, Rainbow Cat. Do you still remember that time at the Golden Whip Creek Inn?" Rainbow Cat was taken aback for a moment before reacting, asking in a slightly stern tone, "You're referring to..." Blue Rabbit nodded, and Rainbow Cat's fists gradually clenched, his voice taking on a hint of chill: "If it's really like that, then we must obtain the Jingyuan Pearl. Without Jumping Bean's help, I'm afraid... Moreover, my powers haven't recovered yet. If we really fight, we'll undoubtedly lose."

  Blue Rabbit couldn't help but shake his head and sigh, "It seems that the martial arts world is going to stir up another bloody storm." The people around him listened more and more confused, Xiao Li vaguely guessed some of it, and asked in a tentative tone, "What you're saying... isn't about the Demon Sect, is it?" Han Tian, Ding Dang, Shui Lingling, and Gui Jiujiu heard these two words, and their blood instantly froze. Shui Lingling said heavily, "What you're saying... is it true?" Hong Mao nodded silently. Ding Dang asked worriedly, "Then what do we do?" Han Tian spoke up, "For now, they haven't made a move, at least for now we are still safe. When the time comes, we will definitely have to face them. Blue Rabbit, I will face it with you."

  Dingdang nodded in agreement, saying: "That's right, I won't back down." Hongmao frowned slightly and said: "Our current task is to obtain the Jingyuan Pearl. If we only rely on our current strength, it's undoubtedly a death wish. Hantian, Dingdang, Xiaoli, listen to me, if that day really comes, all you need to do is escape, the farther the better."

  Han Tian slapped the table and said firmly, "Impossible, I won't abandon you guys. If I really did that, what kind of friend would I be?" Xiao Li and Ding Dang also chimed in, "That's right, we'll definitely stay!" Watching this scene, Hong Mao and Lan Tu felt a surge of emotion mixed with some helplessness, sighed, and said slowly, "Let's talk about this later. We should focus on the final match for now, it's our only chance." "Mm-hmm!"

  Everyone spoke with confidence, but with a hint of worry in their hearts. Water Lingling looked at them and smiled slightly comforted. The sunlight on the windowsill was exceptionally gentle, and a few greyish clouds floated by outside. The road ahead remained unpredictable...