He Yuzhu returns in Siheyuan

Chapter 739: Qin Gou Occupies Zhang Jiao

It was this moment of delay that allowed Jin Hong to completely defeat Mo Yan and hit the wound on Qin Gou's chest.

"Ow—!"

Qin Gou let out a shrill scream that was not like that of an animal. His huge body flew backwards like a kite with a broken string, hit the rock wall heavily, and slid to the ground. There was no sound anymore. Only the wound on his chest was still burning with golden light, constantly purifying the remaining evil spirit.

Zhang Jue leaned on his knees, gasping for breath, his face pale as paper. The previous blow had nearly exhausted all his strength. Cold sweat oozed from his forehead and slid down his cheeks. He looked at Qin Gou lying on the ground, his eyes no longer filled with the joy of victory, but only with a hint of fatigue and fear.

If Qin Gou had not been seriously injured, and if his own method had not been able to restrain the demons, he would probably have been the one to fall today.

Deep in the cave, deathly silence fell again, with only Zhang Jue's heavy breathing echoing in the dark space.

Qin Gou gazed at the powerful human warrior in front of him with astonishment. He hadn't expected him to possess such strength. At this point, a head-on confrontation was clearly unwise. He shifted his gaze, adopting a feigned sincerity as he looked at Zhang Jue. "I think we should collaborate. Once this is accomplished, we'll jointly control the worlds of both the human and demon races. What do you say?" Qin Gou gloated to himself. He knew something Zhang Jue didn't—after days of fighting, both the human and demon races had suffered heavy losses. Most of the key leaders had already been decimated. This was the perfect opportunity for them to rise.

But Zhang Jue ignored his proposal. He glanced at Qin Gou beside him with disdain. He had long seen through Qin Gou's weakness and despair. So he sneered, "You're just a useless piece of shit, ready to be manipulated. How dare you make offers to me?"

Qin Gou was enraged by these words, his face flushed red, but he still looked a little timid: "Do you really think I can't do anything to you? You forced me to do this!" Although he said this, he was actually already panicked in his heart, and his mind was full of thoughts about how to escape.

Zhang Jue had been prepared for this, and the reason he held off was precisely because he was waiting for an opportunity—a chance to exploit the strange black energy surrounding him. He quietly laid out his plan, waiting for Qin Gou to fall into his trap.

Seeing that Zhang Jue had no reaction, Qin Gou gritted his teeth and shouted fiercely: "In that case, then you will die!" As he said that, he suddenly threw something at Zhang Jue.

Zhang Jiao's heart tightened, and he instinctively tried to dodge, thinking it was some powerful magical weapon. However, the object arced through the air and landed with a soft "clack"—it turned out to be just an ordinary little stone.

Seeing this, Qin Gou laughed out loud, with a hint of cunning in his tone: "Remember, you hurt me today, and the next time we meet, it will be your death!" After that, he turned around and wanted to slip away.

Zhang Jue snorted coldly, but remained silent. Unexpectedly, Qin Gou, in his panic, ran headfirst into the formation Zhang Jue had already set up. The formation instantly activated, and with a flash of light, it trapped Qin Gou firmly.

Qin Gou then realized he had fallen into a trap. The arrogance on his face instantly faded, replaced by a pleading expression: "You are so cruel! Let me go this time, and I will definitely search for all kinds of rare resources for you in the future. How about it?"

Zhang Jue remained unmoved; he had already made every possible preparation. A fierce glint flashed in his eyes, and without waiting for Qin Gou to say anything, he unleashed his might, devouring him completely. He knew that by devouring Qin Gou, his own strength might be further enhanced, allowing him to seek revenge on He Yuzhu. After all, his current strength was far inferior to He Yuzhu's. Moreover, Zhang Jue knew that He Yuzhu possessed a power so mysterious and powerful that it would be difficult to counter. By devouring Qin Gou, he had added a few more chips to his quest for revenge.

However, subsequent developments completely exceeded Zhang Jue's expectations. He had thought that his years of cultivation would be enough to fully absorb Qin Gou's power, but the reality was different. For some reason, no matter how he practiced and refined it, he could never fully integrate Qin Gou's power, as if there was a kind of untamed wildness hidden within that power.

Furthermore, Zhang Jue discovered to his horror that, despite absorbing some of Qin Gou's strength, his mind was inexplicably influenced by Qin Gou's consciousness. This consciousness was like a thorn in his flesh, recurring and interfering with his thoughts, making him irritable.

Zhang Jue suddenly remembered that he had used a similar method to leave his mark when he occupied another's body. But he considered himself to be a profound cultivator, having practiced for a lifetime. He was no longer the ignorant young man he was back then. How could he be entangled by Qin Gou's consciousness?

He was about to open his mouth to scold him when Qin Gou's voice rang out in his mind first, with a hint of amusement: "Zhang Jue, so that's your name. You sound like someone of some age. But so what? It seems like from now on, we have to learn how to get along with each other."

A fierce look flashed in Zhang Jue's eyes, and he sneered, "Don't be so delusional. I will definitely find a way to completely eliminate you. How long do you think you can stay in my mind? It won't be long before I will completely destroy you."

Qin Gou suddenly chuckled, a sly laugh echoing in Zhang Jue's mind. "Zhang Jue, you could give it a try. I think we should team up. When our powers merge, becoming one, who in this world could be our opponent?"

Qin Gou wasn't truly willing to submit to Zhang Jiao, but his injuries were too severe to withstand the onslaught. He'd recently been severely injured by the self-proclaimed Demon King, and then engaged in a fierce battle with Zhang Jiao, leaving him at the end of his rope. Under these double blows, he desperately needed a safe environment to recuperate.

Zhang Jiao's body, however, was a perfect vessel for him—after all, Zhang Jiao was already tainted with demonic energy, a natural fit for his power. As long as he could use this opportunity to recover, the future of who would be the leader and who would be the follower remained uncertain.

Zhang Jue was about to retort, but Qin Gou said, "Alright, I'm different from you. I have no intention of occupying your body. When my injuries heal, I'll naturally leave. But for now, it's best for you and me to cooperate and not waste our energy by killing each other."

Zhang Jue fell silent. He knew that in his current state, he couldn't immediately eliminate Qin Gou. Forcing his way into the situation would only result in losses for both sides. After careful consideration, he finally suppressed his murderous intent and remained silent.