I Have a Date with a Thousand-year-old Female Corpse-Chapter 1850 - 1851: Good News and Bad News

Chapter 1850: Chapter 1851: Good News and Bad News
In terms of combat skills and movement speed, you admit you’re no match for the Ghost King, but when it comes to running, especially long-distance running, you believe there are few in the world who can beat you. For a long period before, you used to run wildly across plains, mountains, and hills with a load of five thousand pounds, and in terms of endurance and speed, even the swiftest horses were no match for you.
Now, you’re lightly equipped, and Zou Nan weighs only a hundred pounds, barely noticeable on your shoulders.
In enclosed spaces, the Ghost King could use his unique secret technique to create a sensory illusion, achieving a ghostly speed and killing technique. But in the vast and complex terrain, the Ghost King’s pursuit speed noticeably decreased. Even carrying Zou Nan and holding the Verdict, you could sprint through crowded streets and narrow alleys without the slightest hesitation or delay.
Initially, the Ghost King and his men could keep up, but you were cunning and didn’t run in a straight line, often weaving through crowds and buildings, leading the group in circles.
In terms of physical strength and stamina, you could be considered the best in the world, and this isn’t self-promotion; it’s a conclusion Hua Tuo reached after examining you.
This was a marathon filled with constant killing. You took a deep breath, leading the Ghost King and his men on a wild chase. Gradually, the Ghost King and his subordinates slowed down, and even a few fell into the river when they couldn’t gather energy in time.
You always carried Zou Nan, but since you were running at high speed and your strength was much greater than Zou Nan’s, he never found a chance to escape.
As you dashed out of the street, a young boy suddenly rushed into your path. Almost instinctively, you leapt high into the air but paused upon landing, giving Zou Nan the opportunity to strike your shoulder hard, sending you crashing into the wall, embedding your entire body into it.
"Flash of the Blade!" A familiar yet foreign-accented voice suddenly called out.
Just as you were about to curse Zou Nan, you paused at the sound of the voice, catching a glimpse of a dark shadow from the corner of your eye.
"Watch out!"
You lunged toward Zou Nan!
At the same moment, Zou Nan fearlessly thrust a sword forward!
There were two crisp sounds of sharp weapons piercing flesh. A dagger shining with a cold light pierced through your chest, searing itself into Zou Nan’s vision; meanwhile, Zou Nan’s longsword pierced through your left shoulder and also wounded the Ghost King’s left chest!
Both sides suffered great injuries!
However, Zou Nan wasn’t harmed at all; conversely, you had two gaping wounds on your body. At that moment, your right hand released, and the Verdict fell. Before it could hit the ground, you turned swiftly, enduring excruciating pain, and struck the Ghost King with a sweeping punch!
"Bang!"
For the first time, your fist solidly connected with the Ghost King’s body, sending him flying like a catapulted stone, hurtling dozens of meters away into a house, causing the structure to collapse instantly.
"You..."
Zou Nan looked at your two injuries with a strange expression and asked shakily, "Are you... alright?"
You suddenly grinned, intending to speak, but your expression froze as you collapsed backward.
Just before hitting the ground, in your muddled state of consciousness, you felt your face touch something exceedingly soft, and then your awareness dissipated...
When you gradually came to from the endless darkness, you found yourself lying on a wooden bed, surrounded by elegant decorations, with a pleasant fragrance lingering in the air.
You lifted the covers to find the wounds on your body bandaged and covered with medicinal herbs. However, you also discovered your body had become extremely weak, lacking even the strength to support yourself, leaving you no choice but to slowly drag your back and prop up your head like an old man nearing death.
At that moment, the door was pushed open, and a maid dressed in simple attire entered with a basin of water.
Seeing you awake, the maid visibly relaxed, a faint happiness flickering in her brows.
Her appearance wasn’t particularly striking, looking quite ordinary at first glance, but she had a kind of appealing, enduring beauty.
Just as you were about to speak, the maid’s familiar voice reached your ears: "You’re finally awake."
"You..." you stared wide-eyed at the maid, realizing that the voice was Zou Nan’s. Zou Nan’s voice, slightly hoarse and very magnetic, was unmistakable.
Zou Nan placed the basin on the table, closed the door, and sat in front of you, speaking softly, "After you fainted, I managed to bring you here. The owner of this residence is a high-ranking official in the court, and Zhang Xiu would never suspect we are here."
Despite your weakened state, you focused your attention on Zou Nan, asking, "What did you do to change your appearance so completely?"
Zou Nan’s tone was calm, "It’s a Disguise Technique. You might not have noticed, but I also disguised you before we entered this residence."
"Hmm?" Intending to touch your face, you found you could barely move your fingers despite your efforts.
"Your injuries are severe, and the Ghost King’s dagger was poisoned. Although you’re not deeply poisoned, you’ll find it hard to move in the short-term." Zou Nan spoke smoothly, without a hint of emotion.
Hearing that you couldn’t move, you frowned and asked, "How long was I unconscious?"
"Five days."
"Damn! Five whole days! How are Yu’er and the others doing? Have you contacted them?"
Zou Nan was silent for a moment before saying, "I have good news and bad news. Which do you want to hear first?"
"Give me the good news first. My head’s been aching enough these last few days. I regret letting Yu’er leave back then."
Zou Nan paused, making no comment on your words.
Zou Nan stopped looking at you and sat down, pouring herself a cup of tea, speaking lightly, "The good news is that Zhao Yu has led the Goddess Sect members out of Chang’an and followed your advice to head to Wuji County."
You exhaled a long sigh of relief, "That’s indeed good news. As long as they’re safe, nothing else matters."
"And there’s also some bad news."
You managed a wry smile, "I don’t really want to hear it, but go on."
"That woman named Ren Hongchang is dead."
"What!?"