Shi Jiu stood frozen in place. When he felt his body was able to move, he slowly walked towards Jiu Ye while remembering what the four of them have talked about before.
"'no human can do what the ghosts can'." He muttered as he reached Jiu Ye who was shaking. "'if there is, then he must be a homicidal maniac'." He said and wryly smiled as he pulled Jiu Ye to his arms and hugged him tight, comforting him.
"Brother…" Jiu Ye called. His voice is hoarse. "Pei Li… Pei Li is still there…" he said and sniffled.
Shi Jiu didn't speak.
"She's just a girl… she's just a girl!" Jiu Ye said as he hit Shi Jiu.
Shi Jiu didn't stop Jiu Ye and just let him hit him to vent his sadness… and anger. Jiu Ye felt frustrated that they were misled and had wrong assumptions. He felt frustrated he can't save Pei Li, leaving the poor girl to die. He felt… sad, and angry because he can't do anything!
"Where's Ji Qiuxin?" Shi Jiu asked after Jiu Ye has calmed down.
