145 Chaos I
At this moment, He Chen was devouring roast chicken and roast duck, quickly finishing off the food. He found a recliner, lay down, and fell into a deep sleep, almost as if he were quietly cultivating.
Inside the room, the young master who had just fainted woke up. He cautiously peeked out and saw that there was no sound around him. Looking at the mess on the floor, with its severed limbs and dismembered bodies, he felt a chill run down his spine. He immediately suppressed his fear and tiptoed downstairs.
Reaching the first floor, I saw corpses strewn everywhere. Some were headless. Others looked even more gruesome. Terrified, I rushed to the door, flung it open, and ran as fast as I could, hoping to get as far away as possible.
"Young master, young master. Wait for me." "I didn't run away just now, I know." A seductive voice whispered in my ear.
The young man seemed to stop walking as if his feet were not obeying his will. A closer look revealed him to be wearing a pink gauze dress, and white shorts—a style popular in the capital—printed with vibrant peach blossoms. He was a sight to behold.
The voice came again. "Young master, come here! I'm lost. Could you take me home?"
"Alright, alright, young lady, come home with me." Then, his eyes glazed over, his limbs moved uncontrollably, and his girl went home. Tonight, he felt he was walking incredibly fast. It was as if he were flying. And if someone saw him from behind, they would surely be astonished—this young master's feet were practically flying!
At this moment, He Chen seemed to be asleep. Inside the hall, there seemed to be something chewing and eating, the sound growing louder and louder. Then came a low growl, as if warning something. This was followed by more chewing sounds.
Inside the alley, two demon slayers, wielding specially crafted longswords shrouded in a faint aura of blood, suddenly slashed at a shadowy figure. "Ah!" the shadow screamed, a chilling sound, and instantly a woman of normal height, dressed in simple clothes, appeared, her face pale, blood trickling from her mouth, wielding long, sharp, sword-like claws.
The two remained calm, their blood energy rapidly coagulating on their blades. One blocked the attack. Several others swiftly slashed at the head, eliciting a scream of agony. Then they vanished from the face of the earth.
Hearing such a chilling sound, the people in the alley got up without fear and huddled in a corner, clutching their wood-chopping knives, trembling. They silently prayed.
The two had just slain the Yin Ghost without expending much effort, but they remained extremely vigilant. One of them quickly went to the spot where the ghost had been killed and meticulously collected some black matter from the ground, as if gathering dust. The hunter, holding a piece of food, cautiously surveyed his surroundings.
The sound of horses' hooves rang out, followed by a chorus of footsteps. One came from the east, the other from the Chai family. "You're coming from the south?" they asked. They quickly converged at the crossroads. Neither family showed any intention of moving forward; the deep night was filled with a sense of dread.
Around Dexing Tower, a palpable aura of resentment filled the air, and a chilling atmosphere permeated the surroundings, as if a terrifying monster were about to emerge. The two heads of the family felt a chill run down their spines. They thought in disbelief, 'This is a major city, Wanzhou!'
But the scene before them spoke volumes. One ghostly face after another rapidly coalesced, forming an even larger one. More and more appeared; among these people were many young women, and various men—porters, grooms, and others—their faces were filled with resentment and hatred.
At this moment, the police officers also arrived quickly. Seeing the enormous human faces gathered before them, they too became tense.
He immediately stepped forward to the patriarch's side, bowed, and said, "Patriarch, we must act quickly. Otherwise, if they gather together, they might give birth to a Ghost King. If that happens, the Yin Earth here will open, and ghosts will surge out, making it difficult to control."
The Chai family head's expression quickly calmed. He activated his True Element and continued to probe the interior. Inside, there were still corpse monsters feeding. There was also the sound of even breathing. His expression changed, turning furious.
He thought to himself, 'This person isn't dead. He deserves to die! Letting him be drained dry by the vengeful ghost is too good for him. And what about the people nearby? My son is dead, why aren't you all dead? With you all here, you could at least go down and be my son's slaves!'
Then, he gathered his energy and used telepathy to discuss the matter with the Huang family head. After listening, the Huang family head nodded in agreement.
Officer Chai saw the two family heads discussing the matter, ignoring him. He was itching to act immediately, but ultimately chose to compromise, prioritizing his family above all else. He decided to ignore everything else and blame his bad luck.
In the distance, the enormous human face and the eerie aura seemed to chill the entire city instantly.
Inside an inn, two girls who had been sleeping in the same bed quickly got up, dressed, and put on long, dark jade-colored robes. A special sachet hung from their waists. Their faces were bright and beautiful, their skin was naturally jade-like, and they looked exactly alike, as if they were clones. They had the same long hair, which was casually tied with a ribbon.
"Sister, something's wrong. It's like something terrifying is about to descend." The girl was indeed holding a three-foot sword, and a red string on her wrist had a jade Buddha statue about the size of a little finger hanging from it.
"Yes, little sister, quickly pack your things. If things don't look right, we need to leave immediately." The older sister also had a red string on her wrist with a small jade octagonal ornament, about the same size as her younger sister's, hanging from it.
Although the two girls spoke cautiously, they didn't seem particularly afraid. The younger sister, in particular, looked eager to investigate, but seeing her older sister's lack of reaction, she temporarily abandoned the idea.
Suddenly, her eyes lit up. She whispered, "Sister, should we go up to the roof and take a look? We're this far away, no one should have noticed."
The older sister nodded slightly. The two gently opened the window, and in a flash, two graceful figures appeared on the roof. They were tall and straight, with long, drawn-out voices, slender legs, and waist-length hair. They were the same height and had the same shadow. If you didn't look closely, they would seem like one person.
"Such resentment," the younger sister couldn't help but say. "No wonder none of our trades have any successors here. It seems the people in this border region aren't exactly known for their honesty and simplicity."
The older sister didn't speak, but gripped the sword tighter, then sighed softly. Looking at her younger sister, she whispered, "Let's pack our things. If anything goes wrong, we'll leave immediately. If we can help, we will."
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