Chapter Nine, Night Journey with a Blade

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Looking at the dagger in his hand, which glimmered with a cold light, Lin Shan smiled faintly

This large mouse's spiritual power is evidently stronger than that of the previous small mouse. However, two strands of spiritual power are completely ineffective; only by gathering ten identical strands of spiritual power can one condense a species' spiritual essence

Walking towards the landfill

Lin Shan no longer procrastinates

Walking deeper into the garbage mountain, the terrain of the garbage mountain is uneven, sometimes stepping on an empty space or a puddle, but Lin Shan is completely unconcerned, having grown accustomed to it, it is just fine

It has finally arrived

Suddenly, the large rat became restless, darting back and forth, emitting a "chattering" sound from its mouth, clearly aware that its time was running out, letting out its final "screech".

Having dealt with weapons for over 200 years, I possess an innate passion for them, whether they are cold weapons or firearms. The sole reason for this affection is that they can kill monstrous beasts

The strong aroma of the rat poison wafted away with the gentle breeze

At this moment

Arrived at a flat area

Lin Shan was not in a hurry, just as it was common for him to lie in ambush for several days and nights in the Beast Star Forest

Qi Rui held his stomach, moving slowly forward, fearing that any sudden movement would cause him to vomit

Qi Rui noticed that Lin Shan's expression was off, and it transformed into that enigmatic demeanor again. Qi Rui chose not to press further and remained silent. After a while, seeing Lin Shan's expression soften, he began to find a topic to discuss, bringing up the matter of today's market stall.

After tidying up a bit and changing clothes, the two of them went out

The living room was filled with the belongings of the two individuals, although there were significantly more items belonging to Qi Rui than to Lin Shan. After all, Lin Shan's knives did not vary much in style or season, whereas Qi Rui's clothing did.

He was not going to commit a crime, so he simply took a taxi

The two individuals returned home, and the house they rented is located on the first floor, making it convenient for moving goods up and down

Turn on the flashlight

In a moment, the sound of a shower came from inside

Although the quality of the knife at hand is not very good, and it cannot be compared at all with the future beast-refining equipment, it is still sufficient for killing mice

The two individuals walked back home leisurely

The items he did not sell during the winter can only be piled up here, waiting to be sold again in the following autumn. After all, they are all inexpensive goods, so there is no need to consider styles or anything; as long as they are warm and wearable, that is sufficient

The war has lasted for nearly two hundred years, and the hatred between humans and the otherworldly beasts has long been deeply rooted. The animosity towards these beasts is profound, and all weapons capable of exterminating them are regarded as treasures.

With the faint light from the processing station and the adaptation of human vision, he gradually began to discern the blurred situation of the open space before him

"Lin Shan, you should wash up first and go to bed early today." Qi Rui sat down heavily on the sofa, feeling much better compared to just after eating.

Big Mouse

Lin Shan is not surprising; this is a garbage dump. Who would be bored enough to spread rat poison here? Therefore, those rats naturally have little 'combat' experience and a low level of vigilance, so when they see something good, they rush in to snatch it.

That is all

Upon entering the door

At this moment, the landfill is shrouded in darkness; even the most diligent scavengers would not come at night. Only the distant waste treatment facility emits a faint glow.

The landfill is surrounded by dilapidated walls that are two meters high, which have fallen into disrepair over the years. Many sections of the wall have collapsed, yet no one takes care of it. This is a landfill, not a military stronghold, and during the day, many people come here to scavenge for garbage, so there is no one to repair it, lest it be stripped away again.

The large rat quickly approached the rat poison and then swaggered as it began to eat.

At dinner, Lin Shan treated everyone to a delightful meal of skewers. Lin Shan did not eat much, as his mind was preoccupied with matters concerning the Soul Space, leaving him with little appetite. In contrast, Qi Rui ate quickly and was unable to move afterwards.

Leaving the community, I arrived at the roadside and waved my hand

"It's not like we're at a buffet, going in and out while leaning against the wall. Why make things difficult for ourselves?" Looking at Qi Rui's awkward expression, Lin Shan shook his head and smiled wryly

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Lin Shan quietly observes the changes

Lin Shan remained unperturbed

A few seconds later

Lin Shan took a packet of rat poison out of his backpack, tore open the packaging, and a strong meaty aroma wafted out. Even in such a foul-smelling garbage dump, this scent, enhanced by concentrated chemical agents, could not be suppressed.

Lin Shan stood still like a statue, gazing at the open space before him, attentively listening to the sounds.

I have gone to great lengths to have a meal, so of course I want to enjoy it to the fullest. By the way, do you really have any stories with those two sisters from today? Do share, I have been holding this in for an entire afternoon, hurry up...

Qi Rui curiously asked: "Are you going out? What are you going to do?"

Each placed seven or eight rat poisons, Lin Shan retreated to one side, turned off the flashlight, and sat there motionless, waiting for the harvest. This only used up one bag of rat poison.

Five minutes

Before long, the large rat finished eating the rat poison on the pile of paper, and Lin Shan thought that yet another pile of rat poison would be wasted when the effects of the poison took hold

In the next moment, the same white light as before erupted from the large mouse and rapidly flew towards Lin Shan. This time, having gained experience, Lin Shan did not panic as the divine soul power drilled into his forehead and vanished.

deceased

In the open space before me, a large rat appeared next to a pile of rat poison. My goodness, the rats in the garbage dump are indeed large, almost comparable to a small rabbit. However, the bigger, the better

Lin Shan squinted his eyes

... ...

Lin Shan smiled

Lin Shan arrived at the waste disposal site, a vast landfill located in the suburbs, with the nearest residential area over one kilometer away. The nauseating odor could be detected from a distance; however, who was Lin Shan? A Major General of the Earth Federation who had emerged from a sea of corpses and rivers of blood, how could he possibly be afraid of such a slight stench

Two minutes

Well then... I will go wash up first

Following an opening, Lin Shan walked in

He opened a large cabinet in the corner, rummaged through it, and finally found one of the items he was selling, a dagger. However, this dagger was a real one, extremely sharp, and could be considered part of his collection

Lin Shan hurried back to his room

Twenty minutes later

Lin Shan did not respond; thinking of Liu Yue, his mind drifted to the war-torn battlefield of the South Pole, where countless human soldiers perished at the jaws of beasts, and countless valiant men spilled their blood on the frontier, without complaint or regret

Consciousness sinks into the realm of the soul

The dagger was wrapped in a backpack, and Lin Shan carried the bag. He also dug out half a box of rat poison from a corner of his home, which was given to them by a former friend who had stopped his street vending business. This rat poison emits a very strong fragrance, is harmless to humans, but can kill a rat with just one bite.

This is a granular rodenticide. Lin Shan did not want to waste it, so he searched around for more than ten pieces of discarded plastic or small cardboard that could be flattened, as the larger items had already been picked up by others

Only the spirit of the species can strengthen itself and condense the physical body

A personal matter," Lin Shan said

After speaking, Qi Rui returned to his room to fetch a change of clothes before heading into the bathroom

No mice have come

Just like that

The large rat was no longer writhing; instead, it lay on the ground, its limbs twitching, and its heartbeat weak. Lin Shan immediately stood up, drew his dagger, and with a swift 'whoosh', this time the dagger did not miss its target, piercing straight through the large rat, delivering a chilling blow.

After playing with the knife for such a long time, how could there be no good things to show for it

Only two strands of spiritual power were seen floating in the space

one minute

Lin Shan quickly closed his eyes

More than half an hour later

No, I need to go out for a while later," Lin Shan said, shaking his head

Three seconds later