Chapter 8, Malevolent Spirits and Evil Beings

However, this scene appeared magnificent, yet it was utterly useless. Scarface pulled out a handful of bright red powder from his waist pouch and scattered it on the ground. In an instant, a large burst of yellow flames erupted, followed by thick smoke rising, accompanied by a pungent odor of realgar. All the writhing snakes and insects were reduced to ashes.

With my head covered, upon hearing these words, cold sweat suddenly streamed down my face

She stood up and said: "As for the Qiming Gu, although it is called a Gu, it is merely a type of medicinal catalyst. For an ordinary person, once ingested, it will simply be expelled through the metabolic and digestive systems, resulting in nothing more than a bowel movement; however, if one truly possesses the bloodline of a Nightwalker, it will transform into different types of Gu catalysts based on the specific lineage. As the saying goes, 'The rat gnaws at the heavens, the earth opens in the hour of the pig, life begins in the hour of the tiger, the rabbit heralds the sunrise, the dragon brings rain, the snake returns to its hole, the noon reveals yin and yang, the hour of the dog brings fatness, the hour of the monkey echoes with the cries of apes, the golden crow pierces the water, the night descends upon the hour of the dog, and chaos gives birth to the pig.' The dragon has nine offspring, each distinct, so do not complain; if I am uncertain of your bloodline, how can I assist you in dispelling the Gu and eliminating the pests?"

The snakes, insects, mice, and ants inside the glass bottle were indeed still alive, and began to crawl out amidst the splintering glass.

At this moment, being overly arrogant can only lead to a dead end; it would be better to show a little humility, as it might just allow one to preserve a small chance of survival

The old lady glared at me and asked, "What is the rush?"

County Federation of Trade Unions

This feeling is unprecedented for me, akin to an American movie, sending chills down my spine

The old lady replied, "Who is it?"

Upon hearing the command, the Mediterranean and the thin old man approached me and Xiao Zhonghuang. I glanced anxiously at Xiao Zhonghuang, hoping he could step forward to turn the tide. After all, judging from his earlier conversation with Teacher Liang, he seemed quite capable and had connections. At this moment, he might just be able to save our lives

I found Xiao Zhong Huang's sudden display quite awkward, but in the next moment, I suddenly understood his meaning

At this moment, Teacher Liang, who had fallen to the ground, managed to get up with difficulty, whistling a buzzing tune. The snakes and insects on the ground seemed to have received a command, swiftly moving towards these uninvited guests

They are true fugitives, and what is referred to as handling the situation may very well be a matter of silencing witnesses through murder

If it were not for Xiao Zhonghuang promptly revealing his identity, perhaps we would all be dead by now

To be honest, any normal person would feel fear upon seeing that cabinet filled with live insects, poisons, and organs soaked in alcohol; it would be disingenuous not to. Not to mention that this old lady was stirring it all with her filthy fingers. I was afraid that I would feel nauseous just from drinking it, which is why I downed it in one go, hoping to completely cure myself and find relief. Unexpectedly, I now feel dizzy, and she tells me it is not the antidote. How can I not be furious?

I never expected that a frail old lady could manage to pull off such a feat

The person in front said: "What to do with it? Just smash it in my hands. The disciple of the Xiangnan Qixia Wang Chao'an, neither letting it go nor holding onto it, the higher-ups are having a headache trying to figure it out."

After approximately three seconds, someone finally replied in a muffled voice: "No, not at all"

If that is the case, then I would be in a dire situation

Uh ... ...

It was only then that I noticed someone getting up not far to the left and walking over. The two seemed to be lighting a cigarette. Subsequently, the original guard asked, "Brother Fei, how should we deal with that little brat?"

This statement made me want to jump up and curse immediately

The person outside replied: "We are from the county labor union. We heard that you are unwell, and we specifically came to check on you..."

A short, stout, balding middle-aged man stepped forward from the crowd, grabbing Teacher Liang's wrist. In a tug-of-war, the two seemed to be competing for a brief moment, but when the scar-faced man approached, Teacher Liang ultimately could not withstand it and was thrown to the ground.

At this moment, the effects of the alcohol have taken hold of me, and the scenery before my eyes is swaying. Suddenly, someone approaches me with a burlap sack, aiming for my forehead, and then strikes the back of my head with a sudden force, after which I lose all awareness.

However, in the next moment, a gaunt old man appeared, and it was unclear how he managed it; with a mere flick of his wrist, in just a few moves, he surprisingly flipped the person to the ground. The foolish giant fell to the floor, causing the entire floor to shake three times, akin to an earthquake. Wang Hu, having lost his grip, was captured but still struggled desperately. In the end, the old man's withered hands fell upon his neck, and after pressing down a few times, there was no further movement.

I do not even dare to speak, lest I make the slightest noise, because in "Journey to the West," all the monsters with a background have survived, while those without a background have all been struck dead with a single blow

Feige said that the big fool, who is a nightwalker with a tiger's appearance, has a connotation of recruitment. As for this kid, he is merely a waste, keeping him would only bring trouble, and if he is not useful, he should be buried.

It really resembles a medieval witch

The guard said, "What are you thinking about? No one knows about this matter. If it doesn't work out, we can just dig a hole in this desolate wilderness and bury it."

The old lady said expressionlessly: "No need, just stay here."

What does it matter to me how many uses the Nightwalker bloodline has

Fei Ge spat at him and said, "Do you have any brains? In matters like this, who can guarantee absolute confidentiality? That is Wang Chao'an, the legendary hero of Xiangnan, the sole heir of the mighty Wang Zhiping, the King of Strength. Do you think he is some insignificant character? Our boss is aiming for great things; there is no need to offend him over this matter. You must understand, that Wang is a madman. I suspect that the higher-ups will find a way to let him go.

I am merely a person of no significance, completely devoid of any value; if I were to die, it would not matter at all, as no one would pay any attention to me

Immediately, someone shouted from outside: "Teacher Liang, are you home?"

I felt dizzy and could not understand why the county labor union representatives came to visit Teacher Liang at this time. However, before I could figure it out, I heard a loud "bang". The frail and thin old lady was suddenly lifted into the air and crashed heavily into the cabinet filled with jars of liquor, causing a clatter as dozens of bottles fell to the ground.

Although he knocked the person down, Scarface became somewhat anxious and hurriedly said: "Quickly handle it, don't make a big commotion."

I cannot feel myself moving, I must be inside a room, and my hands and feet are bound by ropes. My body is stiff, and when I try to move, I feel a pain all over as if being pricked by needles. It must be because I have been tied up for a long time, resulting in poor blood circulation.

He let out a roar, like a rampaging bear, and pounced towards the group of people. The momentum made me feel as if a rumbling tank had appeared, seemingly unstoppable

The guard asked what to do with these two

I feel pain all over my body, my back is damp, probably because I sweated while I was unconscious, and now it feels chilly

At that moment, I realized that several people had surged in at the entrance, both men and women, all with an imposing demeanor and unfriendly expressions

Darkness is like sleep

These people did not speak falsely

Upon hearing this, I felt a surge of energy—her actions were, in fact, the first step in dispelling curses, eliminating pests, and healing the sick.

At that time, I was under the influence of alcohol, yet still retained a semblance of clarity. When I saw a triangular-headed venomous snake darting towards me, I was so frightened that I jumped up from the sofa and shrank back into the corner.

Thinking of this, I felt unwell, my heart was anxious, and I did not know what to do

Her gaze was sinister and sharp, akin to that of a hawk, causing my heart to skip a beat. Instinctively, I lowered my head, afraid to say much, yet I felt dizzy, as if the world was spinning around me, swaying violently. I sensed the effects of the alcohol rising in waves, crashing against my brain's nerves like the tide. Before long, a sudden knocking sound "knock, knock, knock" came from the doorway.

Xiao Zhonghuang's timely reminder brought me back to my senses. I looked towards the old lady's gloomy gaze, and it felt as if I had just taken a cold shower, making me much more alert. I shook my head vigorously and then asked, "What do you need me to cooperate with?"

To be honest, I have never encountered such a situation before, nor have I come across such a group of thugs. In my view, Wang Hu is at least half a head taller than that thin old man. Under normal circumstances, a fist the size of a sand pot could definitely knock someone down with a single blow. I never expected that the opponent would take him down in just a few moves, and also subdue all of us.

However, unexpectedly, the little bell, which I had placed my last hope on, suddenly knelt down on the ground, raised both hands, and said: "Don't kill me, don't kill me, I am the closed-door disciple of Wang Chao'an, don't kill me..."

Ah?

I was very excited and asked, "What comes next?"

Indeed, Xiao Zhonghuang's words slightly extinguished the fierce atmosphere among the few people. The thin old man and the balding man turned their heads to look at Scarface, while Scarface turned his head away to look towards the entrance. At that moment, the earlier female voice spoke up: "Take them all away, we will discuss it later."

Before she finished speaking, the big fool beside me had already moved

When I woke up, my head was pounding, everything in front of me was pitch black, and my breath was warm. It was then that I realized I had not yet removed my headgear

Is this kid referring to me?

I recall the events before my unconsciousness, and my heart races

The person who entered asked, "Would you like a cigarette?"

I am not sure whether I will be beaten to death

Roar

It seemed that Xiao Zhong sensed the emotions within my heart, and he pulled me gently, signaling with his eyes for me to remain calm and not to act recklessly

Ah, that's not right. Xiao Zhong Huang has revealed his identity, and the other party may have some reservations and will not do anything to him. But what about me?

After an unknown amount of time, there was finally some movement in the room. With a creak, someone entered the room and asked, "Is the person awake?"

I have never experienced such a scene before, and my mind is a bit dazed. It is only now that I have come to my senses. The one who just kicked Teacher Liang away was the leading middle-aged man with a scar on his face. After a few others rushed into the room and took a look around, a woman's voice came from behind: "Why are there other people in the room? Damn it, take that old woman away, and deal with the rest..."