Chapter 006: Terrifying Indeed
At this moment, the mysterious black jar within the empty and tranquil Qi sea of the Dantian suddenly trembled violently, and the mouth of the jar opened wide.
Come on... take Lan'er home, from now on Lan'er will belong to you alone, Master Ning
Out of politeness and habit, Kong Ning greets others with a smiling face and rarely speaks harshly. Even when faced with those unruly youths, she maintains a radiant smile.
However, more unsettling than Kong Ning drawing his sword is the sparrow in the cage
eleven years ... ... fifteen years ... ... ... thirty years ... ... thirty-six years ... ...
At the moment when Kong Ning's gaze locked onto the birdcage, Shi Gui, with a pale complexion, changed his expression and hurriedly stood in front of Kong Ning, saying: "Ning... Ning sir! There is nothing worth seeing! That is just an ordinary sparrow. If you like birds, I will immediately go buy a few precious ones to give to you."
At this moment, Kong Ning had already walked to the bedside, quietly gazing at the birdcage on the bed
Damn mortals! Damn constables!
What appeared before Kong Ning was merely an ordinary birdcage, along with a strange sparrow inside it, whose feathers were tinged with purple. When their gazes met again, Kong Ning saw the shock reflected in the tiny pupils of the sparrow.
The last being to appear before Kong Ning and the others was a strange and ugly creature
Draw your sword
At this moment, even if Kong Ning were to take away this birdcage, Shi Yong would absolutely not dare to utter a single word of protest
In that moment, Kong Ning clearly sensed that his body was undergoing rapid changes... strength, muscles, even vision and perception... almost a comprehensive and rapid enhancement
May you suffer a terrible fate
He had diligently cultivated his true energy for eleven years, only to be instantly submerged and transformed into another, more powerful and enigmatic force
His gaze quickly swept around the room, and through the light coming in from outside the door, it soon fixed on a birdcage placed on the bed
However, Shi Gui's reaction became increasingly abnormal
This creature should have a very fragile true form, but it is proficient in a certain kind of illusionary technique, relying on illusions to harm others. However, its illusionary arts were disrupted by a mysterious black jar, and with no other means left, the creature, seeing its true form exposed, could only flee in panic
The power of this mysterious black jar is indeed terrifying
Sister! You must avenge me!
The habitual gambler, who had always been silent in front of Kong Ning, now surprisingly found the courage to stand in front of her
Kong Ning decided to first take a look at that strange bird. The possibility that the bird is a monster seems greater, given that it can mesmerize a gambling addict.
Shiyong at the entrance was so frightened by this scene that he collapsed to the ground, his expression one of terror
Indeed, it is a creature weaker than Kong Ning certified by the Black Can
Calmly focusing his mind, he placed his hand directly on the handle of the knife
Kong Ning stood at the door, smiling with a facade that did not reach his eyes, and said: "Rest assured, I am not here to capture you this time. I just heard from your brother that you recently found a very extraordinary bird, so I came to take a look... Where is your bird?"
Especially at the moment the door opened, Kong Ning's nose immediately detected a faint scent of heather.
The bird in the cage is indeed just a sparrow, small and lovely
The sparrow in the cage also raises its head and gazes at the empty sky
A glimmer of understanding arose in Kong Ning's heart
This caused Kong Ning's eyes to narrow slightly. She did not speak.
The pitch-black, enclosed room has vanished, and the struggling Shi Yong brothers are nowhere to be seen. Amidst the falling peach blossoms, Kong Ning stands in a peach orchard in full bloom.
What is wrong with this guy? Why does he look like a lamp running out of oil, on the verge of dying?
He actually attained the cultivation of a demon that took forty years in just a few seconds
But there is nothing in this room, and even less in terms of spellcasting materials... ? ... Moreover, even if there were sufficient spellcasting materials, could Shi Gui alone reduce himself to this half-dead state?
The jar, which had burst open with a thunderous sound, unleashed a surging torrent of true energy that instantly coursed through Kong Ning's limbs and bones
The peach orchard, where peach blossoms danced and a faint fragrance lingered, has vanished. The beautiful woman, who seemed on the verge of tears within that orchard, has also disappeared without a trace
The hideous monster that transformed back into its original form let out a cry and directly ran towards the door, not daring to attack the empty Ning in front of it
In the end, it lay despairingly in the pool of blood, casting a gaze filled with resentment and hatred towards Kong Ning, and let out a painful scream
At the moment when a person and a bird's gaze met, Kong Ning's body suddenly trembled. The things around him changed in an instant
The trembling legs, upon closer inspection, do not seem to be trembling out of fear; rather, it appears that the emaciated legs have lost the strength to support the body, hence the continuous trembling
This monster... does it also have an elder sister
At the moment when the illusion was broken by Kong Ning, the sparrow's body rapidly expanded. The small birdcage was instantly burst apart by its swiftly enlarging form, scattering splintered wood in all directions.
Was that just ... ... an illusion ?
Ning Ye ~ ~ '' The beautiful woman swayed her graceful figure, calling out to Kong Ning in a delicate voice
At this moment, the mysterious black jar within the dantian trembled slightly, its opening slightly ajar, and a chill spread instantly throughout Kong Ning's limbs and bones
From the moment Kong Ning slayed this demon creature, the mysterious black jar began to absorb strands of grayish-blue energy for refinement. As the demon creature breathed its last, the refinement process of the mysterious black jar also came to an end
The blade's light, reaching its peak, struck precisely in the middle of that hideous, hairless beast resembling a pig. It cleaved the creature in two on the spot, blood gushing forth and entrails spilling everywhere
Under the midday sun, Shi Gui's complexion appeared increasingly pale, devoid of any color. Even his figure seemed much more emaciated than what one would typically observe.
How could the frail Shigui, who struggled even to stand, possibly break free from the muscular Shiyong? No matter how hard he struggled, he could not escape the strong arms of Shiyong.
The first possibility that Kong Ning thought of was the most common in folk tales of strange occurrences, the legend of monsters confusing men and absorbing their vital energy
This is absolutely abnormal
The mysterious demonic power surging from the black jar has not ceased. The demonic power within Kong Ning's body continues to increase.
However, at the entrance, Shi Yong rushed in and quickly dragged his younger brother aside, scolding him in a mix of urgency and anger: "What the hell is wrong with you? Lord Ning wants to see what happened?! It's just a broken sparrow, why are you acting so crazy!"
What is sensed between the nostrils is a faint, delicate fragrance
Yet such a smile, in the eyes of the young rascals, is even more terrifying than the fierce and menacing constables in the yamen.
What appeared within him was a demonic power akin to that of a monster, and in an instant, Kong Ning obtained the immense demonic power that ordinary demons would require ten years of arduous cultivation to attain
The room, with its tightly shut windows and complete lack of ventilation, is filled with a peculiar odor reminiscent of heather. Upon closer inspection, there are some pale yellow dried stains on the bed and the floor
Upon witnessing this scene, Kong Ning felt a slight understanding in her heart
Do not go near! You are not allowed to approach Lan'er!
Kong Ning looked at Shi Gui with a smile, as always wearing a smile that did not reach his eyes, which made Shi Gui even more anxious
What does this stone noble do every day hiding in the house? One can easily guess with their knees that it is nothing but idleness
Kong Ning, who witnessed the tragic death of the monster, felt a slight chill in his heart
What they saw next was Kong Ning, dressed in a dark-colored constable uniform, drawing the plain saber from his waist.
Moreover, the true energy within the body is rapidly expanding
Kong Ning's hand gently extended, as if wanting to touch the woman before him, wishing to embrace her in his arms with affection and tenderness
Given Kong Ning's reputation and connections within the yamen, while it may be somewhat challenging to eliminate the Shi Yong family, it would be quite easy to ensure that the Shi Pan Mill cannot continue its operations
The tail feathers of this sparrow exhibit a hint of deep purple. Although not prominent, it is certain that an ordinary sparrow would never possess purple tail feathers
Kong Ning's gaze instantly regained clarity
However, Kong Ning's keen eyesight detected some peculiarities about this sparrow
This robust and burly man was so frightened that he could not utter a single complete sentence
However, at this moment, the smile on Kong Ning's face was merely an act
This creature has a short and stout body with short legs, measuring over 1 meter in length, resembling an elongated piglet. Its entire body is covered in yellow-brown spots, devoid of hair, and is composed of rough and unsightly wrinkled skin, with a tubular curled nose.
His eyes were filled with bloodshot veins, as if he had not had a proper rest for a long time
As it attempted to run towards the door, the creature was cleaved in two just as it got out of bed, letting out a piercing and tragic scream. Its grotesque head writhed desperately in the pool of blood, trying to escape. However, the lower half of its body, from the waist down, had already been severed from it.
In the end, when the mysterious black jar was abruptly sealed and no more demonic power flowed out, Kong Ning had already acquired a demonic power that ordinary demons would need to cultivate for forty years to obtain.
The moment Shigui embraced from behind, Kong Ning suddenly kicked, sending the gambling addict flying against the wall. Then, amidst Shigui's furious roar, he struck down with a knife.
The enchanting woman said with tears in her eyes: "I have been wronged and humiliated by that scoundrel Shi Gui. I implore Lord Ning to take a stand for Lan'er!"
Kong Ning wore a smile on her face, remaining composed, yet her mind was filled with constant thoughts
As Shi Yong collapsed, Shi Gui immediately broke free and rushed towards Kong Ning, shouting: "Lan'er, run quickly!"
The fearsome and wretched creature let out a piercing scream of agony. However, the last words were not directed at Kong Ning.
The creature writhed and struggled desperately, yet it only crawled forward a few feet
The harsh sound of a drawn sword caused the Shi Yong brothers, who were entangled in a scuffle in the corner, to pause slightly.
Kong Ning's eyes were filled with shock
Clang
And ahead, a beautiful woman with a radiant smile, clad only in transparent light gauze, is enchanting and captivating
This stone is likely to be a demon, or at the very least, related to demons. After all, this fellow is the most abnormal one in the stone mill.
As Kong Ning approached the birdcage on the bed, the emaciated gambler struggled desperately, his bloodshot eyes wide as he shouted
Typically, birdcages are hung by the window or placed in high locations, yet at this moment, it is set on the bed, at the position of the pillow. It seems as if Shi Gui sleeps with this birdcage in his arms every day
Demon demon demon demon demon
He had no interest in playing with this young rogue at all, wearing a habitual fake smile merely to conceal his true intention—to confirm whether the stone noble before him was a demon or not