Chapter 007 Is This a Monster
At this moment, the sun is shining brightly outside, and the scorching sun is baking the streets and alleys of Shanlan County. People are hiding in the shade of trees and inside their homes to cool off, afraid to venture out recklessly
When the mysterious black jar refined this monster and infused its demonic power into Kong Ning's body, Kong Ning also acquired some of the monster's memories
"Are you still with your Lan'er? That monster is harming you without you even realizing it!"
The sister of this Soul-Eating Demon is a creature of unknown origin, referred to as the Nightmare Ghost
Fortunately, Shi Yong had already informed us of the situation in advance, so the woman was not frightened enough to scream
Coldly he said: "Is this your Lan'er? A monster!"
This county magistrate actually intends to spread this matter widely
In fact, looking at the appearance of this gambling addict, he probably knows that the things in his home are a monster. However, that monster can transform into the form of a beautiful woman, spending passionate nights with him, indulging in pleasures, and repeatedly professing her love for him, vowing to live and die together.
Is this a monster?
Shi Yong was afraid that Kong Ning would hold a grudge against their family
In the fragmented memories of the Soul-Eating Demon, this Nightmare Ghost seems to possess the ability to enter dreams. Although not as powerful as the Soul-Eating Demon, compared to the weak body of the Dream Eater, the body of this Nightmare Ghost is quite ferocious. If it were the previous Kong Ning, facing it head-on would likely result in being killed in an instant.
The couple was both fearful and apprehensive, yet they dared not defy Kong Ning's orders. Gritting their teeth, they wrapped the corpse of the food spirit demon, which had already been stained with blood on the bed sheet, into two pieces, and then carefully carried it out of the stone mill, placing it onto the small cart borrowed from Shi Yong.
Because he discovered that there were two small azure spheres in his Qi sea and Dantian. These two completely transparent blue spheres were complimentary gifts from the mysterious black pot that refined the demonic creature
But now, it is not just Kong Ning alone... Not to mention anything else, just the way Shi Yong talks so much is not indicative of someone who can keep a secret
The county magistrate was slightly taken aback: "Oh? Is that so? Then where is Shi Gui now?"
Seeing Shi Gui crying out in injustice and desperately defending that monster, even the county magistrate frowned and showed displeasure
After the county magistrate's order was issued, Shi Gui was quickly brought up.
Kong Ning bowed and said: "Replying to the esteemed one, when I first saw this thing, it was merely a sparrow the size of a palm, but its tail feathers were somewhat purplish."
Is it that one fears the nightmare ghost does not know where the enemy is, and cannot find a way to seek revenge
Kong Ning did not speak definitively, but reported the matter truthfully
The constables of the soap gang immediately responded, and two constables dragged the weeping, emaciated gambler away.
However, Shi Yong's words also reflected the consensus of everyone present
Kong Ning is not only able to enter dreams, but can even kill people within those dreams
Kong Ning, however, remained slightly silent
However, the audience listening to the story was completely captivated, listening with utmost seriousness and tension
Meanwhile, Shi Yong was extremely anxious; with Kong Ning remaining silent, he did not dare to interrupt
At such a young age, he has already become a head constable... This is no longer a future full of potential, but rather a case of having achieved success and fame.
Shi Gui's cries frightened Shi Yong, causing his face to turn pale
The county magistrate squatted beside the corpse of the soul-eating monster, examining it carefully for a while. Finally, he stood up and, with a serious expression, looked at Kong Ning and said: "Kong Ning, are you sure this is really a monster?"
Sir, you must take charge for the sake of the common people
During your absence, Kong Ning will temporarily take charge of the express class affairs
Kong Ning instructed Shi Yong, who was slumped in the room, as follows
The two divine abilities obtained by Kong Ning are not something that humans can possess
As for the sister of the Soul-Eating Demon and the Nightmare Ghost who may come seeking revenge in the future, Kong Ning still needs time to contemplate how to deal with them
In the county town, a monster was killed, and such a significant incident cannot be contained. If only Kong Ning were present at the scene, it would indeed be possible to quietly dispose of the body.
Then let him in, I need to inquire about the situation
Thus, Shi Gui found it as sweet as honey
This is a dream tapir, born from the dreams of humans, also known as the soul-eating demon. It lurks within the dreams of humans, surviving by devouring the fragments of souls scattered during their slumber. Its physical form is frail, yet its powers are formidable
The county magistrate commanded, and the head of the fast class, Zhang Rong, immediately bowed and accepted the order. The others looked at Kong Ning with envy, but they refrained from congratulating him as the county magistrate was still present.
The robust man hurriedly scolded, "What nonsense are you talking about, Shi Gui! It was Lord Ning who saved you! Without Lord Ning's rescue, you would have surely died after being drained of your vital energy by that monster!"
These two little demons seem to lack strength and do not dare to offend the terrifying monsters in the city, thus they band together for warmth and hide in the shadows to secretly harm others
At the moment the man came rushing in with a scream, Kong Ning directly kicked him to the ground, his boot firmly pressing down on Shi Gui's head, and coldly said: "Lan'er? Is this your Lan'er?"
Kong Ning seized Shi Gui's disheveled, dirty, and greasy hair with one hand, dragging him to the pool of blood amidst the desperate screams and struggles of the gambler, and directly pressed Shi Gui's face next to the corpse of that monstrous creature
At this moment, seeing him in a state of living death, everyone felt a slight chill in their hearts, and the notion of him being a monster suddenly gained credibility
After a while, Kong Ning let out a long sigh, shook off the blood from the broadsword, sheathed the blade, and said: "Find a cart to take this monster's corpse to the yamen."
Let alone Kong Ning riding a chestnut horse beside him, watching with a fierce gaze. Who would dare to come forward and seek death in such a situation
Kong Ning was shocked by the increase in demonic power and only now noticed these two inconspicuous blue orbs
However, his emaciated body and hands resembling chicken claws could not reach the emptiness at all
However, Kong Ning knew that the two supernatural abilities he had acquired were completely different from the commonly seen dream-invoking techniques and illusions
The gambling addict Shi Gui, who was kicked away by Kong Ning, stared blankly at the corpse of the monster and let out a painful scream
Thus, the couple, Shi Yong and his wife, pushed the corpse of the food spirit demon through the streets and alleys, attracting little attention from passersby. After all, the body was wrapped in a shroud, making it difficult to discern what was inside.
Shi Gui, this notorious gambler, has spent so many times in the detention room that the people in the county office basically all know him. Even the county magistrate, who usually does not concern himself with such matters, remembers this gambler.
If the county magistrate were to learn that Kong Ning had quietly killed a monster and forced everyone to keep silent... who knows what that suspicious old man would think. Kong Ning could only first send the monster's corpse to the yamen for the county magistrate to handle.
Kong Ning was astonished by the power of the mysterious black jar, while in the real world, only a few seconds had passed.
After I killed this thing, Shi Gui kept calling out for Lan'er... saying that this was his Lan'er... Perhaps Shi Gui understands the situation more clearly.
Kong Ning, who was constantly flipping through the memory fragments of the food spirit demons, displayed a countenance that fluctuated between gloom and brightness
At this moment, Shi Gui is crazier than if his wife had died
Kong Ning then released the nearly insane gambler, no longer paying him any mind
By sifting through these fragmented memories, Kong Ning came to understand the origins of this demon.
The couple, Shi Yong and his wife, quickly knelt down to report the situation. At this moment, Shi Yong was no longer afraid. With the fear dissipated, what remained was the excitement of witnessing the slaying of demons and the elimination of evil.
After a slight awareness, Kong Ning understood the function of these two blue spheres
When Shi Gui, who had a frail figure, a haggard appearance, a pale complexion, and bloodshot eyes, appeared, everyone present was slightly taken aback
Subsequently, the county magistrate dismissed the couple, Shi Yong and his wife, and then turned his attention to Kong Ning, who was standing in the hall. He smiled and said: "Kong Ning, you have achieved great merit once again this time. You truly are the best among us in Shanlan County... Indeed, indeed, slaying demons and monsters, it is worth the effort I have invested in you."
Shi Gui lay on the ground, desperately shaking his head, his lips trembling as he cried out, tears and mucus streaming all over the floor
And this demon... I have decided to spread the word about this matter and send the demon's corpse to Hejian Prefecture for the magistrate to handle. Old Zhang, prepare yourself; tomorrow, take some people to escort the corpse of this demon along with Shi Gui to Hejian Prefecture to report the situation to the magistrate.
As Shi Gui knelt down, he began to cry out, saying: "My lord! My Lan'er... my Lan'er..."
Screaming in despair and anger, Shi Gui completely lost control, his face twisted in rage as he roared and charged once more at Kong Ning: "You black-skinned dog! I will fight you to the end!"
The second supernatural ability is called "Mirror Flower, Water Moon." In simple terms, it is an illusionary technique that can weave illusions and confuse others
Shi Gui was crying and wailing, with tears and snot, as he began to speak
Kong Ning coldly shouted in anger, completely startling the frenzied Shi Gui.
Inside the yamen, the county magistrate, upon seeing the corpse of the monster on the cart, widened his eyes in disbelief and exclaimed
It appears to be a hairless wild boar, with only slightly sharper tusks and a long snout
Kong Ning, standing in the pitch-black room in a daze, continuously flipped through the fragmented memories belonging to the Dream Eater
"Lord, at this moment, Shi Gui is right outside the door."
After observing its actions, this thing attempted to flee in its current form. For safety reasons, my subordinate killed it with a single strike. As for whether it is a monster, I am not quite sure either
He vividly recounted the events that took place in the stone mill, lavishly praising Kong Ning's keen insight, describing how Master Ning was so formidable that he could slice a monster in half with a single blow. The vivid descriptions, tinged with a hint of exaggeration, left Kong Ning speechless.
The county magistrate frowned and said, "What is it, Lan'er? Speak clearly to me!"
The creature that he killed is a peculiar entity known as the Dream Tapir. This creature is inherently weak in physical form, yet it is a natural master of illusion. The dream-inducing techniques and illusions it employs are even more difficult to defend against and possess greater power
This is indeed a bonus obtained from refining the demon creature, a special supernatural ability that the creature inherently possesses, which has now been refined into a pill. As Kong Ning's thoughts stirred, the two blue orbs dissipated within his body, transforming into a cool breath that surged into Kong Ning's meridians
Soon, Shi Yong dragged his pale-faced, trembling-legged wife Zhao Sanniang into the room. The moment Zhao Sanniang saw the corpse of the monster on the bed, her legs trembled even more violently
It seems that these two supernatural abilities are quite ordinary, as both dream invasion and illusion are rather common. In folklore, even ordinary ghosts are said to be able to deliver dreams to their loved ones.
Shi Gui cried and shouted in grievance: "Lan'er has clearly never harmed anyone, she was just at home with me, we didn't go anywhere! But that bastard Kong Ning came in and without asking any questions, he killed Lan'er!"
It is certain that it has used some kind of sorcery to confuse Shi Yong's younger brother, Shi Gui. In recent days, Shi Gui has been staying indoors and has become emaciated and weak, as if his vital energy has been drained by someone.
No... Lan'er... my Lan'er... this is not true... not true...
Ignorant fool, unaware of life and death! Take this fellow away and let him calm down in his cell
Laner! My Laner!
It drains your blood and essence every day! With your current disposition, it won't be long before you are completely exhausted and perish!
The first supernatural ability is called the Dream Infiltration Technique. It is a miraculous power that allows one to enter the dreams of others
The attitude of the county magistrate clearly indicates a firm intention to support Kong Ning's rise to power. It is likely that once Old Zhang returns from Hejian Prefecture, he will be reassigned to another post, making way for the position of the fast-track head of the constabulary.