Chapter 0008: The Demon Refining Pot

Qin and Qing obeyed and rode their bicycles over at full speed

Upon seeing this, Qin and Qing opened their spiritual vision and looked towards the swing

This is also the reason why Qin and Qing believe that it is easier to find ghosts and monsters here

The instantaneous situation has changed dramatically! Although the traffic flow still appears sparse, the number of pedestrians on the streets has noticeably increased, especially as one approaches the city center, where the number of night-time strollers grows even more. Groups of men and women, heavily made up, present a scene of festive gathering, which is countless times more lively than the desolation surrounding the apartments.

"After all, it is a divine artifact, and it cannot be compared to ordinary magical tools," Qin and Qing said with a smile

The little ghost let out a shriek, and its body suddenly became indistinct and unstable.

This is not due to the consideration that rabbits do not eat the grass near their nests. Moreover, if there were indeed 'fodder' nearby, Qin and Qing would probably take action to eliminate the surrounding hazards for their own comfort. Rather, it is that there are truly no ghosts or monsters present in the vicinity

"It's nothing. Do you have any goals?" Qin and Qing regained their composure and inquired

... ...

Over there," Yue Er sensed for a moment and suddenly pointed in a direction.

What? The voice of the moon echoed in Qin and Qing's ears

Of course, Qin and Qing were also not interested in knowing. With a swift motion, he decisively commanded, "Yue'er, go!"

Without further ado, Qin and Qing struck the lid, and a stream of mysterious smoke surged forth from the mouth of the vessel, as if it possessed a spirit of its own. It instinctively sought out the approaching little ghost, ensnaring it much like a frog's tongue capturing its prey, dragging the little ghost into the bottle.

The moon remained silent, yet the individual suddenly appeared on the path between Qin Heqing and the children's park. With a light step, she floated towards the swing like a fairy. With both hands moving, she formed a seal, and several birds resembling kingfishers emerged from around her, flashing like lightning as they shot towards the little ghost, striking it.

Subsequently, there was an aid activity where female students dressed in distinctive high school uniforms intercepted a middle-aged man, engaging in a discreet yet overt negotiation

However, along with this, certain rather unfortunate situations began to occasionally come into the view of Qin and Qing

Then the moon turned and circled behind the little ghost, striking out once more. The little ghost shot forward like a ball that had been hit, heading towards Qin and Qing, who were slowly walking towards the park at that moment

Seeing Qin and Qing, one cannot help but feel envious

Left side

Certainly, this is directly related to the fact that both Qin and Qing themselves are lacking in strength

An artifact capable of creating all things, and also possessing astonishing destructive power

Yes, you are not mistaken. The item that Qin and Qing hold, which appears to be an antique, is not merely a magical artifact with strange powers, but a divine tool, a renowned divine tool in Chinese legends—the Demon Refining Cauldron

Unfortunately, by the time this object fell into the hands of Qin and Qing, it was already in a state of disrepair, its essence lost. Therefore, even if it were to emerge again, it would no longer possess the legendary power and effects that were once so astonishing.

Naturally, the various forms of debauchery and malevolent energy that are difficult for ordinary people to perceive are even more rampant, spreading like clouds or mist across the skies of Shinjuku, resembling dark clouds that loom over everyone.

Picking up corpses. Or to put it more bluntly, it refers to taking home or to a hotel women who are so drunk that they are unconscious, and engaging in some indescribable activities

Compared to my half-hearted self, the ability of Yue'er to capture traces of ghosts and monsters is stronger and feels more acute

The moonlight danced gracefully as it passed over the * picture * book, stepping forward, a hand pressed against the little ghost's chest

It is evident that it has suffered a severe blow

After all, he has been here for more than half a year. Even if there are many ghosts and monsters around, they have mostly disappeared under his periodic purges. Moreover, the area where he resides is not a so-called spiritual hotspot or a high-incidence area for ghosts and monsters; it is merely an ordinary urban community. There may be a few ghosts and monsters, but only a sporadic three to five, which is not enough to sustain Qin Heqing's consumption for a month. How could they possibly survive until now?

Upon seeing this, Qin and Qing remained calm, without a hint of panic. With a flick of the wrist, a seemingly ancient brass artifact, thick with patina, appeared in their hands. The vessel had three legs, a large belly, and a slender neck, topped with a lid. Its body was adorned with beast face patterns and a dragon-headed handle, or perhaps one could say 'ears.' An overwhelming aura of age and depth emanated from it uncontrollably.

As the spiritual energy surged from the moon, it flowed towards the weakened little ghost, transforming into chains imbued with binding power, which bound him tightly.

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What?

to the right

Although it is not the first time seeing it, every time I witness it forcibly dragging the monsters into the bottle, it still sends a chill down my spine. It is truly terrifying. After a moment, the moon returned to Qin Heqing's side and looked at the ancient artifact in Qin Heqing's hand with apprehension.

This is the end!

Finally, after five or six minutes, guided by the moonlight, Qin and Qing arrived at a parent-child park commonly seen in Japanese dramas and island animations, featuring a sandpit and facilities for young children. A double swing stood quietly in the middle of the park. Although no one was using it and there was no one else in the park, it seemed to be swaying back and forth as if someone were using it, emitting a strange creaking sound.

In the legends of the island nation, the monsters are said to feed on human desires, followed by emotions such as surprise, fear, dread, and terror, and only lastly do they harm people. In terms of lifestyle, they are much more diverse than the monsters found in the domestic or even foreign contexts, which can be considered a unique characteristic of the island nation.

On the swaying swing, there sat a boy about 8 or 9 years old, with a ghostly demeanor, his face marked by a gloomy indifference, leaving one to wonder what he had experienced before his death

Coincidentally, the apartment he rented is relatively close to the vibrant and bustling area of Shinjuku, so he does not have to worry about not having a place to go

He also wishes to be one of the participants and enjoy the benefits of the nightfall

Driven by the power of both feet, the bicycle swiftly departed from the area where the apartment was located and entered the boundaries of Shinjuku

Left side

Then, as the Qin and Qing dynasties covered the lid, a gentle shake of the palm caused a certain mysterious glimmer to emerge from the vessel.

But it also correspondingly aroused his ferocity, and the ghostly aura erupted, as the swing seemed to be a weapon wielded by a giant, striking towards the moon that was now almost rushing close to him

Therefore, in order to successfully find new food sources, it is only possible to search in more distant places

Indeed, resources and monsters can not only serve as food to replenish the consumption of the moon, but can also be collected and utilized by Qin and Qing as raw materials, refined into elixirs that can help him enhance his strength. As for how to specifically carry out such matters, that will be discussed later; for now, let us focus on the present.

It is a pity... Qin and Qing leisurely rode their bicycles through the streets and alleys, searching for traces of ghosts, while murmuring in a complex tone.

Qin and Qing skillfully moved along the street, heading towards the city center, specifically in the direction of Shinjuku District

Ah!