Chapter 2: The Mischievous Dual Slaves (2)
I have heard that he is the son of Doctor You Hun
At this moment, two figures silently emerged from the darkness, and the air suddenly became oppressive, filled with an almost imperceptible pressure. All the ants, mice, and insects within a radius of ten zhang seemed to sense something, falling silent in unison. The darkness was enveloped in a deathly stillness, and the monster displayed a face of sheer terror, trembling all over and not daring to breathe a word.
The capital city of the Yin and Shang dynasties, Chaoge, had a total of four city gates, each facing the main streets of Qinglong, Baihu, Zhuque, and Xuanwu. The streets were lined with numerous shops and bustling vendors, not to mention the intricate and complex side streets and alleys that crisscrossed throughout. Everything reflected the orderly and prosperous nature of the capital, vibrant and flourishing.
It is said that a diviner named Jiang Shang from Kunlun Mountain has recently arrived, known for his accurate predictions and remarkable insights. His fees for divination are modest, yet he only offers his services to those with fate, conducting only three divinations per day. Consequently, nobles and royal families from near and far have come in droves, willing to spend lavishly to receive a single divination.
Looking at this group of fierce and menacing figures, everyone dared not express their anger and left in displeasure
In the shadows of the buildings on both sides of the street, two boys resembling beggars were lurking stealthily, their disheveled hair hanging down to cover most of their faces, concealing the brand of the character "Fei" on their faces. They were none other than the brothers Yaoyang and Yixian.
The expression on Master Chi's face turned pale as he said, "I have always believed that with your abilities, Shen Gongbao, this trivial matter should not be difficult for you!" After speaking, Master Chi waved his large sleeves and formed a strange hand gesture with his right hand. With a flick of his fingers, the nearby monster let out a terrible scream, being seized by powerful magical energy and thrown into the void. As Master Chi's fingers moved through the air, dark purple rays of light flashed by, and before the monster could even make a sound, it crashed to the ground, its body shattered into pieces, and it met its end. With a flick of his fingers, the nearby monster let out a terrible scream, being seized by powerful magical energy and thrown into the void. As Master Chi's fingers moved through the air, dark purple rays of light flashed by, and before the monster could even make a sound, it crashed to the ground, its body shattered into pieces, and it met its end.
The common people naturally do not wish to provoke them, so upon hearing their voices, they quickly retreated to the side.
"Yes!" The burly man driving the carriage immediately led a group of followers to retreat to the back of the vehicle. From the carriage, a young woman dressed as a maid first bent down to exit, and then reached inside the carriage, bowing to assist a white-clad woman with a simple bun and a face covered by a veil to step out.
Everyone turned their heads in unison towards the source of the sound, and they saw a luxurious two-horse carriage rushing towards them. The loud shouts came from a fierce-looking coachman at the front. Just by looking at the ornate decorations of the carriage and the more than ten attendants closely following beside it, one could tell at a glance that it belonged to the family of a wealthy and prominent household on an outing
Yixian gazed at Yaoyang with an expression of infatuation, motionless as he stared at the threshold where the woman had vanished, and in a fit of anger, he gave Yaoyang a sharp knock on the head, saying irritably: "What are you still looking at now that she has left? Really!"
The sounds of insects in the wilderness began to rise and fall once more, as if recounting the secrets glimpsed in the depths of the night
The two brothers, disregarding their aching bodies, bent down to grab the shackles and ran away at full speed, disappearing in the blink of an eye. In the wilderness, only that monster remained standing there in a daze, calling out in a low voice.
"You may go down first!" A woman's voice, as beautiful and enchanting as pearls rolling on a jade plate and the tinkling of spring water, emanated from within the car, evoking deep thoughts.
With a single sound of "peng," the makeshift dwelling constructed from trees shattered, and a monster was ejected from within, suddenly appearing behind Lao Huang. The creature had a mane of blue hair and a body covered in yellow fur. Its ears were about one foot long, with a large head and big eyes that emitted a shimmering green light. Its concave nose pointed skyward and measured two feet in length, while its gaping mouth revealed four jagged fangs, unevenly arranged. Its hands were as large as screens, hanging down to its feet, likely measuring around ten feet long.
Yao Yang saw that the person was covered in blood, and it was none other than the fierce old Huang who had just threatened them to come out and check the night. He appeared terrified, stumbling and running towards Yao Yang from several paces away, when suddenly a strange howl echoed behind him.
Is that so? It seems that Jiang Shang truly does not fear power; he is indeed an extraordinary person
The horse neighed loudly as the carriage came to a sudden stop in front of the "Heavenly Destiny Pavilion," remaining perfectly still without the slightest movement, demonstrating the exceptional horsemanship of the driver.
Yao Yang opened his eyes, which had been closed in resignation, and wondered, "Huh, why isn't it attacking us anymore? It's still over there making a racket."
Oh? Dead again? Leaning on the strings, I shook my head and chuckled, "Sigh, I am used to it anyway! It's just that this time you died without even showing your face, aren't you a bit too disappointing?"
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A middle-aged man took a jade vase from his bosom, cast a spell to gather a pile of demon corpses on the ground into the vase, then used the corpses of several subordinates to conjure the appearance of the demon that had just died, and finally vanished from sight.
Yao Yang spoke with a serious expression, saying earnestly: "Xiao Yi, what do you mean? Let’s not talk about anything else, just looking at those eyes, I... this time it is definitely true! If she can get married... no, even if it means I have to work like a horse or an ox for her, I would accept it!"
At this moment, several innkeepers had already come out to welcome the guests, standing respectfully on either side of the steps in front of the inn, graciously ushering the woman inside. Shortly thereafter, a young servant placed a circular divination token beneath the nameplate of "Jiang Shang" made of sandalwood. The crowd erupted in astonishment, and before they could continue their discussions, the burly man from the back of the carriage had already led his men to disperse everyone one by one.
Yao Yang and Yi Xian were so frightened that their scalps tingled and their legs went weak, just as they were about to flee, when suddenly a person came rushing out from their dwelling, and before reaching the two, they hysterically shouted: "There are monsters, monsters are eating... eating people!"
Who was selected by Jiang Xiangshi in the first divination today
The "Heavenly Destiny Oddities Pavilion" is located on a side street facing north along Zhuque Avenue in Chaoge City, renowned for gathering extraordinary individuals from all directions. Although it is now past noon, the bustling crowd still surrounds this place tightly under the scorching sun of an autumn afternoon
Yao Yang was taken aback, and he listened intently. Soon, a wave of bloodiness wafted through the air, accompanied by a hissing sound coming from ahead. Before the two brothers could react, they heard someone scream: "Help! There is a monster..." Before the cry could finish, it fell silent, as if someone had bitten off the person's throat, swallowing both the head and the sound that had not yet escaped, an eerie and terrifying scene.
Under the dim moonlight, the furious brows and glaring eyes of the foremost figure were illuminated, fierce and terrifying. He stood with his hands clasped behind his back, seemingly floating in the void, unmistakably the "Master Chi" who had exorcised demons during the day. Behind him stood a tall and thin middle-aged man, with sparse eyebrows, small eyes, and a goatee, displaying a face full of respect.
The middle-aged man let out a light exclamation and automatically suggested, "Why not let the public leopard track them down and then capture the two of them effortlessly."
You no longer need me to teach you how to do it!" The Immortal Chi snorted coldly, his figure disappearing between the hazy moonlight and darkness, vanishing without a trace
The idle crowd from the nearby market gradually began to take a liking to this place, chattering away as they sought topics for conversation after meals. At this moment, on the divination platform in front of the establishment, beneath the sandalwood plaque named "Jiang Shang," there was only a single circular divination token placed, indicating that there were still two hexagrams remaining before today’s three hexagrams, which inevitably stirred a commotion among the onlookers
The monster finally finished devouring Lao Huang's internal organs, tossed the lifeless body aside, and revealed a bloody, menacing grin. With its two long, hairy hands, it reached out towards the two brothers. In a moment of desperation, Yi Xian cleverly performed a lazy donkey roll to evade the attack, while Yao Yang nimbly leaped and dodged the monster's grasp.
Then, the screams rose and fell, accompanied by the sound of tearing flesh. In an instant, there were howls of ghosts and wolves, and a chilling wind swept through.
Before the two brothers could raise the alarm, the monster had already seized Lao Huang, opening its gaping maw. It inhaled deeply, targeting the soft spot beneath Lao Huang's ribcage, first swallowing his heart whole. Then, it bit open Lao Huang's chest, sucking and gnawing, devouring all the fresh blood along with the intestines, liver, and lungs, leaving nothing behind. The splattering blood drenched Yaoyang and Yixian, covering them from head to toe.
With the appearance of this woman, it seemed as if the breath of the crowd was momentarily held. Although her face was concealed by a veil, it could not hide the clarity and brilliance of her bright eyes. She wore a meticulously crafted white satin dress, perfectly tailored, which accentuated her delicate and graceful figure. The sight of her slender waist, which could barely be grasped, and her finely shaped legs, revealed as she stepped down from the carriage, provided a significant visual impact. The maid leading the way, with her clear brows and beautiful features, further fueled the imagination of how stunning the young lady's appearance behind the veil must be.
The immortal Chi gazed at the figures of the two youths growing increasingly distant in the night, a grim smile tugging at the corners of his mouth
Upon witnessing such a tragic scene and smelling the nauseating stench of blood, the two men trembled in their legs and felt their bodies weaken. They thought of running, but even without the chains on their feet, they feared they could not outrun the monsters' pursuit. If they did not run, they could only stand and wait for death. With these thoughts, the brothers felt a sense of being at the end of their rope, and cold sweat drenched their bodies
At that moment, a hundred or so soldiers armed with long spears and wearing the insignia of the "Fei Residence" suddenly surged into the street, questioning and inspecting passersby, gradually making their way towards Yixian and Yaoyang.
Leaning on the strings, she gasped and scolded: "To hell with you, what time is it, and you still dare to talk back and make sarcastic remarks? Hurry up and run!"
However, the two brothers, having been weak and frail since childhood, were vastly different from the enormous monster, and after just a few exchanges, they were already in grave danger. Just as it seemed they were about to be captured by the monster, a strange howling sound suddenly echoed. Upon hearing this sound, the monster trembled and unexpectedly stood still.
Recalling the horrific scene of the monster devouring people last night, a chill rose in Yaoyang's heart, causing him to shiver involuntarily, and the earlier sense of awe vanished without a trace. The two brothers had run for their lives last night, finally escaping from the monster's claws. Later, they simply smashed the shackles on their feet and stealthily made their way to Zhuque Street, hoping to take the opportunity to slip out of the city, just in time to witness the scene in front of the life-and-death hall.
The Immortal Chi said in a deep voice: "These two individuals possess extraordinary talents. If our plan can gain their assistance this time, it will surely yield twice the result with half the effort. Therefore, I deliberately let them go; all of this is the will of heaven!"
Yixian grabbed Yaoyang's clothes and said in a harsh tone: "Stop dreaming! We don't even have time to escape, and you're still thinking about this and that. Are you still harboring hopes after the death star has not faded? If we get caught again, getting beaten up would be a minor issue, but if we are forced to go back to that hellish place to work, I suggest you get cozy with that monster!"
The burly man jumped out of the car, then opened the car door and said very respectfully, "Please, miss, get out of the car!"
Yaoyang and Yixian were filled with trepidation, having been frightened into disarray, leaving them no leisure to engage in idle chatter. They paid no heed to the soldiers' intentions and fled in a panic, darting into a nearby alley. To their surprise, it turned out to be a dead end. The two brothers looked around in a flurry, and in their haste, they climbed over a not particularly high stone wall, landing in the back garden of a courtyard.
Amidst the bustling discussions of the crowd, a sudden clatter of hooves was heard from afar, accompanied by a harsh shout: "Pedestrians, step aside!"
All eyes immediately turned to the carriage, eager to see who it was that had arrived.
No, that Young Master You was driven out by Master Jiang, and the last one to enter was a young boy whose mother was gravely ill
No need, everything will be arranged by the true self!" The True Man Chi said: "Just speed up the process of the 'Gathering Spirit Cauldron' to collect souls and spirits. As long as on the fourteenth day of the seventh month, you can invite Daji to the Fei residence to appreciate the treasures, the flawless plan of the true self can be successfully implemented!
The middle-aged man furrowed his brow and said: "Although in recent days I can gather the souls of most newly deceased slaves, it is best to use a demon body that has formed over a hundred years as a guide for the 'Spirit Gathering Cauldron' in order to refine the most powerful 'Spirit Essence Blood Fat'. However, it seems that the 'Demon Moon Dream Tomb' has already become aware of this, making it difficult for me to deceive small demons for the purpose of refining the fat. I am very concerned that it will be challenging to refine the 'Spirit Essence Blood Fat' before July 14!"
Yao Yang covered his head and cried out in pain, finally waking up, yet he still murmured to himself: "Wow... dead, dead! It's truly beautiful!"
At this moment, the two had already moved not far from the place where the others were keeping vigil. Under the moonlight, everything in the distance seemed to become hazy and indistinct. Yi Xian suddenly stopped and asked in confusion, "Xiao Yang, do you hear any sounds?"
What is there to be afraid of! That Chizhen person has already set up some kind of Five Thunder Altar, hasn't he?" Just as he was speaking, a sudden gust of night wind blew in, accompanied by a mournful sound, resembling the cries of ghosts. Although Yaoyang was tough-talking, he couldn't help but shiver at that moment and quickened his pace, gritting his teeth and saying: "It's all that damned 'Green-haired Turtle's' fault, as if he has a grudge against us from a past life, forcing us to stand guard at night. Bah, Old Huang and the others are no good either. To hell with them! It's one thing for them to be afraid of dying themselves, but they even teamed up with others to force us out for night patrols. They deserve to be eaten by the monsters!"
The middle-aged man asked in confusion: "Gong Bao does not understand, since the intention is to create momentum for Fei Zhong to value the status of the respected one, why then let these two young men go?"