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The Eerie Energy emanating from the Soul Demon was something I had encountered twice before. Each time it appeared, the surrounding environment was affected, not to mention Mulan. Even I could feel it distinctly! So when exactly did it manifest in Xu Zhi's room? Why had we been completely unaware of it before?
I pondered this mystery, but now was not the time to dwell on it. I grabbed Xu Zhi and we practically sprinted down the stairs.
Fortunately! Big Mouth Lee was unharmed!
However, it was clear that he had just gone through a fierce battle. His clothes were torn in several places, with at least four or five deep scratches, each one raw and bloody. He was resting against a nearby streetlamp.
I rushed over to help Big Mouth Lee up and asked him what had happened.
At that moment, he had been asleep in the car seat. Big Mouth Lee was the type who could sleep anywhere; just give him a brick and he'd be out cold. Who would have thought that he woke up because he needed to pee? As soon as he regained consciousness, he felt the temperature drop significantly around him. Startled, he opened his eyes just in time to see two Demons floating toward him, claws bared. Terrified, he jumped up and ended up wetting himself. Luckily, thanks to the pure yang essence of his urine, he wasn't caught off guard and managed to escape unscathed.
According to Big Mouth Lee, once he started fighting those two Demons, he unleashed a torrent of urine and even used his finger's blood to kill one Yin Puppet. He seemed quite proud of himself as he recounted this.
From his description, I realized that those two Dirty Things attacking him were indeed the vengeful spirits of the two murdered girls!
The Soul Demon needed to collect ten Yin Puppets to evolve into a Soul Demon King. Now that we had dealt with the four Yin Puppets it had just created, I estimated that this would deal a significant blow to the Soul Demon King. It likely wouldn't dare come after me again for a while. However, I couldn't let my guard down; it might become even more desperate in its attempts to regain strength and could potentially harm others even more severely. I figured we needed to strengthen our defenses; otherwise, things could get out of hand.
At this point, we were all injured and it wasn't wise to linger here. After exchanging a few words, we drove to the hospital.
After registering and getting our wounds treated, we emerged from the hospital with the sky already brightening.
Given everything that had happened, I initially wanted Xu Zhi to stay at the hotel with me so we could look out for each other since she was likely being targeted by the Soul Demon now. I felt uneasy about her going home alone. But this foolish woman was surprisingly bold; after I left, she completely ignored my advice and insisted on going home because she couldn't sleep elsewhere. Besides, with the Soul Demon severely injured by me, it probably wouldn't be able to find her for a while. So she declined my offer and hurriedly took a taxi home after dropping us off at the hotel.
After tossing and turning all night, I was indeed exhausted. Since learning Killing Intent, my physical condition had improved somewhat; the issue of insufficient energy was slightly resolved, but I still felt weak and couldn't handle a night of staying up late. So, after Xu Zhi left, I pulled the curtains and prepared to sleep. To my surprise, Big Mouth Lee suddenly spoke up, "Zai, I think Xu Zhi might be problematic."
I paused. Big Mouth Lee was casually fiddling with his toes. "She's a femme fatale! My Fortune Telling is no joke; her behavior definitely falls under the category of strange omens. From the moment she appeared, I felt something was off about her—there were too many doubts surrounding her. I've been thinking about it, and the more I pondered, the more I felt something was wrong!"
Oh wow! This fool suddenly sounded so professional; forgive me for underestimating him all along!
However, I wasn't in the mood to tease him. This idiot could turn paint into a dye house and could blow up a cow if given one. I had gained some experience now. So, I replied seriously, "Don't worry; your skills are unparalleled in history. If there's any profound truth to uncover, please enlighten me!"
Big Mouth Lee chuckled for a while before saying, "This Xu Zhi is the host of the Yokai Lantern Game, but she's not the first one to encounter trouble—that's a significant point of suspicion! You suspect her because she carries the Descendant Talisman made from Willow Wood Can Exorcise Evil, which allowed her to escape being the first victim. But I've just reviewed my understanding of Taoist Sect Descendant Talismans; their effectiveness is actually very limited. They are primarily used by women who have undergone abortions to protect themselves from the lingering souls of their aborted children. They can ward off spirits but are ineffective against more malevolent souls, let alone Soul Demons. So I believe her ability to avoid being the first victim has nothing directly to do with the Descendant Talisman!"
I nodded. "That's indeed a point I've struggled to understand. However, doubting her solely based on that seems a bit arbitrary. It's not only Taoist Sect items that can have protective effects; many times, things people carry unintentionally can serve that purpose as well. For example, some people like to wear red underwear; this has protective properties! Similarly, when women have their period, the blood they shed is considered Dirty Things that malevolent entities avoid touching. So generally, when women are on their period, evil spirits tend to retreat!"
"I see your point. If we only consider that aspect, I wouldn't suspect her either."
Big Mouth Lee suddenly dropped his playful demeanor and said seriously, "Zai, don't you think she's too calm? Her composure rivals yours when dealing with malevolent spirits—that's what truly makes me suspicious of her. Think back to how you reacted when you first encountered Dirty Things."
I was instantly taken aback!
My first encounter with Dirty Things? That would probably be the night I finished collecting the Azure Dark Sword!
Although some time had passed since then, every time I recalled that experience, I felt a chill run down my spine. At that moment, I was panicked and nearly fell apart!!!
Thinking back to my state at that time and comparing it with Xu Zhi's demeanor—it seemed she really was far too calm!
From the moment I found her, she remained so calm that she hardly seemed like an ordinary person encountering a supernatural event!
For instance, last night, if anyone had seen that Demon sitting on the windowsill, cackling away, they would have been scared out of their wits! If it were me, I would have jumped out of bed and run for my life! But Xu Zhi? She was unhurried, even leisurely putting on her shoes and socks, far more composed than Zhengyang!
And just now, knowing full well that those Dirty Things had set their sights on her, she still insisted on going home. If it were someone else, they would cling to me like a lifeline! Moreover, the two reasons she gave me for going home were utterly flimsy. With her life on the line, she was still worried about whether she could sleep or not?
I wouldn’t have thought much of it if I hadn’t reflected on it; but once I did, I realized that Xu Zhi was full of mysteries!
“Do you understand now?”
Big Mouth Lee immediately laughed. “That idiot of hers acts as if she’s certain she won’t be in any danger. Even a thief would feel guilty; how can we not be suspicious?”
I nodded and went straight over to Big Mouth Lee. “Bro! You should get some rest first. We’ll continue working tonight. I've made up my mind; tonight, we’ll sneak over to Xu Zhi’s house and check things out. There’s definitely something off about this woman!”
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