"Xiaoqi, don't just eat vegetables, have some spare ribs too!" Aunt picked up a piece of spare rib and put it into Lin Qiyue's bowl.
Lin Qiyue smiled, "Thank you, Aunt."
"Today is a great day, eat more, don't worry about saving money for Aunt!"
"I know, Aunt. A Jin, you should eat more too. You're in the growing stage now..."
A Jin?
A Jin!"
Lin Qiyue looked at Yang Jin, who was lost in thought, and called twice.
"Huh? Oh, I'll eat now!" Yang Jin snapped back, scratching his head.
"This child, why is he so absent-minded? Mouth is even pickier today? Won't eat meat even though it's there?" Aunt gave Yang Jin a disapproving look and added more meat to his bowl.
"A Jin might be under too much homework pressure," Lin Qiyue said with a smile, picking up the bone she just finished gnawing, looking around with a hint of confusion.
Aunt also snapped out of it, surprised, "Strange, where's Little Black? Normally, he's the most active during meals. Now, he's nowhere to be seen even with bones to eat?"
As if hearing someone call its name, Little Black poked its head out from the balcony and barked.
"Woof!"
Lin Qiyue waved the bone in the air, signaling Little Black to come over, but Little Black seemed to be hesitating, looking at the bone, then glancing outside as if in a dilemma.
"What's wrong with this little guy today?" Aunt questioned.
After hesitating for a moment, Lin Qiyue stood up, carrying the bone, walked to the balcony, and gently patted Little Black's head, speaking softly:
"What's wrong with you? Huh? Is there something outside?"
Lin Qiyue threw the bone on the ground while Little Black was busy gnawing on it. He stood up and looked outside.
In the vast dark night, apart from the pouring rain, there was nothing.
Even the distant residential buildings had no lights, the world was so quiet as if only endless rain remained.
"Weird, there's nothing at all..."
Lin Qiyue mumbled, about to turn away when suddenly, several noises came from outside, like someone tapping on the window.
Lin Qiyue turned to look, only to find a small bat outside the window.
The bat seemed soaked by the rain, continuously hitting the window as if trying to find a place to shelter.
Lin Qiyue's eyes gradually lit up.
Thinking about it, he hadn't used the ability to communicate with nocturnal creatures given by the Night Dancer. It was rare to encounter a bat, and it seemed like a good opportunity...
So, Lin Qiyue stood quietly by the window, staring at the bat.
"Xiaoqi! What are you doing there? Come back and eat; the food is getting cold," Aunt called when she saw Lin Qiyue lost in thought.
But Lin Qiyue stood like a statue, unmoving.
Just as Aunt was about to say something more, Lin Qiyue suddenly turned around, and his eyes trembled!
He rushed to the door, put on his shoes in a hurry.
"Xiaoqi, what are you doing? It's dark outside, and it's raining so heavily. Why are you going out?" Aunt, confused, asked.
"I remembered something important; I'll be back in a moment."
"Silly child, what are you saying? It's dark outside, and it's pouring. Why go out now?"
"There's something important! I'll be back when it's done!"
As Aunt stood there, puzzled, Lin Qiyue had already put on his shoes, hastily opened the door, and prepared to go out.
At this moment, Yang Jin's voice suddenly sounded.
"Bro, it's pouring outside. It's better not to go."
"No, I must go."
"Some things, even if they're essential, someone else can handle them. The Earth will still rotate even if you leave. Don't be too worried."
"But there are things I must do." Lin Qiyue took a deep breath, forced a smile, "Don't worry too much. It's just a small matter. Once it's resolved, I'll come back.
After all, it's rare to have such a delicious meal. I can't bear to waste it.
I'm leaving."
Lin Qiyue quickly closed the door, putting on his shoes, and rushed downstairs.
As Lin Qiyue got farther away, Aunt suddenly reacted, quickly walked to the door, and shouted down:
"Silly child! It's raining so heavily outside, at least take an umbrella!"
In the corridor, Lin Qiyue's footsteps gradually faded, and there was no response.
Aunt sighed helplessly, returned to her seat, and suddenly felt that the meal in front of her was no longer appetizing.
As for Yang Jin, he sat quietly, gazing at the heavy rain outside the window, silent.
...
In the rain.
Crackle, crackle, crackle!
Zhao Kongcheng clicked the lighter a few times; the spark just ignited was extinguished by the pouring rain.
Holding the cigarette in his mouth, he sighed with some helplessness.
Today's luck... really isn't good.
"Jie!!"
Not far away, the Ghost-Faced King stood like a rain-soaked demon, its presence creating immense pressure!
The Ghost-Faced King looked significantly different from the ordinary Ghost-Faced Men. It was much larger in size, resembling a small mountain from a distance.
Not only that, while ordinary Ghost-Faced Men walked on all fours like animals, the Ghost-Faced King stood on two feet, head held high. If one ignored the pale ghost face and the crimson long tongue, it resembled a human.
But despite its fearsome appearance, the Ghost-Faced King was covered in knife wounds. Each cut seemed to be engraved into its flesh, drenching its body in fresh blood.
Zhao Kongcheng observed the wounds on the Ghost-Faced King's body, clicked his tongue, and muttered:
"The captain is fierce... actually injured it so severely. Seems like he held back during our sparring sessions...
A monster in the 'Chuan' realm, even when heavily wounded, is still on a monstrous level.
Don't know how many moves I can hold against it in its hands."
Zhao Kongcheng murmured, reaching his hand to his shoulder, gripping the handle of the straight knife, and slowly pulling it out...
The pale blue blade cut through the rain, emitting a faint hum.
A heavy rain, a cigarette,
A cloak, a straight knife!
The Ghost-Faced King stared at Zhao Kongcheng, its crimson tongue rolling, eyes showing a bloodthirsty desire!
In an instant, both of them moved!
Zhao Kongcheng, holding the straight knife, shot out like an arrow, his eyes cold, a murderous intent emanating from him!
His speed was fast, but the Ghost-Faced King was faster!
Its massive body crashed through the rain curtain, its ghastly face contorted as if a hunter had just spotted its prey, unable to contain its excitement!
Dang! Dang! Dang!
The moment their figures collided, the sharp and harsh sounds of three consecutive clashes
between gold and iron tore through the rain curtain, claws and blade meeting, creating dazzling sparks!
Zhao Kongcheng, a true master of close combat, accurately aimed three precise strikes at the Ghost-Faced King's vital points, yet it was blocked by the Ghost-Faced King's even faster movements.
After just three strikes, Zhao Kongcheng was sent flying by the Ghost-Faced King's terrifying strength, landing in a muddy puddle.
The gap between them was too vast.
One was a 'Chuan' realm monster, a mythological creature with the qualities of the Forbidden Territory and terrifying physical abilities.
The other was a mere mortal with skills and experience.
Zhao Kongcheng climbed up from the mud, spat out the wet cigarette in his mouth, cursing:
"Damn, so what if it's a mythological creature? So what if it's strong?"
The Ghost-Faced King roared at Zhao Kongcheng, its voice thunderous like a storm!
"Roar! Roar! Roar!"
Approaching, with the Ghost-Faced King as the center, a massive and ferocious ghost face gradually appeared on the ground...
Zhao Kongcheng's expression changed instantly.
"Forbidden Sequence 176, 'Ghost Face Manifestation'."
"Xiaoqi, don't just eat vegetables, have some spare ribs too!" Aunt picked up a piece of spare rib and put it into Lin Qiyue's bowl.
Lin Qiyue smiled, "Thank you, Aunt."
"Today is a great day, eat more, don't worry about saving money for Aunt!"
"I know, Aunt. A Jin, you should eat more too. You're in the growing stage now..."
A Jin?
A Jin!"
Lin Qiyue looked at Yang Jin, who was lost in thought, and called twice.
"Huh? Oh, I'll eat now!" Yang Jin snapped back, scratching his head.
"This child, why is he so absent-minded? Mouth is even pickier today? Won't eat meat even though it's there?" Aunt gave Yang Jin a disapproving look and added more meat to his bowl.
"A Jin might be under too much homework pressure," Lin Qiyue said with a smile, picking up the bone she just finished gnawing, looking around with a hint of confusion.
Aunt also snapped out of it, surprised, "Strange, where's Little Black? Normally, he's the most active during meals. Now, he's nowhere to be seen even with bones to eat?"
As if hearing someone call its name, Little Black poked its head out from the balcony and barked.
"Woof!"
Lin Qiyue waved the bone in the air, signaling Little Black to come over, but Little Black seemed to be hesitating, looking at the bone, then glancing outside as if in a dilemma.
"What's wrong with this little guy today?" Aunt questioned.
After hesitating for a moment, Lin Qiyue stood up, carrying the bone, walked to the balcony, and gently patted Little Black's head, speaking softly:
"What's wrong with you? Huh? Is there something outside?"
Lin Qiyue threw the bone on the ground while Little Black was busy gnawing on it. He stood up and looked outside.
In the vast dark night, apart from the pouring rain, there was nothing.
Even the distant residential buildings had no lights, the world was so quiet as if only endless rain remained.
"Weird, there's nothing at all..."
Lin Qiyue mumbled, about to turn away when suddenly, several noises came from outside, like someone tapping on the window.
Lin Qiyue turned to look, only to find a small bat outside the window.
The bat seemed soaked by the rain, continuously hitting the window as if trying to find a place to shelter.
Lin Qiyue's eyes gradually lit up.
Thinking about it, he hadn't used the ability to communicate with nocturnal creatures given by the Night Dancer. It was rare to encounter a bat, and it seemed like a good opportunity...
So, Lin Qiyue stood quietly by the window, staring at the bat.
"Xiaoqi! What are you doing there? Come back and eat; the food is getting cold," Aunt called when she saw Lin Qiyue lost in thought.
But Lin Qiyue stood like a statue, unmoving.
Just as Aunt was about to say something more, Lin Qiyue suddenly turned around, and his eyes trembled!
He rushed to the door, put on his shoes in a hurry.
"Xiaoqi, what are you doing? It's dark outside, and it's raining so heavily. Why are you going out?" Aunt, confused, asked.
"I remembered something important; I'll be back in a moment."
"Silly child, what are you saying? It's dark outside, and it's pouring. Why go out now?"
"There's something important! I'll be back when it's done!"
As Aunt stood there, puzzled, Lin Qiyue had already put on his shoes, hastily opened the door, and prepared to go out.
At this moment, Yang Jin's voice suddenly sounded.
"Bro, it's pouring outside. It's better not to go."
"No, I must go."
"Some things, even if they're essential, someone else can handle them. The Earth will still rotate even if you leave. Don't be too worried."
"But there are things I must do." Lin Qiyue took a deep breath, forced a smile, "Don't worry too much. It's just a small matter. Once it's resolved, I'll come back.
After all, it's rare to have such a delicious meal. I can't bear to waste it.
I'm leaving."
Lin Qiyue quickly closed the door, putting on his shoes, and rushed downstairs.
As Lin Qiyue got farther away, Aunt suddenly reacted, quickly walked to the door, and shouted down:
"Silly child! It's raining so heavily outside, at least take an umbrella!"
In the corridor, Lin Qiyue's footsteps gradually faded, and there was no response.
Aunt sighed helplessly, returned to her seat, and suddenly felt that the meal in front of her was no longer appetizing.
As for Yang Jin, he sat quietly, gazing at the heavy rain outside the window, silent.
...
In the rain.
Crackle, crackle, crackle!
Zhao Kongcheng clicked the lighter a few times; the spark just ignited was extinguished by the pouring rain.
Holding the cigarette in his mouth, he sighed with some helplessness.
Today's luck... really isn't good.
"Jie!!"
Not far away, the Ghost-Faced King stood like a rain-soaked demon, its presence creating immense pressure!
The Ghost-Faced King looked significantly different from the ordinary Ghost-Faced Men. It was much larger in size, resembling a small mountain from a distance.
Not only that, while ordinary Ghost-Faced Men walked on all fours like animals, the Ghost-Faced King stood on two feet, head held high. If one ignored the pale ghost face and the crimson long tongue, it resembled a human.
But despite its fearsome appearance, the Ghost-Faced King was covered in knife wounds. Each cut seemed to be engraved into its flesh, drenching its body in fresh blood.
Zhao Kongcheng observed the wounds on the Ghost-Faced King's body, clicked his tongue, and muttered:
"The captain is fierce... actually injured it so severely. Seems like he held back during our sparring sessions...
A monster in the 'Chuan' realm, even when heavily wounded, is still on a monstrous level.
Don't know how many moves I can hold against it in its hands."
Zhao Kongcheng murmured, reaching his hand to his shoulder, gripping the handle of the straight knife, and slowly pulling it out...
The pale blue blade cut through the rain, emitting a faint hum.
A heavy rain, a cigarette,
A cloak, a straight knife!
The Ghost-Faced King stared at Zhao Kongcheng, its crimson tongue rolling, eyes showing a bloodthirsty desire!
In an instant, both of them moved!
Zhao Kongcheng, holding the straight knife, shot out like an arrow, his eyes cold, a murderous intent emanating from him!
His speed was fast, but the Ghost-Faced King was faster!
Its massive body crashed through the rain curtain, its ghastly face contorted as if a hunter had just spotted its prey, unable to contain its excitement!
Dang! Dang! Dang!
The moment their figures collided, the sharp and harsh sounds of three consecutive clashes
between gold and iron tore through the rain curtain, claws and blade meeting, creating dazzling sparks!
Zhao Kongcheng, a true master of close combat, accurately aimed three precise strikes at the Ghost-Faced King's vital points, yet it was blocked by the Ghost-Faced King's even faster movements.
After just three strikes, Zhao Kongcheng was sent flying by the Ghost-Faced King's terrifying strength, landing in a muddy puddle.
The gap between them was too vast.
One was a 'Chuan' realm monster, a mythological creature with the qualities of the Forbidden Territory and terrifying physical abilities.
The other was a mere mortal with skills and experience.
Zhao Kongcheng climbed up from the mud, spat out the wet cigarette in his mouth, cursing:
"Damn, so what if it's a mythological creature? So what if it's strong?"
The Ghost-Faced King roared at Zhao Kongcheng, its voice thunderous like a storm!
"Roar! Roar! Roar!"
Approaching, with the Ghost-Faced King as the center, a massive and ferocious ghost face gradually appeared on the ground...
Zhao Kongcheng's expression changed instantly.
"Forbidden Sequence 176, 'Ghost Face Manifestation'."
