The scene just now of Lu Ren dealing with the Yin Demon completely exceeded Landlord Chen’s imagination, even causing a giant bird’s apparition from the high temperature of his body’s molecular activity.
He and his maid were dumbfounded!
Seeing Lu Ren’s gaze sweeping over, Landlord Chen swallowed his saliva nervously, forcing a smile on his face, his voice quivering, "I... I just got up to use the restroom due to nature’s call in the middle of the night, and I accidentally saw it."
The bulging muscles on Lu Ren’s body slowly relaxed, yet he still looked formidable, like a fierce spirit ready to devour someone, especially with his expression full of killing intent after being disgusted by the Yin Demon, making one’s heart tremble with fear.
Landlord Chen was terrified that Lu Ren might get carried away with his killing and accidentally slaughter him too.
Lu Ren nodded slightly and remarked, "There are big events happening in Chentai City lately; it’s best for you to stay indoors."
"I know, I know! I recently bought some Demon-Exorcising Talismans from the Demon Extermination Bureau and already stuck them on my door. I’ll take my leave and go to sleep then."
Landlord Chen shuffled away shakily, closing the door tightly, his heart racing after being frightened tonight, especially seeing Lu Ren tackling the Yin Demon on the courtyard wall. How terrifying it was that he wouldn’t be able to get a good night’s sleep for days.
Lu Ren withdrew his gaze, nimbly climbing the wall back into his courtyard, then turned around and entered the house, closing the door tightly behind him.
After waiting a long time and confirming no other incidents occurred, a trace of heaviness flashed in Lu Ren’s eyes.
The fact that nothing happened was the biggest event; given such commotion, it’s impossible for the government or the Demon Extermination Bureau not to send people to check it out.
Lately, the Demon Extermination Bureau distributed many Demon-Exorcising Talismans inside the buildings along the street and railway, yet there were no intentions to evacuate the crowd.
Nevertheless, not a single sound was heard, not even a faint noise.
Something’s not right!
In Lu Ren’s perception, it seemed like Chentai City had fallen into an enigmatic silence, even the very air turned heavy.
Vaguely, Lu Ren heard noises coming from the street—strange laughter, sharp cries, and grumbling deep breathing sounds.
It was chaotic and disorderly!
A sudden loud noise made Lu Ren instinctively clutch the long sword at his waist, only to realize it was far from his location, which made him relax a bit.
Listening to the noise, it seemed to come from the city gate.
As the commotion on the street grew louder, Lu Ren quickly turned to the window. This room faced the street, and through the window, he could see what was happening on the street.
Peeking out through the corner of the window paper, Lu Ren couldn’t help but change his expression slightly.
He saw gusts of Yin wind swirling up on the street, emitting strange sounds, including crying, laughter, and shrill screaming.
What changed Lu Ren’s expression was the physical monsters there. According to the Demon Extermination Bureau, these were called Demon Ghosts!
Standing three to four meters tall, with horns on their heads and covered in a dark cyan hue like ghosts, walking like a rolling wheel burning with green flames, these grotesque beings moved leisurely down the street.
Hundreds of ghosts walking at night?!
Lu Ren was deeply shaken, for these beings carried waves of Yin energy trying to burrow into human bones, making him very uncomfortable.
He silently moved away from the window paper hole, knowing that excessive curiosity might trap him in a dangerous situation, especially when his arms were injured.
Since these demon ghosts weren’t actively attacking the houses on both sides of the street, he wouldn’t provoke them. Even if they attacked the houses, as long as they didn’t attack his, he could keep his role as an observer.
After all, he had two more days before he could leave here; getting involved would bring no benefits and might even jeopardize him.
The technique for gathering Qi and blood in this world had been collected, albeit the basics, but many things evolved from these foundations. Even though due to physical and racial constitution reasons he couldn’t practice the Qi and blood gathering technique of this world, with the scientific level of the real world it might be modifiable.
As for Lu Ren, he only needed to ensure his continuous advancement. As his strength increased, his fist technique became more exquisite, and a strong Martial Arts Family would inevitably require a powerful team to support him, allowing him to practice without distraction.
Only a few loose cultivators in Martial Arts could grow strong.
The superior martial traditions are often from large houses with many businesses sustaining them, forming intricate networks of relationships through martial practice.
But in any case, they are never as powerful as those backed by a country.
Even though there are times for stability maintenance tasks, for Lu Ren, defending oneself while contributing a small part is also required.
Lu Ren flipped onto the bed, swallowed a Highly Concentrated Nutrient Pill, and began controlling the muscle contraction of his arms, trying to suppress his wound.
Fortunately, these wounds were very small, not causing any serious consequences, mostly the capillaries were ruptured.
This made him unable to maintain peak combat strength, and recklessly using his body at its peak might render his arms useless.
Lu Ren did not wish for that.
Time slowly passed by.
After waiting for what seemed forever, Lu Ren finally opened his eyes, his expression heavy. At least eight hours had passed, and it should be daylight, yet it remained dark, and the dim light made the surrounding buildings look like shadowy monsters.
If it weren’t for his martial talent, an ordinary person would be shivering in fear in such an environment, their limbs going soft.
Will the day ever break?!
Lu Ren also noticed the environment growing colder, the temperature steadily dropping.
As time passed, a loud noise came from outside, causing Lu Ren’s expression to shift slightly, as if something had broken, followed by the roar and laugh of a demon ghost.
The screams and cries of humans echoed.
With the strengthening chill, the Demon-Exorcising Talismans seemed to falter, with ghosts starting to attack buildings.
Before Lu Ren could think further, a large noise burst forth with a ’crash’, as a fist smashed the wall beside Lu Ren into fragments.
Lu Ren jumped like a startled cat, darting out nimbly like an agile cat, breaking through the window and landing in the courtyard.
"Ding, a Cyan Ghost suddenly attacked, and you successfully dodged it in time. Your Agility Attribute skill level +2."
Lu Ren looked warily at the huge cyan-black hand, the size of a fan, with its long, sharp nails and muscular forearm visible.
It was a fist of a Demon Ghost!
It seemed to have caught his scent.
With a loud rumble, Lu Ren gloomily watched as the house he had lived in for nearly a month collapsed.