49: Chapter 49: Do You Really Want to Listen?
49: Chapter 49: Do You Really Want to Listen?
Having returned to where Xiao Shun was, Zhang Xiaoman pushed him again, feeling somewhat speechless.
This guy is a doctor; how could his mental fortitude be so poor?
Looking up, Zhang Xiaoman glanced again in the direction from which the monsters had come, a hint of apprehension in his eyes.
He extended his hand to make a mark on the map on his phone, circling the general area, planning to come back and check it out the next day.
As for now, he decided it was best to head back and resupply.
Today’s encounter had introduced Zhang Xiaoman to a completely new type of monster.
This creature, called by the System as the Bone-eating Demon, not only possessed a type of invisibility camouflage but also had a strong resistance to Holy Water, which he found very problematic.
However difficult, Zhang Xiaoman still wasn’t planning to give up on that place, considering that two types of monsters had appeared in this forest sequentially, he felt it was very likely that there was a Space Node present.
Checking the time, it had been less than five minutes since the call ended.
Su Fu’s people would probably take a while longer to arrive.
Zhang Xiaoman found a large tree to lean against and stood watch, focussing intently in the direction from which the monsters had come, on guard for any that might appear again.
Although the likelihood was small, those semi-transparent monsters were too peculiar, and with their needle-thin limbs, if they approached quietly, it would be very difficult to notice them.
After waiting for about ten more minutes, sudden rustling footsteps came from the other end of the forest.
Zhang Xiaoman turned to look and saw seven or eight security guards and medical staff running towards him.
Even from a distance, Zhang Xiaoman heard Xiao Hei’s excited shout.
“Brother Hei, Captain Wu, you’ve arrived.”
He went forward to greet the two men, pointing at Xiao Shun, who was still lying on the ground:
“I’ll leave this guy to you.
When he wakes up, remember to tell him not to blabber about.
I’ll be leaving first.”
Wu Feng quickly said, “Please wait a moment, Master Pei!
Su mentioned he’d like to invite you back for a bit to express his thanks personally.”
Zhang Xiaoman paused mid-step, pondered for a moment, and then nodded agreeably.
Stopping by again wouldn’t hurt; he had almost run out of energy, with only 4 points left, not even enough to use a common Skill.
And at the Su family’s place, there should still be some residual energy left from yesterday that hadn’t been fully absorbed, which would serve as a good replenishment for him.
Of course, if Su Fu insisted on giving him a thank-you fee, he wouldn’t be too keen to refuse and would reluctantly accept it.
An hour later, inside the Su Mansion.
Su Fu, looking at Xiao Shun who had his wounds treated, couldn’t help but want to scold him.
However, seeing that he was still unconscious, he had to let it go.
Zhang, I can’t believe that in just two days, you’ve helped me out tremendously twice.
Su Fu said with a smile and, as if he smelled something, added,
“Why don’t you stay and have dinner with us tonight, Mr.
I see you’re a man who enjoys a good drink.
I’ve got a bottle of fine wine a friend gave me; let’s not go home until we’re both drunk.”
Zhang Xiaoman was initially stunned, but after realizing what was said, he quickly waved his hand:
“You’re too kind, Mr.
You might not believe it, but this smell of alcohol on me was accidentally splashed on; I don’t actually drink.
There’s no need for dinner.”
“Today, I mainly came to see if there are still lingering Parasitic Spirits here.
If there are, I’ll take the opportunity to cleanse them to prevent any further impact on you all.”
When Su Fu heard his home might still have residual energy, his expression tensed up, and he looked around before asking,
Zhang, can you check if there’s still anything unclean here?”
Zhang Xiaoman then assumed a detecting stance, and after a long moment, he sighed and said,
“Fortunately, I came to check again today.
There indeed are some that slipped through.
Su, step back; I’ll disperse them.”
At that time, apart from Xiao Shun, who was still unconscious, it was just the two of them in the room.
After Su Fu stepped back two meters, Zhang Xiaoman then raised his hand and activated his Soul Absorption Technique Skill.
The next moment, streams of air surged from all directions towards Zhang Xiaoman, then entered his body, the breeze arriving as expected, albeit a bit more gentle than before.
This time, the Duration was much shorter, and after Zhang Xiaoman withdrew his hand, he saw that his energy had only increased by 4 points, feeling somewhat disappointed.
“It’s done, this place has been thoroughly cleansed, Mr.
Su; now you can truly rest easy.”
By his side, Su Fu walked back over, and although it was already the third time he had witnessed such a scene, he still found it unbelievable, his reverence for Zhang Xiaoman not only unchanged but increased even more.
“Brother Xiao Man, I really can’t thank you enough; you’ve done me such a great service, I don’t even know what to say.
Here’s a Crystal VIP card from Crystal Plaza, an industry invested in by our Su family.”
“With this card, all purchases made in Light Blue are free of charge.
Please accept it, Mr.
Zhang, if you don’t mind.”
Zhang Xiaoman looked at the luxurious card being handed to him, then stepped back.
He hadn’t come here for Su Fu’s thanks, just to reconfirm the situation here.
However, Su Fu was too persistent, unwilling to rest without giving away the card.
Unable to dissuade him, Zhang Xiaoman reluctantly accepted it.
After the pleasantries, Su Fu suddenly remembered something Zhang had mentioned earlier and couldn’t help but ask curiously,
Zhang, earlier I heard you mention Alien Species, are those what we’ve encountered these last two days?
Are there many of these things?
Could you tell me more about them?”
Zhang Xiaoman froze; the term Alien Species was something he had just made up on the spot, not expecting Su Fu to take it seriously.
However, having said it, he had to cover his tracks, so he spoke solemnly,
“Alien Species, indeed, is a general term… But Mr.
Su, are you sure you want to hear about this?
Some things, once known, cannot be unchanged.”
Hearing this, Su Fu’s face stiffened, and Zhang Xiaoman’s words made him hesitate.
He unconsciously wanted to say forget it.
But the words of resignation, at the tip of his tongue, just couldn’t be spoken,
As if voicing them, he would lose some crucial opportunity, leaving him feeling deeply uncomfortable.