Susan arrived, driven by Tao Xue Kai, as Susan was again half-drunk.
Susan sat on a large tree stump, rubbing her throbbing temples, and squinted up at the hillside that had been cleared with a single slash. Then, she looked at He Li and Bai Fei.
"Are you two alright?" she asked.
Both shook their heads, indicating they were fine.
"That's good. Let's go. We'll leave this to the logistics department; they'll handle it."
Susan seemed uninterested in everything that had happened here, with the only noteworthy aspect being the reason for Lu Xiang Nan's demonization.
The logistics department was left to deal with the aftermath, including the surrounding trees, shattered stone bricks, and the collection of ashes from the zombies and demons on the ground, as well as Lu Xiang Nan's demonized body.
On the way back, Bai Fei drove, and they discussed the details of the recent battle in the car.
Bai Fei had little to say. He had pinned the soul to the ground, then encased it in spiritual energy, and finally cut it down with a single strike.
He Li was much more cautious. He only said that Lu Xiang Nan had been terrified to death by gravity. He couldn't possibly say that he actually had several bodyguards who had killed Lu Xiang Nan, and that Chen Sui hadn't had enough fun and wanted to kill Brother Fei too, just for kicks.
After saying that, Bai Fei would probably go mad.
So, He Li briefly described his own combat, mainly expressing his doubts.
After He Li voiced his concerns, the car fell silent.
The three people other than He Li, including Susan, unconsciously held their breath. Whether it was the first or the more terrifying second hypothesis, it would bring immeasurable disaster to Binhai City.
A moment later,
Susan spoke, "Everything will wait for the logistics department's inspection report. We'll discuss it after Sister Jiang and Min Liang conduct their investigations and comparisons."
"Regardless of whether Lu Xiang Nan became a demon before or after his death, the thing that turned him into a demon is the most dangerous."
Susan took a deep breath and said in a deep voice, "It has effectively taken all the people of Binhai City hostage."
This incident had not been tense, but it was sudden.
Compared to the grand demon wars, this kind of subtle threat, like a plague, was the most deadly.
Because there was no target.
The Spirit Management Association was in a state of blindness; they could only be led by the nose.
The potential danger loomed over them like a dark cloud, refusing to dissipate.
The Spirit Management Association's car slowly drove into the city, merging into the rolling traffic, heading towards the Spirit Management Association building.
And at this moment,
On the rooftop of another building,
A small round table, a rattan chair, and a cushion.
A glass of red wine was placed on the small round table, and Mo Lin sat in the rattan chair. On the cushion spread on the ground beside it lay the Blue Bay Shepherd dog, Xiao Lan.
"I've always looked forward to meeting him, but I was afraid. You couldn't resist going to his building to observe him for the first time. After you were discovered, I also didn't dare to show myself. It wasn't until the second time you blocked his car on the road that I had to gather the courage to come out and stand by his side...
...Honestly, I was a little disappointed."
"Woof!"
"You ask me what I'm disappointed about? Perhaps it was too ordinary. He just stood there, smiled at me, and spoke gently. He wasn't like those 'gods,' arrogant and great; he was more like a... student."
"Woof woof!"
"What? You say I felt wrong? Perhaps. From expectation to disappointment, it only takes one meeting. It's like online dating; everything is beautiful in the filtered photos, but after meeting, all I can do is be polite."
"Xiao Lan, I hope you will seriously reconsider your choice. Is such a 'god' truly worth your unwavering loyalty? Even though you are a dog, loyalty is an excellent quality etched into your genes. However, a good bird chooses a tree to perch on. Since you are choosing a master, why don't you choose a more powerful one? At the very least, when he eats meat, you can get a bone. Following him, you might not even get the soup."
"Woof!"
"Don't rush to scold me. It's difficult for me too. We're both serving someone, so why don't we choose a wealthy household?"
"Woof woof woof!"
"Alright, since you've decided, I won't force you. However, you cannot interfere with my choice. I don't believe he can give me what I want in the future. Under such uncertain conditions, becoming his companion seems foolish to me."
Xiao Lan tilted its head, glanced at Mo Lin, and then closed its eyes, settling down on the cushion.
Foolish human, becoming a god's companion? You think you're worthy?
A good bird chooses a tree to perch on, there's nothing wrong with that, but are you a good bird?
Heh...
Gods are incredibly gentle in their weak, growing stages. Does any god truly announce to the world that he is a god when he is weak, and then wait to be besieged and devoured by all demons?
Haven't you learned the idiom of enduring silently and astonishing the world with a single feat? Kuaishu Ge
A pitiable human with no culture or foresight.
Xiao Lan was secretly mocking Mo Lin, but it didn't know that its god was dancing on the edge of death every day.
...
...
"Xiao Yue, when do you think they'll come again?" He Li leaned back on the sofa, his fingers fiddling with his phone, spinning it slowly.
Xiao Yue stood by the living room window, gazing at the night sky, and replied, "It should be soon. Although we don't know who they are, or even if they are demons or a human organization, their probing won't last for many more attempts, as it consumes a lot of patience and fighting spirit."
He Li then turned to look at Chen Sui, who was sitting on the sofa with his arms crossed, pretending to be asleep.
"Chen Sui, didn't your strike injure them? Did you get a clear look?"
Chen Sui opened his eyes, "It was just the blade energy that grazed something. Whether it was a person, a demon, or something else, I don't know."
"Sigh..."
He Li raised his hand and rubbed his face, looking dejected. "It's easy to dodge an open attack, but hard to guard against a hidden arrow. He knows my name and knows I'm an Awakened.
That's right! It's the Awakened again, damn it.
Captain Susan said I am, demons are targeting me, and now a mysterious dark force has appeared.
But, in reality, I don't even know if I am an Awakened myself."
"Do you guys understand? It's like everyone thinks you're a genius, but you yourself have no idea where your genius lies."
Xiao Yue turned back to look at He Li and chuckled, "You really know how to show off."
Chen Sui also glanced at He Li, and then disappeared from the sofa.
Xiao Yue and Chen Sui left.
He Li lit a cigarette for himself. He didn't turn on the lights, and under the flickering light of the television, his eyes became even deeper.