fynovel Chapter 20 Blood Fiend
Chapter 20 Blood Fiend
Night, late afternoon (5-7 PM).
A carriage hurriedly drove out of the Qin residence from the inner city, heading straight for the Four Seasons Pharmacy in the outer city.
Inside the train carriage.
Looking out at the vast night sky, Qin Jiu suddenly asked, "Uncle Wang, what level of martial arts is that Deputy Hall Master Li at? If you were to go all out, what are your chances of winning?"
"It's hard to say."
Upon hearing this, Wang Yue, who was driving, shook his head and said, "He and I are both at the Inner Strength level. If I were in my prime, I wouldn't be afraid of him. However, the aura he exuded when we fought that day made me instinctively wary."
"If we really have to decide who lives and who dies," he said, his voice turning heavy, "then it's highly likely that this old servant will be the one to die."
"Of course, he won't have an easy time either."
"Young master, you're asking this..."
"I just wanted to be more confident."
Qin Jiu gazed at the sky, his eyes deep and unfathomable, and said, "This person is neither good nor evil to the Qin family. Since he has taken a liking to the spirit beast formula, he will inevitably keep thinking about it. If we can both gain something tonight, that would be good..."
That's where the conversation ends.
The sounds inside the carriage gradually faded away.
In the darkness, only the sound of horses' hooves echoed clearly on the bluestone streets.
......
Outer city, Minami-machi district.
Inside a cluster of well-arranged pavilions, the lights were bright. Even as the night drew to a close, many elegantly dressed figures were still going in and out of the doors, most of them martial artists with extraordinary presence.
"The siege by demons has ironically made the Four Seasons Pharmacy a success."
Qin Jiu chuckled softly.
After getting off the carriage, they went into the pharmacy.
After explaining their purpose to the manager in the lobby, they were led to a private room on the second floor.
"Please wait a moment, esteemed guest."
The innkeeper bowed and left the room.
Not long after, he came in again with another figure.
This person was none other than Li Yuan.
"You can go now."
"No one is to come and disturb us without my permission."
Manager Li Yuanchao gave an order.
Wait until he closes the door again.
Only then did he turn to Qin Jiu with a smile and say, "Patriarch Qin, your late-night visit suggests you've made a decision?"
"nature."
Qin Jiu nodded and said, "My Qin family's secret recipe can be traded to Hall Master Li."
"only......"
"Regarding the price, Mr. Qin needs to clarify it."
"Now that demons are besieging the city, Vice Hall Master Li, how can I, Qin, escape? Also, do you represent the Four Seasons Pharmacy, or are you an individual?"
Upon hearing this, Li Yuan smiled slightly.
"I have no comment on the first question. As for the second question, it is naturally unrelated to Four Seasons Pharmacy. The Qin family's secret recipe is not even worth considering by our pharmacy."
"Do you have any other questions?"
"Yes, there is."
Qin Jiu's expression turned serious, and he said, "Since you have a way to help me escape, then aside from the secret formula, I am willing to pay extra money to allow the Qin family to leave this place with me."
"Stop."
Li Yuan shook his head and said, "Perhaps I did not explain it clearly to you."
"In fact, Li can only ensure that you leave Songshan County safely on your own. This has nothing to do with the price you pay. In fact, it's almost impossible for you to take any valuables with you, let alone people."
"No matter how high the price you offer..."
"Li was powerless to help."
These words were spoken.
Qin Jiu fell silent instantly.
Why?
a long time.
He uttered three words.
"No comment."
Li Yuan sighed, "My transaction with you this time has actually violated the rules of the pharmacy. Therefore, please do not ask any questions beyond the transaction. You only need to answer whether you will sell or not."
"Could you allow me some more time to consider?"
"Please go ahead."
Li Yuan nodded slightly, then said with a hint of deeper meaning, "You don't need to make a hasty decision. You can continue to observe for a while. I will be waiting for you at the Four Seasons Pharmacy at any time."
He seemed very confident.
Qin Jiu had no choice but to accept the deal in the end.
Therefore, there was no impatience in his words.
The room fell silent for a moment.
After about half a cup of tea's time.
Qin Jiu's lips moved slightly, about to speak, when a loud bang rang in his ears.
'Buzz'
The side room shook.
Qin Jiu and Wang Yue's expressions changed almost simultaneously.
They all looked at Li Yuan.
But the latter also looked surprised.
"Something terrible has happened."
"Many demons outside are rushing into the city."
Just then, the door was suddenly pushed open by a servant, who looked at Li Yuan with a frightened expression and said, "The master ordered me to call you to the main hall to stand guard."
"Why tonight?"
Li Yuan looked astonished, then hurriedly asked, "Where is the master of the hall?"
He has already left the pharmacy.
The servant was a martial artist.
But as he spoke, his powerful internal energy surged continuously.
They were clearly very nervous.
Upon hearing this, Li Yuan turned to Qin Jiu and apologized before hurriedly leaving with his servant.
"Young master, this place is not safe to stay any longer."
"Okay, let's go back first."
Qin Jiu's expression was solemn as he quickly walked out the door.
The pharmacy was in complete chaos.
Those who were originally buying pills were now fleeing in panic, because the Four Seasons Pharmacy was near the South Gate, and given the loud noise earlier, it was hard not to think that the city gate had been broken.
"Uncle Wang, ignore the carriage."
After leaving the pharmacy.
Qin Jiu called out to Wang Yue.
The situation is unclear at the moment, and further delays may only cause more trouble.
Moreover, both of them were martial artists, and running was much faster than riding a horse, let alone in a carriage, so it would be easier to just run back.
Wang Yue also came to his senses.
He nodded first, looked around, and then strode toward the two armed figures beside him.
"I'd like to borrow your weapons."
"The two of you can come to the Qin residence in the inner city tomorrow to retrieve them."
As Wang Yue spoke, without waiting for their agreement, he raised his hand and snatched the two long knives.
The two men looked grim.
I was just about to reprimand him.
A canine-like creature swept past them like a shadowy inky line, hurtling towards Wang Yue at lightning speed. Its pupils were crimson, its back was covered with ferocious bone spurs, and its entire body exuded a sinister aura. It opened its mouth full of sharp teeth, ready to tear him apart.
But the latter had already noticed.
He held two long knives in one hand and clenched his withered hand into a fist.
Then it slammed down hard on the creature's neck.
"puff"
A muffled thud was heard.
The creature was instantly slammed to the ground and began to convulse.
Upon seeing this, Qin Jiu quickly ran over.
"Young master, be careful. It's difficult to discern the level of these demons from their aura. Please don't stray too far from me."
Wang Yue's eyes gleamed with a terrifying light.
His entire body was filled with an aura of killing intent.
As they were talking.
He then handed over another long knife.
Qin Jiu took the long sword, nodded, then raised it and slashed fiercely at the demon convulsing on the ground.
*Pfft*
A flash of light.
A hideous, beast-like head rolled out.
Almost at the same time.
The crimson seal hangs high in the heart.
Then it began to rumble and shake.
【Demon Leopard (Rank 2)】
[Talent: Bloodlust (Purple)]
[Explanation: It thrives by following Yin, gathers by following evil, and finds pleasure in following blood.]
[Talent Status: Can be Imprinted]
[Imprinting Requirements: One pound of Yinming Soil]
"I didn't expect this..."
"It can even imprint the talents of demons."