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Chapter 12: Sounds from Under the Bed
Chapter 12: Sounds from Under the Bed
Song Changfeng lay in the corner, barely conscious, his peripheral vision catching the silhouette of a young man approaching with slow steps.
His face twitched, and his Adam's apple bobbed as he made a "Hee-chi-hee-chi" sound, his numb body involuntarily shrinking back.
What he had witnessed earlier was so shocking that he couldn't believe his own eyes.
Years ago, Song Changfeng had personally selected Shen Yi from a group of ruffians, recognizing his quick wit.
But he never expected Shen Yi to be so clever that he not only thrived in Baiyun County but also fraternized with demons, handling matters for the government office with ease.
Even so, Song Changfeng had merely avoided him, not wanting to provoke him, but deep down, he still held contempt and disdain.
However, at this moment, a strong sense of fear welled up within him.
Single-handedly taking on three ape demons and annihilating them with effortless movements, such formidable strength couldn't have been cultivated overnight.
Recalling Shen Yi's usual habit of socializing and reveling in nightlife, often needing support after just a few steps, Song Changfeng felt a chill down his spine.
Such patience and forbearance, what was he plotting?
As these thoughts raced through his mind, the young man had already reached him, and Song Changfeng instinctively raised his hand to shield his face.
The next moment, he was lifted up entirely.
Shen Yi felt the trembling body of the middle-aged man and sighed, "Is it that bad? You didn't really lose an arm or a leg."
The Criminal Office was responsible for maintaining law and order in the entire county, and as the head of the office, he was afraid even after the ape demon was dead.
If it weren't for the eight hundred soldiers in the Armory guarding the city, the people of Baiyun County would have likely been devoured by the demons.
Song Changfeng remained silent.
Shen Yi had intended to ask where he lived, but as the thought crossed his mind, his feet naturally carried him out.
Leaving the government office, he walked along East Street.
It was already late at night, and the darkness made it difficult to see the road.
However, Shen Yi didn't feel the slightest bit of strangeness. He stood in front of a small courtyard, familiar with the place, and knocked on the door.
"You know to come back? You'll die if you stay out there."
With a cold voice, the courtyard door was gently pushed open.
The one who opened the door was a beautiful woman in her thirties, dressed in a pink sheer dress, with a seductive appearance and well-maintained skin. Her figure was voluptuous, and her waist was captivating.
Upon seeing Shen Yi's face, her expression changed slightly, and a hint of joy appeared in her narrow eyes, "How did you get here? Is that old thing still at the government office?"
"..."
Shen Yi's expression was peculiar, and he slightly sidestepped, allowing her to see the 'old thing' he was carrying on his back.
The beautiful woman was surprised but remained composed, staring at the lifeless Song Changfeng, "You managed to get yourself into this state just by sitting in the government office drinking tea. Can't you have some dignity?"
Hearing this, even Shen Yi felt a bit of pity for Song Changfeng.
With work troubles and having to hide from his subordinates, he also faced difficulties at home. In his late forties, nearing fifty, he had remarried a seductive wife, only to have her stolen by someone else.
Shen Yi entered the small courtyard, went into the house, and placed Song Changfeng on the bed. The old man turned his head towards the wall and pretended to be unconscious.
After saving your life, you don't even have a word of thanks... Shen Yi shook his head and turned to leave.
As he stepped into the small courtyard, a warm and soft body pressed against him.
"What happened today?" Song's sister-in-law embraced Shen Yi's arm, her full figure pressing against him, and asked with concern, "Are you alright? Come, let's go inside, and I'll check on you properly."
"Cough." Shen Yi's heart skipped a beat for a moment.
After a moment, he glanced at the door he had just closed and gently withdrew his arm, "Song beheaded the demon, and I still need to return to the government office to handle the aftermath, so I won't bother you any longer."
The beautiful woman watched the young man walk away and stamped her foot, "He can slay demons, and you, with such abilities, are heartless."
...
Leaving the Song residence.
Shen Yi stood on the deserted street, his hand reaching out to slightly tighten his clothes.
The lingering warmth and moisture from earlier still lingered, leaving a lingering sensation.
It wasn't that he was pining for the beautiful woman, but rather, he felt a sense of emptiness, a sense of unease.
Although he didn't enjoy the situation at Song Tou's house, it was still better than Chen Ji, who, upon returning home, had someone waiting to light a lamp for him.
Unfortunately, in his previous life, he was a good-for-nothing. He lost his parents at a young age and had no relatives or close friends. The only company he had in his bed were prostitutes.
Shen Yi took a deep breath of the night air and summoned the panel.
【Enlightenment Monkey Demon, Uninitiated in the Initial Realm, Total Lifespan 326 Years, Remaining 44 Years, Absorption Complete】
【Enlightenment Monkey Demon, Uninitiated in the Initial Realm, Total Lifespan 355 Years, Remaining 78 Years, Absorption Complete】
【Enlightenment Monkey Demon, Uninitiated in the Initial Realm, Total Lifespan 420 Years, Remaining 83 Years, Absorption Complete】
【Remaining Demonic Being Lifespan: 222 Years】
...
Shen Yi decided to dedicate all of this lifespan to the Gale Thunder Volume.
The power of the Demon Subduing Yang Sword was indeed impressive, worthy of a technique that reached the Initial Realm.
When he killed the last Scholar's Robe-clad Ape Demon, Shen Yi truly felt the process of his blood and energy transforming into mist.
This sword was no longer limited by the magnitude of its force or the intricacies of its techniques; it had reached another level.
However, it was still just a mortal's unconventional path, forcibly consuming his own lifespan to temporarily reach that realm, never truly matching the Initial Realm.
"I wonder if two hundred years will be enough."
Shen Yi knew he wasn't a genius, and to create a path from scratch, he could only rely on a vast amount of time.
He didn't have the luxury to wait for a ready-made method.
The disappearance of the Three-Headed Ape Demon in Baiyun County was completely different from the previous Black Leather Dog Demon and Yellow Six. The other Ape Demons would soon discover this.
With half of the family's children suddenly dead, the true Great Demon would surely come after him.
Baiyun County was located in a remote area, surrounded by four demonic clans: the Yellow Pelt Clan to the west, the Apes in the East Mountain, a so-called Green Unicorn Mother among the snake demons, and a group of foxes.
Shen Yi had already offended two of them.
Although he had kept his hands relatively clean, demonic beings seeking revenge didn't require evidence. If they suspected him, it wouldn't be surprising if they destroyed the entire Baiyun County.
"Let's go home first."
Shen Yi felt a headache coming on; he wasn't a ruthless person.
Earlier, it was only because he had one year of lifespan left, and he carried a sense of nonchalant defiance. Now, with an additional twenty years of life and witnessing the profound martial arts realm, he didn't want to give up on living.
Shen Yi's thoughts were scattered as he finally returned to a side room.
As a clerk, his living quarters were slightly better than Chen Ji's, but not by much.
Although he had amassed a considerable fortune, his previous self had no interest in buying a house. After all, in Baiyun County, except for a few influential people he couldn't afford to offend, he could sleep wherever he wanted.
His home was a mess.
Shen Yi was somewhat disgusted and, despite his fatigue, began to tidy up. Unfortunately, without a broom, he could only throw the clutter and wine jars in the backyard.
He glanced at the greasy straw mat, furrowed his brows, and decided to throw it out as well.
After finishing, Shen Yi lay down on the hard wooden bed, and his eyelids began to droop.
Technically, his body should no longer be susceptible to fatigue, but perhaps due to experiencing too much in a short time and witnessing many unpleasant things, he felt a strong desire to rest.
A wave of drowsiness washed over him.
Shen Yi closed his eyes, relishing a moment of peace.
If he had to complain about something, it was the absence of a soft, fragrant body to hold in his arms as he slept.
"Clang!"
"Clang!"
"Clang!"
Shen Yi opened his eyes and looked at his bed in confusion.
...
(End of Chapter)
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