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Chapter 38: The Ape Demon's Revenge
Chapter 38: The Ape Demon's Revenge
"Let's go!"
Liu Dianli waved his hand, and the group of people marched down the long street in a grand manner.
"Sir Shen, please."
The Thin-headed Monk stood with his hands behind his back, smiling as he looked on.
Shen Yi casually closed the door, a cold glint flashing in his eyes.
This group was clearly well-prepared, not only with an excuse but also having assessed their own strength.
Over a dozen law enforcement officers not only had their belt knives at their waists but also held over ten-foot-long spears. The remaining troops carried powerful bows and crossbows, which were insignificant to demons or martial artists. But with the Thin-headed Monk's flanking tactics...
Even two more Yellow Pelt Clan members would have to lie down.
"I want to see what you're up to." Zhang Butcher's face darkened as he approached, standing behind Shen Yi.
Seeing this, the Thin-headed Monk's face changed slightly, but he didn't stop them. He just raised his eyebrows and smiled, "Do as you please. I'm just here to accompany you as ordered."
The conversation didn't go well, and they fell silent.
The three of them took silent steps, attracting the curious stares of passersby as they headed out of the city.
After leaving Baiyun County, it was about thirty miles to Stone Border Village.
Liu Dianli was clearly anxious, his face dark as he hurriedly strode forward, occasionally glancing back at Shen Yi, his eyes filled with murderous intent.
"Is this about slaying demons or getting rid of us?"
Even Zhang Dahu sensed something was wrong and struggled vigorously.
Immediately, two long spears moved in, their sharp tips pressing against his neck, leaving two bloody streaks.
"No, where are we going?"
The Niu brothers didn't struggle but watched as the group passed by Stone Border Village as if they hadn't noticed, and then they turned into a small path.
"Any further and it's just wilderness. Aren't you afraid of encountering demons?"
Hearing this, the Thin-headed Monk chuckled mockingly and slowly stopped.
Almost simultaneously, everyone halted. The law enforcement officers and troops made way, then suddenly kicked the men's calves, causing them to stumble and kneel. Cold blades pressed against their necks.
One of the colleagues sighed and averted his gaze.
At the end of their vision, in the dim moonlight, there was a thatched hut by the roadside.
A tall figure stood by a table, wearing plain clothes with black hair covering his arms and sleeves. He was pouring wine into a bowl with concentration.
The seated figure was small and thin, wearing a straw raincoat and a conical hat, facing away from the group as if having a late-night snack.
"It's bad; we're in trouble."
Zhang Butcher looked on with a hint of seriousness.
He finally understood why his senior brother didn't mind him tagging along; the two figures were two Initial Realm demonic beings.
The seated one had a slightly irritable aura, clearly having just broken through not long ago. But the thick, mature aura indicated a perfect Initial Realm.
The standing one was slightly inferior but still comparable to him, even in build... Add to that his senior brother and the thirty to forty law enforcement officers and troops.
Zhang Butcher, with his years of experience, made a swift decision in a breath, "Let's go!"
With the mountains still standing, there's no need to suffer immediate losses.
"I've brought the person you wanted."
Liu Dianli took a step forward, mustering the courage to walk to the side of the thatched hut, "Those ape demons weren't killed by me, and I've suppressed the news of you abducting the child... I know you want to lure him out... Ape Lord, I'm in my fifties and finally have a son. Please return my child..."
"Shut up." The tall ape demon in plain clothes put down the wine pot and gave him a cold glance.
"Okay, okay, I'll shut up." Liu Dianli bowed and smiled awkwardly, waving to those behind him.
The troops' powerful bows instantly aimed at Shen Yi in the crowd.
Over a dozen spears pressed down simultaneously, blocking his retreat.
At this moment, the old ape in the straw raincoat, now satiated, burped contentedly. It had neatly stacked the gnawed-clean items to the side.
Standing up, it wiped its mouth with its sleeve and, under the moonlight, there were exactly thirteen small skulls on the table, polished to a blinding shine, their empty eye sockets chilling.
After wiping the corners of its mouth, the old ape turned its head, politely nodding and rasping, "Thank you."
Flattered by the praise, Liu Dianli's face lit up with joy, but his gaze soon fell upon the table, and he felt something was amiss as he nervously counted on his fingers.
Immediately, his old face turned deathly pale.
His body trembled like chaff, his legs went weak, and he couldn't help but collapse to the ground.
Liu Dianli's throat bobbed, unable to speak, and he could only make incoherent noises like a mute:
"Ah! Ah! Ah!"
Seeing the pile of skulls, Zhang the Butcher's face showed reluctance. He suddenly turned and glared at the Thin Headed Tuo, "You scar-faced fool, are you mad?"
"What does it have to do with me?" The Thin Headed Tuo frowned and spread his hands, "I didn't do anything. I'm just following the county magistrate's orders to accompany Liu Dianli tonight to thoroughly investigate this matter."
"If you really want to talk about it, shouldn't you ask what Shen Yi is doing?"
The Thin Headed Tuo contained his laughter and turned his gaze towards Shen Yi.
"To hell with your mother's nonsense! There are only four of us, and we have to take care of the two hundred thousand people in Baiyun County, and help suppress news of the demons. If I were from the Demon Suppressing Bureau, I'd cut off the heads of these beasts first!"
Zhang the Butcher was furious and wanted to continue cursing, but he suddenly realized someone beside him was missing.
He looked up.
He saw Shen Yi silently walking away, unconcerned about the spears and powerful bows nearby.
He approached Chen Ji and reached for his belt knife.
"Let's go! There will be other chances!" Before Chen Ji could finish speaking, he was slapped down by someone next to him.
The law enforcement officer stared at Shen Yi's profile, unable to utter a word for a long time.
Soon, the young man reached the cool shelter.
The two ape demons looked at him indifferently, and the taller one scoffed, "If you kneel now like he did, you might have a chance to keep your corpse intact."
"Kill them for me, you fool! You like to show off, and now I, as an official, order you to kill them quickly!"
Liu Dianli, in a frenzy, clutched his sleeves and let out a beast-like howl.
Unfortunately, this wailing only lasted for a moment before turning into a gurgling sound of blood.
As the blade flashed, a head with white hair and beard thudded to the ground.
Shen Yi stared at the two ape demons, and before Liu Dianli's body had even fallen, he casually wiped the blade on the blue-collared robe.
In the distance, the law enforcement officers holding the spears felt their palms suddenly dampen with sweat.
The troops swallowed their saliva, and the archers had their bows aimed at the thin figure, arrows nocked, but they hesitated for a long time before daring to release.
"What a bold dog!"
The Thin Headed Tuo was stunned for a moment, then flew into a rage and strode forward.
He had come tonight under orders, not as the main force to assassinate Shen Yi, but to protect Liu Dianli and take advantage of the situation.
Who would have thought that this madman would stand in front of the two demons and kill the law officer first, and even more infuriating, the two old apes just stood there watching quietly!
If anyone else had seen this, they would have thought that the target of tonight's ambush was Liu Dianli.
In his angry rush, a thick arm swung out of nowhere, mercilessly slamming into his chest.
The Thin Headed Tuo staggered back a few steps, barely managing to steady himself before roaring, "You stupid dog, didn't you see him kill?"
Zhang the Butcher's face twisted in fury, and he drew his pig slaughter knife and slashed, "I'll be damned!"
At the same time, the two ape demons' indifferent eyes finally showed a flicker of emotion.
(End of Chapter)
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