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Chapter 425: The Evil Corpse's Disturbance
Chapter 425: The Evil Corpse's Disturbance
"Something happened?"
Hu Ma also sensed the intense bloody and murderous aura that suddenly filled the air. He quickly gathered the books on the table, stuffed them into his robe, and hurried out the door.
Looking ahead, he saw several figures near the entrance of the inn, including the One Coin Sect Leader, Miao Shan Fairy, who had just changed into civilian clothes, and White Fan. They were rushing towards the west side of the town, and their eyes seemed to be glancing in his direction.
The term "wrapped up" was used because it appeared that the One Coin Sect Leader and White Fan were not very willing participants. As they walked forward, their eyes kept glancing back into the inn.
"Even I just caught a whiff of blood, and so many experts have already appeared. This One Coin Sect is truly filled with high-level cultivators..."
Even Hu Ma couldn't help but admire the scene, "Especially Miao Shan Fairy and White Fan, they were just at that house on the east side of town, and in the blink of an eye, they're already here?"
"But what is that thing coming this way..."
"..."
Hu Ma's thoughts turned, and he looked towards the adjacent room. He could faintly hear Old Abacus inside calling for his pants.
"Still looking for your pants?"
Hu Ma scolded, "Just wrap yourself in a blanket and come out to take a look..."
"Is it appropriate to use a blanket like this? Am I shameless?"
Old Abacus was also agitated, rummaging through the room, his voice mixed with the exclamations of a woman and his own mischievous laughter. Soon, the window of the room was pushed open.
Old Abacus poked half of his body out, and although he wasn't wrapped in a blanket, he was wearing a pink garment. Behind him, two heavily made-up heads could be seen, and he wore a red bellyband.
"What could it be? This is the One Coin Sect's headquarters, how could demons dare to cause trouble here?"
Old Abacus also anxiously looked towards the west side of town, taking a deep breath. However, it seemed that something had stuck to his nose, and he rubbed it a few times before taking another deep breath. His expression immediately became more anxious:
"Also, this... this aura seems familiar..."
"..."
"Familiar, isn't it?"
Hu Ma nodded, lowering his voice, "I think so too. Could it be that thing that escaped from our mine?"
Shadow General! Hu Ma also sensed that familiar murderous aura and bloody scent, but it seemed even more intense than when he had encountered it in the mine.
He found it strange that since the creature had escaped from the mine, they had gathered so many people to search for it, yet they hadn't found a single trace. It was as if it had vanished into thin air. How could it suddenly appear in Stone Horse Town?
"If it's really that creature, it makes sense for it to come here..."
Old Abacus was also startled, his eyelids twitching. He whispered, "This is the most populated area in the mountains..."
"Whether it's that creature or not, we should follow and take a look."
Hu Ma quickly made a decision and nodded to Old Abacus.
If it was indeed the creature from the mine, it was somehow related to their Blood Food Mine. He couldn't remain uninvolved, and he needed to be prepared for any unexpected situations.
If it wasn't the creature, but some other troublemaker in town, since he was a guest here and had received benefits, it wouldn't be right to not show his face when the One Coin Sect's headquarters was in trouble.
"You go first..."
Old Abacus was a bit confused and hurriedly said, "I'll find my pants and follow right away..."
Hu Ma sighed, his brows slightly furrowed as he determined the direction. Just as he was about to take a step forward, White Fan suddenly appeared from the other end of the inn, climbing over the wall and lightly approaching him.
A moment ago, White Fan had been with the One Coin Sect Leader, being led towards the west side of town. Now, he had returned, looking somewhat troubled, as if he wanted to say something but was hesitant.
At the same time, using the listening ability of the Year-End Guardian, Hu Ma faintly heard the commotion coming from the west side of town, as if a fight had broken out.
"Brother Wu, rest assured. Since we've encountered this situation, I didn't need you to ask. I also plan to go and see if I can lend a hand."
Before White Fan could reach him, Hu Ma spoke politely, "I didn't see any major issues with the technique you gave me, so I'll treat it as a genuine technique..."
Since they had been given a genuine technique, they were truly kind and owed a great favor. Hu Ma was not one to forget etiquette. Since they had been given such a precious technique, and now their territory was in trouble, he couldn't afford to be slow in rushing over to help.
Moreover, if it was so urgent, why did White Fan turn back specifically to ask for help?
It was clear that he had come to seek assistance...
In times like these, there was no time for lengthy explanations. As he spoke, Hu Ma demonstrated his Ghost Climbing Technique, and his figure instantly soared onto the rooftop.
Light as a feather, he moved like a ghost, effortlessly leaping over houses and rooftops, treading on vertical walls as if they were flat ground. In the blink of an eye, he disappeared from view, heading west.
"I..."
White Fan had barely escaped the crowd to seek Hu Ma's help, but before he could reach him, Hu Ma had already leaped onto the rooftop.
In the blink of an eye, the figure had disappeared from sight...
"You're still looking pretty good..."
He was stunned for a moment, stomping his feet in frustration. He could only fan the fan in his hand vigorously, creating a gust of wind, and hurriedly chased after the figure, feeling exceptionally helpless: "The Year-End Guardian's skills are not something to be trifled with, but damn, he's fast!"
"Huff..."
Hu Ma was quick on his feet, and in an instant, he had reached the western end of the town. From a distance, he saw scattered torches and lanterns, like a fire dragon, converging towards the center. As he focused his gaze, he was shocked by what he saw.
Just moments ago, he had heard the deafening noise coming from this place, and now, up close, he saw even more chaos. Numerous bodies lay scattered, some torn apart, their intestines and organs strewn across the ground. There were also mummies and piles of flesh, as if the blood had been sucked out of their bodies, leaving the ground wet and bloody, as if a torrential blood rain had washed over the area.
In the western part of the town, buildings had collapsed, and among them were One Coin Sect members wearing mourning clothes, patrolling and guarding the area. There were also many merchants and traders who originally lived and did business in this western part of the town, now turned into mummies or flesh on the ground.
In the midst of this hellish scene stood a figure with rotting flesh, blood dripping from its body, wearing tattered magic armor, and exuding a fierce aura that made one's heart race from a distance.
With just one glance, Hu Ma confirmed that it was indeed the same Shadow General that had escaped from the mine.
How had it not been found until now, and how had it made its way to Stone Horse Town?
In the center of the chaos, two figures were engaged in a fierce battle with this ferocious being. One was Elder Mr. Sun, and the other, dressed in a gray robe, was the Elder Master of Great Treasure, Tang Pavilion Master, a Year-End Guardian from the One Coin Sect.
They utilized the skills of Year-End Guardians, sandwiching the ferocious being in the middle, attacking it with their fists and weapons. But the Shadow General stood tall and sturdy, charging left and right, and Elder Mr. Sun and Tang Pavilion Master found it difficult to subdue him.
"Quick, quick, capture it..."
Two teams of One Coin Sect members in mourning clothes, gathering their courage, rushed forward. They held red threads in their hands, with coins threaded onto them.
They jumped, dodged, and worked in pairs, pulling the red threads taut. The coins on the threads vibrated, emitting a strange spiritual energy, attempting to bind the ferocious being.
But as soon as they got close, they cried out in pain, their orifices and skin oozing fresh blood. From a distance, it looked like a bizarre blood mist, drifting towards the Shadow General, causing them to quickly retreat in fear.
They stopped only after retreating several dozen feet.
On the other side, someone was busy casting spells to subdue the maleficent corpse.
It was the son-in-law of Black Grandma, who took a bowl from the hands of a dark-skinned, robust maid beside him. He spun the bowl in his hands a few times, then forcefully slammed it onto the ground.
"Quickly!" he shouted.
The bowl shattered with a loud crack, and the onlookers' eyes widened in surprise.
The son-in-law's face turned red, and he yelled, "Damn! This thing has no divine soul; my ghost-subduing techniques are useless against it."
On the other side, the tall and muscular head merchant of the Ten Thousand Horse Gang stood among the crowd, silently holding a paper doll. He whispered incantations, bit his finger, and drew eyes and a mouth on the blank face of the doll, directing it towards the demon corpse.
Suddenly, the doll came to life, its sharp fangs bared. It bit down on the merchant's hand, causing him to shudder in pain. He quickly stomped on the doll, flattening it. But when he looked again, the doll had returned to its original form, yet it seemed more demonic.
This unexpected scene left him stunned, and he sucked in a breath of cold air. He wondered to himself, "What kind of thing is this? How can it be so sinister and violent?"
...
...
"No wonder the White Fan was in such a hurry to call for my help..."
Standing on the rooftop, Hu Ma had witnessed everything. Suddenly, he realized the truth.
The Shadow General was an extremely sinister being. Ordinary people or those without special skills would have their blood essence sucked away by it upon getting close.
Moreover, mysterious arts that targeted the three souls and seven apertures were ineffective against it. That's why this creature had rampaged into the town, and only the Mansion Year-Guardians could temporarily suppress it.
Year-End Guardians could turn their bodies into necrosis, preventing the Shadow General from sucking their blood.
As he was thinking this, the Supreme Virtue True Mystic Immortal from the One Coin Sect, looking anxious, appeared beside him.
She quickly rushed over, calling out, "I was looking for you..."
"I know!"
Hu Ma didn't need her reminder; he quietly agreed and rushed straight into the battle circle from the rooftop, his body moving like a divine warrior.
I'm a man of my word. You gave me good things, and helping you deal with a demon corpse is the least I can do. Why the need for all this urging?
(End of Chapter)
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