Chapter 47: Demon Talisman Doll
Chapter 47: Demon Talisman Doll
Time passed like falling rain, tick-tock, tick-tock.
Lu Ran followed the Moonwatcher Patrol Team, traversing their jurisdiction and engaging in battles across the region.
From street-side shops to abandoned wastelands, from illuminated residential buildings to the dilapidated and abandoned Wu Lie Riverbank Community, the team's presence could be felt everywhere.
"Hehe."
Lu Ran's chest heaved violently as he struggled to catch his breath, once again returning to the Wu Lie Riverbank with the others.
Rainwater trickled down his hair, flowing over his face.
Under such intense combat conditions, whether he wore a raincoat or not made little difference.
"Tired?"
Deng Yuxiang held a bloodied blade, stepping over the still-warm remains of a demon, and approached Lu Ran.
"No, I'm not tired," Lu Ran panted, sitting down on the wet and muddy ground.
"You're tough," Deng Yuxiang said, but her beautiful eyes couldn't hide her admiration.
"Little Lu, do you still have enough energy in your Divine Energy Orb?" Sun Zhengfang asked loudly, standing before the demon's remains.
Lu Ran nodded.
His exhaustion was physical, not due to Divine Energy depletion.
The Moonwatcher team took good care of him, and the Divine Energy Orb around his neck never seemed to run out of power.
Speaking of which, the physical qualities of these Moonwatchers were astonishing; they were practically inhuman!
Especially Deng Yuxiang!
She wielded a long and heavy greatsword, moving swiftly and killing relentlessly.
For every 100 meters Lu Ran ran, she probably covered 500 meters! And now, seeing her calm and composed appearance, she seemed even more energetic than a blood-sweating steed!
Perhaps, not even horses possessed such endurance?
"It's 11:01. Hold on," Wei Long's voice came from behind.
"It's only 11 o'clock?" Lu Ran's face showed surprise.
How could it feel like such a long time had passed?
Deng Yuxiang knelt on one knee, looking at Lu Ran's face, "Endure a little longer, just four more hours."
At 3 a.m., the frequency of demon invasions would suddenly decrease, eventually ceasing altogether.
Not far away, Sun Zhengfang's voice sounded again, "If Little Lu can't hold on, then forget it.
We'll find a household and send him inside, and the trial will be over."
"No, Uncle Sun!" Lu Ran hurriedly protested, "Don't kick me out!"
Although he was truly exhausted, his heart was filled with satisfaction! Along the way, Lu Ran had captured the souls of many demons with the help of the Moonwatcher team.
It was like a personal treasure trove!
Sun Zhengfang smiled, "If you're tired, don't force yourself. I'll find you a safe place to rest.
By the way, the auto repair shop is owned by your classmate's family. Do you want to stay there for half the night?"
Lu Ran panicked, "I've been running with you from east to west, from south to north!
I haven't even taken off the harness yet, and you want to slaughter the donkey?"
"No way! I won't leave. I want to see Captain Ge!
I've sweated for the Moonwatchers, and I've bled for Rain Alley City!"
"Hahaha!" Deng Yuxiang couldn't hold back her laughter, reaching out to gently flick Lu Ran's hood, "Your Uncle Sun is just teasing you."
Before she finished speaking, both Deng Yuxiang and Lu Ran turned their heads simultaneously, looking upwards to the left.
The gesture between the two was obvious—an enemy attack! As a North Wind Follower, Deng Yuxiang was naturally adept at sensing the presence of enemies.
But how could Lu Ran, with his low strength, also perceive it?
The Wei brothers followed their gaze and saw a surge of energy in the air, from which a slender Evil Dog rapidly took form.
"Woof!"
The roar instantly turned into a whimper as the Evil Dog, upon appearing, was met with a series of Wind Blades!
Dare to appear?
Appear and be destroyed!
Deng Yuxiang lowered her palm, and the Evil Dog's head was severed, falling to the ground.
Poor little dog, Lu Ran thought to himself, but suddenly, he sensed something amiss.
In his mind, the large demon sculpture of the Evil Dog Clan in the Demon Sculpture Garden glowed faintly in its eyes once more.
Lu Ran had a vague feeling.
He seemed to be able to cast the Evil Fang Spell? Was his soul sufficient?
The Evil Dog Clan was indeed a relatively common type of demon.
Over the past few hours, the team had indeed killed many Evil Dogs, including several from the River Realm.
Lu Ran's heart stirred, and he wanted to try the Evil Fang Spell.
But with so many Moonwatchers around, he decided to play it safe for now.
After all, this was something hard to explain, and he'd have to test it out privately.
"Boom, boom, boom!"
"Roar!" The roar and howl resounded one after the other.
The team stood in this desolate and dimly lit area, gazing towards the brightly lit northern district.
Sun Zhengfang's playful demeanor vanished, and his expression turned serious, "It seems this Evil Dog isn't an isolated case, but a signal."
Deng Yuxiang stood up, "Indeed, as midnight approaches, the frequency of demon invasions will gradually peak. Hmm?"
This was the second time her speech had been interrupted.
"Meow!"
A sudden, sharp meow startled everyone's hearts!
What rare demon had descended this time?
Lu Ran's face paled slightly.
A cat?
Meow?!
He quickly got up and looked in the direction of the sound.
In the eyes of the Wei brothers, Lu Ran's energy was surging wildly, clearly showing signs of panic.
But that wasn't the case!
The reason for the surge of divine power within Lu Ran was that he had activated the Evil Art: Evil Perception to its maximum.
His pitch-black eyes pierced through the night's rain, searching for that long-lost figure.
Could it be?
Could it be that little Li Hua?
"Go check it out!" Sun Zhengfang ordered.
"Yes!" Deng Yuxiang's feet moved lightly, and her figure suddenly appeared.
"Wait for me." Lu Ran's feet were engulfed in mist, and his entire body shot forward.
"Lu Ran?"
"Slow down, Lu Ran!" The Wei brothers hurriedly followed.
Lu Ran followed Deng Yuxiang's figure and rushed towards an apartment building.
The dilapidated apartment building's door was wide open, like a pitch-black ghost gate.
"Mew~"
From the dark staircase, a strange cry could be heard.
Mixed in was the eerie laughter of a child.
Lu Ran: !!!
His hairs stood on end!
If he had heard a child's laughter during the day in a park, Lu Ran wouldn't have reacted so strongly.
But now, it was already 11 PM at night! In this long-abandoned residential area, in this dark stairwell, there was a child's laughter?
What the hell.
"It might be a Demon Talisman Doll."
Deng Yuxiang thrust the Nightfall Blade into the ground and strode into the staircase.
The narrow space of the stairwell made it difficult for the Nightfall Blade to be used effectively.
Deng Yuxiang summoned a Wind Blade in her hand, and the headlamp she wore on her forehead also came to life, sending a beam of light into the dark stairwell.
Lu Ran clenched the Radiance Blade and followed closely behind.
Instantly, the sound of the rain was blocked out, and the deathly silent stairwell became even more eerie.
Sniff~
Lu Ran wrinkled his nose; it was filled with a sinister aura!
A significant number of demon races had a unique scent about them.
How should one describe it?
It was like the damp, musty smell of a basement, the kind that comes from moldy walls.
Lu Ran was very familiar with this smell, as his mind contained a Demon Sculpture Garden, and every time he dreamed of entering it, he could smell it.
"Hehe~"
Just as the group climbed to the third floor, they heard a child's laughter coming from above, sending chills down their spines.
In the light of the headlamp, a small head suddenly appeared from the upper staircase.
Lu Ran's eyes narrowed.
It was a little girl, only three or four years old.
From this angle, Lu Ran couldn't see her clothing, but he could see that she was wearing a tiger head cap.
The cap was very festive, resembling the lion heads used in traditional lion dances.
Why was it called a tiger head cap and not a lion head cap?
Because the word "King" was embroidered on the tiger's head.
And below the "King" character, there was something not cute at all! There was a yellow talisman paper stuck there! On it was a crooked rune, partially covering the little girl's face.
"Huff~"
The little girl playfully blew a puff of air.
The yellow paper talisman covering her face fluttered, revealing her true appearance.
She was actually quite cute?
Demon Clan: Demon Talisman Doll!
"Hehe~"
The Demon Talisman Doll held onto the handrail with both hands and squatted down, grinning at the group.
"Sweetie." Deng Yuxiang suddenly spoke.
Her voice was very gentle, causing Lu Ran to pause in surprise, almost responding.
"Come, let's give your sister a hug."
Deng Yuxiang spoke softly and picked up her blade, heading upstairs.
"Hmm?" The Demon Talisman Doll tilted her head, and the yellow paper talisman on her cap was blown away again.
"Be good." Deng Yuxiang soothed the Demon Talisman Doll, "Don't be naughty, don't blow... don't!"
Deng Yuxiang suddenly raised her voice, but she couldn't stop the mischievous child.
The yellow paper talisman on the cap finally fell off.
In an instant, flames mysteriously ignited on the cap, and the tiger head cap was reduced to ashes.
The Demon Talisman Doll's face turned deathly pale in an instant! Even more terrifying, her eyes disappeared, leaving only two dark, empty sockets, making her appearance all the more frightening.
It was like a transformation!
"Hehe~"
The Demon Talisman Doll revealed a sinister smile, and the dark, empty sockets "stared" at the group.
"Dare to disobey?" Deng Yuxiang's face turned cold, and she transformed as well.
She went from a gentle big sister to a fierce Great Nightmare.
With long strides, she leaped over two or three steps, blade in hand, and rushed upstairs!
Sniff~
Lu Ran wrinkled his nose and then turned to look below: "It seems there's another one!"
Sun Zhengfang, who was at the back of the group, frowned.
He immediately released branches from his palm, not doubting Lu Ran's judgment.
Ever since Lu Ran joined the team, he had repeatedly proven his powerful perception.
Sure enough!
Around the corner of the lower staircase, another "little tiger" appeared.
It was a little boy, his face filled with curiosity as he looked up at the group.
The yellow talisman paper on his tiger head cap also quietly fell off.
(End of Chapter)
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