QTEBS Chapter 111

The current monsters’ mixed blood is more prevalent than the pure-blooded ones. Zong Yuan can’t be considered a monster; at most, he relies on a trace of a divine beast bloodline from the White Tiger. The White Tiger is the god of war, one of the four great divine beasts that terrify monsters and evildoers.

Zong Yuan doesn’t have such a high profile, but with the White Tiger suppressing evil, his aura, even just a bit, makes these creatures hesitant to appear around him.

The snake demon is not a pure monster either.

The mission is clear: this monster will die. Whether killed by someone or perished by its own wrongdoing, Zong Yuan isn’t told. The only certainty is that he cannot die.

Once dead, the aftermath may even involve the relationships between different races.

Zong Yuan thinks it over and can’t imagine a human killing the snake demon.

After all, he is a monster, and monsters have various means to kill humans. However, monsters have never exposed themselves to humans because they have their own rules.

If it’s not killed by someone, it’s a self-inflicted disaster.

Zong Yuan suspects that the snake demon might have targeted the wrong person.

Regardless of karma, punishment is inevitable.

He doesn’t stay long and doesn’t even prepare to eat. “I have something to do, Uncle!”

Sheng Minglang gulped down the soy milk in three or two sips, “I’m good now. Let’s go!”

Lin Gousi, bewildered after listening to the whole scene, asked, “What? Go? Where?”

Pointing at the paper in Zong Yuan’s hand, he questioned, “What’s going on with this thing? The next person?”

Sheng Minglang helped Zong Yuan change his shoes. With the short boots on, he looked handsome and upright. Patting Zong Yuan’s buttocks, he said, “Husband, change into hiking boots; we need to be ready for a big battle at any time!”

Turning to Lin Gousi, he said as if bestowing a favor, “We, as a couple, are going to hunt monsters. If you want to join, hurry up and change your clothes.”

Two little kittens ran over and lay on their legs, one on Zong Yuan’s and one on Sheng Minglang’s. Lin Gousi’s mind was blank, not understanding what was happening. He knew if he lingered, Sheng Minglang would probably just leave. He rushed back to the bedroom, “Wait for me three minutes!”

Sheng Minglang rolled his eyes directly, “Lingering, this is enough time for my husband to take a bath.”

Zong Yuan finished changing his shoes, and the two stood together. Zong Yuan looked at least ten centimeters taller than Sheng Minglang.

He looked down at Sheng Minglang, “Can you stop using your husband as an example?”

Sheng Minglang chuckled, “What’s wrong with using him as an example?! I can’t even get a glimpse of how you look when you bath?”

Alright, Zong Yuan asked him, “How big do you think I am in your mind?”

Sheng Minglang theatrically shooed away the two little cats, gesturing a size that perfectly matched the ideal small and cute image in the minds of those who preferred the “uke” type, “About this big.”

Zong Yuan stroked his chin, revealing a sly expression, “Well, there are some aspects where your thoughts align with reality.”

Sheng Minglang understood, and his eyes suddenly brightened, “Really that big?”

Zong Yuan nodded meaningfully.

Sheng Minglang got greedy, licking his lips, “People all grow up; you’re only 20. No rush, you’ll definitely grow bigger in the future.”

Oh damn, saliva.

Zong Yuan’s mouth twitched. Luckily, Lin Gousi had already come out in his changed clothes.

The three, accompanied by two cats, went downstairs and got into the car.

Lin Gousi sat in the back seat, holding a cat, and nervously asked, “What are we really going to do?”

Sheng Minglang replied, “Didn’t I say it? We’re catching monsters.”

Lin Gousi almost wanted to rush to the front seat and beat him up, “Are you still joking at this time?!”

Damn, Sheng Minglang looked at Zong Yuan with a somewhat aggrieved expression. Zong Yuan, helpless, said, “We’re going to find the next one after Xiao Li.”

Lin Gousi asked in confusion, “Where are we going to find them?”

Oh dear, awkward.

Zong Yuan touched his nose and said to Sheng Minglang, “Give me a pat.”

Sheng Minglang, with an expression of “I can’t resist you,” didn’t touch Zong Yuan’s arm or face but instead unzipped Zong Yuan’s pants. He then reached into the zipper and touched the size, saying, “If I pat you, will you let me touch you? Ah, it’s big! Uh, I mean, just let me touch.”

Zong Yuan was teased by him and didn’t feel like talking.

He’ll deal with him sooner or later!

Wearing a hat when he went out, the tiger ears under the hat had already popped out by now. With the ears out, his senses became a hundred times stronger. Zong Yuan closed his eyes, carefully distinguishing the scent of the snake demon.

When the snake demon seeks someone, it will definitely use its power.

“Eh?” Lin Gousi suddenly pointed outside, “Isn’t that Big Brother’s ex-girlfriend from before?”

Zong Yuan and Sheng Minglang looked together. A woman was walking from the street corner. She wasn’t very old, with a gentle temperament and a natural smile on her face. People who knew her were greeting her one by one, and she responded to each one with seriousness and meticulousness.

Sheng Minglang said, “It’s Sister Zhong Yuan. Why is she here?”

Lin Gousi sighed, “Such a good woman, why did Big Brother break up with her? Not that I’m saying, if I liked women, I would marry someone like her!”

Zong Yuan casually glanced at her, just by looking at her, he knew she was a good person. There was a faint golden light emanating from her, though light, it was already extraordinary.

Sheng Minglang was about to speak when he noticed a dark shadow beside Zhong Yuan’s feet.

“Damn?” He tugged Zong Yuan, “Look at that shadow, how come there’s a big circle without anything?”

Zong Yuan’s expression became serious, and his sharp gaze looked over. Besides Zhong Yuan’s shadow, there indeed was another dark shadow, like the coiled shadow of a snake.

Zong Yuan watched as the dark shadow tried to get close but couldn’t reach Zhong Yuan. “Damn! Doesn’t it see the golden light on her body?”

How did he end up finding the last avenger like this!

Found a revenge target who is a great person?!

He thought about getting out of the car directly to catch this thing. Killing the wrong person plus killing a great person, both combined, it would be strange if the snake demon didn’t die.

In the end, he calmed down and asked Sheng Minglang and Lin Gousi, “Is Zhong Yuan Sheng Mingyan’s ex-girlfriend?”

Both nodded, and Sheng Minglang said, “Unexpected, right? Sheng Mingyan managed to find such an excellent girlfriend.”

Zong Yuan didn’t know how the snake demon found people, but the layer of golden light on Zhong Yuan was something that anyone who saw it would understand the meaning.

Getting involved would leave you stained with a foul smell.

He asked again, “Do you know the reason they broke up?”

Lin Gousi shook his head.

Sheng Minglang said he didn’t know, “Sheng Mingyan doesn’t talk about these things with others.”

Lin Gousi speculated, “I guess it’s because Sister Zhong Yuan is too popular, and Big Brother couldn’t handle it, so they broke up. It must be because of inferiority!”

Sheng Minglang suddenly became alert, glaring at Zong Yuan, “Why are you asking about her? Are you interested in her?”

Zong Yuan replied, “The shadow you saw is our target.”

Sheng Minglang rolled up his sleeves, “What are we waiting for? Let’s go!”

Zong Yuan said, “He has good hiding skills. As soon as I get close, he’ll vanish.”

“Tsk,” Sheng Minglang suggested, “You stay in the car; I can catch him alone.”

In reality, he felt extremely uneasy.

Zong Yuan said, “No need. Just follow the ex-girlfriend.”

Since the snake demon had identified Zhong Yuan, as long as they followed her, they wouldn’t lose track of the snake demon.

Zong Yuan can now basically confirm that the snake demon paid the price of life for killing the woman covered in golden light.

They drove slowly, following Zhong Yuan to her home.

This was a residential area, with densely packed houses and no high-rise buildings. The tallest house was only two stories high. Zong Yuan parked the car at the intersection, and the three of them followed Zhong Yuan on foot.

The persistent dark shadow continued to follow Zhong Yuan. She was completely unaware of the extra presence beside her shadow. At this moment, she was taking out a bag of candy, and offering it with a warm smile to a group of children who came up to greet her.

Zong Yuan was sure the snake demon had caught wind of his scent, but he was determined to follow Zhong Yuan.

As Zhong Yuan reached her doorstep and bent down to open the door, a familiar voice came from behind, “Sister Zhong Yuan!”

Startled, Zhong Yuan turned her head and then ran over with joy, “Ah, Lin Gousi! Long time no see!”

Lin Gousi scratched his head and smiled. Sheng Minglang pulled Zong Yuan over, saying, “Come on, let me introduce. Sister Zhong Yuan, this is my husband.”

“…” Zhong Yuan looked at him speechlessly, helplessly saying, “You, really.”

She shook hands with Zong Yuan, smiling, “Hello, A’Lang’s boyfriend. I’m Zhong Yuan. Just call me Sister Zhong Yuan.”

Zong Yuan nodded, “Hello, I’m Zong Yuan.”

Zhong Yuan praised Sheng Minglang and Zong Yuan’s perfect match, then invited them inside warmly, “How about having dinner at my place tonight? It’s a perfect opportunity for me to show off my cooking skills.”

Zong Yuan glanced at the dark shadow and replied with lowered eyelids, “Sure, thank you.”

The note in his hand was given by this creature, stating that this was the last one, the one to be killed…

He had no personal connection with the snake demon, but the signs now strongly indicated one thing: the snake demon had targeted the wrong person.

Having a meal was just a side note; Lin Gousi didn’t know how the planned “monster-hunting” journey turned into having dinner at Zhong Yuan’s house. However, evidently, having a meal seemed more reliable than monster-hunting. Lin Gousi enthusiastically helped out.

Sheng Minglang sat next to Zong Yuan, and they both kept an eye on the dark shadow. Suddenly, he realized, “Could the last person he wants to kill be Sister Zhong Yuan?!”

Damn it! Sister Zhong Yuan is such a good person!

“Probably,” Zong Yuan asked him, “What do you think of Zhong Yuan?”

“Very good, exceptionally good,” Sheng Minglang searched for adjectives and felt that saying it this way best reflected the truth, “Almost no one dislikes her among those who know her.”

Zong Yuan paused; he felt something fleeting in his mind. “Say that again.”

Sheng Minglang looked puzzled, “It’s something everyone who knows her is aware of. Hardly anyone dislikes her.”

The fleeting insight didn’t reappear. Zong Yuan furrowed his brows, “People with golden light on them indeed wouldn’t incur others’ dislike…”

He carefully examined Zhong Yuan again. Faint golden light surrounded her, and she seemed in good spirits, with a healthy complexion that showed no signs of worry. All of this was thanks to the golden light.

The golden light wasn’t that easy to obtain. Zong Yuan knew the difficulties involved. The distribution of the golden light on Zhong Yuan’s body wasn’t uniform; it was most concentrated around her heart, and it became fainter the farther away from her heart.

How could she be the one to be killed?

 

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Sheng Minglang: Did I hear right that I can finally get some action tomorrow? Hurry up!!!

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