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Liu Hong hurriedly asked, "This thing is pretty good. It can greatly increase combat power. Get me one too."
"This is simple, but not so simple. Just find a psionicist who can summon demons and have them summon them."
Zhu Gui taught without reservation.
"However, this contract requires the consent of both parties. You have to negotiate the terms with the demon, such as sacrificing one-tenth of your life for each use."
Therefore, some powerful individuals feel they don't need or value the power boost from demons, and thus cannot reach an agreement. Conversely, the weak, driven to desperation, have a higher success rate in signing a contract with a demon.
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Chapter Twenty-Two: Searching for Second Sister and Eldest Brother on a Journey West (Bonus Chapter for 500 Monthly Tickets!)
"I see. To be honest, I am also a psionicist and can summon demons."
Liu Hong made no attempt to hide it.
"But I've summoned several times, and no demons have paid any attention to me. Every time, it's just empty air. Why is that?"
"Hey, brother, the spell you used was to carve a hole in the ice that separates the physical world from the subspace."
"Using psionic energy to fish for demons in the warp is similar to casting a fishhook through a hole in the ice into an icy lake."
Zhu Gui described it vividly.
"But, brother, think about it, how can a fishhook without any bait lure the devil?"
"I see. So what exactly is this bait?"
Liu Hong seemed to understand something.
"Simple! We just need to find a pledge of loyalty. All I need to do is capture someone, kill them when I summon the demon, and their soul will become my bait."
Zhu Gui spoke with great enthusiasm, showing no regard for the lives of others.
"If the soul is brave and warlike, it can summon combat-type demons; if it is corrupt and pleasure-seeking, it can summon pleasure-type ghosts. It all depends on what you like, brother!"
The more psionic points sacrificed, the stronger and more extreme the soul's power in a particular emotion, and the greater the probability of catching a good demon—if brother wants a demon, I know a place called Ghost Fanlou that does this kind of business. I got my demon made there.”
"Thank you, I'll think about it some more."
Liu Hong thanked Zhu Gui. Although he knew how to summon the demon messenger, he couldn't bring himself to kill an innocent person in exchange for power. He regretted not summoning the demon when he killed Zhang Yuanwai.
Moreover, Liu Hong discovered that after the bloody battle with the Zhang family and the fierce battle with Suo Chao, his chivalrous level had increased again, reaching level three.
[Liu Hong] (Dragon)
Level 3 (Level 1 Mind Mage + Level 2 Wanderer)
Life 28, Psionic 5+5
Strength 16, Agility 10, Constitution 16
Intelligence 22, Perception 10, Charisma 16
Attack Accuracy: 5 (2 Heroic Deeds + 3 Strength)
Physical Defense: 10 (+10 base)
Magic Resistance: 21 (+12 base +3 character level +6 double charm adjustment)
I haven't used my psionic abilities much lately, and I've been mostly fighting in melee combat, so my psionic level hasn't increased, but my chivalrous level has.
One's own life, that is, the ability to withstand blows, and the accuracy of attacks, have been genuinely enhanced.
Moreover, the second level of chivalry granted him two powerful abilities.
【Star Healing】: Consumes 1 point of spiritual energy to restore 5 points of health to a target.
【战斗风格·七杀】：失去任侠的施法能力，但是【天罡斩】的灵能消耗－1。【天罡斩】威力增幅150％，【天罡斩】最多可以额外消耗6点灵能，额外造成6~72点星辰伤害（正常天罡斩只能额外消耗5点灵能）
The former grants itself healing abilities; as long as one psionic point is sufficient, it can provide a healing ability equivalent to 5 health points for every 1 psionic point.
The latter further amplified the power of its Heavenly Gang Slash! The base power jumped from 2~16 to 2~24, and for every additional point of spiritual energy consumed, the damage increased by 1~12. It also broke through the normal +5 limit, which could only unleash six galaxies at most, and became a Seven Kill level Heavenly Gang Slash!
What's even better is that I'm currently level 3, and I can consume a maximum of 3 points of spiritual energy at a time to unleash three galaxies that deal 4 to 48 damage.
With the double reduction of spiritual energy consumption from the [Combat Talent - Seven Kills] and the [Energy Storage Necklace], the three star rivers that originally required 3 points of spiritual energy to unleash only require 1 point, greatly enhancing one's combat power.
If you only use the Double Heavenly Slash on two star rivers, the energy consumption is actually zero.
Even more bizarrely, while upgrading herself, Pan Jinlian actually sprouted a third alluring fox tail, the white powder tip of which, dipped in rouge, traced elegant arcs in the darkness.
After she became his subordinate, she actually leveled up in tandem with his own level increase?! His dragon blood ability actually had such a wonderful use!
Seeing that Liu Hong had been saved by Pan Jinlian, Zhu Gui stopped going to the pharmacy. He took a few people to a ghost restaurant, sold two horses, washed the blood off the boat, and then returned to the inn to temporarily avoid the soldiers' attacks.
After calculating his options, Liu Hong realized that he now had 153 taels of silver and over 300 copper coins, along with a boat, which gave him the ability to escape over long distances. He also had a terrifying vanguard in Daming Prefecture. So he decided to rest for a day before leaving and heading to Cangzhou to find Wu Song, seek refuge with Chai Jin, and reunite with his family.
After resting for a day, Zhu Gui, who had been helping the group collect grain, returned to their door again.
"Brother, I've bought enough food for ten days and put it on the boat. By the way, I haven't asked you where you plan to go since you're wanted. There's a good job opportunity right now; I wonder if you'd like it?"
"What good job could a wanted criminal like me possibly get?"
Liu Hong asked curiously.
"Hey, which rich man runs the brothel? Doesn't he employ a bunch of bandits as his henchmen? The same group we were dealing with. They were incredibly audacious; they kidnapped another rich man's daughter, which led to the entire gang being massacred by the vanguard and the Song army. We were just unlucky to run into them. Normally, the Song army avoids Ghost Fanlou like the plague."
But this wealthy man was quite shrewd; he cut ties cleanly. No matter how the other side tried to cause trouble, they couldn't find him. All the clues were cut off by this gang of robbers.
Zhu Gui said enthusiastically.
“Now, that brothel owner is in urgent need of rebuilding his Ghost Fanlou. He heard that someone could severely injure that brute, the Vanguard, and is also in cahoots with me. Therefore, he wants to find my brother to be the new boss through me. Of course, I did not reveal my brother's information. I just came to ask for my brother's opinion first.”
"I'm sorry, I can't do something like taking innocent women to brothels."
Liu Hong repeatedly declined.
"We plan to go to Cangzhou to find my sister Wu Song, and then go to seek refuge with Master Chai, who is known in the martial arts world as Little Whirlwind."
"I see... Wait, Wu Song?"
Zhu Gui nodded, intending to see the two off, but was taken aback.
"Brother, are you perhaps referring to Wu Song, who is 2.4 meters tall and as terrifying as Suo Chao, the Vanguard?"
"Yes, yes, that's him! Boss lady, do you know where my sister is?"
Wu Dalang was also startled, his hands stopping as he packed his luggage, and he stared at Zhu Gui in surprise.
“I met her three months ago. I was shocked. It’s rare to see someone so tall and so skilled. I was the one who introduced her to the brothers at Gui Fanlou.”
Zhu Gui said enthusiastically.
"She did say she was going to Cangzhou to find Master Chai, but later she had some strange encounters and went to Qilin Village in Neihuang County instead. She's probably there now."
"That's right, that's right, my sister left three months ago!"
Wu Dalang cheered repeatedly.
Liu Hong glanced at the map. Qilin Village in Neihuang County was also under the jurisdiction of Daming Prefecture. It could be reached by following the Zhang River. He estimated that it was only about 100 li away, which was very close.
"Thank you for the information. We'll head to Qilin Village now."
Seeing that he couldn't keep the man, Zhu Gui sighed and decided to treat it as making a friend in the martial arts world. So he made some arrangements, politely taught Liu Hong how to operate the fishing boat, and saw the three off with high-level etiquette.
It was still winter, and a northwest wind was blowing. Although I was going against the current of the Zhang River, I was moving with the northwest wind and my speed was not slow.
Liu Hong hoisted the sails and rowed the oars. Zhu Gui's small boat was moving forward at a speed of 24 li per hour. Liu Hong exercised his arm strength by rowing. Even without rowing, the northwest wind would push him towards Neihuang County in the southeast.
Two and a half hours later, he arrived at Qilin Village in Neihuang County.
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Author's Note: Bonus chapter for 500 monthly votes! We've arrived at Qilin Village!
Chapter Twenty-Three: The Siblings Reunited in Neihuang County
Looking into the distance, Liu Hong saw a small village nestled amidst the silvery-white snow. Several small courtyards with blue bricks were enclosed by rammed earth walls, and a string of fences, entwined with withered vines, swayed precariously under the weight of the snow.
Amidst the sporadic barking of dogs, the stone mill under the old willow tree creaked and turned under the pull of a donkey. Several men wearing bamboo hats cast their fishing rods and nets on the dock, while a few yellow dogs chased and played with each other, leaving a series of paw prints on the snow.
"Hello! Is this Qilin Village? I'm looking for my sister. Have you seen a tall girl who's about 2.4 meters tall? Very young, around 20 years old?"
Before the boat even reached the shore, Wu Dalang excitedly waved his hands and asked the farmers who were winter fishing.
"Yes! This is the place. You are... Wu Song's brother?"
Several anglers looked at Wu Dalang with hesitation. His height was indeed quite rare, and with a sister who was 2.4 meters tall, it was even rarer, almost impossible to mistake.
"That's right! My sister really is in your village?"
Wu Dalang became even more excited, and Liu Hong also waved his oars, slowly bringing the small boat to the shore.
"Yes, yes! She's currently staying at Master Wang's house. Look, it's the biggest courtyard!"
Several anglers kindly gave directions, and the group moored their boat at the dock and walked happily toward the courtyard. Liu Hong had been to a wealthy man's house before, so he was still quite wary of such landlords and gentry.
However, the Wang family head of Qilin Village seemed to be different. When the villagers talked about him, they didn't look as terrified as the people of Qinghe County talked about the Zhang family head. Instead, they showed admiration and seemed to have a good reputation.
When asked out of curiosity, people said that this Master Wang was kind and generous. Although he occupied one-fifth of the village's land and supported many serfs and tenants, he never drove anyone to the brink of despair. He would even help subsidize some farmers who couldn't pay their taxes.
Several years ago, a neighboring county was hit by severe flooding, leaving many people homeless. He has been helping with disaster relief and has also taken in a mother and child in the village.
When Wu Song was desperate, he was generously taken in by him at the manor.
Liu Hong frowned, deep in thought. Why did this plot sound so familiar? Had he heard it somewhere before? But when the group knocked on the door of the Wang family mansion, saying they were looking for relatives, and were led to the courtyard by the servants, Liu Hong was immediately stunned.
An elderly man, seemingly in his eighties, was wielding his iron fists with remarkable vigor, teaching five people the most basic martial arts techniques. The terrifying force of his punches made his white beard rustle loudly.
Among the disciples, three children who looked to be seven or eight years old and one adult who was 1.9 meters tall all cast envious and admiring glances at a tall and beautiful woman who was a full 2.4 meters tall.
"Second sister, second sister! Your brother has been searching for you for so long!"
Seeing his sister's retreating figure, Wu Dalang was overwhelmed with mixed feelings of sorrow and joy as he recalled his life on the run. Supported by Liu Hong and Pan Jinlian, he walked forward step by step.
Upon hearing her brother's voice, Wu Song's body trembled, and she hurriedly turned her head. Her blood-red pupils suddenly shrank to slits, and her sharp eyebrows still held a lingering murderous aura. Her nostrils twitched uncontrollably, the alcohol fumes in her throat suddenly turned sour, and a tear glistened in the corner of her eye.
"Brother? What happened to your leg?! Did something happen at home? Was it those thugs?! Damn it! I'll send them all to their deaths when I get back!!!"
Wu Song's voice trembled with extreme anger and worry. He spoke incredulously, abandoning his martial arts master and the group of fellow disciples who had surrounded him, and rushed to his brother, kneeling on the ground to carefully examine his brother's injuries.
Liu Hong stared in shock at Wu Song's body—she really was a woman.
Wu Song stood tall and imposing, with a majestic appearance, sharp eyebrows, and bright eyes, exuding heroic spirit. His towering 2.4-meter frame resembled a pine tree standing alone in the frost and snow, or a solitary peak proudly facing the clouds.
Countless magnificent muscles, like small mountains, are stacked to form sexy and beautiful body curves. Even though his nine-foot frame is wrapped in thick clothes, his waist and hips still undulate with a perfect curve like a cheetah.
Upon seeing Wu Dalang's limp, she unleashed an uncontrollable and terrifying killing intent! In that instant, she was like a lion descending from the clouds, a demon shaking the earth. The oppressive aura she exuded even surpassed that of the vanguard Suo Chao! As she knelt to examine her brother's injured leg, her large hands trembled slightly, her left hand remaining clenched into a fist, her nails digging four bloody marks into her palm, as if she were forcibly suppressing the boundless killing intent surging within her.
Liu Hong's eyes also clearly saw Wu Song's true nature.
[Wu Song] (The Demon)
等级8（2级战士+1级蛮夷+1级鳞甲僧+4级战刃）
Life 100, Psychic 0
Strength 24, Agility 20, Constitution 20
Intelligence 14, Perception 14, Charisma 20
【Demon Messenger - ? ? ?】
Suo Chao's strength and physique attributes are both at the human limit of 20, which is already terrifying. When he activates Blood Rage, he even has 28 strength. He is truly a fierce and powerful general of this era.
But at least that's within the realm of human understanding.
Wu Song is even more outrageous, with all three attributes at the human limit of 20, and his strength even reaching a superhuman 24, making him a formidable general! His other attributes are not much weaker either.
These are the six attributes a human being can possess?!
Her profession is even more terrifying: Level 2 [Warrior] is decent, Level 1 [Barbarian] brings a berserk burst, Level 1 [Scale Armor Monk] brings noble charm and defense, and Level 4 [Battle Blade] brings superb martial arts skills.
Generally speaking, even though warriors possess high burst damage and strong physique that are hard for psionicists to match, they are too muggle and cannot handle many supernatural things. Even a powerful warrior like So Chao still has this weakness.
However, warriors like those wielding blades are different. They can learn incredibly powerful martial arts that inspire fear, and the sheer audacity of these martial arts rivals even psionic powers and spells.
"Hey, it's nothing, it's nothing! Put away your murderous aura! Our brother avenged me!"