All the evil beasts in the world, I feed on demons and monsters

Chapter 391 Convergence
"Lord Yin of the Huai River!"

In the drizzle, a cry of surprise, accompanied by the sound of tearing cloth, rang out from behind Ji Ran.

Looking to the side, one could see that the chestnut horse's hide had completely collapsed, and a handsome young man in a white robe and jade crown had emerged.

This boy has a feminine appearance; if it weren't for his clear, masculine voice, it would be difficult to tell whether he is male or female.

At this moment, the young man stood up, then clasped his hands in a respectful gesture towards Ji Ran, saying, "Li Hanzhang greets Daoist Master. Thank you for your kind words."

Just now, I realized I was ultimately a horse. If it weren't for this Taoist priest's intervention, that old monster might not have been able to take me away.

It is common knowledge in this world that practitioners are equivalent to Taoists.

"Do you recognize that carp?"

Ji Ran watched as the Huai River calmed down, its turbid waters surging and flowing eastward. Only every now and then, a wave would carry up some foul-smelling, blackened corpses.

"I've heard of him, but this is the first time I've seen the Yin Lord in person."

As Li Hanzhang spoke, his eyes revealed a deep shock, and he said, "The Yin Lord of Huai River is said to be in charge of the laws and records of the judges of the underworld. Within the Huai River region, he can judge human merits and reward or punish them in the next life."

"Those who die in the Huai River will have their merits and demerits measured by the Huai River Yin Lord using a scale of merit."

"Well."

Ji Ran remained noncommittal, but indeed, there was no evil aura rising from the white-bearded old man and the giant carp.

Moreover, that giant carp is definitely at least level 5 in the Dragon Leaping Gate realm. Furthermore, its terrifying size and exaggerated strength are probably unmatched by a second-tier being! If it were to encounter a third-tier being, it could likely hold its own for several moves!
Ji Ran looked around but couldn't find the dark-faced man, which was a bit of a pity. Whether intentionally or unintentionally, the Yin Lord of Huai River had thrown the two of them to the opposite bank from the dark-faced man.

Given the carp's enormous size, a single movement could cover a distance of thousands of feet. The two groups had long since lost track of how far apart they were.

The necromantic energy was very useful to him. After absorbing the necromantic energy from the Heavenly Demon Sword Embryo, he would unleash the skill "Bearing the Necromantic Slash," which was like cleansing his true nature. In that state, both his comprehension and his true nature were incredibly clear. This could be considered a kind of external force that enhanced his talent.

Ji Ran found a rock and sat down on the shore.

He wasn't deceiving the Yin Lord of Huai River; he was indeed waiting for someone. The Double Flower Red Stick said that the so-called merit feast was being held at this Huai River Inn.

Unfortunately, the Dragon Lord Inn, which once sheltered wandering ghosts, has now disappeared, leaving him only to wait here.

"Master Daoist, may I ask what brings you here?"

"Attend the banquet."

"..."

Li Hanzhang's expression immediately changed, and he froze on the spot. Adding to his pallor, Ji Ran's two mouths opened simultaneously, inhaling and exhaling spiritual energy.

Bitter!

He thought he was being rescued by a Taoist priest, but little did he know that the priest was also a monster.

Li Hanzhang silently observed Ji Ran for a moment, then took a small step back.

no response?

Take another step back.

No response yet.

The Huai River churned, and a fine drizzle fell. Beneath the withered black branches, the man in black robes sat calmly on a blue stone, breathing deeply. If it weren't for the two mouths on his cheeks breathing, he would have appeared somewhat like an immortal being.

Ji Ran didn't care about Li Hanzhang, a mere mortal. He was still experiencing the enlightenment he had gained that morning from Cheng Nie's slaying of the divine general, and he was seizing every opportunity to comprehend the myriad solutions to the talisman.

Li Hanzhang bent down and took out his Nine-Dragon Sword and Lulong Bow from the chestnut-red horsehide. After thinking for a moment, he took out a piece of blood-red spirit jade from his bosom and gently placed it behind Ji Ran.

Then, they carefully retreated step by step.

Monsters, no monsters at all, cannot be measured by common sense. Don't be fooled by the fact that this one saved you; it wouldn't be surprising if it cooked you up the next moment.

A wild beast that cultivates into a demon can never change its nature. A few years ago, a shocking incident occurred in the capital: the "Ministerial Case," triggered by a demon. Eight years prior, a high-ranking official in the imperial court contracted a cold and died suddenly in the spring. On the first night of their vigil, his children and grandchildren, half-asleep, suddenly saw the official sit up straight!

The filial sons and grandsons were so frightened that they cried and scattered. When they summoned a large number of servants, they found their master sitting in the mourning hall, speaking and behaving as if he were still alive, and his body was warm and healthy.

The next day, the family saw that the old man had sunbathed and then called a Taoist priest to check his yin energy, which confirmed that the old man had come back to life.

Afterwards, the old man managed his household affairs in an orderly manner. When the court learned of this, they invited him to return to court, where he also handled official business with great efficiency. In this way, the old minister lived a diligent life until autumn.

Then, something happened.

The old minister's son died.

It fell from the sky and shattered into pieces on the streets of the capital. An old man selling fried pancakes saw it early in the morning and wondered whose butcher had dumped the offal on the ground. He was even happy to pick it up and make minced meat.

When he picked up a piece of flesh still attached to his palm, he let out a wail and scrambled to report it to the authorities.

Then, heading south, the old minister's wife, daughter-in-law, and grandson were found one by one along the city walls, official roads, and in the woods. They had all fallen from heights and died instantly, their bodies mutilated beyond recognition.

The key issue is that in some places, there was no open space to the left, right, front, or back. Where did the person fall from? The imperial envoys were baffled and had no choice but to report to the court, who concluded that it was the work of demons and monsters.

This old minister had served the court his whole life and had many old friends and relatives in the court. When this matter came to light, the Tang Emperor took it seriously and immediately invited the Taoist priest from Longhu Mountain to perform a ritual to invite the "Demon Exorcism Division" deity.

In less than half a day, the Taoist priest from Longhu Mountain returned carrying a crane that was as tall as two people and had a wingspan of about ten feet.

It turned out that the old minister was indeed dead, but he liked to raise cranes, phoenixes, and falcons. A crane that had been raised since it was a cub had become a spirit over time. Taking advantage of the people in the mourning hall being drowsy, it hid the corpse, transformed into human form, and pretended to be the old minister.

Because of their long-term interaction, he knew the old minister's habits and thus avoided making any mistakes.

This crane demon truly had no ill intentions. Having become a first-rank spirit, it could have left the capital to cultivate in the demon forest. However, out of compassion for the old minister's family and the unbearable grief caused by his death, it transformed into human form and diligently supported his family.

Unfortunately, the cranes couldn't resist their southward migration habit when autumn came. One night, the crane demon carried the whole family on its back, intending to take them south and return the following year.

But the old man's son woke up in the cold wind and found himself high in the air. He screamed and fell! The other women and children did the same, falling one by one.

When the Taoist Longhu caught it, the crane demon was crying out in despair and offered no resistance. It then crashed headfirst into the Taoist Longhu's sword and committed suicide.

Therefore, it is difficult for most demons to be made human.

Li Hanzhang understood this principle from ancient books since childhood, knowing that even a kind demon's "kindness" could unintentionally kill it.

Unless one is a demon immortal who has been feeding on incense offerings for many years, and has witnessed the warmth and coldness of human relationships within the incense offerings, and whose understanding of people has overwhelmed their nature, only then can one possess some semblance of human humanity.

At this moment, Li Hanzhang left Baoyu as a token of his gratitude. Taking advantage of Ji Ran's inaction, he quietly retreated. Once he was a hundred meters away, he immediately used his lightness skill to fly away and disappeared into the misty rain.

However, after about the time it takes to drink a cup of tea, a series of hurried footsteps splashed up a cloud of muddy water!
Da da da!
Li Hanzhang returned quickly, his face pale, heading straight for Ji Ran!

"Senior, save me!"

Brush and pull!

At that moment, Ji Ran stood up as he heard the voice, looked behind him, and revealed a smile.

In the light rain, a horse-drawn carriage appeared out of nowhere.

A tall horse was pulling a carriage, and a tall coachman with wrinkles that almost reached his shoulders was walking with his head down.

From a distance, the coachman looked like he had a mohawk, but up close you could see clearly that he had a horse's face! He was a thin, tall, three-meter-tall horse demon!
Li Hanzhang breathed a sigh of relief when he saw Ji Ran.

Who would have thought that he would run into a demon pulling a cart after only a short while! Li Hanzhang knew that his mortal skills were only enough to put up a fight against a chivalrous swordsman, but against a demon, it would be a meal for him, so he decisively turned back!

creak-

After the carriage stopped, a beautiful woman knelt down and gently lifted the curtain with her fair wrists. A man in a red robe and wolf tail immediately strode out. When he saw Ji Hou, he grinned!
"Team Leader Ji!"

The person who came was none other than the Double Flower Red Stick!
(End of this chapter)