After all, the more life essence and blood a vampire consumes, the more powerful it becomes, as if under a spell of rampant growth.

Although Afu is usually very confident in his own excellent skills, once he imagines the demon that even the Holy Lord is wary of and has been specifically targeting, and how terrifyingly powerful it would be after it recovers its strength, he can't help but feel a chill down his spine and cold sweat quietly seeps out.

He knew perfectly well that if he were to be defeated and reduced to a mindless, walking corpse, that would be far more terrifying than facing death itself.

He did crave power, and he was willing to pay many prices to become stronger, but losing his own will was absolutely not within his consideration; that was a bottom line he could never cross.

"If you continue to buzz around in my ear like an annoying fly, disrupting my plans, then you'd better go and venture into this gloomy castle by yourself!"

Afu's eyes widened in fury, like two raging flames, staring straight at Afen. His gaze was like a tangible arrow and a powerful pressure, causing Afen to shrink back abruptly, his legs going weak, and he almost collapsed to the ground.

"Yes, yes, I know."

Ah Fen immediately dropped his timid demeanor, put on a fawning smile, and bowed and scraped, saying obsequiously, "You're a tough guy who can kick Jackie Chan down with one kick. Your skills and spirit are known throughout our Black Hand Gang. Of course, I feel most at ease following you, don't you think?"

"Humph!"

Afu's lips curled up slightly, revealing a hint of smugness. He narrowed his eyes, clearly enjoying the perfectly timed compliment.

Ah Fen's flattery hit the nail on the head, precisely striking at that little bit of vanity in his heart.

"Let me say one more thing: I'll use you as bait to feed the vampires, to buy everyone time to escape. Don't blame me for being ruthless."

"I understand, I understand..."

Ah Fen's smile grew even more obsequious, his head bobbing like a pestle being pounded, his body trembling slightly involuntarily, as if afraid that Ah Fu might get upset and really dump him on the vampire.

Although the castle bears the marks of time and exudes an air of antiquity, decay, and decay, it is not particularly grand or large in scale.

Afu, like a brave and resolute vanguard general, led the way with his head held high and his steps swift, with the group following closely behind, all in perfect unison and choosing not to split up.

They quickly explored the entire first floor along the winding, maze-like corridors.

Each time they opened a door, they were greeted only by mountains of clutter, thick blankets of dust that stung their nostrils, and cobwebs as dense as spider webs, resembling eerie curtains. After searching, they found nothing.

Time is like a cunning fish that swims silently, passing by without a sound; an hour passes in the blink of an eye.

The eerie and oppressive atmosphere remained unchanged, like thick ink tightly enveloping everyone, yet nothing unusual occurred. The tense and ready-to-break tensions in everyone's hearts unconsciously relaxed, and the expressions on their faces changed from high vigilance to a slight languor.

Chapter 141 Afu!

"How to do?"

Someone muttered something under their breath, their voice filled with confusion and helplessness.

"No chance on the first floor, looks like it's on the second floor."

The others chimed in, whispering amongst themselves for a while before turning their gazes toward Afu in unison.

At this moment, Afu seemed to have become the unspoken pillar of support for everyone in this darkness and confusion, his eyes filled with expectation and reliance.

"The Holy Lord has stated that whoever finds and opens the coffin will receive a piece of gold worth 500,000, plus 500,000 in cash; the others will each receive 100,000 in cash, which is a bonus in addition to the boss's wages and does not need to be handed over."

Afu remained calm, as if he had thrown out an extremely tempting bait, causing ripples to spread across the calm water.

"When did the Holy Lord say that? How come we didn't know?"

Aton looked puzzled and blurted out the question, his eyes full of confusion and curiosity.

"Hmph, that's none of your business. All you need to know is that finding the coffin and opening it will bring you plenty of benefits."

Ah Fu coldly uttered these words, as if he were a majestic emperor who brooked no argument, and then strode toward the stairs, giving Ah Dun no chance to ask any further questions. His aura was so powerful that no one dared to say a word.

The allure of money far outweighed fear at that moment. After a brief hesitation, the group gritted their teeth, clenched their fists, and followed closely behind Afu, moving towards the dilapidated, creaking staircase.

This time, everyone followed much closer, no longer trailing behind from a distance as before. Whenever they reached a door, they no longer let Afu go forward alone to "test the waters," which shows everyone's determination.

"Squeak-"

The staircase, dilapidated from years of neglect, resembles an elderly person on their last legs, unable to bear the weight of its weight.

A group of burly men stepped forward, emitting sharp, piercing sounds that echoed through the silent castle, adding to the eeriness.

Afu led the way steadily, secretly making plans in his mind.

The Holy Lord specifically pointed out that the righteous sorcerer's family had given everything, even their lives, to seal the vampire, and that the seal was further strengthened by a mysterious holy lock, making it seem as solid as a rock.

As long as these idiots don't mess with anything else, they're unlikely to run into any trouble before they reach the coffin.

As the saying goes, "Better safe than sorry." Many heroes have fallen due to momentary carelessness, and Black Tiger Afu is unwilling to repeat the same mistakes.

Many doors on the second floor are incomplete, as if cruelly devoured by the beast of time. In the darkness, the doorways resemble the gaping maws of giant beasts ready to devour anyone, ferocious and terrifying, exuding a chilling aura.

Given that the coffin was most likely hidden there, the danger was self-evident, and Afu became increasingly cautious, each step feeling as if he were walking on a knife's edge.

The others were even more anxious, their hearts pounding, their palms sweating, and their legs feeling as heavy as lead.

"Let's go."

Afu gave the order softly, his voice as gentle as a breeze, yet it carried an unyielding determination.

Everyone nodded and moved forward in unison, their steps extremely light, for fear of disturbing the evil spirits lurking within the castle.

"Squeak-"

In the first room, the door was tightly closed. Afu slowly reached out, his movements as careful as if he were defusing a bomb, and grasped the handle.

With a little force, the door hinges creaked in protest, and dust fell in a flurry, blinding everyone.

"next."

Ah Fu coughed lightly, waved his hand to disperse the dust, and led the group to explore the next room.

The rooms were all empty, with only dilapidated tables and chairs scattered among them, lifeless, like abandoned children forgotten by time.

Everyone frowned, their gazes fixed on the tightly closed door at the end of the corridor, as if a life-or-death secret lay hidden behind it.

Afu turned around and saw that everyone was on high alert, but none of them showed any intention of opening the door. He shook his head helplessly and sighed softly, "The path of the strong is ultimately lonely."

He held a flashlight in his left hand, its bright light like a torch, as sharp as a blade piercing the darkness.

With his right hand gripping the hilt of the knife tightly, his muscles taut, he resembled a divine weapon ready to be drawn at any moment. He cautiously approached the door step by step, signaling the person behind him to focus the light on him, ensuring that the interior would be clearly visible the moment the door opened.

Arriving at the door, Afu took a deep breath, as if to inhale all his courage, slowly grasped the handle, and gently pushed it open.

"Squeak-"

A piercing sound broke the silence; the door had barely opened a crack when something unexpected happened!

"Shh!"

An overwhelming force struck, tearing the door to shreds in an instant, filling the room with wood chips and dust, like a sudden sandstorm.

Afu couldn't dodge in time and was dragged into the house. His figure disappeared into the billowing dust, as if he had been mercilessly swallowed by a dark vortex.

"Giggle cluck!"

A chilling roar, seemingly emanating from the deepest hell, suddenly rang out, sending shivers down everyone's spines, making their scalps tingle and their souls tremble.

"boom!"

Immediately following, the sounds of a fierce fight erupted from inside the house. Tables and chairs were overturned, and objects were shattered. The deafening noise was as if a thrilling battle was unfolding. Then, everything fell silent again.

The change came too quickly and too suddenly. Everyone stood there, stunned, their minds blank, as if they had been frozen in place.

"Ah Fu? What's going on inside?"

Adon was the first to come to his senses, his brows furrowed, and he shouted into the room, his voice filled with anxiety and concern.

"quick......"

Ah Fu had just started speaking, before he could finish.

"Grrrrrr!"

The chilling screams rang out again, followed by a deafening roar of fighting, like the howls of demons.

"What are you waiting for? Hurry up and get in! While Ah Fu is holding that evil thing back, hurry up and open the coffin, then run away!"

Adon shouted at the top of his lungs, as if sounding a battle horn, waking up the hesitant crowd.

"that's right!"

"That's right, once the coffin is opened, even if the vampires escape, let Afu cover them. Let's run!"

"Don't talk nonsense. Afu won't last much longer. Once the coffin is opened, we'll have to take him with us and run!"

After a few words of argument, the group gritted their teeth, gripped their weapons, and rushed into the house, shouting, "Ah Fu! We're here to help you!"

Lasu and Afen grabbed Zhou and charged in first, like warriors heading to battle, fearless of death.

Deep within this eerie, prison-like ancient castle, seemingly cursed for millennia, Afu is like a raging lion driven to the brink of despair, yet growing ever more ferocious, his moves cascading forth like a torrent of water.

"Dragon Claw Hand, Lotus Float!"

His eyes were wide open in anger, as if two clusters of blazing red flames were leaping in them. His roar echoed throughout the house, and his hands, like dragon claws forged from steel, shot out swiftly. The wind from his claws howled, and the air seemed to be cut by sharp blades, hissing as it passed through.

Her movements were agile and light, like a lotus flower swaying in the wind, drifting gracefully. Every step she took was a precise dodge of her opponent's deadly moves, showcasing her extraordinary skills.

"Scorpion paw, kangaroo jump!"

In the blink of an eye, his palm technique changed abruptly. His palm became concave, and his fingertips tightened, just like a scorpion's tail raised high, carrying a cunning and ruthless force, like a poisonous sting aimed at the enemy's vitals.

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His steps were nimble, like a kangaroo leaping, powerful yet agile, and the impact of his landing made the surrounding bricks and stones tremble slightly.

"Two phoenixes fill the ears, and one's head cracks a walnut!"

Before the roar had even faded, Afu's fists, carrying a powerful wind capable of splitting mountains and shattering rocks, slammed into his sides like two cannonballs. It was as if two phoenixes, carrying the force of a thunderbolt, were swiftly blasting into his opponent's ears. The momentum seemed to crush all obstacles in its path, which was extremely terrifying.

Ah Fen and his companions were like a group of apprehensive adventurers who had just entered a demonic realm. As soon as they rushed into the house, they were struck by Ah Fu's series of thunderous roars and fierce moves, which made their eardrums ache as if they had been hit by a heavy hammer.

"The mouse steals the cheese, the antelope leaps!"

Afu's offensive showed no sign of stopping. He suddenly turned around, like a cunning and clever mouse leaping up instantly, with a clear target, striking directly at the opponent's weakness.

Then, like an antelope, it leaped into the air with agility, its body swift and graceful, drawing a perfect arc in the air, creating a whistling wind that made everyone's hair dance wildly.

"Flying kick in mid-air".

His moves flowed smoothly from one another. He leaped high into the air, delivering a single, airborne kick. It was as if a black whirlwind was wrapped around his foot, and the air seemed to explode at the point of impact, producing a crackling sound with astonishing power.

"Supernova burning!"

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