Villain: After I died, all the heroines cried themselves to sleep.

Due to the intervention of the Disaster Management Bureau, Dark Moon Sword and Snow Sword Immortal reached a cooperation agreement.

"Wait, what the hell is Snow Sword Immortal?"

"This is Xueyi's officially registered name. Every registered seventh-level Martial Grandmaster has a fixed name instead of their real name, which can protect personal privacy to some extent."

Teacher Xiaolin glanced at Luo Chuan.

"The term 'Snow Sword Immortal' originated from media praise of Xue Yi. Aren't you a fan of hers? How come you don't even know that?"

"..."

Luo Chuan was speechless for a moment.

In this sense, the army commander is also known as the "Iron Wall of the Eastern City".

He glanced furtively at Jiang Xueyi, but she seemed not to have heard him at all.

Of course, it's also possible that they don't care.

all in all.

Luo Chuan and others now have official support and can be considered to be receiving government funding.

Besides them, there are several other S-rank hunter guilds that receive the same official treatment.

Compete with others for the S-rank bounty to capture the Shadow Fiend.

"Don't be careless. Those who can participate in bounties related to Sequencers are not ordinary S-class guilds."

"Teacher Kobayashi, you are the one who should not underestimate the madness of the Darkmoon Sword... the bond."

Luo Chuan confidently assured him.

"We'll take Shadow Fiend's ears."

"..."

Teacher Lin looked at Luo Chuan with suspicion.

I don't understand where Luo Chuan's confidence comes from.

To her surprise...

Luo Chuan did not significantly change his original strategy.

They simply increased the number of police dispatches based on the existing efforts.

……

whisper.

A shower of silver spears rained down.

Jiang Xueyi slew yet another high-level demon.

Luo Chuan watched from the sidelines.

have to say.

Jiang Xueyi's abilities are indeed outstanding.

Her S+ rank talent is [Metal Frenzy], which allows her to control metal at will.

It shares a similar concept with Luo Chuan's "Etheric Domination".

Except for being slightly less versatile than Ether.

Both offensively and defensively, it surpasses Ether.

Luo Chuan originally intended to take this opportunity to test Jiang Xueyi's general strength.

However, Jiang Xueyi was simply too powerful.

So far, no demon has been able to withstand even one round from her.

Luo Chuan became a cheerleader, offering encouragement and support.

"Wow, my senior is amazing!"

Jiang Xueyi showed no joy upon hearing this.

She stared coldly at Luo Chuan.

"I don't need your praise, you'd better give me an explanation."

Several days have passed since the two sides began their cooperation.

this time.

With Ms. Kobayashi's mediation, everyone acted according to Luo Chuan's plan.

However, progress has been extremely slow until now.

Jiang Xueyi, on the other hand, worked for several days without pay.

It felt like Luo Chuan was playing me for a fool; it was a complete waste of my time.

Seeing this, Luo Chuan smiled and explained.

"Don't worry, senior. With our pressure, the Shadow Fiend will eventually be located by us."

"Don't try to be all chummy with me, I'm not buying it."

Jiang Xueyi's face was gloomy.

Unlike Xu Xiaojin, who was easily fooled by Luo Chuan.

She is one of the very few women who can completely defend against Luo Chuan's sweet talk.

According to Ms. Kobayashi's inside information.

Jiang Xueyi has had a strong obsession with Sequencers for a long time.

"Senior, why don't you believe me? I really want to help you find the Shadow Fiend's whereabouts..."

Luo Chuan shrugged.

"Up until now, you've just stood by and watched."

Jiang Xueyi scrutinized Luo Chuan and spoke frankly.

Luo Chuan simply watched.

As they were talking.

Xu Xiaojin suddenly cried out in surprise.

"What's wrong?"

Luo Chuan and Jiang Xueyi looked at the same time.

Xu Xiaojin stood beside the demon's corpse, her body covered in cold sweat.

"I sensed something connected to demons."

She forced herself to speak, despite feeling nauseous.

"Where?"

Jiang Xueyi immediately pressed for more information.

Xu Xiaojin pointed out a direction with difficulty.

Without hesitation, Jiang Xueyi unfolded her steel wings and quickly chased after them.

And watching her departing figure.

With her face pale, Xu Xiaojin could no longer withstand the backlash and collapsed to the ground.

Luo Chuan appeared just in time and caught her safely.

He then sincerely praised her.

"I give you full marks for being able to withstand the backlash from a seventh-level Martial Grandmaster."

……

The investigation into the Sequencers came to an abrupt halt due to Xu Xiaojin's mental exhaustion.

Jiang Xueyi went off to chase after the Shadow Demon on her own.

Luo Chuan, along with Xu Xiaojin, met up with Teacher Xiaolin and Ye Ling.

During this time, when Ms. Lin saw the unconscious Xu Xiaojin, she couldn't help but give Luo Chuan a lecture.

They did not return to the hotel.

Instead, they went to a temporary base provided by the Disaster Management Agency to rest.

"Xueyi hasn't come back yet. She must have caught Shadow Demon by the tail, so you guys shouldn't run around aimlessly either."

Teacher Lin gave Luo Chuan a stern look.

Then he sighed.

"Sigh... I still have to report Xiaojin's condition to the school..."

After saying that, she returned to her room exhausted and contacted the school.

"I'm going back to my room too."

Ye Ling said something casually and turned to leave.

Luo Chuan was left to clean up the mess he had created.

"..."

Helpless, Luo Chuan carried Xu Xiaojin back to her room.

After confirming that everything is normal, return to the living room to stand guard.

Time passed slowly.

As night deepened, the moon rose high in the sky.

Jiang Xueyi still hasn't returned.

All sounds are silent.

Dark clouds gradually obscured the moonlight.

A strange shadow silently crept into the night.

Inside the room, Xu Xiaojin, utterly exhausted, was still fast asleep.

Nothing was found.

On the curtains.

The reflection of the enormous mantis-like demon was visible.

The mantis's eyes glowed red as it suddenly pounced on Xu Xiaojin.

In that very instant.

Bang!

The doors and windows were all shattered.

The mantis-like shadow flew backward out of the window in an instant.

A figure was ruthlessly trampling on its head.

"Snap—"

The mantis flaps its wings, raising its sharp mantis knives high.

He ruthlessly slashed at the figure.

Swish!

Before it could even make a move.

Its twin blades and head were smoothly severed.

In the void of the cut, a thin, silky silver line appeared.

"The front line."

Luo Chuan sheathed his sword, stepped into the void, and watched the mantis's corpse fall.

Looking up again, I saw the rooftop.

The dark, shadowy figure looked over in surprise.

"Heh...we've been found out."

"With your stench, you can be smelled from a mile away. It's so easy to spot you."

Luo Chuan remained calm and composed.

Although he didn't have Xu Xiaojin's cheat-level reconnaissance ability.

However, the [Heavenly Fate Mystic Bird] also endowed him with a keen perception of the spiritual energy of the surrounding world.

So in front of him.

Almost no sneak attack works.

"Interesting...how interesting..."

Shadow Fiend clicked his tongue in amazement.

They showed absolutely no intention of backing down.

"A mere fourth-tier martial artist was able to detect my presence. You even thwarted the plan to create a child, didn't you? I'm truly curious to see just how far you've gone."

"Do you run the Disaster Management Bureau? How come you know all the secrets?"

Luo Chuan couldn't help but complain.

Shadow Fiend didn't fall for the trap, and instead said meaningfully.

"If you can see it, you'll know it."

Omniscient and omniscient?

Luo Chuan was slightly taken aback.

Taking advantage of their unpreparedness, the Shadow Demon suddenly transformed into a shadow and attacked.

Clang!

Sword light clashed with shadows.

The Heavenly Dry Sword lived up to its reputation as a high-level spiritual treasure, managing to block the clutches of a seventh-level Martial Grandmaster.

However, the powerful impact still reached Luo Chuan.

In an instant, Luo Chuan was blasted away.

Shadow Fiend pressed his advantage, his body, fused with shadow, transforming into a gigantic falcon that swooped down.

At the critical moment.

From the nearby bushes, the shadowy snake that had been lurking for so long suddenly darted out.

A pair of highly venomous fangs plunged into the falcon's body.

"唳——"

The falcon screech.

It flapped its wings frantically and flew into the sky.

Escape the clutches of the snake's shadow.

Shadow Fiend reverts to human form.

Fortunately, the opponent's extraordinary level was not high, and they were unable to cause him any real harm.

He looked down at the snake's shadow.

Before her eyes, Ye Ling, tall and slender, stood with a cold gaze, holding two daggers and ready for battle.

Shadow Demon realized that Luo Chuan and the others were prepared.

He abandoned the fight and vanished without a trace.

They haven't gone very far yet.

He crashed into the transparent barrier and was blocked from proceeding.

"Barrier spell?"

Shadow Fiend instantly recognized the true nature of the barrier.

This is a technological application developed through research in the field.

at the same time.

The twelve sword shadows transformed into another giant snake.

He suddenly lunged at the Shadow Fiend.

Shadow Fiend casually shattered the giant snake.

However, they had no choice but to retreat to the open space in front of the base.

at this time.

Teacher Xiaolin stood beside Luo Chuan, her hands forming a mudra.

It was clearly she who set up the barrier.

Block off the surrounding space.

"Tsk, so you all knew I would launch an attack and set up an ambush beforehand?"

The Shadow Demon stared intently at Luo Chuan.

"You're only realizing it now?"

Luo Chuan raised the corners of his mouth and replied jokingly.

"We've done all that trouble just so you'd walk right into our trap."

This is his real plan.