22: Absorb the magic terms!
“I have a plan. You pretend to be a kind young girl and go talk to this beggar. They will definitely find an excuse to trick us into an alley. Once we reach their hideout, we’ll work together to take them down in one fell swoop.”
Hearing this somewhat daring plan, Zhang Wanjun didn't refuse; instead, she seemed a little excited.
“I agree with this plan. I’ll send a signal to my teammates and superiors first. This patrol has a high-level expert overseeing it, so notifying them will be safer.”
“Of course, let’s try to kill all these Demonic Path members before they arrive!”
“Alright!”
Lin Wu was eager to try.
Although this beggar’s trait wasn’t impressive, there might be good things in their hideout.
Zhang Wanjun sent the signal, then concealed her aura, and the two approached the beggar.
“Old man, what’s wrong?”
As Zhang Wanjun spoke, she also put a few hundred yuan into the beggar’s bowl.
After seeing the two, the beggar first probed their Realm.
However, his Mental Energy was too low to detect their true Realm.
“Thank you! You are so kind, but I also want to ask you for a favor. My granddaughter is sick, but I can’t read the medicine instructions. Can you come and help me give her the medicine?”
Lin Wu almost burst out laughing when he heard this.
This Demonic Path member wasn’t even bothering to act; there was no preamble at all!
Zhang Wanjun also found it somewhat humorous, trying hard to suppress her laughter.
“Of course, old man, please lead the way quickly. We absolutely cannot let the child’s condition worsen!”
Lin Wu stood by silently, watching the two perform.
Then the beggar stood up and tottered into the alley.
The two followed him.
As they walked, Zhang Wanjun sensed a Martial Artist's aura behind the alley.
Lin Wu also sensed it.
Then the two followed the beggar into a basement.
This basement was a bit damp, but the rent was extremely cheap, making it a choice for many beggars and vagrants.
“Two young people, just ahead…”
The beggar opened a large door; the lights inside were dim, but many auras emanated from it.
And the person behind had already blocked the entrance.
Zhang Wanjun gave Lin Wu a look!
Then the two walked straight in.
The moment the two walked in, the Demonic Path member behind them immediately closed the door.
The lights also came on, and four Demonic Path members instantly appeared in the room.
Adding the beggar and the one blocking the door, there were six Demonic Path members in total!
Lin Wu’s heart rejoiced, and then he examined each person.
Their Realms were all Body Refining Third Stage, and their entries were mostly uninspired, either repetitive or with too many side effects!
Most of these people were of average strength, clearly having just joined the Demonic Path.
Of course, if they were strong, they wouldn’t have joined the Demonic Path.
However, Lin Wu sensed a powerful aura!
Zhang Wanjun also felt it.
That aura, while powerful, was somewhat weak and posed no fatal threat.
Meanwhile, outside, other team members were rapidly approaching, and not only that, but powerful Body Refining high-stage combatants were also swiftly closing in.
However, these Demonic Path members in front of them couldn't perceive it.
“Hahaha, two more fat sheep. It seems our master can recover faster.”
Another Demonic Path member shrieked:
“This trick is still fun. As long as you pretend to be weak, many fools will willingly walk into the trap!”
“Look at this girl, how beautiful she is. Later, we brothers will have a feast.”
The Demonic Path members laughed more and more wantonly, unaware that they were already heavily surrounded.
“This must be her boyfriend. Later, I’ll let you open your eyes wide and watch how your girlfriend is… by us…”
Lin Wu found these people a bit noisy.
Without another word, he directly extracted the Blood Flame Spear, then swept it in a single strike, severing the head of that Demonic Path member!
Zhang Wanjun was slightly angered by their words, so she struck even harder.
She manipulated her Mind Power, found a small pebble, and then accelerated it repeatedly, piercing the Demonic Path member’s skull!
“Don’t be so noisy in your next life, you idiot.”
Zhang Wanjun cursed angrily, then once again transformed into a phantom and appeared beside Lin Wu.
At this point, four remained in the field.
“Watch out for the one inside the room. I feel their Realm might be Body Refinement Sixth Level, but thankfully, they are very weak.”
Zhang Wanjun nodded.
Lin Wu directly thrust his spear. In an instant, three Demonic Path members were pierced by the Rainstorm Pear Blossom Spear.
And the flames burning from the Blood Flame Spear instantly incinerated them into dust.
Only the initial beggar remained in the field.
“Lead the way, I want to see what’s in the room!”
The beggar Demonic Path member tottered forward.
Then he opened the door.
Inside was a sickbed.
On the bed was a young man, unlike the other Demonic Path minions. His aura was stronger, and his evil Qi was heavier.
His age was similar to Lin Wu’s. At this moment, his face was pale and weak, and he was clearly severely injured.
When he saw Lin Wu, his face suddenly contorted in pain and anger.
“You’re holding my brother’s weapon? You must be connected to Old Zhang, that scoundrel!”
“I’m going to kill you, I’m going to kill Old Zhang’s entire family, I’m going to turn you all into human sticks…”
The man spat blood as he spoke.
Zhang Wanjun began, “So you are that Demonic Path member’s younger brother. This is good then, I’ll eradicate the root for my grandfather.”
Lin Wu acted immediately.
Because this Demonic Path member’s trait was Heaven-Defying!
“Name: Cao Wei”
“Realm: Body Refinement Sixth Level”
“Entries: Qi and Blood Absorption (Purple), Willpower Steadfast (Blue), Proficient in Hidden Weapons (Blue), Mind Power Expert (Blue)”
“Status: Severely injured, dying”
Lin Wu directly leaped in front of him, piercing him with the Blood Flame Spear!
“Why now, of all times? Just give me a few more days…”
The Demonic Path member cried out as he was engulfed by flames.
Then he turned into a pile of dust.
And when the beggar Demonic Path member saw Cao Wei killed, he immediately bolted out the door, only to run into other team members and be captured on the spot… Lin Wu ignored all that.
His attention was completely drawn to the Demonic Path entries before him.
“Qi and Blood Absorption (Purple): Demonic Path talent. You can absorb a small portion of the Qi and Blood of deceased creatures, but these Qi and Blood will be mixed with a portion of resentment. Over time, you will lose your sanity. The absorption limit is 500 calories per instance.”
“Willpower Steadfast (Blue): Willpower will be extremely steadfast, Spirit will be purer, and will not be affected by distracting thoughts or resentment.”
“Proficient in Hidden Weapons (Blue): You are proficient in most hidden weapons, far surpassing ordinary people.”
“Mind Power Expert (Blue): You are born with a strong Mind Power talent, and you are destined to become a Mind Power user.”
“What great talents!”
“This talent is simply too strong; it can even absorb the Qi and Blood of deceased creatures.”
Lin Wu’s heart immediately stirred.
“If combined with Willpower Steadfast and the Mount Tai Meditation Technique, it should be able to resist the side effects!”