3: Chapter 3 Hatred

A streak of deep blue energy emerged from Wang Yi's corpse and was completely absorbed by the kitchen knife.

Wang Yi's flesh was also rapidly devoured by the kitchen knife, which then fed back the energy to Qin Xiaogan.

Qin Xiaogan took a deep breath; it was truly refreshing.

His strength increase this time was significantly more noticeable than when he killed Xiao Heizi.

"As expected, the boost from slaughtering a Awakened is even greater."

"System, open the panel. Put all points into Spirit."

[Host: Qin Xiaogan]

[Strength: 35+5 (Equipment)]

[Speed: 35]

[Defense: 10]

[Spirit: 80+5 (Equipment)]

[Death: 11]

[Rank: D-rank]

The gradual increase in Spirit power made Qin Xiaogan's mind clearer and clearer, to the point where he felt his mental energy was about to erupt.

Qin Xiaogan had a premonition that once his Spirit reached one hundred, he might obtain a new ability.

"My defense increased? How am I supposed to get killed in the future then?" Qin Xiaogan muttered in distress.

Qin Xiaogan took out clean clothes from the system space and changed into them.

Then, he slowly walked out from the school's back mountain.

As soon as he came out, Qin Xiaogan felt something was off.

Quiet, it was too quiet.

Qin Xiaogan narrowed his eyes, observing the situation in the university.

"Eye of the Undead"

[A-rank - Xie Xiyun]

[E-rank - Liu San]

[C-rank - ...]

Qin Xiaogan's sword-like brows furrowed.

"So many Awakened?"

A young man wearing a peaked cap noticed Qin Xiaogan and paced toward him.

"Student, we are from the Yang City Investigation Bureau. Please cooperate with us."

Qin Xiaogan showed a simple and honest smile.

"Brother, my mom is still waiting for me at home. Is there something wrong?"

"Don't be nervous, student. We just need to draw a tube of blood."

Hearing this, the corner of Qin Xiaogan's eye twitched slightly.

"No problem, big brother."

The young man in the peaked cap nodded and said, "Just call me Lin Li."

Then, Lin Li took out a set of syringes that glinted coldly.

A burst of blue light emanated from Qin Xiaogan's waist.

Lin Li drew a large tube of blood from Qin Xiaogan's vein.

Lin Li put away the syringe and smiled at Qin Xiaogan, "Alright, student, you may go."

Qin Xiaogan nodded and then smiled, "Okay, Brother Lin, thank you for your hard work."

Lin Li waved his hand. "Don't mention it, it's my duty."

Hearing this, Qin Xiaogan couldn't help but find it quite amusing.

This guy had fallen under Wang Yi's Hand of Nightmare and had drawn a large tube of blood from himself.

Qin Xiaogan walked out of the school gate and glanced back at the woman standing tall in the center of the campus.

[Name: Xie Xiyun]

[Strength: 500]

[Speed: 630]

[Defense: 700]

[Spirit: 500]

[SS-rank — Descent: Summon Ancient Heroic Spirits to possess the body]

[SS-rank — Deterrence: Can suppress all targets with potential below SS-rank]

[???]

[Rank: A+]

[Potential: SS]

Infinite hatred suddenly surged within Qin Xiaogan's heart.

The hatred in his heart was like a flood about to burst through a dam, surging and roaring, ready to erupt.

This was a physiological reaction from the original body toward this woman.

Years ago, it was this woman who knocked on the door of the Qin Manor, causing blood to flow like a river throughout the household, a sight too tragic to behold.

Standing in the center of the campus, Xie Xiyun seemed to sense something.

Her elegant eyes looked toward where Qin Xiaogan was.

Qin Xiaogan gave her a mellow smile.

However, Qin Xiaogan didn't stay long; a big fish like this could be cooked slowly later.

Xie Xiyun furrowed her willow-like brows, staring intently at Qin Xiaogan's departing back.

Why does this person look so familiar?

"Did that kid up front have his blood drawn?"

Lin Li hurriedly said, "Group Leader, we drew a very large tube."

Xie Xiyun nodded slightly, then swayed her long, beautiful legs as she walked toward the back mountain.

Lin Li watched Xie Xiyun's ink-black long hair fluttering in the wind; her sexy back made him involuntarily start swallowing his saliva.

As soon as Xie Xiyun arrived at the back mountain, she smelled a heavy scent of blood.

Her willow brows slanted up in anger, and her cherry lips were tightly pursed.

Xie Xiyun was silent for a moment, her gaze quickly scanning the surrounding environment.

Those willow-like eyebrows furrowed tightly.

Aside from the lingering scent of blood, there wasn't a single trace left.

Not even a drop of blood remained.

Xie Xiyun gave a cold laugh and muttered to herself, "Where did this old dog come from, daring to commit murder in my district?"

...

Just as Qin Xiaogan arrived downstairs at Xiao Heizi's home, he couldn't help but sneeze.

He rubbed his nose, just about to head upstairs.

Qin Xiaogan then felt his kitchen knife flickering.

"Is Xiao Heizi about to die?"

Qin Xiaogan narrowed his eyes and released Wang Yi.

"Activate your ability and see what's going on."

Wang Yi's pale cheeks glowed with a black light.

Then, a surge of mental energy erupted from Wang Yi.

At the same time.

"Speak! Where is your accomplice? You killed so many people, did you really think you could escape?"

Two young men stood upright in the living room, where the walls had actually been smashed through, hiding several corpses inside.

Xiao Heizi lay on the ground with an expressionless face.

"Brother Yin, what's with this guy? His body is flickering in and out."

Brother Yin looked closely, his expression changing slightly. "This guy has been dead for a long time; his soul body is being controlled."

Just then, the young man beside him suddenly threw a punch at Brother Yin's back.

Brother Yin hurriedly dodged and roared, "Xiao Lizi, have you lost your mind?"

Xiao Lizi's eyes glowed with black light, and without a word, he continued to punch at Brother Yin.

Brother Yin steeled his heart; after dodging, he delivered a side kick that sent Xiao Lizi flying into the wall.

Xiao Lizi was actually kicked unconscious by that single strike.

"Tsk, how pathetic."

A cynical smile appeared on Qin Xiaogan's face as he stood at the doorway.

Brother Yin's chest heaved violently, clearly trying hard to suppress the rage in his heart.

He looked at Qin Xiaogan with eyes full of fire. "You must be his accomplice. Attacking people from the Investigation Bureau—you must be tired of living!"

Qin Xiaogan squinted with a smile and walked over to Xiao Lizi.

"There's actually no killing intent; this is a bit tricky."

With a crunch, Qin Xiaogan used his kitchen knife to chop off Xiao Lizi's right hand directly.

Brother Yin's face turned as grim as stagnant water, killing intent flickering in his eyes.

Qin Xiaogan smiled gently, "That's more like it. Come, kill me."

A low growl escaped Brother Yin's throat as he suddenly charged at Qin Xiaogan.

"Iron Ring Kick"

Brother Yin leaped into the air and delivered a high kick toward Qin Xiaogan's nauseatingly smiling face.

"Bang!"

Qin Xiaogan was kicked into the wall, and the bones in his face were actually all shattered by the kick.

With a swollen and mangled face, Qin Xiaogan said indistinctly, "I... I'm fine."

Brother Yin's face was ashen as he prepared to go help the heavily injured Xiao Lizi.

Qin Xiaogan threw the kitchen knife in his hand fiercely; with the sound of breaking wind, it embedded itself deeply into Xiao Lizi's chest.

Instantly, blood gushed out like a fountain.

Brother Yin's eyes widened, and he was surrounded by a murderous aura.

"You truly deserve to die!"

Brother Yin stepped forward and sent Qin Xiaogan flying into the air with a high kick.

Then, Brother Yin's legs were like a violent storm; in the process of the intense kicking, ripples of wind actually whipped up around them.

Under this series of kicks, Qin Xiaogan gradually lost all signs of life.

The smiling face also froze at this moment.

Brother Yin panted heavily and hurriedly picked up Xiao Lizi. "Xiao Lizi, it's okay. Brother will save you right now."

He felt Xiao Lizi's body gradually turning cold.

With tears in his eyes, Brother Yin gritted his teeth and hoisted Xiao Lizi onto his back.

Xiao Lizi was his cousin. After the Global Resurgence, he had clamored and insisted on joining the Investigation Bureau.

He spent all day shouting about wanting to awaken and clamoring to catch criminals, yet he always timidly hid in the back.

What a fool. Didn't he know how dangerous it was to join the Investigation Bureau?

I was always complaining that you were holding me back.

I never expected...

That you would never be able to hold me back again.

Lines of tears flowed from Brother Yin's eyes, dripping silently like pearls from a broken string.

"Hey? Have you grieved enough?"

Qin Xiaogan's voice suddenly rang out behind Brother Yin.

Brother Yin whipped his head around, looking at the perfectly unharmed Qin Xiaogan with a face full of shock.

Qin Xiaogan stretched lazily.

"I can resurrect him. The condition isn't difficult; just be my dog."