194: The demon that appeared in the underground garage

Qin Shilei did not speak again, a flash and he instantly appeared beside Xiao Ziang.

He reached out, his hand forming a claw, and grabbed Xiao Ziang’s wrist.

“Ah!”

Xiao Ziang, whose wrist was instantly seized, couldn't help but let out a miserable cry.

He released Su Xiaoxuan, clenched his left hand into a fist, and punched towards Qin Shilei, trying to force the latter to release his right hand.

Qin Shilei gave Xiao Ziang a slight smile, released his right hand as the other party wished, and then raised his leg and kicked.

His right leg, though starting later, arrived first, instantly kicking the other party’s stomach.

Bang!

Xiao Ziang flew into the air, soaring seven or eight meters, knocking over a table, and then rolling twice before stopping by the corner of the wall.

After a while, Xiao Ziang finally regained his strength and crawled out of a pile of debris.

He looked at Qin Shilei with surprise and uncertainty.

Who was this divine being?

He couldn't even withstand a single move from the other party.

The first time they met, he only felt that the other party was very strong, and he wasn't entirely confident facing him.

But he never expected the other party’s strength to be ridiculously high.

He was a Bronze Nine-star, after all.

Just now, he couldn't even clearly see the other party’s movements.

The other party was not only incredibly fast but also terrifyingly strong.

Even if he used battle techniques, he probably wouldn't be a match.

Xiao Ziang suppressed the shock in his heart and asked, “Who are you?”

Qin Shilei did not answer the other party, turned around, and asked Su Xiaoxuan, “Miss Su, how should he be dealt with?”

Being so slighted by the other party, Xiao Ziang felt incredibly furious, but thinking of the other party’s strength, he could only forcibly suppress the anger in his heart.

He thought to himself, “Let you be arrogant for a few more days; by then, I will make you kneel before me and beg for mercy.”

Hearing Qin Shilei’s question, Su Xiaoxuan frowned and thought for a moment, then turned to Xiao Ziang and said, “Lord Xiao, we are truly not suitable. Please go back.”

She still had to live in Lingquan City, so she really couldn't offend Xiao Ziang too much.

Qin Shilei turned and said coldly, “Did you hear me? Get out now.”

“You…” Xiao Ziang desperately suppressed the anger in his heart and turned to walk out of the house.

Although he walked forward, eighty percent of his attention was on his back, guarding against Qin Shilei suddenly making a move.

Seeing that Xiao Ziang had gone far, Su Xiaoxuan quickly locked the door, then turned and thanked him, “Mr. Qin, thank you so much today!”

Qin Shilei suddenly joked, “Then can we get a discount on our consultation fee? A bit cheaper?”

“Uh!” As soon as money was mentioned, Su Xiaoxuan immediately became wary, “One thing is one thing. I’ve already given you a big discount on the consultation fee. How about I cook you a few good dishes as a token of my gratitude?”

“Alright,” Qin Shilei then said, “But looking at that person’s expression just now, he probably won’t let this go. Miss Su, you should be more careful.”

Actually, he could have eliminated Xiao Ziang just now, but to put some pressure on Su Xiaoxuan and make it easier to bring her back to Hope City, he spared the other party’s life.

Upon hearing this, Su Xiaoxuan’s brows furrowed slightly.

She had also thought of this; as soon as Qin Shilei left, the other party would probably come knocking again.

It seemed she really should seriously consider whether to move to Hope City.

At dinner.

Su Xiaoxuan really brought three dishes up to the third floor.

But when she opened the door and saw inside, she felt incredibly awkward.

She had brought a canned fish, stir-fried potatoes with cured meat, and a plate of dried beef.

These were all meat dishes she had specially chosen, presumably suitable for a man’s carnivorous taste.

But when she saw the five dishes and one soup on the table, all fragrant and appetizing, she didn't know whether to go in or retreat.

Qin Shilei took the other party’s tray, “Miss Su, you haven’t eaten yet, have you? Let’s eat together.”

Su Xiaoxuan looked at the large plate of chicken, her favorite, on the dining table, swallowed, and still sat down at the table.

While Qin Shilei and his companions were enjoying the delicious food, Xiao Ziang was raging in his City Lord's Manor.

“Go find them quickly! If you can’t find Silver Realm beasts, don’t come back!”

“And you guys, keep an eye on the trading system. As soon as there are level three crystals, tell me immediately.”

After driving all his subordinates out of the hall, Xiao Ziang smashed countless pieces of furniture in the hall, then went to the underground garage of a tall building in the suburbs.

The underground garage originally had two exits, but Xiao Ziang had ordered both exits to be sealed more than ten days ago, leaving only a small entrance and exit.

In the corner of the garage, a basketball-sized halo of faint blue light floated one meter above the ground.

Xiao Ziang threw a human leg into the halo.

After waiting for a while, a phantom figure appeared above the halo.

It was a monster with a single horn on its forehead and enchanting red eyes.

As soon as this phantom appeared, the entire room instantly became incredibly cold.

“You summoned me, have you gathered five level three crystals?” The phantom’s faint voice echoed in the secret room.

“The Silver Realm beasts are too powerful; my strength is insufficient to hunt them. Do you have any other way to enhance my strength?”

Xiao Ziang suppressed a slight tremor in his heart and asked.

“Offer a hundred thousand blood spirits, and this venerable one will help you break through your current realm,” the phantom’s tempting voice rang out.

“My strength is meager; how can I capture a hundred thousand blood spirits for you?” Xiao Ziang shook his head and refused.

“Then you can only gather five level three crystals and twenty thousand level one crystals. At that time, I will help you absorb the power of the crystals, and you will naturally advance to the Silver Realm. But afterward, don’t forget your promise to send me ten thousand blood spirits.”

The phantom said leisurely.

“There’s a demon in the city that can devour human souls. Is it related to you?”

Xiao Ziang stared intently at the other party’s face, hoping to get the information he wanted from the other party’s expression.

“Damned Soul-Devouring Demon!” The phantom cursed in a low voice in the demonic language, then said to Xiao Ziang, “That’s a Soul-Devouring Demon. If you don’t quickly enhance your strength, you might also be devoured by it.”

He paused and then said, “The Space Rift is too unstable now. Even projecting myself over takes a lot of effort, so don’t summon me again unless it’s important.”

After speaking, it swooshed back into the halo.

Seeing the phantom disappear into the halo, Xiao Ziang cursed fiercely, “Greedy demon, do you think I don’t know what you’re planning?”

That phantom had helped him twice to increase his strength, and he had secretly sent over a thousand living humans to the other party.

But Xiao Ziang had never relaxed his vigilance, fearing that the other party might suddenly come completely through the rift.

He pondered in the underground garage for a while longer before turning and leaving the garage.

The next day.

After Su Xiaoxuan treated Kong Qingshu again, she said, “Today, three more patients possessed by a Soul-Devouring Demon came to my clinic.”

Qin Shilei was startled and asked, “Has anyone in the city found any Space Rifts nearby?”

Su Xiaoxuan shook her head, “I haven’t heard of any Space Rifts, but now the city is in a panic, and rumors are spreading everywhere about man-eating demons appearing in Lingquan City.”

Qin Shilei again tried to persuade her, “You should still come back to Hope City with me.”

“Okay.” Su Xiaoxuan agreed readily this time.