OBS Chapter 40 It's not like I haven't killed before.
Chapter 40 It's not like I haven't killed before.
bass!
Longsword drawn!
Pei Ci shouted with utmost seriousness, "Speaking human language, this is a powerful and intelligent demon; you cannot defeat it by force!"
"Even if I, Pei, exert all my strength, I can only temporarily stop it. You all must escape quickly and seek help from the government office!"
"Stop me, you ant?"
The tiger demon stopped, tilted its head to look at him, and let out a series of strange laughs:
"Ha, don't be delusional. None of you will escape today."
After speaking, he turned his enormous eyes to the crowd present and suddenly began to count:
"One, two, three... thirty-six."
"With so few people, we can barely eat until we're about 80% full."
"Alright, let's just treat this as an appetizer."
The tiger demon stuck out its scarlet tongue and licked its lips, its cold gaze sweeping around the room.
Everyone felt a chill run down their spines and their hair stand on end under his gaze!
Even Pei Ci, a martial artist of the first rank, trembled almost imperceptibly in the hand holding the sword hilt.
"Form ranks!"
Big Tiger was the first to come to his senses and shouted.
Immediately afterwards, the other guards sprang into action, surrounding Princess Jing'an and Princess Changning and protecting them.
"Lord Shen, what should we do now?"
Shen Lang was taken aback, and a hint of surprise appeared in his eyes.
Despite their fear, none of them backed down an inch.
Even the few maids who were powerless fought desperately to stand in front of the princess and the queen.
"The princess and the princess treated them as normal people, not as talking animals, and gave them the kindness and respect they deserved."
"Now, faced with a life-or-death crisis, they are willing to die for the princess and the noblewoman without hesitation."
For some reason, Shen Lang suddenly remembered the old woman he had encountered the day before while investigating a case at Huang Cuier's house.
Ultimately, she and these servants of the Prince's mansion were all the same kind of people.
They are at the very bottom of society, living at the mercy of others.
However, the servants in the Prince's mansion were undoubtedly much luckier than her.
Although Princess Jing'an had a bit of a temper, she was an extremely kind person. You couldn't find another mistress like her in the entire capital.
But what about the old woman?
To this day, Shen Lang can still clearly remember the heartbreaking words she spoke to him, words tinged with both pleading and fear—
"Sir, please give me some time. Once I've saved up some money, I'll definitely take good care of you. Please don't abandon Cui'er. Please do justice for her."
She couldn't even afford a coffin, yet she saved up money to curry favor with Shen Lang, all in the hope of getting justice.
People at the very bottom of society don't really want much.
Even so, there are still people who try every means to deprive them of their right to live.
This world is truly a place that's hard to understand.
"So what if he's a powerful demon with profound wisdom?"
"Even if it's for Huang Cuier's sake, or for that old woman's sake, I must investigate this case to the end."
"No matter who the culprit is behind it, no matter how high their position, no matter how many tricks they have up their sleeve."
"He has to pay the price—a life for a life!"
Shen Lang's expression darkened slightly, and a cold glint flashed in his eyes.
Just then, the tiger demon also noticed this interesting scene.
It glanced at the guards and maids, and sneered, "Five hundred coins a month, what's the point of risking your life?"
"What a bunch of idiots, both stupid and pathetic!"
"Fine, I'm soft-hearted, so I'll give you a chance."
"Whoever kneels down and begs for mercy will be allowed to commit suicide, so that they will suffer less when being eaten."
As if afraid they wouldn't understand the situation, the tiger demon's giant eyes suddenly glowed with an eerie red light!
It raised its head and let out a deafening roar!
A thick fog spread out, and in just a few breaths, it covered the entire courtyard.
In an instant, the light of day faded, and day and night reversed!
The courtyard, which was sunny just a moment ago, suddenly turned into a dark and gloomy place.
Looking around, there was no light at all.
Only a pair of blood-red orbs of light hung in mid-air, emitting a faint glow.
This unexpected scene caused everyone's breathing to become unusually rapid.
The tiger demon asked mockingly, "So, what's your decision?"
"Hmm... I've thought about it again, and giving only one spot seems a bit stingy."
"I'm in a good mood today, so I'll add one more. The first two who knelt down and begged for mercy can be left with their corpses intact."
"I'll bear with it and eat it tomorrow."
"Shen... Shen Lang..."
Princess Jing'an's almond-shaped eyes were filled with terror, and her pretty face had completely lost its color. She subconsciously looked for Shen Lang, but could not see anything.
"Your Highness, do not be afraid, I am here."
Shen Lang narrowed his eyes and looked at the tiger demon with a playful expression, as if he were playing some interesting game.
The next moment, an incomparably violent surge of true energy erupted from his dantian, flowed through his meridians, and entered the long sword in his hand.
The blade trembled violently, and suddenly a clear dragon's roar erupted!
Shen Lang flicked his wrist and casually slashed a blade towards the sky.
boom!!
The thick fog that enveloped the courtyard was shattered by a sharp, cold light!
The mist dissipated, and sunlight once again streamed down from the sky.
Seeing this astonishing scene, Pei Ci's eyes bulged in shock, then quickly turned into wild joy!
"Haha, I never imagined Brother Shen possessed such strength!"
"Come on, let's work together and hold it off!"
"If we can hold out until the Ministry of Justice sends someone, we'll be saved!"
He originally thought that Shen Lang, who was so young, could be a high-ranking official, and must be some powerful and wealthy person who had made him a mere figurehead.
I never expected that upon meeting you today, you would find that you actually possess some real skill!
Pei Ci perked up and was about to step forward with his sword, but the next second, Shen Lang stopped him.
Shen Lang said calmly, "It's just a big worm, why make such a fuss?"
"Brother Pei, just protect them; leave the rest to me!"
Pei Ci was taken aback, and quickly said, "Brother Shen, now is not the time to act recklessly!"
"It's a powerful and intelligent demon; even if the two of us join forces, we'll probably only be able to barely save our lives!"
"The Great Demon of Tonghui?"
Shen Lang chuckled softly and said slowly:
"It's not like I haven't killed before!"
He pointed his long sword diagonally, stepped forward slowly, and said again without turning his head:
"Princess, the best way to eliminate fear is to eliminate fear itself."
"Since it dares to disturb you, I will kill it."
"Then you need not be afraid anymore."
Before the words even faded, the person had already arrived!
Shen Lang's figure transformed into a series of afterimages, and in just a few steps, he appeared in front of the tiger demon as if by teleportation!
"Slay me?"
"How dare you, a mere ant, spout such nonsense before me?!"
"Today I will show you what it means to wish you were dead!"
The tiger demon roared loudly, its eyes flashing with ferocity!
The next moment, its massive body suddenly lunged out.
As it moved, a stench of blood rushed towards us!
Everyone present was blown about by the strange wind and had to help each other to stand up.
However, Shen Lang, who was directly in front of the tiger demon, not only did not avoid it, but also closed his eyes.
The tiger demon was taken aback, then laughed loudly, "I thought you were something special, but it turns out you've come here seeking death!"
"Since that's the case, I will grant your wish!"
As it spoke, the ferocity in its eyes intensified, and five sharp claws extended simultaneously, aiming straight for Shen Lang's throat.
And at that very moment.
Shen Lang suddenly opened his eyes.
A strange crimson hue slowly crept into those clear, black and white eyes.
Immediately afterwards—
boom!!
An extremely terrifying and violent killing intent, like a dragon breaking free of its chains, suddenly spread out like a storm!
Pei Ci was utterly terrified!
At this moment, the oppressive feeling brought by Shen Lang was several times stronger than that of the tiger demon!