Chapter 289 - 187: 3-Tailed Demon Fox
Chapter 289: Chapter 187: 3-Tailed Demon Fox
Fu Chuan took a few steps forward, wanting to greet Lu Yuan.
However, the latter simply left with the crowd.
He didn’t know that the Xiao lady had come here to see Fu Chuan last time, but he did know that Fu Chuan clearly wanted to distance himself from people like them.
Since that was the case, there was no need to meet right now.
When they arrived at the rear courtyard, Sun Gui had the kitchen prepare a meal.
Lu Yuan and the others had already started drinking.
In less than an hour, all sorts of delicious food were served.
Sun Gui said with a smile, "This is the meat of a Python Bull. It has a wonderful texture. Go on, try some."
Lu Yuan nodded. After taking a bite, he found it was indeed delicious. Most importantly, he could feel his cultivation level increasing.
’The flesh of a Transcendence realm Demon Beast is truly extraordinary, as expected.’
As the group drank and toasted, they gradually became tipsy.
Sun Gui’s smiling face turned uncharacteristically serious as he said to Lu Yuan, "Our squad patrols once every two nights, and tonight happens to be our turn. You have to be careful. The first half of the night is manageable, but the number of demons from the Demon Race increases in the second half.
A brother from our squad died just two days ago, which is why you were brought in as a replacement.
Since you’re skilled in Arrow Skill, you’ll be responsible for attacking from a distance.
Don’t get close to the Demon Race; their close-quarters combat strength is formidable."
Lu Yuan opened his mouth, wanting to say something, but ultimately chose to remain silent and just nodded. He had actually wanted to say that his close-quarters combat wasn’t bad either.
’But saying that would sound like I’m showing off.’
’Since Sun Gui means well, there’s no need for me to say more.’
After the meal, everyone went their separate ways. After all, they had to patrol that night and needed to prepare.
After Lu Yuan returned home, the Xiao lady had already gone to weave Cloud Brocade.
Only the Lu lady, Xiao Hua, and Zhou Hongling were at home.
The latter’s figure had become more curvaceous—not in a heavy way, but with a perfect, mature fullness.
She was currently tidying up the courtyard with Xiao Hua.
Although this residence wasn’t large, and the rooms inside seemed rather small and low-ceilinged, it was, after all, the first home they had since arriving here.
The two women, in particular, cared for it deeply.
Seeing Lu Yuan return, Xiao Hua’s face lit up with joy. "Yuan is back!"
Zhou Hongling also came forward and said softly, "Husband, was your first day on duty okay? Are you getting used to it?"
"Everything was fine. I have patrol duty tonight, so I’m going to cultivate for a while this afternoon," Lu Yuan said quietly.
The two women nodded obediently.
At the same time, a trace of worry couldn’t help but appear in their eyes.
After all, having spent so much time in the Ancient Wilderness Great World, they now had some understanding of the current world.
Patrolling at night as an Outer Disciple of the Evergreen Sect was an extremely dangerous task.
An encounter with a Demon Fiend would inevitably lead to a life-or-death struggle.
Then, Lu Yuan began to practice in the courtyard.
Today, he planned to upgrade his Fist Skill. As for breaking through to a new cultivation realm, there probably wasn’t enough time, especially since he had to go on patrol tonight.
’Improving my close-combat abilities first is also very important.’
After tossing an Elixir into his mouth, he began practicing his Fist Skill.
Even without using True Essence, the sheer power erupting from his physical body was still terrifying. It was a good thing the houses here were built with Talisman Bricks.
Otherwise, they would likely have been shaken to pieces, as the space was just too small.
Xiao Hua and Zhou Hongling watched from the side.
The Lu lady was tidying up inside the house. Everything seemed very harmonious. Time passed, and before they knew it, the sky gradually darkened.
WHOOSH!
After Lu Yuan exhaled, a system notification sounded in his mind.
[Ninth-Grade Cultivation Skill: Breaking Army Prison Suppression Fist (60,182/50,000 Entering the Stance). Use 10,000 Skill Level points to upgrade?]
’Upgrade.’
Lu Yuan didn’t hesitate and chose to upgrade immediately.
The next moment, a vast legacy of memories surged through his mind.
In his sea of consciousness, a giant seemed to appear, practicing its fists on a plain, its muscles bulging and coiling.
Its arms radiated a metallic luster.
Every punch it threw felt powerful enough to shake mountains and rivers.
Then, Lu Yuan’s own arms began to change, as if he had been practicing this Fist Skill for countless years.
[First-Grade Mysterious Skill: Dragon Elephant Prison-Suppression Fist (182/1,000 Minor Achievement)]
Feeling the strength flowing from his arms, Lu Yuan nodded in satisfaction.
When he awoke from his Meditation, the sky had already turned completely dark.
"I’m leaving now. If anything happens while you’re at home, you can use the Sound Transmission Stone to contact me," Lu Yuan said to Xiao Hua and Zhou Hongling.
"Okay."
The two women nodded quickly.
Then, Lu Yuan said his goodbyes to the Xiao lady and the Lu lady and walked straight out the door.
The sky had just darkened, so the streets outside weren’t too deserted yet.
Particularly places like taverns, brothels, and gambling dens were brightly lit.
However, in the latter half of the night, all of these places would close.
Too many people gathered in one place could easily attract the prying eyes of the Demon Race.
After meeting up with Sun Gui and the others in Fruitwood Alley,
Lu Yuan and his group first found a place to drink tea for a while. They waited until the streets were empty and the taverns were completely closed.
Sun Gui turned to the group and said, "Let’s go. It’s time to hit the streets. Lu Yuan, you stay in the middle and take out members of the Demon Race from a distance. The rest of you, take the sides."
"Yes, sir."
The group acknowledged the order and began to patrol the street.
The street they were responsible for was called Cyan Luo Street. It had many residents and was located near the edge of the shantytown, so it usually had the most activity from the Demon Race.
It was also where the most losses occurred.
This was the first time Lu Yuan had been out so late in this world. The roars of Demon Fiends filled his ears—sounds he couldn’t hear from inside his house, as if they were blocked out.
But walking on the street, they were terrifyingly clear.
Some were distant, others were close.
As they moved into the middle of the street, Sun Gui said in a low voice, "Something’s not right today. The Demon Qi is too thick."
He gripped his weapon, a little nervous.
Although Sun Gui was already at the Minor Achievement stage of the Transcendence realm, his actual combat power might not be enough to defeat a Void Breaking realm Great Demon.
With his men, they might be able to intimidate a Void Breaking-level demon from the Demon Race.
But if they encountered a more powerful Void Breaking demon, it would be a good outcome if even half of them survived.
So, after hearing his words, everyone grew tense.
A faint mist had risen from the bluestone ground at some point.
"The Demon Qi is indeed thick, and it’s mixed with the stench of blood," Lu Yuan said, his gaze locking onto an alley.
The sound of a beast gnawing on bones came from within.
SWISH!
Then, a black shadow shot out in an instant, swatting an Outer Disciple walking at the front and sending him flying.
When the man landed, a deep claw mark was clearly visible on his chest.
Even the stark white of his bones was exposed.
"A Three-tailed Fox Demon!" Sun Gui exclaimed.
A Fox Demon grows an extra tail after stepping into the Earth Immortal Realm. This one having three tails meant it had reached the Void Breaking realm.
As his voice faded, everyone except the injured disciple gathered together, warily watching the demon, which had already taken human form.
She wore a long black dress, her face bewitchingly beautiful. She was quite tall, and a trace of blood stained the corner of her mouth.
"Meddlesome fools," a chilling voice rang out.
A longsword appeared in the woman’s hand, and she charged toward Sun Gui and his men.
CREAK!
And just then, Lu Yuan drew his bowstring.
A shattered golden light flickered in his eyes.