Chapter 120: Finally Found You

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As far as the eye could see, it was thick fog, with granular mist flowing like a stream, resembling dancing veils.

Zhang Yuanqing didn't wander around, he cautiously stood in place.

Li Xianzong summoned this thick fog, does he have no intention of giving up? The longer he delays, the smaller his chances of escape become. Does this guy have another ace up his sleeve, or is his mind playing tricks on him?

Furthermore, even though he couldn't contact Fu Qingyang, the Security Bureau must have reported the situation. The attendants might not be able to arrive in a short time, but can't Elder Gou make it here?

Next time I see him, I'm going to give him a piece of my mind.

Just as he was thinking, he heard a gunshot and immediately his heart raced. He instinctively dove and rolled.

"Bang, bang."

Two more gunshots followed, and Zhang Yuanqing felt a sharp pain in his lower abdomen, realizing he had been shot.

Drawing on his memory, he rolled to the edge of a public seat, using the inquiry counter as cover from the following bullets.

"Da, da, da."

Footsteps approached from deep within the thick fog, followed by a casual laughter.

"I still have two minutes, Yuanzhi Tianzun. If you can hold out for two minutes under my hand, then we can play again next time. Otherwise, I'll end the trial early today and trade your head for a reward."

Arrogance! Zhang Yuanqing was particularly irritable, his hand instinctively reaching for his pistol, ready to fire at the source of the sound, but he restrained his temper.

He's trying to provoke me into attacking first. Zhang Yuanqing recalled the details from a moment ago.

When the gunshots rang out, he had been standing still. If the opponent had already locked onto him at that time, his head would have exploded.

However, he was shot in the lower abdomen only after he rolled.

Was it because moving targets are easier to hit than stationary ones? Clearly not. It was because he was unstable while standing still, and his position wasn't exposed until he started rolling, allowing the opponent to lock onto him.

The opponent likely judged his position based on the movement of the fog. I'll give it a try. Zhang Yuanqing quietly summoned Xiao Doubi and controlled him to climb onto the inquiry counter, knocking over a potted plant.

"Clang, bang."

The sound of the potted plant shattering synchronized with the gunshots.

Sure enough, the opponent was using the fog's movements to determine my position. When the gunshots rang out, Zhang Yuanqing rolled out and fired at the source of the sound.

The barrel slid, spitting out flames and smoke, and the bullet left a faint red trace in the thick fog.

The bullet didn't hit the enemy; instead, it ricocheted between the walls.

This was his true shooting skill.

Damn, I missed. Zhang Yuanqing continued rolling and went into stealth mode, making his way towards the hospital lobby.

There's no need to confront this guy head-on; the hostage has been rescued. Escaping is the right choice.

I have plenty of companions; why should I engage in a one-on-one battle with you?

As he began to move, a surge of fog rolled in from behind him.

Without hesitation, Zhang Yuanqing turned and fired a shot.

The attacker behind him seemed to anticipate his move. Just before he turned around, a faint red streak grazed the opponent's ear.

"In my fog, you can't escape." 

With the two sides now in close proximity, a face with distinct angles emerged from the thick fog—high nose, sharp eyes, and a faintly mocking or challenging smile on his lips.

As Zhang Yuanqing saw this face, he also noticed the eerie crimson runes prominently displayed in the opponent's eyes.

Enchantment!

Enchantment was a signature skill of superhuman-level beings. Prolonged enchantment could lead to complete manipulation of others, while brief enchantment could deliver a shock to one's mental strength.

Zhang Yuanqing remained unfazed and raised his gun, firing a shot.

Drawing from his previous battle experience with Ou Xiangrong, he had already prepared a purifying bullet for himself.

Li Xianzong's face showed clear astonishment. He demonstrated the reaction speed that an Enchanter should possess, leaning back and raising his right leg to kick Zhang Yuanqing's wrist. The bullet was aimed at the ceiling.

The explosive pistol in Zhang Yuanqing's hand flew out of his grasp, spinning and crashing over the railing, plummeting into the first-floor lobby.

Without any hesitation, Zhang Yuanqing activated his Night Walk ability to conceal his presence.

At this moment, he saw Li Xianzong raise his gun, pointing it at him, even though he had already dodged to the side.

Can he see me? Is he determining my location based on the flow of the fog? Zhang Yuanqing's heart sank.

Night Walk could mask sound, breath, and heat, but it didn't truly make him intangible. His actions would still create disturbances in the air.

To some extent, the Enchanter's ability countered the stealth of the Night Walk God.

Bang, bang!

Bullets struck the ground, shattering the tiles, as Zhang Yuanqing, avoiding the bullets, crouched and circled around to Li Xianzong's back, closing the distance to prevent the opponent from shooting.

He held the Demon-Suppressing Staff in one hand and the Bloodthirsty Blade in the other. With the former, he thrust towards Li Xianzong's back, and with the latter, he aimed for the neck.

Li Xianzong's lips curled with a hint of surprise as he sidestepped and spun, his right hand's fingers dancing. The silver butterfly knife opened its wings during the dance, revealing its dangerous blade.

Li Xianzong swept his hand backward, coincidentally striking the blade of the Bloodthirsty Blade, and sparks flew.

Zhang Yuanqing's wrist tingled, and he almost couldn't hold onto the hilt.

Suddenly, in Zhang Yuanqing's vision, he saw Li Xianzong's leg muscles expand, and the muscles in his waist and back immediately tightened, unleashing a force that descended from above.

The Insightful Eye granted him the ability to predict the opponent's actions.

Zhang Yuanqing immediately pressed down with a single palm.

"Crack!"

A slight bone-cracking sound came as his palm bones were shattered by the hard knee.

Zhang Yuanqing staggered backward.

The thick fog still somewhat obstructed his vision; otherwise, he might have reacted faster.

Li Xianzong's knee ignited in flames, burning through his pants and scorching his knee. However, he seemed impervious to pain and continued his relentless attacks.

The butterfly knife pierced, jabbed, slashed, and stabbed, leaving hard-to-heal wounds on Zhang Yuanqing's body.

At the same time, Li Xianzong's free hand and legs became formidable weapons, forcing Zhang Yuanqing into a retreat.

Li Xianzong's close-quarters combat ability was several levels above Zhang Yuanqing, and his level 3 physical attributes surpassed the level 2 Night Walk God.

If not for the Insightful Eye granting him predictive abilities and the Thug's Gloves providing agility, Zhang Yuanqing would have been dismembered by now.

"Bang!"

Li Xianzong's knife pierced through Zhang Yuanqing's chest, causing a gush of blood. The Enchanter tasted the blood, his eyes turning crimson, and his fighting spirit soared.

Thump, thump, thump. Zhang Yuanqing stumbled back, his body in terrible condition. He was in excruciating pain, and the unhealable wounds were causing him to show signs of excessive blood loss, resulting in dizziness and weakness.

Clearly, Li Xianzong's butterfly knife also had a bloodletting function.

Why haven't reinforcements arrived yet? Has the thick fog hindered them? I can't hold on much longer. Fortunately, I didn't use the Celestial Moon Incense Burner; otherwise, I would have played with fire and burned myself. Zhang Yuanqing's physical condition was deteriorating.

Facing the enemy's relentless onslaught, he didn't even have time to summon the Ghost Bride. Moreover, summoning her required a "charging" time of two to three seconds, making it unsuitable for this situation.

He needed to find a way to create some time.

"Not bad, but much weaker than I imagined," Li Xianzong said, sticking out his tongue as if he wanted to taste the blood on his blade but restrained himself. He grinned, "You have one more minute. Don't count on reinforcements; the thick fog will make them lose their way, creating a ghostly maze. No one will come to save you; you're like a piece of meat on a chopping board."

While speaking, Li Xianzong didn't slow down, not giving Zhang Yuanqing a moment to catch his breath. He leaped towards him.

Arrogant bastard! A spark of rage ignited in Zhang Yuanqing's eyes. He clenched his fists at his chest.

Boom!

Explosions and shockwaves raged through the waiting hall.

Zhang Yuanqing's eyes blazed with anger as he continued to deliver one powerful punch after another.

Boom, boom, boom!

The explosions came one after another, like a tidal wave.

Li Xianzong was stunned by the dense explosions, and the shockwaves pushed against his chest, sending him flying and forcing him to abandon his attack.

The explosions lasted for more than ten seconds and finally subsided. Zhang Yuanqing collapsed to the ground, blood oozing from his seven orifices, multiple organs damaged. But he had finally created an opportunity.

Without hesitation, he immediately summoned the Red Veil.

But at this moment, Zhang Yuanqing started coughing violently, spitting out blood, his nose bleeding, and his vision began to blur. His lungs felt like they were on fire, and his kidneys were rapidly failing.

He was poisoned.

Crouched on the ground, Li Xianzong smiled with arrogance and satisfaction. His laughter echoed through the room as he slowly stood up, taunting, "The Night Walk God's vitality is indeed strong. The poison I applied to the blade took over a minute to take effect. Although witchcraft users are lowly and dirty, their methods are effective."

He had killed a level 4 witchcraft user before, so he had poison. Zhang Yuanqing's vision grew increasingly blurry, and he couldn't summon the Ghost Bride in time.

Li Xianzong didn't waste any time. He drew the gun from his waist and aimed it at Zhang Yuanqing's head.

"Sorry, but I'm taking your head."

In the next moment, he lost his sight.

At his lower leg, a small Yuling tightly wrapped around it, stealing his vision.

Xiao Doubi, Zhang Yuanqing's Yuling, was taken aback. Zhang Yuanqing hadn't given him any attack commands. On the one hand, Zhang Yuanqing was preoccupied with dealing with the enemy, and on the other hand, the Thug's Gloves made him reckless and impulsive.

But when he saw his master in danger, Xiao Doubi took the initiative. After all, he had already developed a considerable level of intelligence.

Seizing this opportunity, Zhang Yuanqing, with trembling hands, managed to put on the Red Veil.

"Hmph!"

Li Xianzong, who had lost his vision, wasn't panicking. He took out a foul-smelling coat from his inventory and put it on.

Then, he clasped his hands together and bowed toward the ground at his feet.

Cursed Blessing and Cursed Curse!

A witchcraft user's Cursed Blessing and Cursed Curse affected both the physical and spiritual aspects of a target. Although it wasn't as effective against spiritual entities as an illusionist's magic, it still worked quite well on low-level vengeful spirits.

The dirty coat emitted a dark light and surged toward Xiao Doubi, which had wrapped around Li Xianzong's leg.

Xiao Doubi screamed, rapidly dissipating and becoming more and more translucent, and he wouldn't let go.

One second, two seconds, three seconds, four seconds...

As their vision exchanged, Xiao Doubi held on until the end, collapsing to the ground, growing increasingly faint.

Once his vision returned, Li Xianzong looked at Zhang Yuanqing and noticed the red cloth covering his head. A terrifying and overwhelming Yin energy descended like a tide, like a tsunami.

Li Xianzong felt a chill down his spine, and his intuition as a tempter began to sound the alarm.

He fired two shots at the enemy's head, not bothering to check the results, quickly retrieving a piece of chalk from his pocket and drawing a circle on the ground.

The next moment, a yellowish light curtain covered the circle, enveloping him.

Li Xianzong disappeared within the light curtain.

At this moment, Zhang Yuanqing's body was taken over by the Ghost Bride. His arms turned jet black, muscles bulging, black veins protruding, and sharp nails extended from his fingers.

But the enemy had already vanished.

The Ghost Bride couldn't locate the enemy and stood still, bewildered.

Go, go save him. Zhang Yuanqing silently urged in his mind.

The Ghost Bride sensed his will and slowly approached the fading Xiao Doubi.

Zhang Yuanqing, under the influence of the Ghost Bride, knelt down slowly, spread his arms, and cradled the almost dissipating Yuling in his embrace, as if holding something he had lost and regained.

He merged Xiao Doubi into his body and finally lost consciousness, feeling relieved.

Fu's Family Bay.

The sun was setting in the spacious meeting hall.

Fu Qingyang's face was frosty as he listened to the reports from his subordinates.

Seated at the conference table were Bai Long, Qing Teng, Teng Yuan, Big Muscle Bully, Fist King, and other Kangyang District captains, along with some important members.

"In this attack on Pingtai Hospital, seven people were killed, and twenty-three were lightly injured. The bomb has been defused, but it has caused a negative impact. It has been handed over to the Public Security Bureau for handling," Li Dongze briefly mentioned the post-incident matters, as these were not the Five Elements Alliance's responsibility. Their main task was to eliminate rogue spiritual realm travelers.

"Except for the mastermind Li Xianzong, who escaped, all the other criminals have been killed. Li Xianzong had been planning this for a long time. He manipulated the Fallen to deepen their beliefs in a mass suicide attack. As for his own escape, he had prepared an escape route long ago," Li Dongze raised a remote control and activated the projector.

A picture appeared on the screen, showing a circle drawn with chalk.

"After on-site investigation, we found the means of Li Xianzong's escape. According to our colleagues in the central courtyard, this should be an item related to the 'Earthen Monster' profession. Unfortunately, the surveillance was disabled at the time, and we couldn't see the specific details," Li Dongze explained.

For once, the spirit realm travelers in the room dared to speak their minds. They knew that Fu Qingyang had been attacked by the female guardian of the Sect of Nihility, I Chuan Mei, but they didn't understand why Elder Gou hadn't arrived promptly.

Fu Qingyang glanced around the table and said, "Elder Gou went to the capital city for business."

To purify the Red Dancing Shoes for Primordial Supreme.

After a brief explanation, he turned to Guan Ya and asked, "How is Primordial Supreme?"

Guan Ya seemed a bit down as she replied, "We've injected him with the Life Elixir. His life is not in danger, but he's been feeling low since he woke up."

The captains couldn't help but recall the scene when they found Primordial Supreme. He was kneeling on the ground, holding something in his hands, motionless, and with very faint vital signs.

Upon examination, they discovered more than a dozen knife wounds, two gunshot wounds, severe blood loss, and organ failure throughout his body.

It was hard to imagine what kind of ordeal he had endured in just one or two minutes.

Fu Qingyang's brows slightly furrowed, then relaxed. He said, "Surviving under Li Xianzong's hands is already fortunate. Primordial, with his quick temper, taking some hits won't hurt him."

He paused for a moment and added, "No one should try to console him. It'll only hurt his pride."

Fu Qingyang continued, "Next, your task is to search for Li Xianzong within your respective areas. Warn your subordinates within the teams to be on guard against potential attacks."

Beneath her silver mask, her eyes gleamed as she looked at the bald man. She exclaimed in delight, "Ah, it's you, Tian Lingling. I've finally found you. Do you remember the Chu family massacre twenty-one years ago?"

(End of this chapter)

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