Chapter 361: A Hug from a Sneak Attack

"Wait, although I have killed many people, I have never killed a good person."

A cloaked figure by the window suddenly said, "And I came here to hunt down an Evil Soul Master; I don't want to be caught in the crossfire."

"You certainly didn't lie."

Qin Jian smiled and said, "From the moment I walked in, I noticed you were out of place with them. Their eyes are full of bloodthirsty impulses, while you have been staring at them with what looks like hatred. So, you may leave."

"Aren't you afraid you judged wrong?" Bibi Dong suddenly asked.

Qin Jian laughed, "I was just on a whim, wanting to see if I could Devour the Spirits of the living here. I'm not here to solve a case. As long as those who die deserve it, that's enough. As for whether I missed one, I'll leave that for the Guard Army to judge later."

"Many thanks."

That person stood up, bowed to Qin Jian, and then strode away.

Qin Jian watched their back and said, "This person is quite magnanimous. If they truly aren't an Evil Soul Master, they could be recruited into the Guard Army in the future."

"Aren't you worried they were acting?" Bibi Dong said.

"I am very sensitive to such things."

Qin Jian glanced at her: "Besides... not everyone has acting skills as good as yours."

Bibi Dong: "......"

"I-I am also a good person! Everyone I killed was a bad person!"

At this moment, someone else shouted.

The others realized what was happening and immediately followed suit, each scrambling to express that they were good people.

"See that? These people's acting is clearly not up to par..."

Qin Jian pointed at them and sneered, "They all claim to be good people with their mouths, but their soul power is surging, their hands are gripping their weapons, and their eyes are darting around—either looking for an escape route or eyeing my weak points to launch a sneak attack. Two-faced..."

"Combined with such a heavy Killing Aura, they are clearly veterans among Evil Soul Masters. Why bother pretending?"

No sooner had he finished speaking than those Spirit Masters charged over simultaneously.

"Want to kill us? Then we'll kill you first!"

Four or five Soul Rings lit up on each person's body, and blades struck toward him from all directions.

Qin Jian gave a cold laugh. The moment they were about to close in, he swept his Silver Dragon Spear across.

"Pfft, pfft, pfft..."

Over a dozen silver spear beams pierced through the heads of all the Spirit Masters almost simultaneously.

"Originally, I couldn't be entirely certain if you were truly wicked to the core—at most, I was ninety percent sure. If you hadn't been so impatient to strike first, I wouldn't have killed you..."

Qin Jian shook his head: "But unfortunately, every one of you is an experienced murderer. Now, my judgment is one hundred percent."

Bibi Dong watched his actions from the side and suddenly said, "Those who come here are likely not kind-hearted Spirit Masters. Why do you bother with so many scruples?"

"Bang, bang, bang..."

The dozen spear beams on the Silver Dragon Spear were retracted, and instantly, over a dozen corpses lay on the ground.

The Maid to the side was terrified, trembling uncontrollably.

But Qin Jian's eyes lit up completely: "It really can absorb the power of Spirits!"

Having killed over a dozen people, the soul power he had expended had actually recovered by ten percent!

"This is what I have always said: there are things one must do and things one must not do, all for the sake of inner peace."

Qin Jian turned back and said faintly, "This is also the biggest difference between you and me. I have a bottom line, and you do not."

Bibi Dong looked up at him, her gaze indifferent.

The atmosphere stagnated once again.

The little fox tried her best to lower her presence at the corner of the table. She was truly too curious about the relationship between her dear teacher and her dear Qin Jian, so she really wanted to see them clash.

"Is this the reason you dislike me?" Bibi Dong said.

Here it comes, here it comes...

The little fox's eyes brightened.

"I don't dislike you. Although our values are different and I don't really agree with you, I respect your thoughts and actions..."

Qin Jian retracted the Silver Dragon Spear and said, "This wouldn't be a big deal, but if you treat me with that emotionless attitude, then I cannot accept it..."

"Alright, the matter has passed, and I am going to Slaughter City for a few years. There is no need to dwell on these things anymore." Qin Jian waved his hand.

Bibi Dong lowered her eyes: "Mm, let's not talk about it."

The little fox's sparkling eyes dimmed instantly.

Having held back for two weeks without being able to ask anyone, and now that they were about to part ways without having gathered any useful information, she was very disappointed.

Bibi Dong stood up, and Hu Liena hurriedly followed suit upon seeing this.

"Th-three lords, do you still want the Yellow Spring Dew? I... I can go get it..."

Seeing the three of them walking over, the Maid, who had previously said there was a limit of one cup per person, panicked instantly.

Especially regarding Qin Jian, who had just slaughtered over a dozen people; she didn't even dare to glance at him.

Her life was at stake, so she threw all rules to the back of her mind. No matter what, staying alive was the most important thing.

Fortunately, Qin Jian shook his head: "No need. I will go to Slaughter City to collect Spirits myself; using your Yellow Spring Dew is too inefficient."

"Ah, yes!"

The Maid breathed a huge sigh of relief.

"Keep my token well; this way they won't dare to violate the rules," Bibi Dong said.

Qin Jian took the Blood-colored Metal Token handed over by Bibi Dong.

"In Slaughter City, there are no friends or partners, only opponents and enemies. The only people you can trust are each other."

Bibi Dong looked at Qin Jian again and said, "Especially you, Qin Jian. It is good that you have principles outside, but Slaughter City is a place where principles are not needed. Everyone inside is even more evil than the Evil Soul Masters in Death Canyon."

"I know. I naturally won't be soft-hearted toward those who deserve to be killed," Qin Jian nodded.

"Then you two... may go," Bibi Dong said, pointing toward the blood-colored vortex in the center.

Qin Jian nodded and walked side by side with Hu Liena toward that direction.

"Qin Jian..."

Bibi Dong's voice came from behind, but as soon as Qin Jian turned around, he was suddenly embraced by her.

Before he could even react, Bibi Dong had already let go and instantly retreated several steps.

Hu Liena and the Maid widened their eyes.

Even if the Speed was fast, human eyes would still retain an afterimage, so they naturally saw the scene of Bibi Dong hugging Qin Jian.

To the Maid, seeing the high and mighty Pope hug a man was shocking; to Hu Liena, seeing her teacher take the initiative to hug Qin Jian was also shocking...

"Goodbye..."

Bibi Dong did not want to face their strange gazes, and the next moment, her figure flashed and she disappeared directly from the tavern.

"......"

Qin Jian and Hu Liena finally jumped into the blood-colored vortex together.

"Ahhhhhhh..."

Their ears were filled with chaotic, terrifying screams as Qin Jian and Hu Liena landed in a blood-red world.

The sky here was blood-colored, the earth was blood-colored, and the hills were also blood-colored; it was as if the entire world was composed of blood-colored hues.

"Qin Jian, Hu Liena..."

At this moment, Bibi Dong's voice suddenly came from behind them, her tone icy: "You are absolutely forbidden from doing anything behind my back; otherwise... you will regret it!"

Wealthy book friend 【Forget-Me-Not】 just tipped over 20,000 coins...

(End of this chapter)