[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-devouring-evil-exterminating-demons-across-all-h":3,"chapter-devouring-evil-exterminating-demons-across-all-h-devouring-evil-exterminating-demons-across-all-h-chapter-57":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Devouring Evil, Exterminating Demons Across All Heavens",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},2267002,4426,"Chapter 57: I Have a Technique: The Loudspeaker","devouring-evil-exterminating-demons-across-all-h-chapter-57",57,"\u003Cp>“What?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Tianshu doubted he had misheard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You mean the Western Poison from the wuxia movie?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Ying explained: “Of course it’s not really that person—just that the intruder claimed to be the Western Poison.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he spoke, the black-clad man brought over a file folder containing their investigated materials.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A subtle shift occurred in Chu Tianshu’s thoughts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had experienced crossing worlds himself, so he could not be certain whether the worlds depicted in fantasy works truly existed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had almost suspected just now that someone had truly crossed over from a wuxia world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only after reviewing the documents did Chu Tianshu understand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man who took Kong Wenju was originally named Zhu Heng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Many years ago, Zhu Heng and his older brother came to the Macau region, starting nearly from nothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His older brother had exceptional business acumen, and within just twenty years became a prominent merchant with influence across the three regions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In his early years, Zhu Heng worked alongside his brother and held substantial shares.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But as the company expanded and attracted investors, his shareholding was steadily diluted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A few years ago, when his brother fell gravely ill, Zhu Heng conceived a wicked plan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though outsiders found no concrete evidence, his brother’s shares were transferred not to his wife and children, but to Zhu Heng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not long after, rumors spread that Zhu Heng had driven his nephew—the already-appointed general manager—to death in his office.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But soon after, Zhu Heng learned from his sister-in-law that the nephew he had driven to death was, in fact, his own biological son.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His sister-in-law then jumped to her death before his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And then… Zhu Heng went mad!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Many entrepreneurs across the three regions are wuxia enthusiasts, harboring a deep wuxia sentiment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After going mad, Zhu Heng accidentally immersed himself in a wuxia story.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was confined to a psychiatric hospital, where he firmly believed he was one of the Five Greats—the Western Poison—and the lord of the White Camel Manor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He also believed he had a paralyzed, still-living nephew—actually his own biological son.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So there really are such absurd real-life events.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After reading the documents, Chu Tianshu murmured in disbelief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Ying nodded beside him: “I also think Zhu Heng is utterly bizarre.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“He killed his own brother—what’s one more son?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“He spent more time with his brother. After their parents died, he couldn’t gain another brother—brothers are rare, therefore precious. But sons? He could always have more.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Tianshu glanced at Hong Ying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He and this Hong man were certainly not reflecting on the same thing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Jun took the documents and reviewed the entire sequence of events.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Yong possessed a magical fan passed down from the Ming Dynasty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Legend says the fan was meticulously crafted by Tang Bohu, its surface painted with a peach grove drawn by Tang Bohu himself, and inscribed with his own poetry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Yong had a flamboyant personality and often unfurled the folding fan when out in public.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was likely because of this that Kong Wenju targeted him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kong Wenju used a trick to make him drowsy for a moment and stole the fan, but Hong Yong woke quickly and summoned his bodyguards to pursue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A fierce battle erupted in the warehouse, and Hong Yong’s bodyguards had gained the upper hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then Zhu Heng suddenly appeared, severely injuring all the bodyguards and taking Kong Wenju away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Wait a minute—when did Zhu Heng escape from the psychiatric hospital?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Jun raised a question: “And his strength has increased significantly since before he was admitted. Is the psychiatric hospital some kind of cultivation haven?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Ying said: “For the mentally ill, perhaps the hospital really is a good place for ascetic practice.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The deeper he cultivates, the worse his madness becomes—until the hospital can no longer contain or control him, he naturally walks out.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Ying lifted his teacup and took a sip: “As far as I know, he’s been out for over half a month.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“At least four young men have been kidnapped, their legs broken, and abandoned shortly after—treated as his sons.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Probably because he realized that even with broken legs, they weren’t the son he imagined.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Jun questioned: “How come we haven’t received any reports about such a heinous case?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The Western Poison’s son is, after all, a pampered nobleman. Do you think the young men Zhu Heng targeted came from ordinary families?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Ying said slowly: “They don’t want Zhu Heng caught by you—they want him captured privately, brought home, and tortured to their heart’s content, to restore their honor.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Besides their own people, many others have recently been hired to join the search.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Jun snorted: “So you were planning the same thing all along.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Ying merely replied: “But now I’ve told you everything.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Jun asked again: “Where have these hired people gone?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“With so many people active, if they were operating within Macau, we’d definitely notice.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hong Ying was frank: “They went to Hengqindao. It’s said Zhu Heng is there.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hengqindao does not belong to Macau, but lies just across a river from Macau’s three islands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, ninety percent of Hengqindao’s land remains undeveloped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A few years ago, rumors spread that Hengqindao would undergo massive development, prompting many to claim land and build there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But soon after, the news of Elder Nie’s brain tumor triggered dramatic shifts in Macau’s gambling and business circles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Many who tried to exploit the chaos went bankrupt—or vanished entirely—leaving their land transfers unresolved, with no clear timeline for future development.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, Hengqindao is littered with abandoned construction sites.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sports car pulled up outside a vast stretch of abandoned development.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>According to Hong Ying’s information, Zhu Heng was very likely nearby.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Tianshu stared at the silver needles inside the plastic box.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The needles spun aimlessly, unable to determine direction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Jun said: “Looks like we’ll have to notify the police and bring in more personnel for a sweep.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Regular cops would be too vulnerable facing Zhu Heng.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Tianshu said: “Besides, Hong Ying said the hired men include several well-known figures—they’ve surely already scoured the area and found nothing.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Jun pulled out another cigarette: “Then what do we do?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hmm…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Tianshu pondered for a moment, then suddenly said: “From the documents, this Zhu Heng is deeply immersed in his role.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Jun’s eyes lit up: “You mean, pretend to be his son to lure him out?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Tianshu shook his head: “His son’s traits—noble appearance, lecherous, able to summon snakes, broken legs?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Even if we mimicked these, it would be hard to express them strongly enough to attract his attention.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Jun frowned: “Then what’s your plan?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chu Tianshu rubbed his chin and looked up at the sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sun slanted westward; the heavens stretched vast and empty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lone detectives, hired mercenaries, thugs, and bodyguards around the site munched on their instant meals, patrolling everywhere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another day was slipping away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The bright moon hung high; the sound of ocean waves drifted faintly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, everyone heard a deep, majestic voice echoing from the top of the abandoned building.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Old Poison!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Someone was shouting through a loudspeaker.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The time for the Mount Hua Sword Duel has come—I’ve arrived as promised. Where are you?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Where are you?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Where are you!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",1214,"2026-06-19T20:45:51.976Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","7f979c764e2533bfcfe404a86bdad80e7ffe19fd1422a549cf6abc37e0a50da6","devouring-evil-exterminating-demons-across-all-h-chapter-58","devouring-evil-exterminating-demons-across-all-h-chapter-56",155,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fdevouring-evil-exterminating-demons-across-all-h-cover.jpg"]