[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-heavenly-official-bestows-evil":3,"chapter-heavenly-official-bestows-evil-heavenly-official-bestows-evil-chapter-10":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Heavenly Official Bestows Evil",{"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},2316629,4530,"Chapter 10: Hell on Earth","heavenly-official-bestows-evil-chapter-10",10,"\u003Cp>Everyone immediately understood this was no ordinary murder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a demonic killing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although the police of this blessed land had no experience handling such incidents, they did not treat it as a regular case.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They sealed off all crime scenes, strictly restricted information about the case, spread false rumors outward, and evacuated and isolated all nearby residents.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The area around Ping’an Hostel quickly became a deserted zone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And the bizarre deaths finally stopped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The story should have ended here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The internet celebrity vanished from then on.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He Qiong frowned and asked: “If knowing about this demon puts people in even greater danger, why are you telling us?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qi Zhiyong reached into the woven bag, fumbled for a while, but found nothing, his expression turning awkward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What troubled him more was Fang Zhi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was clearly a hell on earth with no hope—where the living could only wait to die!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Xian had anticipated this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Xian secretly scanned the group and noticed everyone’s expressions changed at once.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Compared to the previous few, the information they provided was nearly nonexistent, as if they had just wandered around aimlessly; Wu Xian guessed their minds were focused on finding statues to boost their strength.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I… I found some medicine and gauze. If anyone gets hurt, I can bandage you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yue Mei’s arm was already wrapped in a bandage; clearly, she had paid a heavy price to obtain these supplies.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seemed that last night, not just him had heard the faint clapping sound—this meant they were all under the demon’s threat; if anyone clapped without knowing, they would draw it near.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These details were clearly gathered by him and Wen Chao together, yet throughout the entire account, Fang Zhi wore a look of utter disdain; if the speaker weren’t his teacher, he would have already mocked him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Just ran out,” was merely an excuse to avoid giving them to Wu Xian—but none of them pointed it out; survival in the blessed land came first, and none wanted to offend Qi Zhiyong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He pretended not to care, but had already planned his revenge; if Qi Zhiyong treated him too well, he’d even feel guilty about striking back!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Earlier they had doubted Qi Zhiyong’s words, but now they suspected he was still holding back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Xian had contributed greatly to the team—what weapon would Qi Zhiyong give him?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So Wu Xian crossed his arms, feigning coldness: “I… I investigated the dead man’s room this morning, and since returning, I’ve felt freezing—so…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qi Zhiyong’s attitude was blunt; everyone saw it clearly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This video circulated online for less than an hour.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her face was pale, trembling slightly; Wen Chao’s story had frightened her, and during her exploration today, she had indeed witnessed inexplicable, sinister scenes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After finishing, Wen Chao took a sip of hot water and waited for the group’s reaction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But his video had accidentally leaked—showing a ragged, deranged woman, arms dangling, slowly walking toward the camera.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Xian waved his hand generously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Don’t just watch out for demons—I nearly got crushed by a refrigerator falling from the sky! I suspect someone among us wants to kill me!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But everyone else had contributed; only the three of them had nothing, leaving He Qiong embarrassed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The way they looked was pitiful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet despite their minimal contributions, Qi Zhiyong gave them three of the best weapons: a bloodstained slingshot, a pig-killing knife, and a delicate short dagger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What kind of blessed land was this?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some grew wary upon hearing this; others thought he was just saving face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wen Chao and Fang Zhi’s information was valuable, but those threats were distant; the demon in the guest room was a daily threat to everyone’s lives!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Strictly speaking, Wu Xian’s information was the most useful tonight; everyone waited to see what weapon Qi Zhiyong would give him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s fine, I don’t mind.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I can’t stand seeing this—this knife is useless to me; take it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But it’s already too late.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But He Qiong wasn’t intimidated; he sneered: “Hah, you’re quite the good leader.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing this information, everyone’s expressions turned serious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“On the third day of chaos, governments worldwide jointly released methods to evade her.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Xian subtly turned his head, his cheeks slightly warm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Xian was stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Next, He Qiong and the other two recounted their findings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qi Zhiyong replied:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Today he indeed took great risks.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wen Chao smiled: “Classmate, please speak.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wen Chao nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wen Chao’s information weighed heavily on everyone’s hearts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’m truly sorry, all the weapons have been distributed. These weapons aren’t very useful anyway—just bear with it for now; next time I get a better one, I’ll give it to you first.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But tens of thousands had seen it; that same night, hundreds died with their eyes gouged out, and after their deaths, others near their homes began hearing faint clapping sounds…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But soon after, an internet influencer, somehow learning of the news, secretly breached the police quarantine line at night, entered the deserted zone, and tried to expose the government’s conspiracy by filming exclusive news for traffic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qi Zhiyong didn’t spend much more time searching for supplies than he did—where did he find these clearly weapon-like objects? Unless they were originally piled together!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Correct. This demon’s behavior is simple: at midnight, if you clap within her range, she appears; if you see her face, your eyes are gouged out.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus, a chain reaction of deaths began.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While everyone fell silent, Wu Xian raised his hand: “Professor, I have a question.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What’s wrong with this guy?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all this, still thinks demons and ghosts are tricks?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wen Chao and Fang Zhi’s information was useful, helping everyone avoid potential dangers; Qi Zhiyong gave each of them a crowbar, its tip stained dark red with blood—clearly a weapon that had killed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So he gave a solemn warning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then He Qiong handed Wu Xian the bloodstained pig-killing knife he had been given.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After speaking, he embraced the Su sisters and went upstairs, his demeanor utterly carefree.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Social order collapsed completely; the outside world grew increasingly dangerous, and the quarantined residents eventually realized that the area around Ping’an Hostel—the source of the disaster—was actually safer than the outside…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Among those she killed, some became new demons, and these new demons created even more; within just over two months, the world’s living population had dwindled to almost nothing.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qi Zhiyong gave her a rusty pipe wrench, its crevices packed with rotting flesh, emitting a nauseating stench—but she clutched it to her chest like a lifeline.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The first victim’s last words should be the demon’s behavioral logic; if it were only this, it wouldn’t have caused the world’s collapse.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He told everyone in detail what Wu Xian had discovered in Room 405, emphasizing that Wu Xian had volunteered to investigate—not forced—so no one would feel discouraged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wen Chao shook his head: “Do you really think we can escape? Didn’t you hear the clapping last night?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her heart was filled with anxiety and unease; she had no ability to protect herself, nor did she have protectors like the Su sisters, so she could only try to increase her value within the team.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Xian picked up the pig-killing knife, feeling guilty for almost killing He Qiong earlier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This He Qiong really is a good person!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",1217,"2026-06-20T14:31:06.102Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","0558ad5c784eb4aa7e3a17d1670986e871ed0d251119a82029abb1dff885e06a","heavenly-official-bestows-evil-chapter-11","heavenly-official-bestows-evil-chapter-9",556,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fheavenly-official-bestows-evil-cover.jpg"]