Chapter 116

Because they admired Qi Mengjun, the number of people killed was more than just Zhou Shaoyou, Wang Zhongyi, and the other four.

The two young masters of small families who were arguing about which type of poetry Qi Mengjun liked a few days ago also died.

And the young martial artist who beat up the dart master from out of town for Qi Mengjun’s beauty also died!

It’s just that these people were small figures, and no one paid attention when they were killed.

Unlike Zhou Shaoyou, Du Gongxian, Wang Zhongyi, and Hu Xiaopeng, these four people were either prominent in status or Innate martial artists.

Truly counting, the number of people killed because of Qi Mengjun exceeded ten.

Chen Mu had rushed to the vicinity of these people’s corpses and looted cards from afar.

As a result, there wasn't a single true qi card, and no internal energy cards either!

This discovery made Chen Mu think of the death of Zhou Shaoyou, Wang Zhongyi, and others.

The half-dried corpse, the essence and blood in the body seemed to have been completely absorbed...

"Could it be... when Zhou Shaoyou, Wang Zhongyi, and others died, their essence, blood, internal energy, and true qi were all absorbed?"

Chen Mu pondered.

Only when they died, with no energy left in their bodies, would it be impossible to loot internal energy cards or true qi cards.

After all, under normal circumstances, the probability of looting internal energy cards and true qi cards is the highest.

"The murderer who killed Zhou Shaoyou, Wang Zhongyi, and others, it seems the martial arts they cultivate are not simple!"

Chen Mu narrowed his eyes.

The murderer cultivated evil arts, everyone in the city knew.

Chen Mu didn't shout about it for this reason.

When it was getting dark, he returned to his residence.

Unexpectedly, just as he entered the alley, he saw someone waiting at the door of the small courtyard where he lived.

"Brother Lu?"

Chen Mu looked at Lu Tang waiting at the door and greeted him. "Why are you here?"

As he spoke, he stepped forward to open the courtyard door and invited him. "Come, come in and talk."

"That..."

Lu Tang entered the room, touched his nose somewhat awkwardly, and said embarrassedly, "That, Brother Chen, for the next few days, can I live at your place?"

"Hmm?"

Chen Mu was stunned, then thought of something and smiled. "Sure. I have another room here that has been empty; Brother Lu can live as long as you want."

"...Thank you!"

Lu Tang first thanked him solemnly, then explained, "The situation in the city these past few days, Brother Chen, you know too; Zhou Shaoyou, Wang Zhongyi, Hu Xiaopeng, they all died, these people all publicly showed love to Qi Mengjun, I... I am also one of them."

Lu Tang’s face was slightly red. "Now the murderer is clearly targeting those of us who have done this; Zhou Shaoyou, Hu Xiaopeng, they died, the next one might be me. Living at Brother Chen’s place, I know I’m probably not a match on my own, but if I have Brother Chen’s help, it will be different. Not to mention counter-killing the murderer, at least I can retreat. If Brother Chen is..."

"Brother Lu, no need to say more."

Chen Mu raised his hand to interrupt. "I know the situation; if the murderer dares to come, that would be best. You and I join forces, we will definitely be able to catch him!"

Lu Tang spoke his mind, directly pointing out that taking him in might be targeted by the murderer.

Chen Mu was also straightforward, saying he wasn't afraid!

First of all, the murderer is likely also an admirer of Qi Mengjun!

And not in the Earth Realm.

If it were an Earth Realm expert, why would they need to kill Zhou Shaoyou, Wang Zhongyi, and the others?

Just go directly to the Qi mansion to propose marriage!

An Earth Realm expert, the Qi family would guarantee to happily marry off Qi Mengjun and even add a large dowry.

And not being in the Earth Realm, Chen Mu was confident that even if he couldn't beat them, he could escape.

Secondly, standing behind Lu Tang is a master in the Myriad Phenomenon Realm!

Helping now, taking in Lu Tang, is equivalent to picking up a big favor for nothing.

Chen Mu knew Zhao Fuzhou appreciated him, but that was only Zhao Fuzhou personally.

Lu Tang is different; helping him this time means he owes him a big favor.

In the future, if he has something to ask of him, not to mention Lu Tang’s own return, he might even find his master to take action!

Taking some small risks now for big returns in the future.

Chen Mu naturally agreed readily!

Lu Tang was the same.

Don't look at Chen Mu’s cultivation, which was lower than his.

But in terms of overall combat power, Lu Tang knew very well that he was not as good as Chen Mu.

Being on the "Hidden Dragon List" is no joke.

In Lu Tang’s view, Chen Mu’s combat power was not even matched by ordinary late-stage Innate martial artists.

Living at Chen Mu’s place at night, self-preservation was absolutely no problem.

As for owing a favor...

Being able to deepen the relationship with the "Hidden Dragon" prodigy, Lu Tang was eager to do so!

They spoke their minds.

Lu Tang breathed a sigh of relief and thanked him again, sighing, "The origin of this murderer, I'm afraid, is not simple."

"Why, does the Martial Suppression Office have news about the murderer?" Chen Mu asked curiously.

"No accurate news, just suspicion."

Lu Tang said solemnly, "The condition of the corpses of Zhou Shaoyou, Wang Zhongyi, and the others, Brother Chen, you have seen them, right?"

"Seen them." Chen Mu nodded. "The half-dried corpse, it must be that they cultivated a certain demonic art."

"Correct, if this demonic art is not unexpected, it is the 'Swallowing Heaven Demonic Art'."

Lu Tang said with a solemn expression.

"What?" Chen Mu was shocked. "'Swallowing Heaven Demonic Art'? Brother Lu, are you sure?"

"Eighty percent sure."

Lu Tang exhaled and explained, "Because the 'Swallowing Heaven Demonic Art' appeared in Tai'an Prefecture thirty years ago; at that time, the person who cultivated this demonic art almost wiped out all the sect forces in Tai'an Prefecture!"

"Back then, it was just like today, one half-dried corpse after another appeared. The entire Tai'an Prefecture martial arts world was in danger. The neighboring prefectures were also panicked."

"The person who cultivated the 'Swallowing Heaven Demonic Art' was called the 'Swallowing Heart Demon.' All the sect forces in Tai'an Prefecture formed a Martial Alliance specifically to crusade against him. The result was heavy casualties."

"Finally, it was the 'Flying Hero' who fought to the death with the 'Swallowing Heart Demon,' and they died together, which saved the Tai'an Prefecture martial arts world."

"Thirty years have passed, and now most people in Tai'an Prefecture have forgotten the existence of the 'Swallowing Heart Demon'."

"No one expected that the 'Swallowing Heaven Demonic Art' would appear again; if we don't find the murderer as soon as possible, the second 'Swallowing Heart Demon' will be born!"

"If the second 'Swallowing Heart Demon' really appears, everyone in Tai'an Prefecture will face the terror of thirty years ago!"

By the end, Lu Tang’s voice was trembling slightly.

Lu Tang naturally hadn't felt the terror brought by the "Swallowing Heart Demon" thirty years ago.

What he feared was the "Swallowing Heaven Demonic Art"!

Chen Mu was also wary of this famous peerless demonic art.

The name of the "Swallowing Heaven Demonic Art" was too loud.

In the information Chen Mu bought at the Hero Tower, there were relevant records.

This peerless demonic art was one of the town-teaching absolute arts of the "Sun and Moon Demonic Sect," one of the five great demonic sects.

But five thousand years ago, it was lost!

The terror of the "Swallowing Heaven Demonic Art" lay in its ability to swallow the essence, blood, internal energy, true qi, and all other energy of martial artists!

Once locked and absorbed by it, one would be sucked into a dried corpse on the spot!

If it were just like this, there were many demonic arts with similar effects.

The problem was that different internal energy and true qi, after being absorbed into the dantian, would not conflict under the suppression of the "Swallowing Heaven Demonic Art"!

Dozens or hundreds of true qi with different attributes gathered in one body, yet nothing happened, and it could also rapidly improve cultivation.

This was terrifying!