[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-why-do-all-these-monsters-have-health-bars":3,"chapter-why-do-all-these-monsters-have-health-bars-why-do-all-these-monsters-have-health-bars-chapter-44":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Why Do All These Monsters Have Health Bars?",{"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},1557491,2023,"Chapter 44: Enter Underground and Start the Search","why-do-all-these-monsters-have-health-bars-chapter-44",44,"\u003Cp>Chen Yuran always had an excellent sense of time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just five minutes on the dot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She arrived, riding her Sword Controlling spell, shivering Ji Qing in her arms, and landed at the main entrance of the North City Patrol Branch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Members of the Major Crime Unit, led by Dai Hong, all turned their attention to Ji Qing nestled in Chen Yuran’s arms upon her arrival.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Several men managed it okay.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, the two female patrol officers on the team were utterly starstruck.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was no helping it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leaving aside the title of Spiritual Cat, Ji Qing, whose original form was a Ragdoll cat, was overwhelmingly eyecatching.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One look at her was enough to allure anyone with her stunning appearance, compelling people to want to snatch her away and cuddle her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially now, as Ji Qing’s trembling, her gem-like eyes full of unease, her well-behaved and fearful demeanor would undoubtedly melt anyone’s heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Jing noticed Ji Qing, huddled uncomfortably in Chen Yuran’s arms, and could not help but smirk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To the unknowing onlookers,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ji Qing seemed to have developed the common problem of domesticated cats: exhibiting severe stress response when encountering unfamiliar environments and strangers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he knew the truth...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ji Qing was extremely anxious in front of all the members of the Major Crime Unit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, as a human-shaped demon, Ji Qing had reached the \"peak of her demonic life.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ordinary human-shaped demons wouldn’t even dare to make contact with patrol officers - they would hide if they could.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, she wasn’t just the center of attention for a whole Major Crime Unit, but also daringly made her appearance right at the main entrance of the North City Patrol Branch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If she ever mentioned this to other human-shaped demons in the future, they’d definitely give her a thumbs up and say, \"Boss, you’re badass.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just like Li Jing thought, Ji Qing was not faring well at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Over the last few days, she had been content living in Chen Yuran’s house and even started to enjoy a life of turning a deaf ear to the world outside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, she didn’t have to worry about anything other than sleeping with Chen Yuran every night and occasionally sharing a bath. She simply had to behave herself and act like a cat, without a care in the world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, this peaceful tranquility was abruptly shattered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just five minutes ago, she was still at home playing \"Immortal King Glory.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, Chen Yuran came in unannounced, told her that she needed her help, and whisked her out the door without explaining. Upon the way, she explained the situation in a nutshell.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ji Qing didn’t mind the idea of catching mice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though born as a Ragdoll, she had never caught a mouse, and her cat instincts had left her since she successfully transformed. However, assisting in hunting the Rat Demon didn’t sound too tough to her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She and Chen Yuran had been getting along remarkably well during this period.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What was wrong with doing a little favor?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But now, standing in her shoes, she couldn’t help but feel terrified.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You have to say, Chen Yuran had quite a nerve.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To dare to bring her to the North City Patrol Branch introducing her as a Spiritual Cat, but what if someone saw through it? Would she instantly freeze on the spot?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, Chen Yuran walked up to the crowd and immediately addressed them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Captain Dai, I’ve brought the Spiritual Cat. Shall we depart now?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mm.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dai Hong nodded, saying,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Time is tight, we need to hurry. If we can’t successfully locate Ji Xiumin’s Rat Demon, things will get tough.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that, he looked back at everyone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Follow me. Let’s find a nearby manhole and head underground.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The members of the Major Crime Unit all agreed immediately, shifting their attention away from Ji Qing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They couldn’t delay their mission.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A few moments later, the group used a nearby storm drain to access the underground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The underground sewage guidance system of North City was exceptionally advanced.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The manifold and incredibly spacious drainage channels crisscrossed in all directions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, once underground, the environment inevitably became harshly unpleasant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The air in the underground pipes was filled with a stomach-churning stench.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ground was muddy and teeming with filth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sludge-filled sewage channels were littered with an array of severely decomposed, unidentifiable objects.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fortunately, no one in this mission group was overly delicate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Becoming a member of the patrol, they can manage such a small scale scenario, can’t they?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s worth mentioning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Reaching the underground section, everyone had no choice but to abandon their flying swords, opting for low-level flight by mastering Sky Control and Wind Control magic skills.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The space within the Underground Guidance System is inherently limited, regardless of how spacious it seems to be.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The flying swords, with their swift speed and inherent attack magic, might become troublesome if they bumped into something by accident.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With Dai Hong leading at the front using Sky Control, and directing the six members of the Major Crime Unit in the team towards the North City Detention Center, he orders.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The underground guidance system of the North City Detention Center consists of four main branches and twenty-one relatively smaller side channels. When we reach the place, each pair of you will follow one of the main branches. I will take responsibility for one of the branches myself. Each group must maintain contact, and if there is a discovery, immediately call for support.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he spoke, he looked at Chen Yuran, who was paralleling Li Jing with Sky Control.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yuran, you pair with Li Jing, focusing mainly on searching the side channels that we might have missed. If your cat finds something, contact me immediately.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Understood.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Yuran nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Jing also responded with an \"Understood\".\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having obtained responses from the pair, Dai Hong inspected each member of the group.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Underground operations are inevitably restricted. Everyone, be careful. Don’t rush recklessly and be careful when making a move to avoid damaging the guidance system as much as possible.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The North City Detention Center, not far from the North City Patrol Branch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In just two or three minutes, everyone arrived right below the detention center through the guidance system pipeline.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>According to the pre-distribution.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dai Hong and the six members of the Major Crime Unit spread out to search the four main branches of the guidance system.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without rushing, Li Jing and Chen Yuran stood their ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They brought Ji Qing along for a reason, didn’t they?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After waiting for Dai Hong and the others to go deeper into the main branches, the two of them turned their attention to Ji Qing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With just Li Jing and Chen Yuran next to her, Ji Qing was quite honest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meeting their gaze, she wrinkled her pink nose and took a big sniff, then her voice transmitted directly into their ears.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Indeed, there are traces of faint Demonic Qi everywhere in the pipeline. Whether it’s a Rat Demon or not, I can’t say. Too many miscellaneous smells in this damned place, I can’t distinguish. However, recently, a significant number of demons frequented the surrounding pipelines, or there wouldn’t be so many remains of Demonic Qi.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After listening to Ji Qing’s words, Li Jing exchanged a look with Chen Yuran.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The direction of Dai Hong’s investigation was derived from the information available so far.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whether Ji Xiumin truly planned to abduct Yang Yongan, there was no concrete evidence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whether the Rat Demon she controlled had been in the underground guidance system was also essentially conjecture.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now that Ji Qing confirmed the presence of residual Demonic Qi in the underground guidance system, the conjecture had finally become established fact.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ji Qing, can you use the residual Demonic Qi to confirm the trajectory of the demon’s movement?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Yuran asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s a bit difficult, but I’ll give it a try.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having said that, she took a deep breath of the strong acidic air, then violently snorted and lowered her head gagging.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sight made Li Jing’s eye twitch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The air that Ji Qing just breathed in was full of various elements. Poor girl had it rough this time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Ji Qing continuously gagging, Chen Yuran also felt a bit sorry for her, and whispered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you can’t make sure, don’t force yourself. With your sensitivity to Demonic Qi, you will naturally be able to ...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before he finished speaking, Ji Qing’s teary eyes looked up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Based on the lightness of the residual Demonic Qi, the demon has regular movements. It comes from and heads south. Both the main and auxiliary channels in the south direction have relatively clear residual Demonic Qi.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The south?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Jing turned his head and asked Chen Yuran for confirmation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If I’m not mistaken, the Examination Institute should be west of the detention center?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let’s ignore that for the moment and head south for a search.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Yuran replied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"While the south is not where the Examination Institute is located, it doesn’t necessarily mean it’s not where Ji Xiumin is hiding.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Li Jing found it reasonable and nodded. He selected one of the southern auxiliary channels and entered.\u003C\u002Fp>",1529,"2026-06-06T07:41:34.971Z",1,"novelbin.me","7956691f7def04b555e40f2ab70b95e28c8f305c5968afd33db7cbaac4ceb2da","why-do-all-these-monsters-have-health-bars-chapter-45","why-do-all-these-monsters-have-health-bars-chapter-43",719,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fwhy-do-all-these-monsters-have-health-bars-cover.jpg"]