Chapter 58: Brutally Beating the Debt Collector

  After a night's rest, they set out again for Wuma Town. It was still a bustling small town, with steaming buns in the steamer baskets and a layer of sparkling sugar on top of the bright red sugar gourds, and everywhere were people living and working happily.

  But today, Simon wouldn't be treating everyone to a meal like he did yesterday. Seeing the exquisite food, he hastily covered his mouth, not wanting to throw up everything he had eaten that morning.

  It's still that wine shop, the enthusiastic second master of the store greeted: "Ah, several guests, where did you come from? Come in quickly, please come in..."

  Dongfang Qi felt that something was off about them, but couldn't quite put his finger on what it was. He glanced at Zhan Qingkuang, saw her lightly smiling, and fell silent.

  Where did you come from? I clearly saw you yesterday, but now you look like a stranger. The strange thing is that the whole town's people are like puppets controlled by someone, every day they say the same words and do the same things, everything is fake!

  "We just arrived here today, it's our first time in Wuma Town, and we don't know what's here. Little brother, tell us about it."

  "Sir, you've come to the right place! Our town of Wuma is most famous for its small horses. Each one is lively and lifelike. Why don't you buy a few to take back home as gifts for your relatives and friends?"

  Others are not stupid, they are all from big families. As soon as I heard this, I knew something was wrong. Yesterday they almost quarreled here, now this little servant clearly doesn't recognize them!

  "Alright, let's go buy some now. You introduce me, whose family makes the best Xiao Wu Ma (small horse) and we'll come back later."

  "Over there, over there, Old Wang's place two streets away is the best. You gentlemen hurry up and come back, I'll have all the dishes ready for you." The waiter still had that trademark smile, attentively serving them.

  Leaving the tavern, Xi Men Rong Chu couldn't help but exclaim, "This tavern has a problem!"

  "It's not just the tavern that has a problem, the whole town has a problem! The strange situation is all around for dozens of miles, but as soon as you leave this area, nothing happens. And think about those five people yesterday, they got into trouble after eating at this tavern." They found a secluded corner to discuss their plan.

  "I also think it's the problem of that wine shop, and it's likely to be from there." Huang Fu Ming said his own thoughts after looking at them one by one, and others nodded in agreement.

  "Then let's go and take down this wine shop, no matter what kind of monster or ghost it is. Come one, I'll fight one." Ximen Qingfeng began to rub his fists and palms, apparently wanting to avenge himself for being disgusted yesterday.

  "What do you think?" gave Ximen Rongxue a slightly calm and unhurried glance, Beitang Qimeng wanted to hear her opinion.

  Since things are unclear and confusing, let's use a clever trick to flush out the snake from its hole.

  "I agree! Let's take a look at what's behind this unexpected turn of events!"

  "You're really something, Qing Kuang! Let's go, we'll set off right now!" He patted her shoulder, Ximen Ruxing was very pleased that someone agreed with his idea.

  "Oh, several guests, you've come back so soon."

  "What's this? You're back so soon. Aren't you welcome?" Ximen Ruxue tilted her head, fanning herself lightly with a fan, and had an air of nonchalance about her.

  "What...what...how?" The shopkeeper was embarrassed and didn't know what to do.

  Huangfu Ming nodded, and everyone worked together. The tables and chairs were all kicked over, the cups and saucers shattered with a loud crash. Ximen Linfeng kicked the shopkeeper into the wall with one foot, looking at his "eight-piece" corpse, laughing triumphantly.

  The commotion here is too big, and it will also attract other "people" from the back. The two sides attacked at the same time, and the eight people on Warlight's side scattered, each showing off their own skills. Huangfu Minghui was a five-star Golden Spirit Emperor, his golden spiritual power transformed into a giant sword, ruthlessly chopping towards the tavern owner; Dongfang Qi and his followers also slaughtered the kitchen staff who ran out.

  Burn the fat master who rushed over with a knife to ashes, and pay attention to the surrounding situation at all times. At some point, Ximen Rongchuang appeared in front of her, killed one who was sneaking up on her, and said with a kind heart, "Qingkuang, I see these people who are as weak as chickens dying at my hands, how can you be so merciless?" Suddenly felt filled with guilt.

  "They're already dead, living like zombies is more painful than death! We're helping them escape, hoping they can rest in peace and comfort the spirits of the dead. So don't hold back, they're no longer human!" Like chopping cabbage, Zhang Liang's knife rose and fell, and five more people died at her hands.

  "Alright! I'm listening to you, you're really tough!"

  After everyone worked together to clear the wine shop, Huangfu Minghui and Dongfang Jun they each occupied a corner of the wine shop, simultaneously taking action, powerful spiritual power bursting out, the entire wine shop collapsed in an instant, rumbling loudly, splashing up a lot of dust.

  Hearing the commotion over here, the "common people" of the town began to gather around, their faces dull and their footsteps slow, forming a circle that surrounded them.

  They exchanged a glance, each fighting for themselves. The ones in front of them were not humans, but thoughtless monsters. They couldn't show mercy, absolutely couldn't show mercy, or else more people would be harmed. This small town can't stay, absolutely can't stay!

  The brutal and ferocious attacks, countless corpses piled up, yet these monsters still emerged in large numbers, no matter how they were killed, they couldn't be wiped out. Compared to the unsightly faces of a few men, Zhan Liang's complexion was much better, her spiritual energy was endless, and her physical quality was also top-notch, except for the dirty things stuck on her robes, everything else was fine.

  Is everything really all right? All the houses and streets suddenly started shaking and twisting, they were crooked and it was hard to stand firm.

  "What's going on? What's happening?"

  "I don't know!"

  "Sit back and watch the changes!"

  When the intense tremors stopped, the quiet and peaceful town suddenly changed its appearance. Houses collapsed, walls were broken, black bloodstains, rivers of blood, everything returned to its nighttime state, even the sky began to darken, the sun disappeared, cold winds blew, mixed with nauseating bloody smells. Ximen Lingshu wanted to vomit again, but she also knew it wasn't the right time, so she forced herself to hold it in.

  Suddenly, the monsters that were chopped to death by them all stood up dazedly, some straightened their crooked heads with a cracking sound, and others moved their limbs, slowly approaching them.

  "Pfft! You can't even kill me?!" Ximen Qingxue spat out a mouthful of saliva, clearly unable to bear the smell, and scrunched up her pretty face in distaste.

  Rejoining the camp to slaughter these monsters, those who cut off their arms, the monsters picked them up and were fine. Those who cut off their heads, the monsters didn't mind replacing them with others. The crowd gradually became anxious, as they couldn't kill the monsters, being limited in ability as humans. Moreover, no one knew if they would become monsters too after being touched or bitten by them. The filthy scene, the nauseating smell, they had no way out, and could only persevere.

  The only way to get better was when Zhan Qing went crazy, her fire-based spiritual power was unusual, directly burning the monster into ashes, not even leaving a single residue, and slowly burning out a path. Zhan Qing handed them each a handful of acid leaves, helping them resist at the same time.

  "Eat the sour leaf grass."

  Hiding behind the war lightly, Ximen Linfeng threw it into his mouth without hesitation, chewed for a while, sour and astringent, cool and refreshing, his spirit was refreshed, but the pungent smell on the tip of his nose became even more pronounced.

  Dongfang Jun also swallowed the sour leaf grass and had no choice but to summon his spirit to continue this duel.

  Watching them slaughter this group of monsters, the monsters "died and came back to life". This can't go on, fighting endlessly until they exhaust their spiritual energy, at that time it will be the monsters' turn to take revenge, and they'll become fish meat.

  Scanning around in a circle, he saw the highest point and shouted loudly towards them: "Get on the roof!"

  The seven people with a "whooshing" sound, for her command, their bodies reacted faster than their brains.

  Zhan Qingjiao had just jumped onto the roof when Xi Men Xuefeng anxiously asked, "What to do? Why can't we kill them all?"

  Standing on the eaves, Zhan Light Crazy looked down at the monsters below, all of which were gathering towards their side. Hum! You're just in time, I was worried you wouldn't come!

  "Volcanic eruption!" Even if she had used this move before, it was only on a small scale in battle, and using it on such a large scale like now was a first.

  Everyone only saw her raise both arms, and two flames ignited on her hands, sweeping towards the bottom. Then, a massive fire poured down from above, pressing down on the group of monsters below. Beheaded, dismembered, these monsters didn't make a sound, but now they were burned to a crisp, screaming in terror, their voices like beasts howling. As soon as the flames touched them, their bodies ignited like rags, burning from the middle outwards, flashing red light, and instantly turning to ashes. In the blink of an eye, accompanied by the screams, the monsters disappeared one after another, leaving Ximen Lingfeng and the others stunned in amazement. What a powerful explosion! What enduring spiritual power! This girl had surprised them again and again!

  Flames shot up to the sky, burning away all impurities. A gentle breeze blew up a few fallen leaves. Everything became nothingness. If not for the scars that filled their eyes and the stench of charred remains that lingered in the air, they wouldn't have dared to believe what they had just experienced.

  "Is it over......?" Ximen Qing's voice, like a dreamy whisper, startled everyone.

  Is it over? Everything in this town seems like a nightmare, is it really over?

  "Thanks to you, Qing Kuang! It's all over, it's great, it's great!" Ximen Ruxue jumped in front of Qing Kuang, almost dancing with joy.

  Years of intuition told her that something was off, this matter obviously wasn't over yet!

  "Alright, alright, don't be like this anymore, it's all over. Come on, come on, relax." Ximen Rongfeng pulled her tense body, trying to ease her anxiety.

  Although others didn't say anything, their expressions were much more relaxed. Jumping down from the eaves, everyone packed up and prepared to leave.

  "Alright, Qing Kuang, don't always be like this, it's making me a bit nervous." Ximen Rong didn't bother to talk to Dongfang Ji and others, she wanted to comfort the vigilant Zhan Qing Kuang.

  Listen carefully, the lightly crazy ears moved slightly, "Be on guard! Something is coming!"

  In an instant, the relaxed atmosphere of just a moment before suddenly became tense again. The eight people drew closer together, back to back, constantly paying attention to the movements around them.

  "What's going on? Is there really something? I don't see anything at all." Ximen Qingyang whispered, occasionally glancing around.

  There were footsteps, and even if they were very light, she still heard them, and they were coming fast.

  "Here!" Before he could see what the black shadow in front of him was, War Light Crazy instinctively threw out a fireball and knocked the black shadow flying. The others were not so lucky! The attendants who followed Beidong Qimeng dodged too late and were caught one by one, then the black shadows rushed forward together, dismembering him. The attendant let out a miserable cry, and soon stopped breathing.

  Ximen Qingfeng shivered and asked, "Linghu Cong, what is that?"

  "How do I know?" Looking around at the dark shadows surrounding them, they should be human, but not in a human form. The whole thing is a combination of zombies + undead + apes + bats. Like zombies, they eat human flesh, with long claws like the undead, and a greenish tint. Some have ape-like bodies that are abnormally large, while others hang upside down like bats. The monsters can jump three meters in one leap, moving quickly, clearly not easy to deal with.

  A strange town, a dark and oppressive sky, dilapidated houses, disgusting and eerie creatures...

  The battle was fierce and they were left with only seven people, so they became even more cautious, having learned a lesson from earlier, this time not daring to relax in the slightest, staring intently at the monster.

  Suddenly, the monsters moved, surrounding them in unison. The unbearable roar shook their eardrums and made their heads swell. This time, the monsters were extremely fast. Even though Zhi Zhi threw countless fireballs, he only managed to hit a few of them, which made the others' situation even more precarious.

  "This won't do!" The treasure sword and the monster's claws collided, making a "ding" sound that made one's heart shrink.

  "I don't want to be dissected!"

  "Is there anything I can do?"

  A more urgent voice than one, and countless monsters rushed forward in a hurry. Warlight was somewhat annoyed. If she wanted to get out of trouble by herself, it would not be a problem at all. But what about these people? Abandoning her comrades and fleeing in the face of danger was not her style. Thinking that her fire-based spiritual power could still have a deterrent effect on them, she had no choice but to learn from Sun Wukong's trick of drawing a circle for Tang Monk, and do the same for them.

  Expel all the monsters around, Zhan Light Crazy spread fire spirit along their surroundings, with her heart thinking that flames were burning endlessly, towards the sky, thinking of those monsters' jumping ability, she added a lid, this way it really became Tai Shang Lao Jun's alchemy furnace, everywhere was on fire.

  "What are you doing, you lunatic?"

  "Even if your spiritual power can resist them, we may be able to hide for a while, but we can't hide forever!"

  "And besides, can you withstand using your spiritual power for such a long time?"

  "Lightly insane..."

  "Stop arguing! You all stay here, I'm going out!" She didn't stop until this twenty-square-meter place was completely sealed off.

  "No way, how can we let you protect us?"

  "Exactly!"

  "I also disagree, it's reckless, there are many dangers outside..."

  "Shut up! Just stay put and don't cause any more trouble." Despite their warnings, Jian Qingchu emerged from behind the screen.

  "Alas, what's to be done? What can be done? How..." Ximen Qingxue paced back and forth anxiously from inside.

  "Alright, Ximen, don't wander around. Let's just listen to her! After all this time, you still don't trust her?" Perhaps it was Beidong Zhimo's words that had a soothing effect, as Ximen Linfeng suddenly stopped and gazed at the faint figure outside through the crimson screen.

  Nothing will happen, nothing will happen, nothing will happen...

  In the middle of the street, a woman with beautiful eyes gazed coldly, her fierce aura making these monsters restless and anxious. She took a step forward with her claws out, carefully probing. Behind the woman was a large fire cage over three meters high, and in the flickering flames, her face was obscured, but from those piercing eyes, one could see her determination to put these monsters to death.

  Wrapped in flames, she charged out like an arrow off the string, one hand wielding a majestic fire dragon, monsters that came into contact with her let out anguished cries, staring at her venomously as they recklessly rushed towards her.

  Since you're not afraid of death, then come on! Two fire dragons were agile in her hands, and the long sleeves danced well. The monsters that were sucked in instantly turned to dust. And from these monsters' bodies, it can be seen that they had arms like charred meat, full of pus-filled boils, and dark purple-black blood, which should have been the mutated townspeople at the beginning.

  A shrill sound came over, and these monsters seemed to have received some kind of instruction, no longer entangling her, but instead fighting and retreating, wanting to lead her somewhere.

  Knowing that there are tigers on the mountain, she deliberately heads towards the tiger mountain! She wants to see what's behind this scene after all, and follows the group of monsters as they move forward bit by bit. The road is made up of countless white bones, with sticky blood and flesh attached to them, and the further they go, the more there are.

  When I saw a mountain of white bones, with a large black skull on the summit, even the bravest warrior would feel a chill in his heart. How many lives had been lost here!

  A creepy creaking sound came, and the war lightly turned around, but looking around, there was nothing.

  "Since you've brought me here, why don't you show yourself?" War Light said casually, but his hand in his sleeve clenched into a fist.

  "Cluck cluck!"

  Brush turned around again, war lightly crazy looking at the skull on the "mountain peak", took a step back, eyes like a torch staring at it.

  Suddenly, a violent gust of wind came, and countless bones pounced on her. She activated the Fire Spirit's power and incinerated them with a wave of her hand. One by one, the skull soldiers rushed over, but they all ended up in the same miserable state.

  The scene before her eyes transformed, a brutal battlefield with corpses piled up like mountains, hundreds and thousands of soldiers charging towards her with knives in hand, their faces filled with ferocity. She dodged attack after attack, taking the lives of the enemy without hesitation. The scene shifted again, to a peaceful and serene village, where countless children were playing at the entrance, looking up at her with chubby little faces and smiling as they greeted her. Even though she knew it wasn't real, her heart still softened.

  So cute, just like her mother ~