Chapter 192 - 9: Becoming a Spirit, Making a Move, Chaotic Burial Mound

Chapter 192: Chapter 9: Becoming a Spirit, Making a Move, Chaotic Burial Mound

Besides, he also wanted to take this opportunity to see the true strength of this Hundred Households from the Demon Slayer Department.

The next day, the Drunken Spring Building did indeed close down. The reason given was that it needed renovations and would be closed for three days.

The patrons were naturally quite disappointed by this, but thankfully, Yu Huo County had plenty of other brothels, so no one paid it too much mind.

「That night, during the third watch.」

This hour was usually the liveliest, but now, the lights were out, and a dead silence filled the air.

On the second floor of a teahouse across from the Drunken Spring Building, Chen Ye and Cong Bo stood by the window, quietly watching the building shrouded in darkness.

Aside from the two of them, the surrounding streets had long been cleared by the Demon Slayer Department. Not even a fly could get in.

"It’s about time," Cong Bo said in a low voice, glancing at the sky.

This was the time of day when the Yin Qi was at its peak, and also when the Evil Spirit was most active.

Cong Bo took a deep breath, and the aura around him changed abruptly.

If before he was a dormant tiger, then at this moment, he was a primeval Fierce Beast unleashed from its cage!

A vast, majestic presence far surpassing the Unobstructed Realm erupted from his body!

This presence was so strong it even caused the surrounding air to tremble.

Standing behind him, Chen Ye’s pupils contracted sharply.

He could clearly feel an indescribable pressure washing over him, making it difficult to even breathe.

The Sea Condensation Realm!

This seemingly rough and boisterous Hundred Households of the Demon Slayer Department was actually a Sea Condensation Realm master who had already condensed his Dantian Qi Sea!

The seven realms of a Qi Refiner: Foundation Establishment, Qi Nourishing, Unobstructed, Sea Condensation, Inner Scenery, Core Formation, and Nascent Soul.

Although the Unobstructed Realm and the Sea Condensation Realm were only one realm apart, the difference between them was as vast as heaven and earth!

In one, Inner Qi simply flowed through the body. In the other, a Qi Sea had already formed within the Dantian, making their Inner Qi inexhaustible, immense, and domineering. The two could not be compared.

’No wonder he could so securely hold the position of Hundred Households in the Yu Huo County Demon Slayer Department!’

Just as Chen Ye was reeling in surprise, Cong Bo made his move.

He didn’t use any Magical Artifacts, nor did he recite any Spells. He simply raised his hand, aimed it at the distant Drunken Spring Building, and clenched his fist!

"Get... out here!"

A thunderous roar erupted from his lips.

RUMBLE!

As if in response to his command, the silent Drunken Spring Building suddenly began to tremble violently!

Bricks and tiles clattered, and the entire structure groaned as if under an unbearable weight.

Immediately after, a massive, twisted phantom formed from countless wisps of gray mist was forcefully dragged out of the building by an invisible power!

The phantom had no fixed form. At one moment, it took the shape of a charming woman; the next, a hideous ghoul. It let out waves of shrill, piercing shrieks filled with venom and resentment.

At the same time, it struggled frantically, trying to escape back into its "body."

However, in the face of the absolute power of a Sea Condensation Realm master, all its resistance was futile.

"Hmph! Foul creature!" Cong Bo snorted, a cold glint in his eyes.

Then, a Blood Fiend Qi as scorching as the blazing sun erupted from his body!

"Break!"

The single word boomed like thunder from the highest heavens.

The mass of Blood Fiend Qi transformed into a giant hand, seizing the gray phantom in its palm.

TSSSSS.

Like hot oil poured on snow, the incredibly resilient gray Evil Spirit melted like ice the moment it touched the Blood Fiend Qi. It let out a final, despairing wail and completely vanished into thin air.

The entire process took but a few breaths.

When the dust settled, Cong Bo withdrew his hand, and his powerful presence receded.

He then turned, grinned at Chen Ye, and flashed a set of pearly whites.

"All done. Let’s call it a day."

Chen Ye stared at him, speechless for a long moment.

’So this is the power of the Sea Condensation Realm?’

’It really is terrifyingly strong!’

"Kid, here’s the commission I promised you." Cong Bo tossed a money pouch over. It was filled with shimmering golden beans.

Chen Ye didn’t stand on ceremony and accepted it directly.

Cong Bo watched Chen Ye’s action, then smiled faintly. "Kid, any interest in working for me? With your abilities, I’m sure it won’t be long before you surpass me. It’s not even impossible for you to become a Thousand Households."

In truth, Cong Bo had wanted to recruit Chen Ye for a while now. In his eyes, it was a real waste for someone so talented to be a mere Bounty Hunter.

To this, Chen Ye just smiled. "No, thank you. I’m used to being a free spirit. If I really joined the official ranks and had to live by all those rules, I probably wouldn’t be able to stand it. It’s much more convenient to be an external contractor like this."

Hearing this, Cong Bo sighed with regret but didn’t press the matter.

With the Drunken Spring Building case closed, Chen Ye’s life returned to a state of calm.

But he knew this calm was only temporary.

There was one problem he had to resolve as soon as possible.

Lü Song!

That sickly young master from White Bone Mountain was like a thorn in his side. While not yet fatal, it was a constant source of discomfort.

And Chen Ye happened to be the type of person who didn’t like to let his problems linger overnight.

Failing to repay a grudge was not his style.

Especially since Lü Song had troubled him time and again, and had even developed killing intent during their last encounter at the Fengman Building.

And since a feud had already been forged, there was no possibility of reconciliation.

It had come down to kill or be killed.

Rather than wait for his opponent to pop up and cause trouble again at some unknown time, it was better to take the initiative and snuff out this threat in its infancy.

Therefore, over the next few days, Chen Ye did not enter secluded Cultivation.