CHAPTER 46: CHAPTER 46: THIS BLOOD CRYSTAL ISN’T BAD—I’LL TAKE IT

"Clang!"

The sound of metal clashing rang out, appearing suddenly in the silence.

The state officials of the Evil Extermination Bureau simultaneously drew their weapons, staring ahead vigilantly.

The figure gradually became clear.

In the shroud of night, a naked woman moved gracefully, stepping into the view of the crowd.

The woman’s figure was voluptuous, her almond-shaped eyes tinged with a soft pink, her lashes quivering like butterfly wings brushing over spring water, her eyes radiating like swaying palace lanterns.

A tantalizing fragrance lingered, alluring like a fox spirit.

Qin An squinted, understanding why this group of villagers was so bewitched.

For any normal man, facing this woman, there would only be one thought: seduction.

"Attack."

Qin An did not wait for the voluptuous woman to speak, his black blade pointed, his voice cold as frost.

The state officials wasted no time, charging at the woman in unison.

The word "demon" for those in the Evil Extermination Bureau meant both merit and reward.

What did it matter if the woman was alluring? She was just skin and bones beneath the surface.

"You speak of killing me at first sight, truly lacking in sensibility."

The woman lightly waved her jade hand, and the fragrance bloomed like flowers.

A pink mist appeared instantly, sweeping towards the state officials.

The officials at the forefront inhaled, their souls swirling, their steps unsteady as if on sand, collapsing in a heap.

Those farther away sweated, circulating their True Qi to resist with difficulty.

The women of the Fox Race are not skilled in brute force, but their Charm Skill is as deadly as a hidden dagger.

Some of the mist surged towards Qin An.

Qin An raised his black blade, stirring the mist to scatter with the wind.

Using the Cyan Snake Form, Qin An moved like a lurking viper, swiftly reaching the voluptuous woman.

The surrounding mist was blown away by the gust of the Cyan Snake Form, the black blade slashing downwards towards the woman’s head with force.

The voluptuous woman showed slight surprise, "Blowing the mist away, not a bad idea, but it’s a pity you must die."

Her pale hand reached out towards the black blade, colliding with it.

Though she was a clone of the Fox Spirit, the main body had cultivated the tails day and night, making the flesh as hard as iron.

She could take this strike head-on.

"Clang!"

The black blade met the hand, a crisp sound resounded.

Before the woman could react, a force of ice and fire spread from the black blade to her hand.

As ice and fire intertwined, the roar was continuous, like the surging ocean.

The voluptuous woman felt pain in her hand, looking up to see her right hand split in two.

Before she could react, Qin An swung the black blade across her pale neck.

The head fell to the ground.

The headless body rolled on the ground, but no blood sprayed as imagined.

Qin An raised his black blade to inspect, his brows furrowed slightly.

There was no blood on the blade’s edge; the corpse was peculiar.

Thinking this, the body on the ground twitched twice, then turned into a heap of white fur.

The pink mist dissipated, and the state officials resisting the mist regained their senses, caught sight of the white fur on the ground, and their hearts shook.

Qin An held the black blade, turned and left, "Let’s go."

Brief and concise, but no one dared to refute.

Qin An’s earlier display of power with one stroke had made it clear to everyone that this person wasn’t here because of connections.

This was solid strength.

The Evil Extermination Bureau respects power, coupled with his position as Copper State Guard, none of the officials dared to speak more.

The white fur on the ground is explanation enough.

The Fox Girl didn’t settle for one pond from the vast water; she wanted them all.

Before long, the state officials of the Evil Extermination Bureau, weapons in hand, followed behind Qin An, heading towards where Ma Rou was.

...

In the clearing, many state officials of the Evil Extermination Bureau bore injuries.

Ma Rou’s wrist vibrated, the Life-taking Rope returning to her hand as if it had a will of its own.

A pile of white fur appeared, Ma Rou immediately felt something was wrong.

"Just as Qin An said, it’s a trap."

There’s only one clone here, which means at least one of the other two is facing the real Fox Girl.

"Come with me, let’s rescue the two lords."

Without explanation, Ma Rou prepared to leave with the injured officials.

Before she could take a few steps, footsteps were heard.

Ma Rou instinctively turned back, seeing Qin An approaching, black blade in hand.

His dark clothes billowed in the wind, his expression calm as still water.

For some reason, seeing Qin An’s calm face made Ma Rou’s heart chill slightly.

"Did you also face a clone?" Ma Rou dismissed her thoughts, asking.

If Qin An came to find her, it meant Qin An had resolved his issues.

She had just dealt with the Fox Girl, yet Qin An was already here, indicating he was faster.

Ma Rou initially thought Qin An was a newly appointed Copper State Guard with a shallow foundation.

But now it seemed, Qin An’s strength might surpass hers.

Qin An passed by Ma Rou, "Killing demons is urgent."

If the Fox Girl wasn’t here, then she’d be with Nie Hu.

There were Blood Crystals and contributions that could be exchanged for Cultivation Techniques; Qin An naturally wouldn’t miss them.

The Evil Extermination Bureau focuses on efficiency in tasks; though Qin An’s words were simple, Ma Rou paid no mind.

Soon, the two, along with the state officials, vanished into the night.

...

The Fox Spirit flicked her right hand.

Stains of blood marred her pale hand, which the Fox Spirit flicked to the ground.

"No wonder they say cultivators who temper their bodies are rare."

Hurong transformed into a tiger-headed humanoid, his claws gleaming with cold light, "Nie Hu, this is your day of reckoning, I want Tiger Race’s blood repaid."

Nie Hu knelt on one knee, gasping, his muscles torn inch by inch, blood flowing continuously.

Behind him, many state officials lay severely injured, unable to move.

Two full Body Perfection demons, one skilled in enchantment, the other in close combat.

In such a short time, he was heavily injured.

Without his sturdy body, his head would have long been severed.

"You scoundrel demons, you’ll never take my life!"

Nie Hu struggled to stand.

Pain shot through his left leg, blood gushing out.

Just stood up, Nie Hu collapsed again, feeling utterly weak.

His strength was exhausted; he could no longer fight, now barely holding onto a breath.

The Fox Spirit coldly spoke, "Kill him, then the other two Copper State Guards, and the Tiger Race’s secrets will be ours."

Hurong nodded, then without another word, charged towards Nie Hu.

His eyes were cold, filled with the thrill of vengeance, ready to take Nie Hu’s head.

Nie Hu sighed but still raised his fists, channeling his last bit of True Qi.

Even if his life ends in moments, he would bite a piece off this Tiger Demon.

As Hurong’s claws neared Nie Hu, something unexpected happened.

A sudden whistling sound arose.

The Life-taking Rope hooked onto Nie Hu’s legs, pulling tight.

Nie Hu arced through the air, landing at Ma Rou’s feet.

"You’re here?"

Nie Hu widened his eyes, feeling a sense of relief.

But then he noticed Qin An was missing.

"Where’s Qin An?" Nie Hu asked.

Ma Rou slightly lifted her head, "There."

Nie Hu followed Ma Rou’s gaze, his eyes widening.

Not far away, Hurong held the black blade with his claws, the claws trembling slightly.

Qin An’s expression remained unchanged, his tone relaxed.

"That’s quite a head, surely a large Blood Crystal."

"I’ll take it."