The Li Residence Is Haunted

[The Li residence is suspected of being haunted; three maids were frightened to death, and five Martial Artist guards had their life essence drained (the matter remains unresolved)]

This Li residence is the same Li residence that delivered the courtyard to Qin Ming a few days ago.

Qin Ming's lips slowly curled into a smile.

The Li Lineage giving him the courtyard was definitely not for good reasons; Qin Ming guessed that they already suspected he possessed the "Wandering Dragon Steps."

After leaving Qingshan Town, Qin Ming's strength improved by leaps and bounds, which explains why the Li Lineage suspected that he had obtained the Spirit Medicine and cultivation techniques.

Qin Ming has already used the Spirit Medicine, and it wouldn't be wrong to return the cultivation technique to the Li Lineage, but Qin Ming can give it away, and they can't take it from him. If they do, things will get messed up.

"Since you want 'The Wandering Dragon Step,' here you go."

A cold glint flashed in Qin Ming's eyes; he'd see if the Li Lineage could afford the price.

The Li Lineage.

Qin Ming arrived with Yang Zhi and another member of the Demon-Hunting Team named Wang Wei.

"Captain Yang, you've finally arrived."

Li Yuanqing acted as if he didn't see the other two and walked straight toward Yang Zhi with a big smile on his face.

"Patriarch Li Lineage, I'm not a captain anymore." Yang Zhi shook his head and looked at Qin Ming. "I'll listen to him now."

Li Yuanqing was stunned for a moment upon hearing this, then quickly realized what he meant and his face was filled with horror.

On his very first day in office, Qin Ming had already replaced Yang Zhi as the Temporary Captain?

Just then, Li Yuanqing noticed that Yang Zhi's entire right arm was charred black, especially his right fist, which was severely swollen. Combining this with Yang Zhi's words, it wasn't hard to imagine what had happened before.

"Even Yang Zhi was injured, so was Qin Ming hiding his strength before?!"

Li Yuanqing's heart skipped a beat. He was thankful that he hadn't had a chance to make a move against Qin Ming a few days ago, otherwise he would have gotten himself into trouble.

"Captain Qin... Captain Qin."

Li Yuanqing smiled broadly, "Please come in."

"Um."

Qin Ming nodded indifferently, not wanting to stoop to Li Yuanqing's level. He would settle all old and new scores after dealing with this Ghost Entity.

As soon as Qin Ming entered the Li Lineage's gate, he felt a faint, chilling aura.

It really is Ghost Entity!

A hint of joy flashed in Qin Ming's eyes.

This Ghost Entity only killed a few people last night, so it's probably not very strong. It's a good opportunity for me to practice and accumulate some Free Attribute Points.

Qin Ming followed Li Yuanqing to the backyard, where several mummified Dry Corpses covered with white sheets lay on the ground.

"My lord, it's right here, look."

"Yang Zhi, go and check it out."

Qin Ming said casually.

Although Yang Zhi was unhappy, he was forced by Qin Ming's tyranny to squat down and lift the white cloth.

Beneath the white sheet lay a withered corpse, almost skin and bones, all its flesh and blood had been devoured, and even its hair had turned grayish-white.

There were also several maids' corpses nearby, their eyes bulging and pupils dilated, clearly having been scared to death.

Yang Zhi checked and quickly confirmed that the five guards had been drained of their Qi and Blood and the three maids had had their souls drained.

"Sir, look here."

Li Yuanqing pointed to a Side Courtyard in the distance, where a large, blood-red lantern hung on the gate and wall, along with a huge character for "death," as if it had been stained with blood.

"This happened suddenly this morning. I've already sent several Guest Elders at the Skin Refining Realm and one at the Flesh Refining Realm to investigate, but they haven't come out since."

Upon hearing this, the servants around seemed to have imagined a terrifying scene; their faces turned pale and filled with fear.

Even Yang Zhi was a little uneasy, his heart pounding with anxiety.

The Ghost Entity is very likely inside, but its strength cannot be easily determined based on these few corpses alone.

"Yang Zhi, how do you guys usually handle these kinds of things?"

Qin Ming suddenly asked.

Yang Zhi pondered for a moment, "Generally, when the strength of the opponent is uncertain, it's best to seal off this place and prevent anyone from approaching. Therefore, I suggest that the Li Lineage move out of here first."

"You've talked for so long but still won't do anything. Are you afraid of dying?"

Qin Ming smiled.

Yang Zhi's face froze, then gradually turned red.

That's the gist of it, but it would be a bit awkward to say it to someone's face.

"You, go inside and take a look around."

Qin Ming pointed to that Side Courtyard.

"I?!"

Yang Zhi pointed at himself, his face gradually contorting into a grimace.

"Why should I go? I'm not going!"

There's a high chance of Ghost Entity in the Side Courtyard. Going in rashly would be suicide. He's not stupid!

I'm giving you an order, not asking you a question!

A murderous Sha Qi flashed between Qin Ming's brows, and he slapped Yang Zhi hard in the chest. With the simultaneous eruption of the Perfection Realm of the Savage Bull Strength and Iron Body Shirt, Yang Zhi felt as if he had been rammed by a wild bull. He was sent flying into the air and crashed into the gate. With a loud "bang," the gate of the Side Courtyard was smashed into pieces.

Yang Zhi was struck by this palm strike, causing him to spit blood from his mouth and nose. He rolled all the way to the inner room before finally stopping.

"Qin Ming!!"

Yang Zhi roared, his eyes bloodshot, his gaze filled with a hatred that seemed to want to devour Qin Ming alive.

Li Yuanqing was completely stunned when he saw this.

He never dreamed that Qin Ming would be so fierce; with one slap, he sent Yang Zhi flying as if he had slapped a dead dog.

Wang Wei was also startled, and his head involuntarily shrank back, fearing that he would follow in Yang Zhi's footsteps.

"It seems the Ghost Entity is not here for the time being."

Qin Ming walked in unhurriedly, his hands behind his back.

The inner room wasn't large, and after looking around, I didn't find anything, except for some messy footprints on the floor.

Qin Ming squatted down and gestured a few times, discovering that the footprints were about the size of his palm.

Yang Zhi stared intently at Qin Ming's back, his broadsword almost slipping from his hand, but he managed to restrain himself.

Because he wasn't confident he could defeat Qin Ming, and if he failed, his fate would certainly be dire.

He made up his mind that once he broke through to the Bone Refining Realm, he would make Qin Ming pay the price.

You'll stay here and keep watch tonight.

Qin Ming said calmly.

"What?! You're going too far!"

Yang Zhi's anger, which he had barely managed to suppress, surged again, making him tremble with rage.

"Either I cripple your arms and legs and leave you here, or you choose to stay. Which do you choose?"

Yang Zhi's face turned pale and then ashen, but he finally nodded resignedly, "Understood."

Qin Ming walked out of the courtyard gate, looked at the red lanterns hanging overhead, and suddenly drew his Butcher's Knife, splitting the lanterns in two.

[Add 2 Free Attribute Points]

"You can add this?"

Qin Ming seemed to be deep in thought.

He thought of the beads left behind by Huo Lan after his death, which had also been transformed into Free Attribute Points.

Anything related to Ghost Entity or possessing Yin Qi energy seems to be able to be converted into Free Attribute Points.

"Wang Wei, you stay here and watch over me while I go out. If Yang Zhi escapes, you'll keep watch inside tonight."

Wang Wei's face instantly turned green.

Not long after, Qin Ming arrived in the west of the city.

This is the largest pig farm in the entire Qingyang City, with over a thousand pigs.

Qin Ming found the boss and explained his purpose.

"What did you say? Pay me to butcher a pig? Is there really such a good thing?"

The boss was delighted when he heard Qin Ming's purpose for coming.

He had to hire a professional butcher to slaughter pigs, paying twenty coins per pig. This guy, on the other hand, not only slaughtered pigs for him but also paid out of his own pocket.

"One tael of silver for an hour of killing? That won't do, too little! Ten taels! Give me ten taels and I'll let you kill as many as you want, kill as many as you like!"

The boss licked his lips, looking every bit the shrewd businessman.

Seeing Qin Ming's fair and delicate skin, he naturally assumed that Qin Ming was a rich young master who had come to experience life on a whim, so he made an exorbitant demand.

"Alright, ten taels of silver it is. You start timing after I go in, and settle the bill when I come out."

Qin Ming gave the boss a half-smile, then turned and opened the iron gate of the pig farm. "By the way, you can only wait outside. No one is allowed to come in without my permission."

"Okay, go ahead. I promise they won't go in."

The boss couldn't hide his smile.

Who wouldn't like a complete idiot who throws money at them? If a few more of these idiots came every day, he'd be rich!

The pig farm reeked, and he figured Qin Ming would be out soon.

In the blink of an eye, the time it takes for an incense stick to burn has passed, then two incense sticks, and a full hour has gone by, yet there is still no movement inside.

Just as the boss was filled with doubt and unable to contain his curiosity, preparing to have someone open the door, Qin Ming pushed the door open and walked out.

"Exactly one hour has passed. Here is ten taels of silver."

Qin Ming tossed ten taels of silver to the shopkeeper and left without looking back.

"Sigh, there are so many fools these days, I just made ten taels of silver for nothing!"

"Boss, let's go inside and get to work."

The butchers opened the door and went inside, but when they saw what was in front of them, they screamed in fright and fell to the ground with a thud.

"What's wrong? Why are you so easily startled?"

The boss muttered a few words and subconsciously covered his nose.

Why does it smell so strongly of blood?

His heart skipped a beat, and he quickly went inside.