Lin Xu: First of All, I'm Not a Dog
Anthony's screams attracted the police officers outside the door, Hennessy quickly opened the door to calm him down.
Fortunately, the police here have a natural preference for clergy, and after much explanation, they chose to turn a blind eye and a deaf ear.
Lin Xu approached John. His knowledge of the demons in DC was not comprehensive; he only knew a few notable figures such Trigon, Satan, Neron.
As for Beelzebub...
He knew Beelzebub from Marvel, a demon who fell from an angel under Jehovah's command, and had been fighting with Mephisto and Marduk for territory.
I don't know much about DC.
"You were surprised just now?"
John put away the crucifix and flashlight. "It's quite surprising. Although Beelzebub is Six Kings of Hell along with Satan, as far as I know, He doesn't have a physical form; He's just an abstract concept containing energy."
"Moreover, for countless years, only Sabbac, who is opposed to the Shazam family, has been able to summon His power. The current situation is complicated..."
"Tsk, something's definitely fishy here. What are you planning to do?" Lin Xu asked.
"Of course we'll just pull him out and kill him!" John said matter-of-factly, and that's usually how he operated in the past. He'd expel those with the power and kill those without, regardless of their background. After all, he was already on Satan's list, so what's one more lice than an itch?
"It wouldn't be good to just kill it, how about giving it a reprieve, like twenty years?"
"Isn't that letting him off too easily?"
"Looks like you didn't understand. What I mean is, we'll give him a non-fatal wound, letting him die slowly over twenty years. That's called a suspended death sentence!"
So that's what a suspended death sentence is.
Upon hearing this, John's gaze darted back and forth between Anthony and Lin Xu. Who's the real devil here? Are you two sure you're not related?
As soon as Lin Xu finished speaking, a terrifyingly thin, bamboo-like figure emerged from Anthony and headed towards the window.
"Trying to run?"
Lin Xu reached out, and an invisible force instantly imprisoned the demon in mid-air.
"Why are you running? I'm not Strange, who eats Strange."
The demon stared at Lin Xu, his voice hoarse. "The Old Gods should be buried in the dust of history, and my lord will surely settle accounts with you all!"
As it spoke, the demon's already flat forehead suddenly burst into flames, and in an instant, the entire demon turned to ashes.
Looking at the ashes on the ground, Lin Xu immediately realized that this thing was probably aimed at him.
After all, John had said that Beelzebub's power had never appeared anywhere else except in Sabbac.
But now, of all times, this has happened; the biggest upheaval in the universe recently has only involved him and Tony.
Furthermore, considering his reference to "my lord," Lin Xu didn't believe Beelzebub would accept such a trivial item.
John also noticed something was wrong, and he went up to Lin Xu and asked, "What's going on?"
"I don't know, but... I will find out."
John:???
Sitting idly by and waiting for death has never been Lin Xu's philosophy. He's only been in Los Angeles for a day, and he's been dealing with both angels and devils, which is very annoying.
The former, Gabriel, is undoubtedly the one who can be dealt with gradually, but the latter doesn't even know who his opponent is—that won't do.
We must find him.
Lin Xu sat down cross-legged in front of the ashes, intending to use Agamotto's Desire to Know Explore once more. Although he didn't have Eye of Agamotto, he had the Heavenly Eye!
However, before unleashing the forbidden technique, Lin Xu remembered the oath he had once sworn. As a god, keeping one's word is the most basic requirement. (If I use this move again, I'm a dog!)
So he glanced back at John and Hennessy and shouted, "Boundless heaven and earth, tracking for ten thousand miles!"
Hennessy was completely bewildered, while John diligently memorized the 'incantation,' considering it a divine spell that might come in handy later.
Unlike the Eye of Agamotto, this time the forbidden technique was carried by the Tears of Oshtur. The light of the Heavenly Eye was projected in front of everyone, like a holographic projection, allowing everyone to see what had happened in the past.
Ten seconds: Anthony is reported by his spying neighbor.
Twenty seconds: Anthony is being a man.
Thirty seconds: The demon emerges from Hell and enters Anthony's body.
Forty seconds: The demon knelt silently before a figure in black robes.
"Old Gods has appeared out of nowhere on Earth and is inquiring about Constantine. Go to Los Angeles and lie low, awaiting my orders."
One minute: A figure in black robes kneels before a statue.
"Great Darkseid, your humblest servant has discovered an Old Gods on earth, and I will use the power of Hell to destroy him."
"Great Darkseid, when will you answer me!"
For Darkseid!
Two minutes later: A figure in black robes stumbled and flew out from a cliff, holding a box in his hand, which emanated terrifying demonic power.
Snap~
Upon seeing this scene, Lin Xu immediately severed the forbidden technique, and a powerful backlash immediately struck, causing a sharp pain between his brows.
Fortunately, his divine body was strong, and the stinging pain came and went quickly.
Cutting off the connection was necessary because previous experiences told him that the next scene would likely trace back to the source of this demonic power.
To avoid being targeted again, he simply stopped looking.
Seeing Lin Xu stand up, John paused for a moment and said, "The Dark Lord, the New Gods of Apokolips, who overthrew the gods of Norse and Egyptian mythology, was ultimately defeated by Zeus. It seems your troubles aren't much less than mine."
"It's better to worry about the body than the soul." Lin Xu didn't care at all. Resisting Darkseid was Clark's job; before that, he should have already returned to Marvel.
At that time, I don't care who it is.
But as for that person in black robes, I'll definitely find her when I get the chance!
Lin Xu then approached Hennessy and extended his palm.
Hennessy first made sure she was wearing a cross on her chest before gripping Lin Xu's hand tightly.
Thank you, thank you~
Lin Xu withdrew his hand, but continued to reach out to him.
Hennessy:???
John rolled his eyes at this. "This devil seems to have only come to Los Angeles because of you, and he's charging for this too?"
"One thing at a time, and besides, I am the owner of the Kamar-Taj Exorcism Agency!"
"You..."
"Fifty percent commission!"
Swish~
The hand in front of Hennessy suddenly multiplied from one to two.
John said with a serious face, "Don't think that just because we're friends you can get a free meal. One thing at a time, pay up!"
Upon seeing this, Hennessy wiped the sweat from his brow, his face contorted in a grimace, and pulled a wad of banknotes from his pocket.
Lots and pieces, totaling $28.50.
That's it?
That's all I have...
John took five cents from the bill and returned it to Hennessy, saying, "Don't say I'm not being generous if I don't take it all."
Hennessy:(~_~)