Cannibal Village!

Facing Little Fox's confusion, Lin Ziyi curled his lips into a faint smile and explained:

"Ever since I absorbed the Hundred Thousand Year Head Spirit Bone, my Spiritual Power has been slightly stronger than yours.

"Shiren Village, Cannibal Village! The moment I entered the village, I sensed something was wrong.

"From the air, we saw smoke curling from the chimneys, but after entering, we didn't smell cooked rice. Instead, every household carried the scent of boiling bones.

"Besides that, the Village Chief's family was excessively courteous toward us.

"Logically, when three strangers arrive in such a remote village, the locals should be at least somewhat wary.

"Also, when we entered the village,

"the way those people stared at us wasn't like they were admiring handsome men and beautiful women.

"It was more like they were examining the pork sold by a butcher, judging whether it was fat or lean and which piece would taste best!

"Of course, the most suspicious thing was my fight with that man named Ma He. I discovered that although his Soul Power was weak, his skills were quite remarkable!

"His combat ability was nothing like that of an ordinary hunter. He was more like a Soul Master who had experienced countless battles!

"If my martial soul hadn't suddenly absorbed his martial soul, I might not have gained the upper hand in the battle that followed...

"Putting all these strange details together, I realized this village was definitely not right!

"And what you saw just now further confirmed my suspicions.

"The people living in this village are likely the legendary Cannibals!"

After hearing Lin Ziyi's explanation, Tushan Lingling revealed an approving expression and rested her head against the young man's shoulder.

"So Master had already figured it out. Lingling worried for nothing..."

Lin Ziyi stroked Little Fox's hair at her temple and said:

"So what if I hadn't known?

"We have a Soul Douluo and a Super Douluo on our side. Why should we fear a group of villagers who aren't even Soul Masters?"

"That's true."

As Tushan Lingling spoke, she extended her little foot toward Bloody Mary, who stood quietly at the side.

"Massage my legs."

Bloody Mary answered respectfully and immediately dropped to one knee before Tushan Lingling.

She removed Tushan Lingling's shoe, placed her little foot on her knee, and began massaging it with even pressure.

Watching this scene, Lin Ziyi shook his head helplessly before extending one of his own feet...

Meanwhile, in the neighboring residence.

Inside the dim room stood a rectangular table.

A cooked humanoid creature lay on the table, while a group of people surrounded it and gnawed at it frenziedly!

Seated in a grand chair by the wall, the Village Chief leaned on his cane and smiled as he watched his descendants eat.

At that moment, the door opened, and Liu Qiang and Liu Jing entered with cold expressions.

They glanced at the "delicacy" on the table, secretly swallowed, and then walked over to the Village Chief, Liu Zhi.

"Father, the three of them have settled into the small house next door," Liu Jing reported respectfully.

Liu Zhi nodded slightly, then looked toward his son, Liu Qiang.

"How did things go on your end? Did you figure out that kid's background or what level his Soul Power is?"

Hearing this, Liu Qiang recounted everything that had happened during the young man's battle with Ma He.

When he heard that the young man was a disciple of the Clear Sky Sect, Liu Zhi's aged face froze slightly.

"A disciple of the Clear Sky Sect? A disciple of the Clear Sky Sect has actually emerged into the world!?

"If that kid wasn't expelled from the sect, then it means the Clear Sky Sect will likely reemerge before long!"

Liu Jing's expression turned ugly.

"The Clear Sky Sect is the number one sect on the continent! If we cook and kill one of their disciples, will they come looking for us?"

This was clearly something Liu Zhi had also been worried about.

But after thinking for a moment, he suddenly sneered.

"That kid looks eighteen or nineteen at most. Yet he's only level twelve at that age. His talent is truly awful!

"I think that although he's a disciple of the Clear Sky Sect, he definitely isn't some core disciple.

"Even if we kill trash like that, the Clear Sky Sect probably won't pursue the matter too seriously!

"The only thing that puzzles me is why a puny Soul Master like him can make two women as beautiful as those willingly follow him.

"Could that kid be hiding some trump card? Or are those two women Soul Masters of a fairly high level?"

Hearing her father's concern, Liu Qiang merely snorted coldly.

"Who cares what level he is? Even if he's a Titled Douluo, as long as he eats the medicine we gave him, his Soul Power will still be completely drained!

"Besides, even if our medicine doesn't work, we can ask that lady to help us!

"She recently subdued a level ninety-five Super Douluo!

"With her taking action, are we supposed to fear that those three can keep jumping around?"

When his son mentioned that "lady," Liu Zhi immediately felt much more at ease.

After pondering briefly, he nodded.

"Fine, then we'll proceed as usual.

"If we can't handle them, I'll immediately send a signal down through the dried-up well and ask that lady for help!"

Hearing this, Liu Qiang excitedly licked his lips. Not a trace of his earlier honest demeanor remained; he looked utterly sinister!

Inside the small house.

Lin Ziyi pulled his foot from Bloody Mary's embrace, wearing a thoroughly content expression.

He wondered whether Bloody Mary had specialized in serving the King of Slaughter back in Slaughter City, because her technique was simply incredible.

After controlling her earlier, Lin Ziyi had already learned much about Slaughter City from Bloody Mary.

For example, the King of Slaughter had three Bat Generals beneath him, and every one of them was a Super Douluo!

Furthermore, the King of Slaughter could remotely sense and control the Three Bat Generals.

Therefore, now that Bloody Mary had lost contact, the King of Slaughter must have already learned of it and would very likely make his next move!

Perhaps he had already sent someone to Barack Royal City.

This was also one of the reasons Lin Ziyi had chosen to leave immediately...

Just as Lin Ziyi was considering how to deal with the King of Slaughter's next threat, someone suddenly knocked on the door.

Lin Ziyi knew someone had come to deliver food, so he had Bloody Mary answer it.

When the door opened, Liu Jing stood outside with a gentle smile, carrying three dishes, a bowl of rice, and a jug of wine.

Liu Jing did not enter. She merely handed the food to Bloody Mary and smiled as she greeted Lin Ziyi.

"Young brother, enjoy your meal. If it isn't enough, I'll bring more later."

Lin Ziyi rose and thanked her, watching Liu Jing return to the residence.

After opening the door, Lin Ziyi immediately had Tushan Lingling wrap the small house in Soul Power again, then had Bloody Mary inspect the food for poison.

As an important figure in Slaughter City who had long been affected by Yellow Springs Dew, Bloody Mary possessed considerable knowledge of toxins.

Bloody Mary carefully inspected the food with Soul Power, then shook her head at Lin Ziyi.

"There are no signs that it has been drugged."

"Is that so..." A grave expression surfaced on Lin Ziyi's face. "Then it seems this group's methods are not as simple as we imagined..."