There were no friendships or alliances in this world without a reason. At least, that was how Su Xiao saw it. The alliance between the Law-Destroying camp and the Demon Clan had been passed down from generation to generation, but he didn't consider it particularly reliable. Even if they truly became allies, he would still make friends with them and judge for himself. Whether they were enemies or friends wasn't for the previous Law-Destroyers to decide.
The Demon Clan's efficiency was far beyond that of Asaka, the Black Abyss assassins' organization. Asaka had mailed a sniper rifle, but after several days, there wasn't even a trace of it. The "gift" sent by the Demon Clan, however, arrived in just five hours.
Knock, knock, knock...
Knocking came from above the house. When Su Xiao opened the iron door, he found an old woman in a gray robe standing outside. She had a severe hunchback, and flames seemed to burn within her pupils.
Clang~
The low sound resembled a cowbell. The demonic old woman outside was the very one who had collected tickets on the demon train!
The demonic old woman's back was severely hunched, making it difficult for Su Xiao to see her features. There was no doubt, however, that she was a terrifying existence.
The demonic old woman pulled a pitch-black jar from her robe. It was about the length of a water cup and covered in countless dark-red patterns, their color resembling magma.
The demonic old woman handed the black jar to Su Xiao. After hesitating briefly, he chose to accept it. To his surprise, the demonic old woman actually raised her head.
Crack, crack...
After several crisp sounds, Su Xiao saw the demonic old woman's face. There was nothing special about it, aside from being somewhat frightening.
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