Crisis in the Dark Night!

The Dangers Lurking in the Night!

"Xiao Jie?"

Mu Zhuoyun really was a sly old fox. As Song Jie walked over, he still politely addressed him as "Patriarch Mu."

"Xiao Jie, you're too polite. Just call me Uncle Mu from now on," Mu Zhuoyun said with a smile.

"Are you hungry? I'll have the dishes brought out right away. We were just waiting for you."

As Mu Zhuoyun spoke, he looked toward the butler. "Go call Ning Xue down."

"Alright!"

The butler had just nodded when he turned around and saw Mu Ning Xue coming down from the second floor.

At that moment, Song Jie happened to notice Mu Ning Xue descending the stairs.

She wore a snow-white, off-the-shoulder gown that complemented her silvery-white hair perfectly!

Mu Ning Xue's expression was blank, and she always gave off an air that kept people at arm's length.

Though Song Jie was drawn to Mu Ning Xue's beauty, for now, he merely appreciated it.

"Ning Xue, you know Xiao Jie, don't you?" Mu Zhuoyun introduced them. "This is my daughter, Mu Ning Xue. You've probably heard of her."

"I have." Song Jie nodded. Since the other party had introduced her so humbly, he naturally had to observe proper manners.

"Everyone, sit down. Dinner will be served shortly." Mu Zhuoyun smiled and had the dishes brought out.

Very soon!

A full table of food was laid out, and the three of them ate and chatted together.

Mu Zhuoyun had already sent people to investigate Song Jie. Upon learning that he was an orphan without parents, he felt that Song Jie would be easier to win over.

"Xiao Jie, your parents passed away early. You have no relatives. Living alone must have been difficult, right?" Mu Zhuoyun asked.

"It's alright. I'm used to being alone," Song Jie replied.

Mu Zhuoyun continued, "Would you like to move into Mu Family Manor? With your talent, if you had more resources, you would definitely be able to go much further."

"Thank you for the offer, Uncle Mu, but..." Song Jie directly rejected Mu Zhuoyun's invitation this time.

If he accepted someone's goodwill, he would surely have to work for them afterward.

Song Jie had no intention of taking that path. Besides, with his current strength, joining the Mu family might not be much better!

After all, his current strength was comparable to that of a "High-level Mage." There were plenty of ways for him to obtain money and resources!

Even becoming a hunter would be far better than living under someone else's roof!

"Xiao Jie, you're only a Light Mage. Without cultivation resources to support you, the road ahead will be very difficult," Mu Zhuoyun earnestly advised.

"Patriarch Mu, I've made up my mind," Song Jie answered firmly.

Seeing this, Mu Zhuoyun said nothing more, though a hint of regret appeared on his face.

"Xiao Jie, if you ever want to join the Mu family, the Mu family's doors will always be open to you!" Mu Zhuoyun added.

After eating and drinking their fill, Song Jie stood and bid Mu Zhuoyun farewell.

"You're leaving? Ning Xue, go see Xiao Jie home," Mu Zhuoyun said with a smile.

He had seen Song Jie glance at Mu Ning Xue several times earlier and figured the boy must have taken a liking to his daughter!

Mu Ning Xue had wanted to refuse, but when she saw Mu Zhuoyun's firm gaze, she followed Song Jie outside anyway.

The two got into the car, and the driver started it, heading toward Song Jie's residence.

Along the way, neither Song Jie nor Mu Ning Xue spoke. The car was completely silent.

Half an hour later, the black sedan stopped in front of the apartment building where Song Jie lived.

After some thought, Mu Ning Xue decided that since Song Jie was a guest invited by the Mu family, she should see him off properly. In the end, she got out of the car as well.

After getting out, Song Jie glanced in Mu Ning Xue's direction. Just as he was about to turn and leave, he noticed something was wrong!

Strange noises were coming from beneath the sewer, and Mu Ning Xue noticed them too!

Their gazes fell upon the manhole cover, both of them silently guessing what might be underneath.

Very soon!

A thought suddenly flashed through Song Jie's mind!

Demons!!

At that moment, the sewer cover suddenly flew off, and a Giant Eyed Fish Rat burst out from the manhole!

It had a massive blood-red eye and the appearance of a rat, but its body was as large as a sedan!

The manhole was right in front of the black sedan. The driver panicked the instant he saw it!!

He tried to turn the key and drive away, but his trembling hand would not obey him at all!

The Giant Eyed Fish Rat lunged at the black sedan. The driver screamed in terror, spun around, and crawled into the back seat, curling up and trembling, too afraid to look!

Meanwhile, Song Jie and Mu Ning Xue stood directly in front of the Giant Eyed Fish Rat, slowly backing away!!

Song Jie had encountered a demon beast for the first time. Though he had already guessed that demon beasts were terrifying, only seeing one with his own eyes made him realize just how terrifying they truly were!

"Ice Vine!"

"Freeze!!" Mu Ning Xue stared at the Giant Eyed Fish Rat crouched atop the black sedan and completed her spell in an instant!

As a student of the Imperial Capital Academy, she had encountered demon beasts earlier than most. That was why she had overcome her fear so quickly and reacted at once.

In an instant, a layer of frost blanketed the ground. Then, the chill climbed onto the black sedan and spread toward the Giant Eyed Fish Rat!

The Giant Eyed Fish Rat sensed that something was wrong and tried to flee, but its legs had already been encased in ice, leaving it unable to move!

Mu Ning Xue possessed an innate Spirit Seed, so her ice magic was far more powerful than that of ordinary ice mages.

Suddenly, the Giant Eyed Fish Rat erupted with a burst of force, instantly shattering the ice around its legs!

Mu Ning Xue frowned and unleashed another spell at the Giant Eyed Fish Rat!

"Ice Vine!"

"Condense!!"

But!

At that moment! Another Giant Eyed Fish Rat crawled out of the sewer. Seeing its companion under attack, it immediately pounced at Mu Ning Xue!

The Giant Eyed Fish Rat was already upon her. Just as Mu Ning Xue tried to dodge, it was too late!

Suddenly!

A figure rushed out from beside Mu Ning Xue, grabbed her, and rolled to the side with her.

The two rolled several times across the ground before slowly coming to a stop.

At that moment, Mu Ning Xue was sprawled atop Song Jie, their bodies pressed tightly together.

Song Jie could feel something soft pressing against his chest!

But he knew this was no time for stray thoughts. He needed to deal with the danger before them!

The Giant Eyed Fish Rat let out an angry roar and lunged viciously at the two of them!

Song Jie drew a deep breath. Seven stars abruptly linked into a line in his mind!

The Star Track was complete in an instant!

"Radiance!"

"Great Burst!"

Song Jie shouted inwardly as he aimed his palm at the charging Giant Eyed Fish Rat!

In an instant, a blinding mass of golden light burst from his hand and shot toward the Giant Eyed Fish Rat!

With a bang, the golden orb exploded, blasting the Giant Eyed Fish Rat away!

Although Mu Ning Xue was still lying atop Song Jie, she had witnessed what had just happened!

Light Magic?

How could that be...

She could hardly believe it. How could Light Magic possess such power?!

However, Mu Ning Xue finally realized their current position. Her pretty face flushed slightly as she hurriedly climbed off Song Jie.

Song Jie also got to his feet and looked toward the Giant Eyed Fish Rat in the distance.

After being blasted away, it had become incomparably enraged. Its eyes gleamed with savagery as it charged at them again!