Jiang Xinglan's Action

The house ahead stood alone on a small earthen slope, seemingly far from the actual Tongxin Village, in a very secluded location.

The house looked grand, but its outer walls were unpainted cement.

On the bare roof, the outlines of a solar water heater and a water storage tank were visible.

In front of the house was a large surrounding courtyard wall with a large red metal door.

Chen Xia couldn't see what was inside. He hid in the grass about a hundred meters away, observing cautiously.

In the middle of the night, he could hear the chirping of many insects from deep within the field ridges. By the moonlight, he could see many abandoned paddy fields on both sides of the path, and in the distance, tombstones were scattered on a small hill.

"Squeak..."

Suddenly, bats flew past his head from the sky. He didn't know where they came from. He pressed his body lower.

"Edel's people should be there, but I still need to be careful. I don't know if there are any of Edel's bat spies nearby!"

Chen Xia thought of the red shadow he encountered during the fight in the alley earlier. That person could use spirit techniques, transforming into bats to act as eyes.

And because he cultivated the Eternal Night Blood Scripture, his vision in the dark seemed clearer. Although there was faint moonlight outside, his eyes only needed to turn slightly red to see more clearly.

He didn't see the red shadows or blood bats from before around him. He took advantage of a dark cloud covering the moonlight, making the surroundings dim, and his speed erupted, flashing past like an illusion.

With his speed, moving rapidly in the darkness, he couldn't be discovered. Soon, he reached the small tomb hill.

Reaching the summit, Chen Xia could see the dwellings in the distance. Two figures were on guard in the courtyard.

Chen Xia didn't act rashly, as he didn't know exactly how many people were inside.

After waiting for a while and confirming no one else was coming.

Chen Xia swiftly moved from the tomb hill towards the small earthen slope ahead, hiding below it.

This position was relatively hidden. He needed to increase the distance from the earthen wall to see the house above.

Creak...

Not long after, he heard a sound from above, and the iron gate opened.

"Heh heh, I have something today, baby. Tomorrow, okay? You're such a slut, can't wait... I promise to fuck you senseless when we get back tomorrow... Hanging up now."

A man in black hung up the phone. He stood on the earthen slope by the gate, whistling and humming a tune proudly. Then, he unzipped his pants and urinated towards the sky.

After finishing his pee, he suddenly felt something next to him. He turned his head, his pupils contracting sharply. He was about to speak but found his throat seemed to be choked by something, preventing him from making a sound.

Chen Xia grabbed his throat and dragged him down the earthen slope. He said coldly, "If you want to live, answer my questions. Understand?"

The man whose throat was choked had eyes filled with extreme fear. He had cultivated an evil technique and was already a Grade 1 Martial Warrior, yet he was instantly controlled by this person. It was clear the opponent's strength far surpassed his. He didn't want to die.

Next, Chen Xia asked for a lot of information and learned that this man was one of Edel's underlings, specifically responsible for guarding the gate.

This place was indeed one of Edel's bases. They were currently in the basement preparing to perform a ritual to summon an Evil God.

Besides the thirteen people from the Gathering Justice Mercenary Group, there was Edel, six Night God Sect members under him, and two guards.

Those six Night God Sect members practiced evil techniques, and their combat strength could reach that of an Eighth Stage Grade 1 Martial Warrior.

Edel's strength was unknown, but according to this person, he was the most terrifying.

Once, a Grade 3 Martial Master, the leader of a mercenary group, showed him great respect.

Edel was a man who looked like a foreigner, usually wearing a black robe that obscured the contours of his face, making him easy to identify.

However, he usually went out at night and was rarely seen during the day.

In the basement of this dwelling, there were over twenty captured girls. They weren't dead but were tied together, ready for the ritual to summon the Blood God.

According to the man, once the Blood God was summoned, it could convert people's blood into Blood Pills, which would be provided to the Evil God cultists. This would cause the strength of all Night God Sect members in the vicinity to surge.

Moreover, the Blood God itself was incredibly powerful, capable of causing an unprecedented surge in the Night God Sect's strength.

This man had only followed the Night God Sect for two years. He had overheard this information by chance. He didn't expect Chen Xia to dare to come here alone. He planned to stall Chen Xia first. Once he didn't return, the people inside would surely notice.

Chen Xia pondered. He wasn't afraid of the people from the Gathering of Righteousness.

But the six Evil God cultists and Edel combined presented a risk.

If it were just Edel and the Gathering Justice Mercenary Group, Chen Xia could rely on the amplified spiritual power from the Eternal Night Blood Scripture to finish it quickly.

However, the illusion technique used by the blood shadow he encountered in the alley last time made him wary.

If seven people simultaneously used illusion techniques, he didn't know if he could withstand it.

But even if he could withstand it, he felt it was too risky at the moment. A slight mistake could lead to disaster.

But he also received good news: with six Evil God cultists present, there would surely be plenty of spirit techniques. Even if he called the people from the Patrol Inspection Office, he might still be able to obtain them.

Thinking of this, he loosened his grip slightly and asked, "How long does the ritual to summon the Blood God usually take? Can it be summoned successfully?"

"I don't know. We tried last year and failed. Lord Edel learned from the experience, so this time it's highly likely to succeed. Who are you? I... I advise you to leave quickly. If you don't leave soon, once the Blood God is summoned, you'll be finished!"

The man didn't recognize Chen Xia as someone from the Patrol Inspection Office because he was wearing plain clothes and had a facial disguise. He had bought a box of twenty sheets at the mall last time, which was enough for him.

"The Night God Sect people can use bat techniques. Are there any nearby?"

"Yes, that's why you need to leave quickly. There's still time..."

"You're lying... Tell me the truth!"

Summoning the Blood God requires complete concentration. There were bats around before, but now there aren't... Ah...

Chen Xia brought his hand down like a blade, a bit too hard. Seeing the other person foaming at the mouth, he was definitely concussed. He'd likely be an idiot even if he survived.

He felt no psychological burden facing such a ruffian. It was like eliminating a pest for the good of the people.

Next, Chen Xia opened his technology watch and quickly contacted Jiang Xinglan. After a busy day of work, Jiang Xinglan had attended a family meeting. Feeling somewhat tired, she took a flying vehicle back to the luxury villa district in the central district of Yijiang City. On the third floor, she let the hot water spray onto her raised, fair face in the bathroom. She tied her jet-black hair back with her hands. The bathwater washed away the fatigue from her body, cascading over her perky figure, smooth back, and lower body. After wiping herself down, she emerged from the bathroom wrapped in a white bath towel, only to see the technology watch on the table vibrating.

Her expression changed slightly. The message was from Chen Xia. He had found Edel's base and sent his location. Upon receiving the news, Jiang Xinglan's expression became extremely serious. She replied, "Wait for me!"

Jiang Xinglan quickly went to her walk-in closet. Opening the wardrobe, she browsed through numerous outfits: girlish, youthful and lively styles, Patrol Inspection Office uniforms, long dresses, vibrant sportswear, and various other clothes. She chose a form-fitting black combat suit.

Once she put it on, her waist, chest, and legs were equipped with many items, such as a dagger, high-tech grenades, smoke bombs, a long knife, an electric gun, and more.

With her slender right hand, she pressed a switch on the side of the technology watch on her left wrist.

Soon, a faint hum could be heard outside the third-floor window of the villa. A white, circular flying vehicle hovered and docked.

She stepped out of the window and onto the ramp, entering the vehicle.

Swish! With a flash of light, Jiang Xinglan, who had locked onto Chen Xia's location, quickly sped towards him.

Additionally, she swiftly notified Headquarters and the South City Branch Office to mobilize everyone, while she herself took the lead.

Meanwhile.

In another luxury large flat on the sixth floor in the central district of Yijiang City, a flying vehicle was also docked. It then quickly shot off in the direction of Jiang Xinglan, like a streak of meteor.