Chapter Forty-Two Just This? / Chapter Forty-Three Back to Square One Overnight!

Qiu Heng frowned. Although he was flustered, his expression didn't show too much panic. "Yeah, what's going on? Explain yourself first. We have backup now! But you, come closer, why are you standing so far away?"

"Uh..." The refined young man's expression froze for a moment, then he exclaimed in panic, "That monster was terrifying! Its mouth was bigger than a basketball! I even saw a refined young man with glasses get eaten! We'd better run away quickly, or it'll be too late!"

"..."

"..."

"Brother Qiu... I have a feeling something's not right..." a young boy in the group suddenly said timidly.

Upon hearing this, Qiu Heng fell into deep thought. He felt that something was off, but he couldn't quite put his finger on it.

"Brother Nan, come back to us first. We have someone to rely on now, so we're not afraid of any monsters," Zhao Ping said.

They were classmates, and she thought that Brother Nan was too scared to walk, so she went up to him and tried to pull him over.

If she really gets eaten by a monster later, she, as the president of the Paranormal Society, will also be held responsible!

Nan Ge paused for a moment, his glasses flashed, and a faint glint of light appeared in his eyes. He reached out his hand cooperatively, a pleading look on his face, and begged, "Xiao Ping, please help me!"

"Um."

"Wait!!"

"??"

"Brother Qiu, is there a problem?"

Everyone was startled by the sudden exclamation and looked over curiously.

Even Ling Mengxue looked at Qiu Heng with some surprise, observing this ordinary-looking college student who possessed an innate sense of fortitude.

As someone with superhuman abilities, she naturally had a complete grasp of every detail of the entire event.

Of course, that includes that so-called Brother Nan~

The moment this person appeared in her field of vision, Ling Mengxue knew that this "person" was nothing more than a monster in human skin. She didn't even need to use her skills; she could see with her Spatial Perception that beneath the young man's fair skin was already a trembling, writhing mass of flesh, controlling his limbs and muscle expressions!

[Creature Name: Parasite Demon]

[Race: Parasite Race]

[Realm: First-Order Paranormal]

[Description: A terrifying supernatural event involving "extremely high" intelligence...]

[Combat strength: Can be provoked at will]

"..."

"I feel a little nauseous..."

Ling Mengxue raised her eyebrows slightly. Although she had a cheat code that made everything obvious to her, seeing this thing in person still made her feel nauseous.

"Come here yourself!"

Qiu Heng ignored Zhao Ping's words and stared coldly at the refined young man.

Zhao Ping and the others were puzzled, their faces showing confusion. Was there some problem?

Upon hearing this, the refined young man immediately fell silent, seemingly deep in thought...

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The atmosphere was somewhat heavy!

Zhao Ping, Qiu Heng, and the other two students from Star Prefecture University also vaguely sensed that something was wrong!

They also noticed a problem: the refined young man consistently maintained a distance of about 6.5 meters from them!

That's the diameter of a high-quality 'Soul Lamp'; supernatural creatures simply can't get close!

Zhao Ping noticed this detail just as she took a step forward, and her heart tightened. She quickly stepped back, and her gaze towards the refined young man became hesitant.

Yes, if Xiao Nan could get closer, at least into the range of the 'Soul Lamp,' it would prove that he is alright.

But how could this happen...? I just went to the restroom, and my classmate, whom I've spent two years with, is really dead? I shouldn't have gone to the restroom alone...

Without the protection of the Soul Lamp, even the outer areas are not absolutely safe!

Thinking about what was to come, Zhao Ping's bright eyes were already a little red. She clenched her little fists, but there was nothing she could do.

A little girl in the group, wearing a cotton-padded jacket and with her hair in pigtails, also had tears in her eyes. She leaned against Zhao Ping in fear and said a few words in a trembling voice, hoping to offer each other some comfort.

Qiu Heng, on the other hand, remained unmoved, coldly asking, "You're not Xiao Nan at all. What are you? How is Xiao Nan?"

"Hehehe~ Of course I ate them~ I didn't expect to be discovered so quickly, I thought I could eat a few more worms~ Hehehe~~"

Seeing that his disguise had been exposed, the refined young man simply stopped pretending. He suddenly grinned, his mouth twisting into a hideous grin that reached behind his ears. Black energy emanated from his body, and his features slowly became grotesque and distorted until his mouth opened wide.

Soon, a fair and pretty face split open from the middle, and a fleshy growth emerged, its serrated edges gradually engulfing the skin.

As the intact skin was swallowed, a terrified scream rang out.

Upon seeing this terrifying, vampire-like creature, Zhao Ping and the other girl were so frightened they almost released their 'Soul Lamp'. Even Qiu Heng turned pale and couldn't help but gasp.

Although he was one of the chosen ones and it wasn't the first time he had seen such a terrifying monster, witnessing it so closely again still made him feel a little nauseous.

Not all supernatural creatures are this disgusting, but the 'Parasite Demon' is particularly repulsive. It's definitely the least attractive type of supernatural creature, so repulsive that it's unbearable to look at and makes you want to vomit.

The Parasite Demon hovered around the group, constantly eyeing its prey with undisguised greed in its eyes, sending chills down everyone's spines.

"Good boy~ Put the 'Soul Lamp' down, and I'll reunite you with this little guy~ So many beautiful appearances, I'll take them back and keep them safe, and wear a different one every day, hehehe~~"

After hearing what she said, Zhao Ping and the other three felt a chill run down their spines.

Although they call themselves a paranormal investigation club, very few of them have actually seen paranormal creatures. Now, with such close contact, almost no one can stand it.

One little boy was so frightened that he wet his pants and squatted on the ground, too scared to move.

"Huh? Why aren't you saying anything? Didn't someone just say they found some kind of backer?"

The Parasite Demon let out a strange cry, its voice hoarse as if it were chewing bones, and a hint of mockery appeared in its eyes as it repeatedly sighed at how stupid these fleshy worms were.

They possess 'Soul Lamp,' which low-level supernatural beings cannot approach; they can only serve as a deterrent from the outside.

As long as they run away with the Soul Lamp, it has no way to stop them or get close. It can only watch helplessly as the flesh worms escape, while it will be trapped in the fog of the warning line and return empty-handed.

Fortunately, this year's batch of "meat worms" had such poor mental fortitude and were easily intimidated, so much so that they only dared to stay in place and didn't dare to move.

That way, once the Soul Lamp goes out, all these fleshy worms present will become its delicious food~ Hehehe~~

The Parasite Demon's excited gaze swept over everyone, as if it were pondering how to cook food to bring out its most delicious flavor.

But when its gaze fell upon Ling Mengxue and it sensed the rich magical aura emanating from her, it was momentarily stunned.

"Magic... Magical Girls?!"

A shrill scream rang out, startling Zhao Ping and the others.

Yes, they have powerful backers!

Once Magical Girls makes a move, what monsters and demons won't be slaughtered in no time?

Ling Mengxue was speechless for a moment, not expecting that it had taken her so long to be noticed.

However, she didn't take direct action because she knew these people wouldn't be in danger.

Unless a powerful Third Order supernatural being appears, these low-tier supernatural beings cannot even get close with the 'Soul Lamp'. Forcing their way in will only result in severe burns, or even death.

Trading one's life for another? Absolutely not!

Supernatural beings also possess intelligence; only a fool would blindly rush in.

"Yes, what do you want to do?"

Ling Mengxue smiled faintly and stepped out of the group.

She had just been thinking of seeing if Zhao Ping and the others had any countermeasures, and decided to wait and see, but nothing came of it.

However, their mental fortitude was indeed a bit weak... Well, actually, it was quite good; they didn't faint from fright, after all, even Ling Mengxue couldn't help but feel a pang of fear.

"I..."

The Parasite Demon slowly uttered a single word, then its expression changed drastically, and it pointed sharply behind everyone, "Look! There are highly poisonous flying insects!"

Swish--!!

As soon as he finished speaking, everyone turned around and was immediately stunned.

Holy crap, that Parasite Demon that was so arrogant just now is actually running away! And using such an old-fashioned excuse?

This scene truly shocked everyone; have monsters become this shameless these days?

How could someone do something like this?

In the blink of an eye, the Parasite Demon had scrambled to a distance of 20 meters, as if it had encountered some kind of mortal enemy. Without uttering a single word, its ferocious face was twisted beyond recognition, and one could immediately see the terror etched upon its expression!

Damn it, what kind of joke is this?

Even the Low Tier Destiny Engraver can rival, and even surpass, Third Order Spirit Rank cultivator. I, a mere First Order brat, can only dodge and play around with ordinary people on the outer edge of the mist. But if I were to actually encounter one, I'd be utterly slaughtered. If I don't run now, when will I ever get another chance?

Moreover, it could sense that this human's aura was significantly stronger than that of an ordinary Magical Girls; it could probably wipe it out with a mere wave of its hand!

Holy shit!

Ling Mengxue was also taken aback by such a dramatic turn of events.

She had initially thought she was about to encounter a horror game.

That's the result?

But aside from its horrifying appearance, there was really nothing about it that was frightening to her...

After a brief silence, she conjured a magic book out of thin air, casually recited a spell, and then, to the astonishment of Zhao Ping and the others, pointed lightly.

Snap!

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Chapter Forty-Three: Back to square one in one night!

A bolt of purple lightning, as thick as a bucket, fell from the sky, instantly piercing through the void and exploding with a deafening roar in the nearby mist. Accompanied by a shrill scream and a flash of lightning, the once dark street returned to calm.

For a moment, everyone was dumbfounded.

"Dead??"

"Should... maybe... perhaps... it seems... he's dead..."

For no more than ten seconds, Zhao Ping and the others were still in a daze.

I thought it would take the Magical Girls at least a few minutes to fight these monsters, with some intense combat, but it just ended like that?

Isn't this a bit too fast?

Don't we need to go through some procedures first?

Ling Mengxue ignored the shock of the others, casually tossed the magic book into the Destiny Space, and then picked up the Soul Lamp to continue her journey.

Actually, she could have just used the Star Engraving COP Pistol to take that thing down in seconds; there was no need for all this trouble.

However, he suddenly remembered the legendary magic book he had recently acquired, so he casually recited a lightning spell from the book, and as a result, his words became law.

This is really high-class...

That lightning strikes precisely where it's aimed, and it even has a built-in enemy-locking mechanism.

To be honest, it works really well!

Thankfully, he didn't transform into Mo Fan and shout "Thousand-Pound Thunder Yaksha!" Otherwise, he probably would have died on the spot.

"If you had left with the 'Soul Lamp' just now, that 'Parasite Demon' wouldn't have been able to do anything to you. You should leave now; this isn't a place for students..."

Ling Mengxue patted her skirt and casually explained.

Her serene gaze held a faint smile, as bright as the stars, warm yet tinged with a hint of melancholy.

As an agent of the Ninth Bureau, protecting the safety of ordinary people is within her responsibility, and she certainly cannot stand by and watch them die if they are in danger.