At that moment, the mage first felt a flicker of panic, then a rising surge of excitement. Not only did his eyes widen, his mouth fell slightly open as well.
This feeling... had I awakened my Dharma Eye? I had awakened my Dharma Eye!
The two Wandering Spirits of the Underworld Office atop the entrance canopy did not notice Qi Zhongbin. Although his current appearance did not qualify as a true Earthly Fiend Transformation, it was vastly different from his usual self, and his aura was no different from a mortal's.
By comparison, the mage selling couplets was far more conspicuous, especially since his gaze was clearly fixed on them.
"This man seems able to see us." "Mm, I have the same feeling!"
For the moment, however, the two Netherworld Officials paid the mage no further attention. Instead, they looked back toward the handcarts bearing the bodies, their expressions somewhat grave.
"All manner of things really are showing up. Feeding on these sorcerers to nourish itself-what an uncanny creature!"
"Truly sinister. To have reached this spot, it might even be a mage who took down the Imperial Proclamation! That would make it difficult for us to interfere."
"Hmph, it probably isn't an ordinary sorcerer. Its timing was devilishly precise. Let's go!"
The two Day Patrol Gods descended from the entrance canopy, circled around the corpses, then swiftly departed in one direction.
Ever since he had caught sight of those blurry shadows, the mage's attention had seemed firmly riveted to them. He kept his eyes wide, staring without pause.
When he suddenly saw the two shadows descend, his heart jolted. The joy and excitement of believing he had awakened his Dharma Eye immediately subsided. Then he watched the shadows circle the bodies and vanish in an instant.
Intense curiosity and lingering