The process of handling the corpses went very smoothly. This time, there was no Corpse Transformation like last time.
After finishing, Wei Fan turned and left.
At that moment, the villagers surrounded him, each of them pleading.
"Lord Night Watcher, please save us! White Ghost Souls have appeared for several days in a row now."
"Yes! They used to appear only once every few months or half a year, but now everyone is terrified all night long. We really have no choice!"
"Please!"
"Please!"
As more than a dozen villagers spoke, they covered their faces and wept, falling to their knees one after another.
"You need not do this. Get up!" Wei Fan shouted.
Everyone was intimidated by Wei Fan's imposing aura and fell silent.
"I will personally deal with the White Ghost Souls," Wei Fan promised.
Even if the appearance of White Ghost Souls was tacitly permitted by certain big shots in the Inner Circle—
So what?
Now that he had achieved an Extreme Breakthrough in the Three Yuan Battle Art, Wei Fan had the confidence to challenge Wushan Village's big shots.
Seeing Wei Fan agree, the faint light in the villagers' dim eyes brightened.
Wei Fan did not linger any longer and turned to leave.
"Big Brother, you're finally back!"
Before he had even entered the courtyard gate, Wei Yingying's delighted voice reached him.
Like a little beast, she crashed into Wei Fan's arms.
"Big Brother, why did you come back so much later than yesterday?" Wei Yingying asked worriedly.
"Something came up on the road and delayed me for a while." Wei Fan smiled and rubbed her head. "All right, let's eat first!"
"Okay! We're having beef-filled buns and hot goat's milk today." Wei Yingying smiled.
"So lavish? Gulp." Wei Fan swallowed.
The two of them then began enjoying breakfast.
It had to be said that after becoming a Night Watcher, his standard of living had risen in a straight line.
After the meal, Wei Fan took a bath and drifted off to sleep in a daze.
When he woke again, it was already noon.
Shi Meng appeared at the courtyard entrance, looking full of vigor.
A martial artist's body was comparatively tough. With very little sleep, their vigor, energy, and spirit could almost return to their peak state.
"Xiaofan, the matter of your promotion to Vice Captain has been taken care of!"
Shi Meng tossed over the bundle in his hand. "These are the Vice Captain's clothes, along with Little Flame Talismans and Sharp Blade Talismans."
Wei Fan caught the bundle and asked calmly, "You said that after becoming Vice Captain, I could learn more martial arts. Where do I learn them?"
"Hahaha, you really are a martial arts fanatic. At the North District Night Watch station, there are many martial arts manuals stored there."
Shi Meng laughed. "If you're in a hurry to look, I can take you there now to choose Vice Captain-level martial arts!"
"Okay!" Wei Fan nodded.
Martial arts that others found difficult even to begin were extremely simple for Wei Fan.
One more martial art also meant his strength could grow another notch stronger.
After tossing the clothes to Wei Yingying to wash, Wei Fan followed Shi Meng as the two headed for the North District station.
"Xiaofan, from now on, you'll be the Vice Captain of the South District. I'll assign several team members to you later," Shi Meng said on the way.
Of the four eastern, southern, western, and northern districts, Zhao Hu and Zhao Long had originally been the Vice Captains of the West and South Districts.
Since they had died in the line of duty, those positions had become vacant.
Shi Meng guarded the East District, while Lu Qingshan, the Captain, guarded the North District.
"What about the vacant West District?" Wei Fan asked.
"The Zhu family has sent a Blood Rage Realm expert to guard the West District," Shi Meng replied.
Hearing this, Wei Fan nodded thoughtfully.
Very soon, the two arrived at the North District station.
The buildings here were clearly much taller and grander than those in the East District. Beyond the main gate stood a spacious hall.
What surprised Wei Fan was that Lu Qingshan sat boldly in the seat of honor, as though nothing had happened.
Yet last night, the Puppet Demon Spider's venom had nearly corroded his right leg away.
For him to recover completely overnight was truly somewhat inconceivable.
As though he had seen Wei Fan's doubts, Lu Qingshan rose to his feet and smiled.
"It was Talisman Master who healed me! Of course, it did not come without a price."
Wei Fan had not expected Talisman Masters to possess such abilities, capable of making a wound heal completely overnight.
This phenomenon once again refreshed Wei Fan's understanding of this world.
It seems Wushan Village still hides many secrets I don't know about! Wei Fan thought to himself.
?
"Last night, I was wounded by that Puppet Demon Spider. At the critical moment, you were the one who killed it. Otherwise, my injury would have been even more troublesome."
Lu Qingshan looked solemnly at Wei Fan. "You saved my life. I, Lu Qingshan, owe you a favor!"
?
"Captain Lu put himself in danger for the village. It was only right that I appeared to save you, so there is no need to be polite."
Wei Fan smiled.
"Hahaha, a hero emerges in youth. When I was your age, I was still in the Strength Training Realm."
Lu Qingshan looked at Wei Fan, unable to conceal the admiration in his eyes.
"I never expected that at such a young age, you would already have cultivated the complete Three Yuan Battle Art and reached the Divine Strength Realm."
As he spoke, Lu Qingshan let out another sigh.
"If I had known you were so talented, I would have taught you the enhanced version of the Three Yuan Battle Art.
But a cultivated technique cannot be changed lightly, and it allows not the slightest deviation. At best, one suffers qi deviation; at worst, one is smashed to pieces. What a pity!"
"Once a piece is placed, there is no regret. How could one destined to soar into the skies be halted by a single martial art?" Wei Fan said seriously.
Even the improved Three Yuan Battle Art only had five Qi Vortex Nodes.
After the Three Yuan Battle Art reached Extreme Breakthrough, Wei Fan had as many as twelve Qi Vortex Nodes throughout his body.
If Lu Qingshan found out, he would probably have his jaw drop.
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