I Truly Am The Villian Chapter 2286 - 2285: Medicine King Lu Simiao, the Main Culprit

Recognizing the lecherous expressions on the two burly men, the group immediately understood their predicament.

These two were utterly devoid of scruples.

Furthermore, such incidents were likely commonplace in Demon City.

After all, it was a City of Chaos.

The woman surnamed Liu frowned slightly. "Our ancestor, the Moon-picking Fairy, hails from Blood River Valley. Could you perhaps make an exception?"

"Blood River Valley?" The two burly men exchanged a look, appearing unimpressed.

They stated, "Then you're out of luck. Corpse Incineration Mound is in charge here today."

"The reputation of Blood River Valley holds little weight with us here."

"If that is the case, then we might as well not enter Demon City," the woman surnamed Liu declared with a frown.

Given the choice, they preferred to avoid conflict with the local powers.

The influence of Demon City's factions was vast; even if they dealt with these two guards, it could potentially attract more formidable adversaries.

A powerful dragon finds it hard to subdue a snake in its own territory.

Moreover, they weren't exactly powerful dragons themselves.

Seeing the contingent from the Radiant Moon Sect preparing to depart, the two burly men grew displeased.

"Esteemed guests, you cannot simply leave without our consent."

The two men let out a laugh.

"You… you are shameless!" the youth with the tiger head exclaimed indignantly.

"Shameless?" The two men erupted into laughter.

"Little one, with skin that delicate, I bet many would find you appealing."

"Catching you would fetch a handsome price at that time."

However, witnessing this unfolding spectacle, Xu Zimei clearly grew tired of waiting.

He strode directly into Demon City.

Noticing someone entering without authorization, the two burly men quickly shouted, "Kid, are you blind?"

"You dare to enter without paying your respects to us."

Xu Zimei glanced at the duo, and the surrounding void instantly shattered.

The two men didn't even have time to cry out.

In a flash, they were obliterated by the invisible void, disintegrating into a shower of blood.

Since his arrival in Demon City, a realm without laws, Xu Zimei had no intention of wasting words.

He would act on his whims.

One wrong word, and death followed.

Should the demon within him be fully unleashed, the entirety of Demon City would become mere sheep beneath his blade.

So-called evildoers were, in his eyes, nothing more than slightly stronger ants.

Upon witnessing the demise of the two guards, the crowd that had been queuing at the city gate descended into immediate chaos.

"Thank you, elder brother."

The tiger-headed youth shouted at Xu Zimei.

While the tiger-headed youth believed Xu Zimei had intervened to save them, in reality, Xu Zimei was simply disgusted by the scene.

There was no profound reason, merely a simple aversion.

.........

Entering the city's confines.

Xu Zimei's gaze swept across the streets.

A foul stench assaulted his senses.

Everywhere he looked, there were mangled limbs; bodies lay uncollected, victims of sudden death.

Below, sluggish streams of partially congealed blood flowed.

The inhabitants bore fierce expressions, devoid of any discernible emotion.

Navigating the streets required constant vigilance.

A moment's carelessness could result in a blade finding your throat.

The reasons for killing were absent; it was purely for the act of killing, or the sheer pleasure derived from it.

Just then, as Xu Zimei proceeded, a madman wielding a large saber, his hair disheveled, staggered and charged directly at him.

Though the attacker appeared deranged.

The saber in his possession was clearly no ordinary weapon; each casual swing produced countless overlapping blade shadows.

He had evidently mastered the Profound Meaning of the blade.

No one could survive in Demon City without being extraordinary.

They had either killed countless individuals or narrowly escaped innumerable pursuits.

In essence, killing or being killed was the norm here.

Observing the charging madman, Xu Zimei let out a cold snort.

Instantly, the Spiritual Energy of the void around him coalesced, forming an immense, invisible hand that grasped the madman's neck.

Even dispatching such individuals felt like it would dirty his hands.

With a sharp *crack*.

The madman's neck snapped instantaneously, and his body was discarded like a stray dog.

Xu Zimei continued his forward march.

His objective was a man named Lu Simiao.

He was known as the Medicine King.

This Lu Simiao was quite an unusual figure.

As mentioned earlier, near Buzhou River, numerous peculiar Spiritual Medicines could be found.

Certain apothecaries specialized in refining these Spiritual Medicines, developing them further.

Due to the unique nature of these medicinal substances, Demon City held a monopoly over them.

Among the multitude of apothecaries, Lu Simiao stood out prominently.

Hence, he earned the moniker Medicine King.

Lu Simiao adhered to a rather distinctive protocol.

Anyone seeking his medicinal services was required to perform three good deeds.

No exceptions were made.

Consequently, when Xu Zimei located Lu Simiao's establishment, a considerable queue had already formed.

"Medicine King, I have fulfilled the three good deeds you mandated; please save me."

"I have the head of the butcher who sells human meat buns in East Town, and I offer it in exchange for my life."

Voices clamored endlessly.

Xu Zimei lifted his gaze, noticing the Medicine King's establishment was rather unassuming, merely a humble dwelling.

Above the entrance, a sign bore the prominent characters 'Medicine King's Shop'.

A distinct aroma of herbs permeated the air near the doorway.

...

"Sister Liu, look, isn't that the person who just assisted us?" The voice of the youth with the tiger head was unmistakable.

Xu Zimei turned his head to observe.

The entourage from the Radiant Moon Sect, whom he had encountered at the city gates, now arrived at this location.

The woman identified as Liu appeared somewhat flustered upon spotting Xu Zimei, approaching him swiftly.

"Sir..."

"Is there something you require?" Xu Zimei inquired.

"I am Liu Ruyan, the Sect Master of the Radiant Moon Sect," the woman promptly introduced herself.

"Thank you for your intervention moments ago."

"However, those two individuals were affiliated with Corpse Incineration Mound. I observed them searching for you, most likely seeking retribution."

"I hope you will maintain vigilance, sir."

"Mere insects," Xu Zimei dismissed with a slight wave of his hand.

His focus remained steadfastly on the Medicine King's Shop; the individual he sought was situated within.

"What ailment do you seek from the Medicine King?" Xu Zimei casually inquired.

Liu Ruyan hesitated, taken aback.

She had perceived Xu Zimei as perpetually indifferent.

She quickly responded, "Our progenitor was afflicted by poison in their youth, a condition suppressed for many years."

"But their end is drawing near; without external aid, their lifespan is limited."

"I heard that the Medicine King's elixirs include one reputed to revive the deceased. Thus, I came with the specific hope of obtaining one for our progenitor."

Xu Zimei offered a slight nod.

He then asked, "Do you believe this Medicine King to be benevolent or malevolent?"

"He ought to be benevolent; he heals and rescues, and mandates that everyone he aids perform three virtuous deeds," Liu Ruyan pondered before replying.

"Yet, if Demon City has devolved to its current state, is he not the true instigator?" Xu Zimei suddenly posited.