Online: I Can See Health Bars Chapter 1235 - 546: Knocking on the Door

[System Prompt: Congratulations to the player for killing [Jing Yingan], you have gained 1 experience point.]

[System Prompt: Congratulations to the player for killing...]

[System Prompt: Congratulations to the player for killing...]

[System Prompt: Congratulations to the player for killing...]

[System Prompt: Congratulations to the player for killing...]

[System Prompt: Target confirmed as human, triggering [Green Demon Blood] bloodline talent.]

[System Prompt: Congratulations to the player for boosting maximum life value by 6000 points.]

[System Prompt: Human Race conflict generates resentment that forms Evil Qi, now coiling around the body.]

Once back at the inn, Fang Yu promptly began scanning through the system records.

Six individuals, including Iron Leper, with their six thousand HP, were swiftly eliminated.

However, a slight issue arose: slaying so many in quick succession caused Evil Qi to build up once more.

Even with [Soul Clothes] gradually drawing in the Evil Qi, its absorption rate proved disappointingly slow.

Perhaps he needed to acquire some Talisman of Malevolence Dispelling in Thunder City to manage the situation.

Shifting his attention from the system logs, he focused on the attribute points.

[Attribute Points: 85.]

During the journey to Thunder City, despite no Great Demons appearing, he still managed some progress.

Fang Yu wasted no time and began allocating points right away.

[Attribute Points: 85→15.]

[Wood Zither Blade Technique [Wood Level Initial Stage/Initial Understanding]→Wood Zither Blade Technique [Wood Realm Middle Stage/Initial Understanding].]

A surge rippled through his qi as Fang Yu's power elevated to a new height.

Wood Realm Middle Stage was now within reach.

A little more effort and extra attribute points would lead to the imminent breakthrough.

“Diao Deyi?”

Ding Hui glanced back in bewilderment, sensing a subtle shift in Fang Yu but unable to identify it.

Right now, she was organizing the gathered intel.

Passively awaiting doom didn't suit Ding Hui's approach.

Following the trouble at the Feng Tian Men workshop, Ding Hui swiftly launched an inquiry into the events there that had riled up the Foolish Underworld so fiercely.

Ding Hui possessed a vast but chaotic network of contacts.

The money shopkeeper from before served as a prime example.

Reliability varied among them; some could be trusted, others not.

Luckily, this round of information gathering involved a paid informant, so when the carrier pigeon arrived at the window with its message, Ding Hui gained insight into the Foolish Underworld's perspective.

“What’s going on?”

Fang Yu approached to inquire.

Ding Hui passed him the note, speaking in a contemplative tone.

“No wonder Foolish Underworld is hunting demons so fiercely, even unleashing arrow barrages to purge the area—they must eradicate the Defiled Blood Clone Demon since their superior has been impacted.”

Fang Yu glanced at the note.

A few brief lines were scribbled on it.

Ten days prior, chaos erupted in Xiao Zhuo Lou as demons shed their disguises and assaulted people.

Five days back, the An Family conducted a raid on Xinghua Square, shutting down several brothels there, with whispers of women being seized by the An Family.

Three days ago, Foolish Underworld sent three captains to blockade various zones, halting direct dealings at special workshops until the seals lifted this morning—they likely had their suspect pinpointed.

Fang Yu's brows knitted together.

“So, we simply had the misfortune of stumbling into Foolish Underworld’s operation.”

“Indeed, but as outsiders, we never anticipated Thunder City’s Foolish Underworld being this overbearing.”

Ding Hui furrowed her brow slightly.

Sealing off city workshops for isolation was a massive action, something that in Tianyuan Town would only occur amid a grave crisis.

This also revealed from the sidelines how immense the power of Thunder City’s Foolish Underworld was, closely linked to the Ten Major Families overhead.

“Spotting a demon in the city signals potentially hundreds more lurking in shadows.”

Fang Yu remarked abruptly.

Ding Hui turned to him.

“Exactly right—the visible demons are rare; the concealed ones number endlessly. With Thunder City now restricting entry to one-way only, they’re probably exploiting the Blue Blood Disease outbreak to trap the rats and flush them out.”

“Perhaps I can lend a hand.”

Fang Yu suggested subtly.

Ding Hui frowned: “Not wise—we lack official demon-slaying credentials, and being too overt is risky. Besides, our main aim is locating that person, correct?”

Searching for someone could be done discreetly or boldly.

They had attempted the low-profile route today.

Ding Hui had been sorely misjudged by her connections.

That money shopkeeper had the audacity to scheme against her, showing utter disregard.

Worst of all, had Iron Leper's group truly assaulted her, Ding Hui's skills might not have sufficed for survival.

Fang Yu's eyes narrowed.

“Your ‘friends’ can’t be counted on.”

“You referring to Manager Huang?”

Ding Hui chuckled.

“Dealing with folks like me, what integrity could they possibly hold? Manager Huang stirring up killers is merely a petty ploy, nothing impressive.”

“He’ll face consequences.” Fang Yu stated icily.

“Why? Planning to avenge me?” Ding Hui edged closer to Fang Yu, winking playfully.

Fang Yu averted his gaze.

“In the end, your friends aren’t dependable.”

“They crave money.”

Ding Hui tapped Fang Yu’s chest.

“This marks only the beginning, spreading nets wide amid tangled truths. My old network lingers in sporadic touch, but bonds have weakened over years. I’ll sift truth from lies gradually, like this piece...”

Ding Hui dangled the tiny note between her fingers.

“Its intel holds solid value, yet we must vacate this inn and relocate now. Otherwise, trouble could knock tonight.”