Online: I Can See Health Bars Chapter 1306 - 581: Fishing_2

"Because it's done."

Should anyone venture into the alley at this juncture, the sight of demon corpses, shattered into pieces, and demon flesh, splattered like dark ink across the walls, would greet them.

The pungent aroma of blood was so potent, it seemed to surge from the narrow passage.

A few less robust human Martial Artists, positioned to engage in battle, were rendered unconscious the moment they stepped foot into the alley.

They had no recollection of the events, succumbing to unconsciousness without even witnessing Fang Yu's demon slaying prowess.

"The humans may be spared."

Fang Yu, after all, had no desire to accrue additional Evil Qi.

However, for demons, regardless of how insignificant, Fang Yu{' '}s resolve was to instantly eliminate them.

Regrettably, a small demon yielded only a meager harvest.

After a moment of contemplation, Fang Yu resolved to venture further afield for hunting. Given his recent activity here, it was probable that others would soon discover the scene, potentially alerting the Foolish Underworld and impeding his future actions.

Relocating after each successful strike presented itself as a clearly superior strategy.

Fang Yu departed.

Just as Fang Yu had anticipated, a brief interval later, a scream that seemed capable of rending the very street echoed, and the gruesome state of the demon corpses within the confines of the alley began to be observed, plunging the public into a state of panic.

Subsequently, the Foolish Underworld arrived to secure the area, initiating interrogations and thorough searches.

Curiously, even Xing Xueman, a figure of considerable repute as a Hall Master within the Foolish Underworld, accompanied by Jinfang Zai, personally made their appearance at the scene, imposing a substantial degree of pressure upon the Foolish Underworld members tasked with managing this particular sector.

"Demons."

Jinfang Zai used his finger to gather a portion of the flesh smeared on the wall, brought it to his nose, and stated.

Xing Xueman could not suppress a roll of her eyes, casting a disapproving glance his way.

Without even acknowledging Jinfang Zai, she directly retrieved a vial, removed its stopper, and positioned it beneath the nostrils of one of the unconscious individuals for a fleeting moment.

In the subsequent instant, the individual jolted awake upon the scent reaching them.

"Where am I? What transpired?"

The person was evidently still disoriented, their mental faculties not fully restored.

However, upon noticing the surrounding officers of the Foolish Underworld, clad in their official uniforms, their expression shifted dramatically.

These individuals... were specifically responsible for apprehending those engaged in clandestine activities, the types of criminals apprehended by the Foolish Underworld, instilling in him a fear akin to a mouse encountering a cat.

"Disclose all that you know, and your safety shall be assured."

Operating in the field, Xing Xueman preferred to avoid coercive tactics. However, should an individual prove uncooperative, the situation would change.

Unfortunately, this particular witness possessed no pertinent information, having been rendered unconscious at the very moment the demon hunt commenced.

Xing Xueman turned to rouse the other individuals, and the outcome was identical.

They uniformly stated that they were merely following their leader{' '}s directives, had not observed the target{' '}s appearance, and had fainted immediately after taking action, remaining entirely oblivious to the circumstances.

Observing that these survivors offered no valuable intel, a flicker of disappointment crossed Xing Xueman{' '}s eyes.

She rose and directed her gaze toward Jinfang Zai.

"What is your assessment?"

"It likely bears no connection to the individual we are pursuing; it is merely an unfortunate coincidence that this incident occurred within our investigative perimeter."

Xing Xueman{' '}s eyebrows arched.

"Could this be a provocation?"

Jinfang Zai let out a sigh, entertaining the notion that this woman might be overthinking; their operation was not widely publicized, and the murderer of Shen Chenshui might be unaware, thus lacking any motive for deception or provocation.

Nevertheless, a series of incidents had indeed transpired in this vicinity lately.

The assault by the Defiled Blood Clone Demon at Jiangxin Bridge, the unexplained demon corpse incident in the Dark Alley District, and now this current case.

The initial incident, involving the Defiled Blood Clone Demon, was understandable.

This particular demon, according to records, was not exceptionally formidable; its primary threat lay in its numerous clones and its ability to remain concealed, making swift resolution challenging.

However, the Defiled Blood Clone Demon constituted a matter for the entire Foolish Underworld and was unrelated to their ongoing investigation.

Despite its brazenness, Jinfang Zai remained quite certain that the perpetrator responsible for Shen Chenshui{' '}s demise the previous night was human and not a demon in disguise.

Secondly, both the second and third incidents involved the massacre of demons; in the third case, when disguised demons acted in concert with humans, the assailant exclusively targeted demons, sparing their human counterparts.

Based on these discernible traits, it appeared that some inexperienced individual was utilizing city demons as practice targets, having recently acquired some nascent abilities.

The reasons or methods by which this person could discern demons might stem from their cultivation techniques or their lineage.

In summary, Jinfang Zai held the conviction that these incidents were unrelated to the culprit they were actively pursuing.

"So, what course of action do you propose?" Xing Xueman inquired, her brow furrowed.

"In my opinion... we should start with the Rebel Army!" Jinfang Zai stated, looking directly into Xing Xueman’s eyes.

"The Rebel Army..."

Xing Xueman considered this suggestion with a pensive expression.

The Foolish Underworld did possess some intelligence regarding the Rebel Army, even having preliminary plans to embed an informant within their ranks.

However, this gathered intelligence was quite superficial, posing no significant threat to the Rebel Army at present.

Regarding the progress of their insider infiltration, it was not their direct responsibility, requiring consultation with another Hall Master upon returning to the Foolish Underworld for further details.

"It's a bit problematic," Xing Xueman mused aloud.

An undercover operative within the Rebel Army served as a crucial trump card for the Foolish Underworld, its infiltration depth a secret to outsiders, held in reserve as a decisive blow when circumstances called for it.

Given the recent demise of Shen Chenshui, it wasn't realistic to expect a Hall Master to prematurely reveal the insider intelligence.

"Let's investigate for now. The Rebel Army presents the most accessible point of entry. Additionally, let's focus more on that individual in prison," Jinfang Zai proposed.

Xing Xueman gave a slight nod in agreement.

The two departed together, leaving behind a bewildered enforcement squad from the Foolish Underworld.

Indeed, the Hall Masters primarily managed logistics; the subordinates were burdened with far more intricate considerations.

Casting unfriendly glances at the utterly confused survivors remaining at the scene, the members of the Foolish Underworld seemed displeased.

Regardless of their current state, they decided to take the survivors into custody; this would, at the very least, contribute to their operational achievements.

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

[System Prompt: Experience Points increased...]

Throughout his journey, Fang Yu had lost count of the number of demons he had vanquished.

He was only aware that he continuously walked, lured, and eliminated.

It was only after traversing half the territory, with the Forest Snake Gang at its core, that he managed to accumulate such a substantial amount of attribute points.

Fortunately, his encounter with a Great Demon possessing fifty thousand health had briefly filled him with excitement. Nevertheless, after a rapid defeat, the resulting commotion was so significant that hunting in the immediate vicinity became impractical, compelling him to relocate to more remote, unexploited areas to continue his demon-slaying endeavors.

However, Fang Yu's relentless assault had, unfortunately, succeeded in stirring considerable unrest within the demon population.

Even when he observed demons on the street eyeing him as delectable prey, they quickly suppressed their predatory instincts, refraining from making any advances, attacks, or even prolonged gazes.

What was transpiring?

Had the local demons undergone a transformation, embracing righteousness? Had they taken up Buddhist practices, adopted a vegetarian diet, and begun chanting prayers??

That was Fang Yu's thought process at the time.

His method involved passive demon hunting, drawing a group to follow him before leading them to a secluded spot for their extermination.

Therefore, he couldn't simply announce to the street, "Bold demon, I can tell just by looking that you are not human!"

That particular tactic had been effective while he was cloaked in the Foolish Underworld's guise, but it was unsuitable for his current circumstances.

Witnessing the demons' lack of pursuit and their apparent disinterest in him as an enticing target, Fang Yu began to feel a sense of panic.

Panic often breeds missteps.

Consequently, when Fang Yu spotted another demon on the street, also boasting fifty thousand health, but failed to provoke it into a chase, he decisively beheaded it right then and there in the middle of the street.