CHAPTER 94: CHAPTER 94 SIEGE ON SCORPION DEMON

Lu Zheng looked at Yuan Jing.

Yuan Jing nodded and said, "The Scorpion Demon’s cultivation isn’t high; you just need to block his path to the east, and leave the southwest to me."

Hearing that the Scorpion Demon’s cultivation wasn’t high and confirming that he was only there to support and prevent any unexpected situations, Lu Zheng felt at ease.

Actually, when the Anomaly Suppression Bureau visited, if it wasn’t a particularly dangerous affair, Lu Zheng didn’t want to refuse, especially when he urgently needed the Light of Fortune to enhance the "Five Curse Techniques" and the "Body-Freezing Curse."

Isn’t this mission coming at just the right time?

If his involvement led to the downfall of the Scorpion Demon, wouldn’t he earn a share of the fortune upon its demise?

Hmm, I wonder how much support earns? Anyway, Duan Changzai and Yuan Jing don’t need it, and the Mind Jade Seal is so powerful.

Should he be able to take it all... right?

Pulling his thoughts back, Lu Zheng righteously cupped his hands and said, "Since Lord Duan has spoken, I naturally won’t refuse."

Duan Changzai nodded with satisfaction, "Given that’s the case, we’ll act tonight at the hour of Hai. If Young Master Lu needs to prepare anything, he should handle it now."

"Alright."

Lu Zheng nodded and finally asked, "Do you know where the Scorpion Demon is hiding?"

"Chunfeng Building!"

Indeed, a place quite suitable for draining the Yang Qi from men.

...

Yuan Jing and Duan Changzai didn’t leave; instead, they mediated in the rear courtyard’s guest room to rejuvenate.

Lu Zheng returned to the bedroom, crossing over to modern times to retrieve a new batch of Cold Condensing Talismans from the refrigerator—these were a deadly weapon against demons.

Hmm, wonder if these Cold Condensing Talismans are cold enough to freeze the Scorpion Demon?

Having immediately crossed back, Lu Zheng donned the night clothes of the Great Jing Dynasty, carefully arranging each Peace Talisman, Exorcism Talisman, Divine Movement Talisman, and so forth.

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Lastly, two Patterned Steel Embroidered Spring Sabers: one slung across his back, and one at his waist.

His preparations complete, it had taken less than half an hour.

He looked up at the sky; it was still bright.

Lu Zheng, "..."

He took off the long saber, heading out to request Aunt Liu to prepare more food for the evening.

Lu Zheng could tell that Duan Changzai had thick calluses on his hands, signaling a martial master with a trusty large appetite.

On his way, he ran into Yuan Jing heading out, who asked with a strange look, "Junior brother, why have you put on night clothes?"

"Uh, aren’t we acting at night?"

"We’re just going to catch a demon, not commit crimes worrying about being caught, quickly change back!"

"Okay."

Really embarrassed... movies really mislead people!

...

At the beginning of the hour of Hai, the three set out, quickly arriving at Fragrant Street in the southern part of the city.

Fragrant Street wasn’t a single street but rather a district where most shops sold cosmetics, dresses, underwear, kidney-strengthening medicines, and, naturally, places catering to male and female interactions.

Among them, the most renowned was Chunfeng Building.

At this moment, the night was deep, with other parts of the city plunged into silence, yet the Fragrant Street’s upper floors were bright with lights, a blend of drinking games with songs and dance sounded continuously.

Chunfeng Building, situated at the center of the Fragrant Street area, a five-story returning-style building, one of the top structures in Tonglin County.

"Up front, there’s Yu Ling Garden, and behind Chunfeng Building, truly, the entertainment industry earns the most!"

Lu Zheng looked at Duan Changzai and Yuan Jing, "What to do, charge in directly?"

Duan Changzai glanced around; shadowy constables had already appeared.

"I’ll go in; the two of you provide support."

Duan Changzai said this while walking towards Chunfeng Building, emerging from darkness, his Qi and blood suppressed, reserved yet potent.

Yuan Jing headed west, while Lu Zheng slowly moved east.

...

Lu Zheng jumped onto a rooftop facing the street, standing against the wind with a classical hero vibe.

In the next moment...

"Bang!"

A loud crash echoed; Lu Zheng looked intently and saw a window on the fifth floor of Chunfeng Building suddenly shatter, a figure rushed out heading south.

Fragrant Street was located in the city’s south; to exit the city as fast as possible, naturally you’d head south.

Behind, Duan Changzai burst through the window, propelling forward from the building like a cannonball aimed at the fleeing figure.

However, the figure twisted and floated in mid-air, elegantly allowing past Duan Changzai’s unexpected punch, then landed on a rooftop with serpent-like agility and speed.

Immediately, Yuan Jing, with a Divine Movement Talisman attached, blocked ahead of that figure.

"Taiqing Imperial Decree! Exorcism! Approaching swiftly!"

Yuan Jing rose a hand crafting a seal, a cyan light Divine Talisman appeared from nowhere, aimed like a stamp at the figure.

Lu Zheng’s eyes lit up; this is the advanced version of the Exorcism Talisman—the Exorcism Curse—so cool.

"Get lost, stinky Daoist!"

A hoarse voice sounded, the figure paused, and suddenly sprung from the shadows beneath a black whip-like object, bypassing the Exorcism Curse and striking Yuan Jing.

"Clang!"

Yuan Jing was too close, taking the whip head-on; although a yellow light flickered upon him, he got knocked off the roof, crashing to the ground.

"Ghost Python!" Duan Changzai shouted from behind, "No wonder you’re absorbing Yang Qi; you want the Ghost Python to transform!"

"Hee-hee!"

The Scorpion Demon paused, chuckling, as she fled rapidly.

This pause gave Duan Changzai a chance to catch up; heavily stomping on a roof edge, he soared forward with a short spear towards the Scorpion Demon’s back.

The Scorpion Demon’s body twisted again, dodging the spear, continuing to flee.

At this time, Lu Zheng arrived quickly, though he didn’t aim for the Scorpion Demon but went straight to Yuan Jing’s side.

"Senior brother, are you alright?"

"Careless for a moment!" Yuan Jing slumped against the wall, holding his waist, blood trickling from his lips, "Didn’t expect the Scorpion Demon also had a Ghost Python with her, got ambushed inadvertently."

Lu Zheng blinked his eyes, the current circumstances felt oddly familiar.

Yuan Jing pointed above, "I’m fine, the Golden Light Curse protected me; it’s just a minor injury, you go after the Scorpion Demon, I’ll catch up shortly."

"Okay."

Lu Zheng nodded, lifting his gaze just as the Scorpion Demon evaded Duan Changzai’s gunshot, relentless in heading south.

With a leap, Lu Zheng arrived not far below the Scorpion Demon.

"Go!"

Three Cold Condensing Talismans morphed into white beams, shooting straight at the Scorpion Demon.

The Scorpion Demon’s body shifted, Lu Zheng formed a seal controlling them with the Transportation Technique.

Eventually, the Scorpion Demon dodged two but was struck by one Cold Condensing Talisman under her skirt.

"Ah——"

Coldness arrived as predicted, making the Scorpion Demon shiver, turning back to look at Lu Zheng.

Lu Zheng also raised his head, directly meeting the Scorpion Demon’s eyes.

A stare settled; his heart skipped—he recognized this Scorpion Demon, she was the woman he encountered buying jewelry before the Qixi Festival, Ningyu.