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Chapter 27: An Xin
Wang Wenxuan stood there in front of Yu Sheng, grinning foolishly, which left Yu Sheng with a peculiar expression.
He couldn't help but wonder if there was something off about this man.
Perhaps...
It might be worth considering a change of partner for future collaborations.
Rule number three of surviving in Sin City: Never get too close to a fool, whether he is an enemy or an ally.
...
Outside Huaihai.
A secluded path saw a truck slowly making its way along it. The truck was not moving fast, and even its noise was minimal. The Driver kept glancing at the rearview mirror, vigilantly scanning the surroundings.
"Stop, this is a holdup!"
A bell-like voice suddenly rang out.
Following that, a rope appeared on the ground ahead, suddenly pulled taut, dragging sharp steel spikes out of the earth.
The truck came to an abrupt halt.
The Driver took a deep breath, his face turning grim, and without hesitation, he reversed and accelerated, trying to back away.
Unfortunately...
A girl with her hands behind her back and twin ponytails, wearing a pink dress and a sweet smile, emerged from the shadows. Her presence radiated innocence and cuteness.
"I said no moving, this is a robbery!"
As the truck continued to barrel towards her, the girl looked displeased.
As her words fell, a thick book suddenly appeared behind her, its cover embedded with four pale purple crystals.
The book flipped open.
Suddenly, the truck stopped, immobile despite the Driver’s frantic efforts to press the gas pedal.
"Demon Exorcism Pavilion's third squad mastermind, An Xin!"
"Shit!"
"Isn’t this crazy woman supposed to be in Xinhai City!"
The Driver cursed, his eyes filled with despair. Yet, he was a tough character, not hesitating for a moment before he flung open the door, jumped out of the truck, and fled towards the wilderness.
But alas.
Several figures appeared in the wilderness ahead, blocking his path.
Each person was accompanied by their own awakened item, illuminating the dark night brilliantly.
"All members of the third squad..."
"Dammit, shouldn’t this be a job for the Dark Pavilion? What’s wrong with you Demon Exorcism Pavilion folks?"
The Driver let out a low growl, and suddenly, a sparrow appeared behind him. However, this was no ordinary sparrow—it was significantly larger.
Its claws viciously grasped the Driver, and with a powerful surge, they ascended into the sky.
"Of course, because we're broke!"
"Main job: exorcism. Side hustle: robbery."
An Xin's eyes narrowed into crescent moons, making her appear even more adorable.
But suddenly, an invisible wall appeared in the sky.
Accompanied by a wail, the Driver fell from mid-air. Several people quickly grabbed him and awkwardly tied him up with exceptionally thick hemp rope, usually used for binding livestock. This was their first time using it on a person.
"Stop hitting me!"
"Fk!"
"I'm not a demon, you're going to kill me."
"I'm going to protest to the Mo Pavilion about your Demon Exorcism Pavilion's violent enforcement!"
"Fk, still hitting, you really think I won't fight back...ouch..."
The third squad was ruthless.
Every punch was delivered with full force.
Usually, they dealt with demons roaming the city outskirts—creatures with thick skin and hard flesh, tough to knock out without a strong hit.
But subduing a human was not their forte.
So, they resorted to their usual method: a couple of hard punches.
And then a couple more.
The Driver kept screaming, his voice even breaking into cries.
"Alright, alright."
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"Can't you guys go easy? The Dark Pavilion will mock us again for doing a sloppy job."
"There are hardly any demons in this crappy place, we'd starve without some extra cash."
"What if they stop sending jobs our way? We'll end up eating dirt."
The girl continued speaking with a smile, devoid of any deterrence, as if she were joking.
But the three members promptly stopped, without hesitation.
It was as if her words were law.
Satisfied, the girl opened the rear door of the truck, then... fell silent.
"An Xin, what on earth did these Cult folks transport?"
"Yeah, we haven't seen it yet."
"The Dark Pavilion always keeps things so secretive."
The three squad members, curious, walked over, dragging the Driver who might have had several broken bones by now.
An Xin, who had been all smiles, gradually let her smile fade, becoming silent...
"Don't come any closer."
Her voice was cold.
Although it was unclear why the vice captain suddenly changed her tone, they instinctively stopped in their tracks.
They knew all too well...
When vice captain An exhibited such an expression, it was as if a demon was unleashed from within her, which was terrifying.
Inside the truck's cargo area.
Several young girls, naked and bound hand and foot, showed fear and despair in their eyes, their faces streaked with tears.
Most notably...
Their bodies bore horrific, bloody wounds.
"Phew..."
An Xin took a deep breath and, with a cute and friendly smile, tried to sound casual as she addressed the girls inside the truck: "You're free now!"
"Mo Pavilion hasn't forgotten about you!"
Hearing the words "Mo Pavilion," the girls inside the truck broke into muffled sobs, their mouths gagged, unable to make any sound.
"We have to inconvenience you a bit longer, as there are no spare clothes here."
"But I assure you, those who hurt you..."
"Will suffer terribly."
At that moment, An Xin's smile was angelic, and the girls silently nodded.
An Xin then climbed into the truck, untying each rope, and handed out jackets and shirts from several squad members to the girls.
She maintained her smile throughout, inexplicably bringing a sense of peace.
After getting out of the truck and closing the cargo door again, she turned around. Although An Xin was still smiling, her smile was devilish, sending chills down one's spine.
Angel, demon...
Two contrasting auras switched instantaneously on her.
"I'm very unhappy."
"The Dark Pavilion only requested that we bring back living people."
"So... as long as they can still breathe, they count as alive."
Her smile, revealing pearly white teeth including four small fangs, was chilling enough to send shivers through anyone.
Although they hadn't seen it, the squad could guess the grim scene inside the truck.
"Damn it!"
"This is the first time I feel that sometimes humans can be more detestable than demons!"
"Son of a—!"
"Is it for you guys that the heroic spirits at Demon-Suppressing Pass protect us?"
"Spit, you Cult bastards!"
With curses, the fists as big as sandbags kept falling, along with size 42 shoes.
Gradually, the driver's cries of pain weakened, and blood continuously trickled from the corners of his mouth.
"Alright!"
"That's enough!"
Turning around, An Xin jumped onto the roof of the truck and sat down, while the others started the truck and headed towards Baichun.
Along the way, a gentle breeze occasionally lifted An Xin's twin ponytails, illuminating her fair face under the moonlight.