Chapter 222 Law Enforcement Elder Guards the World (36)

Zhong Jin asked, “Junior Brother, what do you think?”

Shen Zhuo walked to the corner, wrapping a leaf in spiritual energy. “It knew.”

Fang Xingyun inquired, “Is this… from the Jadewood Demon?”

Su Wen asked, “When did this happen?”

Zhong Jin crushed the leaf in his hand. “It was attached to the old man’s hair. When he left, the leaf fell off.”

Kong Qing asked in a complicated tone, “Why do both of you know this? Why…?”

Zhong Jin explained, “I have a good memory and recalled when this leaf arrived. Junior Brother knows Master better than I do, which is why he could notice it.”

Sheng Tingfeng suggested, “Since the plan is exposed, why not turn the situation to our advantage and catch it off guard?”

Zhong Jin nodded in agreement. “I support Tingfeng’s suggestion. Let’s discuss in detail how to handle various situations.”

The group discussed further before departing.

Shen Zhuo lay on his bed, it was unknown what he was thinking about.

When the time came, Shen Zhuo went out. The group assembled and concealed themselves in the surroundings. A few children walked with vacant eyes.

This was one of the scenarios they had anticipated. They exchanged nods and proceeded according to plan.

Shen Zhuo and Fang Xingyun worked together silently. Following one of the children, they arrived at the outskirts. Shen Zhuo stopped Fang Xingyun and said, “Look for Senior Brother.”

Fang Xingyun responded, “Why aren’t we following the plan?”

Shen Zhuo leaned against a tree and sneered, “I know you’re monitoring me on your Master’s orders, but you’re not very good at it. Senior Brother will contact us soon.”

Fang Xingyun, feeling guilty, remained silent. Shen Zhuo didn’t offer more explanations; he wasn’t one for explanations.

As expected, not long after, Fang Xingyun received a message from Zhong Jin. Shen Zhuo wasted no time and headed directly toward it, with Fang Xingyun following.

Fang Xingyun, apologetic, said, “Shen Zhuo, this is my Master’s request, not my choice. After all, you have innate demonic bones, which can lead to problems.”

Shen Zhuo didn’t want to respond to Fang Xingyun, but upon hearing this, he gave a sarcastic smile and replied coldly, “You all think like this.”

It seemed only his Master and the foolish Senior Brother didn’t.

Fang Xingyun hesitated, “But according to the records, every person with innate demonic bones has turned out to be evil. It’s natural for my Master to be concerned.”

A group of people who lived in the lap of luxury.

How could they possibly know what he had been through? If they had suffered the same hardships and pain as he did, would they have fared any better?

Before they could reach their destination, layers of white bones surged toward the two of them.

Without time for further thought, they quickly drew their swords to defend themselves. Shen Zhuo transmitted the situation to Zhong Jin and focused on fighting the sudden attack of bones.

Fang Xingyun shouted, “Shen Zhuo, you’ve read many books—what the hell are these things?”

“Yin Bone Soldiers. Find the Yin Bone King and don’t waste your effort,” Shen Zhuo replied, unusually giving a piece of advice.

The scattered bones soon regrouped, and more bones kept emerging from the ground. Their bones were extremely hard and cold. When one’s foot touched the ground, they were immediately grabbed by the bones. Both Shen Zhuo and Fang Xingyun were injured. The Yin energy seeped into their wounds, hindering their spiritual energy and affecting their thoughts.

Fang Xingyun was somewhat better, but Shen Zhuo was in worse condition. He had a severe mental affliction, and the more sinister the place, the greater its impact on him.

Shen Zhuo’s expression grew increasingly cold. Fang Xingyun was startled and shouted, “Shen Zhuo, use the Heart-Cleansing Mantra! This thing is affecting you!”

Fang Xingyun’s shout had some effect; Shen Zhuo’s eyes cleared a little.

Shen Zhuo simply said, “I’m going to find the Yin Bone King.”

Fang Xingyun grabbed Shen Zhuo’s arm, “No, you can’t go. I’m afraid you’ll get trapped, and no one will be able to get you out.”

Fang Xingyun didn’t know what Shen Zhuo had endured but knew vaguely that his childhood had been very difficult.

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