A heretical cultivator in Bureau 749, I'm the fiercest at pulling out tendons and skinning peop

"No, you can't do this! It's that bear that eats people, I'm just... I'm just littering!"

Zhou He panicked when he saw that they seemed to be serious.

"They got eaten because they're unlucky! What does it have to do with me?! The law... the law doesn't say you can't throw bones at your neighbor's door, does it?!"

Ji Zuodao and Gouye exchanged a glance.

Ji Zuodao stroked his chin thoughtfully: "Hmm...that seems to make some sense."

Dog Master nodded seriously, a hint of approval even appearing on his dog face:

"The logic is consistent and flawless. You're quite the talker, kid. If we get you a good lawyer, it might really be difficult to convict you."

Zhou He's face lit up with wild joy, and his voice trembled as he asked, "Then you can let me go?"

"no."

The man and the dog spoke in unison.

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Zhou He's expression froze instantly.

Ji Zuodao shrugged, his tone utterly self-righteous:

"The question now is not whether you are guilty or not."

Dogger grinned, his gleaming white canines flashing, and seamlessly continued the conversation:

"Now it's my problem that I want to eat you. What's that saying again? It's a sin for a scoundrel to show off."

Ji Zuodao clapped his hands, wearing a "you should be glad" expression:

"It's a good thing you're not clean, you're shifting the blame, and you're malicious. Otherwise, we'd have to go through all the trouble of finding another excuse to kill you, which would be too much of a hassle."

"The laws for ordinary people may not be enough to convict you, but Article 12 of Chapter 6 of the Special Regulations for the Administration of Public Security in Cultivation states that anyone who intentionally leads a demon into a densely populated area, endangering public safety and causing death or injury... may be killed on the spot."

"As for whether you're an aura user or not... I say you are, so you are. Understand?"

"No! I don't want to die! Officer! Officer, are you just going to stand by and watch?! They're going to eat people! Eat people! Don't you fucking hear me?!"

As if grasping at the last straw, Zhou He turned and roared at Officer Chen.

Officer Chen pretended not to hear. This bastard used his neighbor as a shield, what a beastly act, he deserved to die.

Seeing that Zhou He was about to speak again, Officer Chen simply clutched his stomach, his face contorted in pain.

"Ouch! My stomach... it hurts again! You guys chat, I'm going to the bathroom!"

Before the words were even finished, the person had already darted into the bathroom and locked the door with a click.

Their movements were fluid and skillful, almost painful to watch.

Zhou He: "..."

"Alright, that's a different name."

Ji Zuodao stood up and patted off non-existent dust from his hands.

"Before you enter my stomach, let's make the most of your remaining energy and obediently serve as bait."

Before he finished speaking, several jet-black veins shot out from his sleeve with lightning speed, piercing through Zhou He's thighs and shoulders with a few "splatter" sounds.

"Aaaaaah—!!"

Zhou He's pig-like screams immediately echoed throughout the room.

Ji Zuodao ignored him, looked around, picked up a piece of thick hemp rope from the corner of the wall (the purpose of which was unknown), and skillfully tied up Zhou He, who was screaming incessantly.

Then they dragged him to the door, found a curtain hook, and hung him up like a dead pig.

Fresh blood dripped down the wound, quickly forming a small puddle on the ground.

Li Shuwen watched from the side, his eyelids twitching, his Adam's apple bobbing, and he cautiously began to speak:

"Investigator Ji... what's going on here...?"

Ji Zuodao turned around, flashed him a bright, sunny smile:

"Set up a baiting area and start fishing."

"Didn't you remind me? That bear holds a grudge; it hasn't gone far yet."

"I stabbed my enemy three times and left him with six holes in his body, tied him up, and hung him by the door, his flesh mangled and smelling fresh. With such good bait, I don't believe that beast won't take the bait."

He patted Li Shuwen on the shoulder and spoke earnestly:

"This idea came about thanks to your suggestion. I'll remember your contribution."

Li Shuwen: "???"

His eyes widened, his mouth opened and closed repeatedly, and only one thought was frantically flashing through his mind:

My suggestion?!

When did I ever suggest you use a live human as bait?!

I'm just reminding you to be careful, Daoist, that bear might suddenly turn around and launch a surprise attack!

Aren't you being a little too adventurous with my suggestions?!

I don't want to take the blame for this.

Dog Grandpa strolled to the window, his eyes gleaming with excitement. His tail swished loudly, and he grinned at Zhou He, who was hanging by the covers.

"Don't worry, once I, your master, have swallowed that Destiny Token, I'll definitely remember the credit for you being my feed. In your next life... oh, once you're inside my belly, you won't be subject to reincarnation anymore. You don't have a next life, so it's alright."

Upon hearing this, Zhou He couldn't catch his breath, his eyes rolled back, and he fainted.

I don't know if it was from the pain or from the fear.

Li Shuwen looked at the unconscious Zhou He, then at Ji Zuodao who looked completely matter-of-fact, then at the eager-to-try Dog Master, and finally at the tightly closed toilet door.

He silently raised his hand and covered his face.

The sky over Jinghai...

It's more than just dark.

It's pitch black here, and you have to be careful not to get chopped up by the two guys next to you and used as bait!

The community residents were quickly evacuated under the guise of Officer Chen's efficient "evacuation drill".

Ji Zuodao, Gouye, and Li Shuwen hid in the shadows of Zhou He's living room, waiting quietly.

The air was thick with the stench of blood, and a oppressive, deathly stillness, as if a storm was brewing.

"Rustle and rustle..."

A faint, screeching sound, like a heavy object being dragged, came from the stairwell downstairs, growing closer and closer.

Accompanied by heavy, damp breathing.

Finally, a huge dark shadow blocked the end of the fifth-floor corridor.

It was that black bear.

The thick fur gleamed in the dim light, and a pair of scarlet beast eyes were fixed on the bloody "bait" hanging at the doorway.

The killing intent, like tangible ice spikes, instantly filled the entire space.

A low, suppressed roar came from the black bear's throat. The bear stood upright and slowly and heavily moved closer.

Every step caused the old floorboards to groan under the strain.

Just then, Zhou He, who had lost too much blood and was in and out of consciousness, slowly woke up.

The moment he opened his eyes, he saw those scarlet bear eyes, filled with endless hatred and madness, right in front of him.

First stunned.

Then, a twisted smile appeared on his face, a mixture of blood and tears, making him look both eerie and miserable.

"Hey...hehe...you're here..."

His voice was hoarse, like a broken gong, carrying an eerie calm, even... a hint of relief?

"Come on! Bite me to death! Just like I saw! Smash my head! Or tear open my chest! Pull out my heart, liver, and lungs! Just like I did to your child!"

"Come on! Hahaha! Come on!!!"

He twisted his bound body wildly, roaring and defying the black bear that was so close at hand, as if he were not facing death itself, but rather welcoming a long-awaited, fateful celebration.

Hidden in the shadows of the room, Li Shuwen felt a chill run down his spine and couldn't help but lower his voice:

"Has he... completely gone mad?"

Ji Zuodao didn't answer, but instead stroked his chin thoughtfully and looked at Dog Master beside him.

"whispering sound."

Dog Grandpa lay down at his feet, pursed his lips, and let out a sneer that was not at all unexpected.

"Nine out of ten people who practice precognition will eventually go insane. The tenth is on his way to madness."

It licked its paws, a hint of world-weary sneer flashing in its dog eyes.

"You think glimpsing the 'future' is a good thing? It's a curse."

"Watching helplessly as inevitable misfortune approaches in slow motion, each day a countdown, every choice a futile struggle towards a predetermined end..."

"The more you know, the tighter the rope tightens. If you're lucky, like him, you'll scare yourself crazy beforehand, which is kind of satisfying. If you're unlucky, you'll struggle around and around, only to find that you've come full circle, and that's true despair."

Ji Zuodao raised an eyebrow.

"That sounds pretty tragic. So why are you so eager to swallow this Destiny Scripture? Aren't you afraid of going crazy?"

"hey-hey……"

Upon hearing this, Dog King grinned, revealing a ferocious smile.

"crazy?"

"Kid, ever since I put on this dog skin—"

"He's already gone completely insane...he can't go any more insane."

"This crazy bit of destiny-seeking is just a nice addition to the drinks."