Simultaneous Transmigration: We Share a Role-Playing System

Chapter 189 Really? Me, fighting the Yaksha King? Me?

Some time ago, someone said, "You want me to go to the Southwest? Since when can temporary workers travel across regions? Wasn't our last joint trip to Longhu Mountain enough?"

At a greasy roadside stall, a man with a black pipe in his mouth, holding half a skewer of grilled kidneys, slams his phone on the greasy table, his brow furrowed so deeply it could trap a fly.

"Could it be that after the chaos of 1895, the higher-ups finally couldn't sit still anymore and were preparing to deal with us temporary workers one by one?"

Sitting opposite him was Ren Fei, dressed in a well-tailored white suit, her makeup exquisite and meticulous, completely out of place in the smoky environment around her. Yet, she showed no discomfort whatsoever. She even skillfully used a bottle opener to pry open two bottles of beer, pushing one to Hei Guan while taking a sip of the other herself, her tone icy: "You're overthinking it. A bunch of ragtag individuals like you aren't even worthy of the company's time to clean up your mess. The company is indeed short of skilled workers right now, but your abilities are far from sufficient."

"What level would be enough to be considered? The Celestial Master? Even if he is the Celestial Master, he wouldn't be a match for those five, right? No matter how powerful the Celestial Master is, he's still a human being. Those five are genuine monsters. If the company really wants me to go and fight them, I'll have to run off to Southeast Asia overnight and never come back. If all else fails, I'll go to Nathan Island and see if that so-called divine tree is really that miraculous."

Having dealt with clarinet for so many years, how could Ren Fei not see through the truth in his words? She rolled her eyes, took another swig of beer, and put the bottle down with a soft "thump" before slowly explaining, "That's enough. With me here, would I let you go to your death? Let's get down to business. Intelligence indicates that Zhang Chulan, along with his temporary workers, followed Huang Feng Dasheng's instructions to Biyou Village in the southwest."

The company takes this very seriously and has decided to have you work in coordination with the temporary workers in the Southwest region.

"So, if things go well, everything will be fine as usual; if they don't, then there will be consequences, right? Isn't this just another way of targeting us?"

"That's what they say, but this time I can understand their perspective. They really don't want you to fail. If you fail, consider it as taking back our autonomy and recovering our losses."

In short, prioritize your own safety and don't die.

"Ha, don't you know me? If I can't beat you, I'll just run away! Isn't Old Monster Yellow Wind on our side? What do I have to be afraid of? Do you think monsters are everywhere these days, and I'll run into one every time I go out?"

"Damn it, I'm never planting a flag again! My mouth is like it's been blessed by TN, a pure jinx!"

Hei Guan forced himself to seal the acupoints on his right hand to prevent the poison from spreading excessively. If he hadn't kept an antidote, he probably would have collapsed on the spot.

Chen Duo: "Don't run away, you can't escape. I don't want your life, I just want to talk to you."

Clarinet player: "What nonsense are you spouting? Do you think I don't know that centipede demon? Do you think I'd dare stop?! If you want to talk, don't chase me!"

Chen Duo: "If you don't run, I won't chase you."

Clarinet! "I won't run unless you chase me!"

Chen Duo frowned. She had never dealt with anyone other than the Dark Fortress and Uncle Liao before. After hearing what Black Pipe said, she was actually confused and began to think about whether she should stop.

"Okay, I won't chase you anymore, just stop running."

Seeing that Chen Duo had stopped running, Hei Guan was stunned. The two maintained a distance of 300 meters. Just as Chen Duo was about to speak, Hei Guan suddenly took off running, giving Chen Duo no chance at all, leaving Chen Duo completely dumbfounded.

"How can you go back on your word!"

"Little girl, with that level of intelligence, you're basically doomed to be socially inept. You should call your parents!"

Seeing Chen Duo's anxious and angry state, only to find that she couldn't catch up, Hei Guan was in a great mood, though he felt a little guilty. After confirming that the other party couldn't catch up, he turned around and saw the Hundred-Eyed Demon Lord standing in front of him, showing him a very kind smile.

clarinet:"----"

Clarinet: "Damn it, why is my mouth so foul?"

The next second, the Hundred-Eyed Demon Lord reached out and grabbed the top of Black Pipe's head, and Black Pipe instantly fainted.

Refined in an instant!

When the company received news of Hei Guan's disappearance, Zhao Fangxu was no longer concerned, because Liao Zhong was gone. He checked and found that it was Bi Youlong who was behind it.

"You, a company director, actually hinted to the regional manager to get involved in the Biyou Village mission, and then you even lost him!"

He abruptly raised his head, his eyes bloodshot, and his voice suddenly rose: "What? You think I'm senile and can't understand? You think everyone's a fool?! I just praised you for your hard work and responsibility at the board meeting last week, and you've already caused me this huge mess! What? Are you mute? Speak!"

"Snapped!"

Zhao Fangxu slammed his hand hard on the desk, sending teacups and documents flying. Bi Youlong shuddered and lowered his head even further.

"I'm sorry, Chairman Zhao, I made a mistake based on past experience! I apologize and am willing to take full responsibility!"

"Can you afford it?!"

Zhao Fangxu was trembling with rage. He glanced at the glass ashtray full of cigarette butts next to him, grabbed it, and smashed it over Bi Youlong's head.

With a sharp crash, the ashtray struck Bi Youlong on the forehead, shards of glass mixed with ash scattering across the floor. Blood trickled down his cheek, but Bi Youlong didn't even flinch; instead, he quietly breathed a sigh of relief.

He wasn't afraid of being scolded or beaten; he was only afraid that Zhao Fangxu wouldn't say a word. As long as he was still willing to take action, it meant there was still room for maneuver.

After smashing the object, Zhao Fangxu's anger subsided considerably. He leaned back in his chair, rubbed his throbbing temples, and remained silent for a moment. Suddenly, his eyes lit up, and he had an idea. "The regional managers are always responsible for handling temporary workers in the company. Since one regional manager and two temporary workers have gone missing, why don't we have the other temporary workers join forces for a joint operation?"

Upon hearing this, Bi Youlong immediately flattered him, saying, "Chairman Zhao, you're so kind! I'll get on it right away."

Zhao Fangxu nodded, but before Bi Youlong could leave the office, Zhao Fangxu's phone suddenly received a text message notification. He opened it and his face immediately darkened. He then called Bi Youlong back.

"Wait a minute!"

"Chairman Zhao, is there anything else?"

"It's nothing, there's no need to make any arrangements, because apart from Zhang Chulan and Feng Baobao, there are no other temporary workers left."

Bi Youlong: "?"

When Hei Guan woke up, he opened his eyes to see a blond, effeminate man with a smug smile, which made him really want to punch him.

"Hey! You're awake? Which district's temporary worker are you? Let me introduce myself. My name is Wang Zhenqiu, a temporary worker in the Southwest region."

"Wait, you're from the Southwest? How did you know I'm a temporary worker too?"

"Because everyone here except Lao Liao is a temporary worker."

Upon hearing this, Hei Guan immediately stood up and looked around. He recognized two of them as familiar faces from Longhu Mountain. Of course, the most familiar of them was Liao Zhong, the regional head of the South China region.

At this moment, Liao Zhong stared blankly ahead without saying a word, while Hei Guan took the opportunity to observe their current location. The air was not fresh, and it must be a valley with poor air circulation.

Seeing this, Hei Guan ignored Wang Zhenqiu and went directly to Liao Zhong.

"Brother Liao, I'm from Huazhong University, just call me Hei Guan. I heard your temporary worker went missing, could it be related to this?"

Liao Zhong nodded listlessly and said something that made Hei Guan lose control of his expression: "Yes, and she's the one who brought you here. Chen Duo is now the Hundred-Eyed Demon Lord's disciple."

"what?"

Blackie's mind went blank for a moment. Her first thought was, what is the Hundred-Eyed Demon Lord after? But no one knew the answer except the Hundred-Eyed Demon Lord, including Chen Duo herself.

Good afternoon, everyone. I apologize for any shortcomings in our hospitality.

A slightly hoarse voice came from above. Everyone looked closely and saw the Hundred-Eyed Demon Lord riding a giant centipede descending from above the cave, accompanied by Chen Duo.

"I have invited you all here today in the hope that you will do me the honor of teaching my disciple a lesson, and the name of this lesson is..."

"What is a human being?"

"Master Zhao is gone?"

Upon hearing the news brought by Haricha, Ma Xianhong was extremely shocked. Zhao Guizhen was, after all, a person of superior talent and one of the few cultivators in the village. How could he have died so inexplicably?

"It was his neighbor who discovered it. They smelled a strong stench of decay coming from inside the house, and when they knocked on the door, no one answered. When we went in, we only saw Master Zhao's body. But—"

Haricha's face showed fear. Recalling the scene, he couldn't help but gag twice before continuing, "Master Zhao's head turned into a disgusting worm, crawling with maggots all over his body!"

Ma Xianhong wanted to retort immediately, but as if he suddenly thought of something, he swallowed his words. After a moment, he instructed Harichagai, "I understand. First, block the news. Don't let anyone into that room. I'll go and see Old Master Zhou."

Unexpectedly, just as he finished giving his instructions and was halfway up his chair, Bi Yuan hurriedly walked in, leaned close to his ear, and brought him even more explosive news:

The company has arrived.

Ten minutes later, Ma Xianhong sat in the meeting room of Biyou Village, looking at Bi Youlong, who was dressed in a suit and had no expression on his face, and was still in a daze.

He had no idea why the company would suddenly contact him, so he asked a very stupid question.

"Chairman Bi, right? I'm curious, I, Biyou—Bilian Village, haven't violated any company regulations, have I? What business does the company have in my Bilian Village?"

Ma Xianhong's words completely baffled Bi Youlong. He had broken the population red line by privately transforming ordinary people into superhumans and had protected the parasites who killed ordinary people. At this moment, there were still three Ten Elders, one remnant of the Thirty-Six Thieves, one Zhuge Kongming who had lived for two thousand years, one monster incarnation, and six holders of the Eight Extraordinary Skills in the village.

You're asking me what I need from you? Are you serious?

With this in mind, Bi Youlong looked at Ma Xianhong for a long time, suspecting that there was something hidden in his words. But after five minutes, Bi Youlong realized that Ma Xianhong really thought that way, so he immediately labeled Ma Xianhong.

Although he broke the population red line, sheltered pests and murderers who disrupted social order, attracted the Thirty-Six Thieves and the Eight Extraordinary Skills, and gathered monsters here, he was indeed a good boy.

He's not bad, just simple-minded. But it seems he's been hit by the Demon King's iron fist, otherwise he wouldn't have changed his name to something as nonsensical as Bilian Village.

Thinking about this, Bi Youlong roughly understood the situation. He adjusted his mindset accordingly and modified his conversation strategy, speaking directly: "Village Chief Ma, don't be nervous. A regional manager and four skilled workers from our company have gone missing near your village. We really have no other options, so we're asking you for information."

Missing? Ma Xianhong instinctively thought of Zhao Guizhen, and his unease grew. But glancing at Bi Youlong, his dissatisfaction with the company still made him respond irritably, "What does it have to do with me if someone from the company goes missing? There are still two company employees living in the village. If you have any questions, go ask them. I have nothing to talk to the company about."

Seeing that Ma Xianhong was about to leave, contrary to expectations, Bi Youlong, though inwardly cursing him and his ancestors, still smiled and said, "Don't rush, Village Chief Ma. Perhaps this matter has nothing to do with you, but how can you be sure it has nothing to do with the others in the village? Since you know those two people in the village work for the company, you don't think the company doesn't know who else is in the village, do you?"

Upon hearing this, Ma Xianhong was stunned. He looked at Bi Youlong in shock, while Bi Youlong's expression immediately changed, and he said coldly, "Do you really think they came here just as guests? Did we really come to the village unprepared? You should know that if it weren't for someone, your village would be gone by now!"

"You! What's wrong with the village? Why should whatever you say be the law?!"

"What's wrong with that? Your stove alone is enough to force us to disband the village. Do you know you've already crossed the population limit?"

Ma Xianhong was even more confused now, because he had no idea what the population red line was. When Bi Youlong saw the other party's expression, he realized this as well and immediately covered his face, speechless.

This is impossible to talk to! How the hell can we even have a conversation like this?!

"Bang!"

Suddenly, the glass windows of the conference room flashed a blinding red light, and without warning, the entire sky outside was dyed an eerie blood red.

Ma Xianhong and Bi Youlong sprang to their feet almost simultaneously, their chair legs scraping against the concrete floor with a piercing shriek. They exchanged a glance, both seeing disbelief and horror in each other's eyes, and without a word, rushed towards the door.

The moment they pushed open the door, a wave of scorching heat hit them, making them instinctively squint.

They looked up.

A pillar of fire, tens of meters thick, rose from the southwest corner of the village, like a giant, red-hot spear, piercing through the thick clouds and soaring into the sky.

Flames surged wildly across the pillar, creating thunderous roars that distorted the air itself. The towering flames illuminated the entire Biyou Village as if it were daytime.

Countless sparks were whipped up by the pillar of fire, like shooting stars flying across the sky, crashing onto rooftops, treetops, and grass, instantly igniting patches of dry grass. The acrid smell mixed with the scorching wind rushed in, making it hard to breathe.

The once quiet village was instantly thrown into chaos, filled with exclamations, barking dogs, and the sounds of things collapsing.

"What happened! What's going on? Did your company do this?!"

Ma Xianhong turned to question Bi Youlong, but Bi Youlong responded with a look as if he were an idiot, completely ignoring him. He pulled out a walkie-talkie and instructed the employees who had already surrounded Biyou Village: "This is Bi Youlong. The Demon King, codenamed Red Boy, has appeared. I am now announcing the activation of Plan B. Everyone, evacuate the people of Biyou Village first. If you encounter the target, your priority is to escape."

"I'll repeat myself: the moment you encounter the target, Red Boy, drop everything and run for your life!"

At this moment, at the closest point to the outer edge of the pillar of fire, Zhuge Kongming and Zhou Shengzheng stood back to back, exerting all their strength to activate their magic.

Zhuge Kongming conjured azure Samadhi Fire from his fingertips, weaving a thin protective shield around the two of them. Even so, the scorching heat still made their skin burn painfully. The shield twisted and deformed under the raging flames, emitting a hissing sound, barely managing to stand firm in this hell on earth.

Finally, the towering pillar of fire began to slowly shrink, the swirling flames gradually subsided, and the sparks flying everywhere slowly fell back to the ground.

As the pillar of fire gradually shrank and finally subsided, Red Boy's figure was revealed. He clutched the Yellow Wind Clay Doll, which was covered in countless cracks from the fire, his face full of the arrogance of a successful sneak attack: "Hahaha, you oil-stealing rat, you look quite obedient now. I really have to thank you for personally delivering the Great Sage's innate talent to my hands!"

Seeing the root artifact "Wrath of Hearing" held in Red Boy's hands, Zhou Sheng and Zhuge Liang instantly understood that they had been guarding against the Hundred-Eyed Demon Lord for so long, but Red Boy had actually managed to sneak up on them!

Faced with Red Boy's mockery, Huang Feng's clay puppet remained completely unfazed. He even curled the corners of his mouth into a disdainful smile and slowly said, "You brainless idiot, after being raised by the Bull Demon King for so many years, do you really think you're a bull? Have your brain grown special horns along with it?"

"Shut up!" Red Boy instantly bristled, his eyes blazing red. "You treacherous rat who betrays his master and ancestors, how dare you insult my father! Hmph, it's just a momentary outburst of words! Now that this talent is in my hands, I can roam freely wherever I want! In a few years, when I've fully refined this talent, even you, Great Sage Yellow Wind, will be no match for me!"

As soon as he finished speaking, he suddenly exerted force, his five fingers clenching tightly. With a crisp "crack," Huang Feng's clay figure was instantly crushed into a handful of dust, which scattered in the wind.

Red Boy didn't even glance at the dust on the ground. He raised his hand, threw the "Hearing Wrath" root into his mouth, and swallowed it.

The next second, a massive burst of crimson Samadhi True Fire erupted, instantly obscuring the vision of Zhou Sheng and Zhuge Kongming. Accompanied by a sharp, inhuman roar, the flames suddenly dissipated, and Red Boy had vanished from his spot.

Instead, there was a Yaksha King, three feet tall, with a ferocious and terrifying face, forearms that had transformed into two gleaming bone blades, and an aura of suffocation emanating from his body.

The Yaksha King stretched his stiff body, letting out a low, hoarse laugh: "How I miss it. This time, without the Chosen One and all the gods and Buddhas, let's see how you, Yellow Wind Monster, stop me!"

Before he finished speaking, he suddenly plunged the bone blades in his hands into the scorched earth beneath his feet.

With a deafening roar that shook the heavens and the earth, the entire ground instantly cracked open! Countless crimson bone blades burst forth from the cracks, like wildly growing hellish thorns, densely covering the ground within a radius of hundreds of meters, their sharp points pointing straight to the sky, gleaming with a deadly cold light in the firelight.

Zhou Sheng and Zhuge Kongming leaped away to escape the calamity, but looking at the scene before them that resembled the depths of hell, they couldn't feel happy at all.

Your Majesty, if you come from Changbai Mountain now, will it be in time?

Are we going to fight the Yaksha King?

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