The world doesn't need succubi to save it.

Inside the carriage, Ning Feng, holding a wine cup, turned to Chu Yu and remarked with emotion:

"It's really dangerous to walk at night in a place like this."

"The arsonist is still at the scene admiring his masterpiece..."

Ning Feng swirled the deep red liquid in his glass and sighed softly:

"That's truly outrageous."

"Terrible."

Chapter 217 [The Demon]

On a night when the rain was pouring down.

The royal city shrouded in death.

A long, deserted street.

Apart from the sound of rain and the crackling of burning wood, the only other sound on the street was a faint wail, which seemed to be right next to your ears, yet also seemed to have never been there.

The fire did not go out even under the torrential rain; what burned within it seemed to be not only the materials that made up the villa, but also the evil hidden within.

Amidst all this, a mysterious figure, his face concealed by a black hood, stood silently before the burning villa.

With his back to the person who came from behind, even in the firelight, the person could not see his face clearly.

Perhaps, a faint, cold smile still lingered on his lips as he coldly watched the flames devour all the evil within the room.

To be fair, isn't this scene terrifying?

terrible.

Yes, that's terrible.

In horror stories, such a scene should ideally be the entrance of a villain.

At the very least, there must be some conspiracy or intrigue involved, making them the kind of character with an unusual storyline found in side quests.

It's perfectly normal to have a sense of awe towards such people.

It's understandable for most people to have this feeling.

However, some things cannot be generalized.

For example, someone sitting in a carriage pulled by the dead, leisurely swirling a wine glass in the warm carriage, shouldn't say something like, "How terrifying."

That's strange.

Chu Yu looked at him strangely after hearing his reply, and remained silent for a moment.

She looked up at Ning Feng quietly, then shook her head helplessly, and then nodded.

"Sigh...yeah."

"It's terrifying."

I don't know what she meant by those words.

Was it that mysterious man? Or perhaps Ning Feng, who was sitting right next to him?

The more she learned about him, the less she understood what he was thinking.

In this match, Ning Feng's behavior always seemed to contain some incomprehensible aspects.

It seemed like a deliberate attempt to conceal something, yet also like acting recklessly.

It is full of strong contrasts.

It's hard to understand.

Despite his seemingly gentle demeanor, after witnessing that battle, Chu Yu would never again perceive him as the calm and peaceful person he appeared to be.

It contains both madness and arrogance, but it is not offensive; rather, it inspires fear.

He seemed to have complete trust in his comrades, and was willing to change his plans at the slightest call, and was also willing to change his schedule for Chu Yu.

But at the same time, he is hesitant about everyone and will test Chu Yu's sincerity.

He clearly didn't care about these people's lives, but he genuinely wanted to save them.

Complexity and contradictions intertwine.

In terms of mystery, Ning Feng is far more mysterious than that mysterious person.

This feeling was particularly strong when they left the hotel not long ago.

It was as if a complete plan and decision were made in an instant, and the entire action was without the slightest hesitation or doubt.

Ning Feng first woke up Rhodes, then unceremoniously pushed the half-asleep, half-awake tool directly onto the group of heads...

The heads, which had been completely disoriented and seemingly in a frenzy, calmed down for a moment, then approached Rhodes' ear as if they had seen a family member.

They called out affectionately to his ears in a 360-degree surround sound:

"Big brother!"

"You're my older brother!"

"Revenge! King...Revenge!"

"Waaaaah! We're not traitors..."

What sent a chill down Chu Yu's spine was Rhodes's reaction... He showed no reaction to the undead around him.

He looked very strange.

Rhodes woke up, but not completely from the dream. Instead, he seemed to be sleepwalking, his half-open eyes completely obscuring the images of those heads.

Moreover, he actually chose to obey Ning Feng's orders directly.

Under Ning Feng's orders, this poor tool laborer clumsily linked together each bandit's head with some scraps of cloth.

It's like a middle-aged man who, after experiencing a midlife crisis and failing in multiple business ventures, ends up selling helium balloons to children at a park entrance—a jobless man seeking new employment.

They looked so pitiful.

Chu Yu almost started to feel sorry for him.

As Chu Yu watched Rhodes finish doing all this, he finally heard the sounds of soldiers searching outside the window, and his heart couldn't help but race.

Their condition was already poor, and they didn't even have time to have a hot meal and a proper rest. Facing an enemy of unknown number and ability in such a state didn't seem like a good choice.

But they had no other choice.

These soldiers were unlike the guards who could be bribed with just a few copper coins when they entered the city before; their imposing presence was completely different from what one would expect from the windows.

Even though the other side was a group of undead, one could still see their strict discipline and imposing aura.

The other side's violent search was just one block away from reaching this location.

There's nowhere to hide!

Just when Chu Yu thought they were about to face a battle, Ning Feng suddenly led them downstairs and went straight to the boss's room, banging hard on the door.

After making a huge noise, Ning Feng took advantage of the moment when the boss, who had lost his patience, opened the door and strode inside, then closed the door behind him!

Only Chu Yu and the middle-aged balloon uncle were left standing blankly outside the door, both... uh, nine looking completely bewildered.

Before Chu Yu could wait any longer, just a few minutes later, Ning Feng came out with a smile, carrying a bottle of wine and a set of carriage keys.

Blocking Chu Yu's view, Ning Feng quickly closed the door and, without saying a word, led them directly to the back door of the inn, where they found the carriage that was far too luxurious for an innkeeper.

He whispered a few words in Rod's ear, transforming him into a completely ruthless driver as he drove...

Without avoiding the oncoming soldiers, the carriage walked right past them in a blatant manner.

The entire process was not hindered by any soldiers, nor was it even discovered!

It was as if they were walking in another dimension, with the chariot carrying demons silently passing by the soldiers.

Chu Yu wasn't some naive girl who hadn't seen much of the world; she and Margaret had completed many missions together. But she had never seen a scene as strange as this before.

The whole process took less than ten minutes, and they swaggered out of the dead end they were about to face.

Unbelievable.

What happened in those few short minutes?

Why did Ning Feng allow that stingy and greedy boss to contribute his carriage as requested?

Outright robbery?

Ning Feng noticed Chu Yu's furrowed brows and smiled.

"Are you curious? Want to know why the innkeeper 'lent' us the carriage?"

Ning Feng swirled the most expensive red wine he had taken from the hotel owner, but did not taste it. He simply brought his nose to the rim of the glass and sniffed it lightly.

"This technique is a waste of such good raw materials."

Looking disappointed, Ning Feng had absolutely no interest in trying it.

Even the most expensive red wine in the hotel couldn't compare to the cheap products produced by modern industrial assembly lines in Ning Feng's eyes.

There are huge differences between the two in terms of craftsmanship, technology, hygiene, etc.

Even if it's popular, the "traditional" method isn't necessarily better.

The world of the past was the same; it's not worth longing for.

With a meaningful look, Ning Feng shifted his gaze, staring at the reflection of his eyes in the red wine, and said:

"I only guessed some of his little secrets and then tentatively made some negotiations. I never expected it to be so generous."

secret?

Understanding Chu Yu's gaze, Ning Feng smiled and nodded, patiently explaining:

"Well, it's a secret that's neither too big nor too small, though perhaps it's something he can't let others know."

"On the surface, he's just a hotel owner. Even if he has connections with some local thugs, his real background isn't that strong."

Chu Yu frowned even deeper as he began to ponder Ning Feng's words.

This is a very reasonable speculation.