Inner Destroyer

　If you think carefully about the source of his image, it might be related to what Elaine said before, the Peacock Angel believed by the Kurds... But it's still difficult to make a conclusion based on this alone.

　"Any other clues?" Qi Xing simply used "Dominate" to reinforce the command, "Rack your brains and come up with something useful."

　This order was no casual one. Yan Zhai's face flushed purple in an instant. The irresistible divine command forced him to rack his brains and search his mind to dig out something useful from every memory cell in his brain.

　And if this was all he could provide, and he was "commanded" by God to come up with some useful clues, then the result would naturally be...

　"forget it."

　Seeing that Guitou Yanzhai was bleeding from all seven orifices and his brain was about to explode, Lin finally spoke,

　"He'll die."

　"Okay. Undo the last command."

　Then Qi Xing said.

　Guitou Yanzhai immediately collapsed half-dead.

　Qi Xing didn't know what would happen if the two "commands" conflicted. Sasa refused to directly explain the function of the "silver coins." So Qi Xing was still testing it, and obviously couldn't use innocent human subjects for testing.

　However, there are some people, such as the bastard old man in front of him who sold the witch to "True Buddhism" as a human test subject. Qi Xing doesn't mind using him as a living experimental platform at all.

　"You don't kill people, but they are accomplices of your enemies who are trying to kill you."

　Looking at the miserable Guitou Yanzhai

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　Seeing this, Qi Xing curled his lips.

　"I know." Lin nodded lightly, his tone calm, "But I don't like people dying in front of me."

　"It's not an absolute bottom line, nor is it some Batman-like obsession?" Qi Xing raised an eyebrow and asked jokingly, "I just don't like it?"

　"Yes." Lin replied decisively, "What's wrong with that?"

　At this point, she actually sighed: "Many people arbitrarily impose their ideals on me, and then arbitrarily become disappointed in me... I hate this. I've always just done what I want."

　"I understand. There's nothing wrong with that."

　Qi Xing finally couldn't help but grin, that smile contained a bit of self-mockery, but also a bit of... relief.

　"I'm the same anyway. I have no right to say anything about you."

　Lin was slightly startled by these words. But Qi Xing was speaking the truth.

　"I actually like boys' comics too... Well, that doesn't seem quite right. I think I prefer heroic protagonists."

　Qi Xing spoke casually, but his voice didn't sound like a joke anymore.

　"In the past, at least four or five years ago, I was still trying to be a hero, not someone who used my power to torture the bad guys and make them suffer; cut off their balls and made them fear me more than they feared the bad guys... Can you believe it?"

　"But I later discovered that being a hero is actually very tiring. If you let a comic book hero continue to fight an endless battle in the quagmire of evil for ten years, without any obvious evil boss, without an enemy that could end the story and make the world a better place by defeating it...they might also start to wonder what they are doing."

　There are actually quite a few people in the world who are willing to stand up and act as heroes.

　But the number of people who can wipe it diligently and prevent it from getting dusty is much smaller.

　“I reflect on this question often.”

　Last month, when Samael mocked Qi Xing in the Sistine Chapel, he had already commented on his mentality. Qi Xing had already admitted it then.

　Ultimately, he simply acts on his own whims, doing what he "want to do." He doesn't even possess the same high degree of kindness as Rin. He acts out of fear, anger, and even a touch of contempt.

　A superman is someone who does good things and feels happy when he sees others happy.

　Captain Marvel is a person who is happy when he does what he thinks is good and realizes the justice in his heart.

　In reality, there are many people who work as doctors or firefighters and save lives without caring whether they are thanked or not.

　Shingorin is clearly one of these people. She does good deeds simply because she wants to. Therefore, she doesn't seek emotional feedback from the outside world, nor does she seek to gain any benefits. Kindness itself is its own reward.

　On the contrary, Qi Xing beat up those evil villains because of his "fear" and "anger" towards evil.

　"Once, as a child, I read comics because I admired heroes. Later, now, I read comics to relax and relax after killing people, to pass the time, and to rethink how I want to do things."

　The past he was talking about was something that happened in his previous life, long before Qi Xing traveled through time.

　He had once dreamed of traveling to another world, wanting to show his talents in another world full of possibilities. Unfortunately, in his previous life, Qi Xing never imagined that he would travel to such a ridiculous, quagmire, and horrific world to show his talents.

　So Qi Xing now asked, "What about you? What do you read when you read boys' comics?"

　This question made Jingorin show a somewhat subtle expression, as if he was a little embarrassed. "Me? I was halfway through studying how to hit people. Have you ever thought about knocking the enemy away like in Dragon Ball, and then continuing to hit them in mid-air?"

　Qi Xing burst out laughing.

　He had indeed thought about this style of play - after all, how cool!

　So since the first time they met, and until he heard what she said to Lingzhen, Qi Xing had always felt that Kamigorin was really someone he liked.

　For Rin, reading shonen manga wasn't about pursuing a heroic dream. It was the exact opposite of Qi Xing's past.

　Little did he know that Lin actually had some complicated thoughts about Qi Xing.

　Although Qi Xing blatantly used dark powers to torture and interrogate prisoners in front of her, this was not something Lin liked. However, due to the erroneous information previously written by the third-rate novelist Samael, "Qi Xing Dao", Lin saw Qi Xing as "a pitiful church experiment", "a demon man", "a human Shura who fought against cruel fate", and "a star of misfortune who killed countless confidantes".

　They are helpless victims who hide their tears behind a mask of smile.

　When Lin thought about how much burden Qi Xing was carrying, he couldn't help but feel sympathy.

　At the same time, he is one of the very few people in the world who can happily fight with her and understand her mentality.

　(Alas. He had no choice but to use this dark power to cruelly treat the wicked.)

　So now, while watching Qi Xing torturing the old man from Guitou's family, Lin couldn't help but think,

　(Always relying on such power... sooner or later there will be a price, right? But without it, how can he continue to fight evil?)

　Because of Sasa's random third-rate novel, Lin didn't even know that Qi Xing was already a world-class master long before he used the dark power.

　(Um?)

　So soon, based on the wrong information, Rin's thoughts quickly drifted to even stranger places.

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　(If the power of the devil is a burden to him, and he is forced to use this power he doesn't even want to fight evil, become a hero, become a star of destiny - then wouldn't it be enough for me to become stronger than him and help him fight evil?)

　Well, what a great idea!

　In Rin's simple little head, he immediately made up his mind to become stronger!

　Afterwards, since there was no more information to be gained from the Guitou family, Lin and Qi Xing immediately called in the official exorcists and arrested all those involved. Although some people resisted stubbornly during this period, the process is naturally unnecessary to elaborate.

　Not long after, everyone reunited with Elaine. After listening to what Qi Xing had interrogated, she paused for a moment before saying, "The intelligence we've gathered is too scattered. We'll need some time to reorganize it..."

　Having said that, Elaine paused, looked at Qi Xing, then looked at Lin, and looked at their current appearance and distance. She was always good at observing how Qi Xing dealt with female heroes, and she suddenly understood.

　"Since it's confirmed that the local families here are colluding with True Buddhism, staying in Aomori City is probably not a reasonable option."

　She said calmly, speaking very reasonably,

　"You are currently the target of True Buddhism. If you stay close to the Jingo family, it will be more convenient for us to look after each other."

　"For the sake of safety and mutual care, Miss Jingo, can we temporarily stay at a hot spring hotel in Xinxiang Village?"

　What Elaine is planning...it's complicated to explain.

　But Lin's broad outlines naturally didn't contain any complex thoughts. Rather, she seemed to be distracted at the moment, and it was unclear what was going on in her mind.

　After a while, she seemed to think this was a good idea and said, "Okay."

　"It's still a long time before the Mass of Christ, so I imagine many rooms will be empty."

　As she spoke, the corners of her mouth curled up slightly, and she looked - actually a little happy.

　085: Not that kind of like!

　Flying, even in the supernatural world, is not a universal skill that everyone possesses.

　For example, the Wolf Lord and Father Amos, although considered top-tier masters in the mortal world, cannot fly, and at most they can use other high-speed movement methods. For example, the Wolf Lord can transform into a giant wolf and run and jump at super-fast speeds.

　Many martial arts masters can leap high into the air, but those who can actually fly by stepping on the air are very rare.

　What about magicians? Whether they can actually fly depends on their school. Some witches, even at a low level, can fly freely with potions and brooms. Some great magicians, even at a high level, can only use clumsy methods to move quickly. This is because their school's traditions do not include flight.

　For example, if you ask a Nordic rune caster to fly, no matter how high their cultivation level, they'll probably only be able to employ indirect methods like "I'll turn myself into an eagle first, then fly," or "I'll transform myself into a flying horse first, then ride it." You ask them to soar on their own? Such a skill isn't part of their heritage, so they'll have to find a way around it.

　Furthermore, in mythology, not every deity can fly. Many require mounts, vehicles, or soaring clouds. Those who can fly without needing anything are actually very rare.

　As Zhuangzi said, the ultimate goal of "attaining the Tao" is to rely on nothing and nothing at all. Even the "wind" and "air" that seem to be "nothing" are not needed. Only then can it be said that one is free from any constraints and this is the highest state of "attaining the Tao".

　Not to mention mortals, even the vast majority of immortals and gods have not actually reached that state. This is because there is still room for "further advancement" and they have not yet reached the ultimate state of "freedom".

　Why do you say this specifically?

　——Because Qi Xing and Lin were racing to fly home.

　As a semi-immortal, Qi Xing knew three different types of flight: First, soaring through the clouds, which he naturally knew. However, most classical immortals' soaring through the clouds wasn't very fast. Qi Xing couldn't perform a somersault cloud either. Soaring through the clouds wasn't fast, its only advantage being that it saved effort and could carry people.

　Secondly, Qi Xing also understood the art of wind control described in Zhuangzi's "Xiaoyaoyou"—"As vast as the wind in the vast sky, floating and drifting as if isolated from the world." How does one actually control the wind? It involves stretching one's legs and running through the air, running incredibly fast, faster than an ordinary airplane!

　Moreover, Qi Xing had plenty of physical strength and could run in the sky like this for five days before coming down.

　It just looks a little silly.

　The last method, of course, was the lightning-speed Qi flight they usually used during battles. This method would release the lightning Qi from their bodies and fly with the speed of thunder. However, this method consumed a lot of energy and could not be sustained continuously.

　——Now, he and Kamigorin are competing in flying in the air!

　Lin spread her six flaming wings. Her flight was clean and sharp, less like a bird than an arrow, a streak of searing light piercing the night.

　As for Qi Xing? He used a simpler and more brutal method, his footsteps treading lightly, and the air seemed to form an invisible path for him. He stomped hard in mid-air, and each step was accompanied by a loud "bang bang bang" sound!

　None of them looked back.

　Because they already have enough understanding of each other's strength, there is no need to look back to confirm - that person will not be easily left behind and will definitely follow closely behind.

　Finally, Qi Xing couldn't keep up with Lin's speed just by running with the wind. So he laughed and changed his method. Thunder Qi gushed out from his body, and in an instant, his speed skyrocketed. He was like a green

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　Blue lightning flashed, and in the blink of an eye, Lin was thrown far away.

　"Isn't that the only speed you have?"

　Without looking back, he just said this and grinned.

　Lin was not willing to be outdone. She flapped her six wings at the same time, and amidst the explosion of flames, she turned into a red-gold meteor and caught up!

　Although her flying method was so violent, she looked like a lotus burning in the night sky, not at all embarrassed.

　Two rays of light—thunder and fire—intersected across the sky, chasing each other, passing through the night clouds, flying over the valleys, and passing through the night view of Aomori and the sparse stars.

　The direct flight to the Shingo family's new village was about 150 kilometers long. For these two, it was just a playful escape after work.

　Finally, the race came to an end. The two flew over Xinxiang Village. Qi Xing arrived first, but suddenly slowed down and waited for two seconds above the roof.

　Lin also folded his fire wings in time, tapped his toes lightly, and landed quietly on the ground like a spark.

　The moment they landed, they both turned their heads at the same time.

　Eyes crossed.

　"Why are you playing this kind of game with me?"

　Lin suddenly asked.

　"Because, like you, I also want to know how fast you can fly." Qi Xing answered directly, "We don't have the chance to have a serious fight for the time being, so we should at least see how each other flies."

　"Are you treating the game as a warm-up, or are you flirting?"

　"Do I look like someone who could flirt?"

　"No." Lin frowned, "How incredible."

　"You know me very well." Qi Xing smiled.

　So, to sum up, it is natural that when Ayame, the so-called maid of the Kamigo family but actually her adopted sister, saw Rin and Qixing coming back together like this, she was naturally very devastated.