Originally, I didn't add any updates before it was published. Today is an old reader's birthday, so I'm adding a new update.
Congratulations to "Run Around When You're Full" on your birthday, happy birthday ~ ~
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Qin Ye looked up abruptly, only to see Su Feng's mouth opening and closing, but he couldn't hear a single sound. He gritted his teeth and mustered all the strength he could muster, "Do you … feel it?"
Every word he said felt like he was carrying a huge rock on his back.
Su Feng stared at him. Two seconds later, he was sure that the other party was not joking.
Then, he suddenly pulled open his clothes. This action attracted the attention of the surrounding people, but he didn't care at all. He took out a compass.
However, the needle on the compass was as steady as before.
"What do you feel?" Su Feng immediately supported Qin Ye and asked.
However, Qin Ye could only see Qin Ye's lips moving, and he couldn't hear anything else.
Thump, thump … His heartbeat sped up inexplicably. In that instant, he felt as though he had been isolated from the world.
It was even more unbearable than the previous three-day limit.
Zhou Xianlong was clearly speaking.
There were echoes coming from all directions, but he couldn't hear anything.
There were no cries of birds, no sound at all. In fact … the people around them didn't even breathe at all!
"Ghosts in broad daylight …" Arthis gnashed her teeth, "Travelling in broad daylight … There's definitely something wrong with the City of Salvation!
Actually, if I think about it, the monsters that survived the collapse of Hell would definitely have some sort of connection with one another … No matter how strong they are individually, they wouldn't be a match for the forces of the mortal realm … but if they were to join forces … "
"But why … is it that even a Hunter-class expert like Cao Youdao is able to survive for so long? And why hasn't anyone made a move on the City of Salvation?
The defenses of Insignia Province are much lower than those of Westriver Province … "
"The only answer … is that there's a problem here … Those old ghosts all know that there's a problem here … and none of them dare to come here!"
"What should we do?"
Qin Ye's hand had already crept up to his waist. Apart from him, no one else in the audience could sense that this thing … was most likely directed at him!
There was nothing on his waist, but as long as there was a real crisis, he would definitely draw his saber.
"Be prepared to run at any time."
Arthis' voice drifted through the air. But before she could even respond, a soft click suddenly echoed through the silent space that had been isolated from Qin Ye.
It was as if something had stepped on the ground.
For example … shoes.
He was hunched over, so he could clearly hear the sound coming from twenty meters behind him.
Following that, there was the sound of "tap, tap" again.
It was broad daylight and he was surrounded by living people, but it made his hands and feet feel cold.
Something … was coming this way!
Tap … tap … The sound was neither fast nor slow. Qin Ye peeked behind him, but he couldn't see anything.
"I can't see it!"
"Of course … Traveling in the day … This is at least at the level of an incarnation!
I've got it … I'll use the most ancient method … squat down and look between your legs! "
Qin Ye drew a deep breath, and his body bent even lower. His head rested against the seat in front of him, and he jerked his head back!
The next second, he almost screamed!
There were rows of seats.
Logically speaking, if one looked back, they would only be able to see feet.
And the bottom of his seat.
But … when he looked back, he didn't see any feet behind him.
Instead, he saw … another head!
It was as if there was a person lying on the back of his chair. The person was hanging upside down, in the same posture and angle, eye to eye with him!
An intense feeling of terror spread from his face to the bottom of his heart.
It was a woman.
Dead woman.
His long hair hung loosely, and his pale face was covered in purple livor mortis spots. There was nothing in his eyes, only a pair of black holes.
The distance between the two was no more than five centimeters!
Furthermore, he could see pitch-black worms crawling madly out of his mouth!
"Urgh!" He desperately covered his mouth and resumed his hunched posture.
However, at the same time, a soft voice suddenly rang out beside him.
Tap …
It stopped.
That thing … had stopped right next to him.
"T-t-t-t-t …" No matter how courageous he was, this was still the first time he had ever felt a chill run down his spine. His teeth chattered softly against each other.
He couldn't resist the urge to summon his demonhead saber. If not for the fact that Arthis was gently shaking the soul sphere in his pocket, he would have long since drawn his saber.
It was suffocating.
Out of the corner of his eye, he noticed a colourful robe.
The colors were bright, but the material was tattered, and it appeared to have been worn out for many years.
It stood stiffly right next to him.
He gulped nervously, and didn't dare to move a muscle.
The other party didn't move either. He could clearly see that there was no shadow of the other party on the floor!
One second passed … two seconds … five seconds … ten seconds.
Ten seconds felt like ten years. Then, on the eleventh second, he suddenly felt a bone-chilling aura caressing the top of his head.
The other party … was gently combing his hair.
Her slender, cold fingers ran gently across his scalp, combing through every single strand of hair. His neck stiffened, and he didn't dare to move at all.
A ghost combing his hair in broad daylight.
And in front of several Infernal Judges and hundreds of Soul Hunters!
"Haa …" He breathed through his teeth. Three seconds later, his back was drenched with sweat.
Three seconds later, the thing that had been around him suddenly vanished.
It was only then that the entire world seemed to enter his ears.
“9527，9527？
Are you alright? "When he finally snapped back to his senses, he discovered that the cultivators around him were supporting him and asking with great concern.
"I'm fine …" Qin Ye shut his eyes and leaned back into his chair. His heart was still thumping wildly.
Su Feng glanced at Qin Ye several times. It wasn't convenient for him to probe further, and he was just about to retract his hand to grab some tissues for Qin Ye when he was suddenly grabbed by Qin Ye.
Qin Ye's grip was tight, and his voice was unusually hoarse, "Tell me in detail … how did you discover the source of Yin energy?
And … how did you guys assess it … "
Su Feng's gaze flickered, and he immediately probed further, "Did you … discover something earlier?"
Qin Ye grew taciturn and nodded silently.
"But now's not the time to be talking about these things …" Su Feng coughed dryly, "Take a closer look around you …"
Qin Ye frowned and looked up, only to discover that everyone was staring at him.
Even the people on the main stage were staring at him with some measure of dissatisfaction.
"What's wrong?"
He glanced around in astonishment and asked Su Feng in a low voice, "Did something happen when I wasn't even aware of it?"
"Mr Qin." Just then, Zhou Xianlong's smiling voice rang out once more, "Why aren't you coming up yet?
Aren't you too excited to be one of the top ten investigators of the year? "
Qin Ye stood up blankly. As soon as he did so, thunderous applause erupted from all directions. His close-up image was clearly projected on the LED screen, and it was projected to thousands of households.
"So this is an investigator?" "He's quite handsome … He's a little different from what I'd imagined."
Insignia University. The television room was suddenly silent.
The student union was also suddenly silent.
Zhang Linhua stared at Qin Ye's face with his mouth agape. His first reaction was - Are you kidding me?!
His second reaction was - Godfather?
"This man …" One of the seniors who had helped Qin Ye with his admission certificate exclaimed in astonishment, "This man … is a transfer student of our academy?"
"Are you serious?!" "Are you kidding me?
There's an investigator in our academy? "
"No … I think it's true. I vaguely remember him asking me to collect something from him the other day …" "Holy shit … are we … hanging out with such an awesome person every single day?" "Which dormitory does he live in?"
Qin Ye listened to the thunderous applause around him, and his heart was in a complete mess!
What the hell is going on?!
Can you please explain it to me in detail?
Even the fear he felt just now was diluted a little. He laughed dryly and looked at the main stage awkwardly.
"Isn't it too surprising?"
The Infernal Judge's gaze was sharp, and he could tell that Qin Ye was feeling somewhat uncomfortable in his seat. Thus, he smiled faintly, "It's fine. I'll read it again."
"New Sentinel S9527. He's taken down nine hunting zones in a row last night and made an outstanding contribution to the stability of the City of Salvation. Ever since joining the Special Investigations Department, he's been diligent and hardworking.
I hereby give you a third-class merit and 20,000 merit points as a reward. "
Pa pa pa!
The applause grew even more fervent, almost as though it were pushing him towards the stage. At the same time, several gazes from the third row turned to look at the 'youngest Soul Hunter in history'.
"That's him?" A masculine and handsome man raised his eyebrows. "Why does he look so stupid?"
"Don't underestimate others." Su Feng applauded as he raised an eyebrow, "Can you do that? Nine hunting zones in one night?"
The man clapped perfunctorily. "Who knows if it's true or not? Anyway, everyone has to teach.
There will be plenty of opportunities to communicate with them, not just with me … Look at them. "
Su Feng swept his gaze across the third row.
Every single Hunter-class investigator below the age of thirty stared at Qin Ye with eyes that were filled with fighting spirit!
Su Feng shrugged his shoulders and continued to applaud absentmindedly, "It looks like … life at the First Academy of Cultivators is going to be interesting …"
Qin Ye was completely oblivious to these things.
How could he possibly be bothered to look at these things right now?
In fact, he'd even forgotten about the feeling of brushing past that terrifying existence earlier. Because an even greater terror was right in front of him!
Award …
Zhou Xianlong, two division chiefs, and a total of three Infernal Judges …
He was like a bright moon rising from the starry sky, the center of attention. Unfortunately, the moon seemed to be moving rather crookedly.
I can barely move my feet. What should I do?
Just then, Governor Gao's voice rang out, "Let's welcome Sentinel S9527 to the stage to receive his award!"
He's rushing me … he's definitely rushing me …
Qin Ye was sweating profusely, but he still had to maintain a perfect smile on his face. Arthis exclaimed from his pocket, "Hardworking?
Diligent and diligent?
Is he talking about you?
The government of the mortal realm is way too good at distorting the truth! "
"How the hell is this the time to be talking about such things?!"
Qin Ye's cheeks were aching from laughing dryly. He slowly trudged over and gritted his teeth, "I won't give the game away, will I?
I can already feel my reverence for being so close to an Infernal Judge! "
In the heat of the moment, he didn't even know what he was blabbering about.
The attack was coming too quickly, like a tornado. I can't leave the storm, and there's nowhere for me to hide …
"Bloody hell, have you ever felt reverence for me before?!"
Arthis bellowed, and then lowered her voice by three octaves, "It shouldn't be a problem. The shard of King Yanluo's Seal is Hell's number one divine artifact.
The mortal realm wouldn't be able to tell, and you even have your proof of identity as an Emissary of Hell … "
Can't you at least give me an affirmative answer at this point?!
Qin Ye's heart was stifled. Everyone on the main stage looked at him with a smile on their faces, but their gazes were all filled with the same expression - Hurry up!
What do you mean?
Dear … have you made a mistake somewhere?
I don't want to stand out like this!
Haven't you noticed that we're all different colours of fur?
I'm going to receive an award from the Special Investigations Department as an Emissary of Hell, and I'm going to be watched by three million people …