Demon, don't come any closer!

Chapter 13 was truly an epic battle.

Controlling ordinary mice is not too difficult.

But to make them express themselves with such lifelike detail, as if they were alive.

This is a difficult task, since they are not demons and have not awakened true intelligence, so they need the demon rats by their side to be controlled quickly.

This cunning rat demon not only created so many rats that were indistinguishable from the real ones, but also had a fake body issuing commands to conceal its true whereabouts.

The reason why Chief Constable Wang suffered repeated defeats was not because they lacked ability, but because this demonic rat was too cunning.

But this time, he encountered someone who was meticulous and even more shameless, and all his methods seemed rather naive.

Layer upon layer of preparation, step by step, all the pretense and sweet talk were for the sake of launching a sneak attack.

The punch was swift and powerful, striking the ground.

Dirt flew everywhere, piercing the ground and hitting the demon rat hidden beneath. A muffled groan escaped its lips; despite its best efforts to hold back, the demon rat couldn't help but let out a sound.

After achieving a decisive victory, the natural course of action would be to strike while the enemy is weakened and finish him off.

The demon rat is skilled at burrowing underground. If you can't interrupt it, it's easy for the demon rat to escape. If you suffer this loss this time, it will be impossible to repeat the same trick next time.

The second punch landed, faster and more powerful.

The Health Preservation Technique consists of only three punches, which are simple and easy to understand and easy to learn, but difficult to master. If it weren't for the effects of the Spirit Serpent Blood Transformation Pill, Dou Changsheng would never have been able to achieve a breakthrough in his entire life.

But after breaking through this barrier, the true power of the health preservation technique finally began to show. These three simple punches were a set of fist techniques that combined power and speed, and could be perfectly linked together.

The second punch was half again as fast and half again as powerful.

The three punches form a combo; if executed perfectly, the third punch will have doubled both speed and power.

Without any fancy moves, Dou Changsheng kept punching the ground, one punch after another. He didn't know how many punches he threw before he stopped, panting heavily and sweating profusely.

Wiping the sweat from his forehead, Dou Changsheng glanced at the other rats, who had long since scattered, clearly having broken free from the control of the Seven Illusions of the Serpent Steps. Dou Changsheng didn't care about this.

After pausing for a while, Dou Changsheng began digging with his bare hands. In no time, he had dug out the demon rat's corpse. Looking at the mangled flesh, Dou Changsheng was very satisfied.

In this battle, Dou Changsheng also realized his shortcomings. His first few punches were somewhat methodical, but the rest were basically wild and chaotic.

If it weren't for the successful sneak attack that severely injured the demon rat with the previous punches, leaving it powerless to resist, the outcome of this battle would have been very uncertain.

Dou Changsheng paused briefly to summarize the battle, changed his clothes, and finally, carrying the corpse of the demon rat, began to walk towards the location of Constable Wang and the others.

At the same time, he began to check the mission details. He was also very curious about how the kill of the target was determined.

[Mission Complete!]

[Congratulations, host, you have obtained the Spirit Serpent Blood Transformation Pill.]

[Spirit Serpent Blood Transformation Pill: Grade 9. Effects: Enhances Qi and blood, softens the waist and limbs. Note: Originating from the Holy Mountain Palace, it was crafted for the royal family of the Sun and Moon Demon Court and was specially made for the palace dancers.]

Another Spirit Serpent Blood Transformation Pill. Dou Changsheng was satisfied with this reward. Dou Changsheng was not stupid. He could naturally tell that there was a big problem with the health cultivation technique he was practicing. If he continued to break through in the future, he would probably need not only talent, but also various pills to help him.

The health preservation secrets are related to the Sun and Moon Demon Court, and their origins are truly astonishing—this is not a good thing. Where in the world are there so many good things to be had that only you can snag a bargain, while others cannot?

The fiery red light dispelled the hazy night, and shadows stretched out, like twisted demons.

Head Constable Wang spotted Dou Changsheng from afar and immediately strode over to greet him. He spotted the demon rat Dou Changsheng was carrying, his eyes narrowed, and he paused slightly.

This scene was something that Constable Wang never expected.

I thought that it would be quite good if Dou Changsheng could even exchange a few words with the other party.

Even in Wang the constable's heart, he did not believe that it would succeed, believing that even if it failed, only an outsider would die, and it would have nothing to do with him.

It was precisely because he didn't think it was a good idea, but because of the county magistrate, that Chief Constable Wang dared to speak so arrogantly and directly give the other party, Chen Family Village, one-tenth of their incense money.

Wang, the head constable, believed that Dou Changsheng would die soon, so giving him more money wouldn't be a loss. He sent Dou Changsheng here overnight so that he could ask the magistrate for help after Dou Changsheng died. He was very shrewd in his little scheme.

But no one expected Dou Changsheng to succeed, which put Head Constable Wang in a very difficult position. Chen Family Village had lost a tenth of its incense money; the loss was too great.

Especially regarding the preparation of drinks and food, Constable Wang didn't actually do any of it; he was just saying it on purpose in front of Dou Changsheng. Who would serve a nobody who was about to die?

Chief Constable Wang winked at a constable holding a torch nearby. The constable understood immediately, and Chief Constable Wang rushed forward, praising, "Brother Dou, you are truly skilled!"

"The demons that so many of us couldn't defeat, Brother Dou easily slew them. We are truly ashamed."

Head Constable Wang looked down at the demon rat and spoke again, "Brother Dou, you have done a great job in subduing the demon this time. Could you please tell me how you did it?"

"The demon rat was so cunning, yet Brother Dou managed to eliminate it. It must have been a truly spectacular battle of wits and courage."

Constable Wang began to curry favor, deliberately trying to get Dou Changsheng to recount his heroic deeds in order to buy time and finish preparing the food and drinks. Now that Dou Changsheng had killed the demon rat, his status was naturally different.

They weren't cannon fodder deliberately pushed out by County Magistrate Cui Shuyu, but rather genuinely capable underworld heroes.

Those who dare to do business with demons, which one of them is a good person? Of course, Constable Wang didn't want to offend such a ruthless person. But Constable Wang never expected that what he thought would hit Dou Changsheng's sore spot and make him proudly recount his heroic deeds would actually backfire.

How did you kill the demon rat?

They attract attention by dressing as women, then flatter them, and finally resort to a despicable sneak attack.

How so?

Not only would I be killed if I said it out loud, but I'd also ruin my reputation.

Women's clothing can have a huge impact on later generations, let alone in a feudal society like this.

Dou Changsheng was stunned for a moment, then without blushing or panting, he began to make up a story: "I kindly stepped forward, intending to have a good talk with the demon rat and persuade him to do good. As the saying goes, 'Put down the butcher's knife and become a Buddha on the spot.' But I never expected their shameful sneak attack. Hundreds of demon rats suddenly appeared, like a tidal wave, rushing towards me from all directions."

"Its momentum is earth-shattering, like a falling galaxy from the heavens."