Chapter 20

Ning Yue had no interest in engaging in conversation, he just coldly watched the fire dragon coil and circle. The monsters that the people led by Ma Yuan had transformed into could no longer withstand the fire dragon's tyranny, their bodies collapsing one by one, burning into huge torches. In just a few minutes, they were all reduced to ashes by the fire dragon.

Ning Yue's expression was very grim, muttering to himself, "Where did these kinds of people come from, so reckless and fearless? But for this guy to be able to control the Zhang Mo as his subordinates, he's not simple at all."

Sweat dripped down Han Wu's forehead. Ning Yue didn't care about anything, but he knew that many of these people had significant identities. The most important, of course, was Ma Yuan, the son of a provincial official. If the official's son suddenly died under mysterious circumstances, disappearing without a trace while out playing, there would be no way to explain it.

More serious than this was the fact that Ning Yue, who looked like a middle school student, and the guy who could turn everyone into monsters, were clearly not human. They were beyond his reach.

Ning Yue had killed Ma Yuan and the others without hesitation. Would he kill him too? Han Wu had no idea. His usually sharp mind was now in a state of confusion, not knowing what to do.

Ning Yue casually killed Ma Yuan and the others, then suddenly smiled lightly and said to Han Wu, "You've seen all this. Do you think anyone would believe you if you told them?"

Han Wu shook his head. If someone told him this, he wouldn't believe it either.

Ning Yue asked again, "Can you explain to certain people and escape from that person's hands? He manipulated Ma Yuan and the others to kill me, but failed and had his Zhang Mo killed by me. He won't know what happened here, but he will definitely come to you soon and force you to tell him what happened today."

Han Wu, being a smart person, immediately knelt down, almost hugging Ning Yue's legs, and respectfully said, "I hope the land god can give Han Wu a way out."

Ning Yue laughed and said, "You're a smart person. I'll give you a way out. Join me and become a Yin soldier! If you agree, I'll take care of the Ma Yuan incident for you. As for that person, I'm going to deal with him anyway. You can be a decoy."

Han Wu didn't hesitate for a moment and immediately replied, "I am willing to join your ranks. Although Han Wu hasn't read much, I know what can and cannot be done. I will make the land god satisfied."

Ning Yue smiled, spread his fingers, and casually grabbed some black smoke from the ashes of Ma Yuan and the others. He kneaded the black smoke into a round black bead.

Ning Yue casually placed the black bead in Han Wu's palm and said, "The Zhang Mo this guy controlled is a very rare demon in the dark world, with multiple special abilities. I killed the Zhang Mo that possessed everyone, condensed the residual soul power, and refined this life soul. If you want it, I can give it to you."

Han Wu hesitated slightly, then bit his teeth and said, "I want it!"

Ning Yue actually had no intention of forcing him. He had no interest in the life soul refined from the Zhang Mo's residual soul, so he just asked casually. Han Wu misunderstood, thinking Ning Yue wanted to control him. Feeling he had no choice, he agreed straightforwardly, treating it as a step up in his submission.

If Ning Yue knew what he was thinking, he would have been both amused and exasperated. The gap between their levels was too great, and their thoughts couldn't align. Ning Yue didn't care whether Han Wu truly submitted, as he had countless ways to make Han Wu obedient or easily crush this underworld boss. He didn't need any control methods; power was the greatest method, and he didn't need any other means.

Ning Yue casually pressed the black bead into Han Wu's shoulder, and a surge of soul power erupted in Han Wu's body. However, under the constraint of a more powerful force, the soul power quickly settled in Han Wu's shoulders.

Ning Yue smiled and said, "This life soul is called 'Yin Chu.' With a little practice, you can activate its power, extending at least two and up to eighteen tentacles from your shoulders. These tentacles can be used in battle and can also transfer bodily sensations. In the dark world, they are highly sought after by nobles, wealthy merchants, and powerful figures, and are very hard to obtain even with money and power."

Han Wu didn't understand at first, but when he thought about the name of the life soul, he couldn't help but show a sly smile. However, he quickly composed himself and asked more respectfully, "May I ask, land god, what is a life soul?"

Ning Yue shrugged slightly and said, "All strange abilities come from the soul of life. A life soul is a special entity that condenses soul power and combines it with a certain strange law, solidifying a specific ability. It exists between energy and matter. For beings with a life soul, it is more like a special organ of the body."

Ning Yue glanced at the confused Han Wu and couldn't help but laugh, "If you can't understand, just think of it as something like the Golden Core, Primordial Spirit, Demon Seed, Dao Embryo, Talisman, or Magic Program in web novels. The functions are roughly similar."

Han Wu nodded, though he still didn't fully understand, he didn't intend to ask further.

Ning Yue dismissed the dimensional battlefield, waved at Han Wu, and just as the battlefield disappeared, he raised his voice, "Someone will contact you later. Just do as they say, and you'll be fine."

Ning Yue didn't want Han Wu to disturb his dinner with Lu Wenyin. When he returned to the private room and sat down, the restaurant had already started serving the dishes.

Lu Wenyin asked with some concern, "What did they say to you?"

Ning Yue grinned and said, "I used some means to make them completely forget that they ever met us today. So, what they said doesn't matter. However, we can go look at the house tomorrow. I suddenly feel like I'm starting to keep a mistress before even getting married."

Lu Wenyin grabbed the chopsticks in front of her and threw them at Ning Yue, half angry and half teasing, "You want a mistress? Men are fine, but not women..."