This is what an immortal should be like

Chapter 29 What the hell?

By the water's edge, everyone decided how to ambush, and then each walked towards their designated positions.

However, perhaps because they knew they really had to spend the night outside, Lu Jing saw that many people in the crowd were a little absent-minded, and even some of the yamen runners in the government office kept looking towards Wuling City.

When they first started leaving the city, Lu Jing led the crowd, and they seemed to be in high spirits. But after all the commotion, they split up and started to look lazy, especially those outside the yamen.

Lu Jing looked at the sun in the west and roughly understood what was going on.

At most in another hour, the sun will set and the sky will get dark. Many people thought that they were just here to inspect before sunset and make some noise. After all, this is how the government often does business.

Living in such an era, Lu Jing is naturally accustomed to it, but in such an era, there are also people who have ideals.

Lu Jing didn't know why he felt depressed. Looking at those people walking around and whispering to each other, he couldn't help but roar.

"and many more!"

The people who had already dispersed stopped and turned to look at Lu Jing in confusion.

Just when someone wanted to ask Captain Lu what was going on, Lu Jing spoke first.

"I know that you don't have much confidence, and I also understand that you want to go home early.

This gang has already killed seven people, seven lives! Even if they are just idlers, they are still our Wuling people! The murderers haven't left yet, and no one wants anything to happen to the people of our hometown.
If we catch this evil bandit and spread the news, the evildoers will not dare to come to our Wuling!

I won’t say much about my brothers in the yamen, but since you have come to help, you must have good intentions. I, Lu Jing, have only practiced some martial arts and am valued by the county magistrate. I am not a great figure, but I am also from Wuling!
"Today we have a chance to apprehend the murderer. I promise that if he shows up, I will fight him first. I implore you all to give it your all! Afterwards, I will also ask for a reward for your contributions!"

He originally wanted to scold him, but it turned out like this. These words made Lu Jing himself excited. At the end of his words, he bowed and saluted to everyone.

To be honest, the others were a little stunned when they heard this, but then they couldn't help but feel excited.

"Captain Lu, there's no need to be so polite!" "Well, since you're so sincere, I, Zhang, will definitely keep you company tonight!"

"Don't worry, Captain Lu, we will definitely work hard tonight!"

"Me too!" "Then should we still hide like we just said?"

"When it comes to ambushes, we hunters are the best."

"That's right, you and I, the beasts in the mountains have the most sensitive senses. Those thieves are similar. When you are hiding, you can't look too hard. You have to suppress your breath."

"How do I suppress this?" "Well, to put it simply, just think of yourself as a blade of grass, just like the flowers and plants around you."

"How can a man be a grass?"

"Why are you so stupid? What they said is to stay calm and composed, without any joy or sorrow!"

"Hey, it's not just that. Those beasts are very cunning. Today the wind is blowing out from the mountains. It's the right time. We discovered this place first and used it to ambush. It's a geographical advantage. Then, as my uncle said, you have to suppress your popularity."

"what?"

"Hey, hey, we're trying to catch criminals, not hunt wild animals!"

"Almost, about the same."

The emotions of the crowd were obviously aroused. Although human life is not worthless these days, it is rare for government officials to speak so frankly and passionately. So why not try our best to accompany them?

It is said that people's hearts are no longer as they used to be, but if one can punish evildoers and get rewarded, who wouldn't want to do that?

After the crowd dispersed again and the deployment was fine-tuned, Lu Jing really kept his promise and hid in the front position.

And this time, the spirit and energy of the crowd when they left were obviously different.
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The sun gradually set. There was still sunlight on the other side of the mountain, but the distant Wuling City was already shrouded in the shadow of the western ridge.

The area near the riverbank had long since become quiet, and the overturned area had roughly returned to its original state, as if nothing had happened.

When it comes to ambush, the old hunters who were originally there to assist became the instructors, and they used methods including going against the wind, covering with grass, and covering with soil.

Time passed little by little, and after more than an hour, the sun in the distance had already set, and only the sunset glow remained on the horizon.

The nearby paths, riverbanks and other places also quickly became dark.

Gradually, the sounds of small animals around became more frequent. After the noise of insects and birds, the croaking of frogs became the main melody.

Amidst the cacophony of sounds from nature, only a group of people who wanted to catch the criminals remained silent, even having to hold their urine.

The only difficulty is holding down the dogs, but the hunters have their own ways.

The government was so determined to eliminate the evil for the people, and the other people involved also really showed their attitudes, which in turn influenced the other police officers.

During the waiting process, at first when the sun was still shining, there were still a few pedestrians passing by, and naturally no one noticed the people in ambush.

But after sunset, it feels like the real wilderness here.

Because of the recent murders, there might have been a few people passing through the road at night, but once it gets dark, no one dares to walk.

Lu Jing and a few people with good martial arts skills lay down beside the hunters, while the others stayed further away. From their position on the mound, they could see the river beach, which was only twenty steps away.

Looking up at the sky, the light clouds did not completely block the moon, but the stars were difficult to see. On a night like this, the visibility was definitely not very high.

Having waited for such a long time, Lu Jing, although patient, could not help feeling a little annoyed. He looked at the hunters around him and found that some of them were breathing evenly and lying in a comfortable position, while some were simply lying down, more like they were sleeping than lying in ambush.

The dogs all lay on the ground, wagging their tails from time to time, but if they wagged too much, they would be slapped by their owners.

The croaking of frogs has drowned out many other noises. Many people in ambush cannot even notice the presence of others except for a few companions around them. They only know the approximate direction. They have the illusion that they have been forgotten in the wilderness and that others have left.

This feeling is very uncomfortable, and you can only rest in the second half of the night.

These days it takes a lot of luck to catch a criminal, but at least everyone is holding a grudge tonight!

I don’t know how much time has passed, but many people have already relaxed. This is not real laziness, but fatigue caused by long-term high concentration.

But before I knew it, the croaking of frogs around me became quieter, and gradually the surroundings became very quiet.

The hunters resting around Lu Jing were all refreshed. The one lying down immediately turned over carefully and gently stroked the goshawk on his shoulder.

God is watching over us tonight, maybe we will see what we are waiting for!

When Lu Jing saw the hunters' reactions, he inexplicably felt this way in his heart. He rubbed his eyes and stared at the area of key concern on that side.

After a while, Lu Jing frowned slightly, as if something was jumping out from the small valley in the distance.

The ambush was near a road near the county town's outskirts, while the direction of the small valley led to the real mountains and wilderness, marking the boundary between the forest and the human activity area. The thing that emerged was moving quickly, like a shadow in the moonlight, approaching the road ahead. Soon, it seemed as if a figure was walking towards the end of the road with a swaying gait.

When I got closer, it actually looked like a woman?

Was she just an ordinary person? Why would she be walking alone on such a secluded road at night? And in a place where a murder had recently occurred?

So she was the one who just came out from the other side of the valley? Am I dazzled?

Everyone who saw the woman had similar doubts in their minds. After all, it was night, and it was hard to say whether they were mistaken.

"Woo."

Even though the four-browed dog next to the hunter was wearing a muzzle, it let out a threatening growl, and the other dogs also felt a little out of control.

The sound was very soft, but the movement naturally attracted the attention of Hunter and Lu Jing, but at this moment they could only try their best to comfort them.

But when the woman was only a dozen steps away from the riverbank, she suddenly stopped. Her originally straight body suddenly hunched over in a strange way, and she stretched her neck to look around.

It felt like I was wondering about something.

Lu Jing looked at the people around him and the hunters; they all had frowns on their faces.

Something is wrong, I always feel like something is wrong!

This seemed to be what the woman was thinking. The next moment, she seemed to be suddenly startled, and she turned around and rushed in the direction she came from. Her speed was astonishing.

In any era, an official with ideals and ambitions would instinctively become suspicious of someone if he saw him suddenly run away in front of him.

At this moment, Lu Jing's mind was as fast as lightning, and it seemed that a lot of information was connected in an instant.

The scholar who was having a tryst with a woman but was robbed, the four dead robbers, their tragic deaths, the missing woman, and the woman who was now extremely skilled.
Suddenly, Lu Jing had an idea and grasped something that he had been ignoring.

Who says women can’t be murderers?
At this moment, Lu Jing shouted out almost subconsciously.

"This person may be the murderer. Catch her—"

As soon as the shout came, the hunter was the first to untie the hunting dog.

"Woof woof woof woof" "Woof woof woof"

Several dogs rushed out like the wind, followed by Lu Jing and several other skilled people. The people who were ambushing in other positions also became excited and jumped out shouting to chase after them.

"Where are you going——" "Little thief, stay here——"

"Still want to run?" "Catch him——"

The crowd's excited shouts shook the sky, and the originally quiet wilderness suddenly felt like it was bustling with people. Waves of anger rose with the roars.
"Wow——"

The woman let out a strange, inhuman cry and ran away even faster, but the hound was just astonishingly fast.

The fastest four-browed dog had already rushed close to the woman and bit her leg directly.

"Woohoo~"

"Wow wow wow——"

After this bite, the woman looked as if she had been bitten into a deformed state in the eyes of Lu Jing and others. She shrank horrifically, kicked the dog away with a strange cry, and rushed forward again.

What the hell is this?

With this thought in mind, Lu Jing moved at the fastest speed, using his light body skills to the limit, and rushed to the vicinity of the thing together with the four-browed dog and other dogs that pounced on it again.

"Boom~" "Boom~" "Boom~".
The sound of a bowstring came from the distance. It was the hunter drawing his bow and shooting. In the dim light, the sound of the arrow breaking through the air seemed to be passing by Lu Jing.

Although the arrow did not hit the target, it obviously made the creature panic for a while. Several dogs pounced on it directly, making canine tearing and fighting sounds.

And Lu Jing was even close enough.

When he got here, with the help of moonlight, Lu Jing could see more clearly. He actually saw that the thing covered with clothes had a ghostly face, which frightened him so much that his heart was pounding.

Not a human! A monster? A ghost?

No matter who you are, you are the one we are going to catch today!
Lu Jing also became furious. Ferocity replaced fear, and he strode towards his target at great speed. As he roared, the ring-handled broadsword behind him was unsheathed with a "clang".

The next moment, the knife ring broke through the air with a "wuwuwu" sound and slashed straight towards the target.

"Take my knife——"

The knife flashed, and blood appeared!
"what--"

The terrifying screams exploded into waves of sound.

Lu Jing, who was closest to him, felt dizzy and couldn't help but cover his ears. Several skilled fighters who followed him fell down one after another.
Several dogs were so distressed that they rolled over with their mouths loose, and the people chasing them from a distance also couldn't help but hold their ears.
When everyone recovered, they saw only a strange figure disappearing in the distance. Lu Jing saw clearly that at the moment of disappearance, the ghostly face, with a double image, stared at him with resentment.
Even those who had the energy to spare forgot to chase for a moment, obviously frightened by the inhuman movement just now.

But after they reacted, no one showed any intention of chasing into the mountain.
Even Lu Jing is just a human being with flesh and blood, so he would feel fear as well. Although the others did not directly confront the thing, they were all frightened a lot.

Soon a crowd gathered.

"Captain Lu, are you okay?" "What was that just now?"

"It doesn't look like a human."

Everyone was either pale or terrified, and some even had tinnitus in their ears. Some people had just gotten up.

Lu Jing felt the worst. He was the closest to the person and his head was aching. He also felt like vomiting and he could only hold on by holding his breath.

Several hunters squatted down and looked at the dog on the ground with great discomfort.

"Tiger, chasing the wind" "Big Crow."

There were five dogs in total, four of which were already dead. The leading four-browed dog was not in a good condition at the moment, and could only be said to be still breathing.
The next day, all the people who participated in the ambush yesterday had returned to the city, and the other team also learned about what happened to Lu Jing last night.

Many people followed Lu Jing to the county government morgue to re-examine the bodies.

Looking at the corpses with their necks torn open and thinking about what happened last night, everyone felt a chill in their hearts.

The murderer is not a human, he is most likely a monster!
(End of this chapter)