Lu Mingfei, why are you slaying dragons if you're not involved!

Chapter 34 is about the locator; I installed a locator!
Chu Zihang took out his phone, glanced at some message (it seemed to take a little longer than usual), and then put it back in his pocket.

Lu Mingfei swayed uncomfortably. He had already taken off his down jacket, but he still felt a little breathless.

The heating in the building is on too high.

The interior of Xishan Villa certainly has modern electronic equipment, but it is well disguised to fit the ancient style of decoration.

The essence of such high-end entertainment clubs lies in the seemingly understated exterior but luxurious interior, rather than in actual suffering.

To say the heating is on high enough is just to say it's hot enough, but not to the point where people feel suffocated.

However, probably due to the torrential rain and heavy rainfall outside, the humidity in the air, which should be dry in winter, has risen sharply to almost off the charts.

The moisture was almost too saturated; Lu Mingfei could even see a faint white mist in the air, and tiny water droplets condensed on the wooden walls, leaving his hands wet to the touch.

If he hadn't been so sure he couldn't find it, Lu Mingfei would have even suspected that there was a well-hidden humidifier running at maximum power every so often.

High temperature and high humidity are typical characteristics of "southern wind/plum rain season", making people feel as hot and humid as if they were in a steamer!
However, this is just a minor discomfort caused by the environment, which is still bearable.

Lu Mingfei felt fortunate that they had arrived just in time.

The interior of "West Mountain Villa" didn't have the eerie atmosphere he perceived from the outside; instead, it was brightly lit and perfectly normal. If it weren't for the off-the-charts humidity, it would be considered tranquil and peaceful.

As they walked toward their destination, they frequently encountered beautiful young waitresses in cheongsams. These waitresses were energetic, able to walk and jump, and even a little breathless, all wearing polite, service-oriented smiles.

If something bad had happened, they probably wouldn't be so calm.

Lu Mingfei simply couldn't believe that anyone could have such a strong work ethic!
"They seem to be alright?"

Lu Mingfei muttered.

Chu Zihang didn't say anything; he just walked briskly, clutching his long black tennis bag in his hand.

Lu Mingfei already knew what kind of murder weapon was hidden inside, but he had never seen Chu Zihang pull it out. He imagined it must be quite imposing and fierce... but he would rather not see it tonight.

The sudden ringing of the telephone made them pause in their tracks.

Chu Zihang took out his phone and started walking again. He glanced at the caller ID and his heart tightened.

It's mom.

The call was answered instinctively, but no sound came through.

This wasn't like his mother. With her carefree personality, if she called him, she would probably launch into a long, unbearable tirade, leaving Chu Zihang no chance to even get a word in edgewise.

The fact that there is no sound now means...

Chu Zihang listened intently, and his pace quickened, so fast that Lu Mingfei could hardly keep up.

He finally heard it.

There was actually a sound on the other end of the phone, but it had been too faint before—it was breathing, trembling, short breaths, like a reaction to seeing something too terrifying.

Now, her breathing has become more labored.

She trembled with fear, and finally uttered a hoarse, desperate plea for help.

"Son, come quick and save your mother..."

Chu Zihang's face twitched violently.

The Moon-Viewing Pavilion is now in sight.

"You wait here." Chu Zihang looked at Lu Mingfei.

"it is good."

Lu Mingfei waited obediently where he was. He was very self-aware and knew that obeying was the greatest help he could offer at the moment. Chu Zihang walked towards Lanyue Pavilion. Lu Mingfei noticed that his senior brother's golden pupils had brightened, and the burning golden pupils became even more intense, almost like two gas lamps, their light and shadow visible even from behind.

The deep chanting came from Chu Zihang's mouth, the rhythm quickening and evolving into a high-pitched singing.

The surrounding air grew increasingly hot. Lu Mingfei stared in surprise as he saw a ball of flame emerge from Chu Zihang's hand. As Chu Zihang moved forward, the flame grew larger and larger until it was as big as a person!
Was that a fireball spell cast by my senior brother? What kind of fire mage is this? Wait, what is my senior brother trying to do by casting a fireball spell now?!
Under Lu Mingfei's astonished and incredulous gaze, Chu Zihang walked to the vicinity of Lan Yue Pavilion, and then—

He threw the ball of fire in.

Then a violent explosion occurred, the huge sound was deafening, and the bright flames like welding instantly dispelled all the surrounding darkness. The shock wave generated by the explosion shattered all the glass on both sides of the enclosed bridge corridor!
Lu Mingfei lost his balance and fell to the ground, barely managing to hide in a corner. It took him a while to get up despite the ringing in his ears, and he stared blankly at the scene before him.

Almost instantly, only a few pillars and load-bearing walls remained of the Lanyue Pavilion, covered in charred black soot. Flames, like a persistent carbuncle, still clung stubbornly to everything, burning as if mixed with gasoline.

The relentless, icy rainstorm was blasted open by the terrifying force of the explosion, creating a hole. The evaporated rainwater quickly liquefied upon contact with the cold air, and the resulting burst of water vapor made it difficult to see for a moment.

"Cough, cough, cough..."

The tinnitus gradually subsided, and a piercing cough, like a broken gong, rang out amidst the clamor of the torrential rain. The large amount of moisture was finally dispersed by the rain, making it barely possible to see.

Amidst the ruins of Lanyue Pavilion, a humanoid, seemingly biological entity pried open the bricks and stones covering its body and stood up.

The reason he said "suspected creature" was because Lu Mingfei simply didn't believe that any creature could survive such an explosion... such a large building as Lanyue Pavilion could just disappear like that, what kind of monster could withstand such an explosion!

Is this Deadpool?

No wonder Senior Brother Chu said that ordinary people are hard to deal with. Lu Mingfei felt that the explosion just now was almost as powerful as an aerial bomb, but Deadpool was only charred black and could still move.
Deadpool's eyes were also golden like gas lamps. He pinched the charred scales on his body and peeled them off, revealing the dark blue flesh and blood tissue underneath.

Despite the excruciating pain, it groaned as if enjoying it, and the previously mangled flesh began to visibly heal!

Scales began to grow, and ferocious bone spurs slowly protruded from under the skin, eerie and powerful.

Chu Zihang did not take advantage of the opportunity to make a move. He was panting, and the cold raindrops fell on him, making a hissing sound as they evaporated.

He had only recently mastered the power of words, and the "Monarch's Flame" he had just unleashed had consumed too much of his strength; he would need time to recover as well.

For a moment, the two reached a strange balance, while the rain continued to fall heavily without stopping.

"I'm curious……"

Deadpool suddenly spoke, which startled Lu Mingfei. He had thought Deadpool was a mindless monster, but the voice sounded a bit like a shy young boy.

"How did you find out?"

"Mom won't let me save her."

Chu Zihang actually answered seriously, "She will make me run, run as far as possible."

That man had done the same thing before. Chu Zihang trusted his parents. No matter how unreliable or carefree they seemed in ordinary times, they would always stand up for him and wouldn't let him down when it mattered most.

They wouldn't want their son to put himself in danger to save them.

"Ha ha ha ha……"

Deadpool froze, then burst into laughter, a heart-wrenching laugh.

"But aren't you worried at all that she's still here? Ah... I see. Monsters like us would never leave a single survivor, so there's no need to worry, right?"

"Do not."

Chu Zihang shook his head, took out his phone, and spoke calmly.

"I installed a locator."

Daily progress (6998/10000)

Hmm, I haven't failed yet with 10,000 daily goals! I will keep pushing!
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