Legendary Person: I brought my skills back to reality!

Crimson eyes moved slowly in the darkness, like two burning will-o'-the-wisps. Xu Hao felt a chill run down his spine, and the talisman in his hand trembled slightly. Shi Shaowei whispered, "Be careful, it's coming!"

It's hard to say how strong they are, but their appearance alone is better than the Skeleton Elf!

Before he could finish speaking, a dark figure shot out like lightning, heading straight for the two of them. Shi Shaowei reacted quickly, dodging the attack with a sidestep, and at the same time, he waved his right hand, sending a golden light through the air, striking the dark figure directly.

Xu Hao barely managed to steady himself, and upon closer inspection, he couldn't help but gasp. That wasn't a humanoid creature at all; it was clearly a monster composed of countless black feathers! Its body constantly shifted, sometimes resembling a human, sometimes a bird, utterly bizarre.

"What the hell is this thing?" Xu Hao exclaimed.

Shi Shaowei said in a deep voice, "Be careful, this thing can split into two!" As soon as he finished speaking, the dark shadow suddenly split into seven or eight smaller dark shadows, scattering in all directions. They were exactly the same as the black mist that Shi Shaowei had crushed with one hand in the hospital.

Xu Hao felt a blur before his eyes and was instantly surrounded. He took out his talismans but didn't know how to deal with them. At this moment, he hadn't learned the Soul Fire Talisman and didn't have the ability to attack from a distance.

He silently tried to use his poison technique, but it was ineffective.

Just then, a dark figure suddenly lunged at his face, and Xu Hao instinctively slapped the talisman on it.

With a "snap," the dark figure instantly turned into a wisp of green smoke and vanished.

The system then notified me: Experience points +100

Huh? !

Before Xu Hao could even catch his breath, several more dark figures pounced. Xu Hao used the skills he'd honed in the game world, dodging and weaving, and managed to handle them.

"Experience +100, experience +100, experience +100, experience +100, experience +100. Congratulations on leveling up."

Huh? This is actually pretty good!

Several hundred experience points would take ten or twenty minutes to kill in the Skull Cave, but here, three to five minutes is enough.

NICE!

After dismissing the few black mists, Xu Hao looked at Shi Shaowei.

The battle on Shi Shaowei's side was becoming increasingly fierce. He moved like lightning, constantly dodging the encirclement of shadowy figures, while his hands swung, radiating golden light. These golden lights were like sharp swords, slicing through the air with a piercing whistle, and bursting into blinding light when they struck the shadowy figures. However, these shadowy figures seemed endless, quickly reforming after being dispersed.

Sweat beaded on Shi Shaowei's forehead, and his breathing became rapid. His movements were still nimble, but noticeably slower than before. A dark shadow brushed past his arm, leaving a bloody gash.

Xu Hao stood aside, carefully observing the battle. He secretly estimated that Shi Shaowei's strength was roughly equivalent to a level 20 warrior in the game. The golden light looked incredibly powerful, but its actual effect was similar to a basic offensive sword technique.

Seeing that Shi Shaowei was struggling more and more, Xu Hao did not rush to help. He currently lacked powerful attack skills, and intervening rashly would only make things worse. Instead, he seized this rare opening and quickly brought up the system interface.

A familiar prompt appeared: "Do you want to learn the skill: Soul Fire Rune? Yes or no?"

Finally, today has come! Without the slightest hesitation, Xu Hao silently said in his heart, "Yes!"

A warm current immediately surged into his mind, and Xu Hao felt as if he had instantly grasped some mysterious method.

"Watch how this humble Taoist priest vanquishes demons today!" Xu Hao pulled out a fire talisman, preparing to slap it onto the monster's face.

Just then, a piercing cry suddenly came from deep within the orphanage. The sound was filled with pain and despair, sending chills down one's spine.

"Oh no!" Shi Shaowei's expression changed drastically. "There are still children in the orphanage!!"

Xu Hao shouted, "Saving lives is the priority!"

Shi Shaowei nodded, a resolute glint in his eyes. He took out a golden bell from his pocket and shook it vigorously. Instantly, a beam of golden light shot into the sky, enveloping the entire orphanage.

The shadowy figures seemed greatly agitated, letting out piercing screams as they retreated deeper into the orphanage. Seizing the opportunity, Shi Shaowei shouted, "Xu Hao, come with me!"

The two ran frantically until they finally arrived at the orphanage's main hall. The scene before them was horrifying: seven or eight children lay on the floor, pale-faced and barely breathing. In the center of the hall, a huge, dark shadow hovered, constantly draining the children's life force.

"Beast!" Shi Shaowei roared, his hand blazing with golden light, like a sharp sword piercing straight into the heart of the dark figure.

Seeing the children's miserable state, Xu Hao felt a surge of anger.

Soul Fire Rune! Go!!

The talisman transformed into a beam of red light, which shone brightly against Shi Shaowei's golden light, striking directly into the eyes of the dark figure.

This kid has a secret weapon?! With a formidable enemy at hand, Shi Shaowei didn't have time to think further.

The dark figure let out a deafening scream, its body contorting and deforming. It retreated rapidly, disappearing in an instant.

The moment the shadowy figure vanished, the chilling atmosphere in the hall dissipated abruptly. Xu Hao felt a warm current flow through his body, as if he had been jolted awake from a nightmare. He took a deep breath; a lingering smell of decay still remained in the air, causing him to frown involuntarily.

"Quickly, check on the children!" Shi Shaowei's deep voice interrupted Xu Hao's thoughts.

The two quickly split up. Xu Hao knelt beside the nearest little girl, his fingers trembling as he probed her carotid artery. The faint pulse relieved him, but the little girl's pale face and cold skin made his heart tighten again.

“He’s still alive, but the situation is very serious.” Xu Hao looked up at Shi Shaowei.

Shi Shaowei frowned deeply and gritted his teeth, saying, "This damned thing! It's harming children! We have to smash it today!"

Xu Hao interrupted him: "Now is not the time to pursue, we need to save them quickly!"

Shi Shaowei snapped out of his daze and nodded. He quickly pulled out his walkie-talkie and urgently said into the microphone, "Medical team, enter immediately! Repeat, medical team, enter immediately! The situation is urgent, prepare the ambulance!"

No sooner had the words been spoken than hurried footsteps sounded outside the hall. A team of medical staff in white coats filed in, pushing stretchers and various medical equipment.

Xu Hao stood up, making way for the medical staff. He looked at their busy figures, his heart filled with mixed emotions. The battle just moments before was still vivid in his mind; the feeling of being on the brink of death sent chills down his spine. But what he found even harder to accept was that these innocent children had become the monster's prey.

What Lao Shi said is true. No matter what you are, if you harm children, you deserve to die!

Shi Shaowei walked up to him and patted him on the shoulder. "This is the meaning of our existence," he said in a deep voice, "to protect the innocent and eliminate these evil beings."

Xu Hao looked up at Shi Shaowei and saw a resolute flame burning in the other's eyes. That determination infected Xu Hao, and he took a deep breath and nodded.

Brother Shi! I'm in!!