It's so painful! So hard! So difficult!

Chapter 415 Tea Restaurant

"What are you eating? You're not doing any work, yet you're still eating. Are all adventurers gluttons?"

It seems that because Bai Lin and Yamashita Kanon have a closer relationship, the latter's sharp tongue has also been revealed. But Bai Lin did not show any displeasure, she just replied,

"You've done all my work, so go ahead and scold me if you want. You can even scold me a few more times."

Bai Lin licked his face and moved closer to Yamashita Kanon. Yamashita Kanon closed her eyes and turned her head away, and replied contemptuously in the attitude of a superior,

"Stop talking nonsense. I've just gotten some information about that vampire. Let's go find him now."

"Oh! You are indeed the one!"

Perhaps it was Bai Lin's seemingly overly sarcastic admiration that made Yamashita Kanon a little angry, but she said nothing. She just walked past the two of them with a fierce look on her face and headed out onto the street first. Bai Lin naturally followed him with a look of accomplishment, and Fei'er sighed before catching up.

Although she cursed harshly, Yamashita Kanon seemed to be hungry, so she chose to find a restaurant to rest. Since this was in the upper city, Bai Lin took her to a Qianhong-style tea restaurant nearby.

It can only be said that Yamashita Kanon is not only extremely powerful in terms of strength, but also has a terrifying appetite. By the time Bai Lin and Fei'er finished eating, a large number of steamers were piled up on the table in front of her.

"Hmm...this thing called Xiaolongbao is really good. Bai Lin, bring me another stack!"

"It's no surprise that Sakura people like Xiaolongbao." Bai Lin shrugged his shoulders and waited for the waiter's cart to come over and took another stack.

This tea restaurant's business model is clearly quite different from traditional Japanese restaurants. While you can order from a waiter, the food carts pushed by the waiters are the real draw. A variety of steamed dishes, fresh from the pot, wafting with fragrance, circulate around you, offering you a choice. It's like a group of bikini-clad beauties on the beach, all casting their alluring glances at you, whetting your appetite.

When she first entered the tea restaurant, Yamashita Kanon looked very reserved. As a person of high social status, she looked like she had never been to such a place before, but she also had her own pride and didn't want to lose her composure, and she didn't want to ask Bai Lin, so she just kept on—

Bai Lin eats whatever he gets.

So, Bai Lin experienced the feeling of serving food to a child. It was more like feeding a pet than raising a child. But as Yamashita Kanon ate more and more, she seemed to blend in with the atmosphere, actively asking for food and even uttering a few pleasant words.

The decor of a tea restaurant isn't luxurious, merely hygienic. But the cacophony of voices and the aroma of various foods create a tranquil and soothing atmosphere. Everyone, regardless of their mealtime, relaxes and enjoys the food. A tea restaurant offers a respite from busy life.

At least during the meal, Bai Lin could clearly sense that Yamashita Kanon was genuinely happy. Perhaps she had also become part of the atmosphere.

"Another steamer!"

"well."

In the end, the three of them ate what cost eight people, then ended their meal and headed out to the street. Honestly, the bill wasn't that high. Adding in the room fee they paid Sora yesterday... With a capable thug like Kanon Yamashita, the price was definitely worth it.

Bai Lin was thinking about it when she suddenly felt a cold touch on her arm. She turned around and saw a man in a black robe, dressed similarly to Fei'er, grabbing Bai Lin's hand.

"Hey, what are you doing—"

Just as Bai Lin was about to ask, she was pulled out directly, with a force beyond her expectations, and dragged directly into the alley near the hotel. But before she took two steps, Yamashita Kanon dodged and blocked her way.

"Who are you? You're dressed so suspiciously, you smell like a demon, and you want to take my people away. You're really brave."

Listening to Yamashita Kanon's barely threatening words, Bai Lin muttered to herself, "Why am I yours again?" But then, she took the opportunity to regain her composure. The other party hadn't attacked her directly, presumably with a purpose, so Bai Lin didn't plan to attack directly, but instead observed for a while.

“…Who are you? I just have something to do with her.”

A very cold, yet relatively youthful voice emanated from beneath the hood. It was like pouring liquid into a glass, pleasant yet emotionless.

As expected, it was a female voice. Bai Lin thought about this and felt a slight headache. He had been attracting so many women lately, was he having too many affairs? He should find a fortune teller someday...

"Is it really necessary to rob someone on the street? Show me your identity clearly."

Yamashita Kanon's awe-inspiring aura emanated from her powerful voice. Seeing how hard she worked, Bai Lin suddenly thought that being Yamashita Kanon's meal ticket might be quite a good idea.

The hooded woman sighed and slowly peeled back the black cloth covering her face with her free hand. Her long, dark blue hair, like the deep ocean, cascaded down her back like waves. In the gloomy moonlit alley, her eyes, tinged with a hint of bloodlust yet incredibly calm, gleamed brightly.

"My name is Edith, Flanders'...sister."

As she finished speaking, Edith released her grip on Bai Lin's hand and turned to face him. She had a delicate face, a calm demeanor typical of a science major. If it weren't for her sparkling red eyes, Bai Lin wouldn't have guessed she was a vampire.

He was about 1.7 meters tall, almost as tall as Bai Lin. Judging by his appearance, he looked no more than 21 or 22 years old... not quite right.

"Are you her...sister?" Bai Lin was a little shocked.

Although vampires are immortal, and the problem of fathers often appearing younger than their daughters often occurs, Bai Lin is well aware of this. However, after seeing this scene, Bai Lin was still somewhat shocked. It's like the difference between hearsay and seeing with one's own eyes.

The beauty before him was instantly recognizable as calm and mature, her figure and appearance perfectly matching this. She looked even more distant than Kinori, and possessed a more mature, feminine aura than Sora. Even if Bai Lin tried his best, he couldn't believe she was the younger sister of that pure Chaos Evil, little demon blonde loli.

Chapter 416 Edith

While Bai Lin was still thinking about where to start, Yamashita Kanon had already interrupted the two of them.

"Oh? How dare the monster come to cause trouble so openly? It seems like it really wants to be killed."

It was obvious that Yamashita Kanon seemed to have a very unusual obsession with aliens, and she seemed to be eager to fight Edith in front of her. Bai Lin quickly gave Yamashita Kanon a look, signaling her not to do it, but she seemed to have no idea what she meant. She just stared at Edith and reached for her waist as she walked forward.

Edith sighed slightly. She did not turn around. Facing Bai Lin, she actually spoke to Yamashita Kanon,

"Monster? I think you are quite different from humans. If you want to cut something off like this, why not become a lumberjack? The wood in the forest will probably satisfy you."

"What did you say?" Yamashita Kanon's voice suddenly rose several notches, her slashing attack unleashed invisibly. Bai Lin's pupils constricted, and even at the distance of a person, the flickering red blindness seemed to flash before her eyes. It was as if the slash, just about to complete, had already severed Edith's body.

The perception of danger forced Bai Lin to close her eyes automatically for a moment. When she opened them again, she saw an extremely strange scene.

Edith's outer garment had vanished without a trace, and her right hand stretched wide at her side. A red ball, as thick as blood, shone in her palm, beating rhythmically like a heart. Yamashita Kanon's slashing blow faded silently.

"Divinity," Bai Lin saw a faint blood mist filling the air of the alley, like a barrier, separating her from Yamashita Kanon. Yamashita Kanon's hand was still only slightly placed on the blade, with a hint of shock in her eyes.

"You can't kill me. Even if that sword seems to have a targeted effect on us, the gap in strength cannot be made up by just a sword."

Edith glanced sideways and spoke calmly. Her profile, revealed in profile, wore a calm expression, yet the night, combined with her dimly glowing crimson eyes, gave her an incomparably cool and stunning presence.

A neat white shirt formed her base, and over it lay a calf-length short-sleeved gown. Her exposed, cold white skin looked even more pale than the white shirt. Her knee-high black boots, paired with her over-the-knee black socks, only accentuated her alluring appearance.

The cold, frosty aura of hers, yet also revealed the allure of her youthful appearance, was this a vampire? Bai Lin felt as if he had seen a childhood idol, and felt a slight excitement. Perhaps a normal person wouldn't have the courage to focus on Edith's body upon meeting her, but someone like Bai Lin, who had experienced many grand occasions, naturally shifted her gaze freely.

However, she certainly couldn't be excited for too long. After the attack failed and she was provoked again, Yamashita Kanon seemed to be even more exasperated. She said,

"You bastard...! If I were to draw my sword seriously—"

"Alright, alright, I know you're amazing. Come on, help me later, Lady Yamashita Kanon!"

Bai Lin quickly squeezed to Edith's side, raised his hands and smiled at Yamashita Kanon repeatedly, then turned to Edith very quickly and quickly got to the point with words,

"Then why are you here, Edith? Does Flanders have something else to do?"

Edith didn't seem interested in Yamashita Kanon. When Bai Lin asked her, she put away her extremely strange magic and replied,

"I'm here to assist you with your commission. I heard that you've already tracked down that guy, and my sister asked me to come here out of concern that you don't have the right tools to kill him."

As she spoke, red light flowed in Edith's hand, and it instantly stretched into a crimson double-edged sword with slender blades on both the top and bottom. She said to Bai Lin,

"The only things that can kill vampires are sunlight and vampire blood. Holy wood, holy water, and other so-called products of faith created by humans, if not held by those with great faith, can only inhibit our regeneration at best."

Bai Lin was a little surprised. Wouldn't that mean it would be difficult to kill vampires? This seemed to be a little different from the stories she had heard about vampires. However, this was a different world after all, so it was normal for some changes to occur.

After a moment, she reached out to take the blade from Edith's hand. But Edith didn't seem to think so. After another flash of red light, the blade disappeared without a trace. She took a big step and walked out of the alley.

"Let's go, Holy Son. You and I are both in a hurry. Now that we have determined our target and you are in good physical condition, there is no need for us to waste time here."

Bai Lin stared at Edith's back in bewilderment. What was going on? Was she insisting on going with us? Her intentions were unclear...

"You don't need to worry about that. I can kill all the monsters by myself!"

After Edith took a few steps, Yamashita Kanon clenched her fists and walked forward, shouting angrily. Bai Lin quickly persuaded her like coaxing a child,

"It's okay. They're happy to fight among themselves, which is a good thing for us. My Lord, please calm down..."

Although Yamashita Kanon seemed to have calmed down a bit after Bai Lin's comfort, she still walked out of the alley with a sullen look on her face, much like a sulking elementary school student. Meanwhile, in another shadow on the street, Edith was leaning against the wall, listening intently. Then, she smiled slightly and muttered to herself,

"You really know how to control the situation. You are worthy of being the elder sister. You are very good at choosing people."

The curtain of night falls, and what takes its place is naturally the stage for the vampires.

-

At night, in a dance hall.

Even in the apocalypse, people still retained entertainment options. Especially in a city that didn't seem so apocalyptic, and yet still had an aristocratic class, there were naturally some forms of entertainment for the so-called "upper class." The most classic, of course, was the dance hall.

Strolling and dancing, accompanied by elegant music in the night, swaying and reaping the self-righteous elegance. The main pleasure of this kind of entertainment lies in satisfaction. Just like some people with a monthly salary of 3,000 yuan who often go to *Bak to show their difference from others and satisfy their vanity. And these guys with exquisite clothes are the same.

Chapter 417 Spring Jack

A dance hall isn't just for dancing. Since most of the people who come here are well-known and wealthy, it's natural that some transactions are inevitable.

In a luxuriously decorated small room, a man with a handlebar mustache, wearing a large hat and a brown-black suit, sat on a leather sofa, his legs crossed, his cane in his hand. Opposite him, a man wearing an even more expensive suit and with a bald forehead that made him look wealthy, was shakily lighting a large pipe.

A tense atmosphere settled in the silence between the two men and the small room. The bald man finally lit his cigarette and took a long, impatient drag. Then he leaned back on the sofa, eyes closed, looking as if he was about to collapse into mud and enjoy himself.

The man with the mustache was the first to smile. His slightly stubbled chin made his broad smile look as funny as a hippie's.

His actions matched his smile. The man with the mustache raised one of his hands, shook his head and extended his cane, tapped the coffee table between them three times, and said,

"I told you, Mr. Orlan, you're definitely going to love this!"

The man with the mustache looked quite excited, showing a somewhat deliberate liveliness, as if he were a salesman. The bald man sitting opposite him was a little weak, barely nodding. After a few minutes, he staggered and picked up some items on the table, and walked out the door with the help of a female servant.

"Just like we agreed, Spring Jack."

Although the bald man's behavior and tone were very cold, the man with a mustache, known as Spring Jack, still stood up enthusiastically to see him off, and even saluted with his hat in the direction the other party was leaving. It was unclear who he was performing for.

Just as decadent entertainment flourishes within a splendid ballroom, corrupt transactions also settle within it. Spring Jack, acting as the source of malice, allows sin to take root and sprout within this ballroom.

While face-to-face private transactions might be a slower way to spread "Le Tian Xiang," due to the status of the people he traded with, it was far more serious than with those vendors. The private circles of the wealthy formed his expanding trading circle.

Listening to the music in the dance hall, Spring Jack walked out of the house with his cane, and seemed to be swaying happily. The warm light shone on his body, revealing a skin color that was like moonlight, not like that of a living person.

However, most of the people in this dance hall probably don't look like living people.

Just as the elegant music was reaching its climax, a violent boom erupted from the ballroom's roof. The earthquake-like tremor immediately caused the nobles to panic and huddle. The lights dimmed, and another, quieter boom echoed.

That was the sound of Bai Lin kicking the door open. Clad in familiar black armor, she boldly kicked the door open. The desolate moonlight slowly streamed in, illuminating the vibrant, blood-red weapon she held.

Bai Lin casually held a simple medium-length sword in one hand. She had never been fond of overly fancy weapons, so she had asked Edith to craft one just like this. Of course, her other hand also held the familiar small round shield.

"Today, your time has come, Spring Jack."

This violent noise was naturally a feint attack by Bai Lin, who had instructed Fei'er to launch. She quickly locked onto the only person who seemed to be standing there calmly, still humming and swaying.

Hearing Bai Lin's declaration, Spring Jack slowly stopped dancing. He gracefully bowed to Bai Lin, then slowly adjusted the brim of his hat. He placed one hand on his hip, while holding his cane downward with the other, still standing there calmly.

"Oh? You don't look like a clergyman, are you a vampire hunter? Never mind, I don't really care about your identity as a reckless guest, but it's a nice night tonight, and I still have some fun..."

Jack raised his head, and a cold aura immediately emerged from his red eyes.

"Can you please go back? Of course, if you want to dance with me, I'm quite welcome to do so."

Before Bai Lin could speak, Yamashita Kanon came out from behind Bai Lin with an impatient look.

"That's quite a lot of weird talk. It really doesn't seem to have any sense of crisis."

Looking at Yamashita Kanon approaching, Jack lowered the brim of his hat a few more times, with a helpless expression of "there's really nothing I can do", stretched his hands to his side, and snapped his fingers.

"Such a young girl wants to join our dance party. What do you think? Do you agree or not?"

It was unclear who Jack was asking, but Bai Lin sensed a sense of danger. The next moment, the nobles huddled in the corner cried out in agony, one after another. Their skin, illuminated by the moonlight, gradually turned ashen, and their bodies stiffened. The crackling of bones echoed horribly across the field.

Judging by their movements and expressions, Bai Lin could probably guess that these nobles had been drugged by Spring Jack. Indeed, this was indeed the case. Jack had put some of his own blood into his "stuff," allowing him to reanimate these men at any time and use them for his own purposes.

Under Jack's encouragement, these nobles transformed into a large number of zombie-like beings in less than ten seconds. Bai Lin suddenly felt a little tricky. This situation... maybe it can still be saved, or should I just knock them out like usual?

As Yamashita Kanon advanced, she suddenly flashed her blade. Every zombie that approached her was instantly chopped into countless pieces of flesh. Bai Lin couldn't help but hold his forehead in shame. This guy's movements were too fast.

"What are you still standing there for? Come here and hold that guy back so he doesn't run away. I'll take care of these troublesome things first."

"Go, go, go."

Bai Lin didn't bother to think about whether she could save him or not. The most important thing now was to get rid of the vampire. She could only do her best. After all, she was just a good fighter, not a saint.

Holding the blade in his hand, Bai Lin trotted two steps and then jumped high, leaping over Yamashita Kanon and the crowd of zombies. After landing on the ground, he slashed at Spring Jack with a knife.

Chapter 418 The Butterfly of Life

Spring Jack seemed to be taking his time, raising his cane and moving it towards Bai Lin's blade. A subtle touch made Bai Lin's hand feel a little weak. Then, the cane bent like a rubber band, and then released a huge force, sending Bai Lin back two steps.

"Holding that thing is very dangerous."

Spring Jack waved his finger, then made another strange move. He turned sideways, bent one leg, and raised one arm above his head, his fingertips vaguely pointing toward the sky.

Rhapsody of Pressure

In an instant, a red glow flashed from his fingertips, reverberating through the ballroom like a sound wave. Numerous red spells densely appeared from the walls, pillars, and every corner of the ballroom. The heavy aura of magic seemed to replace the air like liquid.

When all the red lights were on, Bai Lin felt a huge pressure that made her feel like she was falling. Her feet quickly sank into the ground, and her body seemed too heavy to move.

"For unexpected guests like you, I have naturally prepared some... ways to deal with you."

Under Spring Jack's actions, the gravity of the entire ballroom seemed to have actually increased by several degrees. And he himself looked very relaxed.

Bai Lin held the blade, looking down at Spring Jack, who was looking down at her. Suddenly, she burst out with a powerful speed and slashed forward. Spring Jack seemed to have not expected Bai Lin's action. After dodging two steps in panic, his clothes were cut by Bai Lin's pursuit, and even a little blood dripped out.