After seeing the man lying on the ground, Yin Shui'er frowned and walked to him. She then naturally noticed the pit and Liang Jue’s body. Beside the demon weasel’s corpse, there was also an axe, so she immediately guessed that the man lying there was the esteemed guest of the Gold and Silver Merchant House, a Level 2 advanced awakened being, Liang Jue.
"This, isn't it..."
Upon hearing Yin Shui'er's words, Liang Chen’s mind became even more muddled.
"Mr. Liang sacrificed himself to save me and my little brother. I have no way to repay such great kindness. I will definitely report this to the Governor!"
Just as Liang Chen was about to explain, Yin Shui'er solemnly cupped her hands and bowed to the two of them. She had subconsciously regarded them as the benefactors who had saved her life.
And most importantly, she referred to Xu Mu as her little brother.
"I... this..." Seeing Yin Shui'er bow to him, Liang Chen was once again stunned. His legs trembled frantically. He glanced back at his father who was struggling to sit up, and then at Xu Mu standing not far up the slope.
He is Yin Shui'er's little brother, a Level 3 little brother?
"Why are you here!"
After the ceremony, Yin Shui'er straightened up, took out some pills, and fed them to Liang Jue. Then, she turned to look at Xu Mu.
She clearly remembered the pathetic state the young man was in when she left.
At this moment, the Exorcism Division's awakened being token was still tucked into his waist. Yin Shui'er thought that Xu Mu was also an awakened being. Seeing the hunting knife at his waist, she immediately understood.
"Alas, it's good that you came to support, but the situation in the western mountains is not something awakened beings of our strength can get involved in." Yin Shui'er, before Xu Mu could speak, looked up and pointed at Liang Jue, who had just taken the pills and forcibly sat up. "You may have just awakened, and some things are not clear to you."
"That weasel demon just now was merely a fish that slipped through the net from the outskirts of the western mountains."
"Awakened beings with strength like Mr. Liang dare not easily venture into the western mountains. Today, the fact that we two can survive is entirely thanks to him."
Charles and Xu Mu in the Heavenly Palace were both petrified. They never expected Yin Shui'er to say such a thing.
"Uh..." Facing this situation, the white-eyed Xu Mu didn't know what to say.
In fact, he was very eloquent, as could be seen when he argued with Xu Mu.
But the most crucial issue was that Yin Shui'er was a woman, and he had never spoken to a woman before!
Thus, under everyone's complicated gazes, the white-eyed Xu Mu's face quietly turned red.
"I... this... is there a possibility that this weasel demon was killed by me."
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The eerie night had been going on for over an hour. The dense mist spewed from the earth's crust and rained down from the sky, surging like a tide, sweeping towards the forest wave after wave.
The moonlight was no longer as bright, but the white-eyed Xu Mu could still see Yin Shui'er's peculiar expression.
Was it possible that this Level 2 mutated weasel demon was killed by a Level 1 Xu Mu?
Seeing the young man's serious expression, Yin Shui'er pondered for a long time before smiling genuinely.
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Could a Level 1 awakened being kill a Level 2 great demon?
Logically speaking, it was possible, but it would be extremely strenuous, and one would need to grasp the opportune moment and favorable terrain to have a chance.
Take Yin Shui'er herself, for example. She was a genius from the Imperial City with excellent talent. As soon as she awakened her abilities, she comprehended the Level 2 ability Water Prison.
Whether it was combat awareness or ability reserves, she was a top contender among those of the same level.
However, even so, when facing an uncivilized Level 2 beast, Yin Shui'er could only trap it with all her might. Killing it was something she couldn't predict how long it would take.
Compared to the antelope, the weasel demon that flew in later was clearly much smarter. It ambushed, dodged and weaved, and even knew to target the greater threat first... If it had been the one to arrive at Heya Village first, Yin Shui'er absolutely could not have trapped it. In fact, she wouldn't have been able to survive five rounds under its sharp beak.
...The weasel demon broke the Water Prison, killed the antelope great demon, and then severely injured the Level 2 esteemed guest of the Gold and Silver Merchant House. Could such a being be killed by Xu Mu, who had just joined the Exorcism Division?
"If you really killed this weasel demon, I'll be your subordinate from now on."
Yin Shui'er leaned against the lantern, ate a pill, and continuously recovered her abilities.
Clearly, she didn't believe him.
The white-eyed one slightly shook his head, then turned around. It didn't really matter. He was too lazy to say more. According to his estimation, the good show in the western mountains had already begun, and he couldn't be late.
He had to hurry, or he wouldn't even get a taste of the broth.
"Where are you going?" Seeing Xu Mu turn and walk towards the western mountains, Yin Shui'er couldn't help but frown. Had he not yet realized the seriousness of the situation and was he still planning to go to the western mountains to die?
"You take these two back to Buluo City now, and help them heal their injuries. The Exorcism Division's token is useful, you can enter any medical clinic."
"Hey, your superior is speaking to you."
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"If she speaks to me, I will speak to her. What kind of logic is that in this world."
The white-eyed Xu Mu explained to the two people in the shadows with a serious expression.
"Oh, what's there to be embarrassed about."
"Beautiful women are all dangerous, but what can stump a great genius like you!"
Xu Mu's shadow detached itself from his body and quietly stood in the dark night, its posture strange, as if it were mocking him.
"The main problem is, if you don't answer her, there might be physical contact."
Xu Mu's shadow flickered, reminding him subtly. Yin Shui'er was already charging over with gritted teeth!
Sensing this, the white-eyed one's pupils twitched violently.
Then, his body quickly moved to the side. The next second, Yin Shui'er's slender fingers grasped at empty air.
"Still not talking!" Yin Shui'er ran over with gritted teeth, seemingly trying to grab Xu Mu, but she missed. Enraged, she exclaimed, "You dare to dodge again?!"
Swish swish swish!
The girl was truly getting angry. Her movements were swift. She used both hands, even employing the internal combat and grappling techniques of the Exorcism Division, yet she still couldn't touch a single corner of Xu Mu's clothes.
Whoosh!
The white-eyed one placed his hands behind his back, his footsteps creating a gust of wind. No matter how fast Yin Shui'er was, she was always just one step away from him.
From a distance, Liang Jue, who had just sat up, saw this scene. The last glimmer of hope in his heart vanished. Xu Mu was indeed a genuine Level 3 awakened being. While dodging, he had consistently moved within a one-meter circle. What kind of powerful and confident perception ability was required for that!
"I think you should deal with him first."
Charles looked at Yin Shui'er. She seemed on the verge of a breakdown, and another problem might arise soon...
The white-eyed Xu Mu frowned. He hadn't expected Yin Shui'er to be so "persistent." However, with such slow speed, how could she possibly catch him?
"Damn it!" Yin Shui'er's face turned red, and her eyes gradually became bloodshot.
As if thinking of something, Xu Mu, who controlled the shadow, suddenly froze.
It seemed he wasn't the only one with this kind of ability. Was Yin Shui'er about to cry again?
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