I Can Devour Spirits

The saying goes, those who do not plan for the whole situation are insufficient to plan for a region.

Only with a comprehensive grasp can he plan thoroughly before acting!

Duan Rong immediately instructed Yang Zhen to get him some things.

Yang Zhen listened to those strange items and asked with a slight surprise, "What do you need these things for?"

"Don’t worry about it, I have my use." Duan Rong said confidently.

Seeing Duan Rong’s serious expression, Yang Zhen finally understood he wasn’t joking, and said, "You’ll probably have to wait for daylight to get peach gum from the shop."

Duan Rong sighed and said, "No problem, just get it as early as you can."

When Yang Zhen left, it was estimated that it was only one or two hours until dawn.

Duan Rong, Xiao Yu, and Zhu Xiaoqi then extinguished the lamp and huddled in the underground dark room, trying to get some sleep.

Xiao Yu and Duan Rong had been traveling continuously and encountered major changes during the day, so as soon as they curled up in the corner, they were immediately exhausted and soon fell into a deep sleep.

Duan Rong leaned against the wall, half-lying there, with Xiao Yu resting her head on his shoulder, already fast asleep.

On this side, Zhu Xiaoqi was also sound asleep; perhaps because it was late at night and the underground was cold, although Zhu Xiaoqi wore Xiao Zongting’s cotton clothes, she still kept snuggling towards Duan Rong.

Duan Rong was also very tired, so he allowed her to lean against him and fell asleep as well.

In the darkness, Duan Rong could clearly feel Xiao Yu’s and Zhu Xiaoqi’s breathing, but he gently held Xiao Yu’s waist, while he didn’t dare move at all on Zhu Xiaoqi’s side.

After sleeping for less than two hours, Duan Rong heard a rustling sound from the other side. His thoughts moved, and his divine sense swept over, seeing that Yang Zhen had arrived.

Duan Rong got up. As soon as Duan Rong moved, he startled Xiao Yu and Zhu Xiaoqi awake.

Duan Rong got up, took out a flint, blew out the flame, and lit the oil lamp in the corner.

The dim light just illuminated the dark room, while Xiao Yu and Zhu Xiaoqi were still rubbing their eyes, Yang Zhen was already carrying a bulging bundle, walking in.

Duan Rong glanced at Yang Zhen, seeing his swollen eyelids and bloodshot eyes, clearly indicating he hadn’t slept all night.

Duan Rong patted Yang Zhen’s shoulder appreciatively and said, "Thanks for your hard work! Once this is over, I’ll treat you to some drinks."

Yang Zhen said, "As long as you’re still alive."

Duan Rong said, "Are you cursing me? Can’t you hope for something good for me?"

Yang Zhen gave him a side-eye and said, "I’m reminding you to be careful. Can’t tell good from bad words?"

Duan Rong took the bundle from Yang Zhen, walked over to the oil lamp, untied the bundle, and spread it out on the ground by the wall.

Then, Duan Rong began to fiddle with it.

Xiao Yu, Yang Zhen, and Zhu Xiaoqi were all curious about what Duan Rong was doing.

After about the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, Duan Rong had already turned himself into a disheveled-looking beggar, his face covered with dirt and a patch of scabies.

Duan Rong used the Disguise Technique to make himself look like a beggar. It was the best identity he could think of to facilitate his investigation.

Duan Rong stood there, smiled at the three of them, and the dim light cast on his face really made it somewhat eerie.

Yang Zhen suddenly frowned and said, "Isn’t your torn-up clothing a bit small? No matter how you look at it, it doesn’t fit well."

Duan Rong chuckled and said, "You better watch closely! Let me show you a magic trick!"

As soon as Duan Rong’s voice fell, his joints began to crackle, and then his body shrank circle by circle until he was half a head shorter than Zhu Xiaoqi.

Xiao Yu, Yang Zhen, and Zhu Xiaoqi were all stunned speechless by this sight.

Bone Shrinking Technique, this abnormal technique of Jianghu is quite rare and extremely hard to master; Xiao Yu and Yang Zhen had only heard about it, while Zhu Xiaoqi had never even heard of it.

Duan Rong possessing this abnormal technique is something he wouldn’t reveal unless necessary. However, he completely trusts those present, and only with Bone Shrinking Technique paired with Disguise Technique can he truly deceive all.

Now, Duan Rong was truly a scrawny, scabies-faced little beggar.