The Entry-plundering Demon Hunter

After parting ways with Wei Nan, they each headed home.

By the time Lin Yi got off the bus, the sky had already grown completely dark.

On his way to the Jingnan Hufu District, a person wearing a hoodie with the hood up and their head slightly bowed walked toward him.

Lin Yi frowned slightly.

’The talent description on the person across from him... it’s exactly the same as Lin Yu’s.’

When they were less than two meters apart, they both stopped.

"Lin Yu?"

Lin Yi looked at the person before him and spoke softly.

The moment he spoke, the person across from him let out a sneer.

"So you really did recognize me!"

Lin Yu’s voice was a little hoarse, but he didn’t look up.

"You’re here for me?"

After a moment, Lin Yu finally nodded.

"Finished your exam today?" he asked, his tone tinged with disdain.

"Yeah," Lin Yi nodded.

So much time had passed since he moved out of the house. His hatred for Lin Yu and Lin Dazhi had gradually faded.

Or perhaps Lin Yi had simply moved on.

Besides, Lin Yu had provided him with tips about the Blood Drop Believers on two separate occasions.

Whatever his motives...

At least his humanity hadn’t been completely lost.

"Congratulations, then. With your talent, getting into a Martial Arts University shouldn’t be difficult."

"Go home and see him when you can. Old Lin... he really misses you."

"See him before you leave."

Lin Yi took a long look at him. Although he couldn’t see Lin Yu’s face or his expression, his tone sounded like a final farewell.

"What’s happened to you? You still haven’t left Blood Drop?"

"Leave Blood Drop?"

Lin Yu laughed and slowly raised his head.

Under the brim of his hood, his face was shockingly covered in bulging, dark veins.

The veins writhed across his face like living worms.

Lin Yi had seen faces like this on many Blood Drop Believers.

Or rather, every Blood Drop Believer had such a monstrous, terrifying face.

Now, seeing it on Lin Yu...

Lin Yi couldn’t help but shudder.

"My face is terrifying, isn’t it? It’s not just you—even I get scared when I see it!"

"I don’t even know how long it’s been since I’ve been home..."

"Sigh... Thinking about it now, there’s no place like home."

"I actually kind of miss the days when we used to argue at home.

Truth is... I really wanted to get along with you, too!"

"It’s just... our family’s situation was what it was. If Old Lin poured all the resources and money into you, there would have been nothing left for me."

"Call it selfish, but ending up like this... I guess it’s karma."

Looking at Lin Yu’s horrifying face and listening to his words, Lin Yi simply stared at him without saying a thing.

He didn’t know what Lin Yu had been through all this time.

Still, the fact that he was saying these things took Lin Yi by surprise.

After a long pause, Lin Yi finally asked, "Did you practice some kind of evil Blood Drop art? Or..."

"If only it were an evil art. At least then I could have cut my losses."

"From the moment I decided to join Blood Drop, they started feeding me some kind of drug."

"And I slowly turned into... this."

A self-deprecating, bitter smile crossed Lin Yu’s face.

"Go home. Go see Old Lin... and check on Mom for me, too."

With that, Lin Yu lowered his head again, ready to leave.

Just as he was passing by Lin Yi,

Lin Yi glanced at him. "Blood Drop must be on the verge of destruction, right? Where can you go?"

"I don’t know... The battle at Wushan isn’t over yet!"

"Oh, right. Those friends of yours from the Demon Hunting Bureau? They’re all there."

"With my status, I’m not qualified to know the core details.

But I’ve heard from other believers that the Blood Lord plans to wipe out everyone from the Demon Hunting Bureau on Wushan. He’s going to use their blood as a sacrifice to the Demon King..."

"But I’m warning you, don’t be reckless. Your talent is good, but your level isn’t high enough!"

"Even if you go to Wushan, you won’t be any help!"

"Just focus on preparing for the future. Go to the New District—that’s where you’re meant to shine. There’s no need for you to get involved in this mess."

"I’m going. If I’m still alive... maybe we’ll meet again... Brother!"

With that, Lin Yu didn’t linger.

He walked straight ahead.

By the time Lin Yi turned to look again, Lin Yu was long gone.

’This might have been the last time he would ever see Lin Yu.’

’Or maybe there would be another chance in the future, provided he survived.’

’But how long that would take, no one knew.’

’The news he’d just gotten from Lin Yu...’

’Chu Zhengxiong, Qin Zhaoxue, and the others were all at Wushan?’

’No wonder I couldn’t reach them. Wushan...’

Lin Yi turned and glanced into the distance.

In the direction of Wushan, a crimson cloud was churning,

as if it had been stained red with blood.

Suddenly, his phone rang.

He pulled it out and saw it was a call from Coach Yang Yong.

Without a second thought, Lin Yi answered the call.

"Hello? Lin Yi, are you home? I got swamped with things today and lost track of time. Why don’t you come out... I’ll treat you to dinner. I heard you did great on your exam today?"

Yang Yong’s tone over the phone sounded calm.

But his breathing was a little rushed.

Lin Yi gazed at the crimson expanse in the distance.

"Coach Yang, do you know what mission Brother Chu and the others are on?"

"Uh? That... That’s a Demon Hunting Bureau mission. How would I know about that?"

Hearing Lin Yi’s question, Yang Yong’s voice faltered.

For a few seconds, he was clearly flustered.

"Will they come back alive?"

"What? Lin Yi, what do you mean?"

Yang Yong’s voice on the other end of the line immediately grew frantic.

Lin Yi shook his head. "It’s nothing, Coach Yang. I’m going to head home and sleep."

"No, don’t let your imagination run wild! They’re just on a routine mission. I’m coming over now, just don’t..."

Before Yang Yong could finish,

Lin Yi hung up.

At that moment, Yang Yong sat in his car, listening to the dial tone buzzing from his phone.

His expression hardened.

"What’s wrong? Did Lin Yi figure out that Chu Zhengxiong and the others are at Wushan?" the man next to him asked quickly.

Yang Yong shook his head. "I don’t know. But judging from his tone just now, he might have figured something out."

"The professor told me to keep it from him, and Old Chu told me not to tell him. They know what this kid is like!"

"If he finds out Old Chu and the others are at Wushan... he’ll definitely go!"

As he said this, the man in the passenger seat shot him a look.

"Then what are you waiting for? Go! We have to find him at his house. We absolutely cannot let him go to Wushan!"

"Right!"

Yang Yong nodded and immediately started the car.

He quickly made a U-turn and sped toward Jingnan Hualu.

They assumed Lin Yi had received the news at home.

If they were fast enough, they could surely get there before he left and stop him.

However...

Right after hanging up the phone,

Lin Yi had gone straight to the roadside and flagged down a taxi. The driver was just about to head home for the night.

"What? To Wushan?"

"Kid, do you know how far Wushan is? It’s three or four hundred kilometers away. It’ll take at least three or four hours to get there, and the fare won’t be cheap. Are you sure?"

The driver glanced at Lin Yi.

He was still in his school uniform, which made the driver think he was just fooling around.

’Maybe he’d had a fight with his family? Or something else was going on.’

But Lin Yi just nodded.

He took out five hundred yuan. "Is this enough? I can add more if it’s not!"

"Well..."

The driver hesitated.

"Kid, a trip to Wushan is no joke. You know how dangerous it is everywhere at night. What if we run into demonic beasts or something..."

"Don’t worry. I’ll handle it. Just get me to Wushan."

Lin Yi answered decisively.

Seeing the determination in his eyes, the driver could only sigh and nod.

"Alright, then. For the money, I’ll risk my neck and take you."

The driver pocketed the five hundred yuan, then added, "Kid, five hundred isn’t quite enough. If you have any more..."

Before he could finish, Lin Yi took out another five hundred.

"Is this enough?"

"More than enough! Sit tight, we’re off!"

The driver stomped on the gas, and the taxi shot off, speeding straight toward Wushan.

Not long after Lin Yi had left, an Audi pulled up outside the district.

Yang Yong scrambled out of the car and sprinted toward the district gate.