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Her voice was very low, almost breathy, like a lover's whisper, and went straight into Long Yan's ears.
These words were both a provocation to Wang Xian'er and a test and guidance of Long Yan's values.
Wang Xian'er's face paled slightly, and she was about to retort.
Long Yan spoke first, speaking calmly.
He didn't even look at Violet; his gaze remained fixed on the Bodhi tree standing quietly in the night.
"All beings suffer, and even love is a form of spiritual practice. This humble monk does not see it as a burden."
His voice was calm and indifferent, devoid of any warmth or affliction, yet it was like a thick and solid shield, easily deflecting Violet's alluring words. "Vice Captain Violet, if there is nothing else important, this humble monk will take a rest."
He deliberately used official titles and referred to himself as "this humble monk," instantly creating a vast distance between the two.
A subtle hint of surprise flashed in Zi Luo's alluring phoenix eyes. This was the first time she had encountered a man who could so completely disregard her charm. Far from discouraging her, this only fueled her even stronger desire to conquer.
"Hehe... Master is indeed an enlightened monk, with a heart as firm as a rock. I admire you."
She chuckled softly, then changed the subject, finally getting down to business, "In that case, I won't waste Master's precious time."
She pulled an ultra-thin, semi-transparent tablet from a uniquely shaped tactical pouch at her waist. This futuristic device created a striking visual contrast with her alluring, classical beauty.
She tapped the screen a few times, and a high-resolution surveillance photo filled the entire screen.
The background of the photo is a back alley in Hong Kong, a place where all sorts of people mingle, neon lights intertwine with sewage flowing everywhere.
A young girl wearing a white dress that was already tattered from rain and mud, with bare, slender white feet, flashed past the camera in a panic.
The girl was stunningly beautiful, as if she were untouched by the world.
It was a fragile beauty, almost transparent, with a touch of ethereal and illusory charm.
Her eyes were like those of a young deer lost in the urban jungle, pursued by a hunter, filled with fear, helplessness, and utter bewilderment at the world.
The moment Long Yan saw the photo, his brows furrowed for the first time.
It wasn't because of the girl's beauty, but even through the cold electronic screen, he could feel the extremely pure yet extremely powerful... demonic aura emanating from the girl in the photo.
This demonic aura was completely different from the aggressive and poisonous demonic aura emanating from Zi Luo.
It is pure and gentle, like a mountain spring or moonlight in the forest, carrying an atmosphere of closeness to nature and peace with the world.
“Her name is Huan Ji.” Zi Luo’s voice lost all its charm and became more solemn than ever before. “She is not a monster from our world, but from another dimension, the ‘Monster World,’ an important member of a faction that advocates peaceful coexistence with humans. Three days ago, she came to Hong Kong through a dimensional rift, seeking political asylum from our Monster Special Police Team.”
"Seeking refuge?" Wang Xian'er couldn't help but interject, "Who's hunting her down?"
Zi Luo turned her gaze to Wang Xian'er, her eyes filled with complex emotions, but she still answered her question: "There are two forces hunting her down. One is the radical faction from the 'World of Monsters,' who see Huan Ji as a traitor; and the other, which is the most troublesome, is the henchmen of our common enemy—'The Doctor.'"
She switched the tablet screen to another, more gory and brutal short film.
In the scene, several members dressed in monster special police uniforms are escorting Huan Ji as she moves quickly through the underground parking lot.
Suddenly, several dark figures darted out of the shadows like lightning!
The shapes of those shadowy figures were indistinct; all that could be seen were pairs of eyes flashing with an inhuman red light, and claws and fangs gleaming with a metallic coldness!
The battle erupted instantly! The energy guns in the hands of the SWAT team members fired beams of blue light, but when they hit the shadowy figures, they only sparked a burst of sparks and slowed them down for a moment!
But the counterattack from those shadowy figures was extremely deadly!
Their speed and strength far exceed human limits! Each strike brings with it a fierce gust of wind that tears through the air!
In just over ten seconds, apart from one team member who was covering Huanji's retreat and detonating a suicide bomb that killed one of the shadowy figures, all the other SWAT team members were brutally torn to pieces!
The video ends with a shot of Huanji turning away in terror amidst the explosion and flames.
“These are the Doctor’s latest bio-weapons, codenamed ‘Night Demon’.” Violet’s voice was as cold as iron. “They are a fusion of demonic beast genes and top-grade nanometals. They not only have extremely high resistance to energy weapons, but are also fearless and their sole purpose is to capture Phantom Princess.”
"Why? Why is the Doctor so determined to catch her?" Long Yan asked the most crucial question.
“Because Huanji’s body flows with an energy called ‘Source of Life’.” Zilu took a deep breath, her eyes revealing deep apprehension for the first time. “It is one of the original powers of the ‘Demon Beast World’, possessing the ability to promote the infinite regeneration of cells. According to our intelligence, the most crucial part of ‘Doctor’s’ ‘Genesis’ plan requires this ‘Source of Life’ as the energy core of his ultimate destructive biological weapon.”
"Captain Jia Shan has led Group A to lay a tight net. But the enemy is too cunning, with ever-evolving tactics." Zi Luo's gaze refocused on Long Yan's face, her expression filled with an almost desperate earnestness.
“We have already sacrificed seven excellent brothers. Master Longyan, I know this request is presumptuous and selfish. But now, the only thing that can possibly protect Huanji from the 'Night Demons' siege and subdue them at their root is... your 'Buddha's Light'.”
"On behalf of Captain Jia Shan and the entire Monster Special Police Team, I earnestly request your assistance!"
After saying this, the proud, charming, and arrogant deputy captain of the demon beast bowed deeply to Long Yan with her noble waist.
The entire courtyard fell silent.
Looking at the video of the SWAT officer who died tragically and Huan Ji's lonely and helpless figure, Wang Xian'er's heart was already filled with sympathy and unbearable sorrow.
She looked up at Long Yan, her eyes full of encouragement and support.
Long Yan slowly closed his eyes.
A moment later, he opened his eyes again. All hesitation had vanished from his eyes, replaced by a steadfast and compassionate gaze.
He looked at Violet and said calmly:
"All living beings are equal, and even demons have feelings. Now that we have encountered this, this humble monk will not stand idly by."
"Where is she?"
Chapter 194 Lion's Roar! Dragon Flame Suppresses the Demons! Containing the Demon Beast Illusion Princess
Late at night in Hong Kong.
The intricate web of electrical wires above the narrow, almost sunless alleyway blocked out the moonlight.
Dim or ambiguous light emanates from the windows of the buildings on both sides, which resemble haphazardly stacked building blocks. This light, mixed with the smells of cooking oil, cheap perfume, and a faint hint of blood and mold, creates a unique and suffocating atmosphere.
Deep within the walled city, at the end of a dead-end alleyway barely wide enough for one person to pass sideways, Huanji huddled in a corner piled high with discarded cardboard boxes.
Her white dress was now completely ruined, covered in mud and scratches. Her once cascading long hair was now a tangled mess, stained with an unknown sticky liquid.
Her body trembled uncontrollably from fear, hunger, and cold.
She dared not fall asleep, or even close her eyes.
Because whenever she closes her eyes, the faces of the SWAT team members who were brutally torn apart while protecting her, and the terrifying eyes that gleamed with an inhuman red light in the darkness, would replay in her mind like a nightmare.
She didn't understand why things had turned out this way.
In her world, although there are conflicts, there is more reverence for nature and respect for life.
She had never seen such pure, unprovoked, and pleasure-seeking malice...
This place was not the "human world" she had imagined.
This place was more terrifying than any hell she knew.
Suddenly, a very faint sound of footsteps came from the alley entrance.
Huanji's heart leaped into her throat! Her body instinctively tensed to its limit, like a fully drawn bow!
It's them...
Are those monsters that smell like rotten rust chasing after us again?!
She bit her lip hard, afraid to make a sound, and buried herself even deeper into the musty-smelling cardboard box, praying that she would not be discovered.
However, the footsteps were steadily approaching the dead-end alley where she was.
Step by step, slowly and steadily.
The sound was so clear in the deathly silent alley, like the death knell, striking her heart again and again.
it's over...
A hint of despair flashed in Huanji's eyes.
She could feel that familiar, nauseating aura of killing, surrounding her from all sides.
This time, no one could save her.
Just as she was preparing to use the last bit of "life force" to make a final, all-or-nothing resistance, a gentle, mellow voice, seemingly capable of soothing all the fears in the world, suddenly rang out above her head.
"Amitabha."
“Benefactor, there is no need to panic. This humble monk has no ill intentions.”
Huanji suddenly raised her head!
In the shadows where only a sliver of moonlight could penetrate at the alley entrance, stood a tall, upright young monk dressed in black robes.
He has a handsome and dignified appearance.
His eyes were calm and gentle, like a tranquil lake reflecting the stars.
The strangest thing is that, even though he was standing there, Huanji didn't sense any of the human aura mixed with desire and aggression from him. He felt more like a tree or a stone, out of place in the surrounding filthy environment, yet somehow blending in as if he belonged there all along.
This is a unique and unprecedented experience.
Huanji stared at him blankly, momentarily forgetting her fear.
And just then!
A sudden change occurred!
"Roar--!!!"
Three dark figures, moving so fast they were almost invisible to the naked eye, suddenly burst forth from the shadows of the walls and alleyway on both sides!
They formed a perfect triangular shape, silently attacking the seemingly unsuspecting monk from three of the most cunning angles!
The claws tore through the air, creating a sharp whistling sound!
The target is Long Yan's throat, heart, and back of the head!
It's Night Demon!
They had been lurking here all along, waiting for their prey to walk right into their trap!
"careful!"
Huanji let out a terrified scream!
However, facing this deadly attack that could tear any A-level monster to shreds in a hundredth of a second, Long Yan remained expressionless.
He didn't even turn his head.
He just sighed softly.