Eldritch Horror Theatre - Ch. 72: Omen Must Die (18)
As the saying goes, there is no most violent, only more violent.
To deal with this kind of pervasive target that could exploit any opportunity, if unraveling the mystery doesn't work, pulling the rug out from under him would be a better choice.
Without any hesitation, Fu Qian placed his hand on the Fog Door in front of him.
[Consumed 1 Sanity Value, retrying containment, current Sanity Value: 40]
[Skills: Air Bullet, Visceral Critical Strike, School of the Cat, Feast (Locked)]
[Weapon: Tyrant's Fist]
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"Please enjoy your meal, sir."
The familiar restaurant appeared before his eyes once again.
In his perception, Geng Yue in the corner was motionless once more. Outside, Lu Jun and his companion stopped in their tracks, looking inside in confusion.
Taking a sniff of the food's aroma, Fu Qian stuffed a piece into his mouth, then immediately got up and went out, brushing past Lu Jun and the other person who were coming in to investigate.
...
"Who is it?"
At the entrance of the Huang Family manor, two guards looked warily at the figure flying toward them and shouted.
However, the target turned a deaf ear and swept right past them.
The guards paled in shock. They exchanged a glance and quickly pressed a button. Instantly, alarms blared.
Without a trace of hesitation, Fu Qian drove straight in, heading right for Sixth Master Huang's courtyard.
And in his perception, the people drawn by the alarm were rapidly converging behind him.
Bang!
Fu Qian kicked the courtyard door open and, unsurprisingly, saw the bloody scene inside the room.
As expected, Omen had acted even earlier this time.
But that was fine; he didn't come here to catch him anyway.
Fu Qian stood perfectly still, his back facing the courtyard door.
Soon, the Huang Family disciples who had rushed over upon hearing the news chased him outside, completely surrounding the courtyard.
The tragic sight inside the house was simply too horrifying. The group was inexplicably terrified, and for a moment, no one dared to step forward.
"Who are you? Why did you resort to such vicious methods?"
Huang Leji, who had finally arrived, let out a cry of grief, his hair standing on end in rage.
Fu Qian slowly turned around. On his face was a smiley mask he had nicked from the restaurant, causing the old Master Huang to freeze for a second.
"You scoundrel, you dare to commit murder but don't have the guts to show your true face?"
"True face?"
Fu Qian sneered and slowly took off the mask, revealing Huang Yuanchang's face.
"Yuanchang! It's actually you!"
Everyone was aghast, and Huang Leji flew into a thunderous rage.
"The Huang Family has not treated you poorly! Why would you do such a thing?"
*See, as long as you wear a mask, rarely does anyone doubt the authenticity of the face underneath.*
"Not treated me poorly, hahahaha!"
Fu Qian tilted his head back and let out a string of desolate laughter.
"Are you referring to this deformed visage? Or the fact that even with this visage, I still have no talent for cultivation? Should I be bowing in gratitude?"
"It is the Huang Family that has wronged me! Huang Leji."
Fu Qian roared, calling the Patriarch directly by his name.
"But that is all in the past. Now, I have received a gift that you people simply cannot comprehend."
"Today is just the beginning. Within three days, I will turn the entire Huang Family of Xiyuan City into my sacrifices. Every single one of you..."
Fu Qian scanned the surroundings, his voice icy.
"Will end up just like him."
"Kill all my Huang Family members? Such arrogance! Do you actually think you can leave here today?"
Huang Leji was so angry he laughed.
However, Fu Qian paid him no mind at all. After dropping the harsh words, his figure flashed, and he bolted.
The group surrounding him was still in shock. By the time they snapped out of it, it was too late to stop him.
"Stop right there!"
At this moment, a figure leaped over the crowd and chased straight after him.
Shrouded in bright yellow, it was none other than the number one person in the Huang Family, Huang Lezhan.
A Fifth-tier Beyonder was no small matter. Huang Lezhan struck out in anger, his movement as fast as lightning, delivering a punch toward Fu Qian's back that carried the momentum of a rushing thunderbolt.
Mid-air, Fu Qian seemed to have eyes on the back of his head. He spun around with an unbelievable motion, his right foot meeting Huang Lezhan's fist.
At the same time, his fingers flicked continuously, and five Air Bullets whistled out.
Fierce winds scattered. Amidst the heavy sound of the clash, Fu Qian used the repulsive force to leap up a second time.
Huang Lezhan wanted to continue the pursuit, but the next moment his expression changed drastically as he twisted his body to dodge the Air Bullets.
However, the distance was simply too close. His left arm still took a hit. His body jolted, and he plummeted down diagonally.
"I'm fine!"
Pushing away the people trying to help him up, Huang Lezhan clutched his shoulder and looked at his older brother.
"What do we do now?"
The latter's face was ashen, his brows furrowed tightly.
"This lunatic! To think my Huang Family could produce such a treacherous son!"
"Although I don't know how he became so strong, he said he would slaughter every Huang Family member within three days..."
"The Huang Family has been established for a hundred years. No matter who it is, they have no right to spout such arrogance!"
Huang Leji snorted coldly, his gaze ruthless.
"Notify the Night Watchers. Tell them Omen appeared at the Huang Family, committed a bloody murder, and swore to kill everyone within three days..."
"Also, have everyone outside return immediately. Enter the highest state of alert. No one is to take a single step outside without my orders."
"If Huang Yuanchang is spotted in the manor, kill him on sight!"
...
After changing his face to take the blame for the murder and threatening to slaughter the Huang Family next, Fu Qian didn't stop for a second, heading straight to the nearest rogue Beyonder's residence.
Kicking the door to pieces amidst a scream, Fu Qian looked at the naked woman jumping out of bed and unceremoniously slapped her across the face, sending her entire body back onto the bed.
Sleeping in broad daylight.
How can you sleep at a time like this?
At your age, how can you sleep?
And sleeping naked, no less!
Don't you have any sense of crisis?!
Looking at the stunned woman, Fu Qian took a step forward.
The next moment, killing intent surged, and a snow-white blade light filled his vision.
That was fast!
Instead of being alarmed, Fu Qian was delighted. He took a half-step sideways, narrowly dodging the strike.
Dressed in black, Su Gao slowly landed, her curved sword drawn, her gaze as calm as water.
...
*Always so reliable!*
Fu Qian looked at Heroine Su with satisfaction.
Based on his understanding of Huang Leji, the man would definitely think of utilizing the power of the Night Watchers.
Along the way here, he had intentionally not concealed his tracks, precisely to lure Su Gao into chasing him.
The next moment, Fu Qian saw her eyes light up as she looked at him.
*No way! I'm still wearing the mask, and you can recognize me?!*
Su Gao didn't make a sound. She glanced at Fu Qian and the woman on the bed respectively. Under the latter's terrified gaze, she flicked her wrist, throwing a scabbard that smacked solidly against the woman's face.
The naked sleeper fainted without hesitation.
"Mr. Fu..."
Su Gao bowed slightly.
"It is so good to see you are unharmed!"
"Just lucky."
Fu Qian took off the mask, acknowledging his identity. On the way over, he had already adjusted his face back to normal.
Seeing his face, Su Gao's perpetually unchanging expression actually showed a moment of vivacity.
"Are you here for the Omen incident this time as well?"
"Yes."
Fu Qian nodded.
"We don't have much time. I need your full cooperation next, otherwise, something even worse than last time will happen here."
An incident worse than last time...
Su Gao's gaze narrowed, and she slowly nodded.
"Understood!"
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