Chapter 14 – Blood Demon Detected, Host Please Escape Immediately!

Has the Bloodthirsty Fiend been captured this quickly?

Qin Yang was momentarily stunned, a flicker of astonishment crossing his face as he found this news somewhat unexpected.

But the eye-catching headlines trending online couldn’t be fake.

[Jianghai City Serial Murder Case Solved! Bloodthirsty Fiend Apprehended! A Great Relief to All!]

After all, these past few days the Bloodthirsty Fiend had been wreaking havoc, plunging the entire city into a blood-soaked turmoil that kept everyone on edge.

To reassure the public, the Star Martial Police Department had naturally set up an inescapable net to capture the perpetrator.

It was only a matter of time before they caught him.

“I can’t believe this! Why wasn’t he captured earlier? If they’d caught him just one night sooner, would I have gotten swept up in that raid at Platinum Ocean?!”

Xia He grew increasingly frustrated as he recalled last night’s experience, promptly forwarding several trending news links.

Ding-dong!

With the chime of the notification, Qin Yang clicked the links and skimmed through the comments beneath the trending topics.

Without exception, they were filled with public praise:

“The Star Martial Police Department is mighty! They finally caught this devil!”

“Such hard work! I heard they deployed several squads – truly a whole-city effort.”

“My second uncle’s family suffered because of this Demonkin. May their souls rest in peace.”

“He looks absolutely ferocious. Thank goodness he’s been captured – no one has to live in fear anymore.”

Qin Yang scrolled through his phone screen reading the comments, then spotted the Demonkin’s crime scene photo in the second link.

The photo showed a deserted amusement park as backdrop, with gloomy moonlight slanting across rusted merry-go-round horses.

A middle-aged man knelt at the center, pinned to the ground by five riot control forks restraining his limbs and neck, completely immobilized.

His pallid face was the color of gold leaf, yet contorted into a bestial snarl.

Deep within his sinister eyes surged a dark crimson glow, radiating palpable evil.

This created a stark contrast with the dozen fully armed soldiers standing behind him.

Like a caged beast, he seemed capable of breaking free at any moment.

“Tsk tsk, Old Qin, did you see the photo? This Demonkin looks absolutely terrifying. Do all evil cultivators end up like this?”

Xia He shook his head and sighed. “I heard this devil was still chewing on some meat when they caught him. Who knows what animal it came from.”

“Most people who succumb to demonic cultivation end up like this.”

Qin Yang shrugged, feeling somewhat relieved internally.

This roaming devil had finally been captured.

This meant Jianghai City’s alert level could be lowered.

With constant street patrols these past days, he hadn’t been able to move freely.

Now that the devil was caught, it meant far fewer complications.

“Three days. This guy has only three days left to live.”

Xia He put away his phone, suddenly speaking with absolute conviction.

“Three days?”

Qin Yang raised an eyebrow, somewhat confused.

“Yeah, this devil committed heinous crimes, killing too many innocent civilians. After the Star Martial Police Department extracts all necessary information from him over the next three days, they’ll execute him by public beheading!”

Xia He said quietly.

“I see.”

Qin Yang felt understanding wash over him, accepting this outcome as reasonable.

The Bloodthirsty Fiend’s relentless killing spree these past days had thrown Jianghai City’s residents into constant fear.

Without swift and decisive action, how could such agitated public sentiment be calmed?Moreover, by making an example of someone, it would not only reassure the public but also serve as a deterrent to other demonkin—killing two birds with one stone.

Just as Qin Yang was reflecting on this…

Suddenly, a familiar mechanical voice echoed in his mind!

“Ding! High-risk lifeform detected: Blood Demon!”

“Warning! Extreme danger!”

“Host is advised to evacuate the area immediately! Seek shelter and lay low!”

The urgent electronic tone, like a soul-shaking bell, startled Qin Yang, causing him to jolt all over.

“Huh? Blood Demon?”

Qin Yang’s expression shifted, then lit up with delight.

Is the system acting up again?

Has the little creature that drives the system crazy returned?!

“Where? Where’s the Blood Demon?”

Hearing this, Qin Yang rubbed his hands together excitedly, scanning his surroundings for the Blood Demon the system mentioned.

However, after searching for a long time, not even a small animal could be found—let alone a cockroach.

“What are you looking for, Old Qin? A beauty in black stockings?”

Noticing Qin Yang’s odd behavior, Xia He followed his gaze curiously but saw nothing except a cleaning lady.

“Bro, you must be really desperate.”

Xia He sighed, shaking his head as he patted Qin Yang’s shoulder heavily. “When we have time after work, I’ll take you to Platinum Ocean to broaden your horizons.”

Qin Yang: “…”

Unfazed by Xia He’s teasing, Qin Yang simply felt disappointed.

He hadn’t found any trace of the Blood Demon.

Could it be that this damned system is messing with me?!

Just as he was pondering this, the alarm on his phone rang—it was already time for work.

So, he had to set aside his confusion for now and head to work with Xia He.

……….

By now, the first floor of the library was no longer as packed as before.

Only a handful of people sat scattered on the rest chairs, a stark contrast to the previous full occupancy.

“Quite a few people have left.”

Qin Yang couldn’t help but feel a pang of sentiment at the desolate scene.

Although the seats had been filled before, those who came to read were merely taking advantage of the robust security system.

They were here to “take refuge.”

Jianghai City had three areas guarded by Innate Realm experts: the Star Martial Police Department, the City Library, and the Martial Arts Academy.

Even the surrounding hotels and inns had been fully booked.

Now, with the Bloodthirsty Fiend captured and the threat eliminated, everything had returned to its usual calm.

“Who’s to say similar demonkin won’t appear in the future? I can’t let my guard down.”

Qin Yang shook his head and headed toward the section housing movement technique manuals.

He had learned quite a bit about swordplay in recent days, but he couldn’t neglect evasion techniques.

Even if he couldn’t win a fight, he had to be able to outrun the danger.

As long as disaster couldn’t catch up to him, there would always be a chance to turn the tables!

With this in mind, Qin Yang began searching for movement martial arts on the first floor of the library.

After some effort, he only managed to find six suitable techniques.

“The movement martial arts on this floor are far too scarce—several times fewer than the swordplay manuals.”

As Qin Yang browsed through the movement books, he found they mostly covered basic footwork.

Thanks to his extraordinary comprehension, he grasped the essence of these techniques in an instant.

The core principle lay in emulating the movements of mountains, rivers, and wild beasts.

Whether it was the leap of a forest deer, the dive of a stream fish, or the flight of a high-altitude bird…

“Imitating the escape movements of mountain creatures?”Qin Yang pondered briefly and soon conceived a bold idea.

What if he integrated all these movement techniques into one, cultivating a new skill adaptable to various terrains?

“Let’s try it!”

With this thought, Qin Yang didn’t hesitate. He closed his eyes and began organizing the intricacies of the six movement techniques.

In an instant!

The six techniques evolved like projections in his mind, as if countless creatures were charging forth, scattering like startled birds and beasts—their traces impossible to grasp.

Qin Yang extracted their essence, blending and mastering them.

The key elements of the movements merged into one.

A short while later.

A brand new Innate Realm technique took form!

“Elegant as a startled swan, fluid as a roaming dragon… Gathering the strengths of countless beasts, I shall name it ‘Seven-Star Dragon Step’!”

Qin Yang was overjoyed, feeling an indescribable comfort throughout his body.

Was that all it took?

Innate martial arts—achievable with just a pair of hands!

……

Time flew by, and three days passed in the blink of an eye.

That day, Qin Yang and Xia He were eating in the cafeteria.

“Got something good to show you, Old Qin. Don’t spread it around,” Xia He said mysteriously, sending over a video link.

“What is it?”

Qin Yang opened his phone and took a look—it was a short video. “Is it the kind of video I’m thinking of?”

“What are you imagining? This is the execution video of that Bloodthirsty Fiend. A friend of my dad sent it. Don’t go sharing it recklessly,” Xia He whispered.

Hearing this, Qin Yang grew curious and immediately pressed play.

But just as he was watching…

Suddenly, the long-absent mechanical voice of the system rang out once more!

“Ding! Blood Demon—Bloodthirsty Leech detected! Host, evacuate immediately!”

(End of Chapter)