Book 6: Chapter 43: Nightmare spell

Book 6: Chapter 43: Nightmare spell

Wan Li felt something was strange the moment he entered the old town.

The entire town was completely still in the middle of the day. Not a single person on the streets, no smoke from the chimneys, no sounds of animals. It was like a city of the dead.

He heard Hong Hao Hao mention something called the nightmare spell while he was transformed into a rock by Master Long. He had wondered what the spell would look like the entire way here. Now he knew. The nightmare spell kept the entire town in a state of heavy slumber.

Step, step, step

The urgent footsteps were his own. However, he truly wasnt used to such a silent environment. It made him feel a little flustered, as if someone was following behind him. People were social animals after all. Especially someone who was used to living in a large city like him. Wandering the empty streets by himself now naturally made him feel uneasy and anxious.

Wan Li endured the discomfort and walked along the main street of the town. The doors and windows were tightly shut and not a single store was open. As expected, everyone was asleep. If it werent for the noon sun hanging overhead, he might assume he was in a dream.

He stood in the middle of the street and pondered for a while before deciding to take go back to his inn for a look. Under normal circumstances, even if everywhere else was closed, the police station, hospitals and inns would remain open. The inn he stayed in was the largest one in Hongqing Town. Although it was a little far from the town hospital, it was right across from the police station. Therefore, he could enter these two places and check out the situation.

First was the police station.

The towns houses were all shut. Only the police stations doors were wide open. The wind blew against the large doors, making them knock against the wall, making a light clanging sound. In the deathly silence, it was especially ear-piercing. Each ring seemed to strike against his heart.

However, despite the open doors of the police station, there were no signs of life. From the distance, it made Wan Li feel that place wasnt a building. It seemed to be a trap, filled with malice and allure.

He gritted his teeth and walked inside vigilantly. He realized there wasnt anyone in the entire police station. The only thing accompanying him was his echoing footsteps in the empty room.

Thudthudthud

What was going on here? Did the police get kidnapped or had Si Ma Nan done something again? Had he used his influence to relocate the police on duty? Or were the townsfolk not asleep? Was the town actually empty?

Thinking of this, he immediately ran across the street to the inn.

There were no obstructions on the road, making it impossible for Wan Li to hide as he crossed. He didnt understand why he felt the need to hide, or what he was supposed to be hiding from. He just felt exceptionally tense due to the isolation. It felt like a dagger against his back, as if someone was spying on him.

His entire body was tense. He first tightened the straps of the fishing rod case on his back and gripped the baseball bat he was using as a weapon. Then, he slowly inched towards the inns doors and peeped inside.

There was usually a bellboy at the door, but he was obviously absent at this moment. There was no one in the lobby either.

Wan Li steadied his mind and entered through the doors.

Creak.

The doors closed behind him. Although this was usually the case, this time felt especially chilling. Wan Li did his best to ignore his unease and walked towards the reception desk.

Behind it was the first person Wan Li had seen since entering the old town. To be precise, there were two. The scene gave him an indescribable feeling. He felt a little glad, but also a little nervous. There was a male and a female worker sitting in their seats. Their heads were lowered seemingly in sleep. However, since he couldnt hear them breathing, Wan Li couldnt be sure.

He made his way behind the counter. Since he didnt know the details of the nightmare spell, he didnt dare touch them. He merely bent over to listen carefully. Once he heard their faint breathing, he let out a breath.

This meant that the town wasnt empty and the townsfolk hadnt all been killed. They were really just asleep. Once Si Ma Nan released the spell or once Ruan Zhan killed him, they would wake up! This was probably the case for everyone else as well.

After realizing this, Wan Li started digging in the drawers beneath the counter to see if he could find the master key for the rooms. No matter how much noise he made during this process, whether it was rifling through drawers, the clanking of keys or inadvertently knocking over a chair, the two staff members did not get woken up. This made Wan Li feel they might as well be dead if it werent for the breathing.

Death was the most primitive form of sleep!

You found me? Hong Hao Hao laughed. Imagine being able to say something like that. Looking for someone like shutting the door to beat the dog? And youre even the dog in this case!

As long as the outcome is good, the process isnt important. What matters is that I can now have a conversation with you.

A conversation is something had between equals. Where is your confidence coming from? This? Hong Hao Hao smiled and raised the fishing rod case in her hands.

Wan Lis expression changed.

That case contained the bloodwood sword. Ruan Zhan had left it so he could protect himself. That was a unique treasure of the Daoist world. It definitely couldnt end up in the hands of those with malicious intent.

You shouldnt be surprised. You couldnt even keep your clothes, let alone this treasure. Hong Hao Hao was very satisfied with the surprise and anxiety on Wan Lis face. She took a glance at Wan Lis sturdy and youthful body that was filled with vigor. A trace of desire rose in her heart. She didnt really want to kill him immediately, and wanted to hide him somewhere to raise as her pet.

Wasnt she Si Ma Nans pet? Why couldnt she have one of her own? Si Ma Nan had never treated her unfairly, but he had also never truly held her in his heart. Besides, he wasnt fond of feminine charms and rarely wanted her. She was a grown woman after all. She should have a man like Wan Li accompanying her. What was wrong with that? But would Si Ma Nan forgive her after he found out? That person wouldnt tolerate the slightest bit of betrayal. Those who betrayed him would die very tragically!

While Hong Hao Hao hesitated, Wan Li suddenly smiled. Ill be getting the bloodwood sword back later. Its fine to leave it with you for now.

What if I destroy it?

You dont dare. Si Ma Nan wants it. Do you think he would let you off if it gets harmed in the slightest?

Dont think yourself clever!

Then how about we make a bet? If you dare destroy the sword, I will do whatever you say! Wan Li smiled prettily but his gaze was filled with provocation.

His expression caused Hong Hao Hao to suddenly become enraged.

She violently opened the case and pulled out the bloodwood sword. Yet the moment her hand touched the hilt, it was like she was burned. She threw it to the floor with a shriek.

Wan Lis heart twisted from distress. He wasnt feeling distress over Hong Hao Haos injury, but rather from the sword which had been thrown on the ground. Yet he was afraid of Hong Hao Hao realizing his intentions and forcibly kept his face expressionless.

Hong Hao Hao had forgotten that despite having a body and being able to move around like a human, she was ultimately borrowing it from someone else. While the evil-repelling bloodwood sword couldnt really do anything to someone that wasnt purely a spirit body, it could still injure her.

Looking up, she saw that Wan Li was still smiling gleefully, making her even more angry.

Why couldnt this man cherish her the way he cherished Yue Xiao Xia? Why did he have to look at her mockingly?

You all, get over here. Break this sword into pieces for me! She was a little flustered and exasperated, and yelled to the thugs around them.

Those people hesitated.

They didnt know the bloodwood sword only harmed fiendish beings, and couldnt do anything to humans. Since Zhang Xue was so afraid of the sword and those outsiders were fighting so desperately to obtain it, they assumed it was something harmful. No one dared step up in that moment.

Get over here this instant, or none of you will have good outcomes! Hong Hao Hao turned stern.

The people looked at each other. Finally, their leader gestured at two of them and they shuffled over.

Looking nervous, with their sleeves wrapped over their hands, the two gripped the sword on either end. They looked blankly at the rampaging beauty, not knowing what to do next. They also felt this sword was exceptionally hot to the touch.

Why are you looking at me for?! Break it! Hong Hao Hao was pale. After glaring at the sword for a while, she suddenly yelled out. Then, she took a step back as if a little afraid.

The two thugs looked at each other, and had no choice but to pull hard against the bloodwood sword!This chapter is updated by nov(e)(l)biin.com