"Hmm?"

Lu Xuan glanced at the soldiers guarding the city gate, feeling extremely curious.

Because when he entered the gate, these guards did not check his identity.

Moreover, the closing time of the city gate in Lanshan County seemed a bit too early.

"Hurry up, Xiao Liu, what are you dawdling for?"

"It’s almost dark, I won’t wait for you."

"Don’t, Mr. Chen, wait for me, I’m coming soon."

"Damn it, whatever!"

In the distance, those city gate soldiers quickly left, followed by a young soldier in a hurry.

"Sir, why are you still here? It’s almost dark, better head home early."

"Recently, there’s been some evil thing in the city, the whole Ren family is dead!"

At this moment, a few middle-aged men passed by Lu Xuan and uttered these words to him before leaving without turning back.

In no time, the area around the city gate became deserted and silent!

Seeing this, Lu Xuan frowned, still sitting motionless on his horse.

The whole town was gripped by fear.

Evil thing roaming around?

Could it be because of the Bloodthirsty Corpse Demon?

What kind of County Magistrate allows such things, how could the news of the Bloodthirsty Corpse Demon be so widespread?

Lu Xuan already knew the details of the Bloodthirsty Corpse Demon on his way here.

Its level is a formidable type, almost reaching the dire type level.

So, four years ago, two accomplished Blood Refining Realm practitioners and three newcomers to the Blood Refining Realm Yellow-level Profound Bird Guards were sent to eliminate the Bloodthirsty Corpse Demon.

The Bloodthirsty Corpse Demon is a somewhat special formidable type because its strength is near the dire type, giving it a peculiar ability.

The more severe the fear of humans, the shorter the time it appears.

Because devouring extremely terrified humans can greatly increase its sinister aura.

This was what puzzled Lu Xuan the most.

The current County Magistrate of Lanshan County had experienced a resurgence of the Bloodthirsty Corpse Demon four years ago.

At that time, the Profound Bird Guards leading the team clearly informed him about the Bloodthirsty Corpse Demon.

When the Bloodthirsty Corpse Demon resurfaces, the truth must be concealed at all costs, and the townspeople must not know about this thing.

Otherwise, once the townspeople find out, they will fall into deep fear.

The consequences would be unimaginable.

The entire town’s terrified people would be prey for the Bloodthirsty Corpse Demon.

Now, it’s clear that the whole town has fallen into fear.

It’s not even dusk yet, and the townspeople are already hiding at home.

Lu Xuan hesitated for a moment before giving up on confronting the County Magistrate of Lanshan County.

As night was approaching, Lu Xuan decided to deal with the Bloodthirsty Corpse Demon first.

Then, it wouldn’t be too late to find the County Magistrate of Lanshan County!

With that thought, Lu Xuan rode the Shen Fengjun swiftly toward the city center.

Since there were few people along the way, Lu Xuan’s speed was unhindered.

Before long, Lu Xuan arrived at the entrance of a large inn.

However, in front of the inn, several store clerks were tidying up, seemingly closing the business for the day.

Seeing this, Lu Xuan dismounted and walked toward the inn.

At the inn’s entrance, an older store clerk saw Lu Xuan and quickly ran over with a bright smile.

The store clerk greeted Lu Xuan with enthusiasm, nodding and bowing.

"Sir, please come in!"

After entering the inn, Lu Xuan glanced around and then calmly said.

"Take good care of my horse, and prepare a chamber for me!"

"And get some wine and food ready."

In front of the inn’s counter, a plump man, the shopkeeper, saw Lu Xuan and came running with a cheerful smile, just like the store clerk.

"Yes, yes, sir, please wait a moment."

"Quickly clean up a room for the gentleman."

"Sir, you’re lucky to come just in time, we are about to close."

The shopkeeper’s last words made Lu Xuan’s eyes narrow, and he calmly asked.

"Shopkeeper, it’s still early, why are you closing so soon?"

As soon as Lu Xuan finished speaking, the shopkeeper’s smile faded, replaced by a gloomy expression.

"Sigh, sir, I can tell you’re from outside the town."

"Sir, you came at the wrong time."

"These days, let me tell you..." the shopkeeper suddenly lowered his voice, leaned closer to Lu Xuan, and whispered.

"They say there’s an evil thing in town!"

"Mr. Ren’s whole family was killed by that evil thing."

"I heard the Ren family died horribly, all their blood drained, like dried corpses from decades ago."

"Sir, don’t think I’m bluffing, this is all true."

"This information comes from a good friend of mine in the county office, it’s absolutely true!"

"So, sir, don’t wander around tonight, the evil thing will come out at night."

"Tomorrow morning, I advise you to leave early."

"If it weren’t for my family here, I’d want to leave for a while too."

The shopkeeper spoke endlessly, thinking the young man in front of him would be just as frightened.

Yet, the young man showed no sign of fear.

"Sir, don’t underestimate the evil thing."

"Mr. Ren was a martial artist in the Bone Marrow Refining Realm, and he still died at the hands of that phantom."

So it really is the Bloodthirsty Corpse Demon!

The information the shopkeeper continued to share did not concern Lu Xuan.

Lu Xuan was now certain of it.

The people of this town, indeed, knew about the Bloodthirsty Corpse Demon.

"Thank you for the heads up, shopkeeper."

Hearing Lu Xuan’s response, the shopkeeper finally stopped his speech.

When he brought Lu Xuan to the prepared room, the shopkeeper had a few more words to say.

"Sir, if you need anything, just let me know."

"Remember, don’t cause any loud disturbances at night!"

Silence through the night!

Sunlight streamed through the paper window, shining on Lu Xuan.

At that moment, Lu Xuan was sitting cross-legged on the bed, seemingly having stayed awake all night.

It didn’t appear?

The Bloodthirsty Corpse Demon didn’t show up last night?

Late last night, Lu Xuan wandered through the silent town alone.

Lu Xuan visited every corner of the town.

Yet, to his surprise, there was no trace of sinister aura.

"Looks like I need to stay here another day."