Hao Ren and Vivian discussed for a long time whether the "Mr. Nangong" was a demon hunter, a swindler, or just a passer-by (the last one was unlikely).
Vivian claimed that she had a special sense for demon hunters due to her injury. However, she had to admit that her talent was erratic and could not be used as reliable evidence. Lily, on the other hand, had never seen a demon hunter before. In Vivian's eyes, Lily was no better than a child. She might not even be able to react in time if a demon hunter showed up at her doorstep.
According to Vivian, demon hunters were "half-human, half-monster." During battle, they would unleash all kinds of supernatural powers. In some cases, their bodies would even mutate. However, under normal circumstances, they were no different from ordinary humans. There was no special aura or any other identifiable information. This "concealment" was also one of the demon hunters' trump cards against unusual creatures. The behavior of the "Mr. Nangong" did not seem like a demon hunter to Vivian, especially when he took the initiative to talk to people and announce his identity. He was very different from the enemies in Vivian's memory. However, that alone did not rule out the possibility that he was the "real deal." After all, the vampire maiden had not seen a demon hunter for many years. Even if she had seen one, it was only a small part of the large demon hunter community. Her knowledge was limited, and her memory was muddled. Most importantly, she was unlucky. Even Hao Ren was not sure if he would suffer the same bad luck as Vivian.
So, Hao Ren felt uneasy.
The three of them did not get any better in this unfamiliar place. Although the language problem had been solved, the journey was tiring. Even Lily was too tired to move. The three of them returned to their room after dinner. Lily was lying on the sofa in the middle of the living room, watching the TV. Although she could not understand a word, she was enjoying the show. Vivian was doing something very meaningful next to her. She took out the cash that she had prepared for this trip and was counting it.
Hao Ren sat next to Vivian very vigilantly, trying to keep the closest distance between them. He stared at Vivian's slender and pale hands without blinking. He was afraid that the vampire's aura of misfortune would activate and the pile of cash would vanish in an instant. Hao Ren now realized that Vivian's bad luck could not be simply described as "bad luck". It was simply the will of the universe, a passive effect. Letting Vivian touch money was definitely a psychological extreme exercise.
Vivian counted the money excitedly, sighing from time to time. "Oh my … This is a rare moment of luxury in my life … So this is how it feels to count money … It's really good to follow Mr. Landlord … Hey, Mr. Landlord, don't be so nervous, okay?"
"Just call me Hao Ren outside," Hao Ren looked at Vivian with a smile that did not reach his eyes. "Besides, I have a reason to be nervous. I swear to God, if I'm not around for even a moment, you can wipe out all our funds. Also, can you be a little more ambitious? I thought you were going to do something when you asked me to empty my wallet. Turns out, you're just counting money for fun? "
"Can you understand my devastated heart after being poor for thousands of years?" Vivian let out a poetic sigh. "Sigh, the last time I felt this good was during the Republic of China. I carried a sack of rice to buy rice and counted the silver notes in front of the grain store for half an hour … But it didn't feel as good as this time. After all, those things were like waste paper, not as useful as pounds. Hey, this stack is finished. Let me count again … Hey, Hao Ren, don't be like this. Let me count again! "
Hao Ren put the money away firmly and kept it close to his body. Then, he said, "My lady of the Blood Clan, I really want to count the money. I'll let you count it when we get to Zimbabwe. But for now, you should just do something normal. We were just talking about the demon hunters. Why aren't you nervous at all?"
"I've been through a lot. How can I be nervous about such a small thing?" "Do you know what a real demon hunter should be like?" Vivian looked longingly at the place where Hao Ren had put the wallet, and then turned her head away in disdain. "Do you know what a real demon hunter should be like?"
Hao Ren was interested. "What do they look like?"
"With the style I'm familiar with. They like to wear black when they're on the move. It used to be hunting suits, but later, it's tight-fitting suits. Some demon hunters in the East also wear kungfu suits. Anyway, they're rigid. But usually, they dress like normal people. In addition, they're a bit gloomy, not easy to talk to, and very low-key. They usually try their best to hide their identity, for fear of attracting our attention and alerting the enemy. Not to mention revealing their identity, sometimes if ordinary people find out about their whereabouts, they'll even kill the ordinary people to silence them. Although this is the practice of a minority of extremists, it's a clear indication of the demon hunters' problem. In addition to keeping a low profile, demon hunters are also 'ordinary'. They're very, very ordinary. They're very good at acting and acting like ordinary people. This is also a way to hide themselves. When people around them talk about witches, they also talk about witches. When people around them talk about Napoleon's triumph, they also talk about Napoleon. When people around them talk about atheism and deny the existence of ghosts and gods, they also announce that they believe in science. Do you understand now? That's how they hide themselves completely. Demon hunters look exactly like the people you see on the street. From the inside to the outside, they disguise themselves. So the more I think about it, the more I feel that 'Mr. Nangong' is not worth our attention. Who would announce their exorcism business so casually? Even if the demon hunters don't have any business, they wouldn't be so high-profile. This is completely contrary to the creed that they live by. "
At the end of her words, Vivian nodded. "That's why I think we're too nervous. I'm nervous about the demon hunter, and you're nervous about your first 'mission'. We're probably being fooled by a swindler who can be found anywhere."
Hao Ren listened and nodded. "Yes, yes, that makes sense. But, are we really going to let our guard down?"
"We still need to be vigilant." Vivian shook her head. "He doesn't look like a real demon hunter, but he's probably been exposed to that kind of stuff. He knows the history of demon hunters, and he's also very knowledgeable about 'work'. So, I'm guessing that he might be a minion of a real demon hunter. Those cunning guys occasionally do the same thing. So, we have to be careful not to let 'Mr. Nangong' notice anything unusual. Other than that, he shouldn't be a threat. Anyway, our purpose is to look for someone, not to fight. "
Hao Ren nodded. The discussion about 'Mr. Nangong' was over.
By then, Lily had already switched the TV over and over again. She had no idea what was going on. The werewolf maiden was a little bored. She threw the remote control aside and scratched Hao Ren's back with her claws. "Mr. Landlord, can you talk to Raven 12345 and ask her to prepare a MDT for each of us? You might have to meet people from other places in the future, and there might be foreigners among them. It'll be awkward if they don't understand you."
Hao Ren chuckled. This stupid werewolf actually knew how to use her brain. Look at how reasonable this excuse was just to watch a foreign language program. However, just as he was about to explain the organizational system to Lily, a word that caught his attention suddenly came from the TV next to him. "… Yorford Castle near Brewshire has attracted a lot of paranormal enthusiasts recently …"
Hao Ren's ears pricked up. He turned around and saw an interview program on the TV. A blonde foreign woman was standing next to the TV van with a microphone in her hand. The background behind her was a rugged wilderness. In the distance, he could see the ruins that had almost completely collapsed. Next to the woman was a pudgy man in a white T-shirt. The man was obviously not a TV station staff. He was bearded, slightly balding, and his clothes were a little old. He looked like an ordinary local farmer and was probably being interviewed.
"… What we're looking at now is Yorford Castle. Obviously, it has completely collapsed. We can no longer see its original size. As there's no road here, the TV van had to stop here. Later, I'll walk to the castle so that everyone can see what it looks like." The woman introduced the current situation and then gestured to the pudgy man next to her. "This is Mr. Angus, the one who first discovered the paranormal phenomenon in the castle …"
(I randomly picked the Dream Cup … So, if anyone has a free ticket, please vote. Seems like there's a ticket for the VIP every day.)
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