Ping An Chen didn't play games on weekdays, but he wasn't unfamiliar with the concept that red dots on game maps typically represented enemies.
These five red dots moved at a breakneck speed, and within the span of a couple of breaths, they were already bearing down on the hut.
"Game over! Fang Qing Zhi is still out there washing dishes!"
On the screen, Fang Qing Zhi was intently scrubbing the dishes, completely oblivious to the anomalies surrounding the hut.
Ping An Chen's heart pounded as he hastily scanned the game interface for a way to warn Fang Qing Zhi.
The game interface boasted a multitude of options, yet the majority remained locked.
[Recharge one hundred to purchase a sound transmission note for a single voice message to Fang Qing Zhi].
The recharge interface promptly popped up.
Ping An Chen didn't bother contemplating why the Sound Transmission Note was so expensive and proceeded to recharge directly.
The Alipay deduction alert sounded, and simultaneously, a talisman materialized at the center of the screen.
[Please press the talisman to speak].
Ping An Chen's lips curled into a wry smile as he took a deep breath, pressed the talisman, and bellowed, "Fang Qing Zhi, run!"
[Run quickly!]
Fang Qing Zhi, who was washing the dishes, was violently startled and jerked her head up to survey her surroundings.
Was that just now the senior's voice?
"Ouch-!"
A piercing wolf howl sliced through the rainstorm.
Accompanying it was a deep growl as three demonic wolves, as large as buffaloes and pitch - black in color, burst into Fang Qing Zhi's line of sight.
Behind them, the figures of two more demonic wolves flickered in and out of view.
"Are these black - backed demonic wolves?"
How could this be...
Fang Qing Zhi instantly reacted.
The demonic wolf she had repelled earlier was likely a scout.
No wonder that demonic wolf hadn't engaged her head - on and retreated after a little resistance - it had come to scout.
The nearest demonic wolf was a mere five meters away from Fang Qing Zhi.
Without preamble, it pounced straight over.
Though her cultivation was ruined and her spiritual roots severed, her years of combat experience remained intact. Fang Qing Zhi seized the right moment to roll sideways, dodging the first demonic wolf's lunge, and hurled the plate in his hand toward the second demonic wolf preparing to strike.
Outside the screen, Ping An Chen's heart leaped into his throat.
Seeing Fang Qing Zhi's movements - nimble as a spirit cat and executed with crisp precision - he couldn't help but slap his thigh and exclaim, "Beautiful!"
The worst fear was encountering someone who froze in terror.
Fortunately, Fang Qing Zhi was composed enough to react swiftly.
These demonic wolves were regulars in the Wanqing Mountain area and had occasionally skirmished with the cultivators of the Qingyun Sect. At this moment, upon catZhing sight of a white object flying their way, they instinctively assumed it was Fang Qing Zhi's magical weapon and dodged without a second thought.
The plate struck the ground with no effect.
The pack of wolves exchanged glances, their shame and fury palpable, their blood - red eyes blazing with increased ferocity.
By then, Fang Qing Zhi had seized the opportunity to dart back into the room like a gust of wind, slamming the door shut.
"It's over, it's over, it's over!" Fang Qing Zhi chanted under her breath as she dragged furniture to barricade the door, her heart racing with anxiety. "Dealing with one demonic wolf the other day nearly cost me my life. How am I supposed to handle five of them now?" She was physically drained, her face flushing crimson from the exertion of dragging the table.
Before the table could be dragged to the door, the vibrations of the approaZhing demonic wolves already reverberated through the air.
Fang Qing Zhi's pupils shrank, and she swiftly retreated to the window.
Escaping through the window might be her only way out.
However, just as she thought the wolf demon was about to break through the door --
"Boom--!"
A deafening explosion suddenly erupted outside the door, accompanied by a flash of lightning.
This was followed by the demonic wolves' screams and the pungent smell of burning flesh.
Fang Qing Zhi looked up in surprise to see the talisman on the door emitting a dazzling thunderous glow. The four - square talisman's outline was visible through the door, spewing thunderfire outward and blasting the approaZhing wolf demons into charred remains.
"Thunderfire talisman!" Fang Qing Zhi recognized it instantly.
She hadn't noticed the talisman on the door when she went in and out, so it was clear it was the work of that senior.
Talismans and pills were categorized into five grades based on quality: Mortal, Middle, Upper, Absolute, and Immortal.
Immortal - grade talismans were wrapped in golden light and possessed immense power. Only the profound cultivators from great clans, deeply versed in the Dao, could craft such Immortal - grade talismans.
Ordinary Thunderfire talismans were only suitable for Qi Refining and Foundation Stage cultivators to combat their foes. In contrast, Immortal - grade Thunderfire talismans could even slay Golden Core - stage demons and were invaluable treasures worth thousands.
The talisman before her eyes was radiant with golden light — none other than an Immortal - grade product!
Most cultivators who obtained such talismans regarded them as life - saving treasures, to be kept at the bottom of their boxes as a last resort.
How could that senior just affix it to the door like that?
What a waste!
Fang Qing Zhi's heart swelled with both gratitude and sorrow.
Outside the house --
The first two wolf demons that approached had already been reduced to ash by the Thunderfire talisman.
The remaining three wolf demons stared wide - eyed, their tails tucked in fear, too terrified to budge.
They were mere Qi Refining - stage demons; how could they withstand such devastating power?
Seeing the talisman on the door still flickering, it was evident that this path was blocked.
Yet, it wasn't in their nature to abandon food so easily.
The three wolf demons exchanged glances. Two of them circled around to the back window, while one prepared to climb onto the roof to find a vulnerability.
However, before it could ascend the roof ...
Boom -!
The two wolf demons that had circled to the back window were also blown to smithereens.
This thoroughly terrified the last wolf demon, which turned tail and fled.
[Does he want to buy a Thunder Fire Charm to sanction the fleeing Wolf Demon? (Thunder Fire Talisman ￥288 "Half Price")]
"WHAT?!" Chen Pingan's face turned green with rage.
In the past, he would have uninstalled the game long ago.
But seeing the game's stunned Fang Qingzhi, and worrying that this wolf demon's escape would bring more demonic wolves...
"If you don't get rid of the grass, it will grow again in the spring! Charge!"
Chen Pingan gritted his teeth, a look of determination on his face.
As 288 Yuan was deducted from PayPal, a talisman shot toward the fleeing demonic wolf.
From Fang Qingzhi's perspective, only the first sound of thunder could be heard. A golden light pierced the air, struck the demon wolf instantly, and exploded violently. All that remained was the raging thunder and blazing thunderfire. Even the downpour seemed unable to extinguish it.
"Three consecutive Immortal Thunder Fire Talismans ..."
Fang Qingzhi stared blankly out the window.
In less than half a minute, the five demonic wolves were slain.
That senior hadn't even shown his face, resolving the crisis with just a voice transmission.
This kind of power was truly awe - inspiring. But why would such a character offer to help?
She couldn't help but think of her senior brother and master from the Green Cloud Sect. Before her little sister arrived, her senior brother and master had treated her quite well, but it was nothing more than routine care. Eldest brother Lu Changtian, with his fire spirit root, coveted her water spirit root as a daoist couple; second elder brother Xiao Yifeng, obsessed with the dan Dao, had no time to tend to spiritual herbs and made her do it, even using her to test medicine; third elder brother Yun Zimo was a martial arts nerd who often sparred with her and didn't hold back; fourth elder brother Zhang Hanxiao had a stubborn character and caused trouble on missions, always leaving her to clean up the mess and take the blame....
And what does this senior want?
She has nothing but this ailing body.
Could it be that senior just traveled here, saw her in trouble, and casually gave her a helping hand?
Fang Qingzhi shook her head and put the distracting thoughts behind her.
No matter what, senior had saved her life.
If she could survive, she would definitely do her best to repay it.
"Junior Qingran, thank you again for your assistance!"
She knelt on the ground and bowed to the sky with a solemn expression.
[Fang Qing Zhi Favorable Sense +5, Current 15]
"Not bad, the favorable sense has risen quite quickly." Chen Pingan stroked his Zhin and nodded in satisfaction. "That 288 wasn't spent in vain."
This game was really energizing. Only playing for a short while before spending hundreds of dollars. He kind of understood those internet - addicted teenagers who had to kryptonite even if they borrowed money, probably just as uptight as he was.
[Ding! Fang Qingzhi's medical report has been generated, and detailed identity information is now available!]
[View it?]
Chen Pingan's eyes brightened as he excitedly rubbed his hands together. "Coming right up~"