Chapter 50 Absorb? Devour?
There was a trace of darkness left on the ground, which seemed to be the remnant of the devil's resentful power.

Wang Hao felt the desire in his heart, slowly squatted down, and reached out to touch the ground.

next moment,
A tingling sensation came from his fingertips.

Then, a warm current flowed, as if something entered his body.

Then, a very abundant sense of satisfaction came from deep in his soul.
It was like a person who had been hungry for a long time finally had a hearty meal.

"What's happening here?"

There was a trace of uneasiness in Wang Hao's eyes, but it soon calmed down.
"It should be related to what my mother said about the different power in my body."

After thinking for a while, Wang Hao checked his body.

He found that there were no negative changes, and his strength even seemed to have increased a bit. In addition, the Eye of God on his waist seemed to be brighter.

After confirming that there should be no negative effects, Wang Hao put his mind at ease and turned to walk towards the two people who were recuperating in the distance.

Walking up to the two of them, Wang Hao sat down cross-legged and looked at the sky. It was still late at night.

"You guys continue to rest, I'll keep watch." Among the three, he was in the best condition, so it was natural for him to keep watch.
Xingqiu and Chongyun did not refute.

However, too many things happened today, and Xingqiu and Chongyun couldn't sleep.

After taking a breath, Xingqiu suddenly spoke up: "Tell me, if we hadn't exposed Gui Sheng, would he not have been devoured by the demon's grudge?"

Thinking back to the chats and laughter I had with Guisheng along the way, this waiter from Hutchison Whampoa who said he would treat us all to a meal was actually a pretty nice person.

Although he was born in an ordinary family, he was able to enter one of the Eight Gates of Liyue with his own ability, and was also responsible for a supply route for the Thousand Rock Army. He was already considered a promising young man.

But such a person died here unexpectedly.

Beside him, Chongyun also opened his eyes. In response to Xingqiu's question, he slowly shook his head: "It's impossible. He died half a month ago. It was the power of the devil's resentment that allowed him to wander around.

Although he still maintained his own thoughts and even forgot his own death,

But as time goes by, his memory will become more and more blurred, and everything he has will be swallowed up by the devil's resentment.

By then, we will probably be facing a demonic spirit that can use Gui Sheng's body to its full potential."

"Is that so? That's such a pity." Xingqiu sighed, his tone full of pity for Guisheng.

Wang Hao also sighed softly, yes, what a pity.

People like Gui Sheng may be the ones that an ordinary family supports with all their efforts to change their life.

But now, an accident has completely ended it.

The matter involves the resentment of the devil, and it is estimated that the real cause of death will not appear in the obituary.

“When you go to hand in the task later, please say a few good words for Guisheng. At least... after being possessed by the devil's resentment, he did not corrupt quickly, but managed to hold on for half a month. When we met him, he was still thinking about delivering supplies.” Wang Hao looked at Chongyun.

If Gui Sheng had been devoured and corrupted by the devil's vengeance from the beginning, then Wang Hao and Xingqiu might have been in real danger.

The two of them are newcomers and lack experience, so it is possible that they will fail.

Gui Sheng, with the will of a mortal and his seriousness and responsibility in his work, managed to resist the erosion of the demon's resentment for half a month.

Even when he met Wang Hao and Xingqiu, he was still a diligent person who wanted to transport the goods to the Qianyan military camp.

This kind of professionalism...deserves another pension from Hutchison Whampoa.

【What a chosen worker. 】

[Did you see that? Dedication can resist the erosion of demons. 】

【Climb, climb, climb. Those who slack off have no professionalism in their eyes. 】

[You only work as much as you are paid, that’s what it means to work. 】

Looking at the noisy comments, Wang Hao shook his head slightly. What he said just now was just to let Chongyun praise Guisheng when he handed in the task.

In fact, in Wang Hao's opinion, Gui Sheng's persistence seems to be a responsibility and dedication to work, but in essence, it may be more about his family's expectations of him and his attachment to his family.

Just like what he said when he was exposed just now, what he wanted to do most was to go back and see his mother and sister.

His family is the motivation for him to persevere.

Just like many workers, it’s enough for them to have enough food to eat, so why do they work hard? Isn’t it because of their family?
Dedication is just an appearance; the real core is family.

When Wang Hao was thinking,
On the side, Chongyun nodded slightly: "I will."

After talking about Guisheng, the atmosphere gradually became better.

Xingqiu completed his first act of chivalry and slayed demons, and he felt quite excited.

With such excitement on his face, Wang Hao couldn't help but criticize him: "Don't get excited, there are only three of us here, no one saw it, and your name as the hero Xingqiu wouldn't be known." Xingqiu: "Ah?"

[It was so funny, it was all in vain. 】

[At this time, Xingqiu still values ​​the reputation of chivalry. ]

[When Huangmao arrived, Xingqiu was already full of bad intentions.]

[The current Xingqiu is the future Chongyun. ]

[This is so funny. Now Wang Hao is teasing Xingqiu, and from now on Xingqiu will tease Chongyun, right?]

[The food chain belongs to yes. 】

【…】

The barrage was full of joy.

"Haha, maybe you can write a book in the future to record our adventures, but you are not allowed to write my real name." Wang Hao said with a smile.

From the comments, I learned that Xingqiu will write his own book in the future, so maybe I can advance the time a little bit.

Xingqiu's eyes lit up: "Wang Hao, you are indeed my confidant."

That’s right, it doesn’t matter if no one sees it, just write it yourself.

Xingqiu looked excited and smiled: "Haha, from now on you will all be the protagonists of my book."

Chongyun's face froze: "And me?"

Xingqiu reached out and patted his shoulder: "Of course, we are now friends for life and death. From now on, you will be the demon-slayer master in my book."

Demon slayer master?

Chongyun's eyes also lit up.

Looking at the two people imagining the future, Wang Hao shook his head helplessly and stood up: "I'm going to pick up some firewood. Call me if you need anything."

Then he turned and walked into the shadows.

The demon's resentment had been eliminated, so Xingqiu and Chongyun were not too worried and continued their conversation.

In the dark,
Wang Hao walked around the remaining tents in the camp, picking up a piece of discarded wood from time to time.

After walking around the camp, he was already holding a large bundle of wood in his hands.

"Could it be my illusion?"

Ever since he inexplicably shot the devil's resentment away, Wang Hao has always felt that someone is watching them.

But now, while collecting firewood, he checked around, but found nothing.

"Forget it, let's go back to the camp first, otherwise they will be worried."

Wang Hao shook his head slightly and walked towards the campfire with firewood in his arms.

After Wang Hao left,
After dozens of breaths,

A dark blue aura flashed by, and a thin figure appeared.

It's Mandrill.

(The Sage Who Conquers Demons, Xiao)

As the Great Demon Subduer, he sensed it when the demon's resentment broke through the cover of Gui Sheng's physical body.

The inexplicable shot that Wang Hao fired before was actually fired by him.

"I unexpectedly meet the son of an old friend again."

Xiao still remembers that two years ago, this little guy was on the rooftop of Wangshu Inn, shouting that he wanted to see him.

"It's good to eliminate evil and slay demons."

Leaving behind a word of praise, the blue-black aura intertwined, and the figure disappeared.

After a while, a sneaky figure poked his head out from the tent next to him.
"No one? Is it really my illusion?"

Confused and failing in fishing, Wang Hao could only return to the campfire in shame.

After returning, Xingqiu and Chongyun were still chatting. Of course, Xingqiu was doing most of the talking while Chongyun just nodded and shook his head.

Wang Hao put down the firewood and listened quietly.

(End of this chapter)