Chapter Ninety-Two The Most Dazzling Guy (Part Two)
They certainly should be surprised.
They truly had reason to be surprised.
Yang Haoran's Soul-Gathering Bead contained thirty-three Soul Threads. These Soul Threads varied in thickness, and among them, besides the Soul Threads formed by ordinary spirits, there were also Soul Threads formed by non-ordinary spirits.
Three of the Soul Threads stood out notably. Compared to the others, these three Soul Threads were considerably thicker, especially one that was as thick as a cigarette and particularly striking, giving off the impression of a crane among chickens.
This thickest Soul Thread was precisely the spiritual body of the red-skirted Evil Spirit transformed. It struggled and roared within the Soul-Gathering Bead, displaying a fierce and terrifying appearance, its milky white eye clearly visible.
"Half-step Evil Spirit!"
Joy flashed across Deng Feng's face. Yang Haoran's ability to collect so many souls in just one month had already greatly astonished him, but what he hadn't expected even more was that among these souls, there was even a large Half-step Evil Spirit!
Besides this massive Half-step Evil Spirit, the other two spirits also surprised him somewhat. Although they hadn't reached the level of a Half-step Evil Spirit, the Soul Threads formed by their two spiritual bodies far surpassed those of the other Soul Threads. One could tell at a glance that they had devoured quite a few spirits.
Even the Emissary of Death Deng Feng was astonished, and the other Night Watchers present were naturally no exception. Especially Xu Meijing, who had always been at odds with Yang Haoran, her mouth slightly agape, her expression one of shock. She seemed unable to believe that everything she saw was real, and so she rubbed her eyes.
"How is that possible? With his meager strength, how could he possibly be a match for a Half-step Evil Spirit? Even if the Spirit Power within us has some restraining effect on ghosts, with his strength, he could at most protect his life from a Half-step Evil Spirit. How could he possibly subdue it?"
The doubt in Xu Meijing's heart was also the doubt in the hearts of the other Night Watchers present. They had all become Night Watchers earlier than Yang Haoran. Neither in experience nor strength was Yang Haoran their match. So, they had some idea of how powerful a Half-step Evil Spirit was, and they were very puzzled as to how Yang Haoran managed to bring this Half-step Evil Spirit into his Soul-Gathering Bead.
"The Half-step Evil Spirit's strength is decent, but it's far from something you could deal with alone. How did you do it?"
Deng Feng was very pleased, and his attitude towards Yang Haoran took a complete turn. He, who had previously maintained a stern expression, now actually wore a smile on his face.
"I took it down with two friends, and I even got stabbed once because of it, nearly losing my life."
Yang Haoran's expression didn't change at all. He still wore his trademark smile on his face, neither fawning nor boastful.
He spoke simply and casually, as if discussing an insignificant trifle. Yet, within this seemingly simple and casual remark, there was a hidden agenda.
The key point revealed by his words wasn't who he subdued the red-skirted Evil Spirit with, but rather that he nearly lost his life while subduing it.
Deng Feng didn't press further on which friends Yang Haoran had subdued the red-skirted Evil Spirit with. He smiled and nodded at Yang Haoran, his perception of Yang Haoran having undergone a certain change.
"Evil Spirits carry extreme resentment, and their danger far exceeds that of ordinary spirits. Even a Half-step Evil Spirit is no different. Such entities cannot remain in the mortal realm, otherwise, countless living souls would perish by its hand."
"A Night Watcher, so-called, is a guardian in the dark. Therefore, I hope you'll always remember: even if it means death, never forget your identity, never forget your duty!"
Deng Feng's sudden outburst of these words surprised Yang Haoran, yet also left him somewhat bewildered. However, he didn't let these emotions show on his face; he merely nodded in agreement, without uttering another word.
"You did very well this time, neither arrogant nor impatient. I'm beginning to admire you. " Deng Feng said with a laugh.
Deng Feng's words, naturally, sounded like sweet music to Yang Haoran's ears. However, when these words reached Xu Meijing's ears, they sounded rather jarring. Xu Meijing always felt that Deng Feng's words seemed to carry a hidden meaning.
The next phase was the most tense and exciting part. Deng Feng, their boss, was about to personally distribute salaries to his subordinates!
Deng Feng once again took out the wooden box he had produced last time. Under his control, the wooden box erupted with a vast amount of Pure Yin Qi, which was what Yang Haoran and the others referred to as Soul Qi.
The Soul Qi was divided into streams, each stream varying in thickness according to their respective performance. However, the stream of Soul Qi belonging to Yang Haoran was the thickest and most concentrated, exceeding Xu Meijing's by several times over!
Last month, Xu Meijing's performance had been excellent, yet the Soul Qi she received wasn't as much as Yang Haoran's this time. The reason was simple: the Soul Qi exchangeable for a Half-step Evil Spirit was truly astonishingly vast, requiring a massive number of ordinary spirits to even compare. All the other Night Watchers, except for Yang Haoran, were aware of this.
Watching his own stream of Soul Qi, so immense, Yang Haoran didn't show anything on his face, but his heart rate couldn't help but quicken considerably.
The Soul Qi rushed towards him like a colossal black python. He didn't move his body, licked his slightly dry lips, and allowed the Soul Qi to pour into his body.
Because this stream of Soul Qi was simply too concentrated, it couldn't all be poured into his body in a short amount of time. The other Night Watchers, including Xu Meijing, had already completed their Soul Qi infusion, while he remained enveloped in a vast amount of Soul Qi.
Ink-black Soul Qi enveloped Yang Haoran's body. It penetrated every crevice, seeping in from all parts of Yang Haoran's body. Yet, even so, the Soul Qi surrounding him couldn't fully integrate into his body in a short time.
Deng Feng had left at some unknown point. The other Night Watchers, including Xu Meijing, all looked towards Yang Haoran, who was undergoing the Soul Qi infusion. Without exception, their eyes revealed expressions of envy.
At this very moment, Yang Haoran had undoubtedly become the most dazzling guy in the hall. He was their unit's Employee of the Month, the focus of everyone's attention!
Xu Meijing was in a terrible mood. She let out a cold huff from her lips, no longer bothering to watch. With her hands in her pockets and a frigid expression, she departed.
The longer she stayed, the fiercer the anger grew in her heart. She feared that if she continued to stay, her emotions would spiral out of control, and then she might just give Yang Haoran a good beating. So she simply chose to leave; out of sight, out of mind.
However, as she left, Xu Meijing secretly vowed that next month, no matter what, she would reclaim the face she had lost today!
By then, she would definitely provoke that obnoxious fellow, just as Yang Haoran had provoked her today!
In fact, Xu Meijing chose to leave at this time due to another concern.
Although she hadn't gained a deep understanding of Yang Haoran, she had interacted with him a few times. She had a certain grasp of Yang Haoran's character. Once that detestable fellow completed his Soul Qi infusion, he would undoubtedly subject her to a barrage of sarcasm and taunts. To avoid being in such an awkward predicament, she believed leaving beforehand was the most astute course of action.
It must be said, there was reason in Xu Meijing's consideration. If she didn't leave now, once Yang Haoran finished his Soul Qi infusion, the situation she feared truly would come to pass.
After Yang Haoran completed his Soul Qi infusion, he noticed that apart from Xu Meijing, the other Night Watchers had not yet left.
Not seeing Xu Meijing, Yang Haoran secretly felt it was a pity. Today had been a prime opportunity to ridicule her, but he unexpectedly missed it.
Just as he inwardly lamented his missed chance, a chorus of congratulations reached his ears. The other Night Watchers at this moment all offered him their congratulations.
In response, Yang Haoran quickly returned their smiles. Not a hint of smugness could be seen on his face; there was only modesty.
Yang Haoran wasn't yet sure why these Night Watchers hadn't left, but facing their enthusiasm, Yang Haoran still didn't dare to be negligent. After all, he was just a newcomer, and building good relationships with these veterans was essential.
"I never thought, Xiao Yang, that you would be so formidable, to be able to subdue even a powerful entity like a Half-step Evil Spirit. It truly fills this old man's heart with both shock and shame!"
"Indeed, entities like Evil Spirits are far too powerful. They're completely different from ordinary spirits. Even against a Half-step Evil Spirit, all I could do is flee. To try and take one into a Soul-Gathering Bead, it's simply too difficult."
"While a Half-step Evil Spirit isn't quite a true Evil Spirit, its illusions are still quite troublesome and not easy to deal with. Haoran, to achieve such results so soon after becoming a Night Watcher, your future is truly limitless!"
With the Night Watchers speaking one after another, Yang Haoran didn't know who to answer, and could only nod with a smile in agreement.
Regardless of whether the other person was right or wrong, nodding in agreement was a form of affirmation. This way, even if it couldn't bring them closer, it would at least avoid offending them.
It wasn't until the end, when all the Night Watchers proactively expressed their desire for Yang Haoran to exchange contact information with them, that he finally understood why these Night Watchers had suddenly become so enthusiastic towards him.
It turned out that these Night Watchers all hoped that in the future, if there were big jobs to be done and Yang Haoran couldn't handle them alone, they hoped he would contact them, and after the job was done, the profits would be split evenly.
And the "big jobs" they spoke of referred to entities such as Half-step Evil Spirits and true Evil Spirits.
Yang Haoran didn't know how strong Evil Spirits were, as he hadn't yet fought a true Evil Spirit. But he had witnessed how terrifying a Half-step Evil Spirit could be. If he had faced a Half-step Evil Spirit alone before, he would absolutely not have been its match.
However, his inability to be a match didn't mean that the other Night Watchers in Lecheng were incapable. These Night Watchers were all veterans compared to Yang Haoran. Though they had just downplayed their own strength, their actual abilities were all above Yang Haoran's. It was hard to say if they could truly face a full Evil Spirit, but if they encountered a Half-step Evil Spirit, they definitely had a chance of victory.
Therefore, Yang Haoran didn't refuse their proposal and readily agreed. For tasks he couldn't handle alone, having their help was a good thing. This would not only allow him to foster good relations with them, but he would also benefit himself, killing two birds with one stone.
"Them proactively seeking you out can be considered an affirmation of your capabilities. This time, you truly did well. I, your introducer, also gained face from this. " After the other Night Watchers had all left, Jiang Dashi spoke to Yang Haoran with a smile.
Before Yang Haoran could even speak, Jiang Dashi spoke again. However, this time, he put away his smile and became serious.
"If you ever encounter a true Evil Spirit, you must be extremely careful. The gap between a Half-step Evil Spirit and a true Evil Spirit is like the gap between an ordinary spirit and a Half-step Evil Spirit. They are incredibly powerful!"
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