One more catty, one more attribute point
Chapter 26: Chapter 24: Elder Sister

Threads of warmth spread from his abdomen, seeping into his limbs and bones.

Compared to the past.

Endowed with the talent of water affinity, his body soaked in the stream.

The warmth that emerged from his abdomen, after devouring an equal portion of demon flesh, seemed significantly thicker.

This meant that Su Heng's guess was right.

The Water Ghost Poison Sack could enhance his metabolism, thereby improving the efficiency of nutrient absorption and even the speed of absorption noticeably.

All things considered...

"Probably about a thirty percent increase?" A joyful expression appeared on Su Heng's face amid the clear stream waters.

A thirty percent increase.

It might not seem like much.

But the key was that the growth from the Water Ghost Poison Sack could consistently exert its effects.

That is to say, even if Su Heng ran out of demon meat and returned to his impoverished old days, leveraging ordinary meat, his attribute point acquisition pace would still increase.

As time passed, the enhancements from the Water Ghost Poison Sack would become even more evident.

And...

This was only the first stage of the poison sack.

If he were to acquire similar types of demonic remains in the future and enhance them further, the improvements would be even more significant.

Splash!

Under the bright moonlight, the gently rippling stream exploded into giant splashes.

Su Heng's robust stature leaped out from the water and moved toward the shore, lowering his head to pick up the robe resting on a rock, draping it over his body.

The moon sank in the west, while the sun slowly reached up from the east.

He had been busy all night.

Yet, Su Heng still looked full of vigor, his eyes sparkling with gloss.

The Water Ghost Poison Sack was a completely unexpected gain, but its effect was immediately apparent.

The only pity was...

This passive talent could only exert its influence in a watery environment.

Thinking of eating while immersed in water in the future... just the thought made the scene seem somewhat bizarre.

It doesn't necessarily have to involve the whole body.

As long as there is water, the water affinity talent could be utilized.

Furthermore, now that he was living alone outside, this issue wasn't much of an impact.

Su Heng shook his head, casting away these odd images from his mind. He suddenly remembered Su Gui mentioning that this afternoon, Su Li would arrive at Changqing County. Surely, good things come in pairs, feeling even more joyful, Su Heng's mood brightened.

"I need to prepare in advance and buy some gifts," he said.

Su Heng dressed himself.

With a powerful stride, accompanied by the whistling wind.

His towering figure gradually disappeared on both banks of the rushing stream.

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Time moved to noon the next day.

Changqing County, in the busiest Fruit Street of the city.

Bright golden sunlight bathed the continually moving pedestrians, various carts and carriages navigating the street.

Around the street corner was a tavern named "Conquer the World."

The fragrance of wine wafted from inside, along with robust cheers from drinking games.

The street scene appeared the same as usual.

The only difference was...

Patrons inside the tavern and passersby frequently turned their heads, stealthily looking down the street.

Ding-ding-ding!

A crisp and pleasant ring of a bell sounded.

A green donkey laden with bundles, a golden bell hanging around its neck,

was walking leisurely right in the middle of the street.

To the left of the donkey were two young girls.

The one in front wore a white dress, smart and graceful, and very pretty.

Her waist was slim, cinched with a black belt; her skirt boldly exposing her knees while she wore black leather boots up to her calves.

From a distance, the girl's long hair and almond eyes, red lips, and white teeth stood out.

Her features exuded an air of intellect and purity, with a touch of curiosity and liveliness.

The girl following behind was dressed in simple blue clothes, equally beautiful but with a more desolate aura.

She held a paper umbrella in her hand, shading herself from the sunlight.

Her entire figure was enveloped in shadow, as if only some lines sketched out the girl's slender shape.

The two exceptionally stunning young women walked side by side on the street.

Both of them possessing quite remarkable demeanors.

Such a beautiful scene naturally attracted the attention of many people.

Of course...

Changqing County had just executed a large number of gang members.

Public safety was considered good.

Moreover, from their auras, it was evident they came from prominent families.

Although the crowd was curious, unable to shift their gaze, they all watched from a distance and did not approach to disturb.

The two travel-weary young women.

The one in front was Su Li, the eldest daughter of the Su Family who studied at Bailu Academy in the county government, Su Heng's sister.

The other one behind her was Su Li's maid, Xiao Qing.

Returning home.

It should have been a moment of eager excitement.

But Su Li's brows were slightly furrowed, and her normally lively face seemed somewhat gloomy.

It seemed that she was facing some troubling matter, uncertain about what to do.

She lowered her head and pulled out a palm-sized copper compass from her bosom; the crystal in the center of the compass was emitting a faint red light.

"Oh…"

Su Li sighed and stuffed the compass back into her bosom.

"Miss," the maid behind her, seeing her mistress looking so distressed, asked softly, "Why are you still so troubled even though we have already returned home?"

"I just overheard a discussion in the tavern, the water ghost has been exterminated," Su Li did not open her mouth, but her voice reached the maid's ears.

"Isn't that a good thing?"

Xiao Qing grew even more puzzled, "Without any effort, the mission of this trip has been perfectly resolved."

"But the bad news is, it was my brother Su Heng who dealt with the water ghost," Su Li sighed again, this time her shoulders drooped, and she appeared listless and worried. "Moreover, the demon-seeking compass shows that demonic aura still lingers in Changqing County."

"So…" Xiao Qing tilted her head.

She wanted to say something comforting, but did not know how to express it.

"I suspect," Su Li clenched her fists, her delicate brows tightly knitted, her expression unusually serious, "I suspect my brother has been possessed by a demon!

Or at least, he's come into contact with some unclean thing!

A demon that has completed its transformation, having transcended the mundane, is not something that a mere Martial Artist can easily handle."

"Perhaps, your brother is just exceptionally talented," Xiao Qing spoke crisply.

"..." Su Li pondered deeply, recalling the days when Su Heng indulged in pleasures and gradually became corpulent.

"Impossible, that's absolutely impossible," Su Li shook her head very confidently, "There is only one such talent and flair combined in the Su family, and that's me."

"Alright…" Xiao Qing nodded.

Though the remark seemed somewhat narcissistic, it was completely true.

After all, joining the Demon Suppression Bureau and being able to go out on missions alone to subdue demons within just two years demonstrated her remarkable talent.

"However,"

Su Li seemed to think of something, a smile appeared on her face, and her large eyes crinkled into crescents, "Although my brother is lazy and gluttonous, but…"

"But what?" a steady voice suddenly interrupted.

The sunlight was completely blocked, and a tall and burly figure abruptly appeared in front of them.

"You…"

Before Su Li could regain her composure,

she was already scooped up in an embrace and lifted into the air.

Flustered and disoriented, Su Li struggled a bit, but was unable to break free.

A moment later,

Su Li was gently set down.

"You…"

She tidied her somewhat disheveled hair, staring at the tall and burly man in front of her, her face a picture of astonishment. Only when she looked up and saw the familiar face with thick brows and large eyes did Su Li slowly realize, "You're Su Heng!?"

"Indeed…" Under the sunlight, Su Heng's smile was bright, showing off a set of neat white teeth.

"Long time no see, sister."

"Yes, indeed, it has been a long time," a smile also appeared on Su Li's face.

However, compared to Su Heng, her smile was much more stiff.

She lowered her head, looking at the demon-seeking compass quietly resting in her palm, which was emitting a deep, blood-like red glow.