Outside the Hunter Guild.
Under the organization of the hunters, the residents of Jinhui City came forward to observe the airship in an orderly manner, and everyone had the opportunity to get up close and personal.
Inside the guild, in the president's office, the three of Ji Xing and the newly arrived president Luo Sheng were talking.
From Luo Sheng's words, Ji Xing learned that the four major human fortresses in the Demon Continent were indeed very tacky and named after the Four Sacred Beasts.
Green Dragon, White Tiger, Suzaku, Xuanwu.
The significance of the existence of these four fortresses surprised Ji Xing: "To resist and monitor the cities or settlements formed by the four demons!"
"A demon city? Demons live in groups?!"
Even Xu Shengnan didn't know the news, so he asked in surprise: "How come demons live in groups?"
In the impression of all hunters, demons are a race that rarely hangs together. They usually live in the mountains and forests, or put on human skins and go to towns to hide and prey alone. Only in rare cases will they become adults. They attack human towns in groups and tend to disband after the attack.
But Luo Sheng obviously didn't mean that.
"Of course there are extremely powerful demon gods that restrain and control them." Luo Sheng said.
"Extremely powerful..." Xu Shengnan said: "Then what do they eat? Attack nearby towns? Is the fortress's mission to clear and suppress them?"
Luo Sheng's face showed the vicissitudes of life, while Yan Qiu closed his eyes and shook his head, saying: "They will feed humans."
"Raising?!" Xu Shengnan's eyes widened.
Ji Xing also had shock on his face.
"This is the reason why almost no one knows about the existence of those four demon cities except for the fortress guarding hunters and hunters numbered less than a thousand. This is the shame and pain of mankind! If it spreads, it will cause panic."
Luo Sheng said: "Originally, neither you nor Li He should know this news, but I am in a bad mood recently. Haha, anyway, I was kicked out of the fortress after having a fight with my superiors. I will tell you if I want to. , Want to pursue? Feel free."
Can you still laugh? Xu Shengnan looked at Luo Sheng: "Why not..."
"Why not destroy these four monster cities? The answer is very simple." Luo Sheng said: "Because we can't win, humans can't defeat the monsters!"
He raised a hand and made a sign of six: "Six, there are six of the most powerful demons. Four of them have established their own power. Two are walking alone among human cities. They found these two If there are traces, the general approach of the headquarters is - 'As long as they don't cause large-scale killings, let them eat and drink well and wander around as they please.'
Because among the hunters, there are only half, three, who can match them. "
Xu Shengnan swallowed. These words refreshed her cognitive outlook. As a hunter, she had always believed that humans were in a safe environment. It was just the occasional invasion of monsters that was annoying, but under the purge, she could not afford to make any trouble. Come.
As a result... humans are inferior to monsters? !
"Those guys are too strong." Luo Sheng said as he unbuttoned his clothes and opened them for the three of them to see.
He saw a thick, flowing shadow imprinted on his chest. He smiled: "I was lucky enough to come into contact with one of them at a close distance. It didn't want to kill me, or in other words, I didn't want to kill me at all in its eyes." It's nothing, just a random burst of magic power, and I became like this.
As for my strength... on the bench, although you are ranked 108 and I was only 202 before, I am confident that you will not be able to defeat me in a short time. Do you believe it? "
Yanqiu nodded slightly and remained silent.
"Of course that's not possible now. I can't even rank for 2000, let alone 200."
"If you concentrate on eliminating one, you may not be able to kill it. Even if you succeed, it will promote the demons to join forces." Luo Sheng said: "So the mission of the hunters of the four fortresses is to save the humans in the four demon cities as much as possible, and to defend the four demon cities as much as possible." The demons in Demon City have crossed into human territory, and everything is done as best as possible.
I don’t think you want to hear what the condition of the people rescued from the demon city is, and there’s no need to mention how brutal the battle there was. "
He looked at Ji Xing and said, "The places where battles break out most often are in transportation.
When transporting supplies to the fortress, demons ambush and attack, destroying the supply trains and arresting people. While transporting the rescued humans, there are demons hiding among them, so they contact them to report and intercept the humans again.
So I want to thank you. The airship you created may not make transportation war-free, because there are also demons that can fly, but it at least adds an option for everyone, and the sky is open, demon attacks can be discovered instantly, eliminating ambushes. It is possible to at least reduce the number of people who die from it every year by half! "
He bowed lightly to Ji Xing again, but Ji Xing quickly stopped him: "No, President Luo, this is what I should do. I'm very happy to be able to help the hunters."
Luo Sheng smiled: "You are a good person. If you don't mind, please call me Brother Luo. I have seen many demons in disguise. I will do my best to ensure your safety for one day in Jinhui City!"
"...Hey, thank you, Brother Luo!"
"Xu Shengnan, don't be immersed in fear of the truth. I don't want you to be afraid after knowing this!" He looked at Xu Shengnan: "A 27-year-old serial number hunter is similar to me back then. Your future is more than this. If If you feel unwilling to accept the existence of the Four Monsters City, then redouble your efforts!"
Xu Shengnan's body straightened up.
"Yes! President!"
"Well, I'm hungry..." Seeing this, Luo Sheng touched his stomach and laughed: "We're here for the first time. Would you like the Jinhui City Hunter Guild to hold a welcoming banquet? By the way, is there any famous wine in the city? Brother Li He, let's drink together. Two glasses? Happy today!"
…
Two hours later, Ji Xing, whose cheeks were flushed, returned home, and Xiao Ai came out to greet him.
"Drinking? You are not timid."
"It's okay. You still don't know about my control over my body? It doesn't matter even if I'm drunk." Ji Xing said: "The new president of Jinhuicheng is here. He is a very interesting person. He also let me know some new information. This world is quite watery. Deep."
From this point of view, most of the power of the top human demons is concentrated in those four cities and four fortresses. According to him, those six demons and three humans are in a completely different realm from other demon gods and other divine hunters, one level ahead.
If the other top-ranked demon-hunting gods have Uchiha Madara Senju Hashirama-level combat power, can these nine have the level of Hagoromo Hamura? Can the strongest one touch Kaguya's power?
Is this the pinnacle of this world?
After learning about the power of individuals in this world, Xiao Ai no longer cared about those things that she couldn't help, and just said: "Be careful."
Then he took out a needle and pipe: "I want to draw some blood from you. Also, where are the instruments I want?"
"It's no problem. The airship has successfully launched into the sky. Shen Lie personally praised it. Whatever I need in the future will not arouse doubts. I can purchase it in batches starting from today." Ji Xing stretched out his arm and asked Xiao Ai to hit it. One shot.
…
The aftershocks of the airship's takeoff were far from dissipating easily. For a while, Ji Xing was like a celebrity. People would occasionally watch him when he went out on the street, so he had to wrap himself up tightly when he went out.
Yanqiu flew away on a spiritual eagle the day after Luo Sheng arrived, and this time he left completely.
Xu Shengnan also appeared less often. Since learning about the Four Demonic City, she has practiced harder. As her spiritual power accumulated, she soon developed supernatural powers and her strength improved rapidly.
Instead, the new president Luo Sheng would often appear in front of Ji Xing, carrying two bottles of wine and wanting Ji Xing to have a drink with him. Ji Xing welcomes everyone who comes, and you can get more information about the world from this knowledgeable person.
Two months later, Ji Xing's starlight accumulation officially exceeded 100 million, a small jump from 70 million. Apparently, the first airship was successfully reproduced in Zhongdu and ascended to the sky.
I think the starlight will get faster and faster in the future.
In Jinhui City, a high-ranking demon infiltrated and caused a small stir. However, it was quickly killed by Luo Sheng. The new president made his official appearance in front of the public, bringing a strong sense of security. Feeling and gaining prestige.
Afterwards, he brought wine to Ji Xing to brag.
"With my eyes, I can tell at a glance that it is not a human being! No demon can hide it from my eyes!"
"Brother Luo is awesome." Ji Xing praised him and sent the drunken man away.
When he returned home, Xiao Ai was waiting for him with a syringe.
Ji Xing's blood had been processed before Luo Sheng came, and he would have to draw it again after he left.
So Ji Xing got another injection.
This kind of life repeats without demons intruding on him. Ji Xing calmly copes with all aspects, and the number of crude instruments he makes gradually increases, and he becomes more and more understanding of his physical condition.
Xiao Ai has also integrated into the Demon Continent and adapted to the life here. She does experiments every day and bickers with Ji Xing. If she has nothing to do, she will give Ji Xing an injection or even skin him. She is in a good mood.
Ji Xing's starlight is growing rapidly every month from 100 million, to 300 million, to 500 million. In the distance that he cannot see, the airship is working hard for him.
And time flies by, Xiao Ai has been in the Demon Continent for a year!
…
On this day, Ji Xing was called by Luo Sheng to the restaurant for a drink again. While he was drinking heavily, Luo Sheng sighed in a rare way: "Time flies so fast. It has been a year since I left White Tiger Fortress."
"Brother Luo, do you miss the people over there?"
"Hahaha, there aren't many worth missing. Everyone doesn't know who will die in the next battle. How can I have any old acquaintances?"
Luo Sheng smiled and shook his head: "I just have a child... I told you, the reason why I left was not because of injury, but because I had a quarrel with my superior. Not long before I left, there was a 16-year-old The child was somehow allowed to enter the White Tiger Fortress, isn’t this nonsense?”
"16 years old?" Ji Xing was surprised.
"Yes, although the talent is good, he is already an intermediate hunter, and there are many lower-level and intermediate hunters in the White Tiger Fortress, but he is too young, such a young child..." Luo Sheng shook his head: "One year has passed, I hope that the child is okay Yeah. I heard he was a very poor child. After his mother was devoured by a demon, she used her willpower to take care of him for seven years..."
Ji Xing's childish expression shrank for a moment, he sipped a glass of wine and said, "Seven years? What an amazing mother. Everyone has their own path to go. With the mother's love by his side, I think that child will be fine."
"Hahaha, how else would I want to drink with you, brother Li He? It makes sense, it makes sense." Luo Sheng smiled and toasted with him.
After having enough food and wine, they all went home.
Ji Xing's mood was a little complicated. They had been separated for nearly two years, and he didn't expect to get news about Yi Nan's child in this way.
When he got home, Xiao Ai could see from his face that he was worried and asked, "What's wrong?"
"It's okay." Ji Xing briefly told Xiao Ai's story about Yi Nan, and said, "There's no point in worrying, it'll be fine... Well, do you want to draw blood today?"
Xiao Ai helped him hang up his coat, shook his head and said, "No need, I've observed your DNA structure, you should come and take a look too."
"Did you observe it?" Ji Xing said in surprise: "The accuracy of our instruments is not enough, right?"
The observation Xiao Ai mentioned was naturally not a simple method like isotope labeling. Na Ji Xing and she had already done it before, and there was nothing unusual about it.
She refers to a deeper, more microscopic observation of every major groove, small groove, and even a single base phosphate.
"I have developed a new observation method, and the current instruments are barely enough." Xiao Ai said.
"...As expected of you." Ji Xing sighed, but seeing that Xiao Ai didn't tease him as usual, he said softly: "Did you find the problem?"
Xiao Ai nodded, walked into the laboratory, and motioned to Ji Xing to look at the microscope.
Ji Xing leaned over to look, stretched out his hand to adjust, and his DNA structure gradually became clear in his sight.
Like normal people, double helix.
But there is an obvious difference. At every winding point, large ditch and small ditch, there is an extremely tiny ring on it!
'Is the demon really a lock? Directly locked my DNA? Ji Xing murmured to himself and continued to adjust the microscope. Gradually, one of the rings became clear in his sight.
That is not a lock, but a single-stranded circular DNA that humans should not have!
A single strand in a double helix is the complete DNA of Ji Xing, but what kind of structure is this? Neither science nor science is taught? They're not even connected together.
I am indeed no longer a human being.
By the way, why is it a single chain ring?
Isn't this structure generally a virus? Can it support an intelligent life like a demon?
Ji Xing frowned in confusion, and the next moment his heart sank and he frowned.
He looked up at Xiao Ai.
Xiao Ai said: "This is beyond the scope of my understanding, but... I can't rule out the possibility you are thinking about."
Ji Xing lowered his head in silence, observed for a while, and sighed softly: "No matter what it is, this situation doesn't seem to be easy to solve. Try taking samples from other parts of my body. The DNA of normal people is the same everywhere. .”
Xiao Ai takes out the needle and kills Ji Xing.
