Fantasy: I Become God by playing a game [Dungeons + LitRPG +Xinxia]

**Chapter 38: The Powerful Strange Beast**

"Uncle Tian, Xiao Chen and I will head back to school now. You can get back to work!"

"Alright, be careful on the way."

"Don't worry, Uncle Tian. Xiao Chen and I are practitioners now. We'll be fine!"

Yu Tianqi smiled, waved goodbye to Su Chen and Lu Xiaoye, then returned to the shop and closed the glass door, signaling the shop's temporary closure.

Inside, Yu Tianqi sat down across from Bai Ling, lit a cigarette, and exhaled a cloud of smoke before breaking the silence.

"Uncle Tian, after all these years, have you found their lair?" Bai Ling asked, her tone serious.

"If it were that easy, I wouldn't have spent ten years undercover here."

"But you've uncovered something, haven't you?"

Yu Tianqi remained silent for a moment, taking another long drag from his cigarette. He had already anticipated why Bai Ling had sought him out.

After a pause, he retrieved a folded list from his pocket and placed it on the table.

Bai Ling unfolded it, her eyes scanning the names carefully.

The list was extensive, containing names ranging from Jiangnan City's upper class to ordinary street dwellers. It encompassed nearly every stratum of society.

Her pupils contracted slightly as she asked, "Are you sure about these people?"

"I can't be certain," Yu Tianqi admitted, "but there's definitely something unclean among them."

"Understood."

Bai Ling committed the names to memory before tucking the list away. She then placed a small box on the table and slid it toward Yu Tianqi.

"This is something the boss asked me to deliver to you," she said. "He also asked me to relay a message…"

"A monster can never truly live among ordinary people, no matter how hard they try to blend in."

With that, Bai Ling neatly stacked her dishes and stood to leave.

As she reached the shop's glass door, Yu Tianqi called out, his voice heavy with meaning.

"The Five Spirits Blood Pill Technique is a twisted, evil art that the Black Lotus Sect uses to manipulate people. Pay attention to anyone who was once mediocre but suddenly shows drastic improvements in aptitude or cultivation—it's a strong sign they've used the Blood Pill Technique."

"I know. And I know how to handle it."

"Then you should also know that they won't admit it easily, and most others won't believe you without evidence. You'll face opposition."

Bai Ling paused, glancing back at him. "Uncle Tian, is there anything else you want to tell me?"

Yu Tianqi snuffed out his cigarette with his bare hand, standing tall as his silhouette stretched under the dim light.

The air in the shop seemed to tremble. Tables, chairs, and utensils began to quiver faintly, as though reacting to some unseen force.

"If…" Yu Tianqi hesitated, his tone colder than ever. "If Xiao Chen has truly used the Blood Pill Technique… then leave him to me."

"Understood," Bai Ling replied.

She pushed open the glass door and disappeared down the street, heading in the same direction as Su Chen and Lu Xiaoye.

Left alone, Yu Tianqi stared at her retreating figure before opening the small box she had delivered.

Inside was a broken black iron rod. Etched into the center were two blood-red characters: Qitian.

Yu Tianqi sighed deeply. "Xiao Chen, don't let Uncle Tian down…"

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Jiangnan City, East Side, Bus Stop

"Xiao Chen, your choice of dinner barely passed the test tonight. Next time, if you dare—"

Lu Xiaoye turned, intending to scold Su Chen further, but froze mid-sentence.

Su Chen was gone.

"Xiao Chen?!"

She spun around, scanning the busy bus stop for any trace of him. He had been standing right next to her just a moment ago. Now, he had vanished into thin air.

A growing unease crept into Lu Xiaoye's chest. Something was wrong.

Frantically, she pulled out her phone and tried calling him. But the continuous busy tone only made her anxiety worse.

Meanwhile, Su Chen, who had been waiting beside Lu Xiaoye moments ago, sensed something off.

The world around him had gone deathly silent.

Though he was still in the bustling urban area, there were no sounds of footsteps, conversations, or traffic.

When he looked up, the bus stop that had been crowded with people was now eerily empty.

It was as if the entire world had abandoned him.

"Su Chen, student of the Human Dao class at Jiangnan City No. 1 High School. Low-grade mixed spiritual roots. Currently at the fourth level of Qi Gathering."

A calm, icy voice broke the silence.

Su Chen turned sharply toward the source.

Emerging from the desolate street was a five-meter-tall, three-headed bird walking slowly toward him.

Standing beside the creature was the white-haired girl he had noticed earlier—Bai Ling. Her gaze pinned him in place, exuding an oppressive aura that felt suffocating.

"Your records don't match what I see," Bai Ling continued. "Explain how you managed to elevate your spiritual roots to the highest level in a single summer."

The pressure bearing down on Su Chen made it hard to breathe.

"Is this the true power of a Foundation Establishment cultivator?" he thought, his hand instinctively reaching into his storage bag. "Or is she… beyond that?"

He drew his magic sword and assumed a defensive stance, though his heart raced.

Bai Ling's eyes narrowed. "You won't answer?"

"It doesn't matter. I'll find out my way."

She glanced at the monstrous bird beside her. "Xiao Shang, seize him."

"Ming!"

With a deafening roar, the three-headed bird charged.

Its massive frame shook the ground, sending cracks spidering through the pavement. Rocks and debris flew as its six legs propelled it forward like an unstoppable force.

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[Strange Beast of Mountains and Seas: Shangfu Bird]

The Classic of Mountains and Seas—Nanshan Yijing records:

"There exists a bird resembling a chicken but with three heads, six eyes, six legs, and three wings. Its name is Shangfu. Those who consume it are said to never sleep."

Characteristics: Infinite strength, immortal.

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