283: Chapter 81: Big Brother’s Idol Burden Is Too Heavy 283: Chapter 81: Big Brother’s Idol Burden Is Too Heavy Demons and evil spirits fear sunlight, flames, and noise for one basic reason: all three act as “strong sources of interference”.
It’s like dropping a drop of ink into a cup of clear water—the ink colors the water.
But there are also special exceptions, or standards by which to distinguish demons and evil spirits from other mysterious forces.
The first situation is called inherent cognition, that is, a concept that has already formed in the collective subconscious of the masses, such as the Dragon King being in charge of bringing clouds and rain, or a Taoist writing talismans to subdue demons and eliminate evil.
The second situation is called official recognition.
Although Wang Yunxiao still doesn’t understand the principle behind it, as long as one chooses any of the twelve Cultivation Dharma Gates officially recognized, whether from the Righteous or Heretical Path, they won’t be affected by other “strong sources of interference”.
Those who have cultivated the Twelve Laws but have been contaminated are not included in this list.
If you insist that this is just a game setting, that’s actually not a problem either.
The third situation is called self-consistency, regardless of external disturbances, I have my own mature worldview and a complete logical chain, such as the Qianjin Church’s theory of liberation of gods, the Witch’s “String Theory”, and so on.
The Great Luo Sect, known for its imitation, plagiarism, deception, and swindling, has never been included in this list.
Wang Yunxiao couldn’t quite figure out which system this Brother who invoked the spirit belonged to, but he knew that the opponent had come prepared.
However, the other party probably didn’t expect that Wang Yunxiao’s gang wasn’t just a bunch of street loafers.
They couldn’t be scared off, and were unbeatable in a fight, which is why they ended up in this awkward situation, riding a tiger with difficulty dismounting, eventually being forced to reveal their trump card in a do-or-die struggle.
Is being big of any use?
We’ve fought taller guys before.
“Matuan, Youtiao, fall back!”
With his upper body already stripped, Wang Yunxiao could no longer care about his image.
He had to chuck it in the bucket and focus on giving orders, not minding Eldest Miss Li, calming himself to lead the team.
Matuan and Youtiao, as the sword and shield soldiers in the team, usually took the front line to attract the enemy’s attention, creating opportunities for their brothers to attack.
But now, without their equipment and facing a giant who could breathe fire, they found themselves struggling to exert any force.
So Wang Yunxiao decisively pulled them back and sent Gangtou to the front.
Gangtou was also good at holding the line, but the drawback was his slow wits; he lacked the tacit understanding of Matuan and Youtiao.
But he also had irreplaceable advantages due to the same slow wits.
Without a word, Gangtou charged forward, not caring about the flames spewing from the enemy’s mouth.
He headbutted viciously into the opponent’s belly, then wrapped his arms around the opponent’s waist tightly, rubbing the flames on his body onto the other.
“Aaaaaaah—!”
The Brother who’d invoked the spirit screamed miserably before Gangtou did.
That’s why you shouldn’t play with fire carelessly.
Especially the kind that can’t be put out no matter how you try, the kind with some unknown accelerant added—using it to scare people might be fun, but what do you do if it burns you?
Gangtou was in the middle of forming array, with brothers sharing his pain and injuries.
The Brother, however, never expected to set himself on fire.
Once the flames reached him, he panicked, wanting to struggle and beat out the fire but was held immobile by Gangtou.
At that moment, Guozi had already moved behind him, stepping on the wall, his hands gripping a stick tightly.
He leapt into the air, aiming for the back of the man’s head in a fierce and sharp Mount Hua Rescue.
There was a crack, and the solid wooden stick actually snapped in half.
Guozi’s hands bled from the recoil, while the Brother went down without a sound, head falling back.
The large body thundered to the ground; other brothers rushed over, stripping off their clothes to beat out the flames on Gangtou.
Wang Yunxiao remained expressionless, cool and composed.
If things could end here, that would be best, but he also had to be wary of the opponent making a desperate move, so being a little extra cautious wouldn’t hurt.
At that moment, a sudden change occurred!
The Brother, already bruised and bloodied, laying on the ground not moving, suddenly opened his bloodshot eyes and let out three bizarre laughs before abruptly sitting up, staring fiercely at Wang Yunxiao and the others.
With a cold sneer, he said, “You dare to disturb my Dharma Gate, a million disciples of Great Luo swear to fight to the death with you!”
A gust of cold wind blew from out of nowhere, the sky darkened, and clouds enveloped the air.
Countless crows, appearing from nowhere, circled above his head, cawing chaotically.
Indeed, he still freaking had a third phase transformation!
Bring it on?
Who’s afraid of whom!
Wang Yunxiao twisted his neck, slowly breathed out a heavy breath, his muscles gradually tensing up all over his body.
The flames on Gangtou’s body disappeared in a whoosh.
The cawing crows above suddenly fell down like raindrops, while, out of the corner of his eye, he saw Little Gourd appear at the street corner, taking out a notebook and beginning to write rapidly.
Our Advisor has entered the fray!
At the same time, at a high vantage point not far away, Youtiao, with a telescope in hand, was observing the surroundings when he suddenly said, “The building fifty meters to the right, third floor, second window from the left.”
Wormwood silently turned the muzzle of his gun.
“See it, should we shoot?”
“Wait a bit longer.”
Youtiao waved his hand, “Wait for the police to come.”
“What about the boss…”
“Don’t worry about the boss, he’s just pretending.”
?
Wormwood turned his head, puzzled.
Youtiao quietly explained to him, “There are outsiders watching, the boss needs to put on an act.”
“How could you tell the boss was pretending?”
“Nonsense, if it were any other time, wouldn’t the boss have already charged up to grapple with them?
Do you think he would really need Gangtou to step in?
I reckon the boss is just worried about setting his pants on fire, ending up showing his bare butt, which would be quite indecent.”
“Does the boss even care about that sort of thing?”
“He didn’t use to, but today is different.”
Youtiao turned the telescope again, glanced at Eldest Miss Li peeping around half a street away with her anxious-looking entourage, and asked Wormwood quietly, “Do you think there’s any chance between Little Gourd and the boss?”
“No way.”
Youtiao was surprised by Wormwood’s swift response.
His curiosity piqued.
“Why do you say ‘no way’?”
Wormwood shrugged, “Well, why on earth would all of us brothers become Garrison Soldiers, but only she becomes an Advisor?
Just because she’s a girl?”
Youtiao had a sudden realization, “You mean that incident?”
“Exactly, back when we…”
Wormwood grimaced, “Though the boss has said, no one is allowed to mention that matter again, if she doesn’t make things clear, I think with the boss’s temperament, it’s simply impossible for him to share a bed with her.”
Youtiao hesitated for a moment, then whispered, “The boss might have forgotten about that thing.
Otherwise, I could bring it up some time and see what he thinks now.”
Wormwood laughed, “Actually, I think that Eldest Miss Li is quite nice, she’s pretty and gentle, must have a good temper too, right?”
“Are you implying Little Gourd has a bad temper?”
“I didn’t say that, did I?”