"Slaying gods?"
The room, which had been filled with only one person's noise, suddenly fell silent.
Xu Shuya stared fixedly at He Li, who was holding a cigarette. He certainly knew that gods existed in this world. The Hunter Team had successfully "slain gods" twice. Not only were these events reported by various media outlets, but the Spiritual Management Bureau's official response had also been formal.
However, she hadn't expected that He Li was here to slay gods.
A few days ago, the Hunter Team had arrived and stayed on the top floor of the Spiritual Management Bureau building. She had vaguely guessed something but hadn't thought much of it. After all, she was just a logistics staff member who had recently awakened her spiritual power. To put it bluntly, before her awakening, she was the one cleaning up after those superhumans. What could she possibly know?
But she also understood that the Hunter Team's arrival wasn't for the beautiful scenery of West Lake, but to do something here. What was the Hunter Team's duty?
To hunt gods!
It was only after the "god-slaying" reports that they, the lower-level personnel, learned that this world not only had demons but also gods, and that humanity had a specialized organization dedicated to hunting them.
Logically, gods should be on humanity's side, fighting against demons together. After all, whether in movies, TV shows, or novels, that's how it always played out.
The protagonist always fought against the forces of evil single-handedly, gained divine power, and then led humanity to sweep away all demons and monsters.
Xu Shuya, who had awakened her spiritual power, suddenly felt ambitious. Even if she couldn't be the protagonist, she wanted to stand beside the protagonist, sword in hand, back straight, facing countless demons.
This was…
National righteousness, patriotism.
But reality was bleak. A Level 1 spiritual power user could only achieve a slightly stronger physique, enough to jump from the second floor without breaking a leg.
She wanted to do great things, otherwise, she wouldn't have joined the Spiritual Management Bureau as a member of the logistics department.
She met He Li, a master at the peak of the Spiritual Infusion realm. She thought she could do great things, but she never expected it to be this big!
"Are... are you serious?" Xu Shuya asked He Li, her words slurred.
He Li nodded with absolute certainty and said, "Of course. You also know the Hunter Team is in Wulin, right? They are the overt forces, while I am the covert force, kept secret. But I didn't expect that even though I'm living here, you'd run into me. I can only attribute this to fate."
He Li's words were filled with helplessness, and his expression made it seem utterly genuine, leaving Xu Shuya stunned.
He Li, that scoundrel, could lie without even thinking. He just spoke whatever came to mind. Moreover, when he lied, his eyes were pure and his expression sincere. It was fortunate he had the identity of a god and was considered mentally unstable. If he were a normal person, combined with his appearance, who knew how many young girls and women he would have deceived.
Xu Shuya, who had been talking animatedly moments before, suddenly became reserved. She sat nervously on the chair, occasionally glancing up at He Li before quickly looking down, lost in thought.
Seeing Xu Shuya's stunned silence,
He Li smiled. It seemed he had scared her. But this was good. To do great things, one needed to act the part. Having a goal in mind made deceiving people much easier, achieving twice the result with half the effort.
"Since you already know, it's best not to let too many people know. I am, after all, a covert agent for the Hunter Team, and I only contact the team leader directly. The other members don't know. When you return to the Spiritual Management Bureau, don't let anything slip. This mission concerns the life and death of millions of people in Wulin. You must be careful."
He Li deliberately lowered his voice, adopting a profound demeanor of a senior. His words were terrifying, casually mentioning the lives of millions. He scared the young girl into shivering.
Xu Shuya stared blankly at He Li, her hands clasped tightly between her knees. Tears welled up in her eyes, making her look as if she would cry at any moment.
Her voice choked with emotion, she said, "I... I won't participate anymore. I thought you were here to investigate some formidable demon, and I just wanted to tag along behind you. Once you completed the mission, I could pick up some benefits and get promoted by the director, join the action team of the Spiritual Management Bureau, and become a formal demon hunter.
I didn't want to slay gods, nor did I want to be involved in the missions of high-level experts like you."
"No... no... no..."
He Li wagged his finger at Xu Shuya, shaking his head and saying, "You're wrong to say that. Don't think that just because your strength is low, you can't do anything. You must know that everyone has their own value.
Why didn't you awaken your spiritual power before, but you awakened it precisely at this juncture when the Hunter Team is slaying gods?
Little Xu, you are destined for great things. Your awakening of spiritual power at this moment might even be ordained by heaven.
Don't doubt your abilities. The nation's rise or fall rests on every citizen. Are you going to abandon the millions of people in Wulin City just because you're afraid or doubt your own capabilities?"
Xu Shuya opened her mouth, about to say something.
"You cannot!"
He Li preemptively interrupted her.
"Remember, you are a spiritual warrior, one in a million. You are a resident of Wulin City, this is your home. Don't you want to protect your home?"
"After the mission is completed, I guarantee that the Wulin Spiritual Management Bureau will definitely let you join the action team and become a formal demon hunter. After all, your contribution will be immense, and you will also prove your strength during this operation. Moreover, I am at the Spiritual Infusion realm, and I will teach you how to cultivate. Did you see the strike with which I killed the Ghost Wood Demon?
I can teach you, allowing your strength to reach new heights."
He Li unleashed a barrage of national righteousness, social responsibility, and spiritual warrior codes of conduct, coupled with temptation, grand principles, and flattery. No matter what it was, he'd slap it onto you. You tell me, would you feel comfortable refusing?
The human mind is very fragile. Some people can shed tears after reading a piece of toxic inspirational text, while others will follow you to the death for a phrase like "You are my only brother" or "You are the one I love the most."
Little do they know, it's all a lie. Surprised? Unexpected?
Everyone has a weakness. Once you grasp it, you can manipulate them at will.
After being deceived, they finally realize the truth, yet they still stubbornly say: I know you're lying to me, but I love you, and I'm willing to be deceived by you. https:/
If you want to hit people like that, hit their mouths first.
And at this moment,
Xu Shuya, bombarded by He Li's relentless onslaught and fed with promises, showed clear signs of being swayed. Her body stopped trembling, but she was still hesitant. After all, she was just a novice. How could a Bronze player jump into a King-tier match right from the start?
But then,
She thought again,
Among a group of powerful experts, she was the only weakling. Even if she did nothing, as long as she didn't make mistakes, she would just be coasting. What if she managed to coast to victory? Wouldn't she soar?
Xu Shuya's heart settled, and her eyes became firm.
Let's do it!