Wang Lie felt a pang of disappointment, but more than that, he was excited.
Though these people showed no trace of spiritual energy, their physical condition was excellent. Among ordinary people, they could be considered top-tier. Absorbing their blood would be highly beneficial for upgrading his cultivation technique.
"Who are you?"
Wang Lie's sudden appearance alerted everyone.
It was primarily Wang Lie's ostentatious entrance. He had descended from the sky, and coupled with his crimson attire, he had undoubtedly captured everyone's attention.
"A flock of sheep waiting to be slaughtered, you are not worthy of asking my name. Just be my lunch obediently!"
Wang Lie roared with laughter and took a step forward.
The next moment, his figure vanished completely.
"Everyone, be careful!"
The captain shouted to the group.
Instantly, everyone drew their knives. They formed a circle, their eyes warily scanning their surroundings.
To their surprise, the moment they drew their blades, a voice echoed beside them.
"Where are you all? I am here!"
They all turned their heads and discovered Wang Lie had appeared behind them at some unknown time.
"Playing tricks, I think you're asking for death."
One of the black brothers charged forward first.
It was widely known that there were no ghosts in Africa, so Wang Lie's tactics could not fool him.
Moreover, Wang Lie appeared weak, his face pale. He had even coughed up blood while speaking, making him look like a wimp.
But the black brother had clearly watched too few children's shows. As it turned out, villains who appeared weak were often excessively powerful.
Before the black brother could take more than a few steps, he collapsed onto the ground, his legs giving out.
His knife fell weakly into the sand, and the scorching sun baked his skin.
Wang Lie raised his hand and tapped the black brother's forehead. Strands of red blood mist then converged into Wang Lie's body.
In the next moment, Wang Lie's entire demeanor changed.
Previously, he had looked malnourished. Now, he was radiant. The white hair at his temples vanished, replaced by a thick mass of black hair, and his skin immediately became supple.
Lin Xiao Tian blinked in surprise.
He suddenly realized that Wang Lie had transformed into the appearance of a woman.
However, since he was originally male, his transformation into a woman appeared rather awkward.
"Tsk tsk, little blacky's vitality is good. Do you play basketball? Such a rare tonic." Wang Lie said, then turned his gaze to the others. "I wonder how you all taste?"
"Quick, scatter and leave!"
The captain immediately issued the order.
The person before them could no longer be described by ordinary standards. This was not human; it was a complete monster.
But as soon as he finished speaking, a bloody hand shot towards him.
It was a blood hand formed from the mist, half the size of a person, and incredibly fast. Ordinary people could not dodge it.
The captain was caught by the blood hand and dragged towards Wang Lie.
With the black brother and the captain captured, they knew this group could not continue. They immediately began to flee in all directions.
Eight people, eight directions. Surely one of them could escape.
Once they reported this to the Lin family, the reward would be theirs. After all, the Lin family clearly did not know about this situation.
But reality proved them wrong; they had still underestimated Wang Lie.
As a cultivator at the fourth level of Qi Condensation, dealing with mortals was incredibly simple.
Eight blood-colored palms extended, lunging at them respectively.
"Ah!"
A team member was caught by a palm and tossed into the air.
Wang Lie, like playing basketball, continuously toyed with him in the sky.
Seeing this, the fleeing individuals quickened their pace.
But it was still not fast enough.
Screams erupted one after another. In just a moment, Wang Lie had captured six people.
"Heh heh, two little piglets escaped, but it's okay. Your scent is too strong. No matter where you run, I will find you." Wang Lie chuckled triumphantly.
He then threw the eight captured individuals onto the ground.
Bound by his magic, they were utterly immobile. Leaving them there, they had no strength to escape.
Wang Lie's movements were swift. One person had not run far enough and was easily apprehended by Wang Lie.
To make it more stimulating, Wang Lie first threw this person to where the previous eight were, and then went to chase the remaining one.
According to him, this was letting the situation develop, as no one could escape his grasp.
"Don't worry, a team should be together. I, Wang Lie, am a man of principle. I will ensure you all breathe your last at the same time."
Wang Lie finished speaking and retreated into the distance, leaving the group in despair.
"Damn it, is this person human? What will happen to us? He said he would eat us, is that true?"
"Is this a ghost from your East? It's too terrifying."
"You're talking nonsense. He sucked blood just now, it's obvious. Western ghosts do that sort of thing."
"What do you mean? What is a ghost?" The black brother looked confused.
As they spoke, Wang Lie had already reached the location of the last person.
"Heh heh, don't hide. I know you're here." Wang Lie looked smugly at the rock in front of him.
It was a rock half-embedded with gold, the size of a house. According to his senses, the last person was hiding behind the rock.
Wang Lie could have quickly circled behind the rock to surprise the other person, but he found it uninteresting. This slow, creeping approach would allow the other person to savor the terror more.
However, after his monologue, the person behind the rock seemed not to have heard him.
As he was wrapped in bandages, his facial expression was hidden, and it was impossible to tell if he was genuinely terrified.
"Tsk tsk, wrapped like a mummy. I prefer those in uniforms; they look more formal." Wang Lie walked behind the rock with a smirk.
The moment his gaze met the bandages, a cold, stern look met his.
In a flash of lightning, electricity enveloped his body.
Wang Lie didn't react and was completely paralyzed by the shock.
"This is... elemental energy? Why do you have elemental energy? Are you... a Foundation Establishment cultivator?"
Wang Lie was completely stunned, looking at the bandaged man with disbelief.
However, the other party clearly had no intention of explaining.
The next moment, a pair of hands crackling with electricity pressed down towards Wang Lie's abdomen.
The lightning elemental energy, having been tempered in the lightning pool, was far more potent than ordinary lightning. Furthermore, lightning naturally countered Wang Lie's blood-devouring technique. In an instant, Wang Lie felt a pain worse than death.
But he did not die!
After the lightning subsided, a crimson energy appeared in Lin Xiao Tian's hand.
This was Wang Lie's spiritual power core.
The spiritual power core was equivalent to a demon beast's demon core, the foundation of a cultivator. The spiritual power core could convert surrounding spiritual energy, providing the cultivator with an inexhaustible supply of magic.
Without his spiritual power core, one could no longer be considered a cultivator!
"No! Don't! You can't take this!" Wang Lie gasped for breath.
But how could Lin Xiao Tian be persuaded?
He circulated the Shen Nong cultivation technique, and Wang Lie's fourth-level Qi Condensation spiritual power was easily absorbed.
*Pfft!*
With his core destroyed, Wang Lie spat out a mouthful of blood.
"You're finished!"
"How dare you do such a thing!"
"Our Wang family will not let you go!"
Wang Lie's eyes were bloodshot.
This was meant for his great-grandfather. By absorbing the spiritual power core, his great-grandfather could advance to the seventh level of Qi Condensation and once again protect the Wang family.
And now, it had benefited a mummy for nothing!