Realm of the Night God

After Captain Luo left, Yang Haoran went up to the second floor and coincidentally met the serpent demon who was about to return to her room.

"What did you talk about? Why did Captain Luo leave with such disappointment on his face?" Yang Haoran asked with a smile.

His reluctance to ask Captain Luo didn't mean he wouldn't ask the serpent demon.

"He invited me to join their Spirit Police. As a salary, they would provide me with certain treasures containing spirit qi, but I refused," the serpent demon said straightforwardly, without any intention of hiding.

Her openness stemmed from the knowledge that Yang Haoran wouldn't be kept in the dark. If he really wanted to know, he could inquire from Captain Luo even if she didn't reveal anything. Moreover, she didn't consider it a significant matter worth concealing.

Upon hearing this, Yang Haoran couldn't help but show a hint of surprise on his face. This surprise was genuine, not a pretense.

He hadn't expected that Captain Luo's visit today was to invite the serpent demon to join the Spirit Police.

The serpent demon, being a demon that preyed on humans, had consumed quite a few of them. The Spirit Police, on the other hand, existed to protect ordinary people from harm, putting them in direct opposition. Yang Haoran was genuinely surprised that Captain Luo, as the leader of the Spirit Police, would actively invite the serpent demon to join.

Seeing the astonishment in Yang Haoran's expression, the serpent demon smiled enchantingly and said, "Underworld Envoy big brother, are you surprised? Well, not only are you surprised, I am too. If it weren't for the fact that even you didn't doubt his identity, I would have thought he was an impostor."

"Joining the Spirit Police is not bad. After all, acquiring treasures containing spirit qi is not a simple matter. Why did you refuse?" Yang Haoran asked with a smile.

"Becoming a Spirit Police member would mean being bound by the organization. I would lose my freedom. Moreover, how could I continue to eat humans after becoming a Spirit Police member?" the serpent demon said, laughing, as she walked towards her temporary room.

"Underworld Envoy big brother, I still need to heal. I'll go back to my room first," she added.

Watching the serpent demon enter the room, Yang Haoran wore a pensive expression.

The fact that the serpent demon refused to join the Spirit Police didn't surprise Yang Haoran much. However, Captain Luo's decision did catch him off guard.

After some thought, Yang Haoran speculated on some possibilities. Though his guesses might not be accurate, he couldn't be certain.

Regardless of Captain Luo's motives in inviting the serpent demon to join the Spirit Police, if she agreed, it would be a good thing for Yang Haoran.

The current situation where he and the serpent demon shared the same roof was due to the ongoing transaction. Once the deal was completed, dealing with the serpent demon's presence would indeed pose a challenge.

Keeping the serpent demon by his side was not an option. He didn't want a potential threat trailing him, which would make him feel passive and invite unnecessary trouble.

Letting the serpent demon go entirely was also not suitable. If she caused chaos and harmed humans after being released, Yang Haoran would be held responsible for setting her free.

Moreover, he had made a promise to Deputy Captain Zhou. If the serpent demon caused trouble in Lecheng, he would have a hard time explaining to the Spirit Police. Unfortunately, the serpent demon declined the invitation.

After some hesitation, Yang Haoran, wearing a smiling face, followed her.

The serpent demon intended to close the door, but upon seeing Yang Haoran follow, she felt puzzled inside while displaying a charming smile on her face.

"Underworld Envoy big brother, is there anything else?" she asked.

While speaking, she moved aside, creating a path.

Rather than entering the room, Yang Haoran stood at the door, smiling, and said, "I think you should consider it more. Joining the Spirit Police might bring significant changes for you."

The serpent demon looked at Yang Haoran strangely, clearly not expecting him to say such words.

"Hehe, have you received any benefits from them?" Yang Haoran waved his hand with a smile and said, "I haven't received any benefits from the Spirit Police. I just genuinely think it might be good for you, hehe, it's for your own good."

"For my good? Hehe, I don't believe it. I just want freedom. I have no interest in Spirit Police or not Spirit Police. Do you want to come in and sit? If you don't come in, I'll close the door and heal," the serpent demon said with a smile.

Yang Haoran hesitated for a moment, then spoke, "Actually, there's one more thing. I need to go out today, and I'll be back at the latest by tonight. Just wanted to let you know in advance. Alright, you focus on healing quietly. I'm leaving."

After saying this, Yang Haoran closed the door for the serpent demon. It wasn't until the door closed that the serpent demon reacted.

"Leaving? And only coming back tonight?" Her big eyes sparkled, and a smile involuntarily appeared on her face.

At this moment, the serpent demon had thoughts. She was considering whether to take advantage of Yang Haoran's absence to escape.

But the idea of escaping and potentially angering Yang Haoran stopped her. Despite Yang Haoran's seemingly amiable demeanor, she knew that beneath his friendly smile lay sharp blades. Such people were the most dangerous because they struck without warning. Furthermore, she had the Death Mark Seal planted by Yang Haoran in her, and her current abilities couldn't force its extraction.

If she fled, Yang Haoran could activate the Death Mark Seal inside her later, possibly ending her life.

However, it was a good opportunity. If she didn't escape now, there might not be another chance, as she couldn't be sure if Yang Haoran would let her go after their transaction was complete.

Thinking of this, the smile disappeared from the serpent demon's face, and her bright eyes dimmed, like gemstones taken from the mud.

She felt conflicted, but then the serpent demon thought of a solution, and her eyes lit up again.

"He seems to have a good impression of Xiaokang. Can I use Xiaokang as leverage to make him retract the Death Mark Seal inside me and let me leave?"

As this idea surfaced in her mind, she suddenly felt something. Her expression changed, and she slowly reached toward the door.

Before she reached the door, a dense Yin Qi rose, forming a barrier. A powerful counterforce not only bounced her arm away but also affected her body, making her retreat several steps before stabilizing.

The barrier appeared suddenly and disappeared just as abruptly as the serpent demon continued to retreat. It vanished from sight.

The serpent demon's face didn't improve with the disappearance of the barrier. She infused demonic spiritual power into her eyes. Instantly, her human eyes transformed into snake eyes, giving off a cold and terrifying feeling.

It wasn't an eye technique; she simply applied demonic spiritual power to her eyes. While lacking the special abilities of an eye technique, it allowed her to see things invisible to the naked eye.

This technique was not exclusive to demons; humans could use it too. However, successfully using it depended on the individual's strength. If their power was insufficient, infusing energy into their eyes might have little effect, or worse, it could damage their eyes, potentially leading to blindness and a future of sunglasses, canes, and a harmonica.

Despite her diminished strength, the serpent demon had once surpassed a black talisman master. Possessing an independent space, she considered such techniques child's play.

Under her snake-eyed gaze, she realized her entire room was enveloped in a thick Yin Qi. Black Yin Qi swirled in the room, resembling a bodyguard protecting her or a prison guard keeping watch.

The serpent demon knew that Yang Haoran had confined her to this room, and he had just done so. This realization fueled her anger!

Ignoring whether her actions would provoke Yang Haoran, her body emitted a green glow from her Demonic Qi. She ruthlessly tore off the sports suit she was wearing, revealing a simple outfit. Then, she threw the sports suit towards the door with force.

"Yang Haoran! You bastard! You've gone too far! You deserve a miserable death! You smiling tiger, you deserve to die! How did I end up encountering such a bastard like you? I'm cursed for eight generations! It took me this long to meet someone like you! You're a bastard! This isn't over between us!!!"