Su Heng's time practicing martial arts hadn't been long, but during this period, he had offended quite a few people.
The Sky Demon Alliance was a possibility, as were the noble families.
There was also the mysterious demonic encounter that he hadn't detected at the time.
However, this demon's methods were bizarre rather than truly threatening. Su Heng furrowed his brows in thought for a long while, yet he couldn't pinpoint any concrete ideas.
He decided to set it aside for the time being.
The night was deep, but the moon was already about to set.
There wasn't much time left until dawn.
Su Heng didn't plan to sleep and simply sat down cross-legged, silently reciting the incantations of the Taotie Technique to accelerate the digestion of the food in his stomach.
His speed of acquiring attribute points was not slow now.
With the Taotie Technique and a steady supply of demon meat, twenty attribute points a day was not a big problem.
But there were also many areas needing expenditure. His cultivation technique's level needed to be raised, and he needed to find time to study the demon carcasses as well.
Special cultivation techniques like the Taotie Technique also required a large number of attribute points.
Each of these expenses was not small when considered individually.
Together, they made Su Heng feel the pressure.
Although his strength was already formidable, he never became complacent.
Time flew by.
The sun rose, and the moon set.
The golden sunlight swept over Canglong Mountain and sprinkled on the misty river surface, where one could vaguely see the massive silhouette of the Red Building.
Click!
Su Heng stretched leisurely, slowly standing up from the cushion, moving his limbs a bit.
"Let's go outside for a walk," Su Heng said, having spent two days and nights in continuous meditation and staying inside, he felt a bit stifled.
The scenery at Jiangyue Pavilion was worthwhile to see.
Besides, he could gather some news.
The annihilation of the Luo Family, one of the seven demon-sealing noble families, was sure to cause ripples.
Su Heng also wanted to hear what kind of rumors were circulating outside.
He pushed open the door and followed the cobblestone path through the courtyard. Just as he reached the outside pathway, he heard a somewhat breathless voice from behind.
"Master Su,"
Su Heng turned around to see Chen Murong jogging towards him.
"How have you been lately?" Su Heng greeted with a smile.
This issue seemed to have deeply troubled Chen Murong.
At that moment, she poured it all out.
Chen Murong's cheeks flushed slightly, feeling that these things were somewhat private.
"Have you seen a doctor?" Su Heng asked.
"I have," Chen Murong replied, "The doctor prescribed some calming and spirit-nourishing remedies, but they haven't worked. Even during the day, I feel disoriented, as if I am sleepwalking."
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"Is that so..."
First, Su Heng frowned and his gaze lingered on Chen Murong.
Then he suddenly squatted down, his serious face coming into Chen Murong's view, which slightly startled her.
"I have learned some massage techniques, which might be effective," Su Heng said, "If Miss Chen doesn't mind, I can give it a try."
"Sure," Chen Murong agreed without a second thought.
"Should we go back to your room?"
"No need," Su Heng squinted his eyes, "It'll be quick right here."
Before Chen Murong could respond, she saw Su Heng suddenly make a move forward, followed by a sharp pain in her neck with a "hiss" sound.
Along with a sharp scream.
The sound was not loud, but it was enough to send chills down one's spine.
Chen Murong instinctively reached for her shoulder, feeling only smooth skin, nothing unusual.
"Do you feel better now?" Su Heng rose to his feet, smiling gently.
"Actually, I feel much better all of a sudden," Chen Murong blinked, her expression a bit shocked. It wasn't just better, it was unbelievably better.
"It feels as if a huge burden has been lifted off my shoulders," Chen Murong bounced on the spot, "How did you do that?"
"Family technique," Su Heng did not elaborate.
He looked down, his fingers pinching a small clump of black hair.
The hair wriggled in Su Heng's hand like an earthworm, one end stained with a bit of dark red blood.
"Hiss!"
The Red Sun Black Curse energy gulped and instantly evaporated the hair.
"When did you start feeling uncomfortable?" Su Heng already had an idea, but still wanted further confirmation.
"About two days ago," Chen Murong said, "It must have been since returning from the Red Chamber! At first, I thought I had just drunk too much and a good sleep would fix it. But as time passed, the disoriented feeling grew more obvious."
"Exactly!" Su Heng smiled.
But Chen Murong felt there was something ominously dangerous about that smile, making her shiver involuntarily.