Above all spirits

Chapter 444 Free food and drinks

"These are two different things. When I decide to take action, it means I've already marked the other party as an enemy. To hold back against an enemy is to disregard my own life, and even more so, to betray those who value their lives."

'Hehehe, when Gu kid makes a move, he leaves no survivors.'

'...'

Gu Yun did not refute it; it was indeed the case.

It seems that none of the creatures he wanted to kill have ever survived.

Don't ask why I didn't kill Eve or anything.

Ok.

Gu Yun returned to the street with light steps.

Although the woman wasn't very friendly to Gu Yun, Gu Yun was in a very good mood.

At least everything is progressing quite smoothly.

Is not it.

Gu Yun originally planned to go directly to the Prison Administration Bureau to use the opportunity to ask for advice, but then he thought that Xue Lingjian would probably have already gone there, so it would be better to avoid running into him and save himself some trouble.

Let's have a meal first.

While we're at it, let's find out the location of the Prison Administration Office.

As for whether Lin Fan would be in the prison at that time, Gu Yun wasn't too worried.

Judging from the position of the prison warden, he should rarely leave the house and be on duty year-round.

It's similar to being a prison guard; you get paid to be in jail, those who know, know.

Gu Yun arrived at the inn closest to the preliminary test venue.

It's much less bustling than the previous restaurant.

But its strength lies in its vibrant, down-to-earth atmosphere.

It's relatively approachable.

Many demons came and went, and even a few gods were mixed in.

Judging from the conversations around them, it was all about the rankings of this preliminary test. Clearly, Xue Lingjian, the dark horse, had attracted a lot of discussion today.

"Have you heard? A demon broke into first place today!"

"What?! They've ousted Prince Huangli?"

"No, tied for first place, that's impressive."

"Have you heard which race of demons it is? Could it be another royal family?"

"Are you stupid? Why would other members of the royal family, who live a life of luxury in their own countries, come to be laborers in the Imperial Palace?"

"I've heard that. He seems to be a member of the Supreme Demon Clan, but from a collateral branch. He doesn't have the royal surname."

"So they are also members of the Supreme Emperor Demon Clan. No wonder."

"So the front row was all a fight between our own people? It's a conspiracy! A huge conspiracy!"

"You black-hearted bastard, if you're so capable, why don't you try to break through the Taiyuan Cold Iron yourself?"

"Do you know that this is the training ground?"

"I don't know. The Imperial Palace uses different trial sites for recruiting Heavenly Guards every year. Who knows which one it will be next? In any case, a lot of people die each year just to make up the numbers."

"Sigh, I don't know why so many people who don't even know their own strength go to their deaths."

"Damn, you know you won't be eliminated? I heard there are perks."

...

Gu Yun rested his head on one hand, twirling his chopsticks, and shook his head in disappointment. Just then, the dishes he had ordered were served, so he stopped paying attention to the subtle noises around him.

It was all useless information; I thought I'd hear something about the trial.

Even if it's just gossip.

It seems that the Imperial Palace is quite strict about the content of the trials.

'Hey kid, can I possess you?'

'? '

"I've never eaten anything like this before. This meal almost cost a mid-grade soul crystal! I never had that kind of money before; just surviving was a luxury. Holy crap, this braised hexagonal crab looks delicious!"

'...'

'It sounds pitiful, but I'll definitely do it next time.'

'No!!!'

Gu Yun ordered this meal specifically to taste the ingredients from the Upper Realm and see if they had any special effects, so how could he possibly give it away?

However, the main thing is still efficacy. If it doesn't work, I probably won't waste the money.

Gu Yun casually picked up a piece of fish and put it in her mouth.

It's said to be a sunflower fish, a small magical beast that lives in the demon realm, somewhat resembling a small yellow croaker.

Hmm...it tastes really good, a sweet and sour flavor.

The meat is delicious and tender.

can.

That's it.

others.

Gu Yun could only sense a trace amount of soul essence, to the point of being negligible.

It does not help improve the body of a demon general at all.

at this time.

A man dressed in a dark blue robe staggered across Gu Yun's table, carrying a pot of wine and a pair of chopsticks.

Because there were quite a lot of dishes, Gu Yun was the only one dining at the entire square table.

"boom!"

The wine jug was firmly slammed onto the table. The man straightened himself up, burped, and said.

"Are you one of the participants in this trial, young friend?"

Gu Yun frowned as she sized up the man in front of her, trying to guess his true intentions.

Although the man had long, messy, and disheveled gray hair and a rather颓废 (颓废 is a difficult word to translate directly, but it implies a state of being decadent, dispirited, or颓废) face, if he were to dress up, he would be a completely different person. He might not be handsome, but he would certainly have a dignified and well-defined appearance.

His somewhat hazy brown eyes gave the impression that he was deeply intoxicated.

Aside from a faint mark on his forehead that seemed a bit odd, the man in front of Gu Yun gave the impression of being a human.

but.

There is no shortage of such completely human-like demons in the upper realm, because the aura emanating from within cannot be faked.

Especially after reaching the levels of Demon General and God General.

His body has completely transformed into a demonic body and a divine body, and his body is filled with demonic and divine power, which is impossible for beings in the lower realm to imitate.

True.

You can conceal your presence through some kind of power.

However, it is only suitable for special operations such as infiltration or assassination. If you deliberately consume soul essence to hide your aura and walk on the street, you will attract more attention.

Unless you can become invisible.

Invisibility is mostly achieved through powers, but powers are not used simultaneously.

and so.

In the upper realm.

No one hides their presence in their daily life.

and so.

Although the other party looks human, he is undoubtedly a demon, and the magic power he unintentionally exudes proves that he is at least at the level of a demon general.

Gu Yun did not stop eating.

He picked up another piece of different meat and put it in his mouth, saying...

"No."

The man nodded slightly, looking somewhat bewildered, as if he had expected Gu Yun to answer this way.

"I've done the math, and that's true. Your ranking has probably already entered the top 100... Hmm?"

"Huh? Aren't you one of the contestants?"

Gu Yun continued calmly, as if stating a fact.

"No."

Gu Yun's nonchalant attitude made the man more aware of his own situation, and he murmured to himself with some self-doubt.

"Wait a minute, they look the same, just like the one from the preliminary exam this afternoon... Could it be that they just look alike?"

Suddenly the man noticed something amiss.

"No, that's not right. Your appearance hasn't changed at all."

"Why did you deceive me, young friend?"

"You obviously are."

Gu Yun did not reply, but continued eating by herself to show her attitude.

Since he couldn't figure out the demon's intentions, Gu Yun chose to give up and ignore him.

The man glanced at Gu Yun with interest.

"Young friend, don't you want to know the contents of the Heavenly Guard trial in two days?"

Gu Yun paused, picking up food with her chopsticks, and took another look at the disheveled man in front of her.

The man stood up slightly and confidently adjusted his sleeves.

"My name is Guang Xuzi, and I have reliable..."

"Holy crap! Kid Gu, don't listen to him! He's trying to get food; he's just here to freeload!"

'I haven't even tasted it yet! Don't even think about it!'