Chapter 114: We Must Clean This Place Spotless

The kitchen was a mess. All of this was caused by the demonic eel.

Old Zhang looked at the fish in the fish tank and exclaimed, "Look at the fish inside, it looks exactly like it! I recognize these two words, eel."

Lin Fan looked over.

The eel in the fish tank swam leisurely.

Completely unaffected by the demonic eel, completely unaware that just moments ago, one of their brethren had tried to kill humans and was now dragged into the kitchen, about to meet the same fate as them.

Lin Fan pondered the demonic eel's body. "Based on my guess, it must have mutated. Professor Xingkong once said that when a species' genes mutate, changes will occur. Although I don't know what gene mutation is, it must be something like this."

"You're so smart," Old Zhang praised.

Lin Fan smiled. "Just so-so."

The demonic eel's body was too long for the cutting board. Fortunately, the stainless steel workbench was long enough, perfectly matching the eel's length.

By now, the demonic eel knew what it was about to face.

Surrendering wasn't its style. It definitely had to fight back. But just as it twisted its body, those hands gripped it tightly, pressing it down on the stainless steel workbench.

Just like a girl whose hands were being held down.

Its eyes were filled with fear and a hint of anticipation… What do you want to do?

I want to do.

"Old Zhang, take the kitchen knife and chop it in half. I'll make you something delicious later," Lin Fan said.

"Coming!" Old Zhang found the kitchen knife. Seeing such a long eel, he was also excited.

How could the demonic eel be captured so easily? It released electric arcs, and currents flashed through the messy kitchen.

Old Zhang held the kitchen knife, aiming at the demonic eel's body, wanting to bring the knife down. But the electric arcs were powerful, occasionally covering the knife, numbing Old Zhang and making him tremble.

"I can't get close, it's so numb!"

He thought about how Lin Fan had entrusted him with such an important task, how could he not do it well? But it was really numb, so numb that his hands were almost losing feeling.

Lin Fan watched as the eel, even while being held down, could still release electric arcs. He was thinking about what to do.

He had initially wanted to keep the eel alive, so he could use its electricity to cultivate every day.

But seeing the sad look in the demonic rooster's eyes, he gave up.

Every morning, the hen would lay two eggs for them, working so hard. How could he abandon her? Besides, the eel's electricity wasn't that powerful. It was better to eat it.

After all, Old Zhang was hungry.

And he was a little hungry too.

Suddenly, inspiration struck. A solution emerged.

Lin Fan tilted his head back, then with a yell, slammed his forehead into the demonic eel. Crack! The workbench vibrated, the tiles beneath its four legs shattered, and perhaps because of the excessive force, the kitchen seemed to shake slightly.

The demonic eel's eyes widened, its mouth opened, and everything inside seemed about to be squeezed out.

Damn it!

So ruthless!

Demonic Eel: Rooster, save me!

Demonic Rooster: I'm thinking of a way.

"Old Zhang, hurry up and use the knife! It's been stunned by my head," Lin Fan said. Being able to come up with such a method showed how clever he was. An ordinary person could never do this.

Without a word, Old Zhang raised the kitchen knife and brought it down.

Thud!

The demonic rooster stood stunned on the workbench, its chicken eyes wide. The moment the knife fell, its eyes were covered in a bloody red.

That's right.

The whole world turned crimson.

This scene had a huge impact on the demonic rooster, both visually and emotionally, like a tidal wave crashing over it.

So… these two foolish humans were so cruel.

Binyang Road.

Several high-ranking cultivators arrived from afar. As soon as they received the news, they dropped everything and rushed over from all directions.

The surrounding situation was serious.

The damage was extensive.

Some shop fronts were on fire, and then someone saw a motorcycle crash into a store, which seemed to be a mobile phone store.

"Sigh, these demonic things are really annoying. The department's budget will have to pay for this again."

"Where did the demonic creature go?"

"Don't worry about the demonic creature now. Hurry up and check on their condition."

Five colleagues were lying there in varying degrees of collapse. After checking, they were thankfully alright, just severely injured and unconscious. Fortunately, they had a level six healer among them, a graduate of a prestigious medical academy.

After swallowing pills refined with modern technology, they slowly woke up.

Lu Han's condition was a bit more serious. The first thing he did upon waking was regret. His attempt to look cool had backfired, ruining his newly bought designer clothes. Damn it, this thing was simply inhuman!

If he had known this would be the result, he would have folded his clothes neatly and placed them aside.

"Where did the demonic creature go?"

"I don't know. This demonic creature is level five, can release electric arcs, and is very fast. It's an all-around developed demonic creature. If it's allowed to run rampant in the city, the losses will be incalculable."

"Gu Ao, you always boasted that you could become stronger just by working out. How did you end up like this?"

When Gu Ao woke up, he shook his head and sighed. "Don't mention it. I don't even know what happened."

Then he remembered the two citizens and hurriedly said, "There were two citizens here just now. They didn't leave. Now that the demonic creature is gone, then they…"

"Alas, life and death are up to fate. I've memorized your faces. I'll chant a rebirth mantra for you when I have time."

Compassionate and mournful.

A cultivator contacted the special department. "The demonic creature has disappeared. Where is the energy fluctuation now? Tell us quickly, otherwise something big will happen."

Being able to defeat five cultivators, the strength of this demonic creature was truly terrifying. If left unchecked, it would likely cause disaster.

Soon, the special department replied: The energy fluctuation is still on Binyang Road, right near you.

"Everyone be careful, the demonic creature is still around. It might be hiding. Be wary of its sneak attacks."

The group, which had been relaxed, became alert upon hearing these words. Their eyes scanned their surroundings. Such a powerful demonic creature hiding was indeed troublesome.

Inside the Ju Wei Xian kitchen.

The enticing aroma stimulated the appetite, making mouths water.

Old Zhang sat to the side, urging, "Lin Fan, is it ready yet?"

Lin Fan transformed into a barbecue master, skillfully grabbing handfuls of plump spices and sprinkling them with a pecking motion, then brushing on oil. "Don't rush, it'll be ready soon. See how skillful my technique is?"

"Amazing," Old Zhang praised.

"One skewer is ready, try it." Lin Fan handed the grilled eel skewer to Old Zhang. It smelled delicious.

The demonic rooster stared blankly at the scene. Was this something humans could do?

Ordinary demonic creatures didn't eat people, they only killed and tortured them to death. Only a few specific demonic creatures ate humans. And now, humans were grilling and eating a demonic eel right in front of it. Had they not considered its feelings?

Seeing its companion treated like this by humans, its heart was filled with rage. Perhaps its role as an informant wasn't to bring important information to the demonic base camp, but to seize the opportunity to perish together with the humans when it saw its compatriots being harmed.

After observing for a while, it saw the gas canister and the flames. Everything was in place.

The demonic rooster told itself it was a hero, fighting for the demonic creatures, avenging its compatriots. Even if it meant perishing together, it wouldn't be a loss.

"Hen, this is for you. It's delicious. You should eat more so you can lay more eggs." Lin Fan placed an eel skewer in front of the hen, smiling.

Even pets deserved to be treated well.

The demonic rooster stared blankly at the eel skewer in front of it, its anger burning again. Were they asking it to eat its compatriot right in front of them?

This was…

Meeting Lin Fan's gaze, the demonic rooster tasted the eel skewer.

So delicious!

Its chicken eyes lit up. It took a few more bites.

There was even energy from the same source condensing within its body.

The demonic rooster reminded itself, I did eat my compatriot, but I'm enduring humiliation and bearing a heavy burden, acting as an informant for the demonic base camp. I can endure any humiliation, any hardship.

Time passed by.

The three-meter-long eel was almost finished.

Lin Fan had a large appetite. As the eel entered his stomach, his Qi cultivation method automatically started running. Energy particles surged into every cell in his body, as if the free energy particles in the world had found their father and needed his embrace.

He didn't feel anything himself, just a strange but comfortable sensation.

The demonic rooster went from enduring humiliation to anticipation, eagerly eating the eel skewers placed in front of it. The taste was really good. It had never realized its compatriots were so delicious, and it could even enhance its strength.

Every time an eel skewer was placed in front of it, the demonic rooster would brainwash itself.

I'm not greedy!

I'm not a traitor!

I'm an informant!

I'm a hero!

If I don't eat, these foolish humans will see through me and become suspicious. I have no choice, I'm enduring humiliation and bearing a heavy burden.

Every time it thought this way, it felt much better.

Self-hypnotized demonic creatures could live longer. Demonic creatures living with two mentally ill patients would feel the greatest kindness in the world.

The prerequisite was… you had to be able to lay eggs.

Soon, the two patients and one normal demonic rooster were all full, their bellies bulging. The three-meter-long demonic eel was truly delicious.

Looking at the messy kitchen, Lin Fan said, "We used their ingredients and equipment without their permission. I feel like we're no different from thieves. Why don't we clean up for them? Maybe they'll forgive us."

"Good idea," Old Zhang agreed.

They were polite people. Others said they were mentally ill, but they didn't think so. Instead, they thought those who insulted others casually were the patients.

How could a normal person just randomly curse at others?

Then, they started tidying up the messy kitchen, sweeping up the broken plates on the floor, and putting the scattered ingredients back where they thought they belonged.

Hardworking mentally ill patients were so likable.

Although no one saw their hard work, the camera in the corner recorded everything. Maybe someone would see it someday, but definitely not now.

The demonic rooster stood there, feeling out of place.

I didn't do anything.

Will they think I'm useless and have ulterior motives towards me? For example, it's so useless, why don't we eat it?

The thought was terrifying.

At that moment, the demonic rooster saw the rice scattered on the floor. An idea came to mind. It skillfully pecked at the rice on the floor, proving its worth.

Outside.

After receiving the news from the department, the human cultivators began searching the surroundings. With the slightest movement, they tensed up, ready to strike with a palm, as if saying…

Daring fiend, reveal your true form!

"Found it?"

"No."

"Damn it, where did that demonic creature go? Why don't we ask the department to check the surrounding security cameras and see where that damn thing ran off to?"

"You contact them."

"Why should I? I'm just making a suggestion. Be more proactive."

"Damn it!"

Then, a cultivator contacted the special department. Before he could even speak, the news came from the other side.

[The demonic energy fluctuation just disappeared. The location of the disappearance is right around you. It's probably hiding.]

Hearing this news, he felt doomed.

"Everyone, stop searching. The demonic energy fluctuation has disappeared. It must still be around, but it's probably hiding. Let's just disband."

Lu Han said, "So we came for nothing?"

Gu Ao said, "You can't say that. At least we let the demonic creature know how powerful we are. It's so scared that it's hiding in a dark corner. Next time it appears, we'll make it pay."

"The medicine they gave me was really strong. I've almost recovered. Anyone want to go lift weights?"

Everyone looked at Gu Ao, not wanting to say anything.

In your current state, you still want to lift weights? Lift a fart, you should go home and check yourself.

But someone quietly came to Gu Ao's side and whispered, "Did that girl you mentioned last time come?"

"I saw in the group chat that she came today. I'll pick a good spot for you, guaranteed to be cycling behind her. Don't worry," Gu Ao assured, then put his arm around his shoulder. "Let's go take a shower."

The cultivators gradually left.

It wasn't that they didn't want to find the demonic creature.

But once a demonic creature hid, for example, in a sewer, where could they find it?

Could they dig up all the sewers here?

Fortunately, no one died, not even a single ordinary citizen. This was a blessing in disguise.

Nowadays, most demonic creatures were unpredictable. The key was that they looked like ordinary animals and were difficult to distinguish, unless they emitted energy fluctuations or reached a certain level of strength.

Otherwise… even if it stood right in front of you, you would just be slightly surprised and say, "What a cute animal."

Inside the seafood restaurant.

Lin Fan and Old Zhang sat in chairs, resting, looking at the gleaming kitchen. They smiled with satisfaction.

"Hard work always pays off."

"That's right, we did a great job."

"Yay!"

They looked at each other and happily made V signs with their fingers, their faces full of contentment.

The demonic rooster slumped on the floor.

So full.

There was so much rice scattered on the floor.

Stuffed.