I Return From Hell

Chapter 167: Chapter 160: The Terror of Dual Superpowers

Soul Ganoderma.

A soul type resource. Its purpose was simple: to increase soul strength.

The soul—something profound and mysterious, yet it truly existed.

One of the benefits of increasing its strength was that ordinary ghosts would find it difficult to get close!

If Xia Yu were to take it, as long as she didn’t encounter a ghost with a Ghostly Land, she could completely ignore them and would be immune to their hallucinogenic effects.

And if she were to use the Nameless Mantra on top of that...

She wouldn’t even fear the Wedding Dress Ghost from the Ghost Village if she met it again. She would be invincible.

In other words, if she encountered common minor ghosts in the future, Xia Yu could kill them without injury, or even ignore them completely.

’Three choices.’

’Let Little Flower take it.’

’Save it for Little Tian to take.’

’Or take it myself.’

Xia Yu pondered.

First, she ruled out Little Tian. The Soul Ganoderma existed somewhere between the corporeal and the ethereal; not even the Jade Box could contain it. Even if Little Flower continuously released Yin Qi, it would be difficult to bind it for long.

As it was, Little Flower was already having trouble containing it.

The Yin Qi surrounding the Soul Ganoderma began to vibrate violently, threatening to disperse at any moment.

And there was still a long time before the Mist Event ended, so...

It had to be consumed as soon as possible.

’What if I let Little Flower take it?’

The Soul Ganoderma couldn’t provide Yin Qi for Little Flower, but it could undoubtedly raise the grade of this ghostly item. After its grade was raised, even without a sufficient supply of Yin Qi, it would be able to control Nai’er’s husband more securely.

With the effects of the Soul Ganoderma, even if Nai’er’s husband’s strength doubled, he probably wouldn’t be able to escape Little Flower’s control.

For a considerable time to come, she wouldn’t have to worry about Nai’er’s husband breaking free.

But...

’The Soul Ganoderma would be a great help to me, too.’

’It’s just that I won’t be entering any Mist Events with ghosts in the near future, so the effects of taking it myself won’t be apparent for a while.’

’And even if I do enter a Mist Event with ghosts later on, with a more powerful Little Flower by my side, I won’t be in any danger.’

Xia Yu knew the choice that maximized the benefits was to let Little Flower consume it.

The reason for her hesitation at this moment was her belief that her own strength was what mattered most. Having power in her own hands was the only way to feel truly secure.

So, what should she choose?

BZZZT.

The Soul Ganoderma’s struggles grew more intense.

Little Flower was about to lose its grip.

”Give it to me!”

Xia Yu gritted her teeth, ultimately choosing to take it herself.

’Sometimes, the choice that maximizes benefits isn’t necessarily the best choice.’

’In a critical moment, you have to rely on yourself!’

’In my previous life, I never consumed a resource like this.’

’I wonder what kind of changes it will bring?’

BZZZ.

The Soul Ganoderma melted the moment it entered her mouth.

It transformed into an endless stream of mystical energy that surged into her mind.

It began to enhance Xia Yu’s soul.

An unprecedented feeling of pleasure, originating from the depths of her soul, washed over her, leaving her somewhat intoxicated.

Beside her, Little Flower revealed a human-like expression of envy and longing.

It wanted it, too.

But it couldn’t fight its master for it.

The change on the soul level lasted for a full half-hour.

HUUUH.

When Xia Yu opened her eyes again, she felt a little dazed.

Her perception on a soul level had become much keener. She could now sense Little Flower’s strength more clearly and even gauge the amount of resentment within Nai’er’s husband.

She could even sense the flow of Yin Qi in the surroundings!

As Xia Yu continued to explore, more changes were discovered:

Her thoughts were quicker.

Her memory had improved. She could even recall some Mist Events from her previous life that she had forgotten.

...

...

「Little Yang City, Commercial Street.」

One-third of the area was enveloped by a Mist Event.

The area covered by this mist was rather peculiar. Unlike the usual ’sphere’, this one was more like a ’rectangular prism’.

Little Yang City was a residential district, a very, very large one.

Therefore, the daily foot traffic on the commercial street was astounding, especially just after dusk when many people had gotten off work.

The flow of people on the commercial street reached its daily Peak.

The restaurants, barber shops, clothing stores, and more on both sides were filled with people.

When the Heaven and Earth Spiritual Power surged in,

the number of Mutants reached a staggering figure, and there were also a dozen or so Mutated Beasts!

TAP TAP TAP.

Xie Shaokun, Hong She, and Little Nannan had already scouted the area. With the addition of Hong She, the trio’s plan of action was extremely meticulous, leaving no room for error.

Therefore...

Although there were many Mutants and Mutated Beasts, the three of them remained completely unharmed.

”Superpower: Enhancement!”

”Superpower: Weakening!”

With Xie Shaokun and Hong She cooperating, the Horse-cutting Saber danced through the air. Killing Mutants was as easy as slicing melons and vegetables. Even Mutated Beasts were dealt with in just a few moves.

These two superpowers were simply too strong.

Enhance oneself.

Weaken the enemy.

One grew stronger while the other grew weaker. Unless they faced Strong People at the First Grade Spiritual Ability Realm who could crush them with overwhelming power, no being below that realm was a match for them.

What’s more, they had the expert markswoman, Little Nannan, backing them up!

Little Nannan was very diligent.

She knew she didn’t have a superpower; her only specialty was marksmanship. So, every time she emerged from a Mist Event, she practiced her shooting as if her life depended on it!

She trained even harder than Xie Shaokun.

Coupled with her heaven-defying talent in this area, her marksmanship was now progressing by leaps and bounds.

Stationary targets within two hundred meters, an easy bullseye.

Moving targets within one hundred meters, an easy shot between the eyes.

High-speed Mutated Beasts within fifty meters, a very high kill rate.

As for Red-eyed Mutant Beasts...

Ever since she successfully killed one during the zoo incident, it was as if she’d had an epiphany. She could now guarantee a kill within five shots.

So, with their coordinated teamwork, they were handling this Mist Event with ease.

But how should they deal with the ordinary people surging toward them, begging for help?

Little Nannan said nothing, focusing on her shooting.

Xie Shaokun was secretly on guard, his expression unfriendly, giving off a ”don’t come near me” vibe.

Hong She glanced at Little Nannan and Xie Shaokun and immediately guessed what they were feeling: they didn’t want to be taken advantage of again, yet their consciences wouldn’t let them turn away the approaching crowd.

He grinned and said, ”You two, let me handle this?”

Xie Shaokun and Little Nannan nodded in unison.

”Heh heh.”

A cruel glint flashed in Hong She’s eyes. He stared ruthlessly at the approaching crowd, not even bothering to shout things like ”Don’t come any closer or I’ll kill you!” or ”Get lost!”

With the crowd shouting and screaming, no one would hear him even if he did.

And even if they heard, he was certain they wouldn’t listen.

So...

BANG!

He drew the pistol from his waist, aimed at the person rushing at the very front, and decisively pulled the trigger.

The gunshot tore through the air.

It startled everyone.

Including Xie Shaokun and Little Nannan.

’That ruthless?’

’To just kill someone?’

The two of them frowned instinctively, then watched as the person at the very front pitched forward and fell to the ground...