Hao Yun, who suggested stopping for a rest, said he needed to go to the toilet, so he went into the woods.
Crouching behind a large tree, Hao Yun observed for a moment and, seeing that Chen Xuanzang couldn't see him, hurriedly took out his full set of equipment from his system inventory.
Protective suit, arm guards, a short knife tucked into his waistband, and a lighter and a thunderbolt were all in his pockets.
Having made all the necessary preparations, Hao Yun walked out of the woods, leaned against a large tree, and began to eat dry rations with Chen Xuanzang.
"Brother Chen, what if the two of us can't defeat that monster?"
"Don't worry, benefactor. If we really can't win, I will buy you time to escape. I hope that after you leave, you can tell my master what happened."
Although Chen Xuanzang is a bit dim-witted, he has a good character and is willing to sacrifice himself for others. Hao Yun said he really likes this kind of teammate.
After resting for more than an hour, the two set off for the restaurant owned by Zhu Ganglie.
As Hao Yun walked along, he felt his hair stand on end, his sixth sense constantly reminding him how dangerous this place was.
As dusk fell, a brightly lit inn appeared ahead. This inn was quite unique; it was built inside a hollowed-out mountainside.
The inn's main gate is a nine-meter-high gate with two large red lanterns hanging at the entrance. From a distance, it looks like a monster with a gaping mouth waiting for its prey.
Chapter 19 Battle Against the Puppet
Standing outside the inn, Hao Yun swallowed hard. Holy crap! His legs were already trembling before he even went in. How terrifying must this Pigsy be?
"Brother Chen, this should be the monster's lair. Even I, an ordinary person, can feel the terrifying demonic aura emanating from it. It's not too late to leave now."
Chen Xuanzang interrupted Hao Yun, his face full of arrogance.
“Benefactor Hao, as the saying goes, if I don’t go to hell, who will? Even if it’s dangerous, I will not give up easily. Please go back, benefactor. If I am not out by tomorrow, I hope you can tell my master about my death.”
At this moment, Chen Xuanzang seemed to be radiating Buddhist light as he walked steadily toward the inn.
Seeing Chen Xuanzang walk further and further away, Hao Yun sighed and decided to take the plunge! If a good-for-nothing like Chen Xuanzang dared to go in, it would be too shameful for him, a transmigrator with a system, not to go in.
"Brother Chen, wait for me! I'll go in with you and give it a shot!"
Catching up with Chen Xuanzang, Hao Yun pushed open the door of the inn first and strode inside.
As soon as the door was pushed open, a noisy chatter came from inside. The low tables in the inn were already full of people, who were eating, drinking and chatting like ordinary people.
As soon as the two entered the house, the door behind them slammed shut with a loud thud. The sound was so sudden that even Hao Yun, who knew the plot, was startled and shuddered, let alone Chen Xuanzang, who was completely unaware of the situation.
Looking at the people in the hall, Hao Yun, who had seen the movie, knew that these people were all puppets, fake people used by Zhu Bajie to deceive passersby.
"Oh dear! You two have come at the worst time. The place is full. Please wait a moment while I find you a seat."
The person who greeted Hao Yun and Chen Xuanzang was a puppet dressed in flamboyant attire.
Upon entering the room, Chen Xuanzang's expression turned cold. He was a man of discerning eyes who could see through all illusions. In his eyes, this bustling hall was filled with the corpses of the tragically dead.
Having seen through the puppet's true nature, Chen Xuanzang did not make a fuss, but instead slowly paced around the hall to observe.
Hao Yun, standing beside him, glanced at Chen Xuanzang, knowing that he could see through everything, so he didn't make a sound and just waited quietly.
Option 1: Kill all the puppets (Reward: Puppet Doll)
Option Two: Abandon Chen Xuanzang and flee for your life (Reward: Get out of there and run)
Without hesitation, Hao Yun chose the first option. He observed that these puppets were similar to ordinary people, and killing them would not be difficult.
"Sir, please follow me, I've found you a seat."
Led by the flamboyant puppet, the two walked deeper into the hall.
"Look at our decor here, how unique it is, and these candlesticks, how tasteful they are."
Passing by the so-called candlestick, Hao Yun couldn't resist touching it. If he could put it in his backpack, it would reduce Zhu Ganglie's attack power to some extent.
[This item is bound to your account and cannot be recycled.]
Hao Yun narrowed his eyes slightly. It seemed that this weapon was a good thing, and it was a pity that he couldn't take it with him.
The puppet leading the way was still introducing the two of them, and its tone and behavior were very enthusiastic. If someone didn't know the situation, they would definitely be fooled.
"This is our restaurant's famous roasted pork. It's crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. Anyone who has tried it will definitely want to eat it again."
At this moment, Chen Xuanzang's pupils visibly contracted, and his right hand trembled slightly.
Hao Yun, who was watching from the sidelines, stood in front of the oven and carefully observed the roasted pig inside. Judging by its appearance alone, it was definitely tempting to people's appetite, but unfortunately it was human flesh.
Shaking his head, Hao Yun surveyed the terrain. A fight was about to break out, and he couldn't afford to be caught off guard.
Hao Yun, who was looking around aimlessly, finally stopped his gaze on a couple dressed in martial arts attire. When the couple saw Hao Yun looking over, they nodded in a friendly manner.
Hao Yun sighed inwardly, thinking how dangerous this world was. Even martial arts masters had to live with their tails between their legs in this world.
"Stop acting, just show your true colors."
Upon seeing the person being roasted inside the oven, Chen Xuanzang could no longer contain himself and shouted angrily.
"Sir, what do you mean by that?"
The puppet that was leading the two was still performing, pretending to know nothing.
"I am an exorcist."
After hearing Chen Xuanzang's words, the puppet's smile gradually disappeared, and finally it let out a cold snort. This was not the first exorcist to come. The previous ones had already been hung in the furnace.
"So what?"
Without saying a word, Chen Xuanzang threw a punch.
However, the punch was not very effective; it only caused a section of the puppet's face to cave in.
"How dare you slap me in the face!"
The puppet screamed; even though she was no longer human, she still cared a lot about her appearance.
Get out of the way!
Hao Yun kicked Chen Xuanzang aside, drew his twin swords, and with one stroke, chopped off the head of the female puppet in front of him.
The puppet's body trembled, and it fell to the ground, scattering into a pile of sand.
As soon as Hao Yun made his move, the other puppets in the room gathered around, and they stopped performing.
With his twin swords wielded, Hao Yun weaved through the puppets, his gaze fixed on the tightly closed kitchen door throughout the battle.
Zhu Ganglie was right behind the gate, and he might rush out at any moment. Just as Hao Yun was weaving through the crowd, the inn's gate was kicked open with a bang.
Miss Duan, who was as fierce as a man, walked in and looked around with great interest.
"It's quite lively!"
After saying that, Miss Duan sat down at the stone table and watched Hao Yun move freely among the puppets.
"Miss Duan, we meet again."
Unable to get involved, Chen Xuanzang approached Miss Duan with an innocent smile.
"So it's 'Three Hundred Nursery Rhymes,' and you're here to exorcise demons too?"
As she said this, Miss Duan raised an eyebrow and suddenly threw out the Unpredictable Flying Ring.
Bang! A puppet that was trying to launch a sneak attack behind Hao Yun was shattered.
Hao Yun, who was fighting, took a step back and glanced at the two people watching the commotion behind him.
Thanks.
After thanking him, Hao Yun began to slash wildly with his twin swords. There were simply too many puppets, including some martial arts practitioners. Although these people were puppets, they still retained their memories from their previous lives, making them extremely difficult to deal with.
Do you need any help?
Seeing that Hao Yun was having some difficulty, Miss Duan took the initiative to ask him what was wrong.
"need."
Hao Yun didn't hold back at all. He still had to deal with Zhu Ganglie later, so he needed to save some energy to escape. The system's options didn't say that he had to kill all the puppets himself; he could ask someone for help.
Upon seeing Hao Yun's plea for help, Miss Duan stepped in, tossing her Wuding Flying Ring into the air. The sky was filled with glittering golden rings, and one puppet after another was shattered with a series of thuds.
Hao Yun was incredibly envious. The Unfixed Flying Ring was truly useful; it was practically a weapon for clearing out mobs.
With someone's help, Hao Yun withdrew from the battlefield, his eyes fixed on the kitchen door, one hand reaching for the Thunderclap Bomb in his arms.
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Chapter 20 Running away
The puppet doll that the system rewarded was actually sent to my inventory.
[Puppet Doll (Consumable): Bound by blood, can withstand one instant-death attack, and leaves the current world, returning to the main world.]
After reading the introduction, Hao Yun's eyes widened. Without saying a word, he took out the puppet doll, cut his finger, and dripped blood to bind it.
The puppet doll was 20 centimeters tall and resembled a plump baby boy. After binding it with blood, Hao Yun carefully put it back into his system inventory.
This is a life-saving item. Now I'm essentially living a second life. Even if I die in the transmigrated world, I can return to the main world. I really hope to get more of these things.
All the puppets in the room were killed, and the tightly closed kitchen door opened silently at some point. A slick-haired, pretty young man tiptoed up behind Miss Duan.
"Miss Duan, be careful!"
Upon discovering Zhu Bajie, Chen Xuanzang hurriedly called out to Miss Duan.
As a professional exorcist, Miss Duan reacted quickly, throwing the Boundless Flying Ring with a backhand flick of her wrist.
Bang! The Unpredictable Flying Ring struck Zhu Ganglie's face, leaving a gash on his temple.
The seven or eight-centimeter-long incision didn't bleed; instead, a pig's ear emerged.
Option 1: Subdue Zhu Bajie alone (Reward: Grand Celestial Technique)
[Option 2: Team up with Miss Duan to subdue Zhu Bajie (Reward: Skill Upgrade Card)]
[Option 3: Abandon Miss Duan and Chen Xuanzang and run away alone (Reward: Eight Steps to Catch the Cicada)]
Without the slightest hesitation, Hao Yun directly chose the third option: subdue Zhu Ganglie. Are you kidding me? Zhu Ganglie isn't serious at all right now. As a demon, he's only at his strongest when he transforms into his true form.