In the world of demons and warriors, I slay demons through wordplay.

Chapter 22 Returning to Zhangliao City, Encountering the Ghost Bride Again

As dusk approached, at the inner city gate of Liaocheng.

"Hey, come and drink this bowl of water... Oh, Lord Lin, what are you doing here?" The guard was taken aback.

Lin Bufan pointed to the young man beside him:

"Liu Peng, remember his appearance. Whenever he leaves the city, allow him to pass."

"Yes!" the soldiers guarding the city replied solemnly.

Li Qingchen joked, "Why do I get the feeling that your words carry more weight than his boss's?"

"I saved Liu Peng's entire family's lives, so he owes me a favor," Lin Bufan said casually.

Once inside the city, the two horses went one to the south and one to the north, signifying that it was time to part ways.

"This is the last time. If you change your mind at the last minute, come find me in Furong Lane. Or if you have someone you need to entrust to, you can also come to me."

"Tsk, you're so confident in your ability to run away, why don't you give me a hint?"

After Lin Bufan finished explaining the realms of martial artists and demons, Li Qingchen did indeed have the idea of ​​sending Xiaocao and Gou Dan to a safe place.

After all, Liaocheng will soon be plunged into a bloodbath.

If they get involved, it will be a loss for them.

"The top-ranked escort agency in Liaocheng, Dafeng Escort Agency, also owes me a favor, and this favor is very significant."

Lin Bufan told the truth.

"As long as I ask, they will mobilize the entire escort agency to take on this mission and do everything in their power to escort you to Yuncheng."

"Although Yuncheng is far away, it is different from Liaocheng. It has beautiful mountains and rivers, and there are also experts from the Demon Slaying Division. It can be considered one of the few paradises in the Qinglong Dynasty."

Lin Bufan looked up at the sky and said, "I heard that the sky in Yuncheng is as blue as the sea, the climate is like spring all year round, and there is an ancient city full of flowers."

"Since Yuncheng is so great, why don't you go?"

"I'll consider going there once the demons in Liaocheng have been completely eradicated."

Lin Bufan said calmly.

"But then again, if there are no more demons in Liaocheng, there's no need for me to go."

"Heh." Li Qingchen grinned. "As expected of the number one idiot in Liaocheng."

"Same to you."

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In the inner city, wisps of smoke are rising from a single-story house.

In the kitchen, Xiaocao tied her hair into two buns and began stir-frying vegetables and cooking porridge.

Dog Egg, standing to the side, was practicing some kind of wild, unorthodox punches he'd picked up from who-knows-where, and said idly:

"Little Grass, it's been almost two days, and Brother Li still hasn't come back. Do you think something might have happened to him?"

Upon hearing this, the little grass immediately became unhappy.

He didn't even bother cooking, rolled up his sleeves, and delivered two powerful punches:

"Can't you say anything nice out of your mouth? Brother Li said he'll be back in less than three days. If you dare spout any more nonsense, I'll bite you to death!"

Dog Egg was so frightened that he dared not utter a sound.

With his character, even if he practices martial arts, he'll still be a henpecked husband.

Just then, there was a knock at the door. Hearing the familiar rhythm, Xiao Cao exclaimed with delight, "Brother Li is back!"

The door opened, and sure enough, it was Li Qingchen.

"Brother Li, you're back!"

The little grass had two dimples when she smiled, which was quite adorable. Li Qingchen gently shook the chicken, duck, and fish in his hand and smiled:

"You haven't started eating yet, have you? This is a good opportunity to add another dish."

Li Qingchen's culinary skills are exceptional, especially his stir-fried meat and stewed fish. Xiao Cao followed Li Qingchen to learn his techniques, and the more she listened, the more she admired him.

Dog Egg, who knew nothing, followed behind Little Grass, helping out and occasionally cracking jokes.

The room was filled with a relaxed and lively atmosphere.

Before long, the table was covered with plates.

Li Qingchen took out two black pills and said:

"Little Grass, Dog Egg, this is a power pill. It will give you strength. Eat it first, then eat your meal."

Li Qingchen no longer relies on brute force to fight, as such methods are not cost-effective for him.

But for the two little ones, this is a real treat.

Seeing that neither of them moved, Li Qingchen deliberately said seriously:

"If you keep being so polite with me, I won't be polite anymore. You two don't want me to come over and feed you, do you?"

"Brother Li, I can't thank you enough!"

Gou Dan ate it first, and he vowed that he would find a way to repay this kindness in the future!

Little Grass pointed to herself: "Brother Li, should I eat this power pill too? Or should we give it all to Gou Dan?"

"Girls can be strong too, and girls can learn martial arts," Li Qingchen said.

"But everyone says..."

"Don't live your life according to other people's opinions; that's too boring."

The little grass seemed to understand, but not quite.

They ate it obediently, and the effect was immediate; their strength increased at a visible rate.

Li Qingchen nodded in satisfaction: "Tomorrow, I will teach you some simple sword techniques and self-defense skills. Study hard."

Dog Egg exclaimed excitedly, "Brother Li, are you telling the truth?"

"It's true. I've discovered these past two days that I actually have a real talent for teaching."

Li Qingchen placed a large piece of meat into Xiaocao's bowl.

"Eat first, it won't taste good if it gets cold."

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Finally back in the bedroom, Li Qingchen opened the control panel:

[Current resurrection count: 3/3]

"What the hell? Why don't I have seven resurrections?"

Li Qingchen was filled with doubt.

"Does this mean that no matter how many demons I kill, I can't break through this limit?"

He looked left and right, scrolling up and down the panel information.

Based on his experience playing games in his previous life, he quickly came to a guess:

"No, the reason my resurrection count isn't showing as seven is because my total stamina in the game is low, allowing me to only resurrect three times a day."

"In other words, the remaining four resurrections can only be performed after stamina is refreshed tomorrow and the day after."

"Although I have reached the initial stage in the real world, it does not affect the 'stamina' in the text game."

"This is probably a setting in the game, and if I want to break through this stamina limit, I will most likely need to complete certain tasks or use certain items."

"Tsk."

Li Qingchen was somewhat displeased.

There's nothing I can do; I'm just a player, not a game designer, so I can't set myself to have unlimited respawns.

Instead of complaining, take action.

Li Qingchen quickly adjusted his mindset.

With six resurrections, if used wisely, a miracle might just happen.

"The goal this time is to find the 'master craftsman who has refined the wine pot through countless trials,' repair the wine pot, and obtain all of Sikong Yitian's inheritance."

"And while you're at it, dig up a lot more graves and run a lot more revolving lanterns."

"Lawless Land, activated!"

You awaken on a northern road through a mass grave, gazing at rows of tombs, and can't help but think how beautiful this day truly is.

After a day of rest, you feel refreshed and in better spirits than ever before.

You skillfully donned the fox fur, buried the sword in the ground, and successfully evaded the eyes and ears of the undead army.

The synthetic fox fur pigment will not fade. This time there's no time limit; you're confident you'll unearth some interesting treasures.

You take out a shovel and begin digging the grave.

One, two, three...

[Greedy swordsman, you were so focused that by the time you heard the sudden sound of the suona, it was already too late.]

The paper figures witnessed your diligent grave-digging.

The paper figures were very happy. They carried the sedan chair, walked with strange steps, and played the suona (a traditional Chinese wind instrument) as they approached you.

You quickly used your light-footed skill to escape.

However, the next second, you inexplicably find yourself inside a bridal sedan chair.

The bride, wearing a red veil, lifted a corner of it and asked you shyly, "My lord, am I beautiful?"

You were literally scared to death.

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