Although Lin Jiu felt disgusted, he did not avoid the attack to kill his target, allowing the Gu insects to land on him. This action pleased the Outcast from the Yaoxian Sect, who thought he was doomed and that they could turn the tables.
This maneuver made Lin Jiu inwardly chuckle. These guys must have been studying human anatomy for so long that they had no experience fighting other Outcast. Even if Lin Jiu were infected by the Gu, he could still kill them. Besides, these Gu insects couldn't harm him at all.
The insects that landed on him, infused with Qi, tried to invade Lin Jiu's body but were blocked by a layer of soul energy. Some of the more aggressive ones tried to devour this soul energy and ended up bursting.
These insects were so small, and their souls so minuscule, that when they tried to absorb the soul energy made entirely of soul power, they couldn't contain it and burst instantly. The tiny amount of soul energy was then reabsorbed by Lin Jiu.
The Outcast from the Yaoxian Sect, realizing that their Gu insects were ineffective, turned to flee in terror, but it was too late. Lin Jiu, while killing them, noticed that the leader of the Gu masters didn't even look back.
Perhaps, upon realizing Lin Jiu's strength, this leader had decided to sacrifice his subordinates as cannon fodder. He knew that the combined black Qi from a dozen people might hold out for a while, but it couldn't last forever.
So, he decisively chose to retreat, using the lives of his subordinates to buy time for his escape.
Lin Jiu abandoned the ones in front of him and turned to chase the leading Gu master. During the pursuit, he pulled out his weapon, [Flame Sun], and fired five shots in that direction.
Precision wasn't necessary—this was Lin Jiu's favorite aspect of [Flame Sun]. As he approached, he saw that the Gu master's legs had been blown off.
"That's what happens when you commit evil deeds; bad luck catches up with you."
Lin Jiu decapitated the guy and took care of the remaining ones. In the end, only two out of the dozen Yaoxian Sect Outcasts escaped.
Lin Jiu saw that this group of a dozen people had only given him 1.2% of the World Source, and he couldn't help but spit on them.
He took out his phone and called 114 to get the contact information for Express Delivery Company.
The death of an Outcast wasn't a small matter, so Lin Jiu reported it, and it would naturally be escalated to the regional manager. He just needed to wait for Xu Si or Xu San to arrive.
He didn't have to wait long; perhaps because so many Outcasts had died, both Xu San and Xu Si showed up together.
When they saw the dozen Outcast corpses, they both gave Lin Jiu a cool look. It wasn't fear, but a bit of shock.
This wasn't a wartime era, and Outcast were rare. In the original story, Hu Jie killed just three Outcast and attracted significant attention, but here, more than a dozen had died.
"You must be the Leader Red of the Reincarnation Sect. You're young. I recall that you're famous for abiding by the law, so what happened here?" Xu Si, responsible for talking to Lin Jiu, asked.
Meanwhile, Xu San was observing the scene. Apart from one person who was initially injured by an explosion, the others were all killed with a single sword strike, without any chance to fight back.
"These guys are remnants of the Yaoxian Sect. They came to me seeking cooperation. Does the name Reincarnation Sect sound like a legitimate organization?"
Lin Jiu sighed.
"Ahem, well, it's a case of judging a book by its cover... or name!"
Xu Si almost choked on his cigarette.
"Indeed, they're all remnants of that scum sect!"
Xu San confirmed, instantly feeling that Lin Jiu's actions were commendable. They had all heard about the Yaoxian sect back then—a group even more inhumane than Quanxing.
"Thank you, Leader Red, for taking action. Otherwise, these guys would have gotten off lightly if we had captured them," Xu Si agreed with Lin Jiu's approach. The company didn't have the death penalty for Outcast; the most they could do was cripple their meridians and go through the legal process. But Lin Jiu's method of killing them outright was much more satisfying!
"However, since so many people died, we'll have to ask the Leader Red to come back with us," Xu San said.
"I have no objections."
Lin Jiu had no issues with Express Delivery Company. He'd consider it a visit to the relevant departments of the Outcast world.
When members of evil sects like Quanxing were caught, they were generally dealt with on the spot, let alone the even more detestable Yaoxian sect. The Yaoxian sect had even been targeted at the national level. Lin Jiu wasn't worried about any repercussions; it would be perfectly normal if they even awarded him a commendation.
Xu Si grinned. The Outcast sects usually kept their distance from Express Delivery Company, but Leader Red, who founded the Reincarnation Sect, was different.
He strictly followed the law, which was rare among Outcast. This was also a significant reason why the Reincarnation Sect stood out from other Outcast organizations.
Lin Jiu understood well that the strongest power was the state. No matter how arrogant and reckless the Outcast from Quanxing were, they wouldn't dare harm ordinary people. The better impression he left with the authorities, the less trouble he'd face when killing people later.
Ahem, not that Lin Jiu was planning to kill just for convenience, but it served as a good example.
After notifying Wang Mingjian and the others about the situation, Lin Jiu went with Xu San and Xu Si to Express Delivery Company.
In front of them was a large warehouse with the sign "Express Delivery Company" above the door. Inside, they saw a group of Outcast wearing Express Delivery Company uniforms, using their abilities to move large parcels.
Lin Jiu also noticed a small group in the corner whispering to each other, likely contractors who had joined Express Delivery Company. Those who chose to join Express Delivery Company usually did so in a methodical way, waiting for the right opportunity to complete their missions. Some seasoned schemers with unique ideas also joined the company.
In the half-hour before entering the derived world, Lin Jiu had naturally gathered some information about the derived world of Hitori no Shita: The Outcast from the contractors. One mentioned an old fellow who had even pretended to be Feng Baobao's relative.
The result was that Feng Baobao stabbed him three times, almost killing him on the spot. When asked why, Feng Baobao replied that since he was still alive, his constitution must be similar to hers, so a few stabs didn't matter.
Lin Jiu thought this was only part of the reason. With some tricks, many contractors could withstand those stabs. The more important factor was Feng Baobao's childlike innocence; she knew perfectly well whether these guys were her relatives or not.
Afterward, no contractors dared to try to build a connection with Feng Baobao. Instead, they all chose to join Express Delivery Company in an orderly manner.
Most contractors who took unconventional paths usually joined Quanxing. In the Outcast world, these two forces were the easiest to join; other sects had more rules and regulations.
In this derived world, the main quest didn't require joining any faction. However, in the Outcast world, if you didn't join a faction, you would be weak and isolated. If you managed to obtain one of the Eight Mystery skills, you'd have no one to protect you. At that point, you'd face not only other contractors but also the scrutiny of the Ten Elders.
After passing through the warehouse where parcels were being moved, they opened a hidden door and finally entered the real Express Delivery Company.
Lin Jiu, in a sightseeing mood, observed the surroundings as they walked. When they reached the office, Lin Jiu didn't see Feng Baobao or Zhang Chulan.
At this time, the two were already training in a secluded villa, preparing for the upcoming Raten Taishō.
There was about a month left before Raten Taishō, during which Zhang Chulan would be in intense training. Contractors wouldn't bother approaching him as he would be focused on daily cultivation.
During this month, exploring the Outcast world and gaining as many benefits as possible was what contractors would focus on. Lin Jiu figured that some contractors had already headed toward the Twenty-Four Festival Valley, though he wondered if they would find it.