The creature had a hooked nose, thin lips, and sinister-looking eyes. Apart from its face being especially pale, it didnât look too different from an ordinary person.
Just then, however, something strange happened again. It screamed in pain again, this time a bit louder than before. It was as if a mysterious power was acting on the top of its head. Soon after, a hole opened up in its scalp. Immediately after, a pair of invisible hands seemed to reach in, tearing the skin apart. The freshly-regrown layer of skin was forcibly ripped apart. However, the monster's skin and flesh seemed to be stuck really tightly. As its skin was ripped off, a lot of flesh was also torn off along with it, as if it wanted to leave the monster's body too.
More importantly, the process didnât happen all that quickly. The mysterious power seemed to be moving extremely slowly to increase the monster's suffering, practically ripping apart its body inch by inch. Each time it made a ripping motion, the screams of the monster became a bit more bitter.
Zu An finally understood why there was a sound-blocking barrier outside. If not for that, the monster's wails could have already drawn the attention of everyone in the Dragon Palace.
The torturous motions were slow, but how much skin could a person even have? Soon, it was completely peeled off. Unfortunately, the monster didnât get much of a break. Its body grew flesh again, and a new layer of skin appeared.
Zu An felt a chill run down his back. Even though they were enemies, he still felt some sympathy when he saw such inhuman torture. However, when he gave Ka Qierâs skin off to the side a look, that bit of sympathy immediately vanished.
Who knew how many members of the Ocean races had been harmed by this creature? Such torture was completely deserved. After all, Hell wasnât some good place; it specialized in punishing villains.
Just like that, the monster suffered eighteen rounds of skin-flaying in total before the process finally stopped. It collapsed on the bed and gasped for breath. Its entire body seemed to have collapsed from exhaustion.
Zu Anâs eyes narrowed. This was when the monster was the weakest, so striking now to subdue it wouldnât be too hard. But in the end, he decided to give up on that thought. The Shadowhorror Devilâs group had mentioned that they needed Ka Qierâs help in order to open up the Tomb of Ten Thousand Dragons. The monsters also seemed a bit fearful of Ka Qier. Judging from what they said, these Hell beings couldn't be killed, because they came from Hell to begin with.
But Zu An didnât believe that they were really impossible to kill. There had to be a way; it was just that he hadnât found it yet. After thinking about all of those things, he gave up on making his move.
âWhoâs there?â the monster suddenly called out, having sensed the hint of killing intent. It suddenly turned in the direction of Zu An. It grabbed toward the window, its bloody and mangled hand rese,mbling a demonâs claw.
âHm? So it was a stingray.â The monster walked over to the window and looked at the stingray that struggled in its hands. When it saw the fresh blood flowing out of the stingray's wound, a hint of viciousness flashed through the monsterâs eyes. It raised the stingray and began to gorge itself. Shortly after, the stingray was completely devoured, and an intoxicated look appeared on the monster's face as it said, âThe taste of flesh and blood really is incredible.â
In the distance, Zu An frowned slightly. Fortunately, he had been able to use the position swap skill to avoid being discovered. This guy was even more vigilant than he had imagined, and even more cruel, at that. He had to find a way to eliminate the monster as soon as possible.
The monster looked around him and didnât sense anything else strange, so he returned to the room. He made his way into Ka Qierâs skin and released a comfortable sound, saying, âAs expected, having skin feels the best.â
Zu An used this chance to leave this courtyard.
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When he returned to the private chambers, Zu An set up a sound-blocking formation. Then, he shared what he had just seen and heard with the sisters.
âHow gross...â Even though they hadnât seen it for themselves, Zu Anâs description was too vivid, so Shang Hongyu had already formed a mental image of it herself.
âAs expected of Hell creatures. Judging from your description, he seems to be suffering from skin-flaying torture.â Shang Liuyu also showed an expression of displeasure. As a woman, she naturally felt revulsion toward disgusting things.
Zu An was surprised, remarking, âCould it be that he came from the skin-flaying hell?â He recalled that some mythology related to the netherworld had stories of eighteen hells.
âSkin-flaying hell?â The two women reflexively agreed. âThat is indeed a possibility.â
Zu An couldn't help but ask, âDo you two know any information about the relationship between this world and Hell?â
The two women shook their heads. Shang Liuyu said, âJust like achieving immortality, there's also very little information about Hell. Such stories are usually just folktales that imagine the worst forms of torture in this world as part of a âhellâ. That's why we always assumed they were just rumors and never treated them as the real deal.â
Zu An was soon lost in his own thoughts.
Right, there were many legends surrounding hell in my previous world too, but no one had ever seen the real deal. I didnât expect to really run into Hell creatures in this world.
âWe still donât know how those monsters and Hell creatures are related. We also donât know what it is they want at all, or even if what they want is the same thing,â Shang Liuyu said while thinking.
âJudging from our earlier conversation, they didnât seem to have gotten in touch in this world. They were likely already in an alliance from the start,â Zu An said gravely. âThe aliensâ world and Hell might be connected in some way.
âAs for what they want, if itâs just a single thing, itâll be much easier to incite disharmony between them. But if itâs not the same, itâll be difficult.â
The sisters also grew worried when they heard his analysis. They really didnât have enough information right now and couldn't make any conclusive judgments.
When he saw how discouraged the two women were, Zu An smiled and said, âThereâs no need to feel so down. Actually, compared to before, when we didnât even know who our enemies were, we at least know that now and have obtained so much information. The scales of victory are already leaning in our favor.â
Shang Hongyu asked in a playful protest, âJust how do you always have so much confidence?â
Zu An chuckled and said, âIâm just telling the truth.â
Shang Hongyu couldn't help but give him a light punch.
When she saw how her big sister was flirting with Zu An, Shang Liuyu felt a strong sense of nausea. If it were her sister and her brother-in-law, that wouldnât matter much, but this was Ah Zu! It just felt a bit strange somehow.
Zu An said seriously, âWe donât know what other plans the alien monsters and Hell have. We need to develop our own countermeasures too. This is what we need to do from now on...â
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The three of them continued to discuss their plan. Time passed quickly and night quickly approached.
Zu An was now a bit embarrassed. In the past, it would have been fine if he slept with Shang Hongyu, but Shang Liuyu now knew everything. It would just feel strange somehow if he continued to sleep with her sister.
However, Shang Hongyu was completely in the dark. She continuously reminded her sister to sleep well. Meanwhile, she herself bashfully wrapped her arm around Zu Anâs and returned to their room.
Zu An reflexively gave Shang Liuyu a look. Her expression was a bit weird.
Shang Liuyu asked indifferently, âWhy are you looking at me, brother-in-law? Could it be that you want me to sleep with you two as well?â
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âHe wouldnât dare!â Shang Hongyu shot Zu An a look. âYouâre not really targeting my little sister, are you?â
She knew that Zu Anâs relationship with her little sister was good. Such a thing could really spark something between them.
Zu An said in embarrassment, âYou're misunderstanding. I just get the sense that my little sister hasnât slept so well, so maybe she should sleep inside with you while I sleep outside.â
âAh?â Now, Shang Hongyu felt a bit of disappointment. She had been looking forward to continuing with him... He was just too amazing. This was the first time she had experienced something so incredible.
However, she reacted quickly as well. A bright smile appeared on her face as she tugged on her little sisterâs arm, saying, âRight, little sis wasnât able to get much sleep recently. Just sleep together with big sis today.â
Shang Liuyu watched her sisterâs performance with a completely indifferent expression. A moment later, she said, âI have no desire to sleep in your love nest.â
When she remembered what those two had done on that bed, she felt really uncomfortable. Who knew what kind of stuff had been left on it...
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Zu An was speechless.