Realm of the Night God

Master Wu didn't linger long at the grocery store because he had to busy himself with recruiting new members. He needed to finalize this matter as soon as possible.

While Yang Haoran seemed indifferent to the requirements for recruiting new members, Master Wu couldn't afford to be careless. If he casually brought back a few scallions to fulfill his duty, he knew Yang Haoran would question his abilities.

Having finally become a Night Watch and earned the trust of Yang Haoran, Master Wu didn't want any doubts or criticisms from Yang Haoran. He wanted Yang Haoran to see his worth so that he could gain more benefits and advance further on this path.

Therefore, he would put in his best effort to execute any arrangement made by Yang Haoran, without any room for carelessness.

Although accustomed to a comfortable life due to his long-standing position, the rekindling of ambition made the older Master Wu highly efficient. The quality of his work remained exceptionally high.

While Master Wu was busy recruiting, Yang Haoran stayed at the grocery store, lying on a chair behind the counter. Though he appeared to be resting, he was actually examining the situation inside his body.

Several Death Mark Seals had self-merged into one, emanating a powerful fluctuation even after absorbing part of it. Yang Haoran used a substantial amount of Yin spirit power to form a barrier within his body, sealing the Death Mark Seal. However, due to its intense power, the seal had become unstable.

If the seal were to break, the explosive power of the Death Mark Seal would undoubtedly cause significant damage to Yang Haoran's physical body, possibly leading to its destruction.

This Death Mark Seal within his body was like a double-edged sword. If utilized properly, his strength would greatly increase. However, if misused, it could act as a ticking time bomb, potentially leading to his demise.

The best course of action was to absorb and refine the Death Mark Seal, avoiding harm to the physical body while gaining strength—a win-win situation.

However, the process of refining this Death Mark Seal was not a task that could be completed quickly. Moreover, it carried certain risks. Therefore, Yang Haoran had no intention of starting the refinement this afternoon.

After reinforcing the barrier to ensure temporary stability, Yang Haoran put this matter aside. Once he had dealt with the affairs of the other Night Watch members in Lecheng tonight, he would then address the issue of the Death Mark Seal.

With the barrier secured, Yang Haoran decided to take a break. He closed his eyes, lying on the chair, and allowed himself to relax. The opportunity to lie down and rest was a luxury he hadn't indulged in for a while, especially given the high levels of tension he had been experiencing.

Finally opening his eyes, Yang Haoran stood up from the chair, stretched his stiff body, and wore a satisfied smile on his face. The few hours of rest had provided him with an unprecedented sense of contentment.

Checking the time, it was already past 8 PM. Yang Haoran made a call to Guanhai and then headed to Guanhai's bar.

With the current situation resolved, the metal code box needed to be retrieved. It wasn't that Yang Haoran distrusted Guanhai, but as an ordinary person, Guanhai had no use for these items. Keeping them for an extended period might even bring trouble upon him.

Furthermore, Yang Haoran needed that old book for his talisman studies. Without it, he would be navigating blindly. Who knows when he would become a talisman master? Thus, he decided to retrieve the metal code box first.

Arriving at Guanhai's bar, Guanhai was already waiting, his face lit up upon Yang Haoran's arrival.

"So, you've finished everything so quickly? Weren't you planning to be away for several days?" Guanhai asked with a smile.

Yang Haoran chuckled and replied, "I overthought things."

Guanhai laughed and said, "You've always been like this—cautious in everything. While the world is full of dangers, you sometimes overdo it."

Yang Haoran just smiled without explaining, and Guanhai placed the metal code box on the table, sliding it in front of Yang Haoran.

"I've been guarding your box with my life. I can guarantee one hundred percent that no one has touched it, including me," Guanhai assured with a smile.

"We've been brothers for so many years. Do you think I still can't trust you?" Yang Haoran replied with a smile. With a wave of his hand, the metal code box on the table disappeared.

To a master, Yang Haoran's move was just a common technique, but to an ordinary person, it seemed like magic—quite miraculous.

Yang Haoran didn't show this trick to impress his brother; instead, he aimed to spark Guanhai's interest in this aspect.

As there were no customers in the bar at the moment, and Yang Haoran and Guanhai sat in the most secluded corner, no one noticed the metal code box vanishing into thin air.

However, Guanhai, sitting across from Yang Haoran, observed it clearly. His eyes lit up, evidently intrigued.

"So, it's quite magical, isn't it?" Yang Haoran asked with a smile.

Guanhai nodded, straightforwardly saying, "Indeed, it's quite magical."

"Do you want to have this power that ordinary people don't possess?" Yang Haoran asked with a smile.

With this statement, Guanhai paused for a moment.

Guanhai was aware of Yang Haoran's unique abilities, but Yang Haoran had never mentioned teaching him these magical powers. He hadn't even expressed any desire in that direction.

Now, Yang Haoran had brought up the topic himself, catching Guanhai off guard.

In reality, Yang Haoran didn't particularly want Guanhai to enter this magical world. The reason was simple—this world was full of dangers, not ordinary dangers, but life-threatening ones, as he himself was a clear example.

If luck hadn't been on his side last night, he might have already perished. Although he didn't die, many others did. He had never witnessed such a scene in his entire life, where human life seemed utterly worthless under those circumstances.

Ordinary people had their advantages, and once they entered the magical side of this world, many things would become uncontrollable. One might end up with a fate of perishing at any moment.

Before experiencing the events of last night, Yang Haoran understood this truth. So, he never brought up the matter to Guanhai and wasn't too keen on pulling Guanhai into this circle.

The reason he mentioned it tonight was after careful consideration. He wanted to know Guanhai's thoughts on the matter. If Guanhai did wish to enter their world, Yang Haoran would respect his choice. After all, as the leader of the Lecheng Yin Division, Yang Haoran had the authority to make that decision without needing approval from anyone else.

Moreover, with his current strength, he could be Guanhai's protector. With Yang Haoran around in Lecheng, the threats against Guanhai would be significantly reduced.

To Yang Haoran's surprise, when he spoke, Guanhai seemed to be stunned. Subsequently, instead of showing excitement or eagerness, Guanhai displayed a hesitant expression.

This was somewhat unexpected for Yang Haoran, but he didn't press Guanhai. Instead, he opened two bottles of wine—one for Guanhai and one for himself.

He drank on his own while Guanhai held the bottle, deep in thought.

After a while, it seemed that Guanhai had made a decision. He shook his head at Yang Haoran and said, "I still want to live an ordinary person's life. I appreciate your kindness."

Guanhai's decision surprised Yang Haoran a bit, but he didn't dwell on it. He chose to respect Guanhai's decision, nodded, and didn't bring up the matter again.

After drinking for an hour and chatting for another hour, Yang Haoran left the bar and headed to the South Lake Death God Temple.