I Am a Rune Engraver, Carrying a Knife Makes Perfect Sense-Chapter 21 - Nobody Move, Let Me Handle This!

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Everyone froze, following Xu Shen’s gaze toward the elevator. Everything seemed normal—nothing was there.

Yang Dian slowly stood up, his rune beginning to glow. If Brother Shen sensed something was off, then something was definitely wrong!

Ghostly energy emanated from his body as his Skyhawk Rune flickered to life.

“Hmm?” Liu Shaoteng frowned, turning to look. Despite his weak talent, he’d reached the early Core Solidification stage over the years. He could sense something amiss too.

Indeed, something was wrong…

Suddenly, the wall above the elevator exploded with a loud crash!

A humanoid figure, reeking of decay, lunged at them!

Its rotting face and body, with black bones exuding a sinister aura.

The stench was overwhelming, snapping everyone to attention!

A ghoul!

A ghoul had appeared in this downtown hotel!

“How dare you cause trouble on my turf?!!” Liu Shaoteng roared in anger, feeling his face burn with shame. A ghoul had infiltrated his hotel unnoticed—it was a slap in the face!

“Dammit, those security guys are all fired tomorrow!”

He cursed inwardly but stepped forward, shouting as his shirt tore open. A bear-shaped rune appeared as Liu Shaoteng roared and struck at the ghoul!

To everyone’s shock, the ghoul sent Liu Shaoteng flying with a single blow, crashing him into the wall!!

“Damn! A mid-second-tier ghoul!!”

Liu Shaoteng’s eyes burned red with fury. With so many people here, if something happened, he wouldn’t survive either!

“Hold it off until help arrives!!”

Yang Dian shouted, stepping forward immediately.

Zhang Zhuangshi’s body flared with fire as he raised his hand, sending flames roaring forth!

With Yang Dian and Zhang Zhuangshi leading the charge, the other rich kids hesitated only briefly before stepping up and unleashing their powers.

However, only Yang Dian and Zhang Zhuangshi had reached mid-Awakening Realm; the others were still in the early stages.

ROAR!!

The ghoul growled lowly, its eyeless sockets turning toward Xu Shen at the back—standing still as if frozen in fear.

Its beast-like hands moved menacingly.

“Brother Shen, what do we do?”

“Let’s all attack together and take it down,” Yang Dian suggested.

He wasn’t sure if Xu Shen could handle a mid-Core Solidification ghoul. Even when facing that Flame Mastery one before, Xu Shen hadn’t dealt much damage.

He figured with Xu Shen’s help, they might stand a chance.

Xu Shen glanced at Yang Dian and Zhang Zhuangshi. Despite their trembling legs, they stood firm without retreating.

He nodded silently, feeling a hint of approval.

Then he narrowed his eyes: “Everyone back off—let me handle this!”

With that said, he stepped forward, pushing Yang Dian aside as he flexed his wrists.

A wicked smile spread across his face.

“I was just thinking I needed more points. I couldn’t beat a Flame Mastery one—let’s see if I can handle you…”

He muttered to himself before vanishing from sight—leaving a massive crater behind as the ground cracked!!

His Weapon Rune vibrated violently as blood energy erupted from every fiber of his being!

The Nine Observations of the Nether Immortal technique reached its peak!

Xu Shen shot forward like a cannonball—instantly closing in on the ghoul.

Then he punched!

CRACK!!

A crisp sound echoed as most of the ghoul’s skull shattered instantly!

Its entire body was sent flying into the elevator shaft—the impact slamming it into the wall!

GASP!!

Everyone collectively sucked in their breath!

What a beast!

They’d doubted Zhang Zhuangshi’s words before—but now realized he’d understated things.

Yang Dian trembled briefly before calming down.

With such power from his boss—wasn’t it normal? Wasn’t it expected for a rune master to have such incredible runes?

But Liu Shaoteng—who’d just pulled himself from the wall—was even more shocked!!

Now he understood why these people had invited this unknown Xu Shen.

Just based on this combat prowess alone—they should be inviting him with open arms!

He shouted loudly: “Young Master Xu—let me help you!!”

And charged toward Xu Shen.

BAM!

He arrived quickly but left even quicker.

As soon as he reached Xu Shen’s side—he was sent flying by a single punch!

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“Nobody come near—I’ll kill it myself!”

Xu Shen’s voice rang out as he relentlessly pummeled the defenseless ghoul pinned against the wall.

“Die!! Die!!”

His face twisted into a fierce grin—but inside he wondered why it was still moving.

Its head was smashed—how was it not dead yet?

BOOM!!!

Another punch blasted through its chest—shattering both the ghoul and part of the wall behind it!

Xu Shen felt an unknown energy within dissipate under his blow.

The ghoul shuddered briefly before falling silent.

Engraving Points: +50

Hearing the notification brought a smile to Xu Shen’s face.

With a grin plastered on his face—he turned back toward them.

“Brother… Brother Shen… your arm,” someone stammered nervously.

Xu Shen paused—glancing down at himself.

Oh right—his arm had punched through the ghoul’s chest—and it was still hanging there.

He casually shook it off—the headless corpse rolling away limply.

His right arm dripped with blood—covered in cuts from black bones of the ghoul.

Core Solidification ghouls were tough; his arm bone likely cracked—and flesh torn apart.

But Xu Shen didn’t care; despite pain—he’d earned fifty Engraving Points!

Unexpectedly profitable—a mid-Core Solidification ghoul worth fifty points!

Feeling pleased—he walked over to the table—grabbed a large jade bottle—and took a swig of wine.

Rich spiritual energy surged into him along with each gulp!

“This is good stuff!” Xu Shen exclaimed with delight.

“Young Master Xu…” Liu Shaoteng was thoroughly impressed now.

Despite being punched away by Xu Shen—he held no grudge whatsoever.

He approached Xu Shen with an ingratiating smile: “Uncle Teng—how much does this cost?” Xu Shen asked while holding up the bottle.

“If you mention money again—you’ll insult me!”

“This incident is my responsibility; I’ll bring ten more bottles—we won’t leave sober tonight!”

Liu Shaoteng declared immediately.

“Thanks then, Uncle Teng! Hahaha,” Xu Shen laughed heartily.

Then turned to Yang Dian and others: “What’s wrong? Aren’t we eating and drinking tonight? Why stand around?”

Everyone exchanged glances incredulously.

Your hand and arm are like that—and you’re still drinking?

As expected from Brother Shen—even injured like this—you drink without flinching…

You look genuinely happy too…

What a monster…

Three minutes later—a squad of Xinhuo Guards arrived—dragging away the headless ghoul while casting curious glances at Xu Shen—drinking and laughing despite his bloody hand…

If memory served right—that kid was Captain Wang Bing’s adopted child?

Better report this…

Due to Xu Shen’s battle—the floor lay in ruins…

Liu Shaoteng moved everyone downstairs—to continue drinking in another room—with ten more bottles of spirit wine…

And one woman—a nurse dressed in white coat carrying medical supplies…

“It’s you?”

“It’s you?”

Xu Shen and nurse locked eyes simultaneously recognizing each other…

Wasn’t she that beautiful nurse who’d scraped off his necrotic flesh before?

“Sis—you know him?” Liu Shaoteng asked curiously…

His eyes darted suspiciously between them… Could it be…

“This guy’s practically famous at our hospital—always dropping by for treatment.”

“This time he’s outdone himself—I’m here personally to patch him up.”

The beautiful nurse shot Xu Shen an annoyed look before opening her kit—to disinfect and bandage his wounds…

She applied ointment generously over injuries causing searing pain—but Xu Shen showed little reaction beyond paling slightly…

Ghoul bites or scratches required special treatment—or risk rotting into ghouls themselves…

The process hurt immensely too…

Glancing at Xu Shen’s stoic expression—the nurse felt impressed inside…

After finishing bandaging—she left hurriedly… If not for her brother pulling strings at hospital—she wouldn’t have come so far out here…

“Uncle Teng—is she your sister?” Xu Shen asked curiously…

“My real sister—why? Interested?”

Liu Shaoteng laughed heartily—already treating Xu Shen like family after drinking together…

“No—it’s just she seems quite powerful,” Xu Shen shook head…

He’d sensed immense strength within her before—as if harboring terrifying energy…

Now as cultivator—that feeling grew stronger…

“Oh that… Well—you can ask her yourself if curious—I shouldn’t say more,” Liu Shaoteng sighed regretfully…

After drinking together for half an hour more—Liu Shaoteng excused himself due to business matters…

Late into night—the rich kids watched Xu Shen-Yang Dian-Zhang Zhuangshi continue drinking…

Not wanting intrude—they bid farewell quietly leaving trio alone…

Once gone—Xu Shen stopped drinking—glancing between remaining two…

Then suddenly smiled wickedly speaking slowly with devilish charm:

“Do you… want to become stronger?”