Love letters are not allowed in the exorcism notebook!-Chapter 404 - 202: We Look Like Bosses

Although Mom could occasionally be ruthless, she never skimped on providing for Li Mumu’s basic needs, right down to this crystal ball which was of the highest caliber among magic objects, even containing an entire Dreamland within.

Li Mumu had even once thought about using this thing to blow up the boiler engine of the Olympus.

As for the Forgetful River Blood River Map, there was no need for an introduction; it was a powerful Dharma Treasure of the Red Lantern Society that suppressed destiny, terrifyingly potent.

As she let the Red Silk Ribbon in her hand fall, the entire formation instantly turned blood red.

Lantern in hand, it illuminated the path ahead.

The colors in the crystal ball swirled ceaselessly.

Though Li Mumu knew nothing about divination, with her innate witch bloodline and the crystal ball’s added boost, she was able to make precise yet vague prophecies, such as the life exit location of the Upside-Down Five Elements Formation.

The Blood River Map enveloped her body, transforming into a streak of red mist that dashed straight toward the life exit.

The previous dreamlike, blurred scenery ripped apart in an instant, and Li Mumu returned to the Real World.

Looking up, she realized she had breached into the blockade zone. Right in front of her was a squad of fully armed Garrison Soldiers, raising their weapons aimed at her.

Li Mumu wasn’t surprised at all.

She and Xia Yubing were intent on hiding and enjoying the spectacle, letting others take the lead. No doubt others had the same intention.

Perhaps, in the eyes of that old fellow, Li Mumu and Xia Yubing, these seemingly harmless pretty girls, were merely pawns to be utilized—hence, orchestrating her involvement in the Upside-Down Five Elements Formation and casting her into the blockade zone to test the mettle of the reserve forces and probe for any hidden masters...

Mantis stalking the cicada, unaware of the oriole behind. It was a good plan, but to play the oriole, one has to have the appetite of one too.

Li Mumu didn’t immediately clash with the Garrison Soldiers, who clearly weren’t easy to deal with, regardless of what they were guarding behind them; she presently had no intention of getting involved.

She patiently waited a few seconds, after which Xia Yubing also broke out of the formation.

Two chains crashed heavily to the ground as numerous pale yellow chunks descended from the sky.

Li Mumu looked up to find that they were blocks of ice emitting a soft golden glow, each large piece imprisoning a painfully struggling human figure.

As the ice hit the ground and shattered, the people inside splintered apart as well.

An angry roar resounded through the air: "Bitch! How dare you destroy my disciples, I’ll kill you..."

Xia Yubing clenched her hands, and the chains snapped taut. That furious voice was cut off mid-sentence by a pitiful scream. Then some ghastly creature—a patchwork monster resembling a stitched-together abomination—was violently dragged from the formation, chains grating.

The ends of those two chains bore sharp hooks that latched onto the creature’s shoulder bones, the pipa bones, rendering it unable to break free.

Yet it did not cease struggling; as soon as it was dragged into the Real World, its back split open with holes that shot out fist-sized black spheres.

Being night, the darkness concealed the silent, flameless black spheres, but as soon as they touched the ground, they erupted into billowing smoke, shrouding the creature’s form.

This crafty old bastard still had a sense of combat, actually employing a smokescreen?

Li Mumu waved the Red Silk Ribbon in her hand, cutting through the smoke, and stirred left and right yet found no one. Even Xia Yubing’s chains were retracted.

"Be careful, this one is probably a craftsman."

Xia Yubing whispered softly.

"A craftsman?"

"A craftsman’s Heretical Path advancement method is known as Puppet Master."

Xia Yubing’s words had barely faded when more demons and evil spirits charged from all directions.

Some were visibly non-human at a glance, while others looked exactly like humans; however, relying on the fact that the guards dared not fire their weapons, they violently broke through the blockade and squeezed in.

Each one seemed to have a sign on their head that read "I am cannon fodder" in big characters.

Li Mumu and Xia Yubing both focused their attention on the old monster in the smoke and did not rush into action. The garrison soldiers stationed within the blockade zone also focused their attention on them.

They couldn’t help it; the two of them stood out from the rest.

Facing those demons and evil spirits charging forward to fill the line, the garrison leader couldn’t be bothered to take another look. At his command, flames soared into the sky, forming a massive ring of fire around the ruined buildings where they were stationed.

The demons and evil spirits that had rushed forward could not dodge in time. The moment the firelight illuminated their forms, they let out agonizing screams and retreated en masse.

Immediately after, the sound of gunfire began to ring out.

A large number of military troops were deployed outside the blockade zone. Although they would not aim their guns at civilians, they had absolutely no sympathy for these demons and evil spirits.

Even Xia Yubing and Li Mumu were caught in the crossfire, and they were targeted specifically.

The moment a bullet grazed her cheek, Li Mumu summoned the Blood River Map to shield herself; however, even a Dharma Treasure as powerful as the Blood River Map struggled to withstand the concentrated fire from guns and bullets, faltering amidst the barrage.

The Military Sect has always adhered to the principle of having no taboos, sweeping away all ghosts and spirits with their bloodthirsty aura. The soldiers stationed here were regular troops from the Ink Green Qilin Army, and to put it bluntly, once they gained a firing advantage, even an immortal would have to detour.

This was still under the premise that the average quality of soldiers had generally declined after the President’s military expansion in previous years.

If it were those old soldiers who had followed the President in conquering the world, would they allow you to break through the blockade line? They’d pinch out your yolk!

"This is getting intense!"

Li Mumu could only withstand one round of the barrage before feeling like she was going to collapse, and urgently signaled Xia Yubing to retreat.

They had initially come to spectate, but now, being pushed to the front as cannon fodder to attract fire was an unwarranted disaster.

But even wanting to leave now was not easy. Just as Xia Yubing was about to move toward Li Mumu, two pitch-black hands extended from the ground below and clutched her ankles tightly.

The old monster clearly did not intend to let them go.

A murderous look flashed across Xia Yubing’s face as she bent down, pressing her hands toward the ground and lightly chanting, "Open, Ghost Gate!"

Centered around her, the ground within a ten-meter radius suddenly collapsed, forming a massive hole.

All of the black hands extending from the ground were crushed in an instant.

Puppet Master... How to deal with a Puppet Master? If we were to follow the usual approach, shouldn’t we take care of the person manipulating the puppets in the background?

Li Mumu didn’t understand the Cultivation Method of the Puppet Master, but as a professional gamer with extensive experience, she keenly realized the crux of the issue.

She took the Crystal Ball, about to make a "Li Mumu-style Prophecy," when she noticed a drop of liquid fall onto the Crystal Ball.

Is that rainwater?

Li Mumu instinctively looked up towards the sky.

The sky was overcast with dark clouds.

Without any thunder or lightning, the sky opened to a torrential downpour, and a fierce wind swept through in the blink of an eye!