Could it be that the other party was torn apart by this beast?
This was not impossible.
Qirong City is located in a basin, with many mountains nearby, covering a vast area.
Among them is Mount Daqing.
It has even been rated as a 5A scenic spot, and its most distinctive feature is the monkeys that cover one of its peaks.
Tourists who come here are often attacked by wild monkeys; losing their belongings is minor, and some are even scratched.
But even so, tourists here remain constant year-round.
Hu Qi once looked up information about this place and had seen a few news reports of this kind, such as wild boars running onto the road and chasing pedestrians.
However, the ferocity reported now, a beast that can eat people alive, is probably only possible for tigers, hungry wolves, or black bears.
He always felt there was something amiss.
But due to the scarcity of known clues, it was impossible to deduce anything.
“Forget it, these matters have nothing to do with me; thinking about these useless things only adds to my worries and serves no purpose.”
Hu Qi shook his head.
However, the idea of practicing Fighting Technique to increase his strength became even more firm in his heart.
If his strength were great enough.
Even if he encountered the so-called beast, he would not be without the power to resist.
After all, if he reached the Golden Fist Level announced by the Federation, with single-arm strength reaching over five to six hundred catties.
Even when facing a wild wolf, he could beat it to death with his bare hands.
If it were a tiger, well, he should be able to hold on a little longer, not fall into its mouth in one move.
One must know that the strength of an adult tiger is at least over a thousand catties.
However, this was not absolute.
The most important reason why humans can become the leaders of all spirits is their ability to use their brains and tools.
Furthermore, Fighting Technique was originally created for survival and killing enemies.
When it truly came to a fight, the outcome was still unknown.
Of course, to be safe, he should also prepare some self-defense items for himself.
Not to mention the beast wandering somewhere in the city, ready to prey on people at any time.
He had to be wary of the group of people who put the original owner in the hospital.
Thinking of this.
A sense of urgency immediately surged in his heart.
After washing his clothes, he hung them on the clothes rack to dry.
He then returned to his room, opened his phone, entered a shopping app, and began browsing for portable equipment.
This world, compared to his previous life, had somewhat looser regulations on some things.
But unfortunately, there were still no firearms for sale.
Otherwise, he would have liked to purchase one.
“Hmm? This looks good.”
Suddenly.
Hu Qi's gaze was drawn to an item.
It was a pair of pitch-black brass knuckles.
The four steel rings had rhomboid spikes, full of a sense of violence.
Below them, there was a semicircular iron hoop to be held in the palm.
If this thing were worn on the hand, its concealment would be extremely high.
Because of its small striking surface and great force.
Once it hit a person, broken tendons and bones would be minor injuries.
The more Hu Qi looked, the more satisfied he became, and he immediately placed an order to buy it.
Subsequently, he also bought a folding knife, a high-voltage electric baton, a self-defense windproof flamethrower, and a stab-proof vest, among other self-defense items.
It wasn't until he heard the doorbell for the food delivery that Hu Qi put down his phone with satisfaction.
He got up to retrieve the delivery.
The delivery was a large bag, with a very rich assortment of food.
In this regard, Hu Qi had always treated himself well.
More than ten minutes later.
He had eaten and drunk his fill.
At the same time.
The last ray of afterglow in the sky outside the window completely disappeared.
The entire land fell into darkness.
Outside the window, faint wisps of braised pork aroma drifted in, along with the crying of children.
Everything seemed so normal.
Giving Hu Qi a sense of trance.
As if he had not Transmigrated, and all of this was just a dream.
After a moment of silence.
He shook his head, casting these thoughts out of his mind.
He calmed down and began to practice Comprehensive Fighting Technique.
Originally, he had planned to go out for a walk and exercise his Physique.
After all, with similar fighting experience.
The strength of one's Physique would undoubtedly play a crucial role.
Moreover, even if he encountered danger and couldn't win, he could still escape.
Unfortunately, this idea could only be put on hold for now.
To be safe, he would wait until his self-defense items arrived.
…
Qirong City, Lower City District.
Time came to early morning.
Outside a brightly lit chess and card room.
“That’s enough for today; tomorrow, I’ll come again tomorrow.”
Lin Dong was beaming, cheerfully greeting the few people in the card room.
He refused the request to continue playing cards.
Although he liked to play cards, he also had his principles.
Not too late, he had to be home before one o'clock.
He glanced at the time on his silver wristwatch.
It was already twelve fifty.
Today was a little later than usual.
But he didn't care.
“I had good luck today; I’ll go get something to eat.”
He reached into his arms and felt a stack of banknotes.
That was his earnings for the night, a few thousand yuan.
Although he was over forty, he was still single, not because he lacked money to find a partner.
Quite the opposite.
In Qirong City, he had received two houses and a shop from demolition; besides the one he lived in, the other house and shop were rented out.
Even if he did nothing for a month, he would have eight or nine thousand yuan in his account.
The reason for this was simply that he didn't want to start a family.
After all, living alone was quite enjoyable.
It was just that as he aged.
His parents grew old, and his siblings had all started families and careers.
He also felt a bit lonely, which was why he entertained himself by playing cards.
“Maybe in a while, I should also find a wife to live with.”
As he thought this, walking along the roadside, a sudden urge to urinate came over him.
He looked around.
Perhaps because it was too late, the street was empty.
The dim, yellowish streetlights illuminated the uneven road surface.
Of the shops on both sides, apart from the distant barbecue stalls that offered late-night snacks, where the sounds of customers drinking and playing drinking games could be heard.
All the others had their rolling shutters pulled down.
As for the residential buildings behind, they were hidden in the darkness, only vaguely revealing their mottled, darkened wall paint.
Occasionally, one or two windows emitted faint light.
A gust of night wind blew, swirling the withered leaves on the roadside.
Making the street exceptionally desolate.
He tightened his trousers.
Considering that urinating on the main road would be very embarrassing if someone saw him.
He walked towards an alleyway entrance.
“Damn it, which guy took a dump here? So inconsiderate.”
Lin Dong looked at a puddle of yellow filth on his foot, muttering a curse with some ill humor.
He glanced inside the alley.
The alley was pitch black, with no streetlights, and there was no moonlight tonight, making it even darker.
Several pieces of red and green garbage were scattered on the ground, and the air was filled with the stench of rotting fruit.
Whether it was an illusion or not, faint, fragmented sounds seemed to emanate from within.
He didn't think much of it, assuming it was just rats or something similar.
He unbuckled his belt, and accompanied by the sound of gushing water, a look of comfort appeared on his face.
Clang!
Just then.
The sound of a soda can falling and rolling came from one side, slowly rolling out from the shadows to his feet.
It was unclear whether it was the night wind or some other reason.
Lin Dong felt a chill, and his body couldn't help but shiver.
As if by reflex, he glanced into the alley.
However, the next moment.
His expression stiffened, his mouth slightly open, his face full of shock and horror!
Immediately!
A pitch-black arm shot out from the dark shadows, directly grasping Lin Dong's neck.
Without giving him any time to react.
It directly dragged him in.
Faint struggles sounded in the alley for a few seconds, then completely fell into a deathly silence.
Immediately, it was replaced by a strange gnawing sound, like eating flesh, with faint sounds of bones breaking.
Aided by a sliver of light from the streetlights on the road ahead, one could vaguely see.
There seemed to be a winding trail of blood flowing out onto the ground.