Teddy dog

As the battle was about to begin, Ye Shu was no longer hesitant. With Aiqier taking charge, the odds of losing were uncertain.

Certainly, before setting out, one must equip oneself with suitable weapons.

A kitchen knife, an iron shovel, and a black pot – all three were decent choices for weapons. Ye Shu grabbed a kitchen knife, while Aiqier held onto the iron shovel. As for Liu Youyou, being relatively safe, she slung a black pot over her shoulder, saying, "When the time comes, I'll stand by your side and block the dog pack with this black pot."

This lineup was quite good, encompassing damage output, tanking, and control. Ye Shu nodded approvingly, "Alright, let's go with this. We're ready to depart."

Leading the way, he took Aiqier out first, with Liu Youyou following. She walked a few steps behind, then complained, "To protect you guys, I even carried this black pot. It's so dirty. If we win, you better pamper me nicely."

Even in such a critical situation, she still had the habit of acting cute. Ye Shu rolled his eyes, "Alright, alright, here's a vial of blood for you. Now, go and fight the dogs."

Liu Youyou happily smiled, dissipating the tense atmosphere.

The trio, each armed with their weapons, headed towards Changning Street.

Changning Street was located at the southeast edge of the city's south, even more remote than Ye Shu's neighborhood. It even contained some dilapidated houses, and the streets were uneven with numerous alleys, filled with garbage.

This place was undoubtedly the headquarters of the wild dogs, as it faced demolition and reconstruction, making it uninhabited and a paradise for the wild dogs.

Not far from this location, Ye Shu, Aiqier, and Liu Youyou walked cautiously, observing their surroundings.

The nightlife in the southern part of the city was not vibrant, and there were few pedestrians at night. Some places were pitch black, eerie, and intimidating.

Approaching Changning Street, some wild dogs emerged from the darkness, their green eyes scrutinizing the three individuals.

These wild dogs were not too formidable; Liu Youyou could easily handle them, not to mention having Aiqier with them.

Ye Shu, undeterred, walked confidently towards Changning Street. A few minutes later, the three officially entered the area.

Standing at the intersection, the dilapidated houses and broken streets were illuminated by moonlight, revealing a clear picture. The ground was littered with garbage, and plastic bags rustled eerily in the night wind.

Under the command of the dog demon, the intelligence of the wild dogs had increased, turning this place into their base.

Ye Shu and Liu Youyou exchanged glances, and Ye Shu calmly spoke, "We're here."

The moment Ye Shu spoke, the front group of wild dogs cleared a path, and a Tibetan Mastiff, accompanied by several dog demons, stepped forward.

"I won't waste words on you. This is your last chance to let the fox demon leave," the Tibetan Mastiff sternly declared, accompanied by low growls from the dog demons. Nearby wild dogs also began to bark, intensifying the atmosphere.

Ye Shu snorted and, without saying a word, patted Aiqier's head, "Aiqier, show them your fangs."

Aiqier nodded, opened her mouth, revealing her fangs, and coldly commanded, "Scram."

A howl echoed, and the one hundred and twenty wild dogs were once again scared off, tails between their legs.

Several dog demons also retreated, and the Tibetan Mastiff crouched down but held his ground. "She's a vampire, but we're not afraid. The king said he could crush a vampire with a single swipe."

Ye Shu spoke loudly, intentionally boosting the morale of the dog demons. Ye Shu then patted Aiqier's head again, "Aiqier, be more ferocious, let them feel your royal aura."

Aiqier gritted her teeth, took a deep breath, and then, with a fierce expression, shouted, "Scram."

Under the moonlight, her eyes seemed to change color, and her two fangs gleamed menacingly in front of the dogs.

Even Ye Shu was secretly shocked; although Aiqier had no lethal power, her presence induced fear.

The wild dogs were completely terrified, howling and running away into the streets and alleys. The dog demons also retreated, and the Tibetan Mastiff directly lay down, bravely holding his ground.

Seeing this situation, Ye Shu felt more confident; aside from Aiqier, the rest of the dogs were not worth mentioning.

He pointed to the dilapidated building in front, "Southern City's dog leader, I'm here to challenge you and to hunt in Changning. Why don't you come out?"

The front was a half-collapsed dangerous building, serving as the layout for many wild dogs. Clearly, the dog leader was inside.

The leader, being a smart dog, probably wanted the other dogs to test the waters first, figuring out Aiqier's capabilities before revealing himself.

Ye Shu, being wise, had already guessed his intentions and decided to suppress him a bit. Even if they lost, they wouldn't lose the momentum.

However, the dog leader still didn't show himself. Instead, his voice came from the window on the second floor.

"Not bad. This king hasn't encountered an opponent in many years. I wonder what abilities a vampire has."

His voice was sharp and feminine, completely different from what Ye Shu had expected.

Nevertheless, voice did not necessarily represent strength. Ye Shu responded coldly, "Want to know a vampire's abilities? Try it yourself."

As he spoke, the dog leader raised the stakes, "Interesting. Listen carefully; this king hasn't met a worthy opponent in a long time. You have ten seconds to decide: submit or die."

Ye Shu sneered, "Count, ten seconds."

The sharp voice didn't sound again, and the dog leader remained silent. After ten seconds, he casually called out.

A lackluster dog bark, but in an instant, all the wild dogs on Changning Street rushed back. Although they were afraid of Aiqier, at this moment, they boldly surrounded Ye Shu's group, fiercely attacking.

Liu Youyou exclaimed in shock, quickly raising her black pot for defense. Aiqier, in Ye Shu's arms, straightened her body and, with her fangs exposed, shouted, "You're seeking death."

She seemed to have found the feeling of a queen again, scolding with a sense of authority. The approaching wild dogs immediately cowered, tails tucked between their legs.

However, they didn't retreat far and, when not paying attention, came back to attack again, following a seemingly magical rhythm.

The trio defended cautiously, with no room to advance or retreat, yet remaining secure. As for the dog demons led by the Tibetan Mastiff, they refrained from attacking Aiqier due to their high intelligence.

It was the mindless and reckless wild dogs who followed the dog leader's command.

Changning Street echoed with barking, as one hundred and twenty wild dogs relentlessly attacked and retreated. Aiqier's strength was being worn down

 gradually.

Ye Shu began to feel the pressure. Although Aiqier could suppress the wild dogs, there were too many of them. Even if they were defeated, it would take a while.

With his eyes flickering, Ye Shu suddenly called out, "Liu Youyou, remember the string of talismans you found in the toilet? Use them!"

Liu Youyou was currently using the black pot to fend off the wild dogs, and upon hearing Ye Shu's words, she immediately took out the string of talismans.

"Don't worry. Even though I can't use talismans, I can still control them. Watch this."

With a wave of her hand, the string of talismans unfolded, suspended in the air. These talismans were the type used to deal with ghosts, possessing powerful evil-dispelling capabilities.

The moment the talismans unfolded, an invisible force spread out, affecting the wild dogs. It wasn't as simple as scaring them; instead, it directly suppressed their spirits.

The wild dogs were frightened, and their attacks became disorganized. Aiqier seized this opportunity, her eyes glinting, and shouted, "Attack!"

With her command, the wild dogs were instantly overwhelmed. Although they were still numerous, the suppressive force caused their ferocity to diminish. Aiqier took the lead, tearing through the wild dogs with her fangs.

Ye Shu seized this chance to launch a counterattack as well. The iron shovel in Aiqier's hands swept away the wild dogs, and Liu Youyou waved the black pot, releasing a mysterious power that affected the dog demons.

Under the combined efforts of the trio, the wild dogs were gradually defeated.

The dog demons, seeing the situation turn against them, began to retreat one after another, leaving only the Tibetan Mastiff, who still maintained his dignity.

Ye Shu pointed at him and said, "You seem more sensible. Withdraw your dogs, and we won't pursue the matter."

The Tibetan Mastiff growled, "You humans are cunning. Even if I withdraw, you won't let me go."

Ye Shu calmly replied, "I never said I would let you go. But if you leave now, I won't chase after you. If you insist on staying, I can't guarantee what will happen next."

The Tibetan Mastiff hesitated but eventually led the dog demons away, disappearing into the darkness.

Ye Shu, Aiqier, and Liu Youyou stood alone on Changning Street, surrounded by the remains of the wild dogs. They had won this battle.

Ye Shu looked at Aiqier and said with a smile, "Not bad, you really are the fox queen."

Aiqier blushed slightly, "Stop flattering me. It's just a group of wild dogs; it's not a big deal."

Liu Youyou chimed in, "You guys did great. If it weren't for me and this black pot, who knows what would've happened."

Ye Shu patted Liu Youyou's head, "Of course, you're indispensable. Without this black pot, we wouldn't have been able to defeat the dog demons so easily."

With this victory, the wild dogs in the southern part of the city were temporarily suppressed. However, Ye Shu knew that the real challenge lay ahead. The dog leader, who had yet to reveal himself, was likely planning something more significant.

But for now, they had earned a respite, and Ye Shu decided to take advantage of it. The trio headed back to their neighborhood, leaving Changning Street behind.

As they walked, Ye Shu couldn't help but think about the mysterious dog leader and the challenges that awaited them in the future. The night was still young, and the city held many secrets yet to be uncovered.